https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-01-12.pdf adad88e36a5c44af14c89645c443c42d PDF Text Text 12/30'** Hastings PUbl icUibrary F and NempE 121 Ctwrcn Hastings,HI- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No 260 I January 12. 1993 Middleville. Michigan 49333 120th Year Rezoning tabled for proposed 76th Street park by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission agreed last week lo (able a request by local developer Jim Stcketcc to rczone a rural residential parcel on 76th Street to the R3 medium density multiple* family zone. If the rczoning is approved. Slekctee said he will return to the township to ask for a spe­ cial use permit allowing the development of a mobile home park on the properly The commission said it will decide whether to recommend approval of the rczoning at its Jan IK meeting, when it has had time to study the township planner's report on the request. Stcketce’s 50-acrc parcel is located at 5551 76th St., be­ tween Kraft and Patterson av­ enues, and lies in an area of the township designated for future high-density residential development because public sewer likely will be available there. The property is within the Plaster Creek drainage basin, an area Grand Rapids may include in its sewer collection system. According to township or­ dinance. public sewer is re­ quired for a mobile home park Obtaining the R-3 zoning is the first step needed to de­ velop a mobile home park in Caledonia because it is the only district that permits statelicensed mobile home parks when the special land use permit has been authorized. Caledonia Township now has only one small mobile home park, located on the northcast side of Campau Lake. The township just re­ cently settled a lawsuit with Ricbel Development, which had proposed to build a very large mobile home park on 234 acres at the corner of M37 and Cherry Valley Ave. According to that settlement, however, there will be no mo­ bile homes on that property. Instead, a variety of uses will be developed there including commercial sites, single-fam­ ily homes, apartments and condominiums I .and uses allowed in th< R-3 zone include single­ family. two-family and multiple-family dwellings, retirement homes and similar group housing. With special use authorization, the zone also allows churches, schools, libraries, professional offices, governmental buildings, home occupations and licensed mobile home parks. In addition to the state regu­ lations, the R-3 ordinance sets up its own strict guidelines for the development of mobile home parks. The properties to the east and west of Stcketce’s land now are residential, with va­ cant land to the north and the Broadmoor Golf Club to the south. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg explained, how­ ever, that the township's land use plan for future develop­ ment shows the area to the north also designated HDR. while nearby properties along Patterson Avenue have been planned for light industrial uses to match up with devel­ opment on the west side of Patterson in Gaines Township. The 76th Street/M-37 area is designated general commer­ cial. and property to the south of Stcketce’s land is earmarked for future mediumand low-density development of single-family homes. If allowed, this mobile home park will be developed by the Kentland Corporation of Grand Rapids, and Bill Lettinga of Kentland said that while a site plan has not been developed, tentative plans call for 4.5 to 5 units per acre, with more than 50 percent of the homes to be "doublewidcs." He also said that landscap­ ing plans would be mandatory for the owner of each unit to create a "residential feel" to the park, and there would be a community house for park residents' use. He and Stckctec said that they wanted to develop plans for the park with the Planning Commission or its appointed subcommittee "We didn’t come tonight See park, page 3 A little help from their friends The CMS Student Support Center staff frequently offers some academic assistance to students doing special assignments Here. Rhett Ainsworth fin. Wood and Chad Burgess make progress on their class work with a little en couragement from SSC staff Deb Reahm (left) and Beth Simmons See more page 8 Dan Parker resigns as planning commissioner 3rd Street properties rezoning Ok’d by Margaret Fouler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended a rezoning application for two parcels of land on Third Street last Tuesday after a public hearing Newman Properties, cur­ rent owner of the parcels totaling 0.8 acres, made the request for the rezoning The change, from highway commercial (C-2) to multiple family residential (R-3), is because of the potential sale of the property to developer Doug Bouma Bouma proposes to develop the lots in two phases The first would be to construct a duplex on the lot adjacent to the already existing house Phase two. which is not likely to happen immediately, involves construction of a quadplex on the lot behind the other structures Village Planner Mark VanderPloeg said rezoning these properties would fall in line with the village master plan and its land use plan map Though there are a number of businesses in this C-2 district, most arc located right ■ >i. M • These highway commercial (C-2) districts would border the rezoned parcels on the north and cast The land to the south is a part of Thornapplc Township and is zoned com­ mercial (C) However, zoning to the See rezoning, page 3 Sarah Lucas, 7th grader, wins dinner with the Hoops Seventh-grader Sarah Lucas con t resist teasing her sixth-grade brother Corey with her VIP ticket to a Hoops game. Over 19 000 pages of extrocuricular reading earned Sarah the chance to have dinner with the Grand Rapids Hoops. Sarah, eighth grade brother Ross (l-r) and Corey all earned free tickets for the gome Fourth-grade brother Adam and parents Phil and Voni are also going. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Sarah Lucas, a seventh­ grader at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, will be having dinner with the Grand Rapids Hoops before their game Tuesday. Jan 26 This privilege wasn't earn­ ed because she could name all the Hoops’ and their numbers It was because she was the All-Star winner at TK Middle School in the 1992-93 Hoops-D&W All-Star Reading Team Middle school students around the Kent Intermediate School District were challeng ed to read al least 500 pages of extracurricular reading bet­ ween Nov 5 and Jan 5 Sarah, who is an avid reader anyway, read 19.126 pages, thus earning her the ti­ tle of All-Star Reader at TK Her brothers, sixth-grader Corey and eighth-grader Ross, also read more than the 500-page minimum That earned each of them a free ticket to the same Hoops game According to the TK Mid die School Librarian Marta Blough. 47 middle schoolers met the challenge and will be attending the Hoops game Jan 26. Parents and other family members could order tickets, too That way. they could have all of the seats together and the game could be a fami­ ly outing. TK will be represented by 72 people at the game Besides the dinner. Sarah gets to sit in on the Hoops Chalk Talk before the game and will be recognized during halftime along with All Stars from the other participating schools "This organization has been just great to work with, both last year and this year." Sm Hoops, page 3 In This Issue... • Planning Commission recommends rezoning • CMS pilot program ‘centers’ on student needs • Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission opposes private sewer systems • Young Trojan eagers surprising contenders in O.K. Blue conference �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 12. 1993 Preliminary site plan approval also granted Planning Commission rfeci ends rezoning by Barbaj^0>al Developer Jerry Bakers proposed residential and commercial project north of Caledonia Village took a gi­ ant step toward reality Dec. 28 when the Village Planning Commission recommended the Village Council approve rczoning for the project. Baker had asked the vil­ lage to rezone 120 acres from agriculture to residential and commercial planned unit de­ velopments (PUDs.) The commission also ap­ proved Baker’s preliminary site plan for the project. The Glen Valley subdivi­ sion, located on the former George Rodgers property just north of the Caledonia Village Centre, is planned for 223 homes located behind 12 commercial sites along the highway. A berm planted with trees and vegetation will screen the 90-acrc residential area from the commercial sites, which arc intended for offices, restaurants and shops. A public walkway through the residential area to the mall and landscaping around a centrally located "common area” and detention |x>nd will be maintained by the Glen Valley residents* association. Baker said. The association also will maintain the land­ scaped boulevard entry. Glen Valley will be a fully imporoved housing dcvclop- ment with street lights, side­ walks, curbs and gutters and trees planted along the streets. It will be connected to the village sewer system and will be served by a private water system and underground utilities. Residents will have access Io the development by a boulevard drive from M37, but eventually a mad wfll connect the housing addition to the Caledonia schools property on Kraft Avenue, site of the new middle school and a future elementary. Baker told the commission he plans to develop the land in phases, with the first phase to include the six southern­ most commercial sites and 64 homes. The preliminary plan shows three kinds of lots, though all vary slightly in size and shape: 65 "A" lots make up 25 acres of the pro­ ject and arc located directly behind the commercial area. These lots have 65 feet of roadway frontage and aver­ age 9,000 square feet. The "B" lots, averaging 10.500 square feet with 75 feet of frontage, arc located in the middle area of the de­ velopment and along the northern boundary. Baker is planning 37 of these lots, which will take up 15 acres. The largest lots will be those farthest west, with sev­ eral located in wooded areas near the back of the property There will be 121 of these David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 Jr 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY FRIDAY 9 to 5 — It -l|| lots on 50 acres of the devel­ opment. These will have a minimum of 80 feet of road frontage and will average about 11300 square feet in size. Village Clerk Jackie Cherry said the council must approve the rezoning request. and if it does, the commission will have to revise its PUD ordinance this month to include all the uses Baker is proposing for the new development. Cherry said each commercial site plan must be ap­ proved by the Village Planning Commission, and Baker said an architectural control committee will ap­ prove the design and building plans for each residence to ensure a pleasing neighbor­ hood appearance. "We want this development to be affordable, but of high quality," Baker said. Engineers arc doing soil borings for test wells in preparation for constructing the water system, which also will serve the school property on Kraft. Baker has invited the village to join the water system, but the council has not yet made a decision on that question, pending feed­ back from village residents. Baker told the village offi­ cials that he would like to start on the project this sum­ mer. pending their approval of the PUD rczoning and the Planning Commission's ap­ proval of his final site plan. 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She was married to Harvey Miller on August of 1933 at LaPorte, Indiana. She lived in Middleville. She was a member of East­ ern Stars for many years, going 497 Arlington M-37 Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker. GRI Kay Stolsonburg. Assoc. Broker 795 9521 795-7272 FULL MEMBERS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, John (Karen) Miller of Middleville, Marjorie (Frank) DeLano of Kentwood; eight grandchil­ dren, nine great­ grandchildren; one sister, Dora Cornell of Houston. Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband. Harvey Miller. Funeral services were held Friday, January 8 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Stanley Finkbemer officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Woodland High School. She was mamed to Harold Sturtz on May 29,1957 and has resided in the Ubly area since 1979. Mrs. Sturtz was employed for insurance offices in Ohio for several years and early in her life at Hastings Manufac­ turing Company. Mrs. Sturtz is survived by her husband, Harold; three sisters, Joyce Morgan of Middleville, Joan Taggart of Hastings, Naomi Nichols of Battle Creek; three brothers. Warren (Fred) Kidder of Delton, Richard Kidder of Hastings. Johnny Kidder of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 6 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Taggart officiating. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributionsmay be made to the American Cancer Society. her husband, Paul Palmer; one son, Larry (Linda) Palmer of Middleville; one daughter, Kathy Herp of Lacey and friend Skip Kulikowski; four grandchildren; one greatgrandson, Cody James; brother, Robert Smith of Buffalo, New York; three sisters, Viola Matzen of Ludington, Thelma (Mac) McGurer, Lavonne Whittman, both of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews; two foster sisters, Mamie Parmalee of Hastings and Margaret O’Laughlin of Hastings She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4 at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner officiating. Burial was at Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice or American Cancer Society. Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #305. He was married to Betty J. (Barlow) Stanton. Mr. Stanton is survived by his wife, Betty; children: Tom and Sandy Stanton of Grand Rapids, John and Nancy Stan­ ton of Grand Rapids, Joe Stan­ ton of Alto, Mike and Michele Stanton of Ft. Meyers, Florida, Laura and Pat Burns of Grand Rapids, Bill and Julie Stanton of Freeport, seven grandchil­ dren; mother, Margaret Stan­ ton of Caledonia; brothers and sisters, Robert and Dixie Stan­ ton of < ir.uni Rapids, I’ci' and Lester Gallagher of Lansing, Don and Rhoda Stanton of Mesick, Helen Richard of Grand Rapids, Mark Stanton of Caledonia. Funeral services were held Friday, January 8, at the Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Fr. James C. Cusack officiating. Burial was at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel Olczak; four sons, David (Cheryl) Stewart of Cedar Springs, Timothy Olczak of Middleville, Joseph (Pamela) Olczak of Alto, Philip (June) Olczak of Middleville; 11 grandchildren; 11 great­ grandchildren; three sisters, Elsie Verns of Oxford, Dorothy Bond of Orlando, Florida, Ruth Lazarecki of Harrison; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4 at the Whitneyville Bible Church, Alto, with Pastor William D. Dobson officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Whitneyville Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Vivian R. Sturtz-----UBLY - Vivian R. Sturtz, 58, of Ubly, Michigan and formerly of Irving Township, Barry County, passed away Sunday, January 3, 1993 at the Huron Memorial Hospital in Bad Axe. Mrs. Sturtz was bom on August 12, 1934 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of Warren and Myrtle (Waters) Kidder. She was raised in Irving Township and attended Freeport and Hastings schools, graduating from Hortense R. Palmer MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Hortense R. Palmer, 70, of Middleville, passed away Friday, January 1, 1993 at home. Mrs. Palmer was born on January 30, 1922 in Hastings, the daughter of Shirley and Pearl (White) Mead. She was raised in Hastings, and attended schools, graduating from Hastings High School. She was married to Paul Palmer on June 26, 1943. Mrs. Palmer is survived by Thomas C. Stanton ALTO - Thomas C. Stanton, 65, of 8692 Whitneyville Road, Alto, passed away Tues­ day, January 5, 1993 at Butter­ worth Hospital. Mr. Stanton was bom on May 5, 1927 to Thomas L. Stanton and Margaret Lennox Stanton (Leighton Township). He was a reasearch aid at MSU in the Horticulture Department at both the Graham and Clarksville Experimental Stations for 37 years. He retired in 1988. He was a World War II Navy Joseph Olczak Sr.----MIDDLEVILLE - Joseph Olczak Sr., 85, went to be with his Lord, Thursday, December 31, 1992 at Metropolitan Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Joseph Olczak Sr. was bom on March 19, 1907 in Detroit. He was raised in Detroit He married Donna Louise Markham on December 8, 1945. Mr. Olczak Sr. was employ­ ed at White Industries, retiring in 1972 after 34 years of service. He was a member of Whit­ neyville Bible Church, Alto. Mr. Olczak Sr. is survived by his wife, Donna Louise More obituaries continued on page 8 MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 through the chairs and becom­ ing ? worthy matron. She was known for her apple pies served during Rotary lunc­ heons in Middleville. She was an avid knitter and seamstress, knitting many items for friends and relatives and sewing for her family. After her husband passed away she moved to Kentwood to be near her daughter and granddaughter. Mrs. Miller is survived by her children: Betty Moore Taggart of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Roy (Lois) Moore of BINGO American Legion Post ’305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 pm. Adeline L. Fisher GRAND RAPIDS S.E. Adeline L. Fischer, 96, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, January 6,1993 at Luther Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Fischer was born on September 14, 1896 in Chica­ go, Illinois to Gottfried and Augusta Borowski. She was a homemaker She was married to Henry Fischer. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Fischer is survived by daughter, Elaine and Elmer Cooper of Blue Eye, Missouri; son, Edward and Grace Fischer of Caledonia; six grandchil­ dren and nine great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, January 8 at the DeVries Funeral Chapel in Kentwood with Reverend Eldor Panning officiating. Burial was at Concordia Cemetery in Forest Park, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Luther Home. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 12. 1993 ' Page 3 REZONING TABLED FOR 76TH STREET, continuedfrom thefront page with a .(specific) plan because we wanted to get a feel for the community," Lettinga said during the public hearing. "We know that the township has been through quite a battle already (over a mobile home park), and we would like to incorporate the things the township wants us to incorporate." He said Kentland developed the mobile home park located behind Builder's Square on 29th Street and also one at 120th and Riley in Holland. More than 20 neighbors turned out for the public hearing on Stckctcc's request, and their stated concerns cen­ tered on traffic, depreciation of neighboring land values and the effect of the park on local schools and protection agencies. Ed Rupertsberg. 8120 Kraft, asked if the park was being developed to satisfy a town­ ship need or to draw in people from all over the area. Township attorney Jim Scales explained that the township is expected to pro­ vide a mix of bousing for the area, not just for Caledonia Township "Kent County as a whole will have to provide more low-cost housing for residents like young families," added Commissioner Jim Williams. "A trailer park is a depreci­ ating asset." said Rupertsberg. "People don't get so upset at apartments and condos, more permanent buildings." Other neighbors voiced op­ position to the park because they expect it to have negative effect on their property values. "I'm definitely not in favor," said Charles Swanson, whose 76th Street propertv adjoins the proposed park. "Wed get more tax base from single­ family dwellings " VanderPloeg said that under current law. each mobile home pays only $36 each year in property taxes, but that the entire park would have an as­ sessed valuation "that might be quite substantial." Chuck Guikema. 5095 76th St., pointed out that access to the property existed only along a narrow strip leading from 76<h Street. "Places of employment for those living in that project will mostly be to the north, but the land allows them only access to the south." he said. Steketee was asked if there was a second way to get to the property, not only for traffic considerations but also for po­ lice and fire protection. Steketee said that only "primary" roads are allowed for access, and that he. too. was surprised to learn that Kraft Avenue is not consid­ ered a primary road, while 76th Street is. "I hope you will take into consideration the depreciation of the property around the park." said Garv Kwekel. who recently purchased property along Patterson to build a new home. He said his lot would back up to the proposed park. "I took the current zoning into account when I purchased my property." he said. After the public hearing closed, the commissioners held a short discussion before agreeing to table the issue un­ til their Jan. 18 meeting. They told the audience that VanderPloeg had not vet had time to complete his study of the request, but promised they "will be decisive" at the next meeting. VanderPloeg did ask Steketee if the 50-acre parcel is the extent of the rczoning he would request in that area Stcketee’s attorney. Kurt Hassberger replied. "That is possible. Right now. we’re not ruling anything out." "The original application is for 50 acres, and I would hope that's the extent of it. given the neighborhood surrounding it." said Commission Chairman Dick Dunn Planning Commission meet­ ings arc held at 7:30 p.m. at the village-township hall. 250 Maple St.. Caledonia. REZONING ON THIRD STREET, continuedfrom thefront page Reading is essential The holidays are over. We now arc into the very heart of the school year, a time to concentrate on learning. Wc arc awaiting the results of the Michigan Education Assessment Program tests, preliminary information shows us that we need to address our reading program Reading is the gateway to learning It is no coincidence that the first ol the three Rs' is reading. Without the ability to read, children are blocked from learning subject matter Reading is the gate-way to information, literature, humor, adventure, mystery and ideas. Without solid reading skills, higher education and ginxl jobs remain out of reach. The world has entered the information age. and the ability to read, and fully comprehend what was read, has become a mat­ ter of survival. We are acutely aware that an estimated 23 million Anr icans are functionally illiterate, meaning that their reading skills are very low As educators we are firmly committed to instilling a love of reading from the time we introduce a early elementary child to his or her first books to the lime we introduce that student to more sophisticated literature as a high schooler. We want to graduate students with outstanding reading skills they can count on throughout their lives. We are in the business of teaching reaching to youngsters and improving comprehension and imparting an appreciation for literature, but a student s attitude toward reading often reflects attitudes al home. We know that a parent 's relationship to books and reading material will have a strong effect on a child's ability anJ willingness to read. If a child never sees a parent reading or visiting the library. or turning to books or periodicals for information, he or she will likely shun the written word. too. and cut himself or herself off from what books offer. Don't assume that because your child is learning to read in school or is an older student that you have no role to play On the contrary, parents and family members have the most im­ portant part to play as role models First and foremost, let your child see you read Whether it s newspapers, magazines or books, your child should get the idea as early as possible that reading is something that is a natural, pleasurable part of your life. Use reference books to gather information, read novels for enjoyment, turn to periodicals to help form opinions Have reading materials around the house. For younger children, there are many fine child-oriented magazines Talk to the school community librarians for suggestions At gift time, give hooks and reading materials Read aloud io your child or grandchild, even after he or she can read herself. Let your child read io you. Let reading tecome something pleasant that you share Set aside a special time every dav or every week to read, then talk about the stories w ith each other With older children, talk about books or magazine articles you are reading and ask them about what they are reading Studies show that when parents get involved in an activity with their child, the child will be more interested in it and will do better We also need parents to reinforce what is being done in the classroom. Ask your child what he or she is reading in school, encourage him or her to share feelings about it and see that homework is being kept up Tell your child why reading ts important Help your child build a strong, basic foundation for his or her tuture in becoming a good reader west of these parcels is medium density. single­ family (R-2). The Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School and grounds are in this section VanderPloeg explained that by approving the rezoning re­ quest. the residential nature of much of the area would be retained Questions came up about the amount of C 2 property and R 3 property already within the village VanderPloeg noted that most of the areas zoned R 3 are owned by several parties who have chosen not to develop their property in the near future The 1990 census indicates the vacancy rate of rental dwelling units in Middleville is one percent, a extremely low rate that shows unmet de­ mand for rental housing in the village. That also shows a valid reason for additional R-3 zon­ ed land. VanderPloeg said. Some questions were brought out in the public hearing Third Street resident Lon Myers, who is also president pro tern of the Village Coun­ cil. expressed concerns about off-street parking, a possibly inadequate water line, and ac­ cess to the back parcel once the quadplex was constructed. Parties representing the buyers said they would work with existing residents in dwellings with any difficulties Village ordinances already require that each residence be provided with two off-street spaces. DINNER, com. fromfront said Blough “We at the mid­ dle school feel that this pro­ gram is a great way to interest students m pleasure reading, and we commend the Grand Rapids Hoops and DAW for their interest, help and support " Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting tonight in Caledonia The Caledonia Chapter No 97. Order of the Eastern Star, will hold a regular meeting at 7 45 tonight at the Caledonia Masonic Temple Barbara Holm of the Dimondale Chapter. chair­ woman of the Fraternal and Community Awareness Com rmnee of the Grand Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star of Michigan, will be the guest for the evening All members of Eastern Star are welcome Access to the rear buildings probably would be on the village right-of-way on First Street VanderPloeg pointed out that the phase two construc­ tion would require a variance, and that a site plan would need to be approved before building began John Forrester, owner of two lots at 505 Third St.. also attended the hearing Though he and his wife live near Spr ing Lake, their son rents the house on Third Forrester asked that the board not rush into rezoning He said he felt that it should remain as C-2 because of future development that would benefit the village Once the hearing was clos­ ed. the board further discuss ed the request The role call vote was unanimous in favor of the rczoning The request now must be approved by the Middleville Village Council before the rezoning goes into effect Council may act as early as this evening on the matter In other business, just prior to the beginning of the meeting. Planning Cominis sion member Dan Parker gave his formal letter of resignation to Chairman Eldon Newmycr No action was taken by the commission at that time But. the commission will be look ing for a person to replace Parker Anyone interested can either contact Village Council President Bill Hardy or leave a written request at village hall 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN Monday Friday 8 am to 8 pm. Open at 8 am Saturday The “Hometown” card with worldwide credit and a Hometown number. Your Hometown" Visa and MasterCard is issued and handled directly by us. No waiting around. If you have a question, we re here to answer it. If you need a cash advance, well take care of it. And best of all, you'll be deal­ ing with a bank you know and trust. Hometown profes­ sionals who believe in working together to build a stronger community. Over the years your needs have changed. And we've grown to help meet those needs. 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Now we are back to regular daily living The holidays were wonderful, family is a richness we ail enjoy, but after having peace and quiet as our routine, it’s nice to return to it All the sharing and caring, seeing the changes, good mostly, makes our lives much richer We are grateful for our blessings and being able to see. with pride, our children working on their stumbling blocks, turning them into stej> ping stones We watch the changes in the children’s growth as they grow Son Pat and He la inc and two children were with us for about six days Both Pat and Helaine don't let the children get away with anything But both of them do it differently than I did. For instance. Mat­ thew. the oldest, wanted a war game He is in second grade When Helaine answered his •Why can’t I have it?” with ‘ Matthew. you are asking me to go against my principles Never kill another person, even in just a game 1 can’t let you have it.” Helaine and Pat have alway s explained to them right and wrong as they believe it. Me. I’d just say it was “teaching you to kill " and not budge Matthew accepted the explanation and was satisfied Some children with other makeups would not have ac­ cepted it I am dismayed at the game companies who don’t mind training our children to kill or hurt others just in fun They are subtly molding a child’s mind so that as a young adult their game playing of “kill” breaks down parents’ training of “Thou shall not kill ” So w hen it comes to the real thing, killing has no real meaning I don’t like anyone interfering or subtly breaking our beliefs, even to sell games. Life is a very serious thing: training with negative games is a strong learning ex­ perience Most children are combative enough with “sibl­ ing rivalry. ” no need to add to their combaliveness ’Nuff said. Thelma Carl had her great niece and family come over Saturday. bringing dinner Then they all pitched in and helped Thelma take down the Christmas decorations and put them away. Wasn’t that a nice thing to do? The family came from Jenison Edith Miller said she went to a concert where Debbie Boone and four children per­ formed with Rosemary Clooney. Edith said it was very good Rosemary Clooney had gained weight and she made Edith think of Kate Smith On New Year’s Day. Betty and Paul Newman, son John and Cheryl. Paul Jr and Cin­ dy. Lynn and Dallas and Mar jorie Strong spent the day w ith them They usually come every year and have a nice visit. Lib Palmer had gotten out 1 caught Sue Verlindc as she was cooking supper for her kids. Gave her a quick verbal hug and said goodbye Cathy Williamson said the whole family was home for a “handmade” Christinas ex­ change What better way to share a family Christmas, try­ ing to play down the commer­ cialism and expressing the true meaning She also said the United Way Campaign is now done They made 90 per cent of the goal Rose and Ken Morgan had just gotten back from their vacation in Florida with their daughter's family Rose had a surprise Christmas trip, spen ding the holiday in the hospital and had a gallstone operation The trip home was made m very heavy traffic She was tired, but glad to be home Daughter Marilyn and faint ly had dinner on New Year’s cont to paga 6 an old TK annual and was writing to Mrs. Tabor, from the old Tabor s Drugstore, who now lives in Florida Lib was giving her the Middles ille news about the “grownups now. where they ail were and ail their happenings What a nice thing to do for a former resident. Virginia Root said she was very busy with all the holiday comings and goings Katie Wieringa said her sister. Mary Kaechele. now is home from the hospital She still has a tube down her throat, but is coming along and is so glad to be home Lucille Getty said her farm ly got together at Bill and Caroline’s home They have their annual Christmas get together on New Year’s Day There were 33 there, only one was missing. On Tuesday, cousin Maxine and Don Fedew a called (Hi Lucille LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .......9 45a m . 11:00a m 6 6.00p.in WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p m 7240 68th Street. SE Caledonia M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9 45 a m. 2 mile* east ot M-37 Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a m. Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L Schrock Music, Jeffery C Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world' Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................. 6 00 p m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................. 6 45 p.m. Awana................................................................... 6 45 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET Sunday Sch<x>l........................................ 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m.Sunday MICHIGAN Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pu<tpf 868 8306 Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee 1000 am .11:00 am pm Phone 795-7076 School Youth Group and Adult Classes ill The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday R<«d lit (run Lake) as land Michigan 49 U* • 765-7W3 Barrier Free Programs for AU Ages Sunday Worship 10 00 am Sunday School 07 1 -OUZO St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. 10 00 a m .1115 am .6 00 pm Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship. MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E Mam St . Middleville Traditional latm 4 30 p m —............................ _ Every Sunday Catechism (. lasses I aught By I radilHMiai Religious Suns. 765-3073 or 364-5194 8 30 a m 9 45 am 11:00 a m. DU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 7953667 Rev Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ a Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45am Morning Worship............................ 1100am Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Sunday School.......................... Sunday Morning Worship........ Sunday Evening Worship Wed Midweek Prayer 4 8tMe Study (Eljc (Old Wimr ^/Hrtlpdisl (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10 00a m. Morning Worship 1100am Evening Worship 6 00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes 7 00pm Joel Curtiss. Pastor - 868-7113 — ,9 30om . .10-30 am ...600pm 7 00 p m Pev Wham Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson Youth Pastor Church Office Phone — 795-9266 & God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Wednesday 6 00 p m For information call: 891-81 19 QOI 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville, mile west of stop light Sunday Service 930 a m Rez\ Bobby Dale Whitlock Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship j'-ec-: "People Who Care' 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Youth Fellowship. Wednesday........................7:00 p.m RAY TOWNSENO. Pastor ■■ MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Pastor Monte C. Bell Cornerstone Wesleyan Church .6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults. High .6:30 pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Phone 891-9259 "God Cares for You" ..9:30 a m. Prayer Meeting/ Mark A. Beers. Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor Rev. James Cusack Sunday School....... 11:00 a m. Worship Service 10:00 a m. X:.UI or 11:00,6:00 Children's Church/Ytwth Worship during morning services. Wednesday Night “Family Night” M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Barner Free • M 37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services Sunday School............................................9:45-10:45 (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday........ Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00am & 11:00a m Peace Reformed Church ..6 30p.m. Wednesday: Family Night............ 6.30 p.m. Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p.m. 89/ 9N)0 ,11:10a.m. Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone Caraway Si puppet ministry lor K 4ih during evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired). Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Services.............................................. 10:30 a.m Sunday School........................................ Sunday Evening Service........................ Pioneer Club Rev. Gerald Van Oyen “o at the Caledonia High School (. alrteria Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue PHONE 098-8252 Wesleyan Chui ch new and exciting fellowship" LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST taimen United iirctl/rrn UUjurri; CALEDONIA LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68lh Si near Whiineyvillc Ave Church School. >unday............................ 10 00 am Minning Worship..... 11:00 a m i 7- t ____ Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wed 7:30 pm. Fellowship (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVornter Sr 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 12. 1993 / Page 5 s Caledonia Twp. Board meet early J-Ad Graphics The Caledonia Township Board will hold its January meeting one week ahead of schedule so board members can attend the Michigan Township Association conference. This month’s meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. Jan 13. in the village-township hall. The Township Board usually meets on the third Wednesday of the month, but this year, the date conflicted with the MTA convention. Anyone with questions about the meeting should contact the township office at 891-0070 CORNERSTONE REALTY, INC. ...IS proud to announce that MARY JO ANGER has joined our Middleville Office Staff Mary a resident in the area for 22 years and a graduate of Grand Valley Univ is a member of the GR Real Estate when selling or buying a home Mary looks forward »o helping you through ins and outs of real estate tronsoc ’ *• tions So before you make another move call Mary Jo lor quality personal service at 795 7933 or 948 3010 Coldwater River gives ‘Lake effect’ Overflowing its bonks after the recent heavy rains in the area, the Coldwater River looks more like a small loke as it submerges a Caledonia-area park. Flood warnings were issued in several West Michigan counties after record rainfalls during the early days of the new yeor. Put Your Confidence In Our Mobile Home Insurance. tour mob*: home should be pro teded from much more than just fire and wind Wp insure thousands of mobile homes, so we know that you also need quality protection for contents personal liability flood theft and many more coverages Mnu can also save money when you gualrty tor our mature mobile home ovwrs discount — OPEN HOUSES — Sunday, January 17, 1993...1-4 PM ‘Let it Snow’ clubs starting The Kent County Library System again is offering its “Let It Snow" reading club for adults, an effort to pro­ mote literacy and the enjoy ment of reading as a leisure­ time activity Participating arc the Caledonia branch. 240 Em mons. 891 1502; and the Alto branch. 6059 Linfield. 868 6038 Caledonia is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and from 10 a m. to 6 p.m Thursday. Friday and Saturday The Alto branch is open from n<x>n to 8 p.m. Tuesday, from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. Thurs­ day. and from 9 a m. to noon Saturday The “Let It Snow" book club encourages readers of high school age and older to explore new genres and discover new authors, as well as read to accomplish goals and cam incentives Par­ ticipants arc provided with booklists suggesting outstan­ ding titles that represent classic and contemporary American literature Between now and March 31. participants arc challeng­ ed to read 20 books of their choice Readers who achieve their goals will be awarded special “Let It Snow" coffee mugs and will be eligible for prize drawings at the library branches, earning restaurant, book store and other gift certificates. The “Let It Snow" reading club is co-sponsored by the Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum A gala celebration featuring* refreshments and entertainment will be held at the Ford Museum in April, during National Library Week, to honor those readers who complete the club Ruth McCrank. Deputy Director of the Kent County Library, stresses the impor tance of motivating adult readers "The U.S Department of Education says 44 percent of American adults do not read even one book in the course of a year. This adult reading club is just one of the ways the Kent County Library System continually readies out to those who do read, and en­ courages a return to reading as a source of information and enjoyment. ” Readers can register for the club now at any Kent County Library branch Caledonia Tops Mi. No. 546 news DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Insurance JEFFREY M. DeVRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 East Main Sltool Caledonia. Ml 49316 PHONE: (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 vJuto-Ou ncr* Insurance L* Home Car Buw* Meeting for Dec 29 We opened tonight with the waist is a terrible thing to mind. Best weight losses tonight were by Kalh> F.. runner up. Joyce and KOPS. Ruth J Ruth also has six losses in a row. Sandy C. has best weight loss for the month of December Congratulations, you’re doing fantastic! Keep up the good work Clean up crew is Gloria. Dawn and Alice P Alice P gave back the HaHa Box Positive action is to make sure you sun the day with a good breakfast We had another big gain Little Lambs Parents Co-Op Preschool SPRING OPEN HOUSE January) 11* 13 & 15 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Classes for 3’s. 4 s and Young 5 s Also babysitting available Information and RSVP at 891-1670 Located at the Peace Reformed Church — Everyone Welcome — this week Let’s try hard to show a loss next week. Remember if you gain you must pay SI holiday penalty Starting thinking about sup­ porting our club as an officer Elections are the first Tuesday in March and we ll need to fill all four positions If you have any questions please call. Make sure your chapter dues are up to date and check the gift box to see if you owe a gift We had an open discussion tonight baased on ways to stop distructive patterns We 11 continue next Tuesdav Please bring in your list of things you'd like to see accomplish­ ed in '93 (Not resolutions!) List your problem areas, topics to discuss, suggestions, opinions, everything you In the service Scott L. Dykstra Air Force Airman Scon L Dykstra has armed for duty at RAF. Lakenheath. England Dykstra, an apprentice tac­ tical aircraft maintenance specialty, is the son of Henry and Linda J Dy ksira of 10695 Finkbetner Road. Mid dies ilk The airman is a 1991 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School know that will help us to make 1993 your year for success! We closed by forming a cir­ cle and singing The More We Get Together We meet Tuesday 5:30 to 8 p m (weight in at 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church. 250 Vine St Please join us Questions? Call Dawn at 891-9370. 508 ARTHUR COURT Immocu Q2M2 MIDDLEVILLE late 3 BR multi level w Home Warranty. Has fam. rm rec rm., newer carpel slider in D A to lg deck & Ig bock yard Great lamily neighbor hood & close to schools Coll Deb 623-8357 for more info. S2M1 MIDDLEVILLE Totally remodeled 3 BR I % bath bi level raised ranch New furnace. 2*4 Oft. garage. 125 STADIUM DRIVE 103 LEM PAUL absolutely gorgeous Call Karen, 795 9331 lor more info Z2M1. MIDDLEVILLE NEW LIST ING Brick home in great neighborhood 2 plus BR 1'4 bath Full finished bsmt., gar age & more. Newly decorated & carpeted Under $70 Call lii. 795 9849 for more info HOMES OF THE WEEK — Q2M3. HASTINGS Sharp 2 story w/3 bedrooms. 1% bath, newly remodeled home For mal dining rm den. encl, porch, full bsmt 8 I st. gar age. low $50s. Call Karen, 795 9331 MH3M. MIDDLEVILLE Lovely 2 BR 14x60 1979 Academy mfg home Appliances included. Price much lower than Blue Book value Only $5,900 Call Deb. 623 8357 □ Z2M3. WAYLAND AREA NEW LIST ING: Beautifully secluded 68 81 acres w/ponds & some woods Could be great devel opment Possible L.C. Call Patty 792 9974 cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* All Ladies’ and Men's WINTER MERCHANDISE * 20-75% Off! Suy NOW while the selection is BEST! Ladies' & Men s Clothing // Jewelry & Accessories /// ilj OPEN Mon Tues A Sat 106 Wed . Thurs & Fo 10 8 fl •LAYAWAY* On M-37 in the Caledonia Village Centre i' W jy $ • 891-1584 �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 12, 1993 Support Center staff helps kids and teachers do their. beM CMS pilot program ‘centers’ on own student needs by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A lot can happen to stu­ dents in seven minutes If you don't believe that, observe a typical morning at the Caledonia Middle School Student Support Center. One student appears, needing a bandage after being hit with a hockey ball during gym. Then another arrives, feel­ ing sick with a headache. She is ushered to an adjacent little room with a cot. If a rest doesn't help, the student will go home. "I got another detention,*' says a sheepish student, com­ ing in with a note from her teacher. A call is put in to Mom to discuss when the de­ tention will be served. A teacher arrives with two students who need a place to work on individual assign­ ments during class time. They might need a little help, too, the teacher says. The students take scats at "quiet" desks lined up on one side of the room, but raise their hands when they have a problem "Time for your meds?" The seventh-grader is given her pills with a paper We think back after we’ve lost it,’ and realize that the bills weren’t paid this month and that’s what really made us 'cross the line.' Well, kids have the same kinds of reasons for their outbursts... y — Clark Volz cup of water, and goes on to class, but the time she re­ ceived her dosage is carefully noted. All the students had ap­ peared at the door of the Student Support Center within seven minutes of each other, and this list doesn't in­ clude a few students who stopped in just to say hello on their way Io class. As the students walked through the door, they were greeted by one of the Support Center staff members, who have set up operations in the former staff dining room, lo­ cated just around the corner from the cafeteria. The room now is outfitted with a few partitioned student work spaces along one wall, while desks, a computer, a file cabinet and work space for the staff are set up in the middle. First aid We have moved! 'I the office of Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. | Family Dentistry is now located at... H 9505 Cherry Valley (M-37) n-l-VA Suite B, in Caledonia I | v 7 LjxJ \Vy-s Our phone number remains the same: 891-1240 We welcome new patients and do accept Visa & MasterCard i°r V°ur appointment. supplies are located near the sink al the back of the room. "Our function is to be here for the kids who come through that door, no matter what the reason." said Deb Reahm. who supervises the center and all its operations. "And they do come here for all kinds of things.' The opportunity for creat­ ing the student support pro­ gram arose when former CMS Assistant Principal Eivor Swan resigned last summer to take a principal­ ship in another school dis­ trict. Principal Clark Volz then had to decide just how he wanted to fill the vacancy. Did he want one person who would handle the assistant's traditional assignments of discipline and attendance, or was there a better way? "Clark called other middle schools and asked their assis­ tant principals if they had ad­ equate time to do their jobs," said center staff member Beth Simmons. "Usually they just laughed at the question. So he began to think about hiring several qualified people to handle what one assistant principal usually is supposed to do." Volz asked Simmons, who last fall was working as an aide handling attendance at the school, to help him with the new concept. He first asked her to talk to students individually about their at­ tendance problems, and to emphasize to them how im­ portant it is to establish a good attendance record. "It was more like having a GYMNASTICS IN MOTION New Session starting... January 11th New 8 Week Session f Cathy Moma. the owner, is very excited and motivated to make this the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels preschool, beginner, intermediate. advanced and adult We ' “ also have a girls and boys USGF competition team. Classes are held Mon thru TFurs and Sat mom f ings Kids, we also have hours available to rent 4^ the gym for that special party jk- We have moved to our new location ' 3207 M-37. Middleville V j Call 795-7620 or 795-3410 PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME SEE YOU AT THE GYM parent talk to the kids instead of an administrator." Simmons explained. "Communication was eas­ ier. and my work with the students just kept growing and growing." But lack of attendance of­ ten is interrelated with other problems, and Simmons said she told Volz she felt she w as not qualified to deal with some of them. "He said he thought I was doing a good job. and that he was going to get me some help." she said. Volz received approval to go ahead with his concept, and he began interviewing for two qualified people to fill full-time positions on his new Student Support Center staff. Reahm already had inter­ viewed for a teaching posi­ tion at the school, and was substituting there when Volz began his search. A certified teacher with a master's de­ gree in curriculum and 12 years of elementary and middle school experience, she was hired to supervise the new center and help with noon hour and after-school supervision. She also will serve on the school im­ provement team, as a team member for grade level child study and work as a liaision with the new alternative mid­ dle school. Rosemary Cox. a licensed practical nurse who has worked as a parent aide at the Grand Rapids Child Guidance Clinic and with the county foster care program, was hired to assist students and specifically to provide first aid and general health care services and handle stu­ dent transportation problems. She also helps with noon hour supervision and some after-school activities. Simmons was officially hired as a center staff mem­ ber to work 5.5 hours a day handling all the files, reports and other documentation for the center along with continuing to handle attendance. The money that would have paid one assistant prin­ cipal now pays the salaries of the three women who staff the Student Support Center. At least one of them always is in the room during school hours. "No one person effectively could handle the discipline and attendance problems for 600 kids," said Reahm. NEIGHBORS, from4 Day with Manan Martin. Then son Larry and daughter Erica, came to spend New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with Marian Larry and wife had come up to spend New Year’s Eve with Sharon and Dave Perry Jerry and Jack Spencer had son Dave and Jenny and children from Fenton over Sunday for dinner Well, folks. I have lost one sheet of names that I usually call. 1 have to make a more thorough search this week It has 25 names on it and my complete list is on a disk in my computer, which is not here So please be patient, 1 hope to call you or find the missing sheet by next week Love you all and have a good week Dispensing students prescriptions is one ot the responsibilities now assigned to the SSC. Staff member Rosemary Cox, a licensed practical nurse notes the time that each student checks in to take his or her medicine. The Student Support Center works closely with the school s guidance office and with Principal Clark Volz. Here, Volz and SSC staff member Rosemary Cox discuss a problem. "Plus, the teachers needed a place where they could send students who were hav­ ing a bad day, who were, for one reason or another, dis­ rupting the class. But with 25 other kids to think of, the teacher just couldn't take time out to sit down with the student and work on his or her problem. "And, it was getting harder for the office personnel to handle 'meds' along with all their other work. Students needed another place to go to take their prescriptions and someone needed to make sure the medicine was being taken at the right times. "We complement each other so well. Beth loves the computer and docs an excel­ lent job handling the records, plus she has good rapport with the kids. Rosemary is not only wonderful for kids to talk to, but has the medical knowledge we need. "Working with kids is my number one thing," Reahm said. "But I also love to at­ tend the school meetings and have some say in what is go­ ing on." Reahm said the staff is continuing to counsel stuconL to next page MOMgPOP'S NEW and USED APPLIANCES 117 W. Main St, Downtown Middleville (1 block East of M-37 Basida Faro a Pizza) OPEN: Monday 1-8; Tuesday-Thursday Friday 11-6; Wednesday 11-8; Saturday 9-3 795-8950 | SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! g. Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO J £ Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY * v Ms' ‘H Terrence I. Emiley, D.P.M. ^ain Street in Caledonia • Call...891-9133 f �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 12. 1993 / Page 7 SUPPORT CENTER STAFF, coni from previous page dents on their attendance and tardiness, but tutoring also has become an important function. Though detentions and other disciplinary problems are handled there, not all stu­ dents arc sent to the center for disciplinary reasons. If a student has been absent, he or she can come to the room to take a make-up test or work on an assignment. Rcahm, Cox and Simmons often find themselves helping out academically. But when a student is dis­ ruptive, the teacher can bring him or her to the center for a "time-out" to settle down The teacher can return to the rest of the class, and the stu­ dent has someone ready to listen and to hc'p. "We have the time to help the student," Simmons em­ phasized. "The teacher would like to help, but can't, be­ cause of the other 20 or 25 students in the class. We have time to sit down to talk and find out what has caused the problem. Sometimes, once they talk about it. they figure out what triggered the situation. It's like a light goes on." They often realize that it's something completely unre­ lated to the classroom that caused their behavior," agreed Rcahm "We're interested in getting to 'why did this happen' father than punishment And this also helps free the prin­ cipal from a lot of disci­ plinary time. He can work on the things that need his su­ pervision, like curriculum and instruction and teacher evaluation. But we do con- C Our function is to be here for the kids who come through that door, no matter what the reason. jj — Deb Reahm slant Iy consult with him. and the big problems, of course, are run through him." "Punishment doesn't re­ solve behavior." Volz said of the students' need to under­ stand why a bad situation de­ veloped. He said that's why he wanted to restructure what has been the traditional role of the middle school assistant principal "What I was sensing is that in middle school, discipline is at the top of the agenda. When kids sense this, behav­ ior becomes the focus instead of learning, and I think it's the wrong message to give to kids. "But some kids have prob­ lems that arc more important than learning. So it's good to have a place where these stu­ dents can work on their problems, but the classroom can go on functioning. "The thing I'm learning is that student behaviors arc just like adult behaviors," Volz continued. "We think back after we've 'lost it,* and realize that the bills weren't paid this month, for instance, and that's really what made us 'cross the line.' Well, kids have the same kinds of reasons for their outbursts, and I believe our support room gives them a chance to handle their prob­ lems with some dignity." The Student Center staff, however, does not attempt to handle deep-seated student problems when they find them or suspect them "If we find out there’s something more than the usual everyday problems — for instance, if we hear there's a home problem or abuse or alcohol involved we turn to our guidance counselors." Cox said. So far. reaction to the new program seems to be positive. The Student Center staff is delighted that some of the students now are voluntarily dropping in to chat or even to talk over their problems. Volz said that feedback from parents generally has been approving of the cen­ ter's attempt to try to care for and understand children, not just control them "I see the center as fulfill­ ing two needs at our school." he said. "First, we’re fulfilling the needs of individual students, and second we're fulfilling a need to elevate learning in the classroom through less disruption. "Thai's the momentum I want to create That and the know ledge that this is a safe place to come and learn." Jill Townsend named Rotary Nominee of month Senior Jill Townsend, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ray Townsend of Caledonia, was selected as the “Rotary Nominee of the Month" for December at Thornapple Kellogg High School Townsend, whom school officials call a conscientious, enthusiastic, reliable, and dependable role model, has been successful in many school endeavors, including the DARE program, volleyball, cheerleading, musicals and band Always striving to attain her highest potential, she is an ex­ cellent academic student, not only devoting the necessary time in each class but also working beyond the call of du­ ty whether it is after school, on a study hall, or on lunch period, school officials said member of the Leighton United Methodist Church youth group and the worship committee Her plans will include an engineering or nursing major at Grand Valley State University. Tax info booklet available in area Jill Townsond Outside of her busy school life, she is a responsible John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available An easy-to-understand booklet with helpful hints on filling out this year's state in­ come tax forms, is available to residents of the 88th District, said State Represen­ tative Paul Hillegonds The Michigan Taxpayer’s Guide contains information on property taxes, the property tax credit, the Michigan in­ come tax. and single busines tax and ocher tax-related subjects This year's guide will assist anyone filling out their tax forms." Hillegonds said. "Because tax laws change so often, many people find it dif­ ficult to complete their own forms This publication pro­ vides citizens with informa­ tion in understandable language on the many Michigan tax laws '* The free booklet is available at county treasurers' offices, libraries and the Allegan County Resource Center Or you may write or phone Representative Paul Hillegonds. PO Box 30014. Lansing Mich 489U9-7514, (517) 373-0836 Seniors (from left) Tracy Potts, Jenny Wiesenhofer. Theresa Baerman and Emily Henning are getting ready to sell subs and pizzas. Thornapple Kellogg seniors selling subs and pizzas The 1993 Thornapple Kellogg senior class will be out in full force this week sell­ ing submarine sandwiches and individual pizzas to help raise funds for their all-night graduation party Several types of sandw iches and individual pizzas will be available at affordable prices. Orders will be taken now . and Food distribution set for January 28 Caledonia food commodity distributions will be Thurs­ day. Jan 28 from 10 am un­ til 5 p.m. or until supplies run out. at Holy Family Catholic Hall Recipients will be served on a first-come, first served basis to those presenting a current card. Card applications can be made out on this day also. Please bring your old card with you and prove your income. For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. the sandwiches and pizzas made available Jan 30 All senior parents and students are invited to help Jan. 30 at the high school cafeteria from 9 a m to rxvn They are asked to bring grocery bags for packaging the sandwiches in groups of a dozen. For more information call Candace Hoisted at 965-5445. Jan Wiesenhofer at 795-3490 or Sally Shook at 795-9716 Embroidered T-shirts and heavyweight sweatshirts with the Trojan logo also are available for purchase at all home basketball games Prices are $15 and $20 The Steering Committee also reminds people to turn in their D & W receipts at the high school library The receipts later can be redeemed by the committee for cash toward the senior party Tickets for the senior party at available by contacting Marianne Baer m an at 795-7210 or Lois Barber at 795-2575. The next planning meeting will be held Monday. Jan 18. at 7 p.m in Room 202 al the high school. All parents of seniors are encouraged to come Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Mam St Caledonia Michigan Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5; Sat. 9 to 12 V Mfc • Family Vision ( <nc • Contact Lenses • Sport & Safety Frames 891-9224 Electronic Tax Filing Discover the new, easy way to file your tax return. Fast, accurate filing Refund in 2 to 3 weeks Call for an appointment today. Richard A. Blanch Certified Public Accountant (616) 891-1225 P.O. Box 276 130 Mam Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Office Hours Monday Friday 96 �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 12. 1993 Caledonia Twp. Plan Commission opposes private sewer systems by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Privately owned sewer systems will be prohibited in Caledonia Township if the Township Board agrees to adopt a policy’ recommended by its Planning Commission Township officials are con­ cerned that the lack of public sewer in the area may prompt developers to propose con structmg their own sewage disposal systems for projects where septic and dram fields are not practical In responding to a Township Board request for a policy statement on the issue, the Planning Commission last week agreed to recommend that the township prohibit such private systems and to refuse to assume responsibili- OBITUARIES, continuedfrom page 2 John L. (Jock) Clarey HASTINGS - John L. (Jock) Clarey, 78 of 521 West Green Street, Hastings, passed away Thursday, January 7, 1993 at his residence. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, January 9, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Charles Fischer officiating. Mr Garey was born on September 16, 1914 in Cedar Mills, New York, the son of William and Anna (Madden) Garey. He was raised in Clin­ ton, New York area and attended schools there, graduating in 1935 from Clin­ ton High School. He went on to attend St. Viator College and George Washington Universi­ ty, receiving his B.S. degree in 1941. He later received his Masters degree from The University of Michigan. He was married to Kathleen E. McNamara on July 14, 1943. Mr. Garey was a Veter­ an of World War II, serving in the United States Army from November 1, 1944 until March 27, 1947 and upon his discharge held the rank of Captain. Mr and Mrs. Clarey came to Hastings in 1951 from Battle Creek. He taught, coached and served as athletic director at Hastings High School through the years of 1951 until he retired in 1981. He had previ­ ously taught and coached at Phillips High School in Battle Creek and taught and coached at McKinley High School in Washington, D.C. He was a member of Si. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, a member of Michigan Sports Sages, a member of Hastings Elks Lodge, a former member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, awarded the 1965 Michigan High School Coach of the Year in football, selected in 1970 for the Detroit Free Press Coaches Hall of Fame and in 1985 inducted into Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Preceding him in death were: Brothers William, Peter, Martin, James and Joe Clarey and one sister, Mary Gridley. Mr. Clarey is survived by his wife, Kathleen, a son and wife John and Vicki Clarey of Portland; son, Timothy Gary of Royal Oak; daughter and husband, Ann and Jack Ander­ son of Evansville, Indiana, daughter and husband, Kath­ leen and Samuel Valenti of Bloomfield Hills; daughter and husband Patricia and Elmo Konzen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild, also a sister Cathrine Sobel of Clinton, New York. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contri­ butions may be made to Hasu ings Athletic Boosters or Barry Community Hospice. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call ms for a quote for all of vour insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health » Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-9294 ty in the event of operator default Two private systems have been constructed in the township, one at the Foremost Insurance office park and another at Campau Lake The latter system has been nothing but a costly headache to the township and to Cam­ pau Lake residents since its construction, and the commis­ sioners said they did not want to see a repeat of that situation by approving additional private systems The Foremost system will be connected to public sewer as soon as it is available The commissioners discuss School Lunch Menus ed the possibility that failure of a private system would pose a health risk to residents The township’s legal counsel also pointed out that state law requires the township to assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of a private sewer system should the operator default unanimously agreed to recom­ mend the township adopt the following as its policy on the issue: “it is the policy of Caiedonias Charter Township to prohibit private systems, and not to agree to assume responsibility in the event of operator default ‘Literacy’ topic at TK parents group bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Dan Royer of the Barry County Literacy Council will be guest speaker at Wednes­ day night’s meeting of the recently formed parents group at the Thornapple-Kellogg Schools In organizational meetings of the support group for deal mg with children with special needs, many parents have ex­ pressed concern about il­ literacy and what can be done to change it. according to Chris Willette, one of the organizers Royer will talk about tutor­ ing both kids and adults with reading problems during the meeting, which will begin at 7 p m. Wednesday in the Page Elementary School allpurpose room If there is interest. Royer said he will try to set up ses­ sions to train people as reading tutors. “This seemed to be the first and foremost concern of the group. ” said Willette, “especially with school budgets and possibly pro grams being cut. We wanted to get this program off the ground first.” Any adults interested in literacy or in children with special needs are invited to at­ tend the meeting Willette emphasized that even if someone wasn’t in­ terested in working with kids, he or she could still help tutor adults. Caledonia Tops 546 News Meeting for Jan 5. 1993 Kathy F opened tonight by teaching us the TOPS version of * ‘ The Hokey Pokey Best weight losses for tonight were by Alice B and Rita Runner up, Fran and KOPS. Paula Dons won the Ha Ha box Congratulations ladies! You're doing fantastic! Keep it up Positive action is to use a smaller dinner plate Clean up crew is Dawn and Katie Please keep Carole and Phil in your prayers We will draw new secret pals next Tuesday We ended our Holiday Con­ test and awarded Ruth J. the afghan for 29 points on her or­ nament Congratulations Ruth! (Ruth said she’d won so manv contests that she wanted to give the afghan to the leader - thank you Ruth). The topic tonight was a discussion of what we wanted to do in 1993. It will be con­ tinued next week. Also, please bring your TOPS Nutrition Monograph, paper and pen. We closed with the TOPS pledge We meet Tuesday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church. Please join us. Questions? Call Dawn at 891-9370 Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 13 Chili crackers, bread and butter, veggie sticks. apple M.S Salad Bar Thursday. Jan. 14 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes. peas, biscuit, pears Friday. Jan. 15 Pizza (Russo’s at Middle), baked beans, peach crisp Monday. Jan. 18 Meat and cheese subs, let­ tuce salad, pineapple H.S Salad Bar Tuesday, Jan. 19 French toast, ham. potato, grape juice. H.S M.S. Baked potato bar. muffin, juice Note: 2% and whole milk available Hot dogs alternate choice at elementaries each day. Chocolate milk at elementaries on Thursdays Choice of sandw iches or salad at H S and Middle each day Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Wednesday. Jan. 13 Omelet egg. cheese pocket, apple juice, milk Thursday. Jan. 14 Pizza, orange or pineapple juice, milk Friday, Jan. 15 Cheesy toast, banana, milk Mondav. Jan. 18 Cold cereal, muffin, orange juice. milk Tuesday, Jan. 19 Pancakes, syrup, apple juice, milk Caledonia Communitv Schools Elementarv Lunch Menu Tuesday, Jan. 19 Wednesday, Jan. 13 Pizza, carmt/celery stick, Spaghetti/sauce. tossed fruit, milk. salad, com. garlic bread, Note: Daily alternate to milk. main entree Caledonia Friday. Jan. 14 Elementary soup, sandwich. Chicken patty, green beans. High/Middle school, ala carte Vita-pup. milk, cookie line, salad bar. assorted sand Monday, Jan. 15 wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, Half day qf school, No ice cream, yogurt; Kettle lunch Lake Ele soup, sandwich, Monday. Jan. 18 Burritos, com. peaches, chef salad, roll, hot dog brownie, milk. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Meal Deal Menu No lunch Wednesday. Jan. 13 Monday, Jan. 18 Chinese bar. egg roll. Vita BYO grilled chicken patty., Pup or milk french fries. Vita Pup or milk ’ Thursday, Jan. 14 Tuesday, Jan. 19 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Italian Bar. Vita Pup or Pup or milk milk Friday, Jan. 15 Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 13 Spaghetti/meat sauce, fries or salad, bread sticks, fruit, milk. Thursday, Jan. 14 Chicken patty/Rib BQ. green beans or fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Jan. 15 Half day of school No lunch Monday, Jan. 18 Cheeseburger, french fries, fruit choice, milk Tuesday, Jan. 19 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk Note: Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school; ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sandwiches, piz za, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. DOUG’S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 p. • Tune-Ups to Engines yf Including Foreign Cars Fast service - No Long waits WE RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Think of it as a Bullet POLARIS Believe II Doug Miller, Owner Please Welcome... INDY 500 EFI. One look, and you know this sled is leaded Its fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, 500 pcwerpLir.i blows the competition away And all that white-knuckle power is turned into a smooch-assilk ride with Independent Front Suspension IFS and new Improved Transfer (ITS' rear suspension Don't wait! Shoot on in instead NAIL TECHNICIAN RAYNA BOS ..to Our Staff is available Thursday. Friday and Saturfor manicures, nail tips, sculptured nails and all your nail care needs Rayna Bos Bob’s Service Shop 6*0 S We tman Qa .ie m 49073 —852-9377 “T 134 E. Main, Caledonia • 891-1591 Sakin Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-9; Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-2 ♦ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi / January 12. 1993 / Page 9 Doughnuts sold for new computers Scot matmen 3rd at Rockford tourney Thornopple-Kellogg Middle School moms Lupita Cowham and Renee Cnossen sold doughnuts on Friday during the three lunch hours. The Parent and Educators in Partnership group hopes to help offset the $10,000 cost foi five complete IBM computer systems for the middle school. Doughnuts will be sold each Friday for 50 cents. PEP President Voni Lucas reminds all middle school parents that meetings are held the last Monday of the month at 1 p.m. in the middle school library. Students leam from own multiplication by Margaret Fowler Staff Water Playing games in school hasn’t always been allowed! But. the fourth grade classes of Michelle Voss and Kim Chausow at Page Elementary in Middleville have been given a chance to leam multiplication as they play Multiplication is studied much like any fourth grade math i«, with using manipulative*. cutting dif­ ferent shapes into parts, and solving wrn'en and word pro­ blems. according to Chausow Students even make flashcards and they continue to study and recite them to their teachers After this is when the fun comes in Voss and Chausow want their students to be able to apply multiplication to larger, practical situations. The math assignment takes on a different look. Students are challenged to use their minds creatively and produce a multiplication game for children Each game must include game pieces and board, com­ plete written out instructions, the written purpose of the game, and the inventor's name The Caledonia wrestling team finished third Saturday in the Wyoning Rogers Invitational Highlighting the action was Dan Simmons, at 171 pounds, who remained unbeaten this season by winning his weight division Simmons, who has been champion this season in two tournaments, now is 8-0. Earning second place medals were Adam Stauffer (103). Jason Haywood (125). Mark Rogge (130). Ryan Sinclair (152) and Joel Aldrich (275) Dan Phillips (140) and Jason Bush (189) both placet! fourth The Fighting Scots sent a "B” unit to the Maple Valley Invitational Saturday Chad Mesecar (125) took a second, Kirk Pyper 1140) and Rob Raudenbush both finish ed third and Bill Norris (145) and Tom VanWienen (152) both placed fourth In an OK Gold Conference dual meet last Thursday even mg. the Scots pulled out a thrilling 34-30 victory over Wayland The meet wasn't decided until the 275 pound contest, where Caledonia's Joel Aldrich came through with a pin in 153 Others winning by pins over W ildcal opponents were Jason Haywood (130) in 5:41 and Dan Simmons (171) in 5:19 Adam Stauffer (103) won by a 10-0 major decision Winning by decisi«*ns were Chad Mesccar (125). 15 8. and Mark Rogge (135). 4 0 TK frosh eagers beat Kelloggsville 78-72 The T.K. freshman basket­ ball team defeated Kellog gsville in a close game last week 78-72 The Trojans led at halftime by nine points, but found themselves trailing by one at the end of three quarters. 52-53. They came out on fire to start the fourth and were eight for nine from the field and eight for 11 at the freethrow line Leading the way for the Trojans was Greg Kotbra w ith 18 points and five steals. Dwight Wade had 17 points. Jerry Postma and Brian Brewer had 14 points each, and Ben Weise had nine SPECIAL Port of the fun was learning to play all the other games. Abby LaVoie (l-r), Jessica Price, and Breanne Dutcher like using candy as game pieces. Jessica is in Michelle Voss's class and the other girls are students of Kim Chausow. Students had three weeks to complete their assignment Each student was graded on the multiplication game. Points were given for being on time, neatness, how complete the directions were, the writ­ ten purpose, and for including a white sheet with their name Anyone who peeked into the all-purpose room might have been surprised to see students, teachers and a varie­ ty of games spread out on the floor. Both classes got together to learn to play these games dur­ ing school. Every body had the chance to play the games the others had created. “We took a day just to leam and play them,” said Voss. “Through the games, multiplication comes to life!” Decorating Den B Financial Aid Night scheduled WINDOW MAKEOVER SALE! • Cornices • Swags • Balloons • Custom Draperies ♦ Top Treatments Now's the time to throw out the old AND hang up the newf At Decorating Den, well bring you a beautiful selection oftop qualityfabrics Choosefrom hundreds ofcolors and patterns Complimentary Consultations Hurt)... this sales ends January 30th. CHRIS HURST 891-0400 Great Ideas Just Come To You.* E»ch h*nch»»< mdepcnJendy owned u»d opereud C199} DOST The counseling department at Thornapple Kellogg High School will offer "Financial Aid Night” for all interested parents of seniors planning to attend colleges or universities at 7 p m Thursday. Jan 14. in the high school library. Mary Ellen Novakoski, director of financial aid at Aquinas College, will present information and answer ques- TK Community Education Three-Man Basketball League Stats Team Glen heson Rob Pickard Jason Maynard Ed Mayhew Mike Sanford Terrs Poma Bill Steffen Loyd Elwood Andy Kopf Jeff Kresnak W-L .7-1 .7-1 6-2 6-2 4-4 4-4 3-5 2-6 1-7 0-8 tions about available financial aid and completion of finan­ cial aid forms All parents with questions or concerns are strongly urged to attend John Deere 2630 with 245 loader, self-leveling quick tach bucket and bale spear. Excellent buy. Maple valley implement, inc. 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville 517-852-1910 Middle villa Lanes SPECTACULAR EVENT! Join the world’s largest bowling club. Bowl against WODJ disc jockey here Jan. 15th • 9:30 to 11:30 pm Beat the jock and win! Register to Win a $1,000 Rogers Dept, store Shopping Spree! MIDDLE VILLA LANES On M-37 North of Middleville • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 12. 1993 Y 5th grade boys’ basketball The basketball program for boys in fifth grade has begun, but itN not too late to sign up Practices are Monday and Thursdays after school at Page Elementary, and games are on Saturdays Cost is Si5 Call the Y office for more information Indoor soccer On .Saturdays, from Jan 9 to Feb 6. boys and girls may play indoor soccer at the Page Elementary Gym Times are 9 Words for the Y’s to IO a m for third fourth and fifth graders. 10:15 to 11:15 am for first and second graders The instructor is Steve Evans. T K varsity soccer coach Kids should wear gym shoes and heavy socks. Cost is $2 per Saturday Family Fun Nights The Y has three Family Fun Nights scheduled for Jan 15. Feb 12. and March 12 at T.K High School Times are 6:30 to 8:30 p m and the cost is $5 per family Crafts are 25 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP January 13, 1993 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Village Sewer Expansion 5. Community Development Block Grant 6. Board of Review Dinner 7. Street Lights 8. Planning Commission Report 9. Private Sewer Systems 10. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board cents each Families can par­ ticipate in volleyball, basket­ ball. movies, crafts and swimming Cheerleading clinic Girls in third through sixth grades may participate in the basketball cheerleading clinic in February Practices are Feb. 8. 11. 15 and 18 at Page Elementary with the perfor­ mance on Fnday. Feb 19 Diane Knight and the T.K. varsity cheerleaders will in­ struct. Sign up now on the brochure sent home Jan 6 or call the Y office Office The Y office is located 234 E. Stale St in Hastings The phone number is 945-4574 Steve Laubaugh. outreach director, will be happy to talk about any ideas or questions Jlfs lose close game on Tuesday Middleville’s junior varsity basketbail team lost a tough one Tuesday to Kelloggsville. 44 40 Kelloggsville went into the half with a two-point lead and the game was a toss-up until the final buzzer Leading the Trojans was Steve converse with 18 points and Jeff Roodvoets with 13 points and nine rebounds. Jeremy Anderson had a strong game, with five assists, five steals and five rebounds The loss evened TK’s record at 2-2. Correction Michele Colboms name was accidentally ommitted from the photo caption identi­ fying the members of the Caledonia varsity girls volleyball team in last week's Sun and Mews TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 1, 1993 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the Final Development Plan of Country View Estates, a site condominium planned unit development, and also concerning a proposed or­ dinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of Caledonia Charter Township so as to rezone in accordance with said Final Development Plan, the following described lands: The North 100 acres of the NW 1/4 of Section 2, T5N, R10W, except the East 899.19 feet thereof, and except that part of the NW fractional 1/4, Section 2, T5N, R10W, described as: beginning at a point on the West line of said NW fractional 1Z»; which is S00°00’W 463 feet from the NW corner of Section 2; thence N89°42’45”E 276 feet thence S00°00’W 225; thence S89°42’45”W 276 feet; thence N00°00’E 225 feet along the west line of said NW fractional U to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Buttrick Avenue and 60th Street. Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan. A copy of the Final Development Plan, the proposed amending ordinance and other materials may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hear­ ing and be heard with regard to the Final Development Plan and the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment. Dated: December 29, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA SPORTS Middleville's Jen Hoodvoets (52) sneaks between two Lee defenders to score two of his game-high 18 points. Young Trojan eagers surprise contenders in O K by David T. Young Editor Middleville's inexper­ ienced basketball team wasn't supposed to be a contender for the O-K Blue Conference title this year. With only one player, 6-5 senior Jeff Roodvoets, with any significant previous var­ sity experience, the Trojans have managed to jump into the race. They ran past Wyoming Lee, 63-42, Friday night to lift their league record to 3-1 and now they are 4-1 overall, with their only loss coming at the hands of Comstock Park. Middleville took advantage of Lee in the early going Friday and coasted the rest of the way. The Trojans came out in a full-court press and grabbed a 7-0 lead in the first two minutes of the game. The Rebels solved the full­ court pressure defense and slowly crept back into the contest and was down by only three, 13-10 at the end of the first quarter. But the Trojans, led by Roodvoets, some hot outcourt shooting by sophomore Jim Mason and a half-court trap, then went on a tear. They outscored the Rebels 21-8 in the second period to go up by 16, 34-18, at the half. At intermission, Roodvoets had 11 points and Mason 10. The ballgame slowed down to the half-court level for both squads in the third SUPERIOR PROTECTION FOR YOUR HOME period, and coach Kurt Holzheuther substituted liberally. Middleville began to pull away again the fourth quarter when the first unit came back on the floor The Trojans were up by more than 20 points halfway through the final period. Roodvoets finished with 18 points. Mason had 12, Brian Drummond 11 and another sophomore, Nathan Bundy, contributed eight points. Marty Marzcan scored 11 points to lead Lee. 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Ml I January 12, 1993 I Page 11 Scot volleyball team loses 3 after winning tournament The Caledonia volleyball team didn’t get a chance to savor their Comstock Park In­ vitational championship for long last week The Fighting Scots Wednes­ day night lost three matches in a quad, only four days after they came in first at Comstock Park Coach Peg Mulhenn said. “Our evening didn't turn out well Our passing as a team wasn't up to caliber, and it af­ fected our hitting and setting I hope that we’ll use this even­ ing as a learning experience Caledonia lost to East Grand Rapids 15-9. 13-15. 15-4 Terri Scheidel and Deb Nichols both were eight-foreight in serving and Nikki Sut­ ter was perfect in six attempts Jenny Tuinstra had nine points and two aces and l>aura Shane had six points Liz Mast had six kills and Shane had five. In a 15-7. 15-12 loss to God*in. the Scots suffered through their worst attack percentage this season Mulhenn said the 58 percent figure probably was below every game last season, too Deb Nichols had eight ser­ vice points in the two games and Mast came up with three kills The Scots dropped a 15-9. 17-15 decision to Grandville Sutter and Jenny Tuinstra each had two aces. Shane had seven kills and Shane was 12-for-l2 in serving On Jan 2. Caledonia won six matches to bring home the first-place trophy in the Com­ stock Park Invitational In pool play. they beat Saugatuck 15-8. 15-3: Lakewood 15-10. 15-6; Com­ stock Park 15-6. 15-7; and Freedom Baptist 15-8. 15-9. They stopped Kelloggsville TK 8th graders both score wins The TK eighth grade basketball team Tuesday defeated Kelloggsville 65-25 to improve its record to 3-1. The Trojans put the game away early. as they jumped to a 21-7 first quarter lead. The entire team got into the scor­ ing column as the game progressed Leading the scoring was Dave Liu with 13 points. Kevin Doyle. 10. Tom 15-7. 15-11 in the semifinals and then got past Byron Center in the finals. 15-4. 15-13. Laura Shane collected 27 kills for the day Mast had 16 and Jenny Tuinstra 15 Caledonia as a team had 95 kills during the tournament The team also had an attack percentage of 81 Setters for the day were Jenny Tuinstra and sophomores Michele Colburn and Julie Tuinstra ““I was pleased with the way the sophomores made ad­ justments to the varsity level of volley hall. ’*JMulhenn said About her team's perfor­ mance. she commented. “We won this tournament last year and the girls really wanted to win it again The girls played tough all day “The passing was accurate, so we were able to run some of our multiple offenses, do some great setting and we were able to attack the hall The Fighting Scots. 8-4 after the quad meet, will be in the Wayland tournament Saturday Featherly. 9. Keith Nelson. 8 The TK eighth grade B team also defeated Kellog­ gsville 38-12 The Trojans played good defense as they put the game away early Leading scorers for TK were Rick Basarabski and Dave Botw inski with eight points apiece The Trojan B team improv­ ed its record to 3-0 with the victory. Caledonia 7th defeat Godwin The Caledonia seventh grade purple team returned from Christmas vacation in fine style by recording a 40-29 win over the Godwin Wolverines Robb Lillie led the scoring with 14 points while Dan Drake and Shawn Yonker had 10 and 6 points, respectively The Scots traveled to By ron Center on Friday and are home against Lakewood tonight. The win lifted their record to 3-1. Caledonia grad helps eagers Caledonia High School graduate Katie Kowalczyk is the third leading scorer for the Ht»pe Flying Dutch basketball team this winter, averaging 8 7 points per game Kowalczyk is Hope's long- range shooter, as she has at­ tempted the most three pointers on the team (18 of 62). She also has made eight of 11 free throw attempts for 73 percent and has 25 assists in nine games played. TK 7th grade ‘B’ team wins Scots drop two games Caledonia sophomore Pat Stegeman (31) drives past a Kenowa Hills defender in the Fighting Scots' 77-63 loss last week Tuesday. On Friday, the Scots fell to Cedar Springs, 74-54, dropping their season record to 0-6. The TK seventh grade B team defeated Kelloggsville 43-17. Chad Schondelmayer scored 12 points. Jason Klinge had 11 and Shawn Heise 8. The A team also defeated the Rockets, winning 45-22. YOUNG TROJANS, continuedfrom the previous page The Trojans trailed Kelloggsville by as many as 17 points. 30-13. in the first half but rallied to steal away a 61-58 verdict and improve their season record to 3-1, 2I in the O-K Blue Conference. Their performance came just two days after the Bills staged the greatest comeback in National Football League history, winning 41-38 after being down 35-3 in the third period. "It was an exciting game, a good one to win," said Middleville coach Kurt Holzheuter. "It was really satisfying to see the kids come back They made . great eft'ort." Kelloggsv tile apparently had a game plan in which every attempt was made to stop the Trojans' top scorer and rebounder. Jeff Roodvoets. The Rockets' strategy was foiled by 6-3 Middleville ju­ nior Mike Sarver, who started in place of David Olthouse. who is sidelined with a knee injury. Sarver collected 17 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting performance from the floor and grabbed six rebounds. Nathan Bundy and Andy Brewer also stepped up to pick up the slack, each scor­ ing 10 points. Bundy also handed out five assists Roodvoets finished with eight points, his lowest out­ put of the season, but he hauled down 10 rebounds. Things didn’t look good at — WANTED — Standing Timber Forest management, 30 years experience Pay top price. Red oak veneer $600 to $1.000 per 1,000. Hard maple veneer $1000 per 1,000. White oak $1,000 to $2,000 per 1,000. Tim — (616) 792-0081 Mark — (616) 792-4483 all for the Trojans in the sec­ ond quarter. They fell behind by 17, but battled back to trail by eight. 31-23, at in­ termission. "We played very poorly on offense all night." Holzheuter said. ""We did a lot of stand­ ing and dribbling around." Throughout most of the third and fourth periods, Middleville would make brief runs at the Rockets, cutting the deficit to three or four points, but Kelloggsville was able to pull away to eightand nine-point advantages each time. The Trojans finally tied the game at 58-all on a basket by Roodvoels with about a minute and a half to go in the final quarter Brewer scored with about 25 seconds left to put them ahead for the firs: time and a free throw by Man Liu at the (M2 mark iced the contest "We won the game in the second halt on our pressure defense and when we got into a full-court game." Holzheuter said Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Nate Pranger scored 17 points and Nate Schmitz and Richie Frazer both added 8. Caledonia's varsity volleyball team takes time out from practice to pose with the first place trophy they won Jan. 2 at the 10-team Comstock Park tournament Holding the trophy are Jodi Tuinstra (left) and Laura Shane. Behind them are Julie Tuinstra and Deb Nickels, and standing are Michele Colborn, Nicki Sul ter, Terri Scheidel and Liz Mast. Not pictured is team member Heather Bums. -----------------------------IS YOU BENEFIT with our... • Personal “small town” service and “big town” know-how. • Latest paint technology. • Only the BEST products used in parts and materials. • 100% guaranteed on repairs for as long as you own your vehicle. • FREE LOANERS while repairs are being made. • Certified collision repair mechanics. • Authorized insurance repair facility. • Our professional experience since 1969. 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They were really scrappy and kept it in play They played to- gether well." Carla Ploeg had five kills against Forest Hills Northern. Courtney Rich came up with five assists and Laura Demker had three serving aces Against Wayland. Denker had seven kills and Rich and Jaime Stratcr each collected five assists. The Trojans were sched­ uled to play against some more O-K Gold competition with Kenowa Hills and Caledonia at Calvin Christian Monday night, Jan. 11. Hastings defeated host Middleville 15-6. 15-9 in dual matches involving the three teams Monday evening. Middleville was able to turn things around and defeat Coopersville 15-11, 15-6. The Trojans, who have only three veterans back from last year’s squad, were playing in their season openers Monday evening. Unlike all other teams in the counts, they did not have any inv nationals or dual matches before the holiday break. "I felt the girts were a little tentative.” said Middleville coach Cindy Middlebush. ‘They’ve got some good skills, but they need to talk to each other. Too many balls fell between them and the serving was off and on. "For most of these girts, it was their first varsity match.” Middlebush added. "I’m sure that as they get more experi­ enced they’ll communicate better and be more aggres­ sive." Carla Ploeg had 11 kills against Hastings and Laura Donker had six. Sophomore setter Courtney Rich had six assists. Former Middleville grad wins most valuable award Former Middleville basket ball star Doug Mesecar was voted most valuable player in the recent Russ De V etie Holt day Classic tournament The 6 6 Hope College senior had back-to-back dou ble figures performances in both scoring and rebounding in the Flying Dutchmen’s vic lories over Trinity Christian (III ). 106-80. and Grand J? 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Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 261 / January 19. 1993 Village expands by100 acres Caledonia boards approve village annexation of school property by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Responding to a request by the Caledonia Community Schools, both the Caledonia Village Council and Caledonia Township Board have approved the village s annexation of 100 acres of schtxil property The 150-acre parcel along Kraft Avenue was purchased by the school district in 1989 as a building site for future schtxtls. About 50 acres of the property lay within vil­ lage boundaries and the rest in Caledonia Township. The school district, how­ ever, will connect any new buildings constructed on the site to the village sewer sys­ tem. and both township and village officials agreed that it would be easier for all sides if the school has to deal with only one municipal body. In this case, the annexation does not involve the ex­ change of any tax dollars, be­ cause schools do not pay property taxes. Since the property ownef? requested it, and because no one resides on the property, this annexation does not have to go through the Kent County Boundary Commission, as most annexation procedures do, explained village and township legal counsel Jim Brown. This would be an annexa­ tion by the consent of the two municipal bodies involved, and Village Clerk Jackie Cherry said the property transfer became effective as soon as the Township Board approved its resolution earlier this month to allow annexation. Cheery said she also must file certified copies of the resolutions with the appropriate state and county officials. The school district plans to begin construction of a 750student middle school on the properly next spring. The entire 150 acres of a parcel belonging to the Caledonia Community Schools now will lie within Caledonia Village limits. About 100 acres of the property originally was part of the township, but that area is being annexed by the village at the request of the school district. The parcel is the site of a new middle school and a future elementary. Potential sewer service area presented to Thornapple Twp. ‘In the lanes, snow is glistenin’ Old Mon Winter balanced the hazards of last week s storm with postcord­ perfect winter landscapes at every turn. Residents in wooded areas especially, saw their driveways and yards transformed into winter wonderland vistas like this one. bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council held a public hearing about the proposed sewer system last Tuesday A similar presentation was made to the Thornapple Township Planning and Zonning Commission Wednesday about a possible sewer service district that would include a portion of the township. Dick Meyers and Joe Nies, of Meyers, Bueche & Nies, Inc. of Jenison, who are the village engineers for the sewer project, were on hand at both meetings to explain and answer any questions rais­ ed about the proposed sewer system project. At the Village Council's public hearing Tuesday, Nies explained the two options available to the village as far as type of system. He discussed the dif­ ferences between the sequenc­ ing batch reactor (SBR) and the lagoon type systems Though the SBR would be slightly less to construct, overall annual maintenance is about $100,000 more to operate the SBR as opposed to the lagoon system That is why the Village Council has decided to pursue the lagoon system that cost about Sjj million to build. Maintenance costs annually are estimated at $65,000 Council President Bill Hardy pointed out that over rhe ex­ pected 20-year life of the system, there would be a large savings over the SBR system The SBR system also re­ quires a much higher level of licensing for the very com­ plex. computer operated system It would require a trained person to monitor the system around the clock. According to Nies, the lagoon system relies largely on Mother Nature to take care of the decomposition of the sludge. In the SBR system, sludge would have to be pumped out of the works and hauled elsewhere However, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources must give final ap­ proval before the village begins to build. The public hearing was a requirement to apply for low interest loans for the project from the state revolving fund Also, as part of the initial application to the SRF. the proposal needs to include a potential service area that could be covered by the village sewer system. That was the reason for the joint meeting with village of­ ficiate and the Planning and Zoning Commission and other Thornapple Township of­ ficials Wednesday. After Meyers and Nies made a presentation similar to the one on Tuesday . the Thor nappie commission asked several questions about township involvement with the system Both Village Manager Ev Manshum and Thornappie Township Supervisor Don Boysen, emphasized that the proposed service area tor sanitary sewer was not a bid for annexation of township properties by the village This designation would simply indicate that village sewer and water would be available to people living in that area Manshum said that having the potential for this would certainly be positive for township growth and development. Village Planner Mark VanderPloeg explained that the suggested service area (sec map) was determined by in­ formation that the township had gathered about projected land use and potential growth Boysen also pointed out that the village was not requesting any funding from the township What the village needed was a resolution made by the Thornappie Township Planning Commission acknowledging formation of the service area. Commissioner Wes Van Rhee moved to approve the Middleville Wastewater Projected Service area, and to recommend that the Thornap­ ple Township Board approve S— Savrar tarvica, Page 2 In This Issue... • Mugridge appointed to fill council vacancy • Caledonia Twp. hears update on sewer project • Benefit planned Jan. 23 for Thomas family of Freeport • Caledonia Council hires expert for planning new developments �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Mt I January 19. 1993 John Mugridge appointed to fill village council vacancy John Mugridge vacant council posit ton They were Jim French, Deanna Kooiman and Ronald Miller. in other council business. a public hearing was held on the village's sewer project. (For more information, see article elsewhere in this issue.) The council approved a zoning change presented by Village Planner Mark VanderPloeg The Planning and Zoning Commission already had approved of the change, involving four platted lots at 419 Third St. All that was needed to make the change from Highway Commercial (C-2) to Medium Density Residential (R-3) was the Village Councils approval Plans for the land which is (.urrcotly owned be Newman Properties wiH be the con struct ton of first a duplex, and in the future a quad piex Newman Properties u sell mg the lots to developer Doug Houma CORNERSTONE REALTY, INC. ...Is proud to announce that CHARLES TIESMA has joined our Middleville Office Stoll. Chuck lives in the Alio area and is familiar with properties in the surrounding Kent County areas. Whether you're selling or buying, there's simply no sub­ stitute for the kind of perfor­ mance a well-trained full-time real estate professional like Chuck can provide. Chuck is willing to spend the time neccessory to give you the best possible service. Call Chuck for on appointment at 868 6097 or 795 7933 — OPEN HOUSE — Sunday, January 24, 1993...1-4 PM PRICE REDUCED 2201 CHERRY VALLEY RO. P2M1. MIDDLEVILLE Beautiful 3 BR ranch on approx. 10 pictur­ esque acres Pole bam 24x32 w elec water all set lor horses Posture fenced in. Has cent air vaulted ceiling gar oge wired for 220 Must see' Coll Koren 795 9331 — HOME OF THE WEEK — 02*11. MIOOLtVU.lL SCHOOLS Newer 3 BR 2 bath country ranch on 5 59 acres MFU great room with sliders to deck full w o basement w daylight windows and 2 st. goroge Reduced - m>d $80s Coll Patty 792 9974 BIMI. GUN LAKE Sharp 2 story 3 BR home with 75 channel frontage suitable for diving & swimming liv rm. w FP cedar stdmg goroge chain link fencing & fruit trees Must see' Coll Lil 795 9849 L1M4. COBS LAKE AREA 1 acre building site Choice of 3 different lots. Coll Patty 792 9974. □ 7! Village Manager Ev Manshum reported that a risk manager from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Commission had done an inspection of both Milage and Thomapple Township Emergency Services last ♦by Margaret Fowler f r Staff Writer Jdhn r Mugndge. current sec lUyk* the Moville Planning and Zoning Com­ mission; was appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Village Council. The vacancy wax the result of the resignation for retire­ ment of Councilman Del Riley, effective in December. Mugridge will fill out Riley 's term, which expires in April 1994 Because of his appointment. Mugridge will resign the P&Z post that he has held for two years, creating a vacancy on that commission "I wanted to get more in­ volved with what's happening in Middleville." Mugndge said “I can sec a kx of change coming and I'd like to have a hand in directing it As a native of Middies iHe and a Thomapple-Kellogg High School graduate. Mugndge has seen many changes already, including those in the downtown area "I remember when there used to be buildings all along the street We had a hard ware, a theater and a ckxhing store Downtown was pro­ sperous." he said. Mugndge. along with his wife Kathy and two daughters. Amy, 20. and Dar cy. 16, lives next door to the house he grew up in. He serve* as vice president of financial operations at Seyferth, a public relations firm based in Grand Rapids. Three <xher people had also expressed an interest m the SEWER SERVICE, continued from front page — Z2M2 CASCADE TWP Go-geous building site across from Thorn. Rv Ig wooded lot 100x150 Beautiful setting Close to molls Coll Patty 792 9974 L2MS4. MIDDLEVILLE Pr.me investment 3S(A; w 203 frt on Thor* R<« plus 2 add* t ionol homes Coil Corner­ stone or Deb 623 835' cornerstone realty inc. 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* Fortunately, there were not many problems However, the ones found need to be taken care of. Manshum said he expects to receive the written report from the inspector soon He and Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen are recommending that a joint safety committee of village and township personnel be formed to deal with current problems or any that might arise in the future Police Chief Louis Shoemaker gave his end of the year report noting that drunken driving arrests were down by 24 percent from 1991. Reported accidents had also decreased by 45 percent. Councilman Jim Oliver at­ tended a meeting in Wayland about public access Channel 31 which had been run by Kerry DeWitt. Representatives from CTech. the cable company ser­ ving this area, told municipal representives that an in­ dividual could MX legally run a public access station without havmg a board of directors or being hired by the mumc4palMies Channel 31 has since gone off the air According to Oliver, the council did not have lo change its position on Dewitt. Middleville had already given monetary sup­ port of $1,200. Oliver and the council decided to table the issue and just let DeWitt know that the backing from the council was not being pulled at this time. One other option was to allow C-Tech to control runn­ ing the station, which the council did not feel was appropriate The council voted to con­ tinue to have meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the village hall * »:< 3: firn 4 The heavy lines indicate the proposed sewer service district for the new Mid dleville sewage treatment system. The dotted lines show where the village boon dories are. The service district will cover several portions of Thornapple Township. Residents will not be required to hook into the system But, that option will be available when the new system is completed sometime in 1994 of this projected service area by resolution and forward that lo the Middleville Village Council The resolution will be presented for final approval at the next Thornapple Township Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 8 SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO. HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY v «k* T « Local AMBUCS to sponsor Las Vegas Night Jan. 23 The Caledonia and Ada/Cascade chapters of the American Business Clubs of America (AMBUCS) will sponsor a Las Vegas Night from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Jan. 23. at the Holiday Lanes, 609 28th St. SW The fund-raiser is open to anyone age 18 and over, and admission is $2. The two chapters will split the profits. but all proceeds will benefit physically chal­ lenged people in the Caledonia or Ada/Cascade areas, said Nancy Austhof, publicity chairwoman for the Caledonia AMBUCS The Caledonia AMBUCS donates funds to programs for the physically challenged, such as the Kent Special Riding Program and the Caledonia Schools special education classes. The chapter also has con­ tributed to the Caledonia High School Teen Institute and the Fourth of July festivi­ ties as pan of its community involvement. Austhof said. ) A Previous Las Vegas parlies have netted each chapter from $1,000 to $2,500. and Austhof said the groups hope that this year will be equally, if not more successful. The Caledonia AMBUCS chapter welcomes new mem­ bers, and Austhof empha­ sized that members do not have to be business owners to join. “Membership is open to anyone interested in helping the physically challenged in our community," she said. Anyone with questions about the Las Vegas party, or about AMBUCS member­ ship. should call Eric Seif during business hours at 8918153. Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Correction A story about the Middleville junior varsity basketball team's victory over Kelloggsville incorrectly identified Tim Roodvoets as his older brother. Jeff, who is on the varsity squad. ' WORKER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL! IABII 11 Y ii �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 19, 1993 / Page 3 Policy on prohibiting private sewer systems tabled Caledonia Twp. hears update on sewer project nal investors were to be re­ paid from the new users hookup fees White said. However, he explained, a group of investors in the 76(h Street area have come for­ ward, also wishing to buy ca­ pacity in the sewer line, among them the owners and developers of a proposed mobile borne park on 76th Street. These "northerly" property owners would pay for the ad­ ditional pipe needed to ex­ tend the system to their prop­ erties, White said, likening the outline of the collection system to a dumb bell, with the 84th cluster of investors on one end and the 76th Street cluster on the other. White said that assessment fees are being worked out. and that he hoped to have all information ready to present to the Township Board at its February meeting. He said that hopes were to have the sewer plant itself designed, finished and ready for connection by I^bor Day 1994. Kari Lobela of Wilcox Associates, an engineering firm also working on the sewer project, said that the 76th Street owners would like to go ahead with a "design and build” system of their own. He emphasized by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Ixgal counsel Jim White last week told the Caledonia Township Board about the latest developments in the M37 sewer project as the 11 th hour approaches for property owners who wish to invest in the pipeline. After months of discus­ sions, the possibility of such a system became a probablity last year when the Township Board voted to participate in Caledonia Village's new wastewater treatment plant. According to the agree­ ment between the two munic­ ipalities, the township will purchase 250,000 gallons of capacity in the villages 500.000-gal Ion capacity se­ quencing batch reactor (SBR) plant, soon to be constructed near the village s present lagoon system just north of the village. White reminded the board that the piplinc from the vil­ lage plant originally was to run north along the highway to serve a group of properly owners and developers in the 84th Street/Cherry Valley area. These investors would buy capacity in the new sys­ tem and would pay "up front" for the line. As new connections were added to the line, those origi­ that if they went ahead with such a program, it should meet the same standards and specifications of the southern portion of the sewer collection system. White said he will return to the board with a specific set of instructions for that sys­ tem. He agreed with Lohela. however, that there is now a good momentum to get the system designed and work­ ing. In yet another sewer issue, the board discussed a rec­ ommendation from the Planning Commission to ap­ prove a policy prohibiting private sewer systems in the township. The Township Board asked the commission to look into the issue of private sewer projects after a developer came to the Planning Commission with a proposal that included a private system to serve his project. The commission recom­ mended that the township adopt a policy to disallow private on-site sewer systems. In its letter to the Township Board, the commission said that a failed system would pose a greater threat to public health than the failure of an individual’s septic system. The commission also pointed out that state law requires the township to shoulder the responsiblity for a private sys­ tem. should the owner or op­ erator default. Trustee Chip DeVries, who represents the board on the Planning Commission, said that the commission's rec­ ommendation was to adopt a policy on the question, not write a new ordinance. The Township Board members agreed they would like more time to study the recommendation and tabled it until February. In other business last week, the board: • Approved a resolution allowing the village to annex 100 acres of school-owned township property. (See re­ lated article.) • Agreed to support the Village Council's recommen­ dation to hire Buer Well Drilling to install a water conditioner at the village­ township hall. • Approved a resolution to continue participating in the county community block grant program. • Tabled renewing the Campau l^ke sewer mainte­ nance contract with BAB Water and Wastewater until a discrepancy tn the charges was clarified. The board also would like B A B to subnut an itemized list of services rendered each month. Twp. seeks house numbers by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township emer­ gency personnel say they have had trouble locating township homes or buildings because some street numbers are not visible on the mail­ box, on the house or on a sign in the front yard. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said last week that the numbers need to be clearly visible from the street, and they should be at least three inches tall. He is urging all residents and business own­ ers to aid fire and medical services by posting the num­ bers, or helping neighbors unable to do so. We ll be glad to come down and help anyone who for any reason can’t get the numbers up on the house or on the mailbox," Good said. Township Clerk Pat Snyder also said she is taking suggestions at the township office fix intersections that need a street light installed for the safety of residents, or to mark an intersection that is difficult to see at night. Snyder can be reached during office hours at 8910070. Get The Jump On Financial Planning Township adopts policy for hall use TAPP’s first year success leads to future planning Yankee Springs Township and portions of Irving Township. This information was part of a report made by Fire Chief Bob Kenyon to the Thornap­ ple Township Board at last Monday’s meeting He also reported that ar­ rangements for a satellite fire truck storage facility in Yankee Springs are still under way. Kenyon said that during the month of December, there were no fire calls, which is unusual for that time of year. A board policy for the use of Thornapple Township Hall also was adopted by the board at that meeting The •’hall” will be under the direct supervision of the Township Board, with one Thornapple Township, board member responsible to by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Ambulance Partnership Program, offered by Thornapple Township Emergency Services, is mak­ ing plans for the membership campaign beginning in February TAPP was first offered in early 1992. For a $25 annual membership fee. any member using the ambulance service would not have to pay what the insurance wouldn’t cover. A total of 168 households took advantage of this offer and according to Township Supervisor Don Boysen, in formation will be distributed in early February for signup for the program to begin April I. 1993 (the beginning of the township’s fiscal year) The TTF.S service area is Richard J. Choryan. O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Main St Caledonia Michigan Mon.Fri 9 to 5. Sat. 9 to 12 • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Sport Sa/ery Frames 891-9224 David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valiev Caledonia Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FWDAY 9 to 5 supervise the operation of the building and its use. The hall will be available for use only to civic-related meetings within the township, with governmental units hav­ ing scheduling preference. Organizations granted use of the hall shall make applica­ tion on a township form that lists use. and is signed by a responsible member of that group Since it is a public building, the hall is subject to the Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act. Smoking is prohibited except in the specially designated smoking area. Finally , organizations using the hall can not hold the township liable for injuries to people or property. It should be left in the same condition as it was before being used According to Boysen, the policy is necessary for main­ taining the township’s new facility In other business, the board got news of a grant, which is administered through the Michigan Department of Agriculture, for $32,500. This grant will be used to hire a person to work with landowners m the Duncan Lake area An earlier study done by Progressive Engineering showed that pollutants were present in both the soil and water This person will work directly with the owners to reduce erosion and pollution of the ground water The grant is for a one-year period The board approved $2,500 for support of the YMCA for the upcoming fiscal year They also set up a special workshop meeting Tuesday. Jan 26. at 9 a m to work on the budget This meeting will be held at the hall You’ll be flying blind if you take off without a sound financial plan. See us to set up a schedule of savings and investing. Working with your current income and future goals, our helpful, professional staff will assist you in developing a plan you’re comfortable with. Look before you leap, and you’ll be assured of a happy landing. 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68th ST. S.E 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE TATE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ANK ALEDONIA AO 3 Locations Open A0 Day Monday thru Friday and til Noon on Saturday �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 19. 1993 Neigh bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN band. Lyda and Frank Vert helped me buy a Macintosh LC and a donated used black and white monitor set me all up Now. I’m working on how to operate it I put my news on the hard disk, now I have to learn how to pnnt it I have reverse screen, enlarge and audio on it My eyes wouldn't take reading the instruction book, so I could pnnt it. So I had to handwrite the news under the big TV magnifier My eyes can only work a little at a time I rest a couple of hours, then go back Good morning, everyone' The predicted storm really came this time Beautiful, and so far not too cold Johnny plowed exit the driveway and a short path in the hay field so we could take our morning walk I always walk with my ski poles, sum­ mer or winter I try to walk two of three times a day (About one mile or a mile and a half.) My new computer is here now The Mac user club in the area helped get me all set up Financially, Johnny, my cousins and my sister and hus­ T six weeks She's not too com­ fortable right now. but the doctor suggested that she have both done at the same time and get it over with. Sunday Thelma Carl had a surprise visit from her grandnew phew and wife They came over for lunch Then Tuesday. Thelma and a friend went out for lunch That's the news for this week. Wish me good luck to on learning to use my new computer I have quite a step­ ping stone there My eyes and my head need a good challenge Love you all very much See you next week. A T /^AZ^ II ■MM to it again But I am fortunate. I can see enough to work at it. Johnny bought the magnifier for me. so I am doubly blessed I am so for­ tunate Life is so good Now is the slack time for news, a resting up time from the wonderful holiday rush and recharging our batteries for spring Ella Fisher and Mildred Wiley came over to Virginia Root's home Monday to play dominoes together Such fun. a simple relaxed game, good visiting and a wonderful shared time What more could one ask1 Fran Maichele and Florence Fiala attended two daily parts of a two-week daily lecture tour series at Calvin College. They enjoy ed it very much Betty Koepl mger had an operation on both feet for bu­ nions Friday She will be off II /% I Praise concert planned at Christian Reformed Jan. 23 A concert will be held at the Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church Saturday. Jan 23. at 7:30 p m . featuring the Country Praise quartet There will be piano solos by Randy Baker and vocal solos by Ginger Pasma The Caledonia Christian Reform ed Church on the comer of M-37 and 100th Street. Ail tickets are $5. and are available at the Cutlerville Christian Bookstore. Profes­ sional Pharmacy i n Caledonia, or at the door For more ticket informa­ tion. call 245-2831 or 868-6477. Caledonia reunion planned The committee for the Caiedonia High School 1993 alumni luncheon has reserved the date of Saturday. June 19. to hold a reunion at the Caledonia High School cafeteria Anyone who attended the high school through 1948 is asked to take next of the date and plan ahead to attend More information, call Caledonia High School 1993 Alumni Committee chairs Robert and Helen Near at 795-7769 Z^^T TT T’O/^T T I ■ 1 ■« I ■ 1 d "directory ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... P 45 a m l 100 am & b 00 p m WEDNESDAY.......................... Family Fellowship Prayer It Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile* east <4 M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world' FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School........................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11 00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................ 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.............. 6:45 p.m. Awana...................................................... 6:45 p.m. (feuiucti Hulled iirril|rcu (£l|urtl| KALAMAZOO AVENUE [L - at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE 698-8252 I | J MMhUvM Sunday Services........ 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services........ 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Christian Education Classes........ 11:00 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Wednesday: Family Night........... 6.30 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Mark A. Beers. Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School 11:00 a m. Worship Service 10:00 a m 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. I Phone 891-9259 it Pastor Monte C. Bell ® The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Corner stone Wesleyan Church Meeting at th e Comer of Wood School Rd . and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School. Morning Worship Evening Worship .C............... 1000 am .................. 11 no a m. ................ 60c p.m. Phone 795 7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST RAY TOWNSEND. Postor ________________________ 12200 Chief Soondav Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49M8 • 795-7903 Barner Free Programs for All Ages TujBjET j Sunday Wixship 10:00 am A. Sunday School M*** 'Mtea. 1115am Wednesday Night” 6 00 pm -T ft MOST HOLY >£ ROSARY CHURCH 314 E Mam St Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 p.m-----L................ Middleville Every Sunday (. alevhtxnt Classes Taught By Traditional Religious Nuns. 765-3073 or 364-5194 Office Phone H^l ^o0b Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville QQ1 QATQ ovl-oUZo St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............. 10 00 am Sunday School.................................. 1115 a m Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Craig Patterson Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Children s Church Yvih Worship during morning vervicci, Sunday Morning Worship Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening service* (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School..................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 6:45-8:15 Sunday Evening Service......................................... 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night” Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adult* High (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday............................. 6:30p.m. School Youth Gnvp and Adult Clawev Prayer Meeting For information call: 891-81 19 Youth Fellowship, Wednesday............................ 7:00p.m. (ft "| g) 795-2391 Bev. Bobby Dtele Whitlock "God Caret; tor You" Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville, Yt mile new and exciting fellowship" "a Evening Service......................................... 6:00p.m.Sunday Services...................................... 10:30 a m *at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria "People Who Care” 1 III Wesleyan Church Sunday School............................................ 9:30a.m. Sun Morning Worship......................... 10:30a.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5 00 p m Sunday Mass................... 'J OO a m 11 00 a m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street '^r LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 795-3667 Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m Sunday School..................................... 945 am Sunday Morning Worship 11 00 a m Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............. 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday Schoo*. 9 45 a m Morning Worship............................. 11 00 a m 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. The Church where everytxxly is somebody and Jesus Chnst s lord" Rev. Carroll Fowler Surda/ School........................................ 9 30 o m Sunaa/ Morning Worship....................... 10 30 O m Sunday Evening Worship......................... 6 00 p m rviKJwvc?* o .......! uupnI Church Office Phone — 795-9266 20V Wrf/KXr- OoOSQC PostO! Steve Jackson, youth Pastor Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 <Chc (Did ®imr JRrtliodist Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave. S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00a.m Morning Worship 11:00 a m Evening Worship............. 6 00 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whiineyvilie Ave Church SdMiol, >unday 10:00 am o Morning Worship........ 1100 a m ® Fining Worship 6 00 p m Wed Fellowship........ 7 30 p.m tin homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVonner Sr. 89^-7407 . �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 19. 1993 / Page 5 Mam Street Cafe to display students^ fjrst commission CMS art class designs mural for local restaurant HUDSOMLLE Members of a CMS art class pose with the mural they pointed for the Main Street Cafe, owned by Linda Henifin (left). CMS art teacher Paula DeRoos, who oversaw the students work, is at the right. by Barbara (.all Staff Writer From paintings on the walls of caves, to murals on the walls of ancient Roman homes, to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel to the Paul Col­ lins airport mural depicting the life of Gerald R Ford, ar lists have loved to use wall ex­ panse to tell pictoral stories and to decorate buildings and homes So when students in a Caledonia Middle School eighth grade an class decided they 'd like to paint a mural for a local restaurant, they were just carrying on a long and respected tradition The 22 students just finish­ ed the eight-foot by four-foot mural, which depicts a scene at Caledonia's Mam Street Cafe, where the finished work will hang The students painting shows several teenage customers enjoying their soft drinks at the cafe's counter while chatting with a white­ capped waiter The mural also includes other features of the cafe, like the old-fashioned tile floor, the video games and the cater mg service sign CMS art teacher Paula DeRoos said that the idea for doing the cafe mural came about quite accidentally “We had just finished pain­ ting a mural on the wall of our classroom.” she said. The students tried to incorporate in their mural as many characteristics of the cafe os they could. Cafe owner Linda Henifin (left) was pleased the young ar­ tists included her catering business sign as port of the mural. Also admiring the students ideas is their art teacher Paula DeRoos. A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-371 Now Taking Appointments Monday-Fnday Evening Hours Available “I had been telling the kids that I paint business signs, and the> were interested in that idea I commented that pain ting commercial signs could be a way for them to apply their art skills to help them earn money for school and for college " DeRixrs said she happened to stop in at the Main Street Cafe for a cup of coffee last fall, and with the classroom mural and commercial signs still fresh in her mind, she asked restaurant owner Linda Hemfin if the students could do a mural for her restaurant “1 thought it was a great idea.” said Henifin “I liked the idea of having the mural painted by the kids I see here.” When the students agreed that this was indeed a project they'd like to do. DeRoos had them submit drawings of what they thought the mural should look like Paula brought them to me. and I chose the ones I liked best.” Henifin said Andrea Shomler designed the winning drawing, but she said Jill Hofmann and Sue Vredevoogd helped her transfer the small drawing to the large mural board While Shomler and her friends were responsible for the drawing, all the students in the class helped create the mural, working with fast­ drying acrylics “Everyone participated with some part.” DeRoos said The students were adding the final details last week so the mural would be completed by Friday, the end of the semester That day. they earned their TK Class of 1983 plans reunion — The Class of 1983 for Thomapple Kellogg High School will have us 10-year reunion Sept 25 at the Middle Villa Inn in Middle ville. A notice in last week's Reminder incorrectly identi­ fied the class as being from Hastings. For more information about the reunion, call Tim or Deb Lukas a 948-8859. project down to the cafe, where it will be hung on the west wall so that customers sitting at the counter or sitting in the booths will be able to look at it. Henifin said DeRoos said she thought her students had learned a lot from the project. “They've really improved their painting skills.” she commented “They've learned some techniques of layering, for in­ stance. that many students don't learn until college “They worked hard on the details, and did a great job. They want this to be something they'll be proud of when they're older.” The students said they liked doing the mural, and wouldn’t mind trying such a project again. “This ‘commission' is a first for the middle school.” DeRoos said. “But I'd love to see the students do more of these kinds of projects. If any other businesses are interested. I hope they'll call us ”' Ar It took some teamwork to point the murol. and some class members often had to steady the eight foot by four-foot board while others painted. NEW - Joe Boxer Prints — cows, pigs, racecars, dogs, apples, basketball, golf, baseball, hearts, ants. * CHECK OUT THE SALE TABLE New Fabrics Arriving! Sewing Machine Repair by Mr. J 218 E. State St., Hasting* HULST CLEANER 945-9673 PICK UP OPEN Mon Thun Him 5 30 p m STATION - T MILLER REAL ESTATE "The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940" 1. ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING WITH CHY CONVEN­ IENCE Spacious and wooded with 1 plus acres Located right in the Village of Middleville The lovely 3 plus bedroom home with bricked fireplace has many unique features of early 1900 design. The 2 plus stall garage is another attraction of this property Give Jean Chase a call lets walk this property today! Office 945-5182 or home 367-4451 $79 500 00 2. 3 BEDROOM HOME WITH FRONTAGE ON THE THORNAPPLE RIVER. Other features include 2% baths, a formol dining room, family room, a 2 cor garage plus a 20x40 pole building. To see this lovely home coll Gene Poll Office 795 3305 or home 795 9521 $139 000 00 3. HASTINGS This 5 bedroom home is ideal if you re look, ng for prtvocy With over 7 acres the home features large rooms a lovely fireplace 2 porches. I */> baths a born set up for horses and a pond. Coll Koy Stolsonburg for more details Office 795-3305 or home 795-7272 $81,50000 4. MIDDLEVILLE. CHECK THIS OUT Bu tt only three years ago this 3 bedroom home says quality Enjoy the convenience of low maintenance. 3 baths and a family room All this on 3 8 acres with a deck facing the woods This home is close to town with privacy and in on area of newer homes Come see the mony great features in this home by colling Koy Stolsonburg Office 795 3305 or home 795 7272 $112 000 00 5. MCE BUILDING SITE Located east of M>ddleville. 2 plus acres and possible land contract terms Call Gene Poll for more information OH ice 795 3305 or home 795 9521 $15 000 00 MIDDLE VILLE OFFICE f" T'M 497 Arlington. M-37 I H (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker, GRI Kay Stolsonburg, Assoc. Broker L=J 795-9521 795-7272 FULL MEMBERS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 19, 1993 Caledonia dentist moves to new Cherry Valley location by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Mier 34 years at'610 Main St., Dr. Ronald Stegehuis and his staff have moved to new offices at 9505 Cherry Valley, in a building he shares with State Farm Insurance Agent Ken Visser just south of the Caledonia Village Centre. Born and raised in Byron Center and a graduate of the University of Michigan. Stegehuis began his dental practice in the Main Street office with now-retired Dr. James Bricker operating his medical clinic on the other side of the building. "Things have sure changed in Caledonia since those days," Stegehuis chuckled. Along with the move. Stegehuis has added comput­ erized record-keeping and billing and state-of-the-art dental and sterilization equipment. Stegehuis. his wife. Rita, who is her husband's dental hygienist, and the rest of the staff all said they are pleased with the attractive new quar­ ters, which offer about 200 more square feet of office space plus a basement. Record storage, a lounge for the staff and a laundry facil­ ity all will be located in the lower level. Upstairs, Stegehuis proudly shows off his three patient operatories, his new dental equipment, and the new lab, which boasts an autoclave for sterilization of instruments. "People are very concerned these days about sterilization techniques,” said dental assistant Dala Nelson. "This equipment ensures that every instrument is sterilized.” The autoclave looks much like a kitchen microwave, with different settings for the Caledonia dentist Dr. Ronald Stegehuis and his staff pose for a photo in their new offices at 9505 Cherry Valley. From the left are Rita Stegehuis, hygienist; Thelma Erway and Linda Gerke, office staff and Dala Nelson, dental assistant. Not pictured is Arnie Beard­ sley, also a dental assistant. varying sterilization times and temperatures. The hand pieces are even packaged during the sterilization, and remain packaged and sterile until the doctor is ready to use them. Office manager Linda Gerkes pointed out. however, that using the high tempera­ tures is very hard on the hand tools. It eats them up," she said. "But that is just pan of the cost of dentistry these days." Gerkes pointed out the new waiting room, with a special comer set up for young pa­ tients. There they can watch some instructional videos or color or read. After their visits, they can pick a prize from the treasure tooth." In addition to the new equipment. Stegehuis offers cosmetic dentistry, which both enhances the patient's smile and also helps teeth last longer. This dental art in­ cludes such processes as the whitening of teeth, bonding, reshaping, adding a veneer and providing porcelain crowns. Gerkes said that the new computerized record system is a plus for the office staff, and soon even claims will be done electronically. The of­ fice now accepts both Master Charge and VISA for the pa­ tients' convenience. Stegehuis is welcoming new patients, who can make appointments during office hours. Mondays through Fridays the office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to ntxin. Stegehuis' phone remains the same; 891-1240. "We re very proud of our new location and the services we can offer," said Stegehuis. "The whole office was de­ signed to fit the doctor's needs," added Gerke. "It's very efficient, plus the techniques we’ve added also help make everyone’s job run more smoothly." Make Life Less Taxing. Worried about getting your taxes done right? Relax. We can help <. you save time. And save money. After 34 years at his Main Street office. Dr. Stegehuis hos moved his practice to a new office building on M-37, just south of the Village Centre. Advanced placement class offerings expanded at TKHS by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thomapple-Kellogg High School students will be given the chance to enroll in several new advanced placement classes during the 1993-94 school year The school board last month approved the addition of four new courses and the revision of the physics classes. Kevin Briggs, instructor of the already existing advance placement classes in com­ puters and calculus, made the recommendation to the board The four new advanced placement classes are United States History. Literature and Composition. Language and Composition and Chemistry. The physics curriculum will be divided into Advanced Placement Physics and Con­ ceptual Physics. Briggs will continue to develop these courses using these basic descriptions U.S. History will cover American history from Col­ umbus to the present. A number of different materials and textboks will be used, but. the emphasis of the course will be to teach students how to write school essays and to take multiple choice tests. This course will help prepare TK students for the Advanced Placement test that will be given in May 1994 Literature and Composition is a course to emphasize development of skills in the critical reading of imaginative and descriptive literature and in writing about literature and related ideas This is for students who are capable of doing college level work in English and are will­ ing to devote the energy to complete a course that is more vigorous and demanding than other high school English classes Language and Composition is a course in effective writing and critical reading Using the writing process, students will write using various modes A variety of texts will be us­ ed in this class. Texts will be read and analyzed for various elements, such as diction, syntax, tone, structure, pur pose and meaning Advanced Placement Chemistry is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry class usually taken during the first year of college Students will attain a depth of understanding of fun­ damental inorganic chemistry while becoming competent in both qualitative and quan titative laboratory procedures This chemistry class can on­ ly be taken after successful completion of the first year of introductory chemistry Up to this time, all physics classes have covered the same material Beginning next year, an Advanced Placement Physics and Conceptual Physics will be offered The advanced placement class will include topics in both classical and modern physics including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, kinetic theory and ther­ modynamics. waves and op­ tics. and modern physics It will require a thorough knowledge of algebra and trigonometry This course will be beneficial to students going into engineering, the physical sciences, life sciences, pre medicine and some applied sc cnees Conceptual physics will be viewed primarily from a cultural or historical perspcc tive. Emphasis will be on a qualitative understanding of general principles and models. Mathematics required will not extend beyond basic trigonometry “These classes arc a wonderful opportunity for (he students.’’ said Briggs “It gives them a tremendous ad vantage when they go on to college." He also explained that students will be able to take advanced placement tests and possibly qualify for college credit Caledonia Tops No. 546 — Meeting for Jan 12. We welcomed back Christina tonight and wish her success Best weight losses for tonight were by Dawn and runner up Kathy F. Ruth B and Dawn have 10 weeks of perfect attendance Dawn also won the HaHa box Con­ gratulations ladies! You're doing great! Keep it up' Positive action is to make a low-cal dessert Our meeting was kept short because of the weather, so next week please bring your nutrition monographs and we'll use them for our topic Also, we'll discuss the bazaar and a contest committee We drew names for new Secret Pals and we'll reveal on Feb 16th. We meet Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 pm (weigh-m 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church. 250 Vine St Please join us Questions? Call Dawn at 891 9370 Classes • Classes • Classes Country Painting, Jewelry, Quilting, Paper Doll. Photo Albums, Knitting, Crochet, Beg. Sewing (Children & Adults), Floral Swag and ® many more classes! Call today. STOP IN FOR A COMPLETE LIST! Richard A. Blanch Certified Pubhc Accountant (616) 891-1225 P.O Box 276 130 Mam Street Caledonia, Michigan <9316 Ucxvca, FrMir, »6 RAINBOWS END YARN. CRAFTS & VARIETY Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1106 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 19. 1993 I Page 7 National FFA officers tell CHS students what to ‘get’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Tw'o national officers of the FFA visited Caledonia last week to tell students what to “get ' while they were in high school Speaking not only to students from CHS. but also to visitors from Cedar Spr mgs. Hopkins. Lowell and Cassopolis. FFA National Secretary Kevin White and Southern Regional Vice Presi dent Todd Hingson said students needed to “get" out of their comfort zones, “get" off their "but’s," and "get" involved Being in the high school comfort zone means everyone around you is doing the same thing, said Hingson “The first step to growth is stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something dif­ ferent." said White High schools students should not be timid about get­ ting involved in what interests them, even if others around them are not “It might feel a little un­ comfortable to grow, to get out of the comfort zone." he said. They explained that “get­ ting off your but s” means getting out of the habit of say­ ing “I would like to do that, but..." Students need to quit mak­ ing excuses for not doing something, for not joining, for not participating, said the two speakers "Don't end up saying “I wish I would’ve, but " they urged “Get involved" was the point of the whole presenta­ tion White and Hingson said that getting involved with clubs or sports or fund raisers is what makes high school a meaningful experience "Being involved is the essence of high school." said White •Sitting through trigonometry doesn't mean anything unless you can put it to use " Hingson said the nagging dissatisfaction many high school graduates feel when they do receive that diploma is a result of not getting involved with activities outside the classroom The two officers had the students shouting the three “get’s” back at them before ending their presentation “Our main goal is to make Middleville blood drive yields 53 pints last week a positive difference in the lives of young people." said White, who plans to begin studies at California Polytechnic State University. "We go to high schools and leadership conferences to do motivational speeches and try to encourage the students to take on positive roles " He and Hingson. a student at the University of Florida, will travel to schools all over the country during their terms of office They also will spend 14 days in China. Japan and Hong Kong meeting with students there Also attending the presenta tion at CHS were several of the Michigan state FFA of­ ficers. including state treasurer and CHS graduate Holly Bowman She said she hoped FFA would be one of the organiza­ tions students would “get" by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Though the 53 pints of blood collected last Tuesday in Middleville at Thomapplc Township Hall didn t quite meet the goal. Blood Drive Chairwoman Vicky Rick said she was pleased with the turnout Winter storm warnings last week may have discouraged several donors because of severe weather and slippery roads, according to Rick. The goal was set for 70 and Rick indicated that many gallon and over donors, along with five first-timers, were part of the total. She also said that without the help of the volunteers and donations by businesses, the Quick “No-Problem” Claims Service. insured bv Auto Owners about quek. "no probiem Ask us claims service which pays kx your loss r a J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency 'Our Policy is Service 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 involved with “You don't have to live on a farm to belong to FFA." she emphasized “We offer all kinds of leadership training programs as well as the opportunity to learn about the most important business in the world, the business of producing food Prompt insurance service for: • Auto • Home • Farm • Life • Business • IRAs Call today Making your future more predictable Jim Couchenour 1611 S. Hanover St., Suite 112, Hastings Ph. 945-3443 HlIRf/IU T.K. Community Education SEMESTER II CLASSES When you have an insurance claim, you wont have to wart tong to receive your claim check ft you're Officers of the state FFA last week joined national officers Kevin White and Todd Hingson (center) at Caledonia High School for a presentation to area agriculture students and freshmen interested in the FFA organization. White and Hingson urged the students to get involved while in high school. Roger and Patricia Cooper of Middleville decided to moke donating blood a family affair. This was the first time for them both. drive wouldn't have been successful The crews that assisted in­ cluded village workers who helped unload the truck in the morning, the Hernandez fami­ ly helped load up in the even­ ing. volunteer nurses Kathy Blough. Barb Buehler. Mary Loose and Franc y Tobin, blood drop volunteers Sonya Clinton and Sue Raab, and Girl Scouts from Glenda Willet's Cadet Troop, who entertained the kids who came along Phil s Pizza donated a pizza treat for volunteers. Pastoor's pros >ded juice for the donors and the Middleville Lions gave cookies and ham sandwiches Crystal Flash donated a prize worth $20. which was won by Wayne Ham mod Normally the drive takes place at the VFW Hall in Mid­ dleville But Rick worked with Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen for the use of the township hall, which she hopes might be available in the future. The next Middleville blood drive is scheduled for Friday. April 16. at ThomappleKellogg High School Rick reminds everyone that when people donate blood, they donate a pint of life Anyone m good health who t$ over 17 and weighs at least 110 pounds ts eligible to donate For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ’Of payment o» Cal 945 95M «nlh you' canj number H y<x. •»** ic cnarpe an ad -p-***-, , I j TM Hast.ngs Remmdef | Update your business skills for increased job opportunities The following classes will begin the week of January 25, 1993 and run 17 weeks. G.R.C.C. elective credit available. □ Basic Computers Mondays 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Don’t be intimidated by these machines. We ll start you at the beginning and show you what the IBM Machines will do. We will work on WordPerfect 5.1. Instructor: R Smelker □ Independent Business Study Wednesdays. 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Choose your business subject and work at your own pace Many students work on the IBM computers and some improve their keyboarding skills. Instructor M Hoist. □ Accounting 1 & 2 Tuesdays, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Mastery of basic accounting principles is often requested when entering the work force. Books, workbooks and practice sets are provided to help you learn this skill Instructor: Kay Cisler Many other basic classes are offered if you are working toward a High School diploma For High School graduates the fee is $45 00 per semester. TO ENROLL - CALL THE ... T.K. Community Education office at - 795-3397 �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 19. 1993 Benefit set Jan. 23 for Thomas family of Freeport by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A’spunky little girl from Freeport has been through a lot of medical treatment for cancer, and Mill has a way to go, but things look good, her parents say. Randi Thomas, who was born on Aug. 12, 1989, has been undergoing treatment for a brain tumor since February of 1992. When she completes her current round of chemotherapy, she may be able to skip another year of the medical treatment and go to the next step, her father George said. That step, if she has re­ sponded as well as it looks, will be either radiation or surgery, he said. A benefit dinner for the family will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m at the Community Center in Freeport The benefit is sponsored by the Freeport Boosters. The little girl's problems started just before Valentine's Day two years ago. when her parents no­ ticed her right eye was drooping and the pupil did not respond to light At a visit to the doctor, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a tumor the size of a half dollar in the back of her head, George said. The doctors told the young couple that just by the size they could tell that Randi's tumor was cancer­ ous. After a wait for treatment for pneumonia, Randi had BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. iTTi* • They soon noticed an improvement in her eating, and once she was able to eat soft food, and keep it down, Randi enjoyed many scrambled eggs and tapioca pudding. .. brain surgery at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in February Dr. Reynaldo Castillo is known for his expertise in surgery and not leaving a scar. True to his reputation, the faint line down the back of Randi's head is barely discernible. Transferred to C. S. Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Randi had a Broviac Catheter installed right into her heart to allow chemotherapy to be inserted and blood withdrawn. Clotting meant the catheter had to be removed and another installed in a large leg vein, but that too developed clots and Randi had to endure the traditional method of delivery of chemotherapy by needle Brain swelling compli­ cated matters, and a shunt was inserted into her head in another surgery. A tra­ cheotomy was also neces­ sary. She had trouble eating and swallowing, due to the tumor pressing on parts of the brain that controlled those functions, but once the chemotherapy took hold, she responded well. They soon noticed an im­ provement in her eating, and once she was able to cat soft food, and keep it down. Randi enjoyed many scram­ bled eggs and tapioca pud­ ding. her father said. TONING is Health and Fitness IC^'Thee Place to TAN & TONE" 891-4040 I 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) r Behind Faro's Pizza in Caledonia | OPEN Monday-Fnday 8 am to 8 pm; Open at 8 am Saturday When she became very weak, the doctors were un­ sure if it was the pressure on the brain or the medications. Fortunately, it was the stress of the chemotherapy on her body. She came back to Butterworth for the rest of her chemotherapy, which is on a three week schedule. ’She is doing very well," George said, "she lost her hair; she kept it a long time; losing it mostly this fall." An earlier photo shows Randi with long, blond hair. Shortly after the discov­ ery and treatment of Randi's tumor. Patty, who works at the Knoll Group in Grand Rapids, began feeling below par Thinking is was the stress of their child's illness, the couple was relieved and surprised to discover that she was pregnant. Jessica was born on Oct. 23,1992 Patty said she got through the trying time of helping care for a sick toddler and being pregnant by "holding your head up high and doing the best you can." Randi will have tests the middle of this month to see what her status is. after the current chemotherapy is concluded. The schedule sometimes dictates overnight visits for the treatment, others three day stays. The "overnights" are pretty easy, with no appar­ ent effect, but the three day stays tire Randi. They both appreciate the loving care by "every doctor she has come into contact with." They noted Castillo along with Dr. Wilma Ewald, head of radiology at Blodgett, all of the doctors at the University of Michigan. Dr Robert Conners from Butterworth, and the personnel at Pennock Hospital where she has her blood monitored. "And the nurses; espe­ cially the nurses, they are so good to her," Randi's dad said. Patty pointed out that the nurses in the unit w here ^’Clearance Continues... All Winter / gw Merchandise T / y UPTO... I / ftfrfr REGULAR VII PRICE • Ladies' Dresses • Suits • Slacks • Gloves • Sweaters • Shirts • Men’s Jackets • Shirts • Pants • Sweaters Ladies' and Men's Clothing, Jewelry and Accessories LAY A WAY Phone 891-1584 On M-37 in the Caledonia Village Centre OPEN Hon Tues Sa X>€ CZ -*/s" The Thomas family pauses for a photo, with Randi sitting with George and Jessica on Patty's lap. Randi goes see some really sick children, and remark what a spunky, friendly child Randi is. Now an alert and active girl, Randi loves to watch her "movies" of "The 1,001 Dalmatians," "Little Mermaid," "Dumbo" and her new favorite tape, "Beauty and the Beast." With a wide smile, she claims that "I'm a ham! I’m a ham!" when posing for a snapshot. She is also very interested in planes of any kind. She has taken the VIP tour of the Aero-Med station at Butterworth, thanks to the Chief of Flight Operations, Dave Waters, George said. A friend from Hastings Fiberglass, where he works, made special arrangements to fly George to U of M to visit Randi one evening af­ ter work. Lewis Shaw, a certified flight instructor, borrowed a friend's plane and ferried George for a special evening visit to his daughter while she was in Ann Arbor. "It was a special favor for me and Randi," George ex­ plained, "Randi was pretty surprised; it was a great night." George and Patty both like to fly, and Randi loves it. She hasn't flown in a heli­ copter yet, but says when she grows up she wants to be an Aero-Med nurse. Pet of the Week Warm Fuzzies," is a perfect description of this litter of Chow mix puppies that are 10-weeks-old. Chose from either black or brown, male or female. They ore just a few of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs kitty litter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to moke a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday ond from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information coll 948 4885. We have moved! the onice tne office ot of - Call for - CLASSIFIEDS Piece Vour Aa^ert s*ng Message -e-e • 795-3345 • Boies 5 words tor ’2 75 then 10’ per word. 1 you pay in advance, you save 50 b&ng charge DeodLne a Fnday at 400 pjn. Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. | Family Dentistry fR f is now located at.. 9505 Cherry Valley (M-37) Suite B, in Caledonia Our phone number remains the same 891-1240 We welcome new patients and do accept A MasterCard __Plea*v c all for your appointment. ri �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 19, 1993 / Page 9 ‘Facilities Committee’ formed at Thornapple Kellogg by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A close look will be taken at the buildings and grounds of .Thornapple Kellogg Schools, along with future needs of the system, by a newly formed citizen's committee. "We re just barely getting going," said chairman James Verlindc, "but we ll be taking a kxik at growth patterns and trends going on that we think the school board out to know about." Verlinde, who has served on the Board of Education at TK few many years, said the* first meeting resulted in defining areas for the 24 members to study. Some of the areas broken down into smaller areas of study include the school district's facilities, growth, finance, curriculum trends and alternative purposes. School Lunch Menus Thornappte Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday. Jan. 20 Macaroni and cheese, green beans, bread and butter, jcllo/fruit. M S. salad bar Thursday, Jan. 21 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, dinner roll, applesauce Friday, Jan. 22 Pizza (Russo s at H S ), sweet potatoes or cole slaw, banana or orange Monday. Jan. 25 Ravioli/cheese. green beans, com bread, peaches H S Salar Bar Tuesday, Jan. 26 Bar BQ Pork on Bun or Fishwich. golden corn, pears Note: 2W and whole milk available Hot dogs alternate choice at elcmcntanes each day Chocolate milk at elcmcntanes on Thursdays Choice of sandw iches or salad at H S and Middle each day Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Wednesday, Jan. 20 Oatmeal with Br Sugar, raisins, muffin, milk Protect Your Family And Home For Pennies A Day. Auto Owners decreasing term lite and mortgage payment disability insurance provides money to pay oft the mortgage or other debts it you die. and continues making mortgage payments it you're de abted Contact youi local Auto­ Owners agency for details Thursday, Jan. 21 Cold cereal, cinnamon toast, juice choice, milk Friday, Jan. 22 Bagel, cream cheese, peanut butter, o.j . milk Monday, Jan. 25 Cold cereal, biscuit, juice choice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 26 Waffles/syrup. applesauce, milk Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 26 Sub sandwich, fries or peas, fruit choice, milk. Friday. Jan. 21 Nachos supreme, fries or com. fruit choice, milk Monday, Jan. 22 Ham/chcese pita, gr beans or fries, fruit choice, milk Monday. Jan. 25 Chicken nuggets, peas or fries, fruit choice, roll, milk Tuesday. Jan. 26 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup. sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Meal Deal Menu Wednesday, Jan. 20 Chili or potato bar. Vita pup or milk Thursday. Jan. 21 Chicken fajita, french fries. Vita pup or milk Friday. Jan. 22 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita pup or milk Monday, Jan. 25 BYO double cheeseburger, french fries. Vita pup or milk. Tuesday, Jan. 26 Mexican bar. Spanish rice, refried beans. Vita pup or milk. Caledonia Communits Sdwote High Middle Lunch Menu Deal Menu DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Insurance JEFFREY M DeVRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 lost Mom Slioot Caledonia. Mt 49316 PHONE: (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 ^uto-Ou ners Insurunce l*eHnmeCw Busness TAa Ab Wednesday. Jan. 20 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes grass. green beans, roll, milk Thursday. Jan. 21 Egg and cheese biscuit, ap­ plesauce. Vita pup. milk Friday. Jan. 22 Soup or chili, grilled cheese, peas, pears, milk Monday, Jan. 25 Hamburger bun. peas, apptecnsp. milk Tuesday. Jan. 26 Pizza, garden salad, car­ rot celery sticks, fruit, milk Note: Daily alternate to main entree High Middle school ah cane line, salad bar. assorted sandwiches, piz za. fries, snacks, ce cream, yogurt Each sub-committee will concentrate on one of topics. "We’ve got a good group, with a good cross-section of the community,* he said, "young people, retirees, attornies. teachers, and an engineer; people with children in the system, and some without; we have a good representation." "We ll probably not make recommendations, but just present our findings; point out problem areas if we see them." be continued. A written report should be finished by April, and will probably be given to the Building and Grounds Committee of the board. The study is similar to one done about five years ago, w hich forecast facilities needs into the 1990s, Verlinde said. "Right now, it looks like we have enough classrooms, but we have to look to the future." be added. Board members Jan Siebesma and Wendy Romph were involved in the previous facilities study, and have given this committee their advice, he said. In addition to Verlinde. members of the committee are Judy Hendrickson, Marty W'ustman. Mike Schipper. Bruce Kalee, Diana Kamstra, Mike Cnossen. Doug Ybema. Doug Thaler, Lee Wiennga. Tim Neason, John Chruschicl. Pete DeLille, Irene TerAvest, Carol Conrad, Dirk Ncbbcling. Mike Stowell, Tom Carpenter. Ron Babitz. Bob Brady. Robert Herold, Francie Tobin. Gary Thaler and Margo Kiel. Acting as resource people were Supcnintendent Steve Garrett. TK Business Manager Alice Jansma. and board members Gary Van Elst. Richard Roth and Dan Parker. Verlinde invited those who have constructive ideas to add to the discussion to attend one of the meetings which are held the first and third Mondays of the month at the middle school library on Main Street. Middleville. Final examinations planned at TK Schools Final exams for Thornapple Kellogg High School will be given on Jan 20-22. Students are expected to report to those classes in which they have a scheduled test Study halls will be provided for students in the afternoon. Students are not required to attend the afternoon study halls Transportation will be provided at the regular bus time. If a student is ill. a parent must telephone the high school office the morning of the absence in order to be excused. Hot lunches will not be available on exam days ‘Velveteen Rabbit’ to be performed Jan. 30 Caledonia Community Education will present “The Velveteen Rabbit.“ perform­ ed by “For A Good Time Theatre Company." Satur­ day. Jan. 30. at 2 p m. in the auditorium Tickets for the play will be $3 each. To purchase tickets, stop by the Community Education of­ fice or send a check with name, address, and number of tickets requested to: Caledonia Community Educa­ tion. 330 Johnson. Caledonia. AARP provides free tax assistance for older people AARP “Tax Aide” pro­ gram has trained volunteers who are willing to help senior citizens. They prov ide free assistance to low or moderate income older people who may have trouble with their income tax preparation Tax assistance will be available from Feb. I through April 15. In the Middleville area, counselors will be at the VFW Hall. 123 East Main, starting Feb. 2. For an appointment, call 795-9601 In the Caledonia area, counselors will be at the Community Education Building. 330 Johnson St. starting Feb 1 For an appointment, call 891-8117. Senior citizens must bring along the following informa­ tion: last year’s tax forms, forms showing any wages, pension, social security, in­ terest. dividends, contribu­ tions and property taxes. Prescription drug records may also be needed to get that credit. Ml 49316 Tickets also are available at each elementary Parking for this event will be available in front of the high school or in the Caledonia Elementary park ing lot Professional actors from Michigan's most experienced touring theater company will bring to life Margery William's classic tale of a stuffed rabbit who wants to be real. The program is suggested for grades K-6 Final Exam Schedule Wednesday. Jan 20 - 7:45 to 9:30. third hour exam; 9:45 to 11:30. fourth hour exam; and 12:15 to 2:15. study hall Thursday. Jan. 21 7:45 to 9:30. fifth hour exam. 9 45 to 11:30. sixth hour exam. and 12:15 to 2:15. study hall Friday. Jan 22 — 7:45 to 9:30. first hour exam; 9:45 to 11:30. second hour exam; and 12:15 to 2:15. study hall MOM&MPS NEW and USED APPLIANCES 117 W. Main St., Downtown Mlddlsvltlo (1 block East of M-37 Beside Faro's Pizza) OPEN: Monday 1-8; Tuesday-Thursday Friday 11-6; Wednesday 11-8; Saturday 9-3 795-8950 T.K. Community Education WINTER/SPRING ENRICHMENT CLASSES □ Quilting Class When Tues Jan 26 March 2 (6 wks ) Place High School Room 301 Instructor Sue Eastwood Time 7 00-9 00 p m Cos: $22 00 Make Your Own Mountain Dulcimer When Mon Feb 1-15 (3 wks ) Place Htgh School Wood Shop Room Instructor Jack and Shirley Folkertsma NEW! Time 6:30-9:30 p m Cost $50 00 Calligraphy When Tues Apni 20. 27 & May 4 Time 6 30-8 30 p m Place High School Room 301 Cos: $15 00 ♦ supply fee payable to teacher ($5 00 $20 00 pend ing on what you choose ) instructor Chns Hurst * Intermediate class will fofic-w if interest shown Adult Spanish Lessons When Wed Jan 27 March 31 >10 wks ITtme 6 30-8 30 p m Place High School Room 208 Cost $40 00 Instructor Doug Hart NEW1 Gourmet Cooking When Thurs Fee 25 Apnl 1 (6 wks Time 7 00-9 00 p m Place Hgh School Room 301 Cost $25 00 Supphes needed 2 covered contamers wok or large fry pan garibc press parng kadr large knife for chopping -ngrediems to be announced Instructor H VanKudenberg NEW Ballroom Social Dance When Mon Fee 1 - March 8 (6 whs ) Time 7 00-900 p at Place Page Ai Pu-pose Room Coh $25 00 couple inaraetor "Dance HaT or Hastings $13 00 person Dances exude Fan Trot U'akz Swing Jser Bug Rumba or ChaCha <-.?.• - a . - . above □ Golf When Tues 'Thurs April 13 ■ May 6 (4 wks ) Everybody meets Tuesday Apnl 13 Following weeks the class spbts up you will attend either Tuesday or Thursdays 14 classes total) Time 6 30 8 30 p m Place High School 304 Cost $30 00 + baKs on dnving range one night and green fees one mght Decorating Spree in *93 This ts a 4 week senes featuring decorating tips Time wiB be allowed at the end of each session for questions 'answers and to took through samples When Tues Feb 16 March 9 Feb 16 Wallpaper Workshop Feb 23 Colors Fabrics and Styles March 2 Kitchens March 9 Wonderful World of Windows Time 6 30-8 30 p m Place High School 402 Cost $5 00 Instructor Chns Hurst of Decorating Den Shoebox to Showcase Do you -nvest a tot of money m camera Mm and picture developing only io have your pictures thrown mo a drawer' Then come to this 2 week seminar and learn how to preserve your phoios arid display them rn creative ways You w-6 leave the das* writ, a completed page for your atoum When Thurs Feb 11 and 18 Time 7 00900pm. Place High School Caietena Cost $12 50 Ins&ucior Came Page Supples 12 24 pictures and a pair d season NEW! Shoebox to Showcase - Students Ths ciass is same as above only offered to Middle and High School students Great for scrap tyxM* and photr> remembrance atoms When Thur* March 11 and 18 Time 7 00 9 30 p m Place High School Caietena Cow $7 00 Supples 12 24 pictures and a parr >>( scissors : T.K. Courasuuky Education at 795-3397. Deadkne to vj- up for classes s 1 wee* pn</r to starting date �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 19. 1993 Caledonia Council hires expert for planning new developments by Barbara Gall * Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week hired Mark Sisson, a member of the W & W Engineering planning staff, as a consultant during final planning stages of two large housing and school de­ velopments in the village. A certified planner for 14 years, Sisson has worked as a planner for W & W the last four years. Previous to his employment there, he was a planning director for Cascade Township and served as a member of the West Michigan Regional Planning Commission. At W & W, Sisson works with townships, villages and towns in their day-to-day planning operations and helps them with major projects such as creating master development plans. Sisson told the council that he felt his primary training came during his work with Cascade Township from 19X4 to 1987. years when in­ dustrial development was be­ ginning to flourish there. Village Council President Glen Klaver said be had called W & W, which is the village's consulting engineer­ ing firm, to ask about getting some professional help with two major village projects: a bousing and commercial de­ velopment proposed by Jerry Baker and the new middle school building program. Ik said Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg was loo busy to take on any addi­ tional work. Sh Expert hired. Page 11 MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL MINUTES D«kember 22 1992 President Hordy called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m. Present Myer* Oliver Schell inger and VondenBerg. Absent Bray Guest* Margaret Fowler from the Sun and N«w* and Mr and Mr* French. Minute* of the December 8 1992 meeting were approved a* amended Myer* moved that Council adopt the wage increases for 1993 Village Treasurer a $360 00 year raise Village Plan CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP January 13. 1993 A special closed meeting of Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7 05 p m. Present Supervisor Jerry Good. Treasurer Ruth DeVries John Dieleman, Clerk Pot Snyder Steve Gould Gordon Jousma Absent John DeVries Also Present Attorney Jim White Moved Snyder support Jousma to go into closed *es sion Roll Call Aye* Good R DeVries. Dielemon Snyder Gould Jousma Motion carried Adpurned dosed session at 7 13 pm John DeVries arrived at 7 15 p m Discussion wo* held on Village Sewer Expansion and Pete DenHortigh Meeting adjourned at 7 35 p.m Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyder Clerk (441) ner a 90 cent on hour increase. Village Police Chief a 4% in­ crease along with o 1% reduc­ tion in contribution to retire­ ment acting consultant Ernie Ball for 3 month* the $750.00 per month to be used to offset his half of his health insurance premium until his amount runs out then Ernie will pay his own again Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Corned Myers updated Council on a meeting with the D.N.R. concer­ ning the State Revolving Fund. Manager Man*hum and Ball reviewed the Manager * report. Attorney Youngsma re­ quested that Council reviewed the Pretreatment Regulations for existing and new sources of pollution in regards to industrial facilities. With no further business, Myers moved for adjournment Support by Schellinger Ayes all. Carried Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (439) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS GLEN VALLEY ESTATES ASSOCIATION AND CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM CONTRACT NO. 1 • PRODUCTION WELLS 1. RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids for the above project will be received at the office of Prein & Newhof, 3355 Evergreen Drive, NE. Grand Rapids. Michigan until 10:00 a.m., local time on Thursday, January 28, 1993. 2. SCOPE OF PROJECT The project consists of the following: • 2 - 12” production wells, each approximately 300 feet deep • 4-4” observation wells 3. EXAMINATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Plans and specifications may be examined at the offices of: Prein & Newhof, P.C., 3355 Evergreen Drive, N.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan; F. Dodge Reports, 2920 Fuller. N.E.. Grand Rapids, Michigan; Builders Exchange, 4461 Cascade S.E.. Grand Rapids, Michigan 4. DEPOSIT FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Plans and specifications are available at the office of Prein & Newhof. A deposit of ten dollars ($10) will be required for each set of plans and specifications. The deposit is non-refundable 5. BID SURETY A bid bond payable to the Owner in the amount of 5% of the total bid price of the bid shall accompany each bid. This surety shall bind the bidder for a period of 30 days after the Receipt of Bids 6. FUNDING The work to be performed under these contracts will be financed by the Owner. 7. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities in any bids and the right to reject any or all bids in the Owner’s best interest. 8. TIME OF COMPLETION The completion date for this contract is June 1, 1993 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD January 13 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7 40 p m. Present Supervisor Jerry Good Clerk Pat Snyder Treasurer Ruth DeVries Trustees Gordon Jousma John Dieleman Steve Gould and John DeVries Also Present Attorney Jim White Kan Lohela. and 3 citizens. MINUTES Reviewed by Super visor Good Approved os printed. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT Reviewed by Super visor Good. BILLS Reviewed Moved J DeVries support Snyder to ap­ prove bills as printed Roll Coll Ayes Gould J. DeVries Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder Good R. DeVries Motion carried. VILLAGE SEWER EXPANSION Reviewed by Attorney White and Kan Lohela COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Moved Snyder sup port Gould to participate in the Kent County Community Development Block Grant Pro­ gram Roll Call Ayes J. DeVries. Jousma Dieleman Snyder. Good. R DeVries Gould. Motion carried. BOARD OF REVIEW DINNER Moved Dieleman, support Jousma to authorize any Board of Review members and Board members that would like to can attend. Roll Coll: Ayes Jousma Dieleman Snyder Good R Sg/:. a > «. * ;i DeVries. Gould J. DeVries Mo­ tion Carried STREET LIGHTS Clerk Snyder reported that she would like ’o hear from citizens that would like street lights up so at the next Board meeting we could discuss and decide on future street lights She stated that she hod hod many colls on a light at Enchantment and McCords also hod requests for one at 76th ond McCords and 84th and McCords PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Given by J DeVries Reviewed the Private Sewer System Jousma stated be would like to table this Resolution until February so the Board had more time to review CHIPPEWA DRIVE Moved J DeVnes support Jousma to pass resolution to vocote o portion of Chippewa Dr Roll Coll Ayes Dieleman Snyder. Good. R DeVries Gould J DeVnes Jousma. Motion corned. ANNEXATION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY Moved J DeVnes support Dielemon to consent to annexation of territory in Caledonia Township for the Caledonia Community School Roll Call. Ayes Snyder Good R DeVries. Gould J DeVries Jousma. Dieleman Motion corned. B & B WATER WASTEWATER CONTRACT Tabled to February meeting to get information on maintenance contract Would like Dick Baxter to come to the next meeting ond explain the contract. t < WATER SOFTENER Moved Dielemon, support J DeVries to purchase o softener from Buer Well drilling Roll Coll Ayes Good R DeVries. Gould J DeVries Jousma Dieleman Noyes Snyder Motion carried. PRINTERS Moved J DeVnes support Jousma to purchase two new Epson printers from Office Max ond look into getting the other printer fixed Roll Coll Ayes R DeVries Gould. J. DeVries Jousma Dieleman Snyder Good Motion earned FIRE COMMISSION REPORT Given by Supervisor Good. Mov­ ed Jousmo support R DeVries to authorize Hepatitis shots ond blood tests Roll Coll Ayes Gould. J. DeVnes Jousmo Dieleman Snyder Good R DeVnes. Motion corned The Fire Deportment would like to see more addresses on mailboxes It would moke the house easier to find ot night OTHER BUSINESS Amend budget Permission for Arnie Kidder to fake one of the copiers from the Alaska hall basement Moved Snyder support Jousma to allow Tresurer DeVries to put the Public Improvement Fund money from Foremost down on the principle of the loon lor the new building Roll Coll Ayes J DeVries. Jousmo Dielemon Snyder Good R DeVrie* Gould Motion corned Meeting adjourned ot 9 40 p.m. Respectfully submitted Patricio Snyder Clerk (440) ting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL January 11. 1993 The Reg ulor meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order ot 7:00 p.m. with all members present. Minutes of the lost regular meeting and the special December 28 meeting were ap­ proved as printed. Financial statement was accepted ond bills were approved for payment. Motion by Lectka, seconded by Berencsi to approve Change Order #2 of the Maple Street project. Carried. VanLiere introduced Mark Sission from the Planning Division of WW Engineering. Motion by Kegerreis. seconded by Soules to hire Sission on a on coll basis to work with the Village on Planning. Carried. Rodger s report was heard ond discussed. Motions were mode ond approved to purchase skirts for Rodgers ond Loring. Planning Commission s recom­ mendation for the rezoning of certain properties was tabled until January 18 so that the Plan­ ner could review the project Village involvement in the Baker-Caledonia School water system was discussed at length A Resolution to annex proper ties owned by the Caledonia Community Schools and abutting ♦he Village was presented by Kegerreis, seconded by Kidder and passed unanimously. Motion by Soules, seconded by Erskine to accept the bid of Buer for a water conditioner Ayes: Erskine. Kidder, Soule* Lectka. Klaver. Nayes Berencsi Kegerreis. Carried. Motion by Kegerreis, second ed by Erskine to accept the bid of Tri-Us for street sweeping. Ayes Berencsi, Kegerreis Klaver. Erskine. Nayes Kidder Lectka. Soules. Carried. AAML Legislative Conference and seminar* will be held February 16 ond 17. Motion by Soules, seconded by Erskine to pay mileage and expenses (room and meals) for Council persons attending overnight seminars. Carried. Becky Lectka. Paula Moerlond Joan Homrich and Judy Kidder were appointed to the 4th of July Committee by Council action The SECOND ANNUAL VILLAGE GARAGE AND AUTO SHOW will be held August 27 and 28 with rain dates of September 3 ond 4 Shook reported that the INCH BY INCH fund raiser for the Library is going well with $2000.00 of their goal of $5000 00 in hand ut this time More help is needed Other items discussed were the new law pertaining to com pensation for Village Presidents ond Trustees. STS Wilcox Con tract; Short Street work, law en forcement. school sign* and tree work Budget workshop will be January 18. Meeting was adjourned at 10 30 pm Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (438) VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Mid­ dleville, held at the Village Hall, Middleville, Michigan, on January 12,1993 at 7:00 p.m., an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville was adopted. AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville, THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from the C-2 Highway Commercial District to the R-3 Multiple Family Residential District. Lots 1-2, Block 73, Babcock’s Addition. Lots 9-10, Block 73, Babcock’s Addition. Effective Date: January 12, 1993 A copy of this Zoning Ordinance amendment may be inspected at the Middleville Village Hall located at 100 East Main St. in the Village of Middleville, during normal business hours. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 19. 1993 / Page 11 EXPERT HIRED, continued from Page 10"But I think we owe it to the citizens of the village to get professional help with projects that could double the size pf the village," he said to the council. "I know it's go­ ing to cost us some money, but I think we need the help." Baker's proposed develop­ ment includes 223 residential and 12 commercial sites, while the new middle school project will add about 100 acres to the village if the Community Schools' annexa­ tion request is approved by both the village and town­ ship. Sisson said his services of­ ten arc hired on a time and materials basis, with a basic hourly charge of $62.50 an hour. Reviewing a site plan for a township, he said, usually takes him five to eight hours and costs from $300 to $500. His services would include comparing the site plan to the local ordinances and prepar­ ing a report with recommen­ dations and a memo for the Hanning Commission. His services do not extend heyond the council’s approval of a project’s final site plan. Sisson said that some of W & W’s municipal clients pay for planning services by es­ tablishing a fee structure for developers. The fee money is placed in an escrow account, which is used to pay consul­ tant fees. Any unused escrow funds arc returned to the de­ veloper. In this way, tax money is not used to pay for the planning process of the project. However, the latter option is not available to the village this time because procedures for both the school and Baker projects are too far along. The council voted 6-0 to hire Sisson. Council Trustee Doug lectka abstained be­ cause he is an employee of W & W Engineering. W & W will present the council with a formal pro­ posal outlining Sisson's re­ sponsibilities and compensa­ tion, and he will begin his work with the village as soon as possible. His first job will be to re­ view Baker's rezoning appli­ cation for his development. The Village Planning Commission has recom­ mended council approval for the request, but council members agreed they would like to hear Sisson's recom­ mendations before taking a vote. The council tabled its de- Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ActionAds! cision until its Jan. 18 budget workshop. In other business last week, the council: • Authorized Lectka to get estimates on how much it would cost the village to construct its own public water system. These figures will be used in the council s decision on whether to include the village in the public wafer system Baker is planning for his housing development. Caledonia Community Schools already have decided to connect to the water, and Klaver said Baker needs to know by spring whether (he village also plans to buy into the system. • Approved the request from Caledonia Community Schools that the village annex 100 acres of school property on the east side of Kraft Avenue. The annexation will place the entire 150-acre parcel within village boundaries, permitting the schools the convenience of dealing with only one municipal body. (See related article.) • Recommended the village and township accept the $1,350 bid from Buer Well Service of Caledonia to put in a water conditioning unit at the new village/township hall. The township also must approve the bid. • Awarded Tri-Us Sweeping Service the con­ tract for sweeping the village streets and hall parking lot for a bid of $3,461.60. The council agreed, however, to delete sweeping the parking lol behind Main Street for a $150 savings. • Formally approved Paula Moorland, Judy Kidder, Joan Homrich and Becky Lectka as members of this year s Fourth of July Committee. The committee meets monthly and welcomes all Caledonia area residents to join the planning for this summer's celebration. Interested volunteers can call 891-0384 for meeting infor­ mation. RABIES Vaccinate Your Pets SPECIAL FEES THROUGH FEB. 28. 1993 ONLY! s1300 3 Year Vaccine 1 Year Vaccine Heartworm Test — Save '5.00 (If done with vaccines) ARK VETERINARY SERVICES Gun Lake Middleville 792-9500 795-2300 Dorr Mulliken 681-2388 517-649-2323 PUTTING THE PEDAL TO The shock. the anguish, the damage — the results of a crash far outweigh the time you save by driving fast. It’s a fact that your chances of hitting someone or something increase as you exceed the speed limit. A crash like this can happen in a heartbeat. And when it does, it will change your life forever MNG.GE7S YOU NOWHERE. FAST. US Deportment of Vonsponohon �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 19. 1993 Caledonia Scot eagers still ‘unable to get over the slump’ SPORTS The Caledonia varsity basketball team showed en­ couraging signs last week. but still came up on the short end of two encounters The Scots lost last Tuesday . 59-57. to Godwin and drop­ ped a 57 49 O K Gold Con tcrence decision against South Christian Caledonia shot a poor 29 per­ cent from the floor and lost the battle of the boards. 43-28. two factors coach Ijirry Rea said played major roles The coach added that 23 of the Sailors’ rebounds came at the offensive end Despite he defeats. Rea said he is encouraged by his team’s effort. “Were getting better, we’re making progress.” he said We just haven’t been able to get over the hump Alan Abo scored 15 points for the Scots and sophomore Pat Stegeman netted 10 Caledonia, now 0-5 in the league and 0-8 overall, will play at Allegan tonight and will resume O-K Gold action Friday at Forest Hills Nor­ thern. the team leading the league with a 5-0 record In Tuesday night’s contest between Godwin and Caledonia, it was a game of foul shooting The teams combined for 48 attempts. 37 points, and both shot above the 75 percent mark Ironically , it was two suc­ cessful free throws with one second remaining that gave the visiting Wolverines a 59-57 victory over the Fighting Scots The game, which was full of turnovers, missed field goals, and great defense, started at a slow pace, with Caledonia grabbing the early 15-13 advantage after one quarter But cold shooting plagued the Scots, and they went scoreless for 4:08 during the second stanza and found themselves trailing by three at the intermission Godwin came out of the locker room hot and went on a 12-6 run to give the Wolverines a 48-39 advantage heading in to the final stanza Just when it looked as if Godwin would finish off the Scots. Caledonia made its run. Behind the uptempo, full­ court pressure, the Scots climbed back into the bailgame Al Aho lead the charge w ith six points in a 10-4 spurt which brought the Scots within one with 3:10 remain­ ing. The Scots continued to scrap and took the lead with 1:24 remaining on an Aho jumper After a Godwin free throw to tie the score at 57, Caledonia ran down the clock, hoping to take the final shot. The Scots failed, however, and turned the ball over with five seconds left Godwin’s Joe Crittendon picked up a loose ball and tried a 60-foot shot at the buzzer However, a controversial hand-checking foul was whistled against the Scots in the backcourt with one second remaining. Crit­ tendon went to the line and hit both shots to drop the Scots. Caledonia's Dave Scheid dishes off to teammate Pat Stegeman during the Scots’ Friday night contest with South Christian. 59-57. Senior guard Dave Schied led the Scots with 20 points. followed by Aho with 19 and junior Dustjn Ru|h wh<) had |2. Caledonia seventh-grade basketball coach Mark Uyl contributed to this article. Trojans lift overall dual mat record to 6-1 Brion Folkersmo (11) takes a jumper over the South Christian defense. Do the Lite Thing. POLARIS Believe II Middleville won two of three dual wrestling meets last week, and one of the victories was over O-K Blue Conference rival Hamilton. The Trojans last Thursday evening beat Hamilton 39-30 to lift their league dual meet record to 2-0, but they lost 48-12 to Battle Creek Pennfield in the same evening, leaving their overall dual record at 6-1. Two days earlier, coach Tom Lehman s group de­ feated Climas-Scotts 54-10 in a nonconference dual en­ counter. Three Trojans came up win pins in the victory over Hamilton, Mike Nelson at 130 pounds, in 3:16; Chad INDY LITE. Here’s one light­ weight, low cost sled that does all the right things. 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Winning by pins were Andy Myers (103) in 51 sec­ onds, Ketchum (112) in 1:28, Terry Trudell (125) in 49 seconds, Scott Schantz. (152) in 1:55 Chris Foster (160) in just 20 seconds, Joel Appel (189) in only 12 seconds and Tim Raphcl (275) in 1:14. Ryan Winchell (119) and Steve Austin (135) were awarded forfeits. The Trojans will wrestle at Godwin Thursday night in another O-K Blue Conference dual meet. Scot matmen fall to Kenowa Hills Kenowa Hills defeated Caledonia 42-27 in an O-K Gold Conference wrestling dual meet Thursday, drop­ ping the Fighting Scots' league record to 1-2. Coach Jim Maxim said the meet's final result could have gone the other way if the Scots could have come up with victories instead of losses in just two matches. ’’There were a couple of upsets tonight," the coach said. "Were a young team, and we have a lot of fresh­ men and sophomores picking up points." Maxim said one of the key underclassmen on his team is sophomore Dan Simmons, at 171 pounds, who ran his sea­ son record to 9-0 Thursday with a pin in 2:13. "He's an inspirational kid," Maxim said. "Like a freight train, he's non-stop when it comes to wrestling. He's like an assistant or a captain on this team." Three other Caledonia wrestlers won by pins Thursday night, including Adam Stauffer (103) in 2:57, Chad Mescar (125) in 4:35 and Joel Aldricvh (275) in 3:04. Jason Haywood (130) ux* a 7-3 decision from Eric Engleman. Despite the loss. Maxim said, "Our improvement has impressed me. There is excitement in these kids." Things won't get any easier this week, however. Caledonia will be at Cedar Springs Ihursday evening to face the O-K Gold favorite. Then the Scots will compete in the Reed City Invitational Saturday. Scot purple team splits two The seventh-grade Caledonia Purple team split two close games, bringing its season record to 4 2 They were in a one point loss to Byron Center, 45-44, and a 34-30 win ovef Lakewood — both were close and hard fought The loss to Byron wasn't decided until a last-second shot bounced off the nm at the buzzer Rob Lillie with 14 points. Todd Bloemer with 10 and Dan Drake with seven led the Scots' scoring The Scots rallied from a eight point halftime deficit in the win over Lakewood Lillie again led the scorers with 12 points while Eric Cross had seven and John Hess with five. Todd Bloemer's defense and Josh Conrad’s rebounding were keys in the win. accor­ ding to Coach Denny Crum �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 19. 1993 / Page 13 Middleville fjghts of£ Byron Center in tuneup Trojans eye O-K Blue league showdown with Calvin Christian Middleville struggled with Byron Center for three quarters before finally outgunning the Bulldogs 20-9 in the last eight minutes Fri­ day to take a 64-52 hardcourt decision The victory lifted the Tro­ jans’ overall season record to 5-2. and they are now 4-1 in the O-K Blue Conference, tied with Godwin for second place, one game back of powerful Calvin Christian Middleville this Friday will entertain the league-leading Squires The Trojans trailed by one point in each of the two open­ ing periods. 16-15 and 28-27. and took a slim one-point ad vantage. 44-43, as the fourth quarter began But things started to happen after that The Bulldogs had suc­ cessfully bottled up 6-5 senior Jeff Roodvoets until that final period, when he scored 11 points Opening things up were Brian Drummond and sophomores Nathan Bundy and Jim Mason, who hit some shots from the outside and some free throws to give the Trojans a slighly bigger cushion to work with That forced Byron Center's to come out more instead of sagging and collapsing on Roodvoets "That really opened it up." said coach Kurt Holzheuter “Once we got that lead, they had to extend their defense " Roodvoets finished with 18 points and he grabbed 12 re­ bounds Bundy added 12 points, sophomore Andy Brewer had eight and Mason seven "We're starting to get some ocher kids (besides Rood­ voets) to score." Holzheuter said, noting that 10 of the team members broke into the scoring column during the evening "And we did a nice job of keeping our composure ‘ Brewer chipped in four assists. David Olthouse had seven rebounds and Drum­ mond had three steals Middleville cashed in on 20 of 43 shots from the floor for 47 percent Byron Center, meanwhile, made 18 of 46. for 39 percent "They (Byron) haven't won yet and a lot of people thought we were going to run all over them." Holzheuter said The Bulldogs are a juniordom mated team and their jayvees were 16-4 last season, so the Middleville coach said he expects they will give op­ ponents a lot more trouble than they expect in the future. The Trojans will have their work cut out for them next Friday with Calvin Christian, ranked among the top 10 in Class C statewide this year Middleville first must get past Wayland in a nonleague contest tonight on the Wildcats' floor Hastings last Tuesday night beat Middleville 54-38 in a nonconference game The Saxons went on a 12-0 tear in the opening minutes and was up 22-6 at the end of the first quarter After that, the two teams battled evenly. "We maintained a 10- or 12-pomt lead." said coach Dennis O’Mara “We could never improve on that for the rest of the game “I think their defense disrupted some of the things we tried to do. the coach ad­ ded "We didn’t execute as well as we needed to and we didn't do a good job on the boards ’’ The Saxons led 31-19 at the half and 42-29 at the end of three periods Brad Gee pumped in a season best 23 points and had seven rebounds to lead Hastings. Matt Brown added 16 points and Matt McDonald had eight points and four assists. Jeff Roodvoets scored 16 points and collected nine re­ bounds for Middleville and Jim Mason had seven points The T rojans outboarded Hastings 25-18 The Saxons had a good shooting night, hitting 22 of 45 for nearly 50 percent, but O'Mara said he was concern­ ed that his team had so few field goal attempts Mid­ dleville was 16 for 40 from the floor. for 40 percent. Middleville JV’s split 2 games Middleville's junior varsity basketball team defeated Lee and lost to Hastings last week Friday the Trojans were hosts to the Lee Rebels and jumped off to a 20-8 first quarter lead and never trailed. as they defeated Lee 62-40. Middleville had balanced scoring, with Jeremy Ander son leading the team with 15 points and six steals. Steve Converse had 13 points and seven rebounds, Chris DeBlaay 12 points. Tim Unbeaten Scot wrestler wins title at Delton tournament Dan Simmons lifted his season record to 12-0 Satur­ day by winning the first-place medal in the Delton wrestling invitational The Caledonia wrestling team, meanwhile, finished seventh in an eight-team field with 44 points Belding won the tourney with 143Vi and Three Rivers was second with 122 Simmons, wrestling at 171 pounds, didn't allow any of his opponents to last as many as 60 seconds He started the day with a pin in just 36 seconds, stuck his second op­ ponent in 56 seconds and recorded a 29-second fall over Travis Homister of Delton in the finals Other Scots who earned medals were Adam Staffer, who was third at 103, and Ryan Sinclair, who took fourth at 160 Stauffer earned his thirdplace medal by pinning Matt Picketts of Marshall in 2:53 in the consolation finals Roodvoets. eight and Brad Williams and Kevin Holst, six points each. The following Tuesday (Jan. 12) Middleville lost to Hastings in a very close game. At halftime the two teams were knotted at 27 each. It was Hastings' three-point shooting in the second half that made the difference, as the Trojans were defeated 56-52. Steve Converse led the team with 19 points and seven re­ bounds. Scott Meyers and Brad Williams added eight points each. Jeremy Anderson had four assists. Middleville's Nathan Bundy (32) dribbles on the baseline as Matt Brown of Hastings attempts a steal in the Trojans' 54-38 loss last Tuesday evening (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK 8th grade eagers take Hastings teams The T.K. eighth-grade basketball team defeated Hastings 57-29 Jan. 12 to im­ prove its record to 5-1. The Trojans played one of their most consistent games of the year as they moved to a early lead and continued to in- 7th grade eagers win at Hastings The Middleville seventh­ grade basketball A team defeated Hastings 42-26 Tues­ day night. Jan 12. Nate Pranger led the Trojans with 12 points. Richie Frazer had nine and Spencer Romph and Nate Schmitz each had seven. The B team also defeated Hastings, winning 43-12. Chad Schut led the balanced attack with eight points and Dan Kokmeyer and Mike Pott each had six. The next game will be Fri­ day at home against Byron Center. Letterheads PRI bjVr' CdOUC’S AUTO SERVICE y' 416 Third St.. Middleville \) Including Foreign Cars | • Fast Service - no Long Waits WE RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Busine$s Ca,ds !•’J Envelopes .. y,-■ Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by 1952 N Broadway (M 43) /1 In Depth Control Depth control of seed planted is critical That's why we build a heavy duty full parallel linkage into each row We slice the residue with 4mm offset blades liefore reading depth with the press/gauge wheel, so there is a consis tent 1 1 relationship between the gauge wheel and the point of drop We articulate the gauge wheel to allow for turns and contours. Pressure settings are "user friend — -W ly," with a range of 80# 580#, depending on what you . need the opener to accomplish There is 8" of vertical travel in each individual opener, to compensate for ir jans were Nate Schmitz with 15 points. Nate Pranger with 10 points and Doug Beinns. nine The Trojans record now stands at 4 -1 795-7022 A • Tune-Ups to Engines defeated Hastings 32 24 to improve its record to 4-0 The Trojans finally broke open a close game in the third quarter Pacing Ik s attack were Chris Niles with 14 points and Dave Botwinski with eight /1 In Seed Placement CrustBuster's patented "wobble slot" seed cup is the only cup on the market that can singulate a soybean seed. PERIOD. When we install a grass seeder on a drill, we use the same cup. It can meter alfalfa, canola, and all the rest No cracking (no pinch points). No bunching, no "collective dumping." A little more expensive to build, but having the most accurate cup on the market is well worth it. TK 7th graders defeat Lee The Thornapple Kellogg seventh grade basketball team defeated Wyoming Lee last Friday. 67-16 Leading scorers for the Tro­ crease it as the game progressed. Ixading the scoring for TK were Dave Liu. and Chris Mason, with 12 points each, and Steve Lehman and Jeremy Schriver with 10 apiece The Trojan B team also The “All-Plant.” It does — with precision CrustBuster nWM EQUPMFM MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC 735 E. Sherman St , Nashville. Ml (517) 852-1910 Doug Miller. Owner Salesmen GARRY BRODBECK ISIS) 3741015 Home • DOM GRAFF (517) 5S3 31S2 How �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 19. 1993 Scot spikers cature second tournament championship The Caledonia volleyball team realized a dream Satur day by winning the Wayland Invitational. Coach Peg Mulhenn said the girls have been talking about winning this tournament ever since she began to guide the team “Winning the Wayland tournament was an asset," she said. “We know that it has been known for its tough competition We hope it helps TK 8th grade eagers beat Lee, 38-24 The Thornapple Kellogg eighth-grade basketball team defeated Lee. 38-24. Friday. Jan. 8. to improve its record to 4 I The first half saw the Tro­ jans holding a slim four point lead The second half saw the Trojans outscore Lee 20-10 to put the game away Top scorers for T K were Chris Mason with 15 points and Dave Liu with 10 build the confidence of our team in the O-K Gold Con­ ference play The Fighting Scots went 7-1 in pool play to qualify for the semifinal round They beat Middleville 15-10. 15-13; Hastings 15-11. 15-6; and Forest Hills Nor­ thern 15-2. 15-3. and split with Hamilton 15-5. 2-15. In the semifinals, the Scots beat Allegan in three sets. 15-17. 15-10. 15-8 They came back to win another three-setter in the finals. 15-9. 6-15 and 16-14 In both the semis and finals. Caledonia had to rally to win The Scots trailed 6-3 in the second game against Allegan before turning things around and they were behind 8-4 in the third game They were down 12-6 against Hamilton in the third and decisive game "We called timeout (when down 12-6 vs Hamilton)." Mulhenn said “ We told them they had to give it all they had Our girls knew that if they were to win this tour­ nament. they had to come hack and attack the ball." The team s attack percen­ tage for the say was 77. with Laura Shane leading the way with 82. followed by Michelle Colburn with 80. Liz Mast 79. Jenny Tuinstra 78. Heathem Bums 76 and Nikki Sutter 73 Mast came up with 10 blocks in the semis and finals In pool play. the team serv­ ed 91 percent and had 65 kills. Caledonia had 123 kills for the entire day "They played well as a team." Mulhenn said. “They played consistently throughout the day She said she was particular­ ly pleased with the way the Scots showed stamina and character in staging three comebacks against Allegan and Hamilton in the last two rounds. Another factor, she added, was "our ability to capitalize on their mistakes " Last week Monday the Scots won twice in a double dual match at Calvin Chris­ tian They beat the host team 15-6. 15-7 and then bested Middleville 15-1. 15-7. Jenny Tuinstra had five kills and five serving aces against Calvin. Colburn had seven service points against Mid dleville and Laura Shane had six. Tuinstra added two aces Mast had five kills for the evening The Scots now are 14-4 in dual matches this season and they have won two tour­ naments. the one at Way land and another at Comstock Park Jan. 2. Caledonia will play next at home Monday. Jan 28 against Byron Center Middleville team joins gymnastics contest The Gymnastics in Motion Team of Middleville, coached by Cathy Moma and Jerry Sessions, competed in Gonyons Polar Bear Classic at Muskegon last week and won several awards in the event. Teams at the meet were Boyne Area Gmnastics. Gym America of Ann Arbor. Gonyon Twisters of Muskegon. West Shore Gymnastics, Greater Kalamazoo Gym­ nastics. Mt Pleasant Gym­ nastics and Gymnastics of Cindy Just Turned 16. The Gymnastics in Motion team from Middleville, as they appeared at Go nyon's Polar Bear Gymnastics Classic at Muskegon Jan. 10 (front row) Sarah Stowell, Jamy Cross, Andrea Moma (back row) Lindsey Thornton, Cheri Sessions and Kelli Brice. Jennifer Finkbinder did not compete that day. Middleville The members of the Mid­ dleville* team are Andrea Moma, Jamy Cross, Sarah Stowell, Lindsey Thornton, Cheri Sessions, Kelli Brice, and Jennifer Finkbinder. They So they took the time to talk with Cindy about drugs. They realize that in today s world she has probably already been approached by someone attempting to lure her to start using uppers or maybe something even more dangerous. They told Cindy what drugs can do and how they can affect her future chances of having a productive life. Now she can make the right decision if she’s ever confronted with it. So why wait until tomorrow to talk to your children. Ihlk with them today. TkeiSMD, flnd have been attending several competitions this fall and winter. Cheri Sessions of the Mid­ dleville team won the first place medal in all around competition at the meet Sarah Stowell Cross scored high win awards in competition Muskegon and Jamy enough to all around West students learn by ‘art talks’ Each year the Thornopple-Kellogg Parents and Elementary Teachers group presents art talks at the elementary schools. 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Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Hortense Palmer would like to express our thanks to all our relatives and friends for the prayers, flowers, cards, food and memorial contri­ butions, and many thoughts of kindness during her illness. Special thanks to Rev. Stanley Finkbcincr for his words of comfort and to Hospice, espe­ cially to Helen Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. Connie Beeler for their special care. Your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten. Paul Palmer Larry & Linda Palmer Scott Palmer Tony & De & Cody Palmer Kathy Hcrp & Skip Kulkowski Mandy & Mike Hcrp IN APPRECIATION We want to give the most heartfelt thank-you to everyone that had a part in all the tributes to Eric DcGroolc. We have seen the basketball and soccer memorials in the high school and the band memorial in the Middle school. We arc so overwhelmingly proud and know that Eric would be too. This has certainly been a hard year, and you (Eric's friends) have made it easier. Thank you basketball and soccer teams for wearing arm bands with his number. Thank you for dedicating the band concert to Eric. Thank you for the memor­ ial in The Sun and News. Thank you for the dedicated page in the year book. Thank you for all the flowers on his grave and the soccer nite lite that now makes a special light in his room. When we ask Eric what friend he was with the most at school, he replied, “We all arc friends and hang around together.” We can sec that. We appreciate the notes and cards, the visits, phone calls, and hugs. Thanks so much for everything! We arc so blessed, as Eric was, to have his friends. Sincerely, Eric DcGrootc's family Many of the children grew ears or looked like they might be ready for o fiesta. These four third graders (l-r). Kevin Ehmry. Melinda Roth Amanda Boot and An drew Kalee were no exception. Hats-on makes funny Friday activity West Elementary second grader Janine Dykstra takes Goofy along to pick out a book. 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Take-Out Orders Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK HfHf 5 I OCX Heal O»ee»* CUS tOMf H$ MIDDLE VILLA INN On M 37 North of Middleville Open 7 Days a Week Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 Sun. Thura. 3:30-10.30 pm; Frl. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9799 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-01-26.pdf 87a318bed13049c4ab88f2680383ea5d PDF Text Text BULK RATS U.K POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year Caledonia School Board gives Superintendent ‘high marks’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Schools Superintendent Robert I. Myers received a vote of ap­ proval from the Board of liducation in a closed evalua­ tion session Jan. 19. "Overall, we rated him outstanding' and wc agreed that we arc very lucky to have him,** said Board President Sharon Oat ley after the meeting. "His contract was renewed with high marks." Myers' new contract runs until 1995, Oatlcy said. His salary will not be negotiated until July 1, but for 1992-93 Myers earned $81,386 as head of the fiveschool district that employs about 400 full-and part-time staff and substitutes. As su­ perintendent. he oversees a $15.8 million budget, the ed­ ucation of about 2,500 stu­ dents and the operation and No 262 I January 26. 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Caledonia School Superintendent Robert Myers maintenance of all district fa­ cilities. He was evaluated not only (Nt his personal qualities, but also on his skills in adminis­ tration, public relations and personnel management, and on his ability to keep the board informed about school operations and to respond promptly to its directives. See High markt, Page 6 Zoning board drafts bed and breakfast ordinance Yankee Springs board prepares for new year, commends treasurer by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township board spent much of its first meeting of the year preparing for matters that will handled in the future. Among the future matters will be an ordinance govern­ ing bed and breakfasts. Bob Herold, the new township treasurer, wanted to commend past Treasurer Alice Jansma and Bob her husband. “This township should ap­ preciate all of the work done by Alice and Bob.” said Herold. “They put in much more time than they were ever paid for.” Marsha Herold was ap­ pointed deputy treasurer for the township. It is a state law that a township or municipali­ ty must have a deputy treasurer who can act in the absence of the treasurer Board members raised the concern that if Bob Herold was gone. Marsha might be. too. The board was assured that this arrangement would work out well for township. The position itself is mH a paid one However, when Marsha Herold works for the township, her hourly rate will be $7 per hour. Bank depositories for Yankee Springs Township will remain the same as in the past. City Bank of Hastings and Old Kent. Current assessment bills have a stub stating that they will be stamped and returned to the property taxpayers. Herold said that this prac­ tice gets very costly The board voted to discontinue the return of tax stubs when new bills are printed unless pay­ ment is accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope Tom Rook of the Gun Lake Sewer Authority said all water and sewer hookups were sup­ posed to be completed. However, one township resi­ dent had been hooked up at her residence, but not at an adjacent vacant lot that she 4 owns Township Supervisor George London assured her that this would be taken care ol He said that anyone else who was supposed to be get­ ting water ami sewer service, but had mH yet been con­ nected. should contact the township office. Morey Drive residents had requested estimates for paving their road from Bassett luike Road west The Barry County Road Commission said that H would cost nearly $25.000 to do the job The Township Board said Morey Drive was mH a priori ty for paving Several iHher more traveled roads need resurfacing or paving If Morey Drive was to be ’ paved, it would be done as a special assessment district Much of the land on this road See Ordinance, Page 2 Gun Lake Winter Festival set to go this Saturday by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Gun Lake Winter Festival this year will be jam-packed into one day at the Yankee Springs State Park. Organizers say the event promises to have something for festival-goers to do or watch every minute of the day. This Saturday is the day. and chairman of the event, Jody Van Huisen, promises "all of the hooting and hollering events" have been kept as pari of the celebration of winter, and some have been expanded. Because of the number of activites. Van Huisen said the best and favorite attractions will be happening all day, some of them at the same time. A breakfast buffet at the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club will be available from 7 to 11 a.m. and the park gates will open for the 12th annual Winter Festival at 8 a.m. The Festival events continue right up to a Las Vegas Night scheduled at the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club at 6:30 p.m. and a Karaoke contest that begins at 7:30 p.m. at Daisy Mae's. An increase to 20 broomball teams means — * The themes for the festival this year are family fun and safety, with special emphasis on family events, and an alcohol free environment. 5 J continuing play action during the day, starting at 9 a.m. Women's teams will also be in the broomball competition, said Van Huisen, and there will be increased referring at all of the games. The themes for the festival this year are family fun and safety, with special emphasis on family events, and an alcohol free environment. Van Huisen said. An ice rescue demonstration will be given by the Thornapple Township Emergency Services, and information bixHhs from the Barry County Red Cross and Winter Festival will be at the park. Also scheduled for the eventful day is a poker run, ice bowling, a hit the outhouse competition/ Keystone Cops looking for people to jail, stage shows, and, if weather permits, a mock assault by Air National Guard Helicopters. The Winter Festival ice­ fishing contest, which started Sh Festival, Page 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia planners appoint group to discuss mobile home parks • Thornapple Kellogg School Board adopts bloodborne pathogen policy • Caledonia schools recognize board members This file photo show just some of the activities that can be found at Winter Festival at Yankee Springs State Park this Saturday • Heritage Day ’93 plans get under way • Twp. planners to act on commercial operations in residential area �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 26, 1993 Tables razoning forjiark unti[ recommendation received Caledonia planners appoints group to discuss mobile home parks by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A Caiedonia Township Planning Commission sub­ committee will meet with de­ velopers of a proposed mo­ bile home park to discuss plans before voting on a re­ zoning request for the pro­ ject. The commission had promised to make a decision at its Jan. 18 meeting on whether to recommend ap­ proval of a rezoning request that would allow developer Jim Steketee to continue lo­ cating a 50-acre mobile home park at 5551 76th St., be­ tween Kraft and Patterson ORDINANCE, belongs to the state l»ndon said he would send a letter to the Michigan Department of Resources on behalf of the residents, adding that the cost of paving pro­ bably would fall to Morey Drive residents In other township business, the board approved pouring a cement slab under the recycl­ ing bin Conditions of the unpaved parking lot made it dif­ ficult for the company who empties it regularly It also was reported that the Yankee Springs Planning and Zoning Commission has writ ten an ordinance about Bed & Breakfast operations If approved by the avenues. That property now is zoned rural residential and mobile home parks are allowed only in the R-3 district with a spe­ cial use permit. However. Kurt Hassberger, Steketee s attorney, said at the Jan. 18 meeting that his client sensed the commission was uneasy about making a decision on the rezoning without having a site plan for the park project We wanted to come here this evening and take the pressure off (making a deci­ sion)." said Hassberger. He said that the developers first would like to discuss from frontpage township, bed and breakfasts will be allowed in any district except for those zoned for mobile homes Anyone who plans this type of operation must apply for a special use permit. The Planning and Zoning Board approved a request to hire Land Bowman of South Central Michigan Planning Council to help them as they review the township zoning ordinances Bowman has acted as con­ sultant for Yankee Springs for the past three years. The Township Board must approve them before any ac­ tion can be taken SORE FEET / ANKLES? j g Assignment accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems h:.. KENT PODIATRY I r v wL* Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 4 b ^12 Main Street in Caledonia 4/ 9 Call...891-9133 plans for the park with the commission or its appointed subcommittee before asking for a recommendation on the rezoning Commission Chairman Dick Dunn appointed Commissioner Chip DeVries to serve with him on that subcommittee, which will meet with developers before the next commission meeting Feb 1. Dunn said the report of the subcommittee would not be binding on the commission s decision, but simply a rec­ ommendation. The commission, however, did review a detailed report from Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg. who recommends approving the rezoning request. In the memo, he reviewed uses allowed in the R-3 zone, which include single-family, two-family and multiple­ family dwellings, and group housing such as retirement homes. With a special use permit, the zone also allows for churches, schools, li­ braries. professional offices, government buildings, home occupations and licensed mobile home parks. VanderPloeg looked at five factors in evaluating Steketee s request: 1. Compatibility of the re­ zoning with the township's development plan and land use map. The general devel­ opment plan designates Steketee's land for future high density residential uses. However, he noted that the township has adopted a pol­ icy that any residential devel­ opment that exceeds four units/acre must be serviced by public sewer. The proposed park site could be serviced in the fu­ ture either by the Grand Rapids system, if the city agrees to include the Plaster Creek drainage basin in its collection system, or by the new Caledonia Village wastewater treatment plant. 2. Adequacy of public wa­ ter and sewer Presently nei­ ther utility is available to this property, even though public sewer is a future probability. VanderPloeg recom­ mended, however, that "in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of all township residents, public sewer and water should be required for the potential high density development this rezoning may promote. Additionally, this rezoning should not be allowed to pro­ ceed if it would create addi­ tional demand for these ser­ vices that would need to be financed by the general pub­ lic of the township." 3. Adequacy of adjacent roads. VanderPloeg said he believed the area road net­ work is adquate to service the development. 4. Soil suitability. Because all soil types on this property are wet and slow to percolate, they are rated as poor for rural development purposes. 5. Demand for this land use and the availability of lands zoned for the use. VanderPloeg noted again that townships are required by Michigan law to provide ar­ eas for all legal land uses, and that townships cannot prohibit a legal land use if there is a demonstrated need for it either in the township or the surrounding area. State law also prohibits townships from excluding mobile home parks in their zoning ordi­ nance. He estimated that only 4050 acres of land now are zoned R-3 in the township. Of that land, only 15-20 acres are vacant, with the largest parcel about five acres. The zoning ordinance, however, requires a 25-acre minimum for a mobile home park. Though Caledonia Township is not specifically excluding mobile home parks in its ordinance, it is not providing at least 25 contiguous acres of R-3 land that could be used for a mobile home park site. While there has been no market study conducted on the need for R-3 land. VanderPloeg said the fact that several developers have sought to develop mobile home parks in the township could be interpreted as a "market-driven" demon­ strated need. VanderPloeg said analysis of these factors lead him to recommend approval of re­ zoning this property to R-3. The commission will con­ tinue its consideration of the issue at its Feb. 1 meeting, and possibly vote on its rec­ ommendation to the Caledonia Township Board at that time. FESTIVAL, continued from front page — earlier in the month, will end on the day of the festival. Anglers are encouraged to fish through the ice or on the water, if there isn't enough safe ice. Mountain bike racing, swimsuit competition, arm wrestling, a hairy-chest contest , a spaghetti supper and food booths will also be part of the recreation for the day. One of the most recently added events, the 6K run/4K walk will again be on the agenda. Gun Lake area mountain men, will be on hand with authentic- era wardrobes and muzzleloaders to answer questions. Although there will not be a competition shoot, there will be plenty of up-close entertainment to help you re-live those yesteryears, Van Huisen said. Games and activities especially for children will be held in the warming lodge, complete with prizes. A magician and clown will entertain and a few surprises Caledonia planners set projects The Caledonia Township Planning Commission faces two busy meetings in February with several signifi­ cant projects up for public hearing or for a recommenda­ tion from the commission At its Feb. 1 meeting, the panel will decide what recom­ mendation to send the Township Board regarding a residential planned unit development (PUD) proposed by Doug Bourna for 65 acres at 60th and Buttrick Bouma wants to build 38 single-family homes in the site-condominium project he calls Country View Estates The proposed plan has arous­ ed some controversy because not all lots in the project meet the two-acre requirement for the rural residential zone Also scheduled for the Feb I meeting is continued discus­ sion of a request from Jim Steketee to rezone to R-3 (medium density multiple family > 50 acres of rural See Planners, Page 4 are promised by the promoters of the Gun Lake Variety Show on the Winter Festival stage. The polar bear dip, where otherwise normal adults strip to swimsuits and jump through a hole carved in the ice to briefly enjoy the frigid water, is set for 4 p.m. The Winterfest grand prize drawing will be held on the stage at 5:45 p.m. with the grand prize winner netting $1,000. Second prize is $700 and third prize, $300. If there is enough safe ice, a 5:30 p.m. torch light parade of snowmobiles will start from Fein’s Food and Beverage on the south end of the lake. Immediately after that, a fireworks display is set to explode near the Circle Inn Restaurant at 6 p.m. Starting at 7:30 p.m. is the Karaoke Contest with the winner taking two tickets to anywhere in the continental United States, compliments of American Airlines. Just two events, the air national guard mock assault" and the snowmobile torch light parade depend on the weather, Van Huisen said, so snow or no; the 12th annual Winter Festival will get underway with a bang on Saturday. "Pile all your friends and family into the old wixxly and come join us for a great day of safe-family fun," Van Huisen said. An entry pass into the Yankee Springs State Park, where the majority of the events are held, is $3 per carload. For more information, call 1-672-7822. Decorating Den B WINDOW MAKEOVER SALE! • Cornices • Swags • Balloons • Custom Draperies • Top Treatments CHRIS HURST 891-0400 Hurry._ this sale end* January 30th. Great Ideas Ju« Come To You.’ E*<± frwduM •rwfcpewScndy ©199) DOS! �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 26, 1993 I Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg A vision for schools’ roles I just completed reading a review of a presentation made by Doug Ross, President of Michigan Futures Inc Michigan Futures is a non-profit, non-partisan citizens' group whose purpose is to communicate a vision of the future to all people of Michigan and to help people determine actions they are going to have to take to reach the future I appreciate Dr. Mary Leiker, superintendent of the Kent wood Public Schools, for sharing her review of Ross' presentation Ross presented his vision of making Michigan an excep­ tional, successful economy again within the next ten years. In I970. the average income in Michigan was 10 percent over the national average Today the average income is slightly below the national average Michigan has lost 280,000 manufacturing jobs since I978. The point made by Ross is that the demand for well paid, low skilled manufacturing jobs is never coming back They arc being replaced cither by new technology, such things as robots, laser and computers, or by Third World countries will­ ing to work for low wages. We all need to share the vision for Michigan’s new economic needs. Those who share the vision will realize that their com­ mitment to education, training and learning for all of us is a critical step toward reaching the vision. The Michigan Future Inc group has proposed a five-part strategy for achieving the goal of “affording every Michiga­ nian an opportunity to master the new work skills that are the key to entry into the New Economy.” To build Michigan’s economy to the level it once was, efforts must be concentrated in the following areas: 1. Enlist the active and enthusiastic support of the entire state's community for this new vision. We, working together, are the only ones that can make the changes needed to achieve it. 2. Support the efforts of Michigan busineses to become part of the “New Economy.” 3. Provide the new learning demanded by the New Economy in our schools and through adult training programs. 4 Strengthen our families and neighborhoods in their roles of preparing our children and teaching traditional values. 5. Build the new telecommunications system that is the lifeline of world commerce and learn how to use it. Everyone must make a commitment to change our perspec­ tive on the economy in Michigan. We must depend less on an unskilled labor force and move to a highly skilled one. The new emerging economy is growing rapidly and is made possi­ ble by information age technologies. The new economy com­ panies are not focusing on mass production, as the Big 3 auto companies have done in the past, but are focusing on produc­ tion of customized, high quality products The new economy demands employees who can be team members and solve problems. All employees must become life-long learners and keep learning new skills and master sophisticated technologies that will continue to change. The new economy requires that we change the way we teach our children and change their ways of learning. We are enter­ ing an era of a new educational system, based on active learn­ ing and teacher/parent/student empowerment. Our schools must become places where students learn by working together, and teachers become learning coaches to teach students to ask questions and solve problems. I believe that we here at Thomapple Kellogg are working to meet this challenge The support of our parents and community help assure that we do our part m helping Michigan become a strong economic force in our country. Thornapple-Kellogg School Board passes district bloodborne pathogen policy bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer All Thornapple-Kellogg School staff members will spending this Fnday after­ noon learning how to deal with bloodborne pathogens, particularly the HIV virus and hepatitis B The school board passed a draft of the polky at its meeting Jan. II. Last year. Michigan adopted the federal standard on controlling bloodborne pathogens. Each school district is required to have a prevention program for employees because of AIDS and hepatits B “Unfortunately, though this is a federal government man­ date requiring that we imple­ ment this program, there is no funding being provided by the state or federal government.” said TK Superintendent Steve Garrett The estimated cost for TK is about $5,000 According to Garren, that money had to come out of the budgeted amount for instruction. Districts must identify those employees who would be con­ sidered high risk for exposure to either of the diseases The schools employ about 200 people and 30 of them fall into the high risk category, said Garrett High risk employees are those who are most likely to be exposed to blood or bodily fluids of hepatitis B or HIV in­ fected persons Each of these employees will be offered the option of receiving hepatitis shots that can cost as much as $150 per person “All expenses for this pro­ gram including the time has to be paid by the district,” Gar­ ren said The bloodborne pathogens policy has several re­ quirements. including deter­ mining employees who are subject to exposure, put preventative measures and work practices in place, pro­ vide all employees covered under the standard a hepatitis B vaccination and additional booster shots, and provide all employees with specific medical treatment, should the employee be exposed. School districts needed to have the policy in place by March 6 in order to comply with the mandate. In other business last week, the board: — Accepted the audit report on compliance for federal grant programs for the year ended June 30, 1992. Copies of the report that was submitted from Phillip Saurman. CPA. are asailable at the administration office. — Continued plans for changing the number of periods per day for next year at the high school. The board ratified a letter of agreement with the Thomapple Kellogg Education Association to im­ plement a 48-minute. seven­ period day. The agreement also includes eight half days of in-service for the 1993-94 year. — Submitted for arbitral ion three grievances from the middle school because they were not settled at the board level. The grievances deal with scheduling, class load limits, and length of day. ‘Normally, when a grievance goes to arbitration, their report is accepted.” ex­ plained School Board Presi­ dent Jan Siebesma — Approved a request from high school physical science teachers Susan Kinjorski and Timothy Penfield to take an out-of-state trip to the Museum of Science and In­ dustry in Chicago. The trip, which is scheduled for March 18. has become an annual ex­ cursion for the physical science classes — Increased to full time the special education resource room position filled by Margaret Moss. No additional district money will be used for this increase according to Garrett. There are flowthrough federal funds that have carried over from last year. — Learned that Gordon Dahlgren, middle school prm cipal. received a donation of 4.000 duotang folders from Harrison s True Value Hard­ ware in Middleville The donation is valued at $400. — Noted that January has been designated at school board member recognition month “On behalf of all of the staff and students of the Thor nappie Kellogg School John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry / A • Ladies’ Dresses • Suits • Slacks • Gloves • Sweaters • Men’s Jackets • Shirts • Pants • Sweaters What do your children want to FDIG Shirts Phone 891-1584 On M-37 in the Caledonia Village Centre Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available be when they grow up? Whatever it is. they’ll need a good education to go very far. It’s not too soon to start saving ror their education. In fact, the sooner you start, the bet­ ter. There are a variety of savings plat is a\ ailable. and one is just per­ fect for you needs Stop in and discuss your children’s future with a personal banker today Then, re­ lax and enjoy the growing years, knowing their future is secure. e Ladies' and Men s Clothing, jewelry and Accessories LAYAWAY (Comer of Thornton and M-37) TODAY — pr 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville SAVE for their tomorrow. ^’Clearance Continues... | /2 ?C "AR All winter Merchandise UP TO... District and the total com­ munity. I would like to ex­ press appreciation to each board of education member for dedicated service to the district.” said Garrett. “And a special thanks for the many hours devoter to providing a qualify education program for our students ” — Scheduled two special meetings The first one was held Monday for Garrett's evaluation The evaluation of the middle school team teaching concept will be at 7 p m Monday. Feb 22. at the high school library 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA ^SANK 891-8113 A°LEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 All 3 Locations Open All Day, Mon.-Fn. and ’til Noon Sat. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 26. 1993 fnends and family Then Sun­ day. Barbara and Jim Zenk of Belmont brought flowers and stayed for lunch Saturday. Thelma Carl and fnends went out for lunch and had a good visit Then. Sun­ day Thelma and friend went out for dinner and stopped to visit a great nephew in Grand Rapids Florence Fiaia and Fran Maichele went to another lec­ ture an Cabin College Mon­ day It was really the best one yet. “How Green Is Our Gospel " it was on the Inter­ national Symposium that was held in Rio De Jamero Both Florence and Fran came away with a very strong feeling about the privilege of living in America and all the things we take for granted. I guess nothing was really decided as to what all of us (the world) should do to help the Neighbors With. NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone Are you cool enough? Even had some sunny days, didn't we? Johnny and 1 take our a m walk early before the sun is up very much When the snow and the sun combine. I can’t see even a little We have a fairy tale world now. don’t we? I am still working on mastering my computer I am bound that this time I will learn all the functions instead of thinking of the computer as a glorified typewriter I used to be able to scan what I had written but no longer can do it. I read only word by word. So, going through the instruc­ tion book is a very slow pro­ cess. My eyes can only stand about one hour of reading, so I rest an hour and go back to it again Daughter Cay helped me some last night but I'm getting there Went to type in the news this a m (4:00) and the sound was off. I couldn't read it. so maybe Pnscilla will ty pe my handw ntten copy Marge and Bob Wheeler celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home with attending Well, folks. I guess this is it for this week I hope it will be decent driving weather for Barry County's Historical meeting on Thursday at Shelly and Dan Erb’s home. They are giving the group a tour of their lovely home as well as letting me share w ith them all the information you folks have shared with me on Mid­ dleville's schools from the very beginning to consolida­ tion in 1930-31. I will also show Pete Vekterman's model of the Yellow Brick threestory old schoolhouse that was in Calvin Hill Park Visit with you next week environment. Ed Wierenga said that about two weeks ago. daughter Deb­ bie and Jerry Jesannk and four children moved into their new home across from him and Katie Bette Koeplmger is coming along very nicely from surgery on both feet Lu Ward had two of their daughters come over to visit Monday Last week. Maureen and Jack Robinson went to a fiveday garden seminar in Chicago. Maureen took classes every day and learned so much She saw so many beautiful flowers, met many other gardeners and made many new friends. Wednes­ day and Thursday. Maureen went to the Amway Plaza for a Gardener's Expo There were quite a lot of new ideas presented and many people PLANNERS from page 2 residental land at 5551 76<h St Steketee says if the rezoning is granted, hie will ask for a special use permit allowing the construction of a mobile home park on the property. (See related article.) A public hearing has been scheduled for the commis­ sion’s Feb 15 hearing to take comment on a commercial PUD proposed by Allan Hud­ son for his business. Profes­ sional Shopping Services. The office-warehouse complex would be built at the intersec­ tion of Kraft Avenue and M-37. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p m the first and third Mondays of every month at the village-township hall. 250 Maple St. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor 7240 65th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide Sunday School................................................. 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Wonhip Service....... 11 00 a m. Sunday Evening LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School............................................ 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship............... 10:30 a.m. Services............................................... 10.30 a m at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Evening Service......................................... 6:00p.m.Sunday Service.......................... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6 45 p.m. Awana.................................................................. 6:45 p.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (tainca United iirttfyrrii QH|ur(h “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..................9:30 a m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Associate Pastor • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH "People Who Care" 908 West Main Middleville, Yt mile Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.................................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School............. .10.90 a_m Morning Worship .. 11 :C0 a.rp Evening Worship..................... 60l p m Pastor Jeffrey Lee 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 4 Barrier Free Phone 795-7076 Programs for All Ages . Sundav Worship 10:00 am A, Sunday School 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 “God Cares for You" (616) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Scott Taylor II 15 a m Family Night” t!.-' ITHIM." ■' TJ*~T r*l------- 1 j • $ 6 00 p m MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Mam St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 36 p m................................................... .Every Sunday Catechism Classes Taught By Traditional Religious Nuns. 765-3073 or 364-5194 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M 37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor TIM DOU88LESTEIN. Youth Director 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children's Church,Youth Worship during morning »crv«v Sunday School Wednesday Night “Family Night’’ 9:45-10:45 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and AAilts High (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday.......................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday........................ 7:00 p.m. School Youth Group and Adult CUues For information call: 891-8119 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m. Sunday School............................... 1115 a m. Evening Worship Service.............. 6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m 9:45 a.m. 11 00 a m. Rc,. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. 'The Church there everybody a somebody and jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Morning Worship........................... 11 00 a m Rev. Carroll Fowler Sunday School..................................... 9:30 am Sunday Morning Woahip.................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening WorsNp 6 00 p m Wed Mtawee* Prayer 8 B»oie Study...... 7 00 p m Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Pev WiHtarn Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson Youth Pastor Wednesday it Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891-9606 Caraway Si puppet mimury for K4th during evening ervn.es Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 "a new and exciting fellowship" Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 OOlrl ^Hirnr (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship 1100 a m Evening Worship ............ 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School. junda» ^7 ® MX/QL *5 Morning Worship. Evening Worship Wed Fellowship 10 00 a.m. 11 00 a m 6 00 p m 7 30 pm <UI ***** or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 26. 1993 / Page 5 Students’j;ommumty service expands CHS ‘Visions and Volunteers’ class awarded $11,000 in grants by Barbara GaH * Staff Writer Helping others often costs us only our time But like everything else in life, community service is easier when there are a few dollars behind the effort That's why the advisors and students of Caledonia High School’s “Visions and Volunteers’’ class were ex­ cited to learn their service­ learning program has been awarded two grants totaling $11,000 The money will be used to hire an aide to organize and coordinate the students grow ing service program as well as fund charitable donations like furniture, food and clothing V & V advisor and CHS English teacher Ruth Grinstead wrote the grants with the help of Doug Busman, director of academics for the Caledonia Schools Their first success came with notification Jan 8 that the class would receive $10,000 from the state Department of Education through the Serve-Michigan Grant Program, which this year awarded 60 grants to school and community service programs A week later came the news that V & V had been awarded another $1,000. this time from LifeTouch Studios. The Caledonia program was one of only 50 LifeTouch reci­ pients chosen from 6.000 ap­ plicants nation wide Grinstead works with fellow English teacher Gena VanderMeulen and with school registrar Chris Koryto in coordinating the class They said some of the money will be used to hire an aide to help organize the activities and keep track of where each of the students is working as a volunteer “Not all the students go to the same places and they don’t always all go out on the same days.” explained Koryto. “All of us work full tune during the school day. and we want to keep good records of what the kids are doing, on what days and at what place It's not easy to keep track of 65 teenagers ” Koryto said that while the students receive only a graduation credit for the class, not a letter grade, it is impor­ tant to make sure everyone earns that credit “Because the ServeMichigan grant must be used by Sept 30. we're already planning for this spring and for next year That way we can use our aide over the sum­ mer months.” VanderMeulen said The advisors said some of the funds probably will go toward special supplies, like the Christmas cards they sent to patients at hospitals and nursing homes Some money also might be used to supple ment the charitable drives they have sponsored for needy families and individuals They also are discussing leasing a van for transporta tion to places the students — HOMES OF THE WEEK — B2M1. 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Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834- fsT Advisors of the CHS 'Visions ond Volunteers program are all smiles when they discuss the $11,000 in grant money the program has received. English teachers Gena VanderMeulen (left) ond Ruth Grinstead and school registrar Chris Koryto coordinate the activies of the 62 students in the class. the child — Visiting “special friends" at Kent Community Hospital each Wednesday — Volunteering at the AIDS Resource Center. — Tutoring at Dutton and Kettle Lake Elementaries. — Making Christmas cards for hospital and nursing home patients. — Visiting the homeless at Wellhouse once a week and taking food and clothing there — Volunteering at local hospitals to do office work and visit patients The students also maintain individual journals as part of their class work. The three sponsors are so encouraged by their success with grant applications, that they are applying for $5,000 from the Noxzema CompanyTwo students in. the V & Vclass are applying individually to Noxzema for grants, also. “The kids are really responding to the community service program.” said Koryto. "When snow one day kept them from their regular visit to Kent Community Hospital, they were very upset they couldn’t visit their special friends. "These students are very committed and very dedicated (they) have learn ed to share with others, to care for those less fortunate, and to love the lonely, sick and battered "What more could we ask for in education?” The Place to TAN & TONE" 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro's Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 5 j ia-t TAX MANAGEMENT AND MORE, INC. z A.; If 1 r prepares your tax return, you may qualify to WIN an Evening with Your Own Private Jacuzzi! 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MIDDLEVILLE Two homes (1 unit 2 unit) in commercial area large porking lot con be sold separate or together Coll Deb 623 8357 e visit, like Kent Community Hospital and Dwelling Place. “We have many students in the class who don’t drive yet. and sometimes transportation is a problem. ’’ Grinstead said. Koryto said that the Michigan grant had few “str­ ings attached." except good record-keeping and a stipula­ tion that the CHS program in­ clude at least one non-public school as a beneficiary of its good works Serve-Michigan grants also are renewable, she pointed out. The women said that besides the students’ out-of­ school volunteer efforts, speakers come to class each Friday to discuss social con­ cerns. like homelessness. Class members are en­ couraged to decide on their activities, and Koryto said proudly that "the kids are coming up with new ideas all the time." They just added a nursing home, the Humane Society and Ken-O-Sha School to their program, she said So far this year, the “Vi­ sions and Volunteers’’ class members have built an im­ pressive list of ac­ complishments. including: — Collecting food, clothing and money for Hur­ ricane Andrew victims — Collecting food for Christmas baskets for 13 needy families — Raising money for the hunger relief effort in Somalia — “Adopting” an orphan from Israel through the Children International organization and sending funds once a month to provide clothing and an education for ]~[air Studio Kimberly Kay Stanton and Timothy J Westlake will be pronounced husband and wife Feb. 27 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville rhe bnde-to-be. of Grand­ ville. is the daughter of Clyde and Kaye Sunton of Mid­ dles ilk She graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School The future groom, of Grand Rapids, is the son of Donald and Mary Jane Westlake of Bradenton. Fla He is a graduate of Uuca Eisenhower High School and Grand Rapids Junior College ...in the Eastbrook Mall Julie and Lori Raymond, both formerly of the Caledonia area invite all their friends and customers to see them at their new location. For all your hair care service and products. Please call for your appointment... (616) 285-3270 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 26. 1993 National School Board Month celebrated at dinner Caledonia Schools recognize past and present members by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Community Schools used National School Board Month as an opportunity to honor both past and present school board members al an evening dinner preceding their Jan. 19 meeting. Eleven former board mem­ bers, some of whose terms date back to the early 1950s, joined the 1992-93 board at the high school cafeteria for a dinner and dessert catered by the Caledonia Schools Food Services Department. Each former board member was invited to recall some experiences from his or her term. Bob Near, who served in the early 1950s, said the present Caledonia Elementary building was constructed while be was on the board, while Gerry l airbrother, who served from 1976 to 1984, said she espe­ cially remembers an all-night contract negotiating session with the teachers. "After that night, we said we d never go through that again," she said, explaining that since then the board and the teachers' association have begun their negotiations months before contracts ex­ pire. Jim Newell (1982-90), re­ called how much he had en­ joyed attending the National FEA Convention with Caledonia students while he was a board member, and Al Eleven former Coledonio School Boord members attended a dinner hosted by the district in their honor as port of School Board Recognition Month. Seated, from the left, are Russ Harmelink, Bob Near, Dick Terpstro ond Wes Huyser. Standing behind them, from the left, are Jim Newell, Dave Clark, Bill Meyer. Gerry Fair­ brother, Dick Crissman. Bill VanHeyningen ond Al Hudson. Hudson (1982-86) said he remembers spending some time on a cold snowy day trying to figure out changes in a school bus route. "My most memorable event was realizing that we had stopped thinking and looking at things like the kids do," he said, referring to the bus stop. "We need to include the kids in some of these decisions." "I was one of the first board members to run a cam­ paign," said Russ Harmelink (1981-88). Harmelink described turn­ ing out some hand-made signs for his kids to put in friends' yards, and he added that one of his goals when he was elected was to eliminate snow days. "That didn't seem to go anywhere!" he laughed. "The best thing about our board was we got the town­ ship to polarize itself," grinned Dr. Richard Crissman, who served on a late 1950s board that had proposed building the new HIGH MARKS from front page — The Caledonia schools honored its past and present board members last week at a dinner held as part of School Board Recognition Month. The 1992-93 board members are Sharon Oatley, president; Steve Donker, vice president; Gordon DeBlaay, treasurer; Jim Gless (standing, left), trustee; Bernard Nagel, secretary; John Finkbeiner, trustee, and Fred Boncher, trustee. MILLER REAL ESTATE 'The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940" 1.3 BEDROOM HOME IN MIDDLEVILLE. Completely remodeled large kitchen main floor laundry room and located on a targe lot Coll Gene Poll tor more information Office 795 3305 or home 795 9521 $55 000 00 2. MIDDLEVILLE. This 3 year old 3 bedroom home is designed for family comfor*. 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Broker 795-7272 FULL MEMBERS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Oatley said the board feels one of Myers’ biggest strengths is his ability to communicate well with all kinds of people, both in the schools and the community. "He is a 'people' person, and he does a good job trying to find acceptable solutions when problems arise," she said. "He gives confidence to the staff and he inspires high morale, and those are both very important qualities in a superintendent. In addition, Bob always works for school improvement, and he is very visible in the community." Oatley said that in the fu­ ture, both the board and the superintendent will have to make carefu? decisions be­ cause of the uncertain finan­ cial situation facing all the state's public school districts. "Some of the legislation being discussed could mean a cut in our revenues," she ex­ plained. "We feel Bob has done an outstanding job for our dis­ trict so far, and will continue to help us make good deci­ sions for the future of our schools." BINGO American Legion Post »305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. high school complex (complete with swimming pool) in the center of the township <Mi 76th Street. That proposal was soundly defeated, he said, and the high school eventually was built across the street from the old high school, now the Community Education Building. Other board members at­ tending and sharing their ex­ periences were Bill Meyer, Bill Van Heyningen, Dave Clark. Dick Terpstra and Wes Huyser. Clark holds the record for the most years on the board, having served a total of 16 years in two sepa­ rate periods. I ie was referred to as the "Grover Cleveland of the school board." Caledonia students also contributed to the occasion. High school musicians enter­ tained while the guests en­ joyed appetizers before din­ ner, and elementary students delivered cards and posters of thanks to the board members. The youngsters expressed their appreciation for com­ puters, libraries, teachers, buses and activities, and one class sent a Valentine poster of "heart-y" appreciation. "Thank you for spending the money to get us neat stuff," summed up one fourth-grader in his greeting. SALT Select New APPLIANCE SPECIALS ...thru Saturday, Jan. 30 HURRY...MOST ONE OF A KIND • Kitchenaid Built-in Shwasher s36900 Kelvinator Top of Line washer $77000 Demo, white 3/3 Crosley 20 lb. washer SZ/1Q00 J*4O White, 10 year guarantee Crosley 20 lb. 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Chad said he wanted to share why he was suc­ cessful and what it takes to reach a goal His success didn't happen over night, he said. It took a lot of hard work, determina­ tion and faith to be where he is now. •‘Each time something came up to set me back. 1 didn't let it stop me.*' Chad said. "I’ve wanted to be a ma­ jor league baseball player Join 600,000 Satisfied Homeowners! ! Jon more than 600.000 customers who nsure the* homes and mobile homes with us' With that many satvted customers, we must be dong something nght - be pro vdng quakty protection at low cost and claims service that b second ionone' TK December Students of Month selected California Angels Chad Curtis talked about being a Christian and a major league baseball player last week during chapel at the Barry County Christian School. since I was five.” Olympics in Aw ana. a pro­ gram at First Baptist Church in Middleville aimed at kids, was what initially sparked Curtis’s interest in sports Middleville holds a lot of good memories for Chad One is of a revival at the church when he accepted Christ. “It was there that I received the most precious gift anyone can receive — eternal life through Jesus Christ, my per­ sonal Lord and Savior Chad played Little League baseball in Middleville until his family moved to Benson. Ariz . wlxrn he was 11. He continued to pursue his dream as he entered college where baseball scholarships helped pay his way through school. Chad was drafted for the Minor A league when he was 20. Though he had high hopes of moving up to double A after his first year, it didn't happen. “I was disappointed, but 1 didn’t let it stop me.” Chad said. “If the Lord wanted me to play baseball. I had to trust in Him and put in the hard work that was needed ” His faith, hard work and determination paid off when he went right to triple A, skip­ ping double A. When he was drafted by the California Angels, his dream had come true Chad was named as “Rookie of the Year" for the Angels and is looking forward to the new season “I feel that my mission field is through baseball." he said. “I’ve been to several schools during my break and told them how important my faith was in my life ” "I know there are a lot of players still in the minor leagues that are better than me." Chad explained. “The big difference is in attitude.” He said people would be surprised at how many Chris­ tian ball players there are. About 20 of the 25 Angels are Christians. The players have weekly chapel. Much of the time it is on Saturday evenings because of games on Sundays. Chad’s baseball cards are SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service” 497 Arlington St. (M-37) : Middleville, Ml 49333 ! Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Thornapple Township Board January 11.1993 The regular meeting of the Thor nappie Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Boysen at 7 00 p m Members Present 5. Others Present ■ 5. Minutes of the regular and special meetings approved os printed. Printed bills in the amount of $10 480 44 were approved by roll coll vote. Motion passed approving agreement of Yankee Springs Satellite Fire Station. Motion passed unanimously to continue to TAPP program os a continuing program Motion passed unanimously approving donation of $2 500.00 to Sorry County YMCA Motion passed unanimously approving Township Holl use. Motion passed unanimously approving billing adjustments to ambulance accounts receivable Meeting adjourned 1010 p.m. Donna Kenyon Clerk (445) Classes • Classes • Classes Country Painting, Jewelry. Quilting. Paper Doll. Photo Albums. Knitting, Crochet. Beg. Sewing (Children & Adults). Floral Swag and “ many more classes! STOP IN FOR A COMPLETE LIST! RAINBOWS END YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1106 Selected as "Students of the Month" for December at Thornapple Kellogg High School were (first row, from left) Curt Thaler Melonie Johnston. Teri Fitch. Jennifer Reid, Krista Schavey, Tony Hamstro; (second row) April Scharphorn. Mandy Hardy. Amy Missed, Mindy Lake: (third row) Bob Seger. Scott Scheib. Marty Bender: (fourth row) Amanda Osborne, Adam Smith, Jason Secord. Jerry Postma; (fifth row) Ryan Winchel, Kevin Holst. David Timm. Corey Harrison. Wayne Bowerman and Mark McNutt. Unavailable for picture: Matt Norman. even a little different He's at bat on the front. Along with some standard information, the back of his card is a testimonial of his life He and his wife. Candace, will be part-time residents of Middleville when he is not in spring training or play ing ball They just learned that they are expecting their first baby Why did Chad choose to come back to Middleville? “This feels like home,” he said.” And besides that. 1 miss the snow.” David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY FRIDAY 9 to 5 12th Annual Gun Lake Winterfest Come join the fun at the Yankee Springs State Park Saturday, January 30th, 1993. Gates open at 8 A.M. Food, friends, and fun for the whole family. Rain, Snow, Cold, Of Shine ■ the 121h Annual Wintedi.slwiH go on! Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place in the Yankee Springs State Park Festival stage is located adjacent to the Swim Pavilion on the east shore of the Peninsula A Winterfest eniry fee pass is only $3 per carload This fee helps defray the costs of the State Park rental and there will be no other fee to enter the state park Pile ail your friends and family into the old Woody and come join us for a great day of Safe-Family Fun. �1992 ANNUAL REPORT PENNOCK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Seven New Physicians Join Medical Staff Max Rappaport, M.D.. General Surgeon, received his under­ graduate degree from Wayne State University and his medical degree from Wayne State University, School of Medicine. Following medical school. Dr. Rappaport will be completing a five-year general surgery residency at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI in June, 1993. Dr. Rappaport will be joining Drs. Baxter and DenHartogin mid 1993. Dr. Rappaport, his wife Monica, and their three children look for­ ward to living and working in Barry County. Jeffery Dinges, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist graduate education from Hope College. Holland. MI. and his medical degree in the Dominican Republic. He then completed a three-year family practice resi­ dency at The Medical Center Fam­ ily Practice Program. Emory Uni­ versity School of Medicine, Co­ lumbus. GA. He will be estab­ lishing a full time family practice in Wayland in February, 1993. John Grayson, DO. Urologist Jeffrey G. Dinges, M.D.. Obstetrics/Gynecology, received his un­ dergraduate degree from Michi­ gan State University and his medi­ cal degree from Wayne State Uni­ versity School of Medicine. Fol­ lowing medical school. Dr. Dinges entered an OB/GYN residency at Wayne State University - Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, MI, and will be completing the residency in June, 1993. Dr. Dinges' obstetrical/gynecological practice will be located in the Physicians Center, 1005 W. Green Street. His practice will be opening in mid 1993. Dr. Dinges and his wife Lisa have one daugh­ ter. Amy Poholski, D.O., Emergency Medicine, received her under­ graduate and medical degree from Michigan State University fol­ lowed by an internship at River­ side Osteopathic Hospital, Tren­ ton, MI. She then completed a three-year emergency medicine residency at Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI where she now serves as the chief resident. Dr. Poholski has gained experience as a staff physician at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Mon­ roe, MI, McCauley Urgent Care, Canton, MI and at Port Huron Outpatient Medical Center, Port Huron, MI. She will be joining the full time emergency staff at Pen­ nock in July, 1993. Dr. Poholski and her husband Phil, will be mov­ ing to Hastings this summer. Carlos R. Alfaraz. M.D.. Family Practitioner, received his under Dennis Swanson, M.D. Emergency Medicine John Grayson, D.O.. Urologist, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas. Kansas City, MO, and his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences, Kansas City. He then completed a three-year gen­ eral surgery residency at Lansing General Hospital, followed by a three-year urological surgery resi­ dency at Phoenix General Hospital. Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Grayson has been in private urology practice in the Phoenix area for the past five years and has extensive surgical experi­ ence including urological laser sur­ gery. Richard Jackson, M.D., Anesthe­ siologist, received a bachelors and masters degree in Biology from the State University College of New York, Buffalo, New York. He then attended the University of Wiscon­ sin Medical School, Madison, Wis­ consin, where he received his medi­ cal degree in 1988. Following medi­ cal school, Dr. Jackson served an Internal Medicine internship at St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio; followed by an Anesthesia Residency at the Case Western Reserve Care System, Northside Medical Center, Youngs­ town, Ohio. Dr. Jackson, his wife Denise, and their four children now reside in Lake Odessa. Dennis Swanson, M.D., Emergency Medicine, received a bachelors degree in chemistry from Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI. He then atiended the University of Michigan where he received his medical degree in 1985. Following medical school, Dr. Swanson completed an Emergency Medicine internship and residency at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Dr. Swanson joined the Full time Emergency Medical Staff at Pennock Hospital in 1988 and served until August, 1992 when he took an Emercency Medicine Teaching position at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. He will be rejoining the full time Emergency Medical Staff of Pennock in March, 1993. Pennock Hospital is pleased to welcome all of these new physicians to its staff. Pennock is committed to its communities and to continually improving the range of healthcare services available locally. �PENNOCK FOUNDATION 1992 DONATIO 1992 MEMORIALS During 1992, memorial fund donations amounting to S10.94529 were given to Pennock Foundation. The funds, unless otherwise specified, are placed info the Foundation s Improved Technology Fund that is used to purchase needed equipment to provide patient services at Pennock Hospital. Each memorial wiM also be placed in the Pennock Hospital Book of Memories We wish to recognize and express our sincere appre­ ciation for the support of Pennock Foundation through generous contributions and donations throughout ths pastyear_______________ ______ Week » Foodtowa Inc INJ4LMORY'Jf CiLvkLiLAIKL‘'5ON Founder Willard Lawrence Neil A Mabe I W'tlroe LN MEMORY Of DR, RQBEKI HUESNEK Patron IN MEMORY OF HARCU MATHEWS, Pennock Hardrat * Fneadh Markets Gordttt A Jeratee Sheldon fr ft Mrs WeOey Logaa David A Phy Ihs Sealer Lorrnce * Jearae Habbell Kart A Jean Wellfare Beverly Wellfare David A Georgann Wellfare Don A Elaine Wellfaro Karl A Jean Wellfare IN MEMORY Of K. DALE MCALYEY. Pennock Hospital Medical Staff IN M> MORY OF VIRGINIA JOHNSON. Pennock Hospital GWM •!« The American Legion Mr & Mrs. Doug DeCamp Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Bernard A. Kuzava. C R N. A. Dr. & Mrs. Daryl Larke Mr. & Mrs. Eart McMullin Oddfellow/ Rebekah Society Mr. A Mrs. Willard Pierce Sponsor Donald & Nancy Button Mr. & Mrs. Donald Drummond Daniel & Pamela Hamilton Calvin A Carol Plummer Russell A Drama Kahler Partner IN Mt MORY Of IJIW'IS KIH f-R Ellen Keeler Mr A Mn Steven Kubaaik IM MEMORY DE [RANK KLN1UXD. Benue A Kathenne Kuziva Mr A Mn David Goodyear III Robert A Norma Lautenslager Mr A Mrs Gerald L Lawrence A Family lawrence Prodnctxets Mr A Mrs Alexander Usborne Marshall D Garvey Company IN MEMORY CM SARAH DLWLLRD. Paul A Yvonne Sydloalu Uah Abbott rtylhi Rogers Alber William A Pauline Christie lid Tudor Carl A Louise Bahs Garry Brod beck Linda Connell William A Virginia Cox Gayion A Mariel tsher David A Jeanette Furman John Sharpe Vernon A Idoise Wheeler Barry County Historical Society Archway Cookies Inc Maurice A Mary Armstrong Atlas Super Markets Inc Charlotte Hessmer Bacon Stephen A Pamela Bacber Steve A Linda Barlow. Steve A Robin Barlow and all your friends at Barlow Foods Barry Co. Lumber Battle Creek Enquier/Jim Barnes [.arry A Itartene Baum Mel A Carolyn Beech Mr A Mrs Donald Bowers A Family Maurice A Lynda Box Brooks Beverage Management. Inc Mr. A Mrs. Richard J Brown Robert A Marilyn Bryans Cai to Foods Betty Carothers Tom Carroll CE. Stehouwer Company Inc. CMC. Inc John A Winona Chandler LN MEMORY OF DAVID GRUJi larry A Barbara Knight IN MEMORY OF ROBERT HECKMAN, Donald A Nancy Cotegrove Edward S CoUuu Floyd A Kate Colvin The Family of John H Coohdge. Jr Mra Fdru Mae Baxter h it Mrs Wilbam Baxter Marshall A Margret Cook Lucille E Cnspra Fred A Dorothy Eckardt Hastings Chapter «7. Order Eastern Star Keith and Margaret Leckteitaer Richard A Dianna (Nerrrare Robert A Helen Scott LN MEMORY QI ELIZABETH NITZ Bill A Nancy Bradley National Bank of Hastings IN MEMORY OF WILMA PAVLKJL Tom Cook Mr A Mrs Kemtb Hubbell I oreme A Jesare Hubbell Jocelyn Ironside IN MEMORY (M VF1MA EATON < H-oqr A Hazel Brown Mildred Strath Earl A Virpma McMullin Michigan Grocers Association Marguerite A Sager Milter Robert Milter. Jr George A Ellen Morgan Eleanor Myers National Bank of Hastings/Directors AOfficers Mrs Esther Neufer Marjorie Neufer Mr A Mrs Robert Neufer Robert A Naomi OConnell Ed A Betty Oiengjnski. Jr. Bob A Kay (Instead. Randall’s Food Markets Pam Oesterie. The Family of Ferris Church Oven Fresh Bakery Hal A I-inda Parker Timothy D Peterson Mrs Kendall Reahm The Ruh Family Marjory L. Richards Larry A Debbie Robinson SJ. A Margaret E. Rowland John A Barbara Schuiu Lyte A Mary Scudder Date A Marjorie Cappon Richard A Bertel Kelley David A Elizabeth Lepak Newton Distributing CX A Betty Rosenberg Manan Walters Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees Barbara Powell l ynch IN MEMORY OF H. EVELYN SHERMAN. Marshall A Helen Green IN MEMORY OF ROSE SMITH. Willonore F. Huver IN MEMORY OF JEAN STEBBINS. Dick & Carol Armstrong George A Hazel Brown Stephen A Isabelle Johnson Mr A Mrs Cedric Morey Robert A Minet Stanley Mr A Mrs Mahrle Shelienberger Edward & Mary Louise Mrozinskt Mr A Mrs Paul E Siegel Stafford Strath. lac Douglas A Margaret DeCamp Marteah Dennison Mrs Kendall Reabm IN MEMORY OF TQDD VICKERY. Sysco Corp. Geoff Fuller A Robert D Planck LN MEMORY OF JOSEPH WENGER Richard A Betty Bryans Ronald A Carol Tobias Rrchard A Judith Feidpauach Robert A Minet Stantex Mt A Mn James R Wiswell Charted White and Deb Bussing Loretta Aldrich Mr. & Mrs. Tim Allen Mary Andrus Mr. & Mrs. Norris Bacon Dr. & Mrs. George Benisek Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Beyer Hermann & Margaret Bottcher Mr. Kenneth Buehler Mr & Mrs. Charles Caldwell Jo Carr Mr. & Mrs David Coleman ' James & Carolyn Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cotant Gordon & Bonnie Cove Credit Bureau of Barry County Phil A Rose Mane Dillingham Jack & Mary Ectounaw Execu tone of Western Michigan Mr & Mrs. Kenneth Feighner Mr. Howard Ferris Mr. & Mrs. James Fisher Diane L. Rohr, Hastings House Stacey Garrison, D.D.S. Mr. & Mrs. David Goodyear, 111 Mr. & Mrs. Carl Grashuis Mr. & Mrs. Merle Hammond Dr. & Mrs. Larry Hawkins Ruth Hughes State Farm Insurance Michael & Karen Humphreys Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Ironside Jr. Kennedy Medical Inc, Mr. & Mrs. Bob King Elizabeth Lancaster Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mastro Ted & Clara McKelvey Ruth E. Millman Page’s Resort Harry J. Palmer Thomas A Susanne Parker Mr. & Mrs. Terry Ploot Carol A. Pond Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Steeby Television Specialties Walker & Ruke. CPAs Dr. & Mrs. Steven Wildem Yankee Pride Real Estate IN MEMORY OF NED WHITE. Friend Fhzabeth Heetei IN MEMORY OF MFJ VIN WIUJAMS r Over the past year, the Pennock Foundation has made numerous grants that have had significant impact on several areas of Barry' County s population. These grants included a $35,517 matching grant to the Hospital for the purchase of new computerized cardiac telemetry equipment to monitor a patient’s cardiac rhythm, no matter where they are in the Hospital. Other foundation grants were made for the purchase of a new emergency department radio which is used for communication with ambulances on the scene of an accident or medical emergency, the updating of Pennock's closed circuit patient educational system, new laboratory equipment that enables more extensive urological testing, and several other grants. In 1992, Pennock Foundation s total expendatures were $145,407. Applied Imaging Syatems Mr A Mrs Albert Bell Dr. & Mrs Bard Bloom Dr Scott Bloom Mr & Mrs Orville Decker M Michelle Fortier Mr. Eugene Haas, Jr. Mr & Mrs. Harold Hawks Mr Richard J. Hudson Mr. A Mrs. Ma* Ingraham M. Martin Jean Newell Mr. & Mrs. Robert Parcher Pennock Medical Records & Quality Review Departments M.L.&Ma,K£-W£aYgi �OB/OR EXPANSION RENOVATION PROJECT ON SCHEDULE The expansion/renovation of Pennock's j I operating suites, patient recovery units and maternity depart­ ment is proceding on schedule. The project includes the renovation of over 14,000 square feet of existing Hospital space, and the addi­ tion of 11,500 square feet of new space. It Pennock's new Family Centered Birthing Unit is anticipated that the will include seven private. Labor. Delivery. new space, currently Recovery. Postpartum (LDRP) rooms under construction will be occupied by mid-April, 1993, and the renovation of the existing space will be completed by January, 1994 The Family Centered Maternity unit consists of seven labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum (LDRP) rooms which allow the patient to stay in one fully equipped, (including a private shower) private room from labor through release from the Hospital. Traditional labor/delivery rooms and nursery accommodations will also be available. In addition to the new facility, Pennock offers vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) procedure, epidural anesthesia, and lib­ eral visiting policies including sibling visi­ tation. Also included in the Family Centered Maternity Unit will be the latest computer­ ized fetal/maternal monitors available. This equipment allows for the continuous monitoring of both mother and baby as the labor progresses. A new telemetry systern enables the The new computerized monitoring and telem­ mother to get out of etry allows for maximum flexibility and move­ bed and walk while ment of labor patients, while both mother and monitoring continues. baby are monitored continuously The system also al­ lows the physician to monitor the patient's progress in the office or at home. The surgical department includes two new, enlarged operating rooms, patient recovery areas, and a completely renovated outpatient surgery unit designed for patient convenience and comfort. Increas­ ingly complex surgeries now being performed require an increased use of technology such as lasers, laporascopic and arthroscopic equipment, microscopes, making the existing operating rooms no longer efficient. The project also includes a new and larger elevator to accommo­ date patients in traction, new emergency generators and electrical transformers to pro­ vide additional sup­ port in tne event of power failure, and space to meet the needs of dietary and plant maintenance functions. The architectural firm. WBDC from Grand Rapids has been retained to engi­ neer the project. It is anticipated that the entire project which wifl be constructed in Pennock’s new operating rooms are designed to three phases, will be accomodate the increasingly complex, techno­ completed by Janu­ logcatty intensive surgenes now performed at ary, 1994 Pennock GROWTH & TE FOR A HEALT PENNOCK OFFERS NEW METHOD OF DETECTING PROSTATE CANCER According to Dr. John Grayson. Pennock Hospital urologist, "cancer of the prostate is the most common type of cancer among American men over the age of 45, and the third leading cause of death among them. It's estimated that one out of 11 American men will de­ velop prostate cancer during his life­ time." Until recently, prostate cancer was difficult to diagnose in an early, poten­ tially curable stage. Traditionally, find­ ing suspected cancer in the prostate relied on detection of a hard or nodular area felt during rectal examination. Un­ The new ultrasound equipment fortunately, by the time prostate cancer enables much earlier detection ot can be felt by rectal examination, the prostate cancer cancer is often too far advanced to be cured. Great progress has been made in an effort to detect prostate cancer in the earlier stages. Two new developments are proving to be helpful. The first involves a laboratory blood test for prostate cancer. While this laboratory test has been available at Pennock for some time, it will soon be complemented by the latest high definition imaging ultrasound technology, which will enhance the early detection of prostatic cancer. The second involves placing a small instrument into the rectum and visualizing on a television monitor the reflection of sound waves directed at the prostate. The test does not involve any x-ray radiation since it uses only sound waves and is painless to the patient. If a suspicious area is seen on ultrasound, prostate biopsy is necessary to determine if cancer is actually present. If a biopsy is necessary, ultrasound equipment can be used to visually guide the biopsy equipment. Even a very small, suspicious looking area can be biopsied using this technique, thereby allowing for early detection of prostate cancer. The biopsy involves inserting a small needle through the rectum into the prostate to remove a tiny sample of the prostate tissue. The sample is then sent to the pathologist, who examines it under a microscope to see if any cancer can be identified. For more information on the early detection of prostate cancer, see your family physician or call Dr. Grayson's office at 948-8411. . CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION NOW BEING DONE AT PENNOCK Pennock began offering the State's first mobile cardiac cath service this past fall, enabling diagnostic cardiology services to be offered to patients with suspected coronary artery disease. The new service is offered in collaboration with several other West Michigan Hospitals. Cardiac Catheterization is a procedure used to obtain information that assists in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. The basic procedure entails inserting a small caliber hollow tube into a vein in the patient's arm or leg, and advancing the catheter until the tip is located near the heart. Once in position, the catheter can be used to mea­ sure blood pressure, obtain biopsies and inject radiopaque dye used in detecting clogged arteries. It gives the cardiok^tst an accurate picture of the patient s condition, allowing for a more accurate diagnosis and plan of treatment to be initiated. The benefits to the patient include: access to the same high technology offered at large urban hospitals, but with the convenience, safety, and comfort offered at a community hospital, the opportunity for the cardiologist to interact directly with your personal physician, and in most cases, the avoidance of overnight hospitalization. A stringent screening criteria has been established to identify patients appropriate for the exam. All cardiac catheterization procedures at Pennock Hospital are performed and supervised by a Board Certified Cardiologist who accompanies the unit. �>2: 3HNOLOGY... TIER FUTURE 1992 Financial Statements In the fiscal year endr*g September 30. 1992. Pennock HospOi has continued to demonstrate a strong financial base wih a growing operational base, new and more intensive patient services, and an overall growth in the number of patients served Pennock Hospital is a leading employer m Barry County providing 440 mdMduals wth jobs, and contntmtmg over $10 miton to the local economy in wages alone FUNDS AVAILABLE Inpatient services revenue NEW LAPAROSCOPIC AND LASER SURGERIES NOW BEING IMINE AT PENNOCK Earlier this year, a new $14,953,142 Outpatient services revenue $13,958,527 Non-patient services and other sources S947.1Q4 $29.858 773 surgical procedure called a laparoscopic appendec­ tomy was initiated at the Hospital. A laparoscope is Uncompensated care and contractual adjustments for Blue Cross. Medicare. Medicaid a pencil sized tube. attached toa small video camera. The tube is inserted into the ab­ FUNDS APPLIED Salaries and benefits $<8.5992391 $21.259 534 $10,342,262 domen through a small inci­ sion, and the images are Medical, pharmaceutical, dietary, and other supplies $3,603,373 Business services, insurance. utilities and maintenance $3,504,576 Depreciation and interest expense $1.463.662 seen on a television screen. The appendix is then re­ moved through the tube. The magnifying properties of the laparoscope actually Investment in future technology, services, and facrity improvements allow a better view inside the patients body than open­ ing the abdomen would. The advantages of the laparoscopic procedure include: less discomfort as a result of a much smaller abdominal incision, minimal or no scarring, a greatly reduced recovery time, and less cost. The new procedure allows the appendix to be removed laparoscopically, through a band-aid size incision on the lower right side of the abdomen as compared to the two to three inch incision of a traditional appendectomy. The new procedure takes a little longer to perform than a traditional appendectomy, but it reduces recovery time from four weeks to about one week, depending on the patient, and usually requires only a 24-hour hospital stay. Dr. William Baxter, Pennock Hospital Surgeon, is performing the new surgical procedure. He received specialized continuing education and medical training to perform this procedure. In preparation for this new surgical procedure, Pennock invested in new instruments and equipment. In addition to this new procedure, laporascopic procedures are routinely done for cholecystectomies, gynecological, urological, orthopedic, and other general surgery procedures. Many laparoscopic procedures incorporate the use of surgical lasers at Pennock. Pennock's surgical lasers include CO2, Yag, and Argon which are used in a wide range of surgical procedures. STATISTICAL INFORMATION 1592 Adult & Pediatric Admissions 2,592 Average Daily Census 38.52 Average Length of Stay (days) 5.42 Births 343 Dietary (meals served) 142,688 Electrodiagnostic Tests (EKG, EEG) Emergency Department Visits 6.035 20,134 Employees 440 Laboratory Procedures 148,942 Pharmacy (doses dispensed) 302,591 Physical Therapy Treatments 49,299 Health & Fitness Center Visits Radiology: X-ray 20,959 21,454 MRI Scans 211 Nuclear Medicine 1,176 Ultrasound 3,252 CT Scans 1,557 Cardiopulmonary Treatments 29,259 Surgical Procedures 2,301 Outpatient Surgeries OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE SERVICE NOW OFFERED $2.345.661 $21,259,534 1,471 Inpatient Surgeries 830 In early November, Pennock opened its Oc­ cupational Medicine Service, accessible to companies throughout Barry County. For Pennock Hospital is pleased to introduce a new "Employer participating area businesses it will mean lower Rebate Program", through which area employers may receive up healthcare costs for work related injuries, im­ to a 10% rebate on their annual healthcare costs at Pennock. The mediate walk-in access with no waiting and no program was designed to decrease healthcare costs to area appointment, and consistency of care from employers, while increasing the use of local healthcare services. visit to visit, as well as ongoing communica­ The rebate is proportionate to the percentage of Pennock tion between the care giver and the employer. Hospital utilization and varies from a rebate of 1%, if 50% of the Pennock's Occupational Medicine services will include immediate assessment and care of acute injuries, employee physicals, drug 10% rebate if 95% of the employer's hospitalization expense is incurred at Pennock. Currently the program is being offered to screens, on site rehabilitation, x-ray, lab, employers whose employee health benefit expenditures for inpa­ cardio-pulmonary and prescription services. tient and outpatient services provided by Pennock Hospital ex­ Of special significance to the service is the addition of Bruce D. Wathen, a board certified Physician Assistant, with five years experience in occupational medicine. Wathen works under the direction of Drs. Baxter & DenHartog. employer's hospitalization expense is incurred at Pennock, to a He received a B.S. in Medicine from Western Michigan University, and another B.S. in Nuclear Medicine from Fems State, where he graduated with highest honors. Mr. Wathen came to Pennock from the Grand Rapids Industrial Clinic where he practiced as a Physician Assistant for five years. Wathen is board certified in primary care and surgery, and in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). As a Physician Assistant, Wathen is licensed by the State of Michigan and ts certified by the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. The Occupational Medicine Department is located in the lower level of the Pennock Professional Building, 915 W. Green St ceed $10,000 annually. Barry County employees are the first to take advantage of the new rebate program. The rebate that is generated by the in­ creased use of Pennock by county employees will be used to purchase a corporate membership to the Pennock Health & Fitness Center and will subsidize their use of the center. In addition, health education programs such as aerobic exercise, stress management, weight loss, and smoking cessation classes will be offered to the employees periodically through Pennock's Health Education Program. For more information about Pennock's Employer Healthcare Rebate Program, please contact Wade Nitz, Pennock Hospital's Chief Financial Officer, 948-3122. �PENNOCK FOUNDATION "PARTNERSHIP' FUND DRIVE EXCEEDS GOAL BY NEARLY $300,000 Our sincere appreciation to all of our friends who have assisted in making their hospital a success. Larry & Lorrie Blair Mr. & Mrs Bill Cook G. R. Felpausch Co. FlexFab Dr. & Mrs. Michael Flohr Richard T. & Ethel D. Groos and Florence Tyden Groos Rowland F. Hall Hastings City Bank Hastings Fiberglass Products Hastings Manufacturing Co. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Savings & Loan, FA J-ad Graphics Inc. Stephen & Isabell Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Daryl S. Larke Willard Lawrence Kenneth Scott Merriman II, M.D. National Bank of Hastings Penn-Nook Gift Shop Paul E. & Rosellen E. Siegel Siegel, Hudson, Gee, & Fisher Attorney at Law The Tyden Seal Co. The Viking Corporation Viatec James E. Atkinson Family Dr. & Mrs. George Benisek * George & Lillian Benisek * Arthur & Anne Ellacott Dr. & Mrs. Eldon E. Cassell James & Carolyn Coleman Diane Ebaugh, M.D. & Mr. Michael Dimond * Elaine Ebaugh “‘Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Hamilton Dr. & Mrs. William Songer Donation In Memory of Donation In Honor of Pennock Hospital Employee "Partnership" donor Dr. & Mrs. Richard Barnett Barry County Lumber Co. Lewis & Jean Batts Dr. & Mrs. William Baxter Blankenstein Pontiac, Olds, GMC Hermann & Margaret Bottcher ‘Our Parents Dr. & Mrs. Scott Brasseur Brown’s Custom Interiors Dr. & Mrs. Jack A. Brown Donald L & Nancy H. Button Coleman Agency Mrs. Barbara Cotter Cove Distributors Gordon & Bonnie Cove Robert & Cynthia Cove Dr. & Mrs. Oscar de Goa Dr. & Mrs. J. G. DenHartog ‘“Mr. & Mrs. Harry L. Doele Dr. & Mrs. Paul Dewitt Berenice R. Dunn ‘ Ross R. Dunn “‘Mr. & Mrs. Perry Francisco Russell & Irene Furlong Mabel P. Furlong Russell Furlong Walter C. 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Middleville, Ml / January 26. 1993 Pirate theme inspires local Cub Scout bakers, awards given by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Middleville Cub Scouts in Pack No 3065 didn't let the ice day last Thursday cancel plans for their cake auction Originally they were to meet at Thornapple Kellogg High School Fortunately, the leaders were able to set it up at Peace Reformed Church. This was the second year that scouts have held a cake auction. This year’s theme cake auction That money is used to pay for activities for the boys and their Blue and Gold banquet “Everybody who made a cake got an award and a rib­ bon." Blocksma explained. “We wanted this to be a positive experience for the boys." The grand prize went to Chase Goodin Dan Parker took first place and Josh Dryer took third. The “most creative” award went to Kyle Fletke Nathan Freeman earned the “best pirate patch ” was “Pirates ." Each scout was to pick a companion (not Mom) to help make and decorate a cake After judging, the cakes were auctioned off and the proceeds will go into the pack's account, according to Beth Blocksma. den and pack leader “This has been a great fund-raiser for us." she said “More than $400 will go into the pack account from the Don Parker took first place in the Cub Scout coke auction. The cakes were to be decorated with the theme of Pirates in mind. Phil Strong made the smallest cake and Doug Blocksma made the longest cake. Matt Blocksma earned the most original award for his creation TK seniors sub sale extended to Jan. 28 Josh Dryer captured second place with his treasure chest cake that appeared to be filled with gold coins. n Chose Goodin s coke that was shaped like a sunken treasure earned him the grand prize. It came com­ plete with a skeleton. Heritage Day 1993 plans get underway by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Though September seems a long way off. organizers of the second Middleville Heritage Day already are making plans for the event. Becky Annis, who served as chairwoman last year, will fill that position again this year for the Saturday. Sept. 25. event. DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service ■ no Long waits WE RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner J) Fitness instructor Bobbie Nieland 795-3930 Page Elementary SCHEDULE MON. Power Step 6:30 WED. Step 6:30 THURS. Power Step 6:30 • Cost Per Session • 4 Weeks — Starting the First Week of Each Month 1 Time Per Week 2 Times. Per Week 3 Times Per Week *14.00 *24.00 *30.00 II you are paying per class the cost is M CO Several of the organiza­ tional committees need both chairpersons and additional committee members Vicky Rick, who is handl­ ing publicity for Heritage Days, said chairpeople are needed for setup, a fund­ raiser. 3-on-3 basketball, kids' games, contests (adult games) and cleanup. Volunteers to help in several other areas also are needed The chairpersons will meet at the Middleville Village Hall at 7 p.m. Monday. March 1. Anyone interested in help­ ing as a volunteer or chairper­ son should contact either the leader of the area of interest or Becky Annis at 795-9840. Vicky Rick is acting as publicity chairwoman Shelly McQueen and Bill Kenyon are in charge of the parade. Joe Sclafam will organize the softball tournament Walt Eavey and Faye Freeman are in charge of entertainment Judy Hoff and Lorraine Ono are organizing the craft booths. Scon Annis is covering the street draw ing Bevidev these areas. Shelley Erb is hoping to get enough interest by v image homeowners m Middleville to allow tours of the homes The Middles the Lions will have their pig roast again and the Middleville United Methodist Church will offer breakfast. Tentative plans are for the more defined schedule for other events, including the bridgewalk Rick has sent a letter to Mkhigan Gov John Engler inviting him to lead the Mid­ dleville bridgewalk. Because of the rain last year, several of the entertain­ ment groups had to cancel their performances. The Heritage Day organizers would like to borrow a large canopy-type tent to be used in case of rainy weather this year. Melissa Middleton (left) secures an order for subs from T-K librarian Marta Blough. The Thornapple-Kellogg Senior Sub and Pizza Sale has been extended until Thursday. Jan. 28. T-K seniors will take orders until Thursday and deliver the pizzas and subs on Saturday, Feb. 13. Those who haven’t had a chance to place their orders may contact Candace Hoisted at 765-5445 or Jan Wiesenhofer al 795-3490. All proceeds go to the Senior Overnight Party to give students a safe and memorable graduation night. Jr. PomPons’ to perform Friday Forty-two future pompon dancers spent Saturday at a clinic learning a routine from the varsity pompon squad. The first-through fifth-graders will perform dur­ ing halftime of Friday's CHS varsity basketball game �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 26, 1993 I Page 15 Caledonia mailman retires after 30 years by Barbara (jail Staff Writer Theron Bowerman was (he kind of mailman who literally went the extra mile for his customers He’d even come in and work on holidays so people would get their mail at the usual time the next delivery day. But this month. Bowerman is taking a 10-week trip south instead of facing the icy roads of his Caledonia mail route After almost 31 years with the Caledonia Post Office, he is retiring He and his wife. Mary Ann. already have left for the kinder climates of North Carolina and Florida A native of Middleville and a graduate of ThomappleKellogg High School. Bower­ man has seen a satiety of ex­ periences. including service as a medic in the Korean War and as an apprentice barber in Caledonia before opening hts own shop in Middleville He got started with the Caledonia post office on a part-time basis, subbing on two routes When a full-time position came along, he decid­ ed to take it. said Bowerman's long-time friend and fellow postal worker. Tom Braendle He was well liked by everyone on the route.” Administrators’ contracts approved Caledonia School Board to look into local citizen concerns by Barbara (jail Staff Writer Caledonia School Board President Sharon Oatley promised board response to a list of concerns voiced by a resident at last week's meet­ ing. Terry DeVries, 4635 100th St., appeared before the board to present some of his concerns, questions and suggestions, which included: • Parking problems at the high school student lot during basketball games and when parents arrive to pick up students after school and athletic practice. • Difficulty in scheduling community open gyms. • Opening the high school weight room again for com­ munity use. • Improving supervision during the Saturday morning basketball program. • Offering concessions at the Saturday morning basket­ ball program. • Opening the school store on basketball game nights so parents as well as students could patronize it. • Improving visibility for home football spectators by changing bleacher access. • Taking action on the be­ havior of youngsters around the bleachers at football games. • Improving communica­ tion to parents about upcom­ ing events at the middle school. Oatley said the board would look into these topics and suggestions and reply to DeVries. In other business, the board approved the Personnel Committee’s recommendation to approve two-year contracts effective July 1, 1993, for 10 district administrators. Superintendent Robert Myers explained that all administrators received a six percent increase, according to their contracts. Myers said that this year five of the administrators also went up a step on the pay schedule and so received a larger increase. The salaries approved by the school board last week for 1993-95 are: Douglas Busman, director of academics, $77,159; Judi Dean, business manager, $48,979; Jeanne Glowicki, director of athletics/student activities. $66,417; Richard Overmire, director of auxil­ iary services $57,195; Jerry Phillips, elementary principal, $65,342; Tonya Porter, high school principal, $74,540; Craig Schmidt, deputy superintendent, $82,004; Carol Uhlman, special education director/school psychologist $68,395; Clark Volz, middle school principal, $65,922 and Jeffrey Worman, elementary principal., $65,342. The board approved Coach Jon Pelletier's request to take the girls' softball team to the Cocoa Expo training facility in Cocoa Beach, Fla., during spring break. Pelletier said last year's trip had been a success, and a number of parents already have agreed to make the trip with the team. The board later met in closed session for the annual evaluation of Superintendent Robert Myers, and approved a two-year renewal of his contract. (See related story.) Non-conforming uses increasing Twp. planners to act on commercial operations in residential areas by Barbara (jail Staff Writer With commercial activity in residential areas increasing, the Caledonia Township Plan ning Commission agreed last week it must find a way to handle the problem When the township was less populated, an occasional ben­ ding of the ordinance was tolerated, commented Com mission Chairman Dick Dunn “But the growing density of development in the township means that when these uses occur, they no longer can be ignored.” he said The commission authorized Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg to explore the extent of the problem He is to give the commission an idea of the number of businesses that are violating the zoning ordinance by operating m residential areas The commissioners agreed that in many cases the businesses out of compliance are nor long-time operations that have been slowly sur­ rounded by residential development and changes in the zoning "Many of these do nor have that legal non-conforming use' status.” Dunn said. “A lot of them are only five years old. ” VanderPloeg said he felt he could get a rough estimate on what's “out there” in the way of commercial activity in residential areas. Once the scope of the pro­ blem is defined, the Commis­ sion then will have to decide how to deal with the problem One solution is to amend the ordinance so that these businesses are ‘ ’legitimized “But I have trouble amen­ ding something when there isn't anything wrong wrong with it the way it is.” com­ mented Commissioner Roger Keating Another possibility is to give the non-complying com­ mercial uses a fair anxHint of tune to re-locate their opera­ tions in a proper zoning district The commission will con­ tinue its discussion after VanderPloeg complete* hts study In a separate action, the commission authorized Township Attorney Jim Brow n to draw up an amend­ ment to the zoning ordinance that would eliminate the sec­ tion “mobile homes outside Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad, mobile home parks. ” The township instead simp­ ly will deal with all single­ family residences whether “stick-built” or mobile homes Braendle said. “He's a very congenial per­ son. easy to get along with and easy to work with. He believes in putting in eight hours of work for eight hours of pay. and he's just been a credit to the post office.'' add­ ed Braendle. himself a 35-year post office veteran who retired in 1985. Other post office employees echoed Braendle’s com­ pliments. and noted that Bowerman always was cons­ cientious and dependable "He's just been a good, dedicated worker, an ex­ cellent employee." summed up Caledonia Postmaster Bob Monroe. Bowerman is married to another TK graduate. Mary Anne Modreske. who grew up in Mohne and Green Lake. They have two children. Rick Bowerman, who lives in Middleville, and Tammy Cole, who lives with her family in Hudsonville The Bowermans said the only flaw in their big trip is that they’ll miss their children and grandchildren. “We've never been gone I Caledonia mail carrier Theron Bowerman has retired after nearly 31 years with the post office. He and his wife. Mary Ann. were honored by the post of­ fice at a Jan. 10 dinner. longer than two weeks at once before. ” said Mary Anne, who added that they ’ll miss the birth of a new grandchild who’s due to arrive while they ’re gone But both Bowermans said they were looking forward to visiting with the Wendell Longs and the Wendell Joneses, long-time Caledonia residents who are living in the same mobile home park in Florida “I expect we’ll have some fun getting together with them.” smiled Bowerman But his colleagues at the Caledonia Post Office say they’ll miss him. 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Ml I January 26. 1993 Trojan eagers scare Calvin Christian for three quarters by David T. Young Editor A young and scrappy Mid­ dleville quintet gave stateranked Calvin Christian more competition than it wanted for almost three quarters Friday night But the Squires, on the strength of solid outside shooting of Ben VerBeek. were able to pull away in the last nine minutes of the ballgame to walk away with a 63-50 victory The victory gives Calvin Christian a 6-0 record in the OK Blue Conference and 8-1 overall The Troians, with the loss, their second straight, fell to 4-2 in the league and 5-4 overall Middleville trailed by only two points. 42-40. with about a minute left to play in the third quarter and the Trojans missed on several chances to Jeff Roodvoets (52) is about to go up for two of his game-high 28 points Defending are Chip Staal (400 and Kurt Kooiker (54) Roodvoets was fouled on the shot and made it into a three-point play. SPORTS Sophomore Andy Brewer (30) finds the going tough inside in the person of Calvin Christian's Chip Staal (40). better planning can save you money. If you would like to talk taxes, call us. Richard A. Blanch Certified Public Accountant (616) 891-1225 P.O. Box 276 130 Main Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Office Hou'S Monday P'lday ^6 tie it. The Squires scored two unanswered baskets in that last minute of the third period to take a 46-40. Early in the fourth quarter Calvin Christian’s Todd Bergman pulled off a threepoint play to put his team up 49-41. VerBeek and Mid­ dleville sophomore guard Nathan Bundy then traded three-pointers to make it 52-46. After Greg VanDyken scored on a lay-in. VerBeek swished another three to widen the gap to 57-46. His third three-pointer of the final period came about a minute later and it finished any dreams the Trojans may have had of pulling off an upset Middleville fell behind 17-9 in the first quarter, but with Jeff Roodvoets. Brian Drum­ mond and Jim Flikkema scor­ ing heavily in the second period, the Trojans were able to creep to withing four, 32-28. at the half. Roodvoets had netted 14 points at intermission and Drummond and Flikkema each had seven to acoount for all of the Trojans' scoring at that point. Calvin Christian quickly opened up an eight-point lead early in the third quarter on a pair of threes, one by VerBeek. But Roodvoets keyed another comeback that pulled Middleville to within two. 42-40 And that was before VerBeek went on an another outside shooting tear Roodvoets finished the evening with 28 points. Drummons finished with nine. VerBeek pumped in 19 points, including five three pointers. Bergman and Chip Staal each had 12 points and Marc Elliott nine The Squires were 6-6, 6-6 and 6-3 across the front line and VerBeek stood at 6-2 at guard. Many observers believe it would take a miracle for them to lose the O-K Blue title. Middleville had just too high a mountain to climb against Wayland Tuesday night in a 53-47 nonleague loss. The Trojans fell behind by as many as 20 points early in the third quarter and gradually fought their way back, but they ran out of gas Trojan cagara, Page 17 We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans •Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals, Families and Employee Groups American Community Mutual Insurance Company HomcOMc* - STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call ms for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 ________ 891-9294 _______ �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 26, 1993 / Page 17 Scots stun O-K Gold leader with their first cage victory It was a long time coming, but Caledonia’s first varsity basketball victory for new coach ’Larry Rea was extraordinary The Fighting Scots, after losing their first nine games in row this season, finally broke into the win column at the expense of the O-K Gold Con­ ference leader Forest Hills Northern entered the contest with a 5-0 league record while Caledonia was 0-5. But the Scots were up to the task of pulling off a stunning 56-55 upset in two overtimes The two teams had tied at 47-47 at the end of regulation play and they were deadlock­ ed at 53-all after the first extra session. The Huskies led 55 54 with eight seconds left in the se­ cond overtime when Rea call­ ed a timeout to set up an of­ fensive play Caledonia then got the ball in the hands of David Scheid, who had 24 points during the evening to lead all scorers Scheid moved his way to the basket and missed a driving layup Teammate Troy Barlow grabbed the rebound, but missed the putback Enter Jason Minor, who played a game he’ll probably recall time and time again for his granchildren many years from now Minor picked off the re­ bound and laid the ball into the net at the buzzer sounded Caledonia fans streamed onto Forest Hills Northern’s court, just as if they had won the state championship The Scots dominated the early stages of the ballgame They led 9-7 after one quarter and extended their cushion to 23-13 at the half. They led by as many as 13 points early in the third quarter before Forest Hills began to make a comeback The Huskies gradually cut into their deficit, trailing 35-27 at the end of three and actually taking the lead late in the contest. 42-40. on a pair of free throws from Tom A Minor miracle! CHS varsity center Jason Minor is engulfed Friday by teammates, family and fans after his buzzer-beater catapulted the Scots to their first win of the season. Gori sc ma But Caledonia didn't wilt under the pressure, and in the end of the staredown, the Huskies were the ones who blinked Scheid's 24 points was his biggest offensive output of the season. Sophomore Pat Stegeman added 12 and Minor finished with 10. Gortsema and Eric Monroe each tallied 18 points for Forest Hills Northern Last week Tuesday. Caledonia lost to Allegan 72-52 in a nonleague encounter. The Scots trailed 37-29 at the half and saw the Tigers pull away after that "Their size and strength overcame us in the second half." said Rea “We had a great effort but couldn’t sus­ tain it.” Barlow. Stegeman and Alan Aho led Caledonia with eight points apiece. Corby Calloway scored 18 for Allegan Troy Barlow sends the ball to the hoop despite a blocking effort by FHN’s 6-ft 9-inch center, Tom Gortsema. Caledonia upset the O-K Gold leaders 56-55 In a double-overtime thriller. Caledonia wrestling tournament is Saturday Caledonia will be host for its own invitational wrestling tournament this Saturday, beginning at 10 a m. The action is expected to last until about 4:30 pm., said Scot coach Jim Maxim Caledonia took part in the 12-team Reed City Invita- tional last Saturday, with four team members bringing home medals. Adam Stauffer took second at 103 pounds “He’s now on track to be an exceptional wrestler and a ma­ jor asset to our team," said Maxim. Sophomore Dan Simmons, weakened by a recent bout with the flu. earned a thirdplace medal at 171. His one loss for the day was to an op­ ponent who had qualified last year for the state tournament. Simmons then came back through the losers’ bracket TROJAN CAGE RS, continued from Page 16— in the end. They cut their deficit to four points, 49-45, with 1:16 left in the bailgame, but they were unable to get any closer and watched Wayland make free throws as the clock wound down. "We're too deep into the season to play half a game," coach Kurt Holzheuther said. "It's been a pattern for us, we've always seemed to get off to a poor start. And when you dig yourself in deep, you can't pull out of it every time." He added, "It's amazing we only lost by six when you look at the statistics." Middleville played without its No. 2 scorer, sophomore guard Nathan Bundy, who was sidelined with an ankle injury. . "He’s a tough kid, but he couldn't even walk," the coach said. "And with him out we weren't prepared to shuffle kids around. Nobody stepped in. It wasn't a good team effort." Making things even worse was that top scorer Jeff Roodvoets, the 6-5 senior "go-to guy." saw limited action in the first half be- cause of foul trouble. He was whistled for two in the opening period and was called for a third one just before the half. "That's not typical of Jeff," Holzheuter said. "He hasn't made those kinds of mistakes this season Wayland came out early with a full-court press that bothered the Trojans as they brought the ball up the floor. They committed numerous turnovers that resulted in the Wildcats grabbing a 15-9 lead at the end of the first quarter. The game looked like a rout in the second period, when Middleville did just about everything wrong while the taller Wildcats en­ joyed perhaps their best eight minutes of the season. With Wildcat guard Robert Moore swishing a three-point field goal attempt just before the half. Wayland finished a 19-7 burst and went into the lockerroom with a 34-16 cushion At the half, Roodvoets had just one basket and five free throws for seven points And Middleville had committed 14 turnovers and had sent Wayland to the free throw line for 17 attempts. The Cats came out roaring in the third quarter and quickly extended their lead to 20 points before Middleville finally came to its senses. But it was still too late. With Roodvoets scoring heavily inside, the Trojans outgunned Wayland 18-10 in the third period to close the gap to 44-34 and continued to slowly cut away at the deficit in the early stages of the fourth quarter Sophomore Andy Brewer netted a three-point basket with just under five minutes showing on the clock to make the difference seven points. 46-39. the first time it had been in single digits since the early portion of the second quarter Roodvoets then scored on a followup of a missed shot with 3:30 left, and the Trojans were down by just five, 46-41 There were mans chances after that point for Middleville to come back, but they only turned out to be opportunities missed Not helping things was that Dave Olthouse fouled out with a little less than two minutes left and Brewer fouled out about a minute after that. Roodvoets, despite his foul troubles, finished with a game-high 23 points, scoring 16 in the second half. But none of his teammates scored more than five. Roodvoets also had 11 rebounds. Holzheuter said he was pleased with the effort of Brewer, who had five points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals. Wayland got some balanced scoring, with Matt Barghan and Owen Riegler tossing in 13 points apiece and Moore adding 12. One striking statistic was the difference in the number of free throws. Middleville made just six of 11. while Wayland shot 31, making only 15. The Trojans made only 20 of 53 field goal attempts for 38 percent, but still had more baskets than the Wildcats Middleville will be at home Tuesday night in a nonleague game against Maple Valley. and won all of the rest of his matches for the day Finishing fourth for the Scots was Jason Bush (189), who Maxim said, “has done nothing but improve.” Though they did not win medals, Chris Love won three matches during the day and Jason Haywood won two. The Fighting Scots ran into defending O-K Gold Con­ ference champion and state ranked Cedar Springs and suf­ fered a 68-3 defeat Thursday night. Cedar Springs won every match except at 135 pounds. where Mark Rogge earned a 19-9 major decision over Tim Hall. Another highlight of the night was the first loss of the season for sophomore 171-pounder Dan Simmons He lost a tough 11-8 decision to Shaun Hudson and saw his record slip to 12-1. The Scots, now 1-3 in league dual meets this season, will wrestle at Wyoming Rogers tonight against the host school and Godwin before they area hosts for their invitational Saturday Middleville wrestlers 4th in Ithaca tourney Middleville wrestlers finished fourth Saturday in the I7-team Ithaca Invitational The Trojans picked up 137'6 points St Johns won it with 169, Fulton-Middleton had 144 and Burton Bendle, rated No. 7 in the latest Class C state poll, had 140 Taking fifth was Carson City Crystal, which is rated No. 8 in Class C. Middleville had one cham­ pion. three runners-up, one third-place medal and one fourth The champion was Ryan Winchell, at 112 pounds Winchell won his first two matches with pins, in 27 seconds and 1:10 and he won by a technical fall. 20-3. in his third match he pulled out a 9-7 decision over Coneval of St. John in the finals The second-place medals went to Kiley Webster (119). Chad Foster (140) and Chris Foster (160) Webster pinned his first op­ ponent in I 00 and then scored 10-4 and 8-5 decisions in the next two rounds He lost 5-3 in the finals to Trent Ward of Carson City Crystal, who was runner-up in the state Class C meet a year ago Chad Foster recorded two first-period pins, in 37 and 51 seconds, and won a 9-1 major decision before losing 15-0 to Bryce Lisk of Hemlock, who was Class C state runnerup at 140 pounds in 1992 Chris Foster pinned his opening round opponent in 47 seconds, won by major deci sion 16-2 in the second round, won by injury default in the third round and then was unable to wrestle in the finals because he injured his shoulder in the third match. Sh Trofans Page 18 �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 26. 1993 Trojans shooting for 0-K Blue mat crown Middleville wrestlers took a giant step toward capturing the O K Blue Conference dual meet title Thursday with a convincing 42-17 victory over Godwip Coach Tom Lehmans crew is now 3-0 in league duals and needs two more wins to nde in first place as the six “Blue” schools with wrestling gather Feb. 13 at Hamilton for the conference meet The win over Godwin was significant because the Wolverines were 2-0 before Thursday night. “I though we really wrestl­ ed well." Lehman said, also pointing out that he had five freshmen and five sophomore in his lineup against Godwin The Trojans had only two pins, but they won nine of the 12 wrestled matches The pins came consecutive ly from Ty Middleton at 171 pounds, in just 21 seconds, and from Joe Appel (189). in 2 15. Chris Foster (160) won by a 19-4 technical fall and Sean Crofoot (112) earned an 11-0 major decision Winning by decision were Gary Ketchum (103), 4-2 over Don Doyle: Ryan Winchell (119), 3-2 over Rick Burmeister. Kiley Webster (125), 9-7 over David Wagner; Dustin Hang (135). 4-3 over Andy French; and Chad Foster (145). 9-2 Jody Blam (275) won by forfeit The victory by Winchell was significant in that Burmeister was OK Blue champion last year at 112 pounds The victory also improved the Trojans' overall dual meet record to 7-1. The previous Saturday. Middleville finished second in the 17-team Olivet Invita­ tional. scoring 137'-6 points Springport, rated among the lop 10 Class C mat teams in the state, won it with 197 Chris Foster (160) brought home the championship medal in his division, a feat that sur­ prised a number of coaches, who collectively seeded him fifth. Ahead of him were two undefeated grapplers and a defending tourney champion. Foster received a bye in the first round and then went to work He scored a 17-1 technical Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Main St Caledonia Michigan Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 12 • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Sport 6f Safety Frames 891-9224 fall over Allendale's Dan Gallivan. who entered the meet with a 17-0 record. He then pinned first-seeded Tony Prater of Dansville, who brought a 19-0 record with him In the finals be beat third-seeded Kelly Kendall of Napoleon. 8-2. Three other Middleville matmen. Ryan Winchell (112). Kiley Webster (119) and Chad Foster (140) finish­ ed second. Two Trojans. Ben Meehan (125) and Jody Blain (275) earned fourth-place Trojan jayvees lose two road games Middleville's junior varsity basketball team lost two tough games on the road Jan 15 and 19 to Byron Center and Wayland, respectively. Against Byron Center, the Trojans fell behind early in the first quarter. 20-66. They TK 8th graders beat Byron Center eagers 46-37 The Thornapple Kellogg eighth-grade basketball team defeated Byron Center 46-37 Jan. 15 to improve its record The Trojans were very cold shooting in the first half, but finally put things together in the second half to put the game away Leading the scoring were Chris Mason, with 13 points. Andy Finkbeiner. nine, and Keith Nelson, eight TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 1, 1993 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the Final Development Plan of Country View Estates, a site condominium planned unit development, and also concerning a proposed or­ dinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of Caledonia Charter Township so as to rezone in accordance with said Final Development Plan, the following described lands: The North 100 acres of the NW 1/4 of Section 2, T5N, R10W, except the East 899.19 feet thereof, and except that part of the NW fractional 1/4, Section 2, T5N, R10W, described as: beginning at a point on the West line of said NW fractional which is S00°00’W 463 feet from the NW corner of Section 2; thence N89°42’45”E 276 feet thence S00°00’W 225; thence S89°42’45”W 276 feet; thence N00°00’E 225 feet along the west line of said NW fractional Wt to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Buttrick Avenue and 60th Street, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan. A copy of the Final Development Plan, the proposed amending ordinance and other materials may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hear­ ing and be heard with regard to the Final Development Plan and the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment. Dated: December 29. 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA medals Winchell made quick work of hrs first three opponents of the day. pmning all of them in the first period But he lost in the championship bout. 8-0 to Ben Engeiter of Springport. Webster won two of his early-round matches by 17-1 and 18-3 technical falls and another by injury default. He lost to Matt DePeel of Dansville. 10-0 in the finals. Chad Foster received a bye and pinned his opponents in (436) fought back to within 10 points by the fourth quarter but could not overcome the Bulldogs' pressure defense. Jeremy Anderson led the team with 13 points while Chris Deblaay added 10. Last Tuesday. TK visited Wayland and started off slow, falling behind 33-16 in the first half. Middleville outscored the Wildcats in the second half, but could not make up the difference, losing 54-42. Steve Converse scored 13 points and led the team with 11 rebounds. Jeremy Ander­ son had 12 points and three assists. Scott Meyers added 6 points. Middleville's current record is 3-5. TK 7th graders upset, unbeaten The TK Seventh Grade Basketball Team defeated previously unbeaten Byron Center Friday, Jan. 15, 45-32. Luke Weatherhead and Nate Pranger scored 10 points each and Richie Frazer had seven. The victory lifted the Tro­ jans' record to 6-1. TROJANSFrom page 17 Jody Blain (275) captured third place by winning a tight 3-1 decision in the consolation finals. Blain earlier had received a bye. won by a pin. lost by a pin and then won 8-1 to fight his way to win the third-place medal Ty Middleton (171) finished fourth, winning three matches against two losses. the next two rounds, one in just 40 seconds, before he nearly pulled off the upset of the day in the finals He lost 6-5 in overtime to Brian Davis of Clitnax-Scotts. a defending Class C state champion. Meehan won three matches during the day. two by pins and the other on a 6-4 decision. Blain recorded a couple of pins and won a 15-0 technical fall “Everybody on our team won at least one match during the day.” Lehman noted “That really helped us.” The records of several key Trojan matmen after last Thursday night were Chris Foster 16-2. Kiley Webster 16-3. Ryan Winchell 10-3. Gary Ketchum 13-4. Chad Foster 14-5 and Ty Middleton 13 5 Lehman said he hopes to get everybody healthy soon. Meehan and Seth Nelson have been injured and Winchell has been battling an illness “If everybody Stays healthy and uninjured, we’ll be all right." he said School Lunch Menus Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Wednesday. Jan. 27 Breakfast/lunch - waffles or Fr. toast, sausage, ap­ plesauce. milk. Friday. Jan. 28 Nacho supreme, mixed vegetables, peaches, milk. Monday. Jan. 29 Ravioli/sauce. bread sticks, green beans. Vita Pup. milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup. sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Wednesday, Jan. 27 Soup & sandwich bar, french fries. Vita Pup or milk.. Thursday , Jan. 28 Chinese bar. egg roll. Vita Pup or milk. Friday, Jan. 29 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup or milk. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Wednesday, Jan. 27 Spaghetti/meat sauce, garlic bread, salad or fries, fruit, milk. Thursday , Jan. 28 Pizza pockets, com or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Jan. 29 Deluxe hamburger, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: High/Middle school: ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sandwiches, piz­ za, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Thornappk Kellogg Breakfast Wednesday. Jan. 27 Pancake, sausage, apple juice, milk. Thursday. Jan. 28 Oatmeal w/br. sugar, raisins, muffin, milk. Friday. Jan. 29 Cinnamon roll, orange juice, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday. Jan. 27 Chili/crackers, bread & butter, veggie sticks, fruit juice. M.S. Salad Bar Thursday. Jan. 28 Super Bowl/Quarterback draw (roast beef sandwich), carrots, pineapple Free foot ball cards Friday, Jan. 29 Pizza (Russo's Page), bak ed beans or sweet potatoes, peach crisp Note: 2% and whole milk available. Hot dogs alternate choice at clementaries each day. Chocolate milk al clementaries on Thursdays. Choice of sandwiches or salad at H.S. and Middle each day Deferred Annuities: The Safe And Systematic Way To Save. AutoOwners no bad. tax deterred annuities credrt high interest earn ngs to your savings program Con tobutions can be matte at any time with convenient plans avMihte lor those who want to make deposits on a regular basts Contact hfioOnrrtfs nqency lor delate, and pn the mdons who save b*ons the annuity way Synopis of Board Meeting for YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Jonuory 14. 1993 by Supervisor London. All members and 23 visitors present. Minutes of Dec. 10. 1992 op Acknowledgment of visitors William Romey presented peti­ tion from property owners on Bassett Lake Rd Financial report of Jon. 12 1993 accepted Water System report given by Thompson. County Rood Commission listing priorities and possibilities for 1993 was given by Jack Finkbemer Motion passed to put cement slab under recycling bin. Holl rental fee report given by Mory Cook No oction token London reported on progress of contract to store Fire Truck. London appointed Gerald Page William McKeown, and Bill Sellers to two year term* on the Board of Review and Ken neth Worsham and Jon Missed mng Commission January payables for $15 376 93 presented for op provol and payment Motion cor r>ed by roll coll vote Clerk Vander Bee presented Policy for Issuance of Payroll Checks and a Deferred Compen sation Program Both approved Discussion on computers tobl ed until February Meeting adjourned at 9 50 DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Insurance JEFFREY M. E)eVRIES JOHN. J. DoVRIES 131 East Main Slreel Caledonia. Ml 49316 Ph: 1616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 ^ulo-Ouwn Insurance Har/ey E Vander Bee Clerk (446) No RMfifaph. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 26. 1993 I Page 19 Obituaries Robert E. Bass------------------------------BLANCHARD ■ Robert E Bass, 63, of Blanchard, passed away' January 17, 1993 at Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Bass was bom in Wood­ land on May 4, 1929 and moved to the Blanchard area when he was a child. He married Mona Jean Krouse on September 30, 1950 He worked for the State Highway Department for 23 years in the Jackson and Mt. Pleasant area. He was a World War II Veteran serving three years in Japan. Mr. Bass belonged to the Edmore VFW Post He was preceded in death by his mother, Margret (Miller) Bass in 1932; his father, Russell Bass in 1969; a sister and brother-in-law, Vera and Dons DePreister He is survived by his wife Mona Jean and sons Tim (Tammy) Bass of New York, Gene (Cheryll) Bass of Blanchard, David (Judy) Bass of Blanchard, Robert (Julie) Bass of Crystal; daughter, June (John) Scheldt of Blanchard; step mother Delia Bass of Middleville; brother, Dean (Ann) Bass of Middleville; sisters, Marian VanDenburg of Freeport, Phyllis (Ray) Boise of Nashville; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held January 20 at Stebins Funeral Home in Edmore. Sylvia M. Salmela MIDDLEVILLE - Sylvia M. Salmela, 84, of Middleville passed away Monday, January 18,1993 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs Salmela was born on May 15, 1908 in Stambaugh, the daughter of Charles and Phoebe (Erickson) Greenland. She was raised in Stambaugh, and attended schools there. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. She was married to Frank H. Salmela on Apnl 30, 1949 and he preceded her in death on December 17, 1982. She enjoyed growing flow­ ers and gardening. Mrs. Salmela is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Shirley) Tuffelmire of Middleville, Mrs. Marvin (Betty) Johnson of Roseburg, Oregon; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 21 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, with Reverend Bruce Stewart and Reverend Wesley Smith officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Middleville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Mary Fulford-----Mary Frances Fulford, 88, passed away January 14, 1993 at her sons’s home Mrs Fulford was bom on April 25, 1904 to Samuel Rhoten and Hannah White Rhoten in Greencastle, Indiana. She was a member of First Christian Church; life member of Swanson Activity Center in LaPorte, Indiana. She was married to Eugene C. Fulford. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Fulford is survived by children. Virginia Emons of East Haven, Connecticut, Harold Fulford of Caledonia; nine grandchildren, 13 great­ grandchildren; two great­ great-grandchildren. Burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery in Mill Creek, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Surviving are his daughters, Annette Fish (Ted Stone) of Middleville, Neva Fish (Al) Endsley of Hastings, Lonna Neff (Jeff Purdum) of Delton, Monica (Marvin) Hollars of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Barbara (Tom) Haner of Grand Rapids; nieces and nephew. Funeral and Committal Services were held Sunday, January 24 at the Beeler Funer­ al Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Louise Caroline Hodges, 100, passed away Saturday, January 16, 1993 at Villa Elizabeth Care Center in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Hodges was bom on April 23, 1892 to Phillip and Josephine (Dietrich) Williams in Alpine Township. She was married to Ray Hodges. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Hodges is survived by children: Margaret Brown and Lois Bassett of Grand Rapids, John and Ruth Hodges of Spar- During the past several weeks and months, I have openly criticized the Caledonia Township Planning Commission for its failure to uphold the existing zoning ordinance requiring two acre minimum lot sizes in rural residential properties. In particular, I have expressed concern for the proposed development at 60th and Buttrick. The developer of this particular property has volun­ tarily agreed to make several additional concessions to his pro­ posal to try to address concerns brought forward by effected par­ ties. The new proposal will add the following to the existing pro­ posal in front of the board: 1. A 250 tree visual buffer composed of 4’ - 6’ spruce, pine and flowering deciduous trees will be planted and landscaped around the perimeter of the development along Buttrick and 60th to maintain a more rural character in the area. 2. The minimum square footage requirements for dwellings within the development will be increased by 100-300 square feet for approximately 50% of the lots. 3. The developer has agreed to make notification to all property holders adjacent to the development through recordation or notification, the unique PUD provisions for this property so neighbors can assist in enforcing these provisions as to land­ scaping of the perimeter and house size requirements. 4. The developer has agreed to make, as a written part of the public record, his commitment that the first two properties will be built and marketed at a price of approximately $145,000.00 - $155,000.00. While each of us would like to see fewer lots and strict adherence to the two acre minimum, for this project that would appear unlikely. For that reason and in consideration of the above changes and the developer’s willingness to improve the develop­ ment and go beyond typical requirements, I intend to drop my opposition to this proposal. I now add my support for this par­ ticular development’s approval as modified. To those of you who sent signed petitions to me. I have for­ warded those to the township planner for consideration at the meeting on February 1. My action in no way precludes anyone from pursuing this issue further. However. I have made the per­ sonal decision that this development will probably be approved, and with the changes noted above, it is probably the best that can be achieved. Thank you for your support in this matter. _________ Jay Goodenbour ta, Karl and Barbara Hodges of Caledonia; 40 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pauline Williams, Allie Buth, Zula Ludwick all of Grand Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, January 20 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial was at Resur­ rection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Villa Elizabeth. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ActionAds! Caledonia Printing and Shipping Service Welcomes...Joann CoIlea to the position of Manager. Joann brings 10 years of experience with her. She has been at Caledonia Printing part-time for about 2 years. If you have not met Joann, we encourage you to stop in to do so. She’ll be happy to discuss your printing needs or discuss our recently added shipping service. Jim, Colleen and Brian Shoaf Louise Caroline Hodges------------------- OPEN LETTER — __ _______________ __________ MIDDLEV1LLE - Harry S Fish, 57, of Middleville, passed away Friday, January 22, 1993 at home. Mr. Fish was bora on March 3, 1935 in Middleville, the son of Harry J. and Neva E. (Jordon) Fish. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools. He was married to Rose Marie Allen on February. 1961 in Battle Creek. Mr. Fish owned the Fish Insurance Agency in Middle­ ville, retiring in 1985. He worked for Diamond Trans­ portation (Fox) Wisconsin. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, H.O.G., Middleville Fire and Ambulance Department. Mr. Fish was an avid sports­ man and enjoyed hunting black bear in Canada, deer hunting in Colorado and Michigan, vegetable gardening and spending time with his family and friends. Preceding Mr. Fish in death were his wife Rose Marie Fish on January 5, 1981. 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Kent County, Michigan, lying Southerly of the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37). ALSO: That part of the East 116 feet of the North 1980 feet of the North­ east 1/4 of Section 7, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, lying Souther­ ly of the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37). A copy of the final development plan and the propos­ ed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. Ail interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment. Dated: Jan. 19, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (4AT) �Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 26. 1993 For Rent Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then 1O‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. 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Michigan 49333 Feb. 15 public hearing set Longtime Village Caledonia Village planners Manager Ernie Ball table rezoning for storage units to re retire by Barbara GaH Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Planning Commission last week tabled a rezoning re­ quest that would allow con­ struction of self-contained storage units on what is now residential property Citing a need for more specific information, the commission asked developer Mike Slagtcr to work with the village ’fanner on preparing a detailed site plan that would show setbacks and all boundary measurements. The proposed project would require rezoning about one acre of land from R-l (single-family residential) to C-l (commercial). The land to be rezoned includes all or part of two adjoining Kinsey Street properties, one owned by Fritz Tape and the other by Doris I>oring. Loring plans to sell the back portion of her property at 161 Kinsey, retaining about 15,000 square feet at the front of the parcel where her home and a smaller house stand Slagter proposes to build two 40 x 100-foot storage unit buildings on the back property. Access to the buildings would be gained by a new driveway constructed through Tapes property, which is just north of the Ixiring home. Slagter said that he would take down an old garage now standing on the properly and "put in two nice buildings and keep the area mowed and neat." During a public bearing on the rezoning, residents ex­ pressed concern that a straight rezoning of the prop­ erty would allow uses other than the storage buildings, should the property change hands again. The commission also real­ ized that storage units are a use presently allowed only in the C-2 commercial district, which is located along M-37. Legal counsel Jim Brown said that if the rezoning were granted, the owner would ei­ ther have to get a variance to put in the storage units, or the Village Council would have to agree that storage units were similar enough to other C-1 uses to allow them in that district. Some concern also was voiced by neighbors, who wanted to know the hours the storage units would be open to the public and whether there would be any fencing protecting their yards. Representatives from the neighboring Caledonia Lumber Company said they were concerned that the par­ cel is too small for the pro­ ject. See Rezoning, Pago 3 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Ernie Ball, a man of many talents, is re-retiring from his job as Middleville Village Manager Ball had been retired for some time, but he returned to the position in 1991 when Village Manager Kit Roon, who died last August, got sick and was unable to work. He filled in until Roon was better. But then Roon’s cancer gave him no choice but to resign and Ball once again postponed his retirement “I thought I’d just need to fill in for a few months." Er­ nie explained "It's been nearly a year. " Since new Village Manager Ev Manshum has jumped in with both feet. Ball once again is looking toward his retirement March will be his final month of being on a retainer as a consultant for Mid­ dleville. But, according to Er­ Planning Commissioner appointed Middleville Council denies land sale request bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council denied a request by Dave Phillips to purchase eight feel of village property adjacent to his home on Dayton Phillips wanted to build a garage on his property However, the building would overlap onto village land and that was why he made the re­ quest to purchase the eight feet for the full 132-foot length of his lot. "We (the Village Property Committee) feel that it is in the best interest of the village to deny this request." said Trustee Ed Schellinger who is on the committee. Committee members said they also were concerned that if the request was accepted it would set a precedent that would allow others to buy village property it they needed a little more land for a project. Another concern was about the width of right of way for village streets President Pro Middleville Villoge Council President Bill Hardy MUgridge. new council trustee Tern Lon Myers, who also serves on the Property Com­ mittee. said it was important to be consistent with the right of ways. The motion to deny the request was approved unanimously Village Manager Everil Manshum requested an addi­ tional extension on the 1993 budget. He and Village Secretary Chris Mugridge have been organizing and in­ putting budget information in­ to the new computer system as (right) welcomes John the budget is worked out. “Working it like this takes a lot of time, but we feel confi­ dent that the council will be pleased with the setup of the computer program.” he said Council members should have the final draft of the pro­ posed budget in early February. That will give the Budget and Finance Commit­ tee time to review the recom­ mendation before the public hearing on the budget at village hall Tuesday . Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. In other council business. Bill Buckner, a Middleville resident for the last six years, was appointed to the Mid­ dleville Planning and Zoning Commission. He is filling the vacancy left when Dan Parker resigned Buckner has not sened on a municipal committee like this, but as a builder he is aware of zoning and building ordinances His company. Landmark Builders, is in Middleville. He and his wife. Suzanne, have two daughters. 6-yearold Rachel and 4-year-old Michelle Even with the appointment of Buckner, the P & Z Com­ mission is still one member short. John Mugndge. who had sened as secretary. resigned because of his appointment to the Middleville Council. Anyone interested in sen mg on the board should con­ tact Chairman Eldon Newmyer or village hall offices Retiring village manager. Ernie Ball, could often be found about Middleville Village Hall with coffee cup in hand. nie. he'll "still be around " Since the 60s. he and Dorothy, his wife of 54 years, have lived in Middleville and raised a family. He was inexperienced but energetic when he first came on as manager in I960. Er nie’s father jointly owned what is now the Geukes meat business. Becoming village manager offered him the chance to get into something new. “I really didn’t think I’d be here more than a few years," Ernie said. "I can’t believe it’s been over 30 years " Ball has filled many posi lions as the Middleville village manager "In the old days, I did most everything that needed to be done ..if something broke. I fixed it; if it snowed, I plowed the roads, when it came time for a new sewer system many years back. I worked closely with our consulting engineer to design a system that would cover the village’s needs " Though the village staff is much larger now. Ernie still likes to get involved with village projects He has been instrumental in the upkeep of the current sewer system that Middleville has outgrown over 20 years Ernie made sure that an aerater was installed and working in one of the lagoons See Ro retire, Pago 7 Funds drive for ‘difib’ unit in Thornapple Twp. started The Thornapple Township Emergency Services has a defibrillation unit in one of it’s ambulances and has just starting a fund-raising drive to equip another with the life-saving machine. TTES coordinator Robert Kenyon accepted a check from Cheryl Cravero of the Village Players of Middleville, to kick off the drive. Cravero was the producer of last year’s play. “Bull in a China Shop." Proceeds from the non­ profit group’s perfornances are always used to further the Middleville community in some way First up in the events sponsored by the TTES to raise money is a bowling tournament set for Feb. 12 at the Middle Villa lanes. In the early summer, a golf outing is planned, also to go toward the purchase of the new $7,000 "Heart Start Se« ‘ditlb’ unit, Pago 7 In This Issue... • Men’s Night Out’ to be held locally • Caledonia Community Ed offers new classes • ‘Spirit of 76’ inspires Dutton Christian School students • Blood drive to be held at Gun Lake Feb. 8 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 2. 1993 Gaines UB’s new pastoral team looks to continued growth by Barbara Gall Staff Writer As "top-down* organiza­ tions change to participatory ones, teams have become to­ day's organizational nucleus in spiritual and profit-making programs The Gaines United Brethern Church, at 1612 92nd St., is not only led by a new team of pastors, but has even turned to the team ap­ proach in its ministries. "I see the strength of this church as the people getting involved in personal min­ istries/ explained Pastor Mark Beers, who celebrates one year at Gaines UB this month. "We all do the ministry, together, as a team. It used to be the pastor who did all the ministering,' but now we have five commissions that oversee all aspects of the church's work, with the pas­ Scott Taylor is serving Gaines United Brethern Church as associate pastor. He poses here with his wife, MaryAnne, and their son, Jordan. tor as the coordinator. "I see my job as equipping the members of the church to minister," be continued. "And when you have the kind of people that we have here, well, all I can say is, they're doing a terrific job." Beers and his wife. Mary, began their work at Gaines after long-time pastor Rev. Richard Raab and his wife. Donelle, were assigned to the church in Charlotte. While the church itself is growing, with an average Sunday attendance of about 200, the Beerses point proudly to the growth in their youth program, and most specifically to the church's sponsorship of an interde­ nominational Pioneer Club, part of an area-wide organi­ zation that serves youth from 3 years of age through junior high. The Gaines group now has about 60 members. Beers said. He also said he is proud of the church's athletic program, which he sees as a way of reaching many families. With its own gym on the property, the church provides a place for basketball, volleyball and softball, and profits from the concession stand provide funds for the Pioneer Club. "And I can't imagine life at our church without Scott any more." he added with a smile. Scott Taylor and his wife, MaryAnne, are the other half of the Gaines pastoral team. Taylor came to Gaines UB in August as associate pastor, a position long vacant at the church. His responsibilities include the youth program and the music ministry of the church. He directs the choirs and ensembles and plans the music for all services and church programs. He said he wants to get youth involved by challeng­ ing them to take an active role in church work. "My goal is to see spiritual growth as well as growth in the numbers participating," he said. "Teenagers today are living in difficult times, much more difficult than when I was in high school. We'd like to help them in making the decisions they face and in standing up to the problems of today." He said he wants to en­ courage teenagers to learn to look at the world around them and try to help with some of the problems they see. "I’d like to see us do monthly service projects that help people like the home­ less. I think it's important that young people learn bow to give and not just receive," be sad. Taylor said one of the first big programs being planned is a high school mission trip to New Mexico, where the young people will teach Bible school on an Indian reservation The Taylors and their son. 3-year-old Jordan, moved to Michigan from Indiana, where both Scott and MaryAnne attended Huntington College, just south of Ft Wayne Scott graduated with a bachelor s degree in vocal Rev. Mark Beers is proud of the teamwork developing at Gaines United Brethern Church. He and his wife, Mary, and their children Tony and Shana, ore celebrating one year with Gaines UB. performance, and MaryAnne complemented her studies at Huntington with work at Indiana Vocational Technical Institute, where she studied cooking and then ran her own catering business until moving to Michigan. To help fund the students’ trip west, she recently put on a seven-course dinner of French cuisine for 100 peo­ ple, a meal that Rev. Beers pronounced "tres magnifique. " Most of the time, she said, she finds young Jordan keeps her very busy, and she is en­ joying her work on the church's Christian Education Commission and serving as a publicity person for the church. She also submits articles and recipes to the House of White Birch Publishing Company and works as a page for the Kentwood Public Library. The Rev. Beers and his wife also are busy parents. Tony, 5, attends kindergarten at Caledonia Elementary, while Shana , 4, is looking forward to preschool. Proof that it is indeed a small world, Beers also at­ tended Huntington College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Bible and religion and a master's degree in Christian ministries. A native of Ft. Wayne, he was pastor at churches in Indiana and Pennsylvania be­ fore coming to Michigan. MaryAnne graduated from Huntington with a degree in sociology and then earned her master s degree in social work from the University of Illinois in ChampaignUrbana. She said that she and her husband did not meet in col­ lege. however. They were in­ troduced by a friend of Mark's, who happened to be MaryAnne's pastor, and on their first date they attended a Sandy Patti concert. Rev. Beers said that his growing congregation means the church may have to begin holding two Sunday services because there isn't enough property to build another ad­ dition to the church He said a personal goal of his is some day to start a new church, and he sees the growth in the Gaines ministry as a possible opportunity. 'We have members not only from Kentwood and Caledonia, but from Byron Center and Wayland." he said. "I see a new church being started some day in the Wayland area, and I'd like to see (the Gaines church) be the mother church to that new congregation." In the meantime, he said he is enthusiastic about the way his congregation has taken hold of the work of the church and the ideas the members are generating. Taylor also is enthused about enhancing the musical ministry. He would like to start a children's choir and is interested in producing an outdoor patriotic musical each summer and a Christmas musical in the winter. He will lead the choirs in two cantatas each year, he said. The Rev. Beers empha­ sized that the church tries to offer a variety of services, from the traditional to the contemporary, and drama has become an integral part of the worship service. "We want each person to be involved in some way in our ministry,’’ he said. "No one person docs it all in any area any more," he said. "Now (here is team work in all areas of our church program." Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! 'The Place to TAN & TONE’ 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro’s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 am Saturday k Rainbow s End has £so many ways to say I LOVE YOU! 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Almost all children, regardless of social class or ocher fac­ tors. enter first grade full of enthusiasm, motivation and selfconfidcnce. fully expecting to succeed in school By the end of the first grade, some of these students have already discovered that their initial high expectations are not coming true, and they have begun to sec school as punishing and demeaning Trying to remediate reading failure later on is very difficult because students who have failed are likely to be not motivated, and have poor self concepts as learners. They become anxious about reading, and they hate it. Reform is needed at all levels of education But no goal of reform is as important as seeing that all children start their school careers with success, confidence and a firm foundation in reading Success in the early grades does not guarantee success throughout the school years and beyond, but failure in the early grades docs virtually guarantee failure in later schooling Therefore, as we look at school “reform” or “restructur­ ing.” where we must look first is at the early grade levels and at reading. Children must successfully negotiate key developmental hurdles in their preschool and early elementary years First is the development of the cognitive, linguistic, social and psychological bases on which later success depends By the end of the first grade, students should be well on the way to reading, after which each year they need to make adequate pro­ gress in basic and advanced skills. The summary of research conducted by Robert Slavin. Nan­ cy Karwcit and Barbara Wasik of the Center for Research on Effective Schooling for Disadvantaged Students. John Hopkins University in Baltimore, shows that “Virtually every child can succeed in the early grades in principle. The number who will succeed in facts depends on the resources we are willing to devote to ensuring success for all and to our willingness to reconfigure the resources we already devote to remedial and special education.” To insure the success of all at-risk students takes a greater in­ vestment than is now being made by our government with Chapter I funding and the financial support for special education. “There is a large category of students who would fail to learn to read without intervention, but would succeed with gtxxi preschool and kindergarten experiences; improved reading and curriculum and instruction; and perhaps brief tutoring at a critical time...” A smaller group of students need intensive intervention before preschool, as well as improved early childhood educa­ tion and tutoring. The key issue tor at-risk students is not if additional costs will be necessary , but when they should be provided Dollars used preventively make more sense than dollars used remedially. In the I'hornapple Kellogg program, we have adopted a whole language philosophy to the teaching of reading and have moved to focus the limited Chapter I program funds the District receives to providing intervention or supplemental help at the early elementary level. As school districts receive increased pressures to reduce programs and make cuts it is im­ portant that we continue to maintain the focus on our reading program We believe that all children can learn and can learn to read. We need to continue to improve our reading program to in­ sure that Make Citizens Your Choice For Insurance in Michigan Cttin-ns insurance Company h*s grown from a pioneer of automobile insurance founded in 1915 to bevome the largest wnter of property and liahilny insurance through independent agents m Michigan Today. 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In first-round competition, there were 35 sixth-graders. 39 seventh-graders, and 30 eighth graders Each grade competed separately until there were just five top spellers in each grade These 15 students advanced to the final competition that was not divided by grade. The sixth-grade finalists were Jason Albaugh (who finished second). Stacey Bergakker. Drew Chamberlin. Kristen Overbeek and Jason Schweitzer Seventh-grade finalists were Alison Aten. Stephanie Higgins. Jamie Robbins. Josh Robinson and Nathan Schmitz REZONING , Teocher Steve Evons gives Jason Albaugh his last word while Curt Martin, who was tops in the spelling bee. listens carefully. Eighth-grader Curt Martin carried off top honors Other eighth-grade finalists included Jeremy Doornbos. Bob Mosey. Rick Reinstein and Dave Replogle. Middle school teacher Steve Evans acted as judge and reader for the spelling bee Middle school librarian Marta Blough was |udge and advisor in the competition from front page— The commission agreed to table the request until Feb. 15. At that time, it will con­ vene at 7 p.m. in the village offices, since the Township Planning Commission al­ ready is scheduled to use the meeting hall that evening. In another rezoning issue. Attorney Brown recom­ mended the Village rezone the newly annexed school property on Kraft Avenue. Otherwise, he said, Caledonia Township's zoning for the property remains in effect for two years. If the Village has not rezoned the land by then, it becomes unzoned property. In determining a zoning district for the parcel. Brown said the Village either would need to amend its agricultural zone to include public and private schools, or else re­ zone the 100 annexed acres to the R-l district, which does permit schools. The commission voted to recommend the property be rezoned R-1. and decided to set a public hearing date on the re zoning at the Feb. 15 meeting. In other business, the commission: • Recommended the Village Council approve the latest draft of the proposed Glen Valley planned unit de­ velopment (PUD) ordinance. The new draft allow s botn C1 and C-2 commercial uses in the project. However, Planner Mark Sisson recommended certain C-2 uses be disallowed for the PUD because they would conflict with the residential part of the development. Recommended for elimina­ tion from this PUD are car lots; farm machinery sales and repair, feed stores; repair shops; mobile home, travel trailer and camper sales; au­ tomotive body shops; recre­ ation equipment and vehicles; storage facilities for goods or commodities including feed and grain. food lockers, motor vehicles and personal rental space. • Recommended the Village Council approve an amendment to the PUD chapter in the Village zoning ordinance so that a commer­ cial PUD could have C-l and/or C-2 uses, depending on the discretion of the coun­ cil. The existing PUD chapter does not specify commercial uses, and only lists "shopping centers." Top speller, eighth grader Curt Martin and the next best, sixth grader Jason Albaugh will represent the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School at the regional spelling bee in February. 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Feb 3. at the Community Education Building. 330 Johnson Seniors also should call in their reservation (891-8117) for the Feb 11 Valentine s Day parts to be held at I p m at the Middle Villa Inn Enter­ tainment and refreshments are planned Any area thespians should note the Feb 18 meeting for those interested in the new Caledonia Community Theatre The meeting will be held at 7 p m in the Com­ munity Education Building It may be winter, but baseball and softball seasons are already in the planning stages Registration forms for the Caledonia youth programs will be available in school of­ fices and in the Community Education office beginning Feb 5 Any business = should call the Community Ed office at 891-8117. Sponsor ship costs SI00. and team members will have the spon­ sor’s name displayed on their team jerseys. Other programs as ailable are free income tax assistance for residents over 60 years of age and assistance with Medicare and Medicaid claims. Anyone desiring these services should call Community Ed for an appointment The Caledonia Community Education Fitness Center also is available to residents w uh a small fee charged on either a per visit or a prepaid basis For information, call the Community Education office terested in sponsoring a team in- LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9.45 a.m , 11.00 a.m 4 6:00p m WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p.m 7240 68th Street, St — Caledonia FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9 45 am. 2 miles eavt of M-37 Pastor. Rev Hrtan F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6 00 p m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p m. Awana................................................................................6:45p.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (tallica United Urcll|rcn Qlfiurcl) "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN at 92nd STREET PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:45 a m. & 6.00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Wednesday. Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Associate Pastor • Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday.......................... 6:30 p.m. Scott Taylor Youth Fellowship, Wednesday........................ 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor T.M DOJBBLESTE'N Youth PrectQ' Pastor Monte C. 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Bobby Dale Whitlock W OO a m 1HX)a.rjn. 60c p m Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m Sunday School...............................1115 a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p m Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 7*5-7903 Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Children's ChurdvYouth Worship during morning services. n 708 West Main Street 908 West Mam Middleville, mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 am. Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00 a m 4 11:00 am. Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 OV 1 -OUZO “People Who Care" Phone 891-9259 Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Peace Reformed Church Caraway St puppet mmiMry for K4th during evening services MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Saturday Evening Mass............................... 5:00 p.m. "God Cares for You” Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..................9:30 a m Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. James Cusack 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a m. exciting fellowship" Sunday Services............................................... 10:30 a m Prayer Meeting Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday School Worship Service Wtskyan Church "cr new and at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday Schcxjl............................ 9:30 a m. Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service......................... 6:00 p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST KALAMAZOO AVENUE Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6.00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH (Eljc (Old (Eime JUrtljodi®t Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10 00 a m. Morning Worship 11 00 am. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ,7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School. >unday........................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship....... 11:00 a.m Evening Worship.........6 00 p m Wed Fellowship......... 7 30pm (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 2, 1993 I Page 5 Students pull rank in war unit “Spirit of 76’ inspires Dutton Christian students by Barbara Gall Staff Writer At Dutton Christian, you can still work your way up through the ranks At least, that's how you got to be a “general " and earn an “A” in history teacher Gwen Ballast's fifth grade unit on the American Resolution Ballast let her students decide on their own goals for the unit, by assigning military ranks to each level of ac comphshment in the work As the students completed their assignments, they moved up from the rank of private, where everybody started If a student completed all nine re­ quirements successfully, he or she became a general, and earned an "A.” Requirements included a role play, reading and repor­ ting on a book about the Resolution, completing ac­ tivity sheets and even making an IXth-century wig The five-week unit wound up Friday with a special pro­ gram for parents, where bew igged and costumed students and their teacher greeted families in the library At the end of the program, cameras flashed as each student who had earned the general s rank got to come forward and re­ enact the signing of the Declaration of Independence Parents also were treated to some 20th-century cookies and punch and visited the classroom to see their students' work Parents and students award ed Ballast a “York" medal for her heroism above and beyond the call of duty in creating and overseeing and evaluating the unit Her medal " was a shiny York Peppermint Patty surrounded by the usual military ribbon ry Ballast said she and her students both enjoyed this unit “This was a different from the usual history study." she said. The activity sheets, for in­ stance. focused on research and doing some creative thinking instead of just using the text book to find answers " Along with reading a book and doing the report, the students had to analyze the perspective of the author “I asked them to tell us what the author was trying to teach us about the war. and to tell us about the perspective. For instance, was the author telling us the British point of view, an American's point of view, or was the author neutral?" She said she felt her students also had learned more than just information about the Revolution “One thing they learned was to be diligent, and keep up with their work, since the grade they received was deter mined by the rank they earned "They had to decide ahead Some of the Dutton Christion students, properly be-wigged and costumed, read a poem of thanks to their teacher after the completion of their unit on the Revolu­ tionary War. The presentation took place at a program for the history students parents. of time what they wanted to achieve and then keep up with the assignments in order to achieve their goal. " The students seemed to feel the unit was a success, too. They said they learned more doing their work this way. and wished all their units would be more activity-oriented. They also liked having a party at the end of the cam­ paign, rather than throw a "tea party " at the beginning, like the American patriots had done. Little Peter Ouwinga is only five weeks old, but he doesn't seem to mind posing with his sister, Angie, and her Dutton Christian classmate Mike VanLaon as they show off their Colonial costumes. WE'VE GOT $100 ON THE LINE. They may look like two Colonial patriots ready to sign the Declaration of Independence, but really they are Dutton Christian students Kathy Sikma and Dan VanderWoude. They made their own wigs os part of their history unit on the American Revolution. 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Kimonos for the men themselves will be modeled as well. "There will be something for everybody," Richards said. She pointed out that all the lingerie presented is made lo­ cally by Luscious Laces of Grand Rapids. "It's really nice that we can use one of our Grand Rapids area businesses for our show," she added Special orders will be taken and a gift wrapping by Barbara Gall Staff Writer With Valent ine's Day just around the comer, two area businesses have combined forces to offer men a chance to select "sweetheart gifts" for those special ladies. The MiddleVilla Inn will provide the site and refresh­ ments and Cherished Memories Bridal and Rrmal Wear of Caledonia will pro­ vide the lingerie gift sugges­ tions at a special "Men's Night Out" fashion show Saturday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Sandi Richards, owner of Cherished Memories, said the special lingerie fashion show is intended to give men the chance to purchase their Valentines such items as robes and nightgown ensem­ service will be available, she sad. The show will be held in MiddleVilla's Greenery Room, where appetizers and cocktails will be served, starting at 6:30 p.m. Modeling will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $2 at the door, and reservations by Feb. 5 will be appreciated, Richards said. We do need to have some idea of how many are coming for seating and food purposes, she explained. Reservations can be phoned in by calling the MiddleVilla either at 7953640 or 891-1287. or by call­ ing Cherished Memories at 891-0025. Blood drive to be held at Gun Lake Feb. 8 Gun Lake residents have the chance to donate blood only twice a year, and Feb. 8 is one of those times, said Blood Drive Chairman Marilyn Finkbciner. Held at the Gun Lake Community Church on Chief Noonday Road, and sponsored by the GFWC Gun I ,ikc W<NDMa ( lub, the drive will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. The goal is 60 pints, and the area residents have always responded well, Finkbciner said. "We’ve always met the goal or gone over,” she said, "and I'm counting on the Gun ludee residents to do it again." The goal of the American Red Cross is to collect 147,000 pints of blood in 1993-94 to meet the needs of hospitals. That means eight or nine blood drives every day. Monday through Friday. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Main St. Caledonia Michigan Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5; Sat. 9 to 12 • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Sport 6? Safety Frames 891-9224 Over 2,000 blood drives will be scheduled. "We only have two drives a year; one now and one in July," Finkbciner said, urging everyone to participate. "We don’t want to forget our regular donors; we re all a part of it." Anyone over the age of 17 and in good health can donate. Concert set at Caledonia church Gold City Concert will per­ form Saturday. Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Caledonia Chris­ tian Reformed Church on the comer of M-37 and 100th Street. All tickets are $5. and are available at the Cutlerville Christian Bookstore, Profes­ sional Pharmacy in Caledonia, or at the door. For more information call 868-6477 or 245-2831. Sandi Richards, owner of the Caledonia bridal shop Cherished Memories displays a gorgeous bridal peignoir to be shown at Saturday’s Mens Night Out lingerie fashion show at Middle Villa Inn. Registrations due soon! Caledonia Community Education offers acting, babysitting classes Caledonia Community Education's upcoming classes for kids and adults include a baby-sitting clinic and acting seminars. The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Outreach program will send professional theater teachers to Caledonia to con­ duct two day-long work­ shops, one for adults and one for students. The acting workshop for adults is scheduled for 10 а. m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 20, and is open to adults of all ages and theater experience. Students will work with improvisation, monologues or scenes from plays, and will examine the technique of acting through building a character. The instructor will be Martin Zyla, a professional musician, actor and teacher, who is on the Civic Theatre s staff in an outreach program at the Forest Hills Senior Center. Students may either eat out or bring a sack lunch for the one-hour lunch break. The children’s workshop will be held Saturday, March б, from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. and is open to students ages 1013. They will be encouraged to develop an awareness and appreciation for acting through use of a wide variety of theater-related activities, such as creative dramatics and improvisational games. Students should bring a sack lunch. Both workshops cost $30 for the day, with registration and payment due at least one week prior to the dates of the sessions. Those interested in either class should call the community education office at 891-8117 to register. Any students ages 11-14 who are embarking on a baby-sitting career are wel­ come to attend a one-day clinic from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 20. An in­ structor from the American Red Cross will teach students how to handle emergencies and other techniques of re­ sponsible child care. However, CPR is not in­ cluded as part of this class. Cost of the clinic is $15, with payment due at registra­ tion. Interested students must register before March 10. No walk-ins will be accepted. Anyone with questions about these or any other Caledonia Community Education programs should visit the office at 330 Johnson, or call 891-8117. (616) 285-3270 The Christian musk, ensem­ ble One A-Chord" will be featured at Redeemer Cove­ nant Church Sunday, Feb 7 at 6 p.m. The group has been singing together for oser two years and describes its sound as ’"light contemporary, en­ couraging and warm " "One A-Chord” is led by Tamnu George, who also senes as promotions director for WCSG-FM In addition to the sounds of One A-Chord. the esemng will include tunes of con­ gregational worship and singing Redeemer Con vena nt Church worships at the Dut­ ton Christian Middle School, on Hanna Lake Ave., just north of 68th Street. SORE EEE i g You and your business are probably already protected agamst lawsmts, but with all the rmlkm dollar awards bang granted today you should protect yourself by also purchasing an umbrella liability policy Vbu II tnd the cost quite reasonable n DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Insurance JEFFREY M DeVRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 East Main Sired Caledonia. Ml 49316 PHONE * (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 ‘One A-Chord’ to perform at Caldonia Church Feb. 1 Julie and Lori Raymond, both formerly of the Caledonia area invite all their friends and customers to see them at their new location. For all your hair care service and products. Please call for your appointment... A Lawsuit Could Bankrupt You! ^iuto-Ounrri Insurance Ute Home Car Buarwtt ANKLES? <- Assignment accepted! Medicare. PRO, HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems ii*,.. J V ’•S; || w J • KENT PODIATRY | Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 -J* �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 2. 1993 / Page 7 RE-RETIRE, continued from front— Local Girl Scouts spend day with dads by Margaret Fowler ' Staff Writer Girl Scouts isn’t always just for girls! Middleville scouts recently teamed up with their dads for an afternoon of bowling, raf­ fle prizes and junk food Several area businesses donated prizes for the event They included gift cer­ tificates, bottles of pop. free hair cuts or free oil changes Businesses that offered help were MiddleVilla Lanes. Cappons. Village Grocery. Crystal Flash. Phil’s Pizzeria. Shear Pleasure. Hair We Are. Smkc’s Service. Pharmacy Care. Thornapple Kitchen. Pastoor’s. Thornapple Floral. Gavin Car Wash. Movie Depot. Tires R Us. and Cen­ tral Auto The Girl Scouts are also in the midst of their annual cookie sale. They will be tak­ ing orders from now until Tuesday. Feb 9. Cookies cost $2.50 per box and will be delivered around March 10. Seven different varieties of cookies are for sale. Short­ bread. Thin Mints. Praline Royaie. Caramel Delite. Lemon Pastry Cremes. Peanut Butter Patties, and Peanut Butter Sandwich Two troops have planned to take orders at the Hastings Ci­ ty Bank branches in Mid­ dleville and Caledonia. They will be at the Mid­ dleville branch on Friday. Feb. 5. from 3 to 5 p.m. and Saturday. Feb. 6. from 9a.m. to noon At the Caledonia branch, orders will be taken on Fri­ day. Feb. 5. from 3 to 6 p.m.; Saturday. Feb 6. from 9 a m. Over the years, he didn’t hesitate to learn about the many aspects of the village, by either obtaining licenses for things like the sewer system. His primary role since November has been sharing his knowledge and know-how with Manshum. helping to make a smooch transition as Ernie retires and Manshum takes the lead. Ernie insists that he is really going to retire and have some time for a little golf. DEFIB. Fifth groder Alecia Holst gives her dad. Ken a big hug while they wait for their turn to bowl at the father-daughter girl scout outing. to noon; and Monday. Feb. 8. from 3 to 5 p.m. Anyone who would like to order cookies can contact Middleville Cookie Chair­ woman Sue Wiersum at 792-2050 or Carol Conrad at 795-9881. Caledonia Twp. office open Feb. 13 for tax collections Third grader Christine Dood and her dad, Al. have fun even when they're not bowling. Caledonia Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries will be in her office from 9 a.m. to noon on Sat.. Feb. 13 for the convenience of taxpayers who want to pay their winter taxes before the Feb. 16 deadline w Though township offices are usually closed on Saturdays, DeVries said with the weekend falling on Feb. 13 and 14. followed by the Presidents Day holiday Monday. Feb. 15, citizens might forget the deadline for taxes this year is Tuesday, Feb. 16. Township offices also will be open on Presidents’ Day. DeVries said that the spe­ cial Saturday hours will be for tax collection only, and she requests that other busi­ ness be brought to her office during regular office hours, which are: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. The offices are closed on Tuesdays. Anyone with questions should call the office at 891 0070. But Village Secretary Chris Mugridge, who is also his daughter and Manshum ex­ pect that Ernie will still be a familiar face at the village hall. “I’ve always got my nose in someone rise's business. Er­ nie admits. “I hope that the people of Middleville really appreciate Ernie." Manshum said. "He has done a lot more for Mid­ dleville than anyone can imagine!" continued from front page — 2,000." The first heart-starting machine was put into service on March 5. 1990. The cost of that unit was split between the Pennock Foundation and Thomapple Township. All 18 ambulance personnel have had the mandatory training required to use a defibrillator. The machine has been used between 15 and 20 times, with at least four lives saved in the almost three years it has been in service at TTES. In addition to sending electrical pulses into a stopped heart to restart it. the machine is used to monitoring a patient's heart rhythm. Kenyon pointed out. For more information or to sign up for the bowling tournament, call Kenyon at 795-7243 The sei vice is also now accepting applications for new members for the ambulance service. Featuring the group— One A-Chord All are welcome1 February 7, 6:00 pm jxevietzlTiei at the Dutton Christian Middle School. Hanna Lake Ave . just north of 68th Street Covenant Church--------------------------------for more info call 69&-8001 Attention Penny-Pinchers! Here’s a very simple way you can cut your electric bill up to $90 a year. 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Name______ _____________________ __________ __ _________ _____ o&r j • Address_________________________ City_______________ Zip-------------- | I Phone number Account/Service #_______________ _| Electric cooperative 490 Quarterline Road Newaygo, MI 49337 (616) 652-1651 �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 2. 1993 West Elementary students get taste of old-time school days Time at the recitation bench was one of the kids favorite times. Because all grades were together in the same classroom, their teacher is having this group pretend that they are first graders. Sue Sarver watches to moke sure that Paul Smith doesn't burn himself os he puts wood on the fire. Kevin Emhry woits patiently with more wood Recess has always been a fun time, even in the old days. Boys in Sue Sarver's class are anxious to get out the door. Jill Smith carefully lifts the skirt on her long dress enough so she won’t trip. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Middleville's West Elemen­ tary third-graders got a chance to experience an old-fashioned school day at Charlton Park's Lee School last Wednesday. Sue Sarver’s class spent the day learning their lessons, do­ ing recitation, stoking the wood stove that kept the school warm, and using a primer as their only textbook. According to Sarver, the kids said their favorite parts of the day were being at the recitation bench, having a spelling bee and going to the general store to buy an old fashioned stick of candy. Sarver and a majority of the kids dressed for their day. Boys came in jeans, flannel shirts, hats and suspenders. The girls wore long, calico dresses with hair in braids, and many of them had bonnets to go with their outfits. The students were surprised at how much freedom they have in the classroom today. Sarver explained that students weren’t even supposed to fidget and definitely not talk in class, at all. "Men's Night Out" Fashion Lingerie Show Presented by ... Mandy Reed looks like the model pioneer student as she uses the slate board and slate pen to do her assignments at the Lee School outing. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 (Sk'n^J cmemortes Bridal and Formal Wear and Middle Villa Inn Saturday, February 6, 1993 at the Middle Villa Greenery Room John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. Modeling begins at 7:00 p.m. (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Admission S2 R.S.V.P. 891-0025, 795-7287, 891-1287 Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available 402 Thornton, Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 2. 1993 / Page * ATTENTION: Residentsof Thornapple, YankeeSprii«s& Irving THORNAPPLE AMBULANCE _ PARTNERSHIP W' PROGRAM -A I A £D 0 * OB B unmet BECOME A TAPP MEMBER FOR JUST s25 00 MEMBERSHIP GOOD THROUGH MARCH 1994 f Protects you and every member of your household against out-of-pocket ambulance costs. IRVING TOWNSHIP THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP if Covers the amount you owe when Medicare or insurance doesn't pay the full amount. OUR AMBULANCE SERVICE AREA YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP % 2 Co BECOME A TAPP MEMBER — 1. FILL OUT APPLICATION BELOW 2. READ and SIGN CONTRACT AGREEMENT 3. MAIL WITH YOUR CHECK FOR $25.00 TO: TAPP, THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, BOX 459, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 For More Information Call 795-7202 APPLICATION FOR THORNAPPLE AMBULANCE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP THORNAPPLE AMBULANCE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP CONTRACT I the undersigned member, understand that in order to provide certain emergency medical services and ambulance transportation to the the public, Thornapple Township has established Thornapple Township Emergency Services, and the Thornapple Ambulance Partnership Program (TAPP). I understand that upon payment by me of the annual $25.00 membership fee, I will be entitled to a family membership for myself, my spouse, and any persons who I declare as dependents on this year's federal income tax return. As a member of the Thornapple Ambulance Partnership Program, I understand that if I, or a member of my family (as defined above) use the services of Thornapple Township Emergency Services during the membership period, medically necessary ground transportation will be provided by Thornapple Township Emergency to and from a healthcare facility (hospital or nursing home) within the Thornapple Ambulance Partnership Program service area as follows: ___ 1. Thornapple Township Emrgency Services agrees to accept as ful1 compensation for membership services within the service area for the period of J*® amount of Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private insurance benefits payable for said services without any additional out-of-pocket costs to me. 2. I understand that long distance or non-emergency transfers may result in additional fees being charged by Thornapple T^$^iP me. I also understand that the TAPP service area is limited toJ**?*!®’ and Grand Rapids area hospitals and nursing homes. I also understand that P^jcian authorization is required for all routine medical transfers to and from hospitals in order for such transfers to constitute membership services under the .AFP. I understand that this program is not an insurance program and does not reduce the obligations of any third party payor. Thornapple Township Emergency Services, or its designated agents, retain the right to bill Medicare, anJJ£’*a** insurance companies for all services provided. I hereby request that payment of authorized insurance benefits be made on my behalf to Thornapple .ownship Emergency Services for any ambulance services provided to me or to members of my family as defined herein. I authorize any holder of medical information or documentation about me to release to any insurance company, governmental or third party agency, and specifically to Thornapple Township Emergency Services, any information or documentation needed to determine benefits payable for services «> me by Thornapple Township Emergency Services now or in the future during the period to which this membership agreement contract applies. In the event that my insurance carrier remits directly to me, CHECK HERE [ L L 1 IF THIS IS A RENEWAL OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP. Make any necessary J .. i- ,u_ e— fhO information provided on changes in the form below from the your prior application. CHECK HERE [ ] IF THIS IS A NEW MEMBERSHIP. Date of Birth Name Apt. t ___ __ Address City- $UM------ ----------------------Phone (Home) (Work) --------------------------------------------------Enclosed is $25.00 by [ ] Check [ ] Money Order (Do Not Send Cash, Please) Full name and date of birth of each family member, other than Jo be included on this membership who live at the above address. *n<n£a** relationship of household members listed: H-Husband, W-Wife, S-Son, D-Daughter Date of Birth Name (If additional space is required, please attach a separate list) Your Medicare #Spouse's Medicare i---------Your Blue Cross # Spouse's Blue Cross f Your BC Group # Spouse’s BC Group f I will promptly turn over payment directly to Thornapple Township Emergency Services. Thornapple Township Emergency Services, or its designated agents, retains the right to bill Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private insurance companiesdirect y for services provided to me or to members of my family. I understand that this program is subject to changes in Medicare and Medicaid rei*>ursement and may be changed or terminated with notice to me. , t understand that the TAPP ««ersntp is effective “»»" f“",Wment and this signed membership contract, and is effective 4-1-93 through 3-31-94. I understand this membership is non-refund able and is not JT**'*"*1** * stand that Thornapple Township Emergency Services has the right to terminate this agreement if abuse is found to exist. Other health insurance company_________ Spouses's health insurance company If group policy, through what company? Spouse's _ _________________________________ Policy ID*_____________________ Spouse's Policy ID# Group f ____________ Spouse's Group # ___ Dated Signed: (Member) ______________ ________________ _ ____________ — Auto Insurance Co. Dated Accepted by TAPP___ _______________________ _ ______ ____________ — Policy # Relationship �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 2. 1993 [From Our Readers Should Caledonia’s Village continue to exist at all? Dissection gives kids in-sight Students in Jim Hollberg s second grade class at West Elementary School in Middleville watch os he explains to the kids how to go about dissecting a cow s eye According to Hollberg. hands-on experience helps the kids learn about the eye and how it works. Words for the Y’s Indoor soccer On Saturday. Feb. 6. boys and girls may play indoor soc­ cer at the Page Elementary gym from 9 to 10 a m for third, fourth and f ifth graders, 10:15 to 11:15 a m for first and second graders. The instructor is Steve Evans. T.K varsity soccer coach. Kids should wear gym shoes and heavy socks. Cost is $2 per Saturday David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 to 5 Family Fun Night The Y has two more ‘Family Fun Nights” scheduled for Feb. 12 and March 12 a( T.K High School from 6:30 to 8:30p.m. Cost is $5 per family. Crafts are 25 cents each. Families can participate in volleyball, basketball, crafts and swimming. C heerleading clinic Girls in grades third through sixth may participate in the basketball cheerleading clinic in February Practices are Feb. 8. II. 15 and 18 at Page Elementary, with the performance on Friday . Feb. 19 Diane Knight and the T.K. varsity cheerleaders will in­ struct. Sign up on the brochure sent home Jan. 6 or call the Y-office. Office hours The Y office is located at 234 E. State St in Hastings. The phone number is 945-4574. Steve Laubaugh, outreach director, can talk about any ideas or questions. Feel free to contact us. Dear editor: In recent weeks. Caledonia Community Schools has asked that the portion of its property in Caledonia Charter Township and next to. but not in the Village of Caledonia, be annexed to the village No tax dollars were involv­ ed and the purpose was to avoid additional paperwork in regard to the new sewer system. While the schools' goals were understandable, my friends and neighbors both in and outside of the village believe there is another fun­ damental question that needs to be addressed. The question is this: “Should the Village of Caledonia continue to exist at all?" We think not. that given the past and future growth of the Charter Township of Caledonia, that the village has outlived its usefulness and ought to turn in its incorpora­ tion papers and become part of the township. The village began 100 years ago because the county jail was too far away to get to by horse. The State of Michigan required an area to be incor­ porated to have a jail and it was constructed near the D&W. It is now buried under M-37. The jail is long gone and the village population has stagnated at approximately 750 residents for decades while the township has grown past 6.000. The village and the township government of­ fices now reside in the same building on a jointly owned lot. The village no longer runs the fire department, the township does. They both share the same attorneys (which make up 40 percent of their budgets), assessors, planners, sewer plant person­ nel and local inspection services. The only reason the village works at all is due to the 20 to 30 hours per week so generously contributed by Village President Glen Klaver. for a salary of $150 per month, and two or three others. Nonetheless, the duplication of effort by the village and the township is large, wasteful and ineffi­ cient. This is evidenced by the fact many other cities and townships get along with less than the 10 mills of property taxes the village collects, and the village has nine people to pay while the township only has seven. Be assured their are some (the attorneys) who would say the paperwork could not be untangled. This is false. The designation of special assess­ ment districts would account for the present village portion of their liabilities, like the sewer district The village zoning code could simply be adopted in full for the present village area and be enforced by the township There are some who would say the village would lose federal grant money in the process. This is false The township cinild perform the surveys (which needs to be done for areas in Alaska and Campau Lake) to establish low-income districts to get the grants. The fact is. the same efforts are so divided between so many part-time personnel on both sides that the operating level of efficiency is reduced to a point of School Lunch Menus Discover the new, easy way to file your tax return. • Fast, accurate filing • Refund in 2 to 3 weeks Call for an appointment today. Richard A. Blanch Certified Public Accountant (616) 891-1225 P.O. Box 276 130 Main Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Office Hours Monday Friday 96 Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 3 BYO Cheeseburger, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Thursday, Feb. 4 Itza Pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk Friday. Feb. 5 No School Monday, Feb. 8 BYO Subsandwich, frersh fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday. Feb. 9 BYO Nachos, french fries. Vita Pup. milk Wednesday, Feb. 3 Soft taco, corn or fries, fruit choice, milk. Thursday, Feb. 4 Breaded baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, or fries, fruit choice, roll, milk Friday, Feb. 5 No School Monday. Feb. 8 Deluxe hamburger/bun, baked beans or french fries, fruit choice, milk Tuesday, Feb. 9 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. - Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising ’.'essoge • 795-3345 • late* 5 wordy tor ‘175 then KX per word. V you pay in odvonct, you *c»e 50' Mkng charge Deadline a Fnday at 400 pzn. diminishing returns. Worse than that, what the village has and what the township has are not counted toward each other when it comes to such state issues as zoning As an example, the complaint by developers the township has no high density multi-family housing would be voided if the density of the “village" could be taken into account This would give strength to legal arguments to keep mobile homes out of our township Township property tax assessments would have to take into account the value from the sale of the lower priced homes in the village, which could work to keep overall township property assessments down. It is tune to come around to reality. While all of us are proud of the village forefathers, we can still keep the village signs on M-37 but we don't have to pay through the nose for them The village is an anachronism and a very ex­ pensive one to everyone at that The average village resi dent pays too much in taxes and the township suffers through an inefficient level of services Let's offer the village residents a chance to thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of this issue and vote on it. I think now is (he tunc to dissolve the Village of Caledonia Frederick R. Fleischmann Caledonia You'll fall in love with this charming 2 story, 3 bedroom home in Irving. Nicely decorated, neat and clean, carefree alum, siding w/2 car garage & huge yard in Middle­ ville School District. Under $60,000! You may qualify for the new low down farm home program. Call LuAnn at... 948-4320 _^or at Czinder Realty, Inc. 945-3426 MOMgPOP'S I I NEW and USED APPLIANCES 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville (1 block East of M-37 Beside Faro s Pizza) | OPEN: Monday 1-8; Tuesday-Thursday Friday 11-6; Wednesday 11-8; Saturday 9-3 I 795-8950 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 2. 1993 I Page 11 TK Middle School Students of Month [engagement Beuschel ■ Hurth plan to wed Seventh grades students of the month include (front row, from left) Lindsay Bremer, Amanda Dykstra, and Bobbi Frazer; (back row) Nicholas Galloup, Ronald Haynes, and Lucas Weatherhead. Those not pictured are Bernadette Azzorella, Loretta Huntington, Lindsey Robertson, and Monique Rodriguez. The sixth grade students of the month at the Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle school ore (front row, from left) James Bedrick, Tabitha Curths, and Kerri Enyart; (middle row) Alon Gragg. Emily Hallifax, and Erica Johnson; and (back row) David Lapekos, Teno Quoda, and Jomie Roemer. Not pictured are Amanda Clover Wodel and Kerri Kempema. Mr. and Mrs James Beuschel and Mrs. Sheila Hurth would like to announce the engagement of their children. Kelly Jo Beuschel of Middleville and Joseph Michael Hurth of Lansing Kelly is a 1988 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and attended Jordan College in Grand Rapids Joseph is a 1981 graduate of W illiamston High School and attended Lansing Community College. A July 31. 1993. wedding is being planned. Majesty Ministries to visit locally Majesty Ministries will pre sent its musical talents and Christian witness at Leighton United Methodist Church Sunday. Feb. 7. at 6:30 p m. Majesty Ministries is a Christian musical group from Kentwood Community Church, featuring a mixed trio, with vocalists Tom Kaechele and Paul and Carolyn Crowder. Ken Olson ■ Lajcak hold July celebration Kalawart is the drummer and Riley Combs the bass player Rick Wyma is the sound technician and business manager. The group will sing old gospel favorites. 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FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES BE SURE . * AND SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER! * RNIDDL.EVIL.L.E OFFICE i1 "I M 497 Arlington, M-37 I H (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 L=J Kay Stolsonburg, Assoc. Broker 795-7272 Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker, GRI 795-9521 FULL MEMBERS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 2. 1993 One ‘fantastic’ quarter not enough for Trojans at Godwin Middleville played one whale of a third quarter, but scored only six points in each of the other three Friday night in a 49-42 loss to Godwin. The defeat dropped the Trojans’ season record to 6-5 overall and 4-3 in the O-K Blue Conference. Godwin jumped out to leads of 11-6 and 25-12 at the end of the first two periods before Middleville woke up. Coach Kurt Holzheuter said the Wolverines con­ trolled the tempo of the ball­ game in its first 16 minutes. "The pace of the game was at a crawl, which wasn't to our liking," Holzheuter said. "And we didn't score often enough to really get our full­ court press going." Godwin played what it does best, a half-court of­ fense that Holzheuther said was executed very well. The Trojans came out on fire at the beginning of the second half and outgunned Godwin 24-11 in the third quarter to tie the score at 36 as the two teams headed for the last eight minutes. "It was a different game," Holzheuter said. "The first half was all theirs and the third quarter was all ours." The score remained tight through most of the fourth quarter. Middleville actually took a two-point lead with just under two minutes left to play. But then a couple of key plays turned the game around, Holzheuter said. At one point, Middleville ran a play in which 6-5 senior Jeff Roodvoets was to get the ball inside. His teammates got him the ball, but he was "manhandled," according to his coach, and there was no call from referees. "That came at such a key point in the game." Holzheuter said. "It was such a turnaround." A similar incident hap­ pened seconds later, and the Trojans fell behind and were forced to foul and send Godwin to the free throw line. The Wolverines were able to pull away after that. Roodvoets scored 21 points, his per-game average, and he collected nine re­ bounds. Gavin Girodat scored 15 points for Godwin and Joe Cruttenden and Shane Steele each had 10. Andy Brewer came up with six rebounds and three steals and Brian Drummond had four assists. Middeville made 18 of 42 shots from the floor for 43 percent while the Wolverines were 21 for 45 for 47 percent. Holzheuter said that de­ spite the loss, he felt his young team, which includes four sophomores, continues to show improvements. "1 think were working hard and improving," he said. "But it isn't showing up in the won-lost column." The Trojans will play at Comstock Park tonight and will be at home against Hamilton Friday in two im­ portant league tests. Middleville won a "track meet" from Maple Valley on the basketball floor last week Tuesday night. The Trojans took a 73-62 decision in a nonleague game that was dominated by two full-court presses, fast action, some easy baskets, plenty of fouls and free throws, and a lots of turnovers. Middleville coach Kurt Holzheuter said the wide open style was just what he wanted to see. "That was our goal," he said. "We were disappointed ■ Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S ■ Affordable Family Dentistry Care 9505 Cherry Valley (M-37) Suite B — in Caledonia S 891-1240 Chi|dr ’ Appointment hours available Mon.-Sat. Please call for your appointment. We welcome new patients. CD RENEWING? We’ll fill you in on some great alternatives We offer high interest, tax-deferred earnings. and lifetime security. You earn a better future with Fam Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan. Call today. Making your future more predictable. 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The Lions, who slipped to 4-7 overall with the loss, still were able to stay close for awhile, but they never took the lead. They tied it at 29-29 with 3:50 left in the half, on a basket by Mike Trowbridge. But Brewer answered with a three and then swished another not much later to spark a 37-31 lead for Middleville Though Maple Valley got as close as 39-36 on a three by Greg Gam, the Trojans scored the last six points of the half. The key basket in that run was a tip-in of a missed free throw by David Olthouse with five seconds remaining to give the Trojans a 45-36 advantage as the two teams headed for the dressing room. Middleville pulled away slowly in the third quarter as the Lions threw the ball away too often. The Trojans led 55-40 at the 3:13 mark, their biggest advantage in the con­ test. But then a strange thing happened. Middleville didn't score a point for the rest of the period. Maple Valley failed to capitalize, managing just two free throws "We had an awful lot of turnovers," Holzheuter said. We'd get a s’eal and then immediately give it right back. "And we had some ugly shots in that stretch,” he added. So, for nearly half a quarter, the two teams' frenzied scoring pace slowed to a crawl and the fourth period started with the Trojans up 55-42. The track meet started again after that, but this time it was Maple Valley that turned up the beat. Paced by some late offensive heroics by Steve Hopkins, the Lions fought their way back into the game, pulling to within four points. 63-59 with 3:40 left They had two chances to cut their deficit two two points. but missed on both. Then Middleville soph­ omore Jim Mason and junior Mike Saner stepped forward Middleville's Jim Mason (22) waits for Maple Valley's Gabe Priddy (50) Io fly by him so he can make a layup on the fast break in a game last Tuesday night . SPORTS at several critical points. Sarver made a pair of free throws and then took a pass from Mason seconds later and scored a fast break layup. Mason then dribbled the ball the entire floor through the Lions’ press and scored on a layup. For an encore, he laid the ball in on a baseline drive on the next possession. This spurt took only about a minute, but when it was over, Maple Valley suddenly was staring at a 71-59 deficit with just 1:34 showing on the clock. The game virtually was over. Holzheuter said the free throws by Sarver were critical. "It gave us a little breathing room," he said. "At that time (only four points ahead) we were tight. It loosened us up a bit." Roodvoets led all scorers with 22 points and he hauled down 16 rebounds. Brewer had 14 points and Mason and Bundy each had nine, as the Trojans got 32 points from three sophomores. Roodvoets is averaging about 21 points and 13 rebounds per game this season. "Last year he was a decent all-conference player, but he's really improved," Holzheuter said. 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Young Editor Caledonia came oh so close to its second victory of the season Friday night, and its second win in a week. The Fighting Scots nearly staged a successful come­ back, but ran out of gas at the end in a 54-51 loss to Coopersville. The verdict left Caledonia with a 1-11 record overall and a 1-6 mark at the halfway point of the season in the O-K Gold Conference. Coopersville, meanwhile, now is 4-3 in the league and 6-5 overall. The Scots suffered a mis­ erable first half, falling be­ hind by as many as 12 points, but rallied in the third period to take a brief one-point advantage. The rest of the game was a tight battle that wasn't really decided until there were four seconds left. Coopersville took leads of four to six points through most of the fourth quarter, but the Scots refused to give "P They were down by five, 47-42 with 3:26 showing on the clock, but 12 seconds later sophomore Pat Siege man rebounded a shot missed by a teammate and put the ball into the hoop. He was fouled on the play and he sank the free throw to complete a three-point play. Bronco Nate Koeze and Caledonia's Alan Aho traded baskets and the Scots called time out with 2:19 left, pos­ session of the basketball and a chance to tic the score. But a traveling call game the ball back to Coopersville, and Matt Biller swished a couple of free throws to put the Broncos back up by four, 51-47. Polak made two more at the charity stripe with 1:33 left and the Scots were look­ ing at a six-point deficit. But Troy Barlow came up with a basket at the 0:45 mark, Caledonia fouled Koeze three seconds later and he obliged by missing the front end of a one-andone. The Scots missed two chances to come to within two points with a trip to the free throw line, but Stegeman rebounded the second miss and laid the bail into the net. Leading by just two. Coopersville called time with nine seconds remaining. The Broncos then in-bounded the ball and Stegeman made yet another big play by stealing the pass. He threw the ball under the basket to Aho. whose layup bounded off the rim. Aho then had to foul Koeze, who came down with the rebound at 0:04. Koeze made his first attempt, missed the second and David Scheid brought the basketball to mid-court and flung it des­ perately toward the hoop as the buzzer sounded. It missed. The late-game drama was set up by a yawner of a first half The Scots had great diffi­ culty penetrating Coop­ ersville's zone defense and gave away too many of­ fensive rebounds to the Broncos. Coopersville moved out to a 17-9 lead at the end of the first period and was up by as many as 12 points, 25-13, with about three minutes left until halftime. Another factor in the first half was that Coopersville made nine of 13 free throw attempts while the Scots madeonly two of two. The awakening came in the third quarter, as Caledonia slowly hacked away at the deficit. With Stegeman and Jon VanRyn each scoring five points in the period and Stegeman coming up with key rebounds, a potential blowout became a squeaker. The Scots even took the lead. 35-34. with 34 seconds left in the third quarter on a free throw by Dustin Ruth. But Koeze answered 15 seconds later with a threepoint field goal, the Broncos' only successful one in the game. The critical hoop turned Caledonia's one-point lead into a two-point deficit as the fourth period began. The final statistics pro­ duced one unusual fact. Each team was led in scoring by a player who did not start. Stegeman had 12 points for the Scots. Aho had 11 and Scheid nine. Jim Polak dropped in 20 points for Coopersville, Koeze ended up with 17 and Ryan Goosen chipped in eight. Caledonia had four threepointers for the night, com­ pared to just one for the Broncos. Coopersville had 18 field goals to the Scots’ 16 and it made 15 of 26 free throws. Caledonia made only seven of 14 at the line. The loss followed Caledonia's stellar 56-55 up­ set of league-leading Forest Hills Northern the previous Friday. It remains the Scots' only win thus far and the Huskies’ only defeat in league play. Last Tuesday night, the Scots lost a 69-53 nonleague decision to Allendale. The Falcons got off to a hot start and led 19-6 at the tian in a game in which neither team led by more than 4 points. Middleville outscored the Squires by six baskets, but it was poor shooting from the line, as the Trojans only hit 9 for 23 in a 57-55 loss. Jeremy Anderson led the Middleville frosh win four straight games The Middleville freshman basketball team picked up two more wins last week by defeating Calvin Christian 71-58 and Maple Valley 71-60. The Trojans played good team defense and had a well balanced scoring attack against Calvin, with Dwight Wade leading the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds Brian Brewer had 15 points and 12 rebounds. Greg Kotbra had 13 points and five steals, and Jerry Postma. Jason Gearhart, and Ben Weise each had seven points Against Maple Valley. Brian Brewer scored a game high 29 points and had 12 re­ bounds Also getting into the scoring column were Jerry Postma with 17 points, and Ben Weise with 11 points. Greg Kotbra came up w ith six retxmnds and five steals. Earlier, the Trojans defeated Bvron Center 78-66 and Wayland 66-57 Against Byron Center the Trojans were led by Dwight Wade, with 21 points, follow­ ed by Greg Kotbra and Brian Brewer with 14 points each, and Jason Gearhart with 12. In the second game at Wayland, the Trojans played good team defense and had a well balanced scoring attack They were led by Jason Gearhart with 13 points followed by Brian Brewer with 12. Dwight Wade and Greg Kotbra will 11 each, and Jerry Postma w i th sev en points Also playing well for the Trojans were Brad Enders and T J Schut close of the first period. Caledonia didn't even score until the 3:20 mark in the opening quarter, when Aho found the basket. Midway in the second pe­ riod Allendale increased its cushion to 15 points, 23-8. The Scots were down 4021 at the half and then played Allendale mostly even the rest of the way. Troy Barlow. Jon VanRyn and Kevin Keitzman each had 10 points for Caledonia David Modderman scored 17 points for the Falcons, who are now 8-4 overall. g YOU BENEFIT with our... Trojan JV’s split two games Middleville’s junior varsity basketball team last week came away with a split, losing to Calvin Christian by two points and defeating Maple Valley by 10 points On Friday. Jan. 22. the Trojans faced Calvin Chris­ Caledonia's Pat Stegeman drives past a Coopersville defender during Friday s O-K Gold matchup. Despite the Scots' second half rally, the Bronco free throws gave them a 54-51 victory. team with 14 points. Steve Converse scored 12 points to go with his 14 rebounds. Scott Meyers and Chris Deblaay ad­ ded eight points each, while Brad Williams chipped in seven points and Tim Roodvoets six. Last Tuesday (Jan. 26), Middleville ran into foul trou­ ble and was tied at the half at 26 apiece With a lot of team work, the Trojans opened up a fourth-quarter lead, winning 65-55. 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We want to be your ’’PRO” Shop, working with the PROS since 1969 Ed Pawloski �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville Ml / February 2. 1993 8th grades’ A team victorius The Thornapplc Kellogg eighth-grade “A" basketball team defeated Caledonia 55-45 <o improve its record to 7-1. The Trojans took control of the game in the second qua Her to post the victory Leading the scoring for TK were Chris Mason with 14 points. Dave Lin. nine, and Jeremy Shriver. Andy Fink beiner. Keith Nelson, and Tom Featheriy. six apiece The Trojans’ B team lost to Caledonia 39-31 for its first loss of the season TK came back in the fourth quarter but had trouble handling Caledonia's size. The Trojans’ record now stands at 4-1 Sconng leaders for TK were Dase Botwinski with 10 points. Chris Niles, seven and Ryan Ritsema. six 7th graders beat Caledonia The Thornapplc Kellogg seventh grade basketball A team defeated Caledonia for the second time this season. 38 30 1 Alkas Weatherhead scored 12 points. Nate Pranger had II and Nate Schmitz, six The young Trojans’ record stands at 7-1 The last regular season game was Friday against Godwin In the B game. Caledonia scored a 30-24 win Leading the Trojans was Brad Blakiew with seven points The B team finished the B season with three wins and two losses Elementary pom pon squad performs Forty-two young ladies gave CHS school spirit a boost Friday with their pom pon routine performed during the halftime of the varsity basketball game. Coached by the varsity pom pon squad, the first-through fifth graders sailed smilingly through the number they learned in just a one-day clinic. Middleville woman named to Ball State dean’s list Pamela Eaglcn of Mid dleville was recently named to the dean’s list at Ball State University for the fall semester 1992 Scot matmen runners-up in wrestling invitational Students on the dean's list have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4 0 scale while enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD January 25. 1993 A tpecial moating of tha Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7 10 p m Present Good. Snyder. R DeVries. J. DeVries Jousma Dieleman. Absent Gould Also Present Attorney Doug Donnell. Moved Jousma. support Snyder to go into closed session to discuss Riebel settlement Ayes Jousma, Snyder, Dieleman, J DeVries, Good, R DeVries. Motion carried Moved J. DeVries, support Jousma to leave closed session Ayes Snyder. Dieleman. J DeVries. Good. R DeVries. Jousma. Motion carried. Moved Jousma. support J DeVries to approve the settle­ ment as presented to Board in closed session together with revisions as discussed. Ayes Dieleman. J DeVries Good R DeVries Jousma Snyder Moved J DeVries support Dieleman to imtate lawsuit to enforce zoning ordinance of Den Hortigh pole born. Ayes: J DeVries. Good. Snyder, Dieleman. Nayes: R. DeVries Abstain Jousma. Motion carried. Moved Jousma, support R DeVries to allow Phil Datema to join Metro Inspectional Services for $5000. Ayes Good, R. DeVries, Jousma. Snyder, Dieleman. J. DeVries. Motion carried. Discussion was held on legal fees with Jim Brown who come in at 9:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk (455) Danny Phillips TAX MANAGEMENT AND MORE, INC. prepares your tax return, a portion of your fee will be donated to a local organization and you will qualify to WIN an Evening with Your Own Private Jacuzzi! Call Steve at 891-9401 Danny Simmons ...TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT A PRINTER THAT IS ... ST Affordable ST Timely ST Versatile ... IS JUST A CALLAWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYSA-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery &. Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 Caledonia finished second among the eight teams in its own invitational wrestling tournament Saturday. The Fighting Scots had 138 team points. Portland was first with 168 1/2. Ionia took third with 134 1/2. Whitehall fourth with HO. Mason County Central had 108 1/2. Hudsonville Unity Christian 73, the Rockford "B" team 54 1/2, and East Grand Rapids 34. Two Caledonia wrestlers won first-place medals, one in a rather unusual way. Tom VanWeinan, at 145 pounds, won the champi­ onship match over teammate Chris Love, 6-2. Love was wrestling for the Scots "B” team in that weight division and made it all the way to the finals. VanWeinan won three matches for the day and Love won two. Sophomore Dan Simmons, who has lost only two matches all season, also won the championship at 171. He pinned his first two oppo­ nents and then in the finals, he defeated Casey Gloden of Portland 7-2. Gloden took a 23-2 record into the match and was a state qualifier a year ago. The championship also ended a brief slump for Simmons, who had been suffering with an illness. "He (Simmons) has his health back, and it was an exciting match,** said Caeldonia wrestling coach Jim Maxim. Ryan Sinc’air (152) earned the runner-up slot in his weight division. He won his first two matches by pins before losing to Greg Almy of Portland in the finals. Two Scots earned thirdpace medals and another five finished fourth. Mark Rogge (135) and Danny Phillips (140) both were third. Rogge won three matches for the day. losing on a 24-8 technical fall to Mark Wilkinson of Ionia, who was fourth in the state Class B meet last season. Phillips had what Maxim called his personal best per­ formance of the season. He won a 17-3 major decision, a 10-4 decision and recorded a pin in 3:23. Taking fourth were Adam Stauffer (103), Chad Mescar (125), Jason Haywood (130), Chris VanderMeer (160) and Jason Bush (1X9) Mescar had perhaps one of the most exciting victories for the day. He was behind Chaney Cupps of Ionia 17-3, but pinned him in 4:59. "Chad just never gives up," Maxim said. Stauffer recorded one pin and lost twice to Pat McDonald of Mason County Central.. Haywood had a couple of pins and lost twice to Jeremy Gautier of Mason County Central. The unseeded VanderMeer surpised his opponents, scocing two pins before losing to the second seed in the conso­ lation finals. Bush also had two pins be­ fore losing in the consolation finals to ('had Schippers of Hudsonville Unity. Maxim also noted that freshman Billy Norris (140) grabbed his first varsity vic­ tory while wrestling with the Scots’ B team. He didn’t win a medal, but was excited to register his first win. "This is a such a young team,” Maxim said. "There are some fine freshmen and sophomores coming up. We had just an outstanding day." YMCA 3-on-3 League Standings Wall Street Crash House of Pam <) I <1 Tim Keizer.......................... 1-0 Swish 4. 0-1 3 Wimps & A Big Guy...........................0-1 The Wee Bee’s 0-1 Flight 23 ...0-1 PUBLIC NOTICE: In compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Com­ mission, this serves as Public Notice of a joint public meeting to be held in regard to the LaBarge Hydroelec­ tric Project located on the Thornapple River, just upstream from the 84th Street Bridge in Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Following are the particulars of the meeting: DATE: TIME: PLACE; Monday, ^bruary 22,1993 7:00 P.M. • 9:00 P M Alaska Hall 7248 68th St. Alaska, Ml 49316 (616) 891-0070 PURPOSE; To inform the public of the public meeting of the LaBarge Project in relation to the Project's Applica­ tion status with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis­ sion. It is also the purpose of this Public Notice to invite the public to attend this meeting to participate and ex­ press their views regarding the resource issues. MEETING AGENDA I. Open meeting & introductions. II. Project description and project license overview III. Current status of Project studies. A Water quality study. B. Fish entrainment & mortality studies. IV. Open for public comments. V. Close of Meeting(454) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 2. 1993 I Page 15 Middleville spikers win Delton tourney, Caledonia takes second Marty Landes went undefeated in five matches Saturday for Lakewood He is shown here pinning an opponent from Middleville Middleville wrestlers edge closer to league title Trojan wrestlers go 3-2 at Lakewood mat tourney Middleville went 3-2 on the day at the Lakewcxxl dual meet wrestling invitational, losing 45-30 to Lakewood and 50-15 to tourney cham­ pion Fowlerville. RyM Winchell (112) paced Middleville by going undefeated in five matches. Winning four times were Kyle Webster (119), Dustin Harig (135) and Chad Foster (145). The other three teams competing in the dual meet tourney were Ovid-Elsie, which went 2-3; Holland West Ottawa, which was 1-4; and Fremont, which was win­ less in its five dual meets. For Middleville, Winchell and Jody Blain recorded pins against Fowlerville oppo­ nents while Webster won 84 Winchell. Webster, Marty Bender, Chad Foster. Dallas Monroe and Ty Middleton all won by pins against West Ottawa. Chris Foster won a 17-0 technical fall. Winchell, Webster, Hang, Joel Appel and Blain all took pins vs. Ovid-Elsie. Chad Foster also won by injury default. Webster and Chris Foster both had pins against Fremont. Winchell won a 165 major decision and Harig won 8-2. There were several forfeits. Ketchum, Winchell, Harig and Chad Foster all pinned in the Lakewood match. In one What teenagers expect from divorcing parents A New York marketing and research group. BKG Youth, recently asked 1.500 high school students what informa lion they would want from parents contemplating divorce. Their responses, ranging from concern to anger, helped identify the following suggestions for such adults • Tell the truth There is nothing worse than finding out that a parent is having an af­ fair through an overheard con­ versation and pieced-together details • Don’t make promises that can't be kept Parents plann­ ing to divorce or separate should be open if asked about the possibility However, if parents aren't certain what they re going to do. there's no reason to upset others unnecessarily • Don't nuke light of the situation Divorce may not compare to the death of a parent, but it is death of the family that teenagers have always known Parents need to help their children cope with the grief Divorce is not the time to separate an adoles­ cent from his or her support system, be it a girlfriend, a boyfriend or the family dog. • Appearances matter Special events, such as graduation ceremonies, can be traumatic Tell teenagers what to expect, and if the plan is to bring a new significant other, be prepared for the cold shoulder Adolescents need time to adjust to the realiza­ tion that parents are sexual, and they don’t want to deal with that in front of their friends • Play it safe and make it known A lot of adolescents worry that their newly single parents w ill be exposed to sex­ ually transmined diseases • Don’t play teenagers for fools Parents should be con­ sistently honest and open But just as importantly. they should not expect teenagers to be confidantes, particularly Uhen the confidences involve the other parent • Respect the teens' op* mons. but don’t let them think they control their parents choices • Don't tell them to tough it out. They ’re hurting and need to express their feelings If things get out of control, parents should seek outside help of the better contests of the entire day. Lakewood's Jerry Jordan beat Webster 6-2. The Trojans took another step toward their quest for the O-K Blue Conference mat title last Thursday with a 50-21 dual meet victory over Kelloggsville. Sean Crofoot. ('had Foster, Scott Schantz, Chris Foster, Joel Appel and Jody Blain came up win pins for Middleville. Dustin Harig also won a 7-4 decision. Coach Tom Lehman said Winchell went undeated last week while Webster, Harig and Chad Foster were 5-1. Winchell’s season record now is 19-3 and Webster is 24-5. The victory over Kelloggsville lifted the Trojans' league dual meet record to 4-0. They will fin­ ish the conference dual meet season this Thursday at Byron Center and will be in the O-K Blue meet at Hamilton Feb. 13. Middleville defeated Caledonia in two close games to win the Delton Invitational championship Saturday. The Trojans won the finals match 15-12, 15-13. Both they and the Scots had to win matches in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. They both went 6-2 in pool play earlier in the day. Middleville beat Hamilton 15-8, 15-11 and Delton 1511, 15-5 to reach the final round. The Scots, who already have won two volleyball tournaments earlier this sea­ son, beat Allegan 15-12, 15-2 in the semis and Three Rivers 15-7, 15-4 in the quarterfinals. Caledonia went 89 percent in its serving for the day and had an attack percentage of 83. Jennifer Tuinstra had 57 service points and Laura Shane had 32. Tem Scheidel and Deb Nichols both served 100 percent. The team had 159 kills for the day. according to coach Peg Mulherin. Shane had 41 kills. Mast had 36 and Tuinstra 26. Heather Bums had six solo blocks. "Offensively, we were very aggresive and we were able to use our multiple offenses," Mulherin said. "We have to give credit to Middleville, they were scrappy both on offense and defense." In pool play, both the Scoytts and Trojans were 62, splitting a match between themselves. Caledonia split with Hamilton 8-15, 15-9 and Middleville 15-2, 9-15 and beat Vicksburg 15-2, 15-7. The Scots last week lost a dual meet to Byron Center in three sets. 15-12, 12-15, 156. Nikki Sutter. Deb Nichols and Terri Scheidel all served 100 percent. I-aura Shane had nine kills. Liz Mast had seven and Sutter and Tuinstra each had four. Mast had three solo blocks and Tuinstra had 17 assists. Caledonia now is 18-7-5 for the season. Delton went 7-1 in pool play before bowing to Middleville. Maple Valley also com­ peted in the tourney, winning one match and losing seven. r piEnKrnN® ) WIMTTWS CALL THE raHtr The People Paper* WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF *ad J THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 /1 In Seed Placement CrustBuster's patented "wobble slot"' seed cup is the only cup on the market that can singulate a soybean seed. PERIOD. 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Thur*. 3.30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-02-09.pdf 3886cb9c51ee9a0e3f4f781afb1cd49c PDF Text Text *TT"I I he.buii vhivi News 12/30/99 ___________ ■ ___ ■ A Bastings Public Library F 121 Church Bastings, BI. 49C58 bulk rate US. POSTAGE PAID HvtingsJtG 49058 Permit No. 7 0 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 264 I February 9. 1993 Middleville. Michigan 49333 120th Year School, county, city, township SEVs and Headlee rollback must be factored Figuring property tax from assessment increase is hard by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Stale legislature re* quires them, hut our local officials have to figure them out and then join the rest of us in paying them. The gnarly subject here is property taxes, now on the mind of every home and business owner in the stale, as this year's property assessment notices can report changes for the first time in two years. An assessment freeze ap­ proved by Gov. John Engler and the State legislature in 1991 is lifted this year, and property owners will have to pay taxes based on two years of increase or decrease in their property's state equalized valuation (SEV). which is one-half the market value. Property owners whose as­ sessments have gone up do have some small consolation, because they can use their p'operty taxes as a deduction on their income in figuring their federal income tax. In Michigan, the Homestead Act also protects the taxpayer whose property tax exceeds 3.5 percent of his or her an­ nual income. For those over the age of 65. the "Circuit Breaker" section in the I Io me stead Act provides a refund up to $1,200 on taxes over the 3.5 percent. Those under 65 can receive up to a 60 percent refund of taxes over 3.5 percent of their annual income. Property owners also should know that the percent of increase in their home’s SEV does not translate simply into the same percent of increase in their tax bill. Unfortunately for the local municipal and school officials who must figure out property tax bills, many complicated factors play a part in determining what each resident finally owes. The notices coming to our mailboxes now are assessment notices. They tell us what our property's market Sh tax, page 3 difficult times The Mid dleville Village Council is blessed to have so many sincere, caring and intelligent members." Council President Pro Tern Lon Myers temporarily will fill the president s position un til the council appoints Hardy's successor. His two year term would end in March 1994 Whoever is appointed as president will complete that term Hardy was elected as a trustee on the Middleville Village Council in 1985 When Duane Thatcher resign ed the president's post in the summer of 1991. Hardy was $40,000 SEV for home during 1991-92 x .0459064 millage « $1,836 If the SEV on that same home increases 11% this year with the “freeze" lifted, the owner will pay an estimated $1.997 tax on the home, based on the estimated 45.3939 millage for 1993. $40,000 SEV x .11 = $4,400 SEV increase In 1993 $44,400 SEV in 1993 x (est.) .0453939 millage = $1,997 (est.) To figure the percentage of the actual tax increase, the owner would divide the estimated 1993 tax by the 1992 tax: $1,997 divided by $1,836 equals approximately an eight percent increase in tax dollars for that residence this year. TK School Chief Garrett granted a 1 year contract Middleville Council President Bill Hardy offers resignation by Margaret Fowler Sta/f Writer Bill Hardy. Middleville Village Council President, will announce his resignation at tonight's council meeting Hardy's resignation, which will be effective as of mid night tonight, comes because he is relocating from Mid dleville to a home he recently purchased in Irving Township. In a letter that was sent to Village Council members and other village staff. Hardy said. Please except my thanks and deepest apprecia lion tor your hard work and sincere efforts during some Figuring your property tax bill Once the property owner knows the total SEV of his/her school district and municipal unit, he or she can figure how property assessment will affect the actual tax bill. For example, the Caledonia Township owner of a home assessed at $40,000 for the 1991-92 “freeze” last year paid $1,836. based on the 45.9064 millage for the Caledonia Township/Caledonia School District in 1992. Bill Hardy appointed to fill (hat term He was then elected as council president in March of 1992 The Village Council will also have to appoint someone to fill the vacancy created by Hardy s resignation Local preschoolers make moms gifts from their‘hearts’ Preschoolers in daycare with Vicki Rick in Middleville won f forget that Valen­ tines Day is near. The kids (from left) Amy DeMaogd Bobby Mun joy Josh Eavey Christopher Ray Nicholas Mason Jeremy Johnson and Nicole Raymond display their heart felt art work. by Margaret Fowler Siuff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Steve Garrett has been granted a one-year contract extension on a 4-3 vote by the Board of Education after his annual review. His rating, which is based on a scale of I to 5 with five being the best and one in­ dicating dismissal, was 3.16. Vice President Wendy Romph. one who voted against the renewal, said that even though the vote was close, the board would stand as a whole and work with Garrett. ‘ ‘We want people to see this evaluation process as positive and constructive," said Romph. Each of the seven board members individually filled out an evaluation of Garrett that contained 47 single items in seven different categories. As in the past, Garrett’s strong points were noted in business and finance, personal qualities, accomplishment of district goals, and board rela­ tionships, in that order Weaker areas included rela­ tionships in regard to ad ministration, staff and community Board members, particular ly those who opposed the oneSee Chief, page 8 TK Superintendent Steve Garrett Caledonia Township planners recommend 60th street rezoning by Barbara (.all Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission last week voted 5-1 to recommend the Township Board approve a final development site plan and rezoning for a 3 8-ho me development at 60th Street and Buttrick Avenue. The commission recom­ mended the action despite objections from neighbors in be th Caledonia and Cascade townships, who want the commission to stick to the Caledonia Township zoning ordinance requiring a mini­ mum of two-acre lots in the rural residential zone Developer Doug Bouma, however, working in con­ junction with Eastbrook Companies, presented a final site plan for his 64.1-acre Country View Estates which shows 38 sites ranging in size from 1.25 acres to 3.5 acres located along a winding interior road. About two acres are dedicated to a common ' green space” and pond in the center for the use of all the residents. The average lot size for the project is about 1.75 acres. The preliminary site plan for this development was ap­ proved by the commission in November. Bouma requested the property be rezoned planned unit development (PUD) from the rural residential zone. A PUD allows the township some flexibility, as well as control in defining what the development will look like, including lot sizes. Mick McGraw of See street, page 2 In This Issue... • CHS football coach named ‘Coach of the Year’ • Recycle or buy a prom dress at special fund raiser • Middleville 5th graders receive pen pals in Belize • CHS Teen Institute plan Winter Fun Day Feb. 20 ... ....... �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 9. 1993 60TH STREET DEVELOPMENT, continuedfrom thefront East brook Companies said he and Bouma first dropped the number of lots proposed for the property from 46 to 38. He said they also have tried to rearrange the lot configuration so that the development would be more compatible with the surrounding neighborhood of single-family residences on parcels of at least five acres. The development s larger lots face 60th Street, which is the boundary road between Caledonia and Cascade Townships. Cascade Township has a stringently enforced two-acre lot mini­ mum. McGraw explained that the developers tried to blend their development into the neighborhood by putting large lots along 60th and requiring 75- to 100-foot setbacks for homes on those lots. The smallest lots, which are under two acres, are lo­ cated mostly in the interior of the development. McGraw said a tree-lined buffer zone also will be cre­ ated along the street. He promised that about 200 ev­ ergreen and deciduous trees will be planted along 60th Street with another 50 trees planted along Buttrick, and the owners of those lots wilt be required to maintain the landscaped screen The developers also have agreed to pave 60th Street from Whitneyville Road to Buttrick. McGraw added that all who wish to build in the development will have to submit their plans to an architectural review committee, which will have the power to refuse any plans or specifications that are not desirable for aesthetic "or other' reasons. "We have created covenants more restrictive than the township requires," McGraw said, and he offered to make those covenants available to neighboring property owners. He said that the expected value of the homes in the de­ velopment will range from $125,000 to $220,000, de­ pending on the market. But the developers themselves will put up the first two homes, which McGraw said will cost about $145,000, "to set the tone for the develop­ ment." The developers also will put in a dry well to allow fire trucks immediate access to water Neighbors who spoke at the public hearing on the re­ Sp SPSPSPSPSPMPSPSP Dark Jamaican Tan? You can find it at... A sure place to get color — at prices you can afford! Call 7^ 891-4040 GO ~ “The place to TAN & TONE" 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M 37) Caledonia OPEN Mon Fri 8 to 8. Open at 8 a m Sat W WWW : zoning, however, stuck to oppos ng lots under two acres. They cited the rural nature of the area, and brought up issues of traffic, impact on local schools, storm water management, loss of mature trees, danger to many horse owners in the area, and the fear that allowing this devel­ opment to come in with less than two-acre lots would set a precedent that would allow other parcels in the area to be intensely developed. Robert Beals, 7985 60th, a Cascade Township resident who lives across the street from the Country View property, said he he under­ stood an ordinance was a contract of understanding be­ tween the residents and the township. "By granting a PUD, that will set the precedent for other properties to the west...to become a massive neighborhood," he said. Neighbor Cheryl Wisdom, also of Cascade Township, submitted a petition bearing 47 signatures of residents who want to see the township adhere to the two-acre regulation. Kathryn Rosenthal, 8081 60th. pointed out that paving the road meant "the end of a way of life" for the horse owners in the area. "We need a gravel ease­ ment for riding," she empha­ sized. McGraw responded that he and Bouma would ask the Kent County Road Commission not to increase the width of the road so the gravel nding path would be maintained. The main theme voiced by approximately 30 residents who attended the hearing was that they had moved to the area to enjoy a rural setting, and they objected to what they viewed as an unneces­ sary change to that way of life. Even the paved road was not, in their eyes, a benefit, because it would encourage traffic on 60th Street. The builders’ concessions, they said, were only things that would benefit their business MILLER HEAL estate ■ “The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940" 1. 3 BEDROOM HOME M MIDDLEVILLE Completely remodeled large kitchen mam floor laundry room and located on a large lot. 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FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES BE SURE . * AND SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER! w IMIIDDL.EVIL.I_E OFFICE | fM 497 Arlington M-37 I H (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 LEI Kay Stolsonburg, Assoc. Broker 795-7272 — Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker. GRI 795-9521 FULL MEMBERS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS anyway While the Planning Commission was not unsym­ pathetic to the loss of the countryside, it also pointed out that development could not legally be stopped, and that Bouma s proposed PUD offered advantages over a straight rezoning of the prop­ erty. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn said that only six lots would be eliminated if Bouma developed two-acre sites, and in expanding the lot sizes, he probably would do away with such attractive features as the landscaped buffer, the common green space, the pond and the road work. Commissioner Jim Newhof indignently responded to the claim that allowing this de­ velopment meant all other adjoining vacant lands automatically would be intensely developed into "a little Kentwood." "We will look at each re­ quest separately," he stated. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg added that while the residents might not like the paving of the road, in the long run. it would be a benefit to the township. The developer’s offer to do the paving would save the town­ ship thousands of dollars, he said. "Would you rather have 32 lots with 950-square-foot homes on them?" asked Newhof. "What we’re looking at is a tradeoff for this development to get eight lots." Newhof said that he would rather see a nicely laid out development go in with at­ tractive homes, the green space and trees and not worry about just eight lots. "We thought we were do­ ing the residents a favor (by getting the road paved)," said Dunn, shaking his head. "This is probably the first time in the history of the world that residents do not want the paving of a road." In his analysis of the pro­ ject, VanderPloeg said he supported the final develop­ ment plan and the rezoning. He said that he believed the project "integrated many creative ideas into the design and layout..." of the former com field. He did recommend, how­ ever, a second access to the development besides the sin­ gle main entrance on 60th Street. McGraw said that the de­ velopers had done many soil borings to determine soil quality for septic systems and the pumping capacity for wa­ ter. "It isn’t always safe to as­ sume that five to 10 acre (lots) is the way to develop," he added. "There is a need in Kent County for 2,000 houses a year...By putting in the 1.5 acre lots where its’s suitable, you actually are being eco­ logically responsible by sav­ ing more and more farm­ land." He added that he and Bouma had sent letters to the residents asking to meet with them io discuss concerns. There are a lot of ways to get around a two-acre lot minimum,” said Commissioner Scott Veiling. "Especially in this case, we've tried to get as much for the township as possible, like Classes make appeal to take pride at TK Eighth grade students in Gail Stewart s Community Service class and the first graders of Shelley Erb mode an appeal to all of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students to take pride in their school. The com bined classes performed five original skits to get their point across. It’s the law. Save the environment. Hove self-pride, good habits and keep the school clean Eighth graders (from left) David Botwinski Jamie Foster, and Jason Nicholas along with first graders Nicholas Townsend and Dylan Bosworth (he plays the cop) perform their skit titled It’s the law!’’ getting the road paved and fire protection....In my mind, I can justify five or six lots for what the township is get­ ting out of this. I think the township has done a lot of hard work on it.” The commission voted to recommend Township Board approval, with Chip DeVries casting the only dissenting vote. ”1 like the way (the devel­ opment) is laid out, but I do want to stay with the twoacre minimum,” he said. T would too,” said Newhof. "But what will come in there the next time (if this is turned down)?*’ Commissioner Roger Keating was absent. The Planning Commission previously turned down a project submitted for this parcel by the Trenton Lee Corporation of Grand Rapids. VanderPloeg commented after the meeting that the heirs of the late owner of the parcel are determined to sell it. Bouma's rezoning request now must be considered by the Caledonia Township Board, which makes the final decision on zoning issues. The board's next meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, al the Village/Township Hall, 250 Maple St. Anyone interested in the Bouma project should call the tOWMbip Office (K910070) to see when the rezoning will be on the board's agenda. — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • Rates: 5 words tor *2.75 then 10* per word. It you pay in advance, you save 50* biHing charge Deadline is Fnday at 4:00 pm. In Loving Memory ... JEFFREY SCOTT VELTHOUSE February 13, 1974 - December 24, 1989 If all the world was ours to give, We'd give it all and more; To hear your footsteps And see you come smiling thru the door. Your face we cannot see, Your hands we cannot touch; But we will always have the memories, Of the one we love so much. Greatly missed along life's way, quietly remembered every day. Mom and Dad, Sisters - Diane, Lori and Beth and their families, Grandma Willyard. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 9. 1993 I Page 3 FIGURING PROPERTY TAX FROM ASSESSMENT INCREASE, value is* according to the many factors considered by the assessor, such as the class of the property, its location, its size and its assets. Caledonia Township Assessor Tom Doane said all properties are divided into five classes: residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial and developmental Each class is assessed separately. In Caledonia Township. Doane estimates the following assessment increases for each class, with the percentages representing growth in value over the twoyear "freeze." • Residential - an average 11% increase, but vacant land and acreage may be much higher, as much as 20**. Doane warns • Agricultural - an average 12.5% increase, but there are many variations within this class. Some properties will see a big increase, but some also were lowered • Commercial - an average 5-6% increase, with little variation. • Industrial and develop­ mental - little increase overall in these two classes because most of these properties are already being assessed between the required 49% and 51% equalized value. However, some individual properties in these classes will see a big increase since the last assessment. Doane said he has tried to review every parcel, making adjustments for errors in the last assessment and allowing Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Should we have ‘Schools of Choice’? There arc many new concepts being pushed onto public education No doubt many arc good, and certainly we need to make change. However, some need to be closely examined before they become law One of these I believe is “Schools of Choice I think we need to look twice before we jump on the “Schools of Choice” bandwagon. The concept of being able to select the school your child attends is certainly a noble one. On the surface, it is very appealing. After all. isn't this a free country? Don’t all citizens have the right to make their own choices? The Schools of Choice advocates say that allowing all parents to select the schixils their children will attend will force schixils to compete for students; they will either be effective learning institutions or they will have no students. The next step in the Schools of Choice program is the voucher system, where parents whould be able to “spend" a voucher equal to the district's operating revenue per pupil at any schixil they would choose, including a private school. Let's l<x»k at the Schools of Choice issue in the light of reali­ ty. How would [xxir children get to the school of their parent s choice? How do parents make the determination of what is a gixxl schixil for their child? Will parents really make these decisions based on the academic performance of the school? What about handicapped children? Will people flock to those schools with more money ’ What about students that remain.’ Will the district losing students (hen have less funding to provide a quality program for them? Who will pay for new schixils or additions to schixils that may grow due to choice? Or can a school say. “Sorry, we're full." Will schools get into the advertising business.’ Who will choose the inner city schools, or schools in remote locations? Who will pay for the expanded transportation systems necessary to accommodate everyone's choice.’ Will all schools, public and private, be allowed to say "no" to high risk children for fear that they will cost more or lower their overall test scores? Experience has shown that where schools of choice plans are in operation, parents tend to select other schools more tor athletic, child care or convenience reasons much morelhan for academic reasons It appears that very seldom is the decision made on the curriculum or the way courses are taught Choice has been implemented in a few places In fact, cur­ rent Michigan law directs that each district must have a plan in place that allows load citizens to develop a choice plan Schools in which all (he students in a given grade level attend the same school as they do at Thornapple Kellogg are not aftTected I'm sure that all “Choice" plans are not bad However. If feel that before a universal policy is implemented tor choice, many quest ions must he answered My greatest fear is that “Schock for Choice" will expand the gap between haves and “have-nots." not provide a better education for all students Would it create a more expensive system with no guarantee of improved education for the students that need it most ’ This question goes to the very roots of our system of a free public education and equal opportunity for all As I write the Superintendent s Comer" 1 would again like to express appreciation to the Sun and News and the Freeport News for this opportunity And again. I emphasize that the opi­ nions expressed tn the “Superintendent's Comer are the in­ dividual opinions of the superintendent for differences in the proper­ ties themselves, like soil quality, low spots and other characteristics that would affect the value of the parcel “We had so many com­ plaints from people who were comparing their 10 acres with another 10 acres, but really they were not comparable at all. except in size. Ten residential wooded acres on the river is not going to have the same market value as ten residential acres in the middle of a flat, treeless Field." he explained. He said he also has com­ pared property sales within neighborhoods, and found that some areas definitely have higher market values than others. But once property assess­ ments have been determined, a complicated process still lies ahead for school and municipal officials to determine the actual tax dollars to be levied against the lands. To translate their SEV in­ creases into their actual tax dollar increases, property owners must know the total mills to be levied in both their school district and their governmental unit. That millage often is af­ fected to some degree by the Hcadlee Amendment, which prohibits certain school and municipal levies from increasing at a greater rate than the rate of inflation. The Hcadlee demands that certain taxes be rolled back when the tax rate exceeds the Consumer Price Index, which is the measure of the inflation rate. Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean explained, however, that what residents often don’t understand is that the Headlee is not applied in­ dividually to each taxpayer's bill. Rather, it is applied to each school district, and lumps all five property classes in that district into one. In applying the Headlee, therefore, an 11% assessment increase in the school district's residential properties is minimized somewhat when averaged in with commercial assessments which increased only 5 % and industrial assessments which hardly increased at all. "In the end, sometimes the Headlee doesn't really provide much relief for the individual taxpayers," she said, "even though overall it can take a large sum away from the school district's revenues." Dean said the Caledonia School District includes properties in nine taxing units: the townships of Caledonia. Bowne, Cascade Thornapple. Leighton, Gaines and Lowell and the cities of Kentwood and Grand Rapids. Each of those units contributes a portion of its total SEV to the Caledonia schools, defending on how many of its properties lie within the school district For a residential property owner living in Caledonia Township and within the Caledonia Community Schools district, the total 1993 nullage is figured by adding the following levies 29.4804 nulls - Caledonia Schools 1993-94 operational millage 4 2744 nulls - Caledonia Schools Debt Retirement (buildings). 3.8506 mills - Kent Intermediate School District millage.* 0.7897 mill - Caledonia Twp. operating mills * 1.8585 mills - Grand Rapids Community College projected operating millage * 5.1403 mills - Kent County millage, including jail build­ ing* (• Includes projected Headlee rollback) • The 1993 estimated total millage levied against Caledonia School district residents living in Caledonia Township, therefore, totals 45.3939 mills. The other townships and cities that contribute to the Caledonia schools each will have a different total SEV, because of differences in municipal millages. Dean said. The amount collected from each municipality by the Caledonia Schools depends on the SEVs of only the properties within the school district boundaries. Doane pointed exit that ac­ tually, Caledexiia Township’s millage of 45.3939 is quite reasonable, compared to oth­ ers in the county. I^st year, for instance, an Ada Township resident in the Lowell school district paid taxes based on 56.6683 mills, a Gaines Township resident living in the Kentwood district paid taxes on a 50.3070 millage, while a resident of East Grand Rapids paid on the basis of slightly over 70 municipal and school mills. "For living in such a nice area and with a school system regarded as one of the best in the county, Caledonia taxpayers comparatively are paying very reasonable rates for what they have here," Doane said. Doane said that property owners should contact his of­ fice (891-0070) if they receive an assessment they feel is incorrect. "First, they should remem­ ber that this is a two-year in­ crease,” he said. "But there certainly are mistakes made, and sometimes those are very easily taken care of. Then, if the property owner is still positive he is being unfairly taxed, he should take his case to the Township Board of Review, which meets in March and has the power to adjust assessments. "I really recommend, how­ continuedfrom thefront page aid for the state's public schools. She said she urges residents to give careful scrutiny to these possible ballot proposals. "Some schools in the state are ready to close for lack of funds, and at the same time, people are desperate for some tax relief." she said. "We do need something fairer than the property tax. but the prosperity of our stale depends on a well-educated work force We don't want to throw the baby, our schools, out with the bath water of high property taxes." "And with the budget deficit that exists in this stale, we can't simply eliminate one source <4 revenue without re­ placing it with something else.” added l?oane Definitely a problem that "taxes" the mind as well as the homestead. ever, that anyone with a question call me first, before going to the board. At least I can explain why the assessment is what it is. or make changes if the assessment is incorrect." Both Doane and Dean agree that the state’s complicated property tax system needs reform, and that there should be a shift away from funding schools through this system. "We need a fairer way to fund our schools, but not at the expense of educational programs," IVan said. "Right now. it's a patch­ work system. Band Aid' solutions one on top of another." IXune agreed. Dean pointed out that sev­ eral pieces of legislation are being prepared that offer property tax relief and alternative ways of funding Obituaries Jeremy Andrew (Bubba) Vickery Jeremy Andrew (Bubba) Vickery, 21 months, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, January 28. Jeremy was born on April 24, 1991 at Butterworth Hospi­ tal. Beloved son of Mark and Dainel (Bird) Vickery. Surviving, besides his parents are his great grandpa­ rents, Maryann and Robert Wood, Adelia McNutt, all of Plainwell, Harold McNutt of Gobles, Melvin Bird of Pier­ son, Ivan Murphy of Hesperia; grandparents, Norman and Charlene Bird of Middleville, Max McNutt of Allegan, Deborah Vickery of Plainwell; two aunts. Evelyn Bird of Middleville and Melanie Vickery of Plainwell; two uncles. Traverse Bird and Guy Bird, both of Middleville; many cousins and great-aunts and uncles A service was held at Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home on Monday, February 1, at 1:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia at a future date. Richard J. Choryan. O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Main St Caledonia Michigan Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 12 • Family Vision (.'arc • Contact Lenses • Sport 6? Safety Frames 891-9224 TAX MANAGEMENT AND MORE, INC. prepares your tax return, a portion of your fee will be donated to a local organization and you will qualify to WIN an Evening with Your Own Private Jacuzzi! Call Steve at 891-9401 ...TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Your valentine would love a new Spring Outfit! Can't decide which one? Gift Certificates are always right! FREE GIFT WRAP Ladies' & Men s Clothing Jewelry & Accessories OPEN Mon , Tues A Sat 106, Wed . Thurs. A Fn 10 8 On M-37 in the Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1584 �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 9, 1993 sure keep me upright now in the snow and ice. But. I don't care how it looks. I use them year-round My footing is so much surer and I can go at a faster clip Irene Heath called last week to tell me they are starting up the Welcome Wagon again and she wanted us to help her welcome any new people to our community, new babies, and all those wonderful things that we as good neighbors do to make newcomers to our community feel at home. So. could you call me at 795-9715 or Irene Heath at <*8-9412. I remember when we came to Middleville and some of the neighbors came over to welcome us to the area, bring­ ing a hot dish That meant so much to me. And you. my community family, are such a warm, car­ ing group of people that 1 hope Neighbors with. NORMA VELDERMAN Well, the groundhog says six more weeks of winter, when I was hoping for spring to be coming soon After visiting with most of you folks, it seems we are all just marking tune I will say that the sunshiny weather does help some, even if it is cold After Cay scraped a path around the hay field getting down to the hay through the ice. snow and slush, we could walk much safer If the day is cloudy . I usually get in three walks But on sunny days it is only one in the early daylight hours Fresh air always feels good before breakfast Heritage Club here at our place. I always enjoy having company And we had a good time Plans are going ahead for our Fall Heritage Day So many of you folks seem to be under the weather with various troubles W ith small children in the family, winter seems to be a round robin of sniffles, earaches, colds and flu Virginia Root said that she almost got a squirrel to eat out of her hand She is enjoying so many different animals that come to her back balcony I am so grateful for my ski poles that the grandchildren second child of daughter Patty all for this week. It is the first and Dean Mickelson. Lucas time I could use my computer for the news and do the typing was bom Jan 18 and they now have him home His myself Priscilla Beavans has 4-year old brother welcomed done it for me each time it got him home. The other grand­ done Thanks a bunch, my parents are Mike and Helen dear Had any stumbling blocks Mickelson Eltha Nichols says that her that you have turned into step­ family are busy and some are ping stones? I have had quite a not too well. Chicken pox is few lately. and am glad to be bothering one family, as well up on the stepping stones 1 always feel so much better as colds, etc Florence Fiala is starting to looking down on what I have get in condition for the “Walk accomplished. A big hug to all of you for Warmth” coming up folks See you ne*t week soon. She is trying to avoid the icy spots and still be able to walk the three miles FOR CLASSIFIED Lucile Getty said that her cousin. Maxine Fedewa. came Monday to call on her Mary Hay ward's daughter. Shirley, from Alma, came and Call: stayed all day Monday with her They had a wonderful visit. Well, folks. I guess this is you will help her give each new family that moves in. or a new mom and baby. or a new bride to be. a warm hug from you through Welcome Wagon For those of you who do not know what Welcome Wagon is. Irene Heath will tell the newcomers to the area where and what stores are in the area, with small gifts, and say “Welcome to the area " Of course they're hoping to get you to shop at these con­ tributing merchants Russ Bender said that Sun­ day he went to see his sister. Florence and Dick Dickerson, for lunch. Then Russ and Carol went to Lansing to visit Joan and Vinal Taber Had a good visit with Mrs Bigler. She is doing well and staying fairly active. Neva and Andy Aicken have a new grandson His name is Lucas Joe Mickelson. ACTION ADS 795-3345 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9 45am. 1100am k 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY.......................... Family Fellowship Prayer k Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world' M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School........................................ 0 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......1100a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. .6.45 p.m. Awana. KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Associate Pastor • CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass................... 9:00 a.m & 11:00a.m. 6.30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Scott Taylor 11.00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship ........... 10.00 a m ........... 1100 am ........... 60c pm Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship ..9:30 a m. (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ,11:10 a.m. Sunday School.................................... ,.6:30p m. Sunday Evening Service..................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...... Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............ ..............7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday............... ............. 5:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON. Youth Director 908 West Main Middleville, Vi mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9.30 a.m. g ill I P Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10 00 am Sunday School 11:15 a m. Wednesday Family Night” 6 OU p.m. feapPWf Powfiit. MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH & 314 E 4 30 p m Mam Si. Middleville Every Sunday Catechism Classes Taught By Traditional ReltgHH* Nuns. 765-3073 or 364-5194 Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 9o0o Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M 37 between Caledonia k Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00.6:00 Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning service*. Caraway Si puppet ministry fix K4th during evening scrvK.es Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Gub. Choirs lor Children and Adult*. High School Youth Group and Adult ( Usses For information call: 891-81 19 891-8028 708 West Main Street Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. exciting fellowship" “People Who Care" 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 “God Cares for You" Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Sunday School............................................ 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service......................................... 6:00p.m.Sunday Services..................................... 10 30 am. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED jSS^SSr Wesleyan Church "o new and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church GUN LAKE CALEDONIA COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Auiuca llnitcb ilrctljrcii (£i|urd| M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family Morning Worship Service.............. 10 00 a m Sunday School.................................. 11:15 a m Evening Worship Service.................. 6 00 p m Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Schoo! Sunday Morning Worship YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Rev 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............. 9 45 a m Morning Worship............................. 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Cl{c OPlrl ®tme JHriljndtsI (Slnirdi 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10 00am Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6:00 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss. Pastor — 868-7113 — Gods family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 8:30a.m. 945 a m 11:00a.m. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whrtneyvtlle Ave at 84th St *891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is lord" Sunday School................................................... 930am Sunday Monvng Worship....................... '030 am Sunday Evenrig Worship......................... 600 p m Wed Mio-ree* Prayer A BOle Study....... 700pm Mham Dobsoo. Postor Stove Jodaon routo Pastor / M>*e Looney. Music On The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th Si near Whitneyville Ave (Jttor. Church School. Q <?• Minday . . 10 00 a.m. 4^ Morning W orship I 1:00 a m ® ? Evening Worship ..... 6:00 p.m Wai Feltowvhip 7 30 pm (in homes or church* call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 -x �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 9. 1993 I Page 5 Church starting new annual tradition Alaska Baptist holds Founder’s Day in Feb. J-Ad Graphic! News Service Alaska Baptist Church will celebrate its first annual Founders' Day Sunday with a special worship service, a fellowship dinner and a ‘praise sc-vice” in honor of the church's past, present and future The community is welcome to attend both services and the dinner, said the Alaska Baptist pastor, the Rev Brian Harrison Tnc event marks the begin­ ning of an annual tradition at the church, which was found­ ed in 1934. Harrison said “We want to set a tradition where once a year we reflect and critique the church's ministry to see if we are meeting our goals.'' he explained “Our founders' celebration will kick off a year with both an appreciation of the church's heritage and its com­ mitment to its ministry “It’s a time to ask questions such as “Why do we exist?* and ‘Are we meeting those original purposes?’ “It's also a time for dream­ ing about the future and plann­ ing church growth ’’ Harrison said he would like the day to begin a conscious effort by the church to reach out more to the community and to try to better meet the community 's needs “We want to become more people friendly, more open to our community.’' he explained The Founders Day will begin with adult, high school and junior high Sunday School classes meeting in the church auditorium at 9:45 am., while children from two years to fifth grade attend “Pup­ pets'’ in the Alaska Hall next You Know Business. We Know Business Insurance. to the church The 10:50 a m. worship service will feature former pastors Alfred Nelson and Clint Kaufield The Rev Nelson served the church from 1956 to 1965 and the Rev Kaulfieid from 1966 to 1973 Each family attending the 12:30 p.m dinner is asked to bring a main dish and either a salad or vegetable to share Rolls, dessert, beverages and table service will be provided The praise service will end the day's activities, and there will be no evening service. As one of its community outreach programs, the church is serving as a site for the Alpha Women's Center “ Rock for Life'' from 9 p.m Friday. Feb 19. to 6 a m Saturday. Feb 20. Participants get pledges and then bring their own rocking chairs to the church on the 19th The amount of money raised is determined by how many hours the participant rocks. The idea, of course, is to “rock the night away” to raise funds for the Alpha Center, a pregnancy crisis center located in Grand Rapids Pop. snacks and pizza arc provided free to all who attend Funds are used by the center to provide pregnancy testing, and to donate matemi ty clothing to expectant young mothers The center also will make up a newborn layette when a client's baby arrives, and will even provide the in­ fant with formula and baby food. Admission to the "Rick for Life" is either a pledge sheet or a $3 cover charge Anyone desiring a pledge sheet can pick one up at Alaska Baptist or call the church office so a sheet can be sent through the mail. Anyone with questions about either of these events or about Alaska Baptist should call the church office at 698-8104 The church is located at 7240 68th St., just west of Thornapple River Drive. 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S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 All 3 Locations Open All Day DM/S Monday thru Friday and ’til Noon on Saturday ■ ir=l r' - - Li MOCA __________________________________________________________________ 2 —— — �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 9. 1993 Recycle or buy a prom gown for any special event Prom gowns. They’re beautiful and fun to wear But what do you do with them after the big night is over? A couple of local mothers have oome up with a solu­ tion. Patti Jacobs and I>ou Ann Cruttenden. with the help of volunteers, are planning a sale of previously owned prom gowns and formal wear, and they are welcom­ ing everyone to have an op­ portunity to benefit by sell­ ing or buying. f ormally Yours Sale" is the name of the Feb. 27 event, which has a three-fold purpose. Because new prom gowns can cost in the neighborhood of $100 to $300 and arc usu­ ally only worn once, the event is a chance to buy a nice gown at far less than the original price, they said. Even if a gown purchased at the sale has to be altered, it's still worth the price because of the savings involved, they ;«kkxl As a service, the event also offers anyone with a long or short gown a chance to sell it. (towns may be placed in the sale for a $3 fee per item. The owner deter­ mines the price of the gown and if it sells the entire pro coeds arc given to the owner. Unsold gowns may be picked up after the sale. The $.3 fee for putting a gown in the sale will be given to provide something special for Hastings High School seniors' all night, non-alcoholic graduation party. The Saturday, Feb. 27 sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p m. in the Hastings High School cafeteria and there will be an admission fee of 50 cents per person to shop. Rooms with mirrors will be available for shoppers to try on gowns. Hastings High School is located at 520 W. South St in Hastings. "Prom is just around the corner and it's not too early to go shopping for gowns." To make it more conve­ nient for people in the sur­ rounding areas to sell their used gowns, there will be four different locations where gowns will be picked up for the sale. Those who have gowns to sell may take them to the Thornapple Kellogg High School cafeteria in Middleville. I^kewood High School cafeteria in Lake Odessa, the Hastings High School library and to Delton Kellogg High School (room to be announced) from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Volunteers will staff the locations, collect the $3 fee per gown and take all the gowns to Hastings for the sale. All gowns must be pro­ fessionally cleaned before they arc brought to a collec(ion location and two Hastings businesses are of­ fering dry cleaning discounts on gowns for the sale. Lou Ann said. Discounts will be available at Barry Cleaners and Sisters Fabrics. Each gown placed in the sale must be on a hanger and covered with a plastic bag. If a gown does not sell, the owner may have it back. Unsold gowns must be picked up at Hastings High between 3 and 4 p.m. after the Feb. 27 sale unless other arrangements are made. That s also the same time frame when sellers can pick up the money from sales of the gowns. "We just think this is a nice service. There must be a lot of girls who have prom dresses hanging in their closets." said Patti. At the sale, she said, "they can buy a nice dress that's far less expensive than in the store...We re hoping to have a couple hundred (gowns) to choose from." I^ou Ann and Patti stress that the opportunity to sell prom gowns (or other attire that is considered to be formal clothing) is open to the public. That includes parents whose daughters have graduated from high school, gone off to college and married and still have prom gowns hanging in the closet. If anyone wants to donate gowns to the sale the pro­ An event to make going to the prom more affordable and to offer a service tc help others earn money from the prom dresses that are hanging in closets all ove» the area, Patti Jacobs (left) and Lou Ann Cruttenden and are organizing a ’Formally Yours Sale’ at Hastings High School. tion some students and par­ ents expressed about paying high prices to wear a dress one time. Patti and Lou Ann said they had heard about prom gown sales in other cities and decided to give it a try in Hastings. This is thought to be the first time such as sale has ever been offered in Barry County. If the event is successful, they ceeds will be given to the Hastings seniors' graduation party. And, if some gowns don't sell and the owners don't want them back, they will be donated to a worthy cause such as a theater group or the Salvation Army. The idea for the prom gown sale developed around homecoming time, they said, because of the frustra­ said, they might consider do­ ing it again some lime. Patti and I ami Ann are cochairing the event with their husbands. Fred Jacobs and Colin Cruttenden. "We’re real excited about it. I think it will be fun." Patti said. For additional information contact Patti at 945-9747 or Lou Ann at 948-8437. Middleville Official Village Council Minutes January 1 2 1993 Pr»»id»nt Hordy colled the meeting to order at 7 00 pm. Pre»ent Myert Oliver Schellinger ond VondenBerg Absent Bray Guests: Mr and Mrs. James French. Steve Wiersum William Getty. Donna Kenyon Jock Spencer. Don Boysen Deona Kooiman, Jon ond Jenny Wiesenhofer Margaret Fowler from the Sun ond News and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the December 22. 1992 meeting were approved as read. Oliver moved that Council recess from the regular meeting and go into the Public Hearing for the purpose of the Wastewater treatment system. Support by Schellinger. Ayes all. Carried. President Hordy declared the Public Hearing opened ot 7:04 p.m. Joe Nies village engineer presented to council the Wastewater treatment system. Public discussion was held. Oliver moved that Council close the public hearing and return to regular session at 7:20 p.m. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows. Total to Payroll..............20.376.75 Total to Motor Pool........ 2 012.53 Major Street to General. .654.30 Local Street to General. 290.80 Support by VondenBerg Ayes all Carried. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating ond Maintenance .......................................... 6.500.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance ......................................... 15.000.00 Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver updated Council on the public access TV channel 31. More information coming late. Council and Manager Man shum reviewed the Manager s report. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the December Police Activity report ond yearly report. Village Planner Mark VanderPloeg presened to Coun­ cil the amended ordinance [From Our Readers No money shortage at Caledonia schools To the editor: In the Sun and News dated Nov. 10. it was announced that the Caledonia School Board had created a new posi­ tion called ‘Director of Athletics and Student Ac­ tivities ." The starting salary was set al $62,192 Now. two months later, the person fillmg this position has been given a 7 percent raise which now makes the job paying $66,417 Normals, when you take a new job. you have to be on it at least six months to a year (to prove you can do the job! before you have a perfor­ mance rev icw to see if you are entitled to a raise I don't know of many businesses around that are handing out 7 percent raises to employees after only two months on the job. It seems now that the bon­ ding issue has been passed for the new middle school there ts no shortage of money Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! recommended by the Planning Commission. Schellinger moved that Council accept the Planning Commissions recommendation to amend Section 4.2. Lots 1 2 ond Lots 9 10. Block 73 Bab cock's Addition from Highway Commercial District to the Multi pie Family Residential District (R 3). Support by VondenBerg Roll call Myers aye Oliver aye Schellinger aye. VandenBerg aye. and Hardy aye Motion carried. Council voted by paper ballot for the vacant trustee s position Myers moved that Council op point John Mugridge to fill the unexpired term until the newt Village election held on March of 1994 Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. With no further business Oliver moved for adjournment. Support by Schellinger Ayes all Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 50 p.m Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (200) David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 1 wonder if the school board will still have a surplus of money. once the new school is built and ready to open or will thay be asking the taxpay ers to approve a millage to operate it? 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate Jim Sheehan 9795 Whitney ville Rd Aho. Mi OPEN MONDAY FRIDAY 9 to 5 s1.00 Off II I Mii SALON HOURS: Mon.-Thurs 9-9: Fri 9 5 Sat. 9 2 1 MANICURES with Rayna — Manicure special good thru Sat . 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" explained Shefferly. whose team lost a 38-36 thriller to Byron Center in the first round of the playoffs "We re not what I’d call a football power, so it was nice to receive the honor Obvious­ ly. the other coaches in the area thought our staff and our kids did a good job in getting into the playoffs this year for the very first time "This is especially nice, because when the season started, nobody thought our guys would do anything special, but they proved everybody wrong by playing a great season “I’m flattered, too, because this means that people who know the profession voted for you " Competing in Region II this year were several neighboring schools, such as Thomapple Kellogg and By ron Center and OK Gold Conference rivals South Christian and Coopersville Other schools in the region were Belding. Buchanan. Comstock. Delton-Kellogg. West Catholic. Calvin Chris­ tian. Grant. Hamilton. Muskegon Orchard View. Muskegon Heights. PawPaw. Portland. Spring Lake. Cen­ tral Montcalm. Godwin Heights and Rogers Shefferly’s teams have compiled a 43-47 overall record, and his squad earned a conference championship in 1989 This year the Scots lost only two regular season games to take a third in the conference, but they became the first Caledonia team to make the post-season playoffs. Shefferly, who teaches physical education at CHS in addition to his coaching duties, said the award is a real compliment to his staff and to the young men on the football team "They were a great bunch to work with, and it was fun to prove all the pre-season predictions w rong ftRainbow’s End has many ways to say I LOVE YOU! Cards, candy, silk roses, mugs, trolls, wrapping paper, stuffed toys, heart candles, baskets, jewelry, stickers, k balloons, paper products, gift bags, decorations & more! Don't Forget to sign up for classes! Rainbow’s End J Yarn, Crafts Variety Mon Fn 9*8. Sa 9 io 5 30 8911106 Caledonia Village Centre Mom & Pop’s Thank You for Your Support! 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Ml I February 9. 1993 Third Annual Winterfestplanned to boost school^ spirit^ CHS cheerleaders urge students to fight ‘the blahs’ and think summer by Barbara Ciall Staff Writer The Caledonia High School varsity cheerleaders are devotmg lots of time to tbeir mid winter spirit week, which kicked off Monday with a Sandals, Shades and Goggles Day “In the fall, we have Homecoming and lots of ac­ tivities centered around that, but in the winter, we really don’t have anything special.” explained senior varsity cheerleader Missy Scholten “So we re trying to fight the blahs by getting everyone to think summer during a winter spirit week. ” Though the week of events is centered around a warmweather theme, the cheerleaders have dubbed the round of events “Winterfest ” Each day is a designated dress-up day. w ith lunch time contests usually correspon­ ding to the costume of the day Today. Beach Toy Day. students can vie during the lunch hour for points in a Flipper Walk (provided enough flippers could be found in February), and on Wednesday, which is Shorts and Surf Day. the midday meal time will find students limbering up for the hula hoop contest Thursday has been designated as Hawaiian Day and a tropical-type banana eating contest has been set for lunch time. Friday will be the tradi­ tional Purple and Gold Day of any Spirit Week, and students can get their faces painted in preparation for the Fighting Scots’ basketball contests with Cedar Springs that evening The four classes will be in competition all week, with points given to each class bas­ ed on the numbers par­ ticipating in both the dress-up and the winners of lunch-time contests. Two. four, eight or 10 points will be awarded to the classes each day The week also will include a fund-raiser for charity, with students dropping their spare change into one of the con­ tainers set out for each class. The twist is that the class with the most money loses this contest, so students will want to put their contributions into any other class’ container but their own. A pep assembly on Friday will cap the week, and the winning class will be awarded the Spirit Trophy Then, on Saturday evening, the students can enjoy one more special event, the “Sweetheart Swirl” Valen­ tine Dance, sponsored by the CHS Student Congress. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 Opening February 15,1993 Wayland Medical Center ENGAGEMENT Lawrence-MeMillian plan June 12 wedding Mrs. Virginia Lawrence of Forest. Ohio, announces the engagement of her daughter. Darla Ruth, to Gary McMillian of Hastings Gary is the son of Rod and Connie McMillian Sr of Woodland The bride-to-be is a graduate of Riverdale High School in Mt. Blanchard. Ohio, and Northwestern Col­ lege in Lima. Ohio. and is now employed by Hastings City Bank The future bridegroom is a graduate of Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa and Northwestern College in Lima. Ohio, and is now employed by Hastings Chrysler- Ply mouth CHIEF GRANTED , amt fromfront year contract, in addition to Romph. President Jan Siebesma and Secretary W an­ da Hunt, felt that more cm phasis needed to be placed on curriculum development. Treasurer Don Williamson, an 18-year board member, felt that the district has been "bombarded with curriculum needs by the state ” Williamson felt that many of these programs were dif­ ficult to get off the ground. But responsibility for them was not entirely up to Garrett He also maintained that in the past, any board directives given to Garrett had been completed “He has done everything the board has ask cd him to do.” Besides Williamson, the other board members who supported the contract renewal were Dan Parker, Gary VanElst and the newest trustee. Rick Roth. “If I didn't think that Steve Garrett would be able to carry out the changing needs and priorities in the district, I cer­ tainly wouldn’t have voted in favor of the contract,” said Roth. Siebesma was quick to em­ phasize that the board is look­ ing toward the future The evaluation was to be to be constructive. Now that it is completed, the board and Gar­ rett will be working together to set district priorities and meet curriculum needs and changes. Though curriculum may be the top priority now, William son said that when Garrett came to the TK schools in 1987 from DeWin (just north of Lansing), he was recruited because of his financial knowledge and skills. Williamson said those skills are still going to be needed in PtOksher* o* 792-3475 call for free “Get-Acquainted” visit New Patients Welcome! the upcoming year, particular ly in light of state funding cut­ backs and teacher contract negotiations VanElst said he felt that the board needed to determine priorities and directions of the district, and in turn, pass those directives on to Garrett “The individuals on the board have clearly set their priorities.” VanElst said “Now. we need to come to a consensus as a board and give direction to the superintendent The board's Personnel Committee is working on the final terms of Garrett's one year contract and will present it to the entire board for ap proval by Feb 22. 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DeVRIES 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Mi 4931d PHONE: (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 9. 1993 / Page 9 Ryan Ritchie Some of the present ond future CHS Teen Leaders gather for a photo. Seated in the front, from the left, are Heather Polmonteer, Anne Whisner. Meredith Denison, Gina DeRuiter and Heather Dodge. Kneeling are Kelly Spence. Katie Donker. Ben Potgeter, James Quillan, Jesse Cryderman (seated) and Matt Draft. Stan­ ding, from the left, ore Jamie Daniels, Natalie Downing. Leslie Oleszczuk, Sheri Vredevoogd, Kim Abbott, Holly Pelon, Christie Weed, Dustin Ruth, Tarin Lintemuth ond Charles Dannison. In the back row are Liza Couturier, Sara Poll, Jodi VanderVelde. Jenny Young, Heather Burns and Troy Barlow. Caledonia High School Teen Institute set Winter Fun Day at Yankee Springs Feb. 20 J Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia High School Teen Instiiutr is planning a day of indiMir and outd<M»r ac­ tivities from Ham to 7 p m. Saturday. Feb 20. at Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Registration for the event is under way this week, with the $5 fee covering all costs, in­ cluding lunch and dinner. The Winter Fun Day is one of the efforts of TI to provide drug-free fun activities for the CHS students The organiza­ tion also has sponsored a series of open gyms from 7 to II p.m on Saturday evenings to provide students with ac­ cess to the physical education facilities so they can play sports, lift weights and just socialize. Refreshments also are served. Open gym dates remaining for this year are Feb. 27, March 6. March 13, April 17, May 8 and May 22. Parents. teachers and other adults who are interested in chaperoning any of the Tl events should < all CHS teacher Cmdv Mar bie at 891-8145 After last fall's day-long Teen Institute, many students stated on their evaluations that they would like to see the pro­ gram sponsor other events for students where drugs and alcohol would not be problems. The open gyms and the planned Winter Fun Day are among TI’s attempts to fulfill the students’ request Planning for next year’s Teen Institute is already under way. and the Teen Leaders chosen for the 1993 program soon will begin their training. Suggestions for speakers and programs would be welcomed by the steering committee. Marble said. Caledonia School Board reviews issues at special work session, , Jan. 30 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board spent Saturday. Jan 30. in a special work session to hear reports on several district issues. The board took no action at the meeting Superintendent Robert Myers reported that using conservative projections that do not include any of the pro­ posed new additions to the community (a mobile home park, or the Riebel develop­ ment and Baker developments on M 37). elementary enrollments will begin to ex ceed capacity in the 1996-97 school year Caledonia Elementary already is at capacity with 475 students By 1999. the elementary schools will be almost 140 students over capacity, with Kettle Lake and Dutton Elementanes reaching their limits in 1997-98 According to his projec­ tions. Myers said voters ideal­ ly would approve a new elementary school in 1995 that would open in 1997. If that did not happen, por­ table classrooms could be moved from the high school and middle school site to the elementanes beginning m 1995. he said At the middle school, two ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. I ■ Affordable Family Dentistry Care 9505 Cherry Valley (M-37) Suite B — in Caledonia 891-1240 ChiJd 2e°»al Appointment hours available Mon.-Sat. Please call for your appointment. We welcome new patients. ■ additional portable classrooms can handle growth at that level until the new middle school optFns for the 1995-96 school year. He estimates the new school will ‘comfortably” meet the sixth-eighth grade building needs until 1998. The high school will add one large 50-student portable this spring to handle an ex­ pected growth of 50 students for the next school year. The voter-approved addi­ tion to the high school should be open in the spring of 1994 to handle growth until 1996. In that year, the high school w ill take over the present mid­ dle school, which will have been renovated for high school use after the new mid­ dle school opens The high school building then w ill have capacity for 1.200 students and should “comfortably meet the building needs for grades 9-12 until the vear 2000. Myers told the board that the district will just have to ’ wait and see what happens” in the way of development in Caledonia m the next two years The board also neard a report from Mary Benedict, director of the Kids Komer day care center and before and-after-school child care program Both are housed in the Caledonia Community “Karate Kid” takes 1st at National Level! Ryan Ritchie, 7, of Middleville, who trains under the tutelage of Hastings Karate Club instructor, Steve Echtinaw, placed fourth nationally in I992 N.A.S.K.A. competition. N.A.S.K.A. (North American Sport Karate Association) recognizes the top eight in each division, including forms, sparring and weapons. Ritchie finished fourth and seventh in the nation in form and sparring, respectively, after previously holding the number one and two spots on the Michigan Karate Circuit. Besides competing in Michigan, Ritchie's talent takes him to Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia and Florida, where his goal is to meet actor and karate expert Chuck Norris. On Feb. 13, Ritchie will attend a N.A.S.K.A. awards BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! 3 Education Building, though this year, both Kettle Lake and Dutton Elementaries now provide before- and after­ school care through Kids’ Korner. Benedict said that this year the program is serving a total of 75 families and 118 children with either part-time or full-time child care. banquet in Irvine Calif. Though karate is not yet an official Olympic sport, Ritchie's ultimate goal is to compete in the Olympics games some day. Ritchie still seeks a spon­ sor ex anyone who would like to make a contribution toward his travel and tournament expenses. Anyone interested in as­ sisting Ritchie and his family may call 795-6001. To make a contribution by mail, address the letter to: Mr. and Mrs. James Ritchie 1348 Lynn Drive. Middleville, Ml 49 < < i Medicare. B.C B.S., PIO. HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems £ .‘i.- . KENT PODIATRY | S ‘ •|i W Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. J 612 Main Street in Caledonia 9 Call...891-9133 See Issues, Page 12 A PRINTER THAT IS ... ST Affordable Timely Sf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 9. 1993 Students get reward for collection efforts by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A select group of Thomap- Pet of the Week "Daisy." a 6-month-old female, white lab mix would like to brighten up someone's home. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs kitty litter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to moke a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 o.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens may be adopted for $6 The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be addi tional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information call 948-4885. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ple Kellogg Middle School students were treated to chips and cheese and a can of pop last week during their lunch breaks Sixth-graders in Kris Dodd's advisory class, seventh-graders in Audrey Whipple's advisory, and eighth-graders in Steve Evans' class brought in the most Campbell soup labels. Spartan UPC’s and D&W receipts during the last nineweek marking period The middle school group of Parents and Educators in Part­ nership (PEP) rewards the top class in each grade for the most items brought in each Seventh graders Nick Timmer and Janine McWhinney get their treat of chips, cheese and pop from Parents and Educators in Partnership (PEP) moms Diana Mulder (back) and Barb Bedrick. marking period. Last year, the students had ice cream parties. This year. PEP has access to a chips and cheese machine instead According to PEP Vice J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries will be in her office from 9 a.m. to noon on Sat.. Feb. 13 for the convenience of taxpayers who want to pay their winter taxes before the Feb. 16 deadline. Though township offices are usually closed on Saturdays. DeVries said with the weekend falling on Feb. 13 and 14, followed by the Presidents' Day holiday Monday, Feb. 15. citizens might forget the deadline for taxes this year is Tuesday, Feb. 16. Township offices also will be open on Presidents' Day. DeVries said that the spe­ RABIES Vaccinate Your Pets SPECIAL FEES THROUGH FEB. 28,1993 ONLY 3 Year Vaccine S13°° 1 Year Vaccine S1100 Heartworm Test — Save s5.00 (If done with vaccines) EVENING HOURS Tuesday and Thursday Available Call Anytime for Appointment ARK VETERINARY SERVICES 792-9500 Dorr Mulliken 795-2300 681-2388 517-649-2323 cial Saturday hours will be for tax collection only, and she requests that other busi­ ness be brought to her office during regular office hours, which are: Mondays. Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a m. to noon. The offices are closed on Tuesdays. Anyone with questions should call the office at 8910070. Rural Freeport weekend house fire remains under investigation bv Margaret Fowler Freeport volunteer firefighters spent the Monday early morning hours fighting a blaze at 8800 Freeport Ave just north of M-50. The roof and room walls on the upper level of the twostory building was destroyed, as was a portion of the chimney. Fire Chief Gib Townsend refused to comment on the possible cause of the blaze or any other details until state Middleville I percent of the totals on D&W receipts Money from these projects is used to supplement educa­ tional needs at the middle school level Office open Feb. 13 for tax collection Staff Writer Gun Lake President Barb Bedrick. the organization gets $20 for each 1.000 in Spartan UPC codes, science equipment can be pur chased through Campbell soups, and the group receives Serving our Country Jason R. Feltzer r Pvt. Jason R. Feltzer, son of Robert W Feltzer, 213 Warren St.. Freeport, has graduated from a chemical operations specialist course at Ft. McClellan, Anmstan. Ala. The course taught the operation and maintenance of smoke generating equipment; and nuclear, biological and chemical identification'detection and decontamination equipment The soldier is a 1992 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middles ille. fire investigators arrived at the scene to look into the cause. It is believed that the house is rental property that is own­ ed by Harriet Nelson Townsend would not say if anyone was injured in the tire or if the house was even oc­ cupied at that time Words for the Y’s Family fun night at Middleville The Y has two more Family Fun Nights schedules for Feb. 12. and March 12 at T K High School. Times are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m and the cost is $5 per family. Crafts are 25 cents each. 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ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS it you have rotary service with your local phone co but have a touch lone phone, you can still commufMcate W m trws system, by OKJi.ng tne number above then otter your can is answered switch tr^ co!se/tone switch to tone ana you re ready to begin recordmg �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 9. 1993 ISSUES, continued from Page 9 — Middleville 5th-graders receive pen pal in Bealize Gino Hockett (left, front) and Judy Sloan of the Middleville Rotary Club told Marilyn Timmerman's fifth grade class at Page Elementary about their trips to Bealize. They double checked the names of Bealize students at the San Victor School in Corozal that were given to the fifth graders for pen pals. Hackett and Sloan will be taking the first letter from each student with them when they go bock to Bealize in February. ■ ■ >■ - - . .. .. . -! Cindy Just Turned 16. Her Parents Want The Next 16 To Be As Sweet. So they took the time to talk with Cindy about drugs. They realize that in today s world she has probably already been approached by someone attempting to lure her to start using uppers or maybe something even more dangerous. They told Cindy what drugs can do and how they can affect her future chances of having a productive life. Now she can make the right decision if she’s ever confronted with it. So why wait until tomorrow to talk to your children. Thlk with them today. Twenty-two of those families are employees of the Caledonia school district The children of non-distnct employees must be attending Caledonia schools or be the younger sibling(s) of a Caledonia student in the pro­ gram. Benedict explained The school board’s con­ cerns centered on the grow mg need for space at the day care center, and discussion centered on moving the special education offices to a new location to allow the center to have the entire floor of the Community Education Building “B wing Having the whole floor would allow the day care center to take in the 33 children on the Kids’ Komer waiting list, plus allow a separate room for the 3-yearokis. Benedict said Both the special education staff and the day care staff agree that the two are not “compatible partners’’ in the space. Myers commented The board discussed the possibility of allowing the special education office staff to move into a new redwood portable the district will be getting from Kentwood. The board also discussed growth of the center, which is working toward becoming self-sufficient. Benedict said the center is paying back the start-up funds granted by the Caledonia Schools, and it has raised the funds for its playground equipment and fence. "1 have always envisioned Kids’ Komer as something that would grow.” Benedict told the board “ There is a real need for pre-school child care with both parents working in many families and with many single-parent families.” In discussing yet another topic, the board invited Caledonia High School Prin­ cipal Tonya Porter to com­ ment on issues at the high school as restructuring continues. She said that the high school staff is focusing on learning to work effectively in high per­ formance teams. Other issues being discuss­ ed at the high school are assessment and outcomes, she said. The high school is moving toward graduation based on exit outcomes rather than the traditional Carnegie units, which do not show what the students actually can do. She listed other concerns as: — Finding common plann­ ing time for teachers — Ensuring an understan­ ding of and affording technology. Senior citizens invited to attend Valentine party — Keeping the momentum of the school improvement process — Challenging students to think — Letting kids know they are cared for — Communicating to students why we’re doing what we re doing " — Stemming student substance abuse Porter said she also is wor­ ried that the community does not realize how “needy” many of Caledonia’s students are. She estimated that from 75 to 100 students could be at risk. Other issues the board dealt with at the workshop included hiring the community cable coordinator to work more hours instructing CHS students and the progress in planning the new middle school and the high school addition. Kids create models of ancient worlds Students in Martha LaVoie s geography classes had the chance to imagine a world in ancient times par ticularly about night and day. Heather West (left) and Emily Zuidersma speculated that the ancient world bould be like a giant flower and when the sun come out the petals opened. Night fell because the petals closed and blocked the sun. talentine Day — is — Sunday, Feb. 14th EXTENDED HOURS THIS WEEK: Mon Thurs 9 5 3D; Fn 8-6; Sat 8:30 5 30 Call 795-3331 We deliver to: Caledonia, Hastings, Middleville, Gun Lake, Alto, Dutton and the Kent County Airport Business District Order early for best selection! Area senior citizens are in­ • Roses • Fresh Flowers vited to attend the annual Valentine’s Day party spon­ • Silk Flowers • Arrangements sored by the Lowell, • Blooming Plants • Gifts Caledonia and Thomapple • Flowering Spring Bulbs • Candy Kellogg Community Educa­ • Over 25 Valentine Balloon tion program Styles (I Love You .. .and more) This year’s party is set for Thursday . Feb 11. at 1 p m at the Middle Villa Inn Senior citizens will be entertained with a Vintage Style Show presented by Goodwill In­ dustries Volunteer Services Refreshments w ill follow Middleville, Michigan If schools are closed due to bad weather, the party will be (616) 795-3331 Your Hometown /Jewspooer Serving Middleville and Coladontc rescheduled for Feb 18 We cm eccommodite My budget! For more information, call T K. Communitv Education at 795-3397. ___________________________________________________________________________________ The Sun and Necos �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 9. 1993 / Page 13 Trojan eagers let ballgame slip away against Hamilton, 70-62 SPORTS I [ Sttrs fl Despite having the advantage after all three quarters and at one time holding a 15-point lead. Middleville let a game slip away Friday night, losing to Hamilton 70-62. The Trojans captured leads of 13-10.32-25 and 54-47 for the first three quarters. Jeff Roodvoets. Middleville’s 6-5 dominant center, uncharacteristically got into foul trouble. According to Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter, the team was playing some of its best basketball of the season until Roodvoets was slowed by fouls. "We stayed in the bailgame even when I was forced to take Roodvoets out," he said. "The others remained focused right up until Jeff returned in the fourth.” When Roodvoets came back in with five minutes left, his team was still up. The team had even overcome a 60-foot bomb at the end of third quarter. Middleville was determined not to let up. Yet the unthinkable occurred with 3:30 left in the final period, when the Trojans broke down and the referee whistled Roodvoets ‘We re having trouble get­ for his fifth foul. ting any offensive production The straw that stirred the out of anyone except Jett drink now just broke the (Roods oets). “ coach Kurt Trojans back. Hamilton was Holzheuter said “And we’ve able to overtake the Trojans. been try ing a lot of different "It was obvious we had a combinations (of personnel). natural letdown when Jeff Indeed. Roodvoets col­ left, and that was unfortunate lected 22 points and 12 re­ because we deserved that bounds. just about his per­ game," commented game average this season. But Holzhueter. no one else on the team scored The coach praised the play in double figures The closest of sophomore guard Nathan anyone came was sophomore Bundy, who had three steals Jim Mason. with seven Andy Brewer, another along with his 12 points. sophomore, had six assists Roodvoets scored 15 points The Trojans shot only 35 and collected eight rebounds percent and an anemic 44 per in his limited playing lime. cent (four of nine) at the free Middleville now stands at throw hne. 6-7 overall and 4-5 in O-K Another problem was tur­ Blue Conference play. novers. which the coach *atd The Trojans will travel to came more frequently than in Kelloggsville on ” Tuesday. any other game this season Feb. 9. He said many of them were Middleville lost the result of poor execution or Comstock Park Tuesday not properly reading what the night defense was doing Middleville was down “You don’t expect these 25-16 at the half, but cut its kinds of things in the 12th deficit to just three points. game of the season.’’ he said 35-32. as the fourth period “We’ll end up having the best began. The Trojans’ 16 points team defensive numbers in my in the one quarter matched six years of varsity coaching their offensive output for the here.” Holzheuter said “But entire first half. if we don’t turn things around They even came to within quickly, we II have the worst one point early in the last record.’’ quarter, but host Comstock The Trojans’ poorest season Park was able to pull away on under Holzheuter was 13-10 free throws at the end. Dustin Ruth attemps a fadaway vs. Hudsonville on Tuesday. Caledonia eagers edge Wayland in OT for second victory Baseball great Satchel Paige once said "never look back-something might be gaining on you." It's a quote Caledonia might want to remember. After losing by a large mar­ gin last Tuesday to a formidable Hudsonville unit, the Fighting Scots three nights later prevailed in over­ time. 67-66 over Wayland. This new-found attitude of never letting down and forget­ ting the past is something first-year coach Larry Rea preaches to his players. "I see this team as getting past the fear of not succeed­ ing.” he commented. "They're realizing that they can give their best effort every night and regardless of win or lose, something will be gained from it.” Not only was confidence gained, but team unity as Thomappk Kellogg Community Education Three-Man Basketball League Slats Team W-L R<»b Pickard 10-2 Ed Mayhew 10-2 Glenn heson 9-3 Terry Porritt 8-4 Jason Maynard 7-5 Mike Sanford b-6 Bill Steffen 4-8 Andy Kopf 4-8 Loyd Elwood 2-10 Jeff Kresnak 0-12 well, Rea said, with three dif­ ferent team members scoring in double figures. David Scheid scored a team high 18 points. Sophomore Pat Stegeman added 12 and senior Jason Minor, who sent the game into overtime with a clutch free throw, scored 11 points. Despite holding the lead af­ ter each individual quarter, the Wildcats slipped, allowed Caledonia to pull past them at the three-minute mark in the fourth, 55-54. Both teams then pulled to 57 at the end of regulation. Kenneth Stewart got things rolling for Wayland with a three-pointer at the start of overtime. Minor, whose free throw shooting has been coming on of late, sank the front end of a one-and-one. to narrow the gap to two. After Stegeman tied the Add two more in the win column for TK frosh eagers! The Thornapple-Kellogg freshman boys basketball team picked up two more w ms last week defeating Godwin 67 59 and Comstock Park 45-31 In their wm over God­ win. Troyans in double figures included Jerry Postma w ith 20 points and 10 rebound*. Greg Kotbra (16) and Jason Gearhart (13). game. Scheid stole the ball on an errant Wayland pass, was fouled and sank both free throws. He would go on to cash in two more at the char­ ity stripe to seal the victory. It was Caledonia's second win of the year, a sign Rea sees as a positive one for a team he described at one time "as our own worst enemy." An enemy Caledonia can now forget and put in the books, Rea said. The Fighting Scots now stand at 2-12 overall and 2-7 in the O-K Gold Conference. They will visit Kenowa Hills tonight and will be at home against Cedar Springs Friday night. Hudsonville, a perennial O K Gold Conference basketball power, showed Caledonia some of its best stuff last Tuesday, defeating the Scots by a big margin, 75-45. Though the Fighting Scots were a respectable 8-of-12 from the free throw line, Hudsonville was graciously sent up 33 times, converting on 20. Caledonia coach Larry Rea said he fell the team can learn from a game like this 'Hudsonville's strength is inside the paint and that really took a toll on us, forcing to foul most of the nine. * he said Dav id Scheid led the team with nine points. Scot senior Jenny Tuinstra returns the ball for a point during Caledonia’s victory Thursday night over conference rival Wayland Laura Shane is ready to assist Fighting Scot spikers rebound from opening conference loss After an opening OK Gold Conference loss at Hudsonville and hoping to avoid an 0-2 record in confer­ ence. Caledonia downed rival Wayland 15-12, 15-11 Thursday to even its league record at 1-1 Jennie Tuinstra was 13-for13 on serves, with three kills and eight assists for the day. Teammate Laura Shane led with seven kills for the night. Coach Peg Mulhenn said two important factors lingered on Caledonia's minds going into the Wayland showdown One, they wanted to play well in front of a hometown crowd and two, get over their Hudsonville loss. Mulhenn said she felt it was important that her team relax. We played well enough to beat Wayland, but I still feel we haven’t hit on all cylinders just yet, ’ she said. "We have six seniors determined to go out with a big year. I think we just need to go out and stop putting pressure on our­ selves." This week the team played host to Kenowa Hills Monday evening before trav­ eling to face Cedar Springs on Thursday. Feb. 11. �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 9. 1993 Scot JVs lose to Wayland after downing Hudsonville The Caledonia junior var­ sity basket ball team slipped to 6-8 overall Friday after losing a hard-fought battle 53-45 with conference rival Wayland. “We played very hard, as hard as any game all year/ sighed Scot jayvee coach Dean Cooper after the game “But tonight, we just couldn't get our shots to drop. Then it seems like more of a struggle, " he added. Matt Barr led the Scots with 12. points and Steve Schmidt scored 10. The defeat at Wayland was a letdown. Cooper said, after the team s Feb. 2 overtime win over conference rival Hudsonville. 59-57. It was a see-saw battle throughout most of the game and the young Scots found themselves down by five with four minutes left on the clock. In what Cooper de­ scribed as a "great defensive effort," the Scots tied the score, but missed the tie­ breaker at the end of regula­ tion time. TK JV eagers win two on the road Thornapplc Kellogg jayvee basketball team defeated two rivals, both on the road at Godwin and Comstock Park On Friday, the Trojans traveled to Godwin to meet the Wolverines for the first time this season Middleville jumped off to a commanding 31 19 first half time lead and coasted from there, defeating Godwin 57-36. Jeremy Anderson led the Trojans with 17. Steve Con- verse scored 13 with 12 re bounds Scott Meyers added 10 with 10 rebounds. Thornapplc Kellogg was on the road to Comstock Park Tuesday Kellogg built an impressive 32-19 half-time lead The eagers increased their lead to 20 points finishing with a 51-37 victory. Steve Converse led the team with 15 points and 15 rebounds. TK eighth graders lost to Godwin 41-30 Thc Thornapplc Kellogg eighth grade basketball team lost to Godwin 41-30 for only their second loss of the season Dave Liu. Chris Mason each had ten points The Trojans record now stands al 7-2. With eight seconds left in overtime, the score again was tied, and the Scots called a timeout to set up a play. Point guard Brian Rea took the in-bounds pass and when his defender stumbled, was able to sink a jumper just as the buzzer went off The win over the Eagles marked the second victory for the team in less than a week The Friday before, the Scots defeated another O-K Gold opponent in a 77-63 win over Coopersville. “The kids really played with a lot of energy and en­ thusiasm," said Cooper. "The players did a nice job of get­ ting the ball in the paint for easy buckets." Malt Barr and David Uyl led the Scots against Coopersville with 25 and 26 points, respectively. The two-game streak boosted the team after a ST45 loss to Allendale in a non­ league game Jan. 26. Cooper, who is in his first year with the Caledonia pro­ gram, said that with half the season over, he has been most impressed with how hard his team has worked in every game. "We've improved the most in floor execution, doing the right things at the right time on both offense and defense," he said. "We’ve had our good and bad nights with our shooting, but we re working at that, and I expect these guys only to keep improving as the season continues." CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 15, 1993 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the final development plan of Professional Shopping Services Planned Unit Development and also concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the 02 General Business District to the PUD Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with said final development plan: That part of the West 100 feet of the East 216 feet of the North V4, East VSz, Northeast 1/4, Section 7, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, lying Southerly of the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37). ALSO: That part of the East 116 feet of the North 1980 feet of the North­ east 1A of Section 7, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan, lying Souther­ ly of the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37). A copy of the final development plan and the propos­ ed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment. Dated: Jan. 19, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA <447) Fighting Scots lose close mat battle with Forest Hills Chad Mescar Forced to forfeit three weight divisions and going up against a more experienced squad spelled defeat for Cale­ donia wrestlers Thursday night, as they lost 40-31 to Forest Hills Northern. Coach Jim Maxim and his Fighting Scots went into the meet with three ineligible team members, at 119, 125 and 175 pounds. The Q-K Gold Conference dual meet included five matches without a contest, as the Huskies forfeited two weight classes. Despite the inactivity. Maxim found a couple of pluses. "It was nice to see Adam Stauffer (103) get a victory." he said. “Adam has had a streaky year, so I think this win will boost his confidence for the rest of the way." Stauffer pinned Dave Meeusen at 3:51 in the open­ ing match for the night. Freshman Chad Mescar (130) also picked up an im­ pressive win. pinning Forest Hill's Matt McGregor at 1:31. Mescar already has captured five gold medals this year and his coach says he "is proving to himself he's one of the better wrestlers in his class." Rounding out Caledonia s other wins were Mark Rogge (135), in a major decision over Grant Sywsdeurda. 15-5; Jason Bush (189). in 12-9 de­ cision over Ron Weston; and Tom Van Wienan (145) and Danny Simmons (171) both picked up six points by fortcit Caledonia's record now stands at 1-4 in league x'tion. The Fighting Scots' next conference opponent will be at Coopersville Thursday. Feb. 11. Caledonia seventh purple wins Following losses to Hamilton and Middleville the Caledonia seventh grade pur pie team bounced back with wins over Kelloggsville and Lee. John Hess led the scoring against Kelloggsville with 14 points in the 49-24 win Versus Lee. Rob Lillie led all scorers with 13 points followed by Todd Bloemcre. II. The 40-23 win was the Scots' opening game tn the O.K Blue Tournament The two wins brought the purple team record to 6 and 4 for the season Eighth graders win first game The Thornapple Kellogg eighth grade basketball team defeated Comstock Park in the first game of the O.K. Blue Junior High Tournament 53-30. The Trojans started fast and put the game away early after posting a 13-3 first quarter lead. Scoring for Thornapple Kellogg were Chris Mason (16). Keith Nelson (12). and Luke Middleton (8). The win improves their Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! record to 8-2 The next game will be against Byron Center in the second round • Yankee Springs Township • SPECIAL BOARD MEETING To be held Tuesday, February 9, 1993, 4:00 p.m., at the Township Hall H. VanderBee, Clerk New Holland “STRONG BOXES are stronger than ever FORD NEW HOLLAND New Holland has always used quality materials to give you the durability you want New Holland has always built rrioN the "quality" spreader — dependable with low maintenance New HoHand backs its spreader with a no-nonsense warranty on the sides and floor Even a used New Holland box spreader is a better buy than many new pieces of competitive farm equipment most models in stock Maple valley implement, inc 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville • (517) 852-1910 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 9. 1993 / Page 15 Children’s Bible Hour staff to Trojans go unbeaten in 0-K Blue visit Christian Reformed Church dual meet championships Despite battling injuries and the flu bug chi and off the mat, Middleville woo the OK Blue Conference dual meet championship after Thursday s win over Byron Center 44-16. The Trojans not only had to overcome the above, but also the loud, partisan Bryon Center fans, looking as if they wanted to trade places with the wrestlers themselves Byron Center, 3-1 tn conference matches coming into the meet, was hoping for a chance to move into a firstplace tie with Middleville, which was 4-0. Coach Tom Ixhman was concerned about going into Byron Center, hoping his team would overcome ad­ versity and pull out another victory. "We are fortunate to be where we are," he said, "Our younger guys are playing like juniors and seniors."' In the first two contests. Ryan Fuller (103) and Paul Huysen (112) of Bryon ('enter scored decisions over Gary Ketchum and Sean Crofoot, respectively. The Bulldogs were up 6-0 but the lead vanished almost as soon as it appeared The rest of the night belonged to Middleville, who after losing those first two matches won the next four and was victorious in nine of the last 11. The first was by Ryan Winchell (119), who pinned J.K Wilkerson at 1:48. Ben Meehan followed with an impressive pin over Jim Imperi at 1:32. The evening’s fourth match was a close decision, as Middleville's Dustin Harig barely prevailed over Ron Wolf 6-5, in what was probably the night's most thrilling clash. The Foster brothers. Chad and Chris, each picked up wins, Chad (145) with a 14-6 major de­ cision over Brian Wilcox and Chris with a 16-13 decision over Erin Windemuller. At 1:38 Ty Middleton (171) pinned Joe Imperi. Teammate Joel Appel fol­ lowed with a 12-0 major decision over Brent St. Pierre. Jody Blain took the 275 weight division, pinning Gordy Capenter in 2:24. The Trojans, now 5-0 in conference duals, have a big conference meet next Saturday, Feb. 13, in Hamilton.If they can win that tourney or at least place second, they can win the league title, their fourth in the last five years. Wyoming Lee ‘fits’ into Trojan spikers’ win column Senior l>aura Donker con­ tinued her strong play of late, leading her Middleville teammates past Wyoming lee 15-8, 15-9 in an O-K Blue Conference match before a home crowd this past lliursday night. In a tournament Jan. 30 in Delton, in what Middleville coach Cindy Middlebush described as the "tournament of her career," Donker dominated, scoring 49 points, with 14 aces, 57 kills and 14 kill blocks. The Trojans finished first in the tournament and Middlebush said she is proud of what her team ac­ complished "It was a really tough Saturday for us but we man­ aged to play some of our best ball of the season," she said. In Saturday's tournament at Calvin Christian, Middle­ bush's team faced Hudsonville Unity Christian, Wyoming Park. Tri-Unity and the host team. The Trojans had another long day, going 3-3 in pool play. They faced Wyoming Park, a team rated 10th in Class B Though losing the first match 15-1, the squad came back to earn a split by winning the second game, 15-9. Carla Ploeg had a fine day. with 26 points, 31 kills and six aces. Teammate Jaime Straighter also contributed 23 points with nine aces. The Thornapple Kellogg seventh grade basketball team defeated Godwin last Friday 40-24. The game marked the end of the regular season for the Trojans as they head into the conference tournament with an 8-1 record. The Tro­ jans play Comstock Park 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 A • Tune-ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - No Long waits WE RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller. Owner will participate in a presenta turn of music and dramatized story. Admission is free, and the public is cordially invited to attend TK grad listed at Indiana School Diane Jeanne Bender, a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, has received recognition on the dean's list for the fall semester of the 1991-92 academic y ear at Indiana Wesleyan Universi­ ty. To be named to this list, a student must obtain at least a 3.4 grade poinate average on a 4.0 scale and carry at least 12 credit hours for the semester Indiana Wesleyan is a fully accredited, four year co­ educational liberal arts col­ lege. chartered bv the Wesleyan Church. Indiana Wesleyan participates in the search for truth by studying liberal arts and several profes­ sional fields within the framework of Chritian faith and philosophy Ross Sprague inducted into Alpha Chi Ross Sprague, son of Jim and Jennifer Sprague, of Mid dleville. was among 28 Grand­ Rapids Baptist College students inducted into the TK graduate on Adrian College dean’s list Tad Thatcher of Middleville was one of 262 students nam­ ed to the 1992 fall dean’s list at Adrian College. To achieve this honor, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and carry at least 12 credit hours of classes. Thatcher, a junior majoring in biology, is a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. He is the son of Duane and Patricia Thatcher of Middleville. Michigan Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Chi. a national honor scholarship society Sprague is a senior English major. To be eligible for Alpha Chi. a student must have been in the top 10 percent of the junior or senior class. Membership is the highest academic honor on the Grand Rapids Baptist College campus John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday Friday Evening Hours Available Tuesday to kick-off the tour­ nament. Leading the way for the seventh grade eagers were Nate Schmitz. 12 and Richie Frazer with seven. TK 7th grade eagers defeat Comstock Park The Thornapple Kellogg seventh grade basketball team defeated Comstock Park Tuesday night 48 26. to ad­ vance to the semi finals in the O.K Blue Tournament. They will meet Byron Center on Saturday at Godwin. Luke Weatherhead and Nate Pranger each scored 12 points The teams record now stands at 9 wins and 1 loss. Hastings Adult & Community Education invites you to attend tint Cherry Valley Avenue and 100th Street. All of the boys and girls who are regularly heard on the broadcast, as well as the pro­ gram host. “Uncle Charlie." TK 7th grade eagers lose DOUG’S AUTO SERVICE ) Middlebush said that wherever her team plays, referees and opposing coaches rave about Ploeg's jumping ability. "(They're) just in complete awe over how graceful and how high Carl can jump. She’s really had a fine season." the coach said. Middleville is now 3-1 on the season The Trojans visited Ionia and Lowell at Lowell on Monday and will travel to Byron Center on Thursday. The radio staff of the Children s Bible Hour will present an area rally at 6 p m Sunday. Feb 21. at the Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church on the comer of Football Officiating Learn the rules of football and basics of football officiating. The class will be taught by one of the area's veteran football officials, Tom Pickens, in co-operation with MHSAA. Students will be able to register as a high school football official. Rule books, officials’ manual, etc., will be available. TIME: 7:00-9:00 pm DATE: Tuesdays, starting Feb. 16-Mar 30 (7weeks} INSTRUCTOR: Tom Pickens COST: $25.00 ROOM: E-101 For more information, or to enroll, please call 948-4414. True Value Homes and Sandra...are back! Featuring a lifestyle you will love with... DUTCH HOUSING Spring Cove (ommodore Homes Aof Indiana ...in Cider Mill Village A community of carefree manufactured homes. TRUE VALUE HOMES Call Sandra at 795-7900 850 PINE CREEK in Cider Mill Vil Middleville T Wm Hefferan. CPM , Property Mgmt Inc Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 Land/Home Packages Available to Qualified Buyers �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 9. 1993 Sunday Breakfast .•{ Call for Classifieds—Ph. 795-3345 Caledonia Sportsmans Club Jobs Wanted 2 Eggs • 2 Pancakes • Sausage • Toast • Juice & Coffee MOTHER OF TWO WOULD Like to provide daycare for your children in my Middleville home. 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Thur*. 3:30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-02-16.pdf 601e15315b0780dddcb6474c4c440362 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. CHURCH ST. Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 2651 February 16. Plans for development to be finalized Caledonia Village Council approves proposed PUD by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The 120-acre Glen Valley Fstales can move to the final planning stages after last week's Caledonia Village Council approval of a planned unit development ordinance (PUD) governing the project The council granted tenta­ tive preliminary plat approval of both the residential and commercial components of the PUD. In this action, the council unanimously, with Trustee Susan Bercncsi absent, sup­ ported its Planning • "ommission's recommenda­ tion to allow developer Jerry Baker to finalize plans for his 223-homc residential PUD, just north of the Caledonia Village Centre along M-37. Fronting the development on the highway boundary will be 12 commercial sites, which Baker says will be limited to neighborhood-re­ lated uses and professional offices. The council formalized his intention by prohibiting in the PUD a number of uses usually allowed in the C-2 commercial zone, such as auto sales, farm machinery sales, feed stores and other outside sales operations. The residential component of the PUD will be developed in phases, and the preliminary plat approval granted last week extends only to the first phase of 64 homes. The Planning Commission and the Village Council left undecided the exact location of a road that will connect the development and the Caledonia Schools' property to the west of it. The school district will begin construc­ tion of its new middle school on that site next spring, and later may use the property as the location for an elementary school as well. Also left for future discus­ sion is the on-site waler sys­ tem that will serve the devel­ opment and the schools. The Village of Caledonia has been invited to participate in that system, but has not yet made a decision on whether to do so. Village Trustee Doug Ixctka is investigating what it would cost the village to put in its own water sys­ tem. The council talked about the need for a safety fence around the village’s wastewa­ ter treatment facilities, which lie just to the north of the residential development, but tabled that issue until the pro­ ject actually gets under way. Baker has said he would like to begin construction this summer, pending final site plan approval and the progress of the village's ex­ pansion of its wastewater treatment system. Glen Valley Estates will be hooked into the village sewer system, and will provide its residents with public water, street lights, curbs and gutters and trees planted along the new streets. Baker has said. The Village Council also approved aiMHher recommen­ dation from its Planning Commission, to amend the PUD chapter of its zoning ordinance to allow both C-l and C-2 commercial uses in a PUD, according to the counSEE PUD, page 2 Rural Freeport fire is still under investigation by Margaret Fowler Shift B uh r Officials from the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department, an area fire inspector and a state fire marshal were ex­ pected to meet this week to discuss a blaze that heavily damaged a house at 8816 Freeport Ave. Feb. 7. The cause of the fire still hasn't been determined officially. The two story structure, a rental property owned by Har­ riet Nelson, lost its roof and much of the interior upstairs The fire also caused damage on the first level. Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Bauer said no one was injured in the blaze Because of the need for more water power and man­ power. fire departments from Alto. Caledonia and Woodland were called to help. Bauer said The blaze was well under control in just two or three hours, the assistant chief said. But taking care of cleanup in the area of the home took up most of the night Kentwood Fire Inspector Tom Kelly and the state fire marshal came to inspect on Monday morning. Feb. 8. Local fire officials are ex­ pected to meet with them this week. On Sunday evening. Feb. 7. o fire of 8816 Freeport Ave destroyed much of the upper level of this two story home. ‘Loved ones’ invited... See more on page 6 Kindergarteners in Sharon Olthouse's class pose proudly with the heart shaped Valentine cookes they baked and decorated for Loved Ones' Day. Tyler O'Neil displays the special label' that went with the cookies, while classmates Saman­ tha Owens (center) and Shannon Pleva are ready to serve their guests. Caledonia’s new deputy clerk learning the ropes by Barbara Gall Staff Writer After nearly a month on the job, Caledonia Township Deputy Clerk Joyce Abbott says she loves her job. "I’m learning a lot about the area - about what's going on and what's being built more than I ever dreamed was happening," said the 27year-old township resident. But the chance to learn about what's going on is ex­ actly what led her to apply for the position after former Deputy Clerk Susan Minder resigned the post. "I was interested in the job because I live in Caledonia Township, and I thought this job would help me under­ stand what is happening in the area. I also applied be­ cause I thought the work would be interesting." Abbott said her expecta­ tions about the job have been realized. "I'm learning new things every day," she smiled. A graduate of Grand Rapids Creston High School, she attended Davenport College and is now taking classes at Grand Rapids Community College, major­ ing in business administra­ tion. Before taking the position with the township, she worked six years for an in­ surance agency, where she did "a little bit of everything" in the office, including secre­ tarial work, customer services and sales Caledonia Township Clerk Pat Snyder said the job of the deputy clerk mainly is to know all aspects of the clerk's work, so that if the Joyce Abbott clerk is not available or sick, the deputy can fill in. "If I were not here, she would fill in for me, and legally the deputy can even notarize certain township documents that the clerk is allowed to notarize,” Snyder said. "She helps out wherever she is needed, so basically she learns about all aspects of the township business. " For example, the deputy clerk must learn election pro­ cedures and the township bookkeeping system. She types the minutes of meet­ ings, prepares mailings and helps with the general office work. SEE CLERK, page 2 In This Issue... • Thornapple Twp. board approves sewer • TK athletes’ Hall of Fame in the -planning • CHS interim program is back by popular demand • Dismissed Middleville police officer formally resigns position • School information forum set for Feb. 22 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 16. 1993 COUNCIL APPROVES M-37 PUD , cont. fromfront oil's discretion in each case. The PUD chapter is vague on commercial uses, listing only "shopping centers." In other action last week, the council agreed to support Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good’s ef­ fort to avoid litigation with DVK Construction Inc. of DuttOO. 6VK has Hied suit against the township to get payment for a preliminary drawing prepared for a joint commit­ tee appointed to plan the new village-township hall. According to both village and township officials. Bob Bolens of DVK told them there would be no charge for the drawing. However, when the firm did not receive the bid on the building, DVK demanded more than $2,000 in payment DVK also claims the township used Bolens' plan, but hired another firm for the work Good said that another ar­ chitectural firm was hired when DVKs bid came in nearly two times higher. He added that the basic plan of the building actually had been outlined by himself and Council President Glen Kiaver. "This has been the plan for the building since Jerry and I drew it up on the back of a napkin." agreed Klaver Good told the Village Council last week that the first collection agency hired by the construction company dropped the suit when it learned that a number of wit­ nesses would testify that Bolens had promised the drawing free of charge. But Good said DVK now has taken up the suit again, and a court date has been set. He explained that the Township Board would like to talk to the owner of DVK about the matter before more money is spent. Village and Township Legal Counsel Jim Brown agreed that the cost of continuing the argument in court probably would run STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village into more money than the cost of the drawing. While the Village Council"" is not named in the suit, members stated they would back Good's efforts to settle without further litigation, even though council mem­ bers agreed they, too. under­ stood Bolens to say the drawing would be prepared free of charge. The council also heard a report from Jim Farrow of the WBDC Group architectural firm concerning the Metro Council s Metro Development Blue Print Study. The study involves compiling the development plans of all the local munici­ pal units in the areas of land use, the environment, public utilities and transportation. The goal of the study is to find ways to coordinate the various communities' efforts to better achieve the common objectives they share, Farrow said, explaining that he will provide the council with pe­ riodic updates as the study progresses. In other business last week, the council: • Set the village budget hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. • Approved 5-0 a new or­ dinance that will put into ef­ fect Michigan's Public Act 42, which allows general law villages to compensate their council presidents and trustees by salaries instead of on a per-meeting basis. The Hearts and flowers go together Members of the Caledonia Middle School Student Congress sold Valentine car­ notions last week to raise money for their own treasury, but they also donated half the proceeds to the American Heart Association. Ready to deliver the flowers are sixth-grade Congress members Jason Lucas, Katie Ullery and Stephanie Algera. Caledonia Council approved an ordinance that will allow its president to receive a salary, but trustees will con­ tinue to be paid on the permeeting rate. Klaver ab­ stained in the vote. • Approved the $2,475 bid from Rehmann and Robson & Co. of Grand Rapids to do the village audit. • Appointed Bill and Shirley Hyatt and Barbara Scott as a standing committee to coordinate the Aug. 27-28 car show and village garage sales. • Appointed Judy Kidder. Doug Lectka and Hugh Kegerreis as a committee to work with the township on addressing the need for addi­ tional police protection. NEW DEPUTY CLERK LEARNS THE ROPES, cont. from thefront Abbott also is the official "receptionist" at the township office, directing visitors to the proper official, answering the phone and taking mes­ sages. The deputy clerk’s position is an appointed one, presently paying $6.50 per hour for 21 hours of work a week. Snyder said she selected Abbott for the post because of her outgoing personality, her office experience, her willingness to learn the job and the "flexibility" in her schedule. "When elections are held. WOKKI IVS COMPENSATION COMMI HCIA1 I IABII 11 Y MILLER REAL ESTATE '‘The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940" lovely 3 bedroom home near Middleville Features include 2*« baths a formal dining room. family room and a ? car garage also a pole building. For more information on this lovely home coll Gene Poll. Office 795-3305 or home 795 9521 $125 000 00 1 LAKEFRONT UNDER $35,000. One bedroom year around home on Guernsey Lake Enjoy fishing, swimming and boating on this all purpose private lake Check it out by colling Kay Stolsonburg Office 795-3305 or home 795 7272 $34 500 00. for instance, sometimes the hours are long," Snyder ex­ plained. Abbott will serve as deputy while Snyder is in office. Once Snyder no longer is clerk, the deputy is out of of­ fice, too, unless the next clerk wants to retain her in the position. "But even if she were no longer the deputy, she could remain as a receptionist," Snyder added. "But I can't imagine the next clerk would want to train another deputy, when she already has one who knows the job." Abbott said she has bee very busy at the front desk, since residents are coming into the office to pay their taxes. Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries is swamped with work this time of year, so some of Abbott’s time lately has been spent helping her. "I'm willing to share," laughed Snyder. Abbott said her time at home is busy, too. She and her husband. Bob, have an active 5-year-old daughter, l^auren She said the youngster doesn't leave lier much spare time these days, but Joyce does enjoy working as the "pit crew" for Bob when he is auto racing. Snyder said she is very happy with the way Abbott has fit into her new job. "Joyce is willing to learn and always wants to keep busy,” Snyder said. "She has done a good job, and she has picked up the work very quickly. I think she'll be a real asset to the township of­ fice." |ENGAGEMENT Bender- White will wed May 29 Amy J Bender and Christopher P. White have an­ nounced their engagement. Amy is a graduate of Calvin College. Christopher is alien ding Calvin Amy k orij-in.il ly from Middleville and Chris originally is from Lincoln, Neb The wedding date will be May 29, 1993 at the First Baptist Church in Middleville Parents of the couple are Don and Janet Bender of Mid dlcville and Harlan and Sally White of Lincoln, Neb. 3. NESTLED IN THE WOODS: This log home has 3 bedrooms a great room with sliders to a deck. 2 full baths and a walkout basement Also included is an extra large garage All on approximately 3 acres* To visit this lovely home coll Gene Poll Office 795 3305 or home 795 9521. $100 000 00 4. WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO LOVE This 3 bedroom home has been completely remodeled large kitchen mom floor laundry and located on a large lot Call Gene Poll for a showing today. Office 795 3305 or home 795-9521 $55 000 00 s1.00 Off , FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES BE SURE . w AND SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER! * MANICURES with Rayna MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE — Manicure special good thru Sat . Feb 20 — pTl I N M Altos 497 Arlington M-37 (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 Kay Stolsonburg. Assoc. Broker 795-7272 GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for all our services. LEI SLS3! Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker, GRI 795-9521 FULL MEMBERS OF THE GRANO RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS SALON HOURS: Mon Thurs 9-9. Fri 9-5: Sat 9-2 VILLAGE STYLISTS 134 E Main, Caledonia • 891-1591 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February T6. 1993 t Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Tax, school finance reform needed Most of you will he receiving in the near future a copy of your property tax asscssmc notices for 1993 Since assessments for 199 were frozen al the 1991 levels by the State legislature, projections are for double digit increases because new assessments will actually reflect a two-year change Recently, in a Hastings Banner article, the projected in­ creases for townships in the Thomapple Kellogg School District were listed as Thomapple 16 I percent. Irving 34 3 percent. Rutland 21.4 percent, and Yankee Springs 8.3 percent Due to the fact that Thornapple Kellogg is an in-formula school district, the increased taxes paid by property owners will not benefit the operational budget of our school district. For every additional tax dollar that is raised locally through an increase in the assessed valuation, we will receive a correspon ding amount less from the state, resulting in no additional revenue for the school district. Further, unless the District passes what is known as the "Headlcc Override" provision. Thornapple Kellogg will ac­ tually experience a major reduction in our total operating revenue because the millage levied would have to be reduced. It is very difficult for people to understand, and sometimes to even believe, that when their taxes go up. it does not benefit their school district and could even result in less dollars for their school In the case of Thornapple Kellogg and all other in-formula districts, revenues from assessment increases only serve to allow the state to put less money into the school aid fund and further shift the burden of funding our schools to the local property taxpayers The most recent publication of the Michigan Association of School Administrators points out that in the State of the State address given by Gov. John Engler, he referred to a 48 percent increase in spending on public schools between 1990 and 1993. "While this percent is real, it is misleading, because it refers only to general fund support from K 12 education. One of the reasons for the increase in general fund support was the tax freeze enacted by the Governor and Legislature... when you look at total funds allocated, school aid fund and general fund appropriations, the three-year increase is 15 percent. This figure also does not take into account the effect of delayed state aid payments in August, 1992. "Finally, it should be noted that the 1992-93 state support for K-12 education was $26 million less than the previous year. Hopefully this information will help put the governor s state­ ment in context." In the Thornapple Kellogg School District, the local share of revenue in the past three years has increased from 56.5 percent to 60.3 percent while the state share has declined from 38.8 percent to 34 8 percent. The revenue from tjie state has actual­ ly declined from $3,573,279 in 1990/91 to $3,413,227 in 1992/93, a loss of $160,052. The underlying issue here is the need for meaningful proper­ ty tax relief coupled with school finance reform We simply must change our system of funding Michigan Public Schools. Whether we look at a shift to income lax. sales tax. or a tax­ based sharing plan, a fairer way must be found to fund Michigan's schools. Our Stale Senator is Jack Welborn and our State Represen­ tative is Robert Bender 1 have included their addresses at the end of the "Superintendent's Comer" so that you may have an opportunity to contact either of these legislators to urge the Legislature to not only consider property tax. but also enact equitable public school funding. We simply cannot continue under the present system A child's educational opportunity should not be determined by his her zip code. We need a fair and equitable system for all students of our slate and we need it now The Honorable Jack Welborn. Slate Senator. Slate Capitol Building. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich 48909 The Honorable Robert Bender. House of Representatives. State Capitol Building. Box 30014. Lansing. Mich. 48909. Call the Sun and News today to place your classified ads Thornapple board approves sewer by Margaret Fowler Sra# Writer The Thomapple Township Board Monday passed a resolution accepting the sewer service district proposed by the village of Middleville. The Township Planning and Zoning Commission had given its approval for the ser­ vice area after village engineers made a presentation to them Jan 13 and answered questions The resolution passed by the board was approval for a sewer district that could potentially be serviced by the new sewer system project by the village In an application to the state for low interest funds for the sewer system, the village needed to project potential service areas over the next 20 years other than the already existing ones in the village. Ail five township board members. Supervisor Don Boysen. Clerk Donna Ke­ nyon. Treasurer Shirley Eaton, trustees Bill Getty , and Rex Schad. were in favor of the resolution In another matter last week, the board turned down a re­ quest from Nicholas Maloof for a Class C license with an entertainment permit from the Liquor Control Commission Maloof had planned to open a bar with entertainment at 509 Arlington The board was concerned about the amount of parking available for a business in­ volving consumption of alcohol on the premises Boysen appoiqted Charles Corson, a longtime resident of Middleville, to the Board of Rev iew. Corson was bom in Mid­ dleville. moved away and returned 47 years ago Corson, who is retired, will be attending classes in Grand Rapids in preparation for his post According to Boysen, the Board of Review will be held beginning March 8. The average assessment on pro­ perty in Thornapple Township has been raised about 12 percent. "Since there was a freeze on increasing property taxes last year, the we’n* seeing now equal two years" worth." Boysen said. David Scobie and a few other residents on 108th Street said they would like the board to check into the cost of paving the road from Whitneyville to Morse Lake. Because 108th is a road that borders other townships and Kent County, paving must be a cooperative effort between the municipalities. Boysen said that he would check into the project. Obituaries TAX MANAGEMENT AND MORE, INC. Ruth J. (Brog) Smith STANTON - Ruth J. (Brog) Smith, 77, of Sunton, passed ’way Sunday, February 7, 1993 at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Smith has resided in the Flint area most of her life and in Sunton for the past 14 years. She was married to Bernard C. Smith on October 21, 1941 and he preceded her in death on November 15, 1991. Mrs. Smith is survived by daughter, Franchon Hoffman of Davison; daughter and sonin-law, Jolyn and Les Behrenbrinker of Lapeer; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jackie Gerard of Grand Blanc; four grandsons, Craig Gerard, Kevin Gerard. David Hoffman and Matthew Hoffman; two granddaughters, Amanda Behrenbrinker and* Jennie * ’ Behrenbnnker; two great­ granddaughters, Amber and Ashley Gerard. She was also preceded in death by her parents and sister, Free booklet offers tip on freezing your favorite foods Need information on how to properly freeze fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, poultry. fish and even entire meals? The makes of Ziploc jumbo freezer bags have recently developed a comprehensive guide to freez­ ing. "Freeze It! Home Freez­ ing Made Easy . ” This 48-page, color booklet is designed to help consumers reap the many benefits of freezing fresh and cooked foods. In addition to userfnendly tips and freezing preparation methods, the booklet includes a variety of delicious, quick and easy freezer recipes and removable storage charts. For a free copy of this com­ plete freezing resource, send your name and address to: Freeze It! Home Freezing Made Easy. Ziploc freezer bags. Department f3900-JB, P.O Box 78980. New Augusta. IN 46268 Lucille Franklin. Memorial service were held Tuesday, February 9 at AllenRaysin Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, with Reverend Father Andrew Czajkowski. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John CathoFc Church. prepares your tax return, a portion of your fee will be donated to a local organization and you will qualify to WIN an Evening Call Steve at 891-9401 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 91 It’s Customer Appreciation Day' at Old Kent Bank February 20, We’ve been in business for many years, and we know that a bank is much more than buildings, deposit accounts, loans and interest rates. Our suc­ cess is the result of the growth of our community, the loyalty of odr customers and the dedication of our employees. To show our appreciation, we’re setting aside February 20 as a time of special celebration. We’ll be providing free refreshments at all our locations as a way of saying "Thank you’’’ to all of you who have helped build our success. Stop by with the kids and see Cookie Monster, Action Man. and Raphael the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle! Please join us! DC OLD KENT 2. The family of Randi Lee Thomas would like to thank the Freeport Boosters for the benefit dinner they held for our daughter. Ran­ di Lee. VVe would also like to thank all the people who came. It is hard to find the right words to say thank you. We can’t express how grateful we are. There are no words to say how we truly feel about your support. Thank each and every one of you. May God bless you all. Thanks ever so much. George. Patty. Randi Lee and Jessica Ann >'. 9325 Cherry Valley • Caledonia �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 16. 1993 bors with. NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone No rain, but fog mav be com­ ing in Glad that I don't have to drive to work like my youngsters do. We can sit and wait it out to do anything we need to have done I am slowly reading the in­ struction book for my new computer. Make lots of mistakes and have to bumble around trying to get where I want to go. Then back to the instruction book, under the magnifier and read word for word, line by line (can’t skim like I used to do). I love challenges, but when I get surrounded by too many stumbling blocks. I want to have a childish temper tan­ trum. even at 76. So then I stop, listen to one of my library tapes, calm down and go back to make them into stepping stones My husband says that at my age.I should forget these things But just because the grease in my brain needs a change to lighter oil for weather. 1 won't let my lazy body limit my mental abilities. To me. all the new wonder­ ful things that are coming up. must be used and appreciated or. like a dried up apple. I will both mentally and physically dry up and How away There are too many things I want to see and matter before I leave for good So. with a good swift kick in the pants. I grab a hold of my bootstraps and start climb­ ing up the stumbling blocks that 1 have turned into stepp­ ing stones. What the heck does age have to do with ex­ periencing this new challeng­ ing world0 I reached most of you. but no large amount of news Peo­ ple are just waiting for spring. Got a hold of Emma Jane Ingram. I hadn't been able to get her for several months. The lady she takes care of is in the hospital, so I was able to visit with her Over Christmas time she went east and had a five-day visit with her new great-granddaughter. 1 believe she went to Connecticut. Then last week Betty Newman said that some of the family got together to celebrate John and Cheryl Newman’s birthday Paul and Cindy and Laura Newman were also there. Neva Atcken said they at­ tended a joint birthday at daughter Jane's home for hub­ by Carl and son Scott’s birthday. Son Dave came over to spend part of this last weekend here at our home Then son Ted and Cay had a good time relaxing and enjoying each other s company Went in to see some shows in Grand Rapids. Dave rode both of Cay’s horses. Ted helped Dad split some wood I love to see the children get together as often as they can. They even played some pinocbole. Well, folks. I guess this is this last Saturday, she had company Ed Wieringa said Katie is having a bout with the flu bug But you can’t keep a good gal down and she will bounce back socm Cathy W illiamson said that the family got together to celebrate daughter Stacy s bir­ thday at her husband’s home, the Willshires’ on Saturday Edith Miller went to visit friends in Cedar Springs over the weekend. She was surpris­ ed to see so much snow I finally got to visit with Lois Bremer She went to Arizona to help her youngest brother and wife celebrate their 40th anniversary. Luana Tolan said son Marty and Trish came down from Traverse City this last weekend. Marly’s roommate in the Air Force has been visiting Lynn and Luana this all the news that I have for the week Have a good challenging week coming up. being sure to stand on top the challenge to boost your lagging spirits. A great big hug to all of you. You are such a very special group of people. Love you all very much We are working on the country schools of Thornapple to put in the Country Schools Bookshelf s that Barry County Historical Society are putting out. These are the schools: District No I. Moe; No 2. Village of Middleville; No. 6. Parmalee; and No. 3. Prairie; No. 7. Harper; No. 4. Dun ‘can Lake; No. 5.. Murphy I have very little on Harper and Murphy If you can help me get more pictures or articles or just ad­ ditions. please let me know We have to complete it soon LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m 4 6.00p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer It Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68<h Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 'A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11 00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6 45 p.m. Awana................................................................................ 6:45p.m. (faiiucB United iircll|rrn (fil|urd| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service 11:00 a m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795*2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (M Gun Lake) Way land. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free ' Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10 00 am Sunday School Wednesday Family Sight" 6 (MJ p m Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School 1000 am Morning Worship......................... 11/X)aiT» Evening Worship 6:0cpm Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-707b LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9 30 a m. Sunday School................................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON. Youth Director i MOST HOLY fag ROSARY CHURCH 314 E Mam St . Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 36pm............................. Every Sunday Catcrimm Classes Taught By Iradittonal Rritgimts Suns. 765-3073 or 364-5194 Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning <rvn.es. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Cub. Choirs for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 O V1 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . . God's family) Morning Worship Service...........10 00 a m Sunday School.......................... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service.............. 6 00 p m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795 3667 Kraft Ave. & 84th St , Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship......... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School.......... 9 45 a m Morning Worship...................... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev Carroll Fowler (Uljr COld (Eime JFflliudisI QJljiirth 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 — 8 30 am 9 45 am 11 00 a m Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock "God Cares for You" Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 9t>0t> 708 West Main Street Phone 891-9259 10 30 a m Sunday Services Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 “People Who Care" 908 West Main Middleville, Vs mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9 30 a.m. "a new and exciting fellowship" at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Sunday Mass..........................9.00 a.m & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School......................... 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass.................................5:00 p.m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •8918661 'The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ ts Lord" Sunday School...................................... 930am Sunday Mommg Worship.................... 1030 am Sunday Evening Worship....................... 6 00 p m Wea Midweetr Prayer A 8t>le Study...... 700pm 9ev Wiiharr Dootofi. r^stor Sieve Jackson roUh Pastor / We Looney. Music Or The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whiuieyvdfe Ave . *• < @ R'zJfexyL* Church School. Sunday Morning Worship Evening Worship Wed Fc||<mship 10 00 am 11 00 a m 6 (JO p m 7.30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 16, 1993 f Page 5 Have you compared our interest rates lately? TK High School 9-12 Honor Roll 12th grade A/A- - Melissa Chlebana, Melanie Cooper. Catherine Hart. Angela Jerkatis, Shan­ non .McClelland. Shannon McMurray. Brian Newhouse. Mark Pullen. Timothy Rybiski. Byran Thompson Honor Roll 3.5 and Above - William Baldry. Robin Basarabski. Richard Baughn. Charles Brown. Sarah Count. David DeHaan. Becky Fitch. DuMin Hang. Corey Har rison, Amanda Henley. Rachel Hillman Jodie Homing. Ryan Kiel. Melinda Lake. Melanie Mayet. Katrina McWhmney. Tracic Middleton. Edward Moeller. James Norman. .Sara Postcma. Mandee Rick. Jill Townsend. Sonja Webb. Kimbcrlcc Wohlford Honorable Mention 3.0 to 3.49 - Theresa Baerman. Amy Baragar. Monique Barber. Jessica Bennett. Sara Brum. Jason DeVries. Laura Donker. Brian Drummond. Anthony Dubois. Becky Flier­ man. Leigh Flynn. Christian Foster. Billie Sue Frisbie, Angela Guetierrez. William Gutschkc Mandy Hardy. Cory Heald. Martijn Helmets, Emily Hen­ ning. Matthew Hopkins. Amy Madden. Timothy McCulligh. Mark McNutt. Benjamin Meehan. Robert Middleton Jr . Jared Miller. C hristian Mols. Michelle Nelson. Seth Nelson. Teracia Potts Ryan Recker. Kristine Roehl, Jeffrey Roodvoets. Owen Sabin. Kelly Schondelmayer, Trisha Shook. Angela Smith, Darla Stewart, Mindy Truer. Ryan Walker, Sara Walker. Lind­ sey Webster. Jennifer Wiesenhofer. Jason Wilkins, Shelly Wolverton. Brent Wustman. 11th Grade A/A- - Sarah Beute, Meagan Middleton, Amy Missad, Joshua Parker. Carla Ploeg, Jaime Strater, Sarah Turner. Kendra Weatherhead. Michell Wellman. Honor Roll - Katie Berg. Jeffery Demaagd. Jamie Holes. Carrita Ingersoll. Jen­ nifer Lewis, Steven Malison. Heather Miller. Michele Nicholas. Mark Overbeek. Jessica Pratt. James Ramey. Deanna Reed. Robert Seger. Brooke Van Elst. Kathryn Zoerner Honorable Mention - Can­ dy Carter, Jason Clark, James Cole. Katie Curtis. Duane David. Corinne Drake. Jacob Dussia. Chadwick Featherly. Cynthia Fox. Britt Haraburda. Shelly Harris. Glen Hess. Richard Hiler. Charts ne J a nose. Jarah Jarman. Philip Johnson Timothy Keizer. Suzanne Landman. Bridget Loftus. Michael Nelson. Amanda Osborne. Stephanie Penn­ ington. Jennifer Reid. Timothy Rothhaar. Robert Satterfield. Jay me Schut. Jason Secord. Amy Snider. Brian Thomas. Donald Toler. Jason Tutsch. Alison Werkema. Jeremiah Wert. Carrie Yoder Williamson. Benicia 10th Grade A/A- - Christopher DeBlaay. Rhonda Hesselink. Kevin Holst. Melanie Johnston. Emily Nicholson. April Scharpbom Honor Roll - Sarah AI lore. Jeremy Anderson. Justin Blake. Gina Boersma. Sarah Brady. Kan Bustraan. Wendy Dickinson. Jennifer Dykstra. Amanda Fliarman Jamie Giar. Eric Griffith. Shane 11 Haigh. Amanda HullNeeson. Bonny McMurray. Laura Nelson. Sonya Recollet. Brett Suwyn. Kiley Thaler. Jennifer Wiennga. Ryan Winchel. Sarah Wisniewski. Gina Yoder Honorable Mentio - Casey Bell. Rachel Brock. Nathan Bundy. Lisa Cash. Jason Clin­ ton. Jessica Coe. Carol Dom­ inguez. Arnie Evans. Chad­ wick Foster. Angela Gildea. Dane 11 Haigh. Bethny Hardy. Vikki Jansen. Sarah Kaechele. Gary Ketchum (Zehr), Christopher Lange Matthew Liu, Malisa Merlau. Scott Meyers. Justin Middleton. Penny Minor. Carrie Mugridge. Christina Oaks. Sarah Potter. Courtney Rich. Karen Richards, Scott Scheib. Kary Schondelmayer. Jamie Smith. Tara Titus. Amanda Townsend. Wendy Wisniewski. Amy Ybema. Ryan Zawierucha 9th Grade A/A- - Michelle Butler. Courtney DeHaan. Adelaide Devine. Leah Dodd. Robert Kiel. Michelle Merlau. Kelly Nicholson. Mana Parker Honor Roll - Joel Barnhill. Martin Bender, Arnie Bergak ker. Tarah Beuschel. Brett Bremer. Curtis Brinks, Ethan Buist, Jamie Byars. Traci Campbell. Ruth Caton. Sean Crofoot, Shawn Davis. Jennifer Deschoff. Rene Ellinger. Bradley Enders, Teri Fitch. Korinne Hutchens. Christine Hypnar, Paul Jamison, Andrea Kokmeyer. Abigail Labin. Jeremiah Postma. Amber Sans. Jessica Vanaman. Dwight Wade, Chanda Wenger. Honorable Mention Cheryl Blain, Brian Brewer, Chad Brewer. Rachel De V ormer. Lisa DeVries, Mandi DeWitt. Tracy Funnell. Jason Gearhart. Timothy Hannan. Bruce Higgins. Cyn­ thia Hiler. Jill Kelley. Daniel Kenyon. Angela Keysor. Benjamen Knauss. Angela Kuhtic Melissa Landman. Tiffiny Middleton. Michael Mrozinski. Jared Novak. Megan Oliver. Thaddeus Otto. Robert Peters. Katie Polhemus. Stephanie Porter. Ted Reid. James Robertson. Krista Schavey. Dionna Sherman Samantha Sherman. Rebec­ ca Singleton. Adam Smith. Alison Space. Brian Syswerda. Jeffery VanHouten. Raechelle Walker. Joshua Welton. Amy W iennga. Ben­ jamin W iese. Kelly W illiams If you are receiving a better rate, let us know!! We are waiving all FDIC insurance costs on all accounts!! All your accounts are covered with FDIC insurance at no cost to you!!! Does your bank??? 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Last year, however, the numbers just became too great, and parking too big a problem. "Guests had to park on the playground or along the street and then walk quite a ways to the school," said Phillips. "This year, we are trying to cont to next page Victor Sisung, 6, enjoys refreshments with his ’loved ones,’ Grandma Bea Boorsma, left, and mom Barb Sisung. Victor made the placemats for his Loved Ones’ Day guests, and he also helped his class moke Valentine cookies for the special day. WE NEED LISTINGS LIST WITH US, IF YOU’RE HOME DOESN’T SELL, WE CAN BUY IT. F1M1. CALEDONIA AREA ■ NEW LISTING Sharp 5 yr. old w/o ranch on 5 acres. Vaulted ceiling. 3 BR, 1 '/> bath & MFU 2'/» car garage, shed, pole barn 8 barn set for horses. Call Koren. 795 9331. L2M8. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS HATHAWAY LAKE frontage Sharp, 3 BR ranch on 2.34 acres. 209' frontage on a private lake. Well main­ tained. Den in basement, 3 yrs old. $60s. Coll Liz. 795 9849 V SEIMD THE IRS LESS GET AM IRA F2M2. 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Ml I February 16. 1993 I Paae 7 SB 13 I ■ Middleville Athletes’ Hall of Fame in the making bv Margaret Fowler Staff Water The names and faces ol athletes who made their marks in Thomapplc Kellogg High School sports through the years will soon have a place in showcases in the high school Brothers Ray and Jerry Page made a formal presents tion at last week's school board meeting, explaining their gift to the district, two showcases that will be mounted in the hall by the gymnasium and cafeteria in the high school. The school board voted unanimously to accept the of­ fer. The Pages have been working on these showcases for “well over a year,” and felt that they should get the blessing of the board before finalizing their plans Jerry Hoge (left) and Ray Page described the TK Athlete Hall of Fame displays that they hove been working on to the school board for acceptance. The cost put­ ting in two display coses at the high school will be their gift to the district. The larger of the two display cases will have pic­ tures of TK all-state athletes and all-state academic athletes from as far back as 1952. The other case will have all of the names listed of TK athletes who were all­ conference or all-county. Both male and female athletes will be included in these displays Because of Ray and Jerry 's connection with the TK schools — both had coached and served as athletic director — they felt these displays honoring the athletic greats at TK was something they wanted to do. All of the cost and time in­ volved in putting together the showcases is being donated by the Pages SUMMARY OF MINUTES VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Februory 8. 1993 The regular meeting ol the Caledonia Village Council wo» colled to order by the President with all member* except Berenc »i prevent Several guest* were also pre»enf Minute* and financial state ment were approved o* printed Bills were allowed for payment. Reports from WW Engineer ing, B & B. and IMS were heard. James Ferro from the Grand Valley Metro Council explained the Metropolitan Development Blueprint for better coordination dinance adopted. Motion by Lee tka. seconded by Erskine to give Tentative Approval of the Preliminary Plat Plan of Glen Valley Business Center. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by Kegerreis to give Tentative Ap­ seconded by Kidder Ayes. all. Ordinance adopted. Rodgers reported on his schooling, the installation of 'No Parking” signs on Duncan Lake Road. "Odd Even Parking" notices and activity at the sewer treatment plant. Lectka reported on the meeting with Michigan Rural Water Association. They will be meeting again soon. He also reported that "Speed Limit: signs have been placed or replaced according to the Traffic Survey report done by MDOT and that more study will be done on this project. An Ordinance authorizing manner and method of compen sation to Village President and Trustees was presented by Soules and seconded by Leckta. Ayes all. Ordinance adopted. Contract for Reh men Robson for auditor for 1993-94 was ap­ proved. Bill and Shirley Hyatt were appointed cochairpersons for the Auto Club Show in August. Barb Scott will choir the Village Garage Sale Other items discussed were: updating schedule for sewer use charges Christmas decorations, 4th of July. Cable meeting is Save on Your Auto and Homeowners Insurance With CITIZENS BEST. ------------------- If you belong to a qualified I retirement association, you I may be eligible for special I group discounts on your auto -—■rj” I I I | I B ‘ ““ c / and homeowners insurance with CITIZENS BEST from Citizens Insurance Company. CITIZENS BEST is a special group insurance program for mature adults. Ernie and Lulu Harwell are among 275,000 policyholders who are saving with CITIZENS BEST canus,txlayto**you — qualify for these savings. J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency TORNADO REX GAME . 3 FLANNEL SHIRTS s15” Off NOW — Feb 20 Yarn. Craft & Variety Caledonia Village Centre Terrence J. 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Assignment accepted! ...in Cider Mill Village CaH: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Ginnie Thompson SILK FLOWERS have several children in dif­ ferent grades at the school. “This way the families or friends can hear the whole program in each class, ansi then share time with that child without having to rush off to another classroom.” he said “It’s a more relaxing, fun day for all of us.” 1 classrooms. Meeting was ad­ journed at 9 35 Jocquelme Cherry (459) Village Clerk "Our Plalk-k 15 Senter" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Our biggest concern is you. solve the problem by giving each grade its own Loved Ones' Day The kindergarten students are having the first one. and I've already heard many positive comments, especially about the parking.' Phillips said giving each grade its own day to entertain also helps parents who might 4J 1 proval of the Preliminary Plat Plan of Glen Volley Estates Cor ried. An Ordinance to amend Section 12 2 of Chapter XII of the Zoning Ordinance to enlarge uses m PUD to include such per­ mitted uses in C 1 and C 2 as ap proved by the Planning Commis­ sion and the Village Council was INVITATION, cont. from thefront page . between local governments An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance so a* to rezone certain land* from Agricultural to Planned Unit Development in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Glen Volley PUD wo* presented by Soule*, seconded “This is another way to honor people in the communi­ ty. explained Jerry. “Quite a few people come back to the community, either to visit or to move here. The kids in school now can look back and see their grandfather’s or father's name or picture. “This will give people a sense of belonging and pride in their community and school." When the cases are com­ pleted. this spring, they hope, a dedication ceremony will be held. In the design of the displays. Ray and Jerry have left room for future TK athletes to be included. They said they have done their best to see that all of the athletes who should be honored are listed. But if so­ meone has been missed, con tact either Jerry or Ray Page or the high school. As port of the Loved Ones Day program, the children displayed their newly-learned skills on the computer. Here, Emily Justin shows her mom, Lori how her favorite software works. 891-1106 Call Sandra at 795-7900 850 PINE CREEK in Cider Mill Village, Middleville T Wm Helfer an, C P M . Properly Mgrnt Inc Cider Mill Village Office 795 6tXM> Land/Home Packages Available to Qualified Buyers �Pet of the Week ‘Honest Abe’ visits Kettle Lake Students at Kettle Lake Elementary learned first-hand' about the life and times of Abraham Lincoln when the school's principal, Jeff Wormon, portrayed the 16th President on his 184th birthday Friday. Mr. Lincoln' is shown here with some of Mrs. McGonigle's third-graders, who enjoyed posing with their historic guest after their discussion with him. Cindy Just Turned 16. Her Parents Want The Next 16 To Be As Sweet. So they took the time to talk with Cindy about drugs. They realize that in today s world she has probably already been approached by someone attempting to lure her to start using uppers or maybe something even more dangerous. They told Cindy what drugs can do and how they can affect her future chances of having a productive life. Now she can make the right decision if she’s ever confronted with it. So why wait until tomorrow to talk to your children. Tklk with them today. The,Sun and News Your Hometown Newspooer Serving Middleville and CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. "Brandie." o 1% -year-old female red Shepherd mix would like to add a little spice to someone's life. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter The shelter still needs kitty litter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens may be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information call 948 4885. West Elementary class enjoys Chinese New Year Third grade students of Suzanne Dood at West Elementary in Middleville celebrated the Chinese New Year in style. In addition to having a feast of chicken chow mein and rice that many chose to eot with chopsticks, the kids all mode sec­ tions of a dragon that they displayed to the rest of the school along with a sign saying "Gung-Hey-Fat-Choythat means Happy New Year in Chinese. Food and Nutrition Conference People who attend the food and nutrition conference March 5 at Michigan State University will hear about guidelines for improved prenatal to adult nutrition. “A Pyramid of Oppor­ tunities ” will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the MSU Kellogg Center Big Ten rooms A. B, and C. Experts from MSU, health care agencies and private businesses will be among the speakers. The keynote speaker will be Mary Abbott Hess. of Hess and Hunt, Inc.. Winnetka. 111. She will talk about culinary skills and using the food pyramid. The morning program will have concurrent sessions on prenatal nutrition, youth and sports nutrition, media rela lions and nutrition, and car­ diovascular health for children and adults. Dennis Gordon. University of Missouri professor of food science and nutrition, will be the luncheon speaker. He will discuss the effects of bulking agents and fat substitutes in diets The afternoon concurrent sessions will focus on food safety issues and children, the food pyramid and school food services, calorie reduction and fat replacements, and us­ ing the media to reach con­ sumers with information about nutrition. Program registration is $25, which covers the cost of the noon meal and educational materials. The registration deadline is Feb. 26. Make checks payable to MSU and mail to FimxI Industry In­ stitute, 51 Kellogg Center. MSU. East Lansing. Ml 48824. 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Ml / February 16. 1993 Lumber official ends misconceptions about logging by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Old fashioned logging myths have hung on to the shirt tails of modem forestry management of this nation's only “renewable resource “ Lumber companies such as the Grand Rapids-based Buskirk Lumber Division of VanKeulen & Winchester Lumber Co., which has own­ ed and operated a band saw mill in Freeport for the past 22 years, would like to erase misconceptions of this in­ dustry that have hung on for so long, said Clarence “Scot­ ty" Scott, purchasing agent and general mill manager for the company Because of very visible negative publicity about the lumber industry, led by many multimillion dollar en­ vironmental groups. Scott said he wants to educate the public about the use of the on­ ly renewable resource, the nation’s forests He emphasizes that lumber companies and loggers are very actively interested in maintaining and upgrading the forests “Our intent has never been to destroy this resource that we have. ” Scott said "Peo­ ple need to realize that our goal is to provide sustained yield of the trees * ith multiple uses of the land According to the Michigan Forestry Information Alliance. Michigan’s forests have been inventoried four times and the fifth is due to be completed this year From 1966 to 1980. there was a 27 percent increase in the volume of trees. And preliminary figures from this year’s inven­ tory show similar increases. "We are only harvesting about half of the amount that we grow.” explained Scott. "We view the forests as a crop to be harvested just like a fanner harvesting com or wheat “We’re interested in con­ servation of our forests for many of the same reasons most people are. When this harvesting is done properly, it allows for natural seeding from the mature trees “We also plant more trees each year than what is harvested." Scott continued Jimmy Verus. who runs the debarker, takes a few minutes from his post sweep up some of the bark chips from the logs that hove been run through the machine. “By cutting mature trees in a stand of timber, it gives the smaller trees more light, water and nutrients for more rapid growth. " This is what Scott terms as Head sawyer Bud LaJoye operates the main saw trom his small, enclosed perch above the saw band. A computerized screen gives him a full view of the log he's cutting. As the rough-edged boards come down the line, Don Cox feeds them into the edger to trim off the ragged edges. I Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S ■ Affordable Family Dentistry Care ® 9505 Cherry Valley (M-37) Suite B — in Caledonia I 891-1240Appointment hours available Mon.-Sat. Please call for your appointment. We welcome new patients. proper management of this natural, renewable resource. Besides providing more than 63.000 jobs in the forest products industry statewide, trees also provide many items that are used daily by most people. “Most people don't realize how mans products they use every day that come from wood." Scott said “There are over 5.000 items that de­ pend on by-products from wood and that list would not exhaust possible products pro­ duced from the forest.” Managing portions of Michigan's forests, educating the public, and cutting the trees that have been harvested into usable lumber is what the lumber company does, ex­ plains Scott. TRESS NO Saturday, Feb. 20th 3 to 5 P.M. Tress is retiring after more than 20 years of service. Clients and Friends are welcome' Village Stylists 134 East Mam Caledonia • 891-1591 vary Deible sorts the boards as they come off of the green chain. They are all the same kind of wood but must be sorted by size and quality. Choosing timber to be cut take trained people "When we have the opportunity to manage a stand of timber, it will be harvested about every 15 years. " Scott said “We don't like to go into an area and lake down all of the trees. But. if the owner of the land (such as a developer or builder) wants that done, we have to do it.’' he said "We really prefer to manage the land and be selec live about what trees are cut ." Once the timber is harvested, the trees are cut in­ to various lengths of logs and taken to the sawmill. Saw mill cornerstone in­ dustry in Freeport coot to next pege —r2l^ 1.800438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE CALEDONIA Walkout building site. Over two acres. Priced below market for easy sale. Coll Tim C-21 Property Centre 891-9201. CALEDONIA • 10 acres in a subdivision near village & schools. What a location! Coll Thelmo 891-8078 or Century 21 Property Centre 8919201. Judy VanderMeer Beth Nausadis Tim Wilkinson Patrick Hammond John Bauw Ken VanderMeer JoLynn Jacobs John Harvey Thelma Danigelis Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours Monday Friday 9 6. Soturdoy 9 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 16, 1993 / Page 11 MISCONCEPTIONS, from page 8 Nestled in the northeast cor­ ner of the village of Freeport is the band saw mill operation of the Buskirk Division This mill has been in opera­ tion for about 26 years and has been part of the Buskirk operation since 1971. The mill employs about 30 people regularly and others connected with the industry, such as loggers and forestry managers, provide commerce for the village and surroun­ ding areas “This mill is very efficient And none of the wood goes to waste." Scott explained “Byproducts from the sawing of the logs include bark that can be used as landscaping material, sawdust used as fuel or bedding, and chips go to the papermill for processing.” In the case of the Freeport saw mill, the sawdust is recycled right in the mill as fuel for the steam driven equipment that is used In fact, the lumber company has just recently invested $50.0(X) to renovate and up­ date the steam boiler at the mill For all outward ap pearances, it doesn’t look like a lot is going on at the mill The fenced area of the mill holds a large supply of logs to be cut into boards The only clue to the amount of activity on the inside is the steam given off from the operation of the machinery inside Closer investigation shows that logs are sorted by type of wood and quality Not all of logs will be cut into boards Some of the higher quality ones will be sold to companies that make veneer, slender sheets of wood that are used to finish fine furniture or cupboards According to Scott, the other logs are cut into boards. “We try to get the max imum amount of board feet that is the best quality possible.” Though machines do much of the actual cutting and lif­ ting. the skills of the workers make a big difference in this process, said Scott. “Most of the jobs in the mill require skilled tradesmen who know about the quality of wood and how to cut it.” he added The first step in the process of cutting the boards is to debark the logs. They are put through a machine that Whitneyville Old Time Methodist to hear report on Somalia Sunday J Ad Graphics News Service Tedd Bryson, vice president of development for Interna tional Aid of Spring 1-akc. will speak at 6 p m. this Sun­ day. Feb 21. at the Whitneyville Old Time Methodist Church. 5590 Whimcwiiic Ave Bryson is part of a team that has just returned from Somalia, and he will report on efforts to establish medical facilities and distribute food in Condo Owners: Do You Have Too Much, Too Little Insurance? It's possible! With your association and personal policies, you could now be overinsured for the contents of • your j home > but a for other important catpet, your W' home is properly insured, see your Auto-Owners agent today. WB Insurance JEFFREY M. DeVRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 East Mam Street Caledonia M! 49316 PHONE: (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 duto-Ownrri Insurance 7a< Ab Love Light to perform at Leighton U.M. Love Light, a youth group comprised of ninth through twelfth graders from five area high schools, will perform at Leighton United Methodist Church on Feb. 21. at 6:30 p.m. The group, under the direc­ tion of Coleen Hill, consists of 32 young people who will witness with song and testimonies. Some of their music will be “Before the Rocks Cry Out." “Lord of All.” and "God Cried.” Everyone is welcome to at­ tend. Leighton United Methodist Church is located on the comer of 2nd and 142nd streets in Allegan County. Freestyle Wrestling Clinic DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. LW Ituw the war-tom African nation. The church expects Bryson to bring slides to accompany his talk, and predicts it will be an interesting and informative presentation The public is invited to attend Anyone with questions about the program should con­ tact the church at 868-200). Buwwm ha/dt The Middleville Wrestling Club will sponsor a Free Wrestling Clinic tonight and on Thursday. Feb. 18. The clinic is for anyone first thru sixth grade and interested in finding out more about Freestyle Wrestling The clinic w ill be held at the McFall Gym m the Middle School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m The Middleville Wrestling Club will be holding sign-up and practice on Tuesday . Feb 23 and Thursday. Feb 25 at 6.30 to 7:30 p m m the McFall Gym Middle School Please bring proof of bir­ thdate to sign up The cost is $20 for the first wrestler and $15 for each additional family member The Buskirk Lumber Division sawmill located in Freeport looks serene in the quiet setting with sorted removes most of the bark before being fed onto a holding area for initial cutting done by the head sawyer. The sawyer sits in a small booth above the saw bands. A computerized screen display the log he is cutting so that he can determine what is best. The log itself is what moves, back and forth on a steam-powered shotgun, fed carnage. As the sawyer cuts, he flips the log into varying positions for maximum cutting These boards move down the line on a conveyor where they will be edged or be cut down further Each person who handles the boards needs to be skilled in this trade in order to quickly make the decision as to if a board needs to be cut down further or be sent out as is. As the boards exit the building, they are sorted by grade and length. They already have been sorted by variety of wood. "We have found that the most efficient way of dealing with all of the different kinds of wood that we cut. usually just one type of wood is run through the mill at a time.” Scott explained. As a process of this, the boards are separated and piled logs waiting to be sown. The tell-tale column of steam indicates that it's busy inside the mill. neatly onto pallets to be transported to Grand Rapids for drying and distribution to customers. The rough tog that entered the mill at the beginning has now been transformed into usable wood products. Unfortunately, logging and timber harvesting has gained a negative view from much of society, particularly from enviromentalists. Scott said. "I feel that we really do need to educate the public about this industry." he ex­ plained. ’’Everybody in the United States uses wood pro­ ducts. In fact, the average American uses 663 pounds of paper a year." To help make more people aware of how this renewable resource can continue to pro­ vide for the needs of people. Scott has put together a short videotape that shows the pro­ cess of managing the forests and processing the trees that are harvested He also has a lot of informa tion about timber management and togging in general Scott is encouraging any in dividual or groups, such as students, who want to find out more, to contact him at the saw mill in Freeport al 765-5103 or in Grand Rapids at 532-3678 �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 16. 1993 Rev. VanOyen settling into Caledonia as new pastor by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Despite a change in con­ gregations, the move from a Cutlerville to Caledonia ministry has been a com­ paratively easy one for the Rev. Jerry Van Oyen and his ^wife, Ellen * The Rev Van Oyen has pu^Qd in Cutlerville since ' 1973 first at the Covenant JSpstian Reformed Church m then at the newly-formed Pinegate Christian Reformed Church. But previously, the VanOyens did not live such a settled life. A native of Lansing. Ill . VanOyen attended Lansing Christian School and Uliana Christian High School before moving north to Grand Rapids to attend Calvin College and Calvin Seminary While at Calvin, he met his wife. Ellen, who grew up in Grandville and Jenison Their first church was in Hills. Minn . located in “the flattest countryside you’ll ever see." according to a smiling Ellen VanOyen Since then they have served in Pella. Iowa; Grand Rapids; San Jose. Costa Rica; Mexico City, and McAllen. Texas, before moving back to West Michigan. “We did all that moving around in four years and we traveled with four children and a dog.' grinned VanOyen Now. their four children are grown and married and live with their families nearby; two in Cutlerville, one in Dut ton and one in Kelloggsville. Four granddaughters and four grandsons keep the family 's weekly get-togethers lively, and the proud grand­ parents are looking forward to two more grandchildren “on the way " “But this move has been so nice." said Ellen VanOyen. “Not only do we love it here, but we didn’t have to move away from our family and our friends, and we didn't have to change doctors and dentists and find the way to new stores " VanOyen started the new year with Caledonia, beginn­ ing his ministrv there on Jan. 10 "We're just in the learning and getting acquainted' stage of this church, so I'm not real­ ly ready to talk about things I 'd like to add or do different­ ly." he said “Of course. I want to help strengthen our families in the Word of the Lord, and I do know I also want to share our ministry with our community . I want the community to feel at home here " VanOyen said he would like to continue the strong Chris­ tian education youth program at the church, and he and his wife both expressed their delight with the choir and w ith the musical programs spon­ sored by the church “On the horizon. I do see us developing a small-group Bible study program, in addi­ tion to our regular Bible study group. " he said “These small groups would meet in homes, and hopefully would encourage our friends and neighbors to take part. Sometimes the warmth and in- RABIES Vaccinate Your Pets SPECIAL FEES THROUGH FEB. 28,1993 ONLY 3 Year Vaccine S13°° 1 Year Vaccine S1100 The Rev. Jerry Von Oyen and his wife Ellen bring to Caledonia Christian Reformed Church a background of ministry in the Midwest and in Latin America. formality of meeting in a friend’s home will draw out those who don’t feel comfor­ table in a large group. " VanOyen said the church will offer again this year the divorce recovery series. The “Miracle Mondays” program for children also will be of­ fered again this summer to complement the Bible clubs that meet during the school year. Beyond the hours spent in church-related activities, the VanOyens have several in­ terests. They enjoy traveling Stacia Kooiman is Tech Center Student of the Month for Jan. Stacia Kooiman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kooiman of Middleville, w’hs selected as “Student of the Month" for January at the Kent Career/Technical Center. Stacia is a junior at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School and is studying to be a nurse assistant at 'he center. hours Tuesday and Thursday Available Call Anytime for Appointment 795-2300 681-2388 133 East Main St Caledonia Michigan Mon Fri. 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 12 MOMgPOP'S NEW and USED APPLIANCES ARK VETERINARY SERVICES 792-9500 DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 891-9224 (evening Dorr Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Contact Lenses • Sport & Safety Frames (If done with vaccines) Middleville This honor qualifies Stacia for consideration for the KC/TC “Student of the Year,” which will be deter­ mined at a later date tremely expensive, he even used to build them for mis sionaries* use. The VanOyens said they look forward to being a pari ot the growth in the Caledonia area and to helping Caledonia Christian Reformed remain a vital part of the rapidly expan ding community Van Oyen said he hopes to see another 100 families join the present congregation of about 150 families. "We try to be aware that there are many families mov ing into the community right now. We want to be a welcome center for them,” he said. Caledonia Christian Reformed Church is located at the intersection of M-37 and 100th Street. Anyone with questions about the church or any of its programs is welcome to call the office bet ween 9 a m and 3 p m Tuesdays through Fridays at 891-1512 • Family Visum Care Heartworm Test — Save s5.00 Gun Lake in their motor home, and they share a love of crafts. Ellen creates floppy-eared bunnies, pillowcase dolls, wood Santas and Noah’s arks, all of which she exhibits and sells at craft shows. Her husband also enjoys creating things from wood, in eluding delicate birds and toys for his grandchildren. VanOyen said he loves to work with computers and has been very active teaching staff members of churches how to use them in their offices. When computers were still ex 117 W. Main St, Downtown Middleville (1 block East of M-37 Basida Faro s Pizza) Mulliken OPEN: Monday 1-8; Tuesday-Thursday Friday 11-6; Wednesday 11-8; Saturday 9-3 517-649-2323 Stocia Kooiman 795-8950 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 16. 1993 I Page 13 TK Board presents honors to teacher and mechanic by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer K teacher and a mechanic in the Thornapple Kellogg School District received awards and were honored at the school board meeting last week Monday Third-grade teacher Celeste Wolverton received the Chair­ man's Award from the Barry County United Way for outstanding contributions to the community She was active in helping increase United Way giving by TK employees by 48 per cent this year Wolverton was one of 12 people to receive this honor TK employees as a whole received the Bronze Award from the Barry County United Way because employees of the district have exceeded average giving of $25. Matt Funk, a mechanic for TK. was presented with a B Team Sportsman Award. Funk coached a TK Class C basketball team They participated in a Class B tournament that was spon­ sored by Maple Valley schools. His honor was m apprccia tion for his help and participation The school board also ap proved a slightly amended version of the district's Blood bom Pathogens Policy and Exposure Control Plan All school personnel spent a portion of an in service day becoming acquainted with the policy and procedures School districts had to adopt a policy dealing with blood­ borne pathogens, particularly HIV and hepatitis B. because it is required by the government. TK Business Manager Alice Jaansma. found a way to save the district some expense on kits that will be put in every elementary room and other areas where someone might come in contact with either blood or other body fluids Prepackaged kits would have cost the district $44 per kit from a chemical lab com­ pany that works with hospitals. Jaansma found that the necessary items could be pur­ chased and put together for about a third of the cost Items in the kit include a bucket, disposable gloves, a plastic garbage bad. Chlorasorb (chlorinated distinfectant). another disinfectant that has been pro­ ven to kill tuberculosis germs and possibly HIV and Hepatitis 2. and a rinse for hands to be used until the hands can be washed. “As supplies get used, we will replace them.” she explained “The object is to have the necessary items right there if they are needed ” The school board also ap­ proved the formation of an ad hoc committee to check into renovation and replacement of playground equipment at the three elementary schools. The group will get estimates and determining ways to finance the project West Elementary Principal Sharon Kalee. who will be working on the committee, said the group may decide to have a short-term fund-raiser to get the funds needed. This committees actions will relieve the newly formed facilities review committee of that portion of investigation. Concern over the levels of carbon dioxide in the air at the TK Middle School has resulted in the board approv­ ing the cost of an indoor air quality assessment The layout of the building may not allow for enough cir­ culation of air. The assessment will be done by Geo Environmental Inc at an estimated cost of $2,800. It will not include a dust analysis. Grievances at the board level may now be given to the superintendant's secretary as approved by the school board. Because of timeliness, the secretary will be the officially designated recipient of all greivances made by the Thor­ TK teocher Celeste Wolverton (for right) received the Barry County United Way Chairman's Award. School Board President Jan Siebesma mode the presentation at last week's board meeting. Board member Dan Parker (left) and Superinten­ dent Steve Garrett applaud for Wolverton and her efforts to increase United Way giving within the district. napple Kellogg Education Association. TK NonInstructional Association, Ad­ ministrator Association and TK Bus Driver Association. This will allow for the most efficient way to deal with the grievances since the secretary can be reached any time dur­ ing business hours. Problems have arisen in the past when grievances were sent to a school board member s home and left to sit if that board member is gone for more than a short time Mindy Truer picked Rotary Nominee Senior Mindy Truer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Truer of Hastings, was selected as the “Rotary Nominee of the Month” for January at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Mindy has displayed ac­ complishments that include a 3.75 overall grade point average in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, as class president, in National Honor Society, jazz band, softball, basketball. Special Olympics, church youth group. Youth Congress, Stu­ dent Witness Action Team, as Love-Light Bible study teacher, and as a campstorv and West Elementary School volunteer Future plans include a premed degree at Kalamazoo College land Mindy Truer TK Superintendent Steve Garrett (left) con­ gratulates Matt Funk for his honor of being given the B-Team Sportsman Award. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 Make Life Less Taxing Worried about getting your taxes done right? Relax. We can help you save time. And save money. 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Putting together a televi­ sion news program, learning both the writing and the technical aspects erf commu­ nications. These are just a few of the activities Caledonia High School students will be pur­ suing during the March 1-4 Interim period between the second and third trimesters of the school year The four-day program was initiated last year, when the school switched from the traditional semester calendar to a trimester program. Interim classes rrwr in such Interim students con get o chonce to experience possible coreer fields, like teoching. Jenny Neil work­ ed with Coledonio Elementary students during last year's interim. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available non-classroom" locations as the Leelanau Peninsula. Grand Rapids historic sites. Grand Rapids court rooms, the Yankee Springs Recreation area and Chicago. Other students spent the period in a creative writing group, while others were busy doing volunteer work and still others spent the time learning teaching fundamen­ tals in the district's elemen­ tary schools. While there were glitches and unexpected problems, the interim class idea drew high marks from the students, who asked that it be repeated. According to CHS teacher Cindy Marble, who helped coordinate the interim pro­ gram both last year and this year, the goal is for the stu­ dents to get to spend at least four days of the school year learning about something they find interesting, but which is not included in the school curriculum. "The interim idea also helps us expand the concept of student as worker,' and continue to convey to stu­ dents the idea that learning goes <Mi everywhere, not just in the classroom." Marble said. "Some neat things grew out of last year's interim,'* she said, pointing out that two of last year s interim offerings became elective classes this year: creative writing and the volunteer program called "Visions and Volunteers.’’ Interim also allows the staff to pilot some ideas for interdisciplinary classes. Marble said. By popular request, a num­ ber of last year's interim classes are being offered again. These include the science/history program at Leelanau, the Chicago sci­ ence class, the sports tr ming class with professional train­ ers. jury duty, skiing, an out­ door survivial skills class, and an introduction to teach­ ing. Members of the Coledonio Sportsmen's Club offer their expertise to CHS students participating in last year's interim class in outdoor survival skills. New opportunities include the trips to Mexico and Toronto, the TV technology class, and a chance to work for Habitat for Humanity. "We were pleasantly sur­ prised that 40 students signed up for the Habitat for Humanity project," Marble said. "We have four groups of 10 which will work both lo­ cally and up nonh on Habitat projects." She said that 15 students have chosen the option of doing an independent study during the four days, under the "quality control" of teachers and staff not travel­ ing out of town. These students had to write a proposal for their indepen­ dent study, and they will be pursuing activities as diverse as job-shadowing a veterinarian to producing a film. Marble believes this year's program shows the improve­ ment that experience brings. "I believe the quality of the programs has improved be­ cause the teachers this year had a better understanding of what to expect," she said. "This year, they could get an earlier start in their plan­ ning, and even do some fundraising with their group if they needed to." She said that the trips to Mexico and Toronto, few in­ stance. have been in the plan­ ning stages since fall. "They got organized in September. The kids were signed up, they planned their fund-raisers and now they're ready to roll," she said. The trip to Mexico is esti­ mated to cost each student $900 (not counting personal expenses) and the Toronto visit about $200. A trip to Kentucky and the Mammoth Cave runs about $150. as does the aviation introductory class. While some offerings, like the drawing class, don't cost a student anything, others range from under $20 (outdoor survival skills. "Axis and Allies," television technology) to just under $100 (the science-history trip to the Leelanau Peninsula). Marble said one of the par­ ents' biggest concerns last year was that the classes would not be "educational." "We try to address that concern by requiring the staff members to write up propos­ als for their interim classes. These proposals include the expected educational out­ comes for each class," she explained. The lifeguard training class, for instance, leads the students to their Water Safety Instructor certification so that they are eligible to work as lifeguards at pools and beaches. In the aviation class, the students learn from certified personnel at the Lowell air­ port and actually get to log two hours of flight time. Good Worker. Able To Start Immediately. POLARIS Believe It Marble said that included with each interim proposal must be a means of evaluat­ ing each student in that class. Students who successfully meet the class standards do not get a letter grade, but they do get an intenm credit for that class noted on their transcripts. "We also have much more parent involvement this year Parents are chaperoning trips, driving vans and so forth That way they see for them­ selves what is going on, and they can participate, too." Students are given a chance to evaluate the class. Marble said, noting that last year's evaluations played a big pari in planning for this year. She said that the CHS teachers noted the students' criticisms of last year’s pro­ gram. "Students said in last year's evaluations that they didn’t cont to next page Cl I \x Ol I YOl R BAMMENT and your attic. Tum extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscclla ncous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. BINGO American Legion Post <305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. The Polaris Trail Boss 250 can give you all the help you're looking for. It’s got electric start A feists 244cc engine «ith no-shift Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT). And the reliability Polaris is known for. So, rest assured, the Trail Boss won’t knock off work until \ou do. A reminder. ATVs can be hazardous to operate Never carry passengers. Be especially careful on difficult terrain. Never ride on paved or public roads. Always wear a helmet and protective clothing. Polaris ATVs may not be ridden by anyone under 18, and all riders should take a training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call 1-800-POLARIS. — Coming Soon — Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 O 852-9377 ■— C !992 Potirn Induttnr* L P �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 16, 1993 I Page 15 CHS INTERIM IS BACK , continuedfrom the previous page want to sit and listen to a lot of speakers," Marble said. "So several classes this year pretty much eliminated that concept and expanded the class to include more ac­ tivity and the chance to expe­ rience some new places in­ stead." Marble said that while transportation was still a problem in some instances, the staff knew bow to plan ahead this year and so mini­ mize that issue. "It may always be one of the most difficult things to arrange." Mo/ble added. She said that while many students get at least one of their top choices for interim, she knows some might be disappointed "We give seniors first choice, then juniors, and so on." she explained "And we did try to accom­ modate more students by creating several groups within one class, such as the four groups in the Habitat for Humanity and we expanded the skiing program. “I think most students ended up in a class they are happy with, even though it may not have been their first pick. Hopefully, by the time they re seniors, every student VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the 8th day of February. 1993. at 7.00 pm Present Erskine. Kegerreis, Kidder, Lectka, Soules, Klaver Absent: Berencsi The following ordinance was offered by Soules and supported by Kegerreis. ORDINANCE NO. 93-/Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS (Glen Valley Planned Unit Development) Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Glen Valley Planned Unit Development, comprising Glen Valley Business Center and Glen Valley Estates, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Ordinance: The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 and the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Village of Caledonia, Kent County. Michigan In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the Final Development Plan and the terms of this ordinance, this ordinance shall control Section 2. The rezoning of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Glen Valley Planned Unit Development ("the Development") is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: (1) Development Plan. The Development Plan includes the Final Site Plan of the Development dated December 14. 1992. together with other relevant materials submit ted by the Applicant in connection with the application for rezoning and the review thereof by the Planning Commission and Village Council. (2) Nature of Development. The Development is comprised of Glen Valley Business Center and Glen Valley Estates, each of which shall comply with the Michigan Subdivi­ sion Control Act and the Village of Caledonia Subdivision Control Ordinance Glen Valley Business Center shall be used only for certain commercial purposes, stated more fully below Glen Valley Estates shall be used only for single family dwellings and such ac cessory uses as are permitted under the terms of the Village Zoning Ordinance. (3) Lot Areas; Site Access; Buildings. The boundaries of the Development and all building lots therein shall be as shown in the Development Plan ("the Plan”). Access to the Development shall be from Cherry Valley Avenue as shown in the Plan. The buildings on each lot shall have the front, side and rear yards indicated in the Plan. (4) Streets and Drives. The driveway for ingress to and egress from the Development, from Cherry Valley Avenue, and other streets and drives in the Development shall be as shown in the Plan. The streets in the Development will be public streets and will be con­ structed according to the street construction standards of the Village Subdivision Con­ trol Ordinance and the Subdivision Street Standards of the Kent County Road Commis­ sion. There shall be no private driveway access to Cherry Valley Avenue As noted in the Plan, one of the public streets in the Development, in the residential portion thereof, is proposed to extend in a northwesterly direction to the west boundary of the Development, near the northwest corner thereof. It is understood that the ultimate locations of this street, as it extends from a connecting street within the Development, to the west line of the Development, may be changed, so as to exit the Development at a different location along the west line thereof. In the event of any such proposed change, the same shall first be submitted to the Planning Commission and Village Council, for their consideration and approval, in their discretion. No public hearing for such considera­ tion need be required, except in the discretion of the Planning Commission or Village Council. (5) Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply. (a) The Development will be served by public sanitary sewer system con­ nected to the existing 12-inch sanitary sewer main. The sanitary sewer system shall be constructed at the expense of the Applicant and shall comply with all re­ quirements of the Village of Caledonia. Final plans of the sewer system shall be approved by the Village's consulting engineers. (b) The Development is proposed to be served by a community water supp­ ly system, to be constructed at the expense of the Applicant, but such system shall be subject to the approval of the Village of Caledonia in the sole discretion of its Village Council, and all other required governmental approvals "Qiis ordinance does not constitute Village approval of such water supply system The final plans for the water supply system shall be submitted to the Village s consulting engineers for their review and recommendations. The water supply system shall be a private system, if approved by ail governmental authonties having jurisdiction In its discre­ tion the Village, by its Village Council, may elect, however, to assume ownership and maintenance thereof without cost to the Village, as permitted by law (c) So long as the water supply system remains a private system, the maintenance thereof and all expenses relating thereto shall be solely the respon­ sibility of the property owners in the Development, or any association of such owners No provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed either an approval or a refusal by the Village Council for the Village to undertake the ownership or opera­ tion of any such water system in the event of any failure or shortcoming thereof Any such approval or refusal shall take place by subsequent resolution of the Village Council (d) In its discretion, the Village Council may determine to arrange for the future expansion of any such water supply system, so as to serve other parts of the Village, and in that event, the Council will subsequently adopt sucn resolu­ tions and enter into such agreements as wdl accomplish such expansion. Such possible expansion of such a water system, to serve other parts of the Village, may involve additional or revised construction of facilities, at the time of the appl leant s construction of the proposed water supply system serving the Develop­ ment, and should such be the case, the Village Council shall adopt such resolu­ tions or enter into such agreements, with regard to possible future expansion, at such time as will permit the applicant to proceed on a reasonable schedule with its proposed construction, if the proposed pnvate water supply system receives the necessary governmental approvals (6) Surface Water Drainage. S jrtace water accumulated in the Development will dram to the existing north-south drain Any increased run-off of surface waters as a result of the construction and use of the Development shall be accommodated by the detention pond shown in the Ptan It is the intention of this ordinance that the detention pond as ultimately planned and constructed will be adequate for surface water run-off purposes Final plans of the surface water drainage system, including the detention pond, shall be submitted to the Village s consulting engineers tor approval in the-' professional judge ment The final plans of the system shall also be subject to approval of the Kent County will have participated in his or her first choice." CHS Principal Tonya Porter said she believes in­ terim provides a unique learning opportunity for the students "Interim is an opportunity for students to leam in a nontraditional setting in a nontraditional way. and I believe they leam a great deal," she said. DOUG’S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St.. Middleville 795-7022 • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars * • Fast Service - No Long waits WE RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller. Owner Drain Commissioner. The maintenance of and improvements in the detention pond shall be accomplished by the County Drain Commissioner, through assessment of the pro perty owners or other lawful means, or the same shall be accomplished by the owners of lands in the Development, through an association of such owners or other lawful means. Written arrangements for the continued maintenance and any necessary improvement of the detention pond and other features of the surface water drainage system shall be submitted by the Applicant for approval by the Planning Commission (7) Existing Sewer Main Easement. As shown on the Plan, there is an existing ease ment for Village sanitary sewer main, within the Development, and a public sewer mam located within the easement. The rights of the public under the terms of such easement and the continued use thereof shall always be maintained, and no provision of this or dinance shall be deemed to permit interference therewith The existing manholes that provide access to the public sewer main are now located below ground level, but the Applicant at his expense shall, during the first phase of the Development, raise up the manholes so that they are at ground level. The surface of the existing sewer main ease­ ment may be used as an unpaved path or area for pedestrian traffic (8) Landscaping. There shall be shrubbery or other landscaping planted and main tained along the west lines of the westerly lots of Glen Valley Business Center, within the boundaries of such lots, so as to serve as a landscaped screen between such lots and the adjacent residential lots and so as also to serve as a means of preventing wind blown refuse from reaching the residential lots to the west Such shrubbery and other landscaping shall comply with Section 9.5(b) of the Zoning Ordinance (9) Control of Refuse. The provisions of Section 3.23 of the Zoning Ordinance shall apply with regard to the accumulation of refuse in the Development and the proper col­ lection and removal thereof (10) Signage and Outdoor Lighting. There shall be street lighting in the Development The cost of installation and maintenance thereof shall be at the expense of the Appli cant or the lot owners or an association of such owners (11) Utilities. Natural gas service, electrical service and telephone service to each of the lots in the Development shall be by means of underground facilities (12) Restrictive Covenants. The lands in the Development and the use thereof shall be regulated by means of restrictive covenants prepared and recorded by the Applicant All of such restrictive covenants shall be submitted to the Planning Commission, for ap proval in its discretion, prior to recording. (13) Association of Owners. The restrictive covenants may provide that an assocla tion of the owners of lots in the Development may be established, and that certain conti nuing expenses of maintenance and other matters shall be the responsibility of such association. All of the restrictive covenants or other provisions pertaining to the establishing and operation of such association shall be submitted to the Planning Com mission, for approval in its discretion, prior to the recording or implementation of any such provisions. (14) Off-Street Parking. The amount and location of off-street parking in Glen Valley Business Center shall comply with the minimum off street parking requirements of Chapter XVI of the Zoning Ordinance, for each permitted commercial use in the Development (15) Other Matters. The General Notes set forth on the Final Development Plan, in­ cluding that part thereof designated as Glen Valley Business Center and that part thereof designated as Glen Valley Estates, comprise additional terms and conditions of this or­ dinance, except the General Note No. 16 is deleted, in that the subject matter thereof is covered elsewhere is this ordinance. (16) Commercial Land Uses. The lots and parcels of land comprising the Glen Valley Business Center portion of the Development may be used for the commercial uses per mitted under the terms of Section 12.2 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and may also be used for such of the permitted uses set forth in Sections 9.2 and 10.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to the C-1 Neighborhood Business District and the C-2 Highway Business District, respectively, to the extent of those uses listed in such sections which may be included in the permitted uses in the Planned Unit Development District, by subse quent lawful amendment in Chapter XII of the Village Zoning Ordinance, except that the following uses shall not be permitted: motor vehicle sales; farm machinery and farm im plement sales and repair, feed stores; general repair businesses, mobile home sales, travel trailer and camper sales; motor vehicle body shop; recreation equipment and recreational vehicle sales; storage of goods and commodities, including feed and grain, food locker, personal rental space and motor vehicle storage. Upon such amendment, those C-1 and C-2 uses that are specified as permitted uses in the PUD District may be permitted in the Development, to the extent and in accordance with the terms of any such Zoning Ordinance amendment, with the exceptions noted above in this ordinance (17) Site Plan Review. Site plan review under the terms of Chapter XIV of the Village Zoning Ordinance shall be required as to each of the lots in the Glen Valley Business Center. Section 3. The Village Council hereby determines that the Plan complies with the pro­ visions of the Village Zoning Ordinance and promotes Its intent and purposes The Village Council further finds that the Development, upon construction and use in full compliance with all of the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Village Zoning Ordinance, will be compatible with adjacent uses of lands, the natural environment and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the Development The Village Council fur­ ther determines that the Development will be consistent with the public health, safety and general welfare The conditions set forth herein with regard to the Development are determined tc be those conditions which are necessary to insure that public services and facilities affected by the Development will be capable of accommodating increased public service demands caused by the Development, to protect the natural environment and to conserve natural resources and energy, to insure compatibility with adjacent land uses and to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner Section 4. The Village may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and applicable provisions of the Village Zoning Ordinance, Building Code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the extent and in any manner provided by law Section 5. The time limitations on the construction of the Development shall be as stated in Section 12.11 of the Village Zoning Ordinance Section 8. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon publica­ tion of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation Ayes: All Nays: None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED / ’ X / /, , , State of Michigan) ) ss County of Kent ) / Village ClerkzZ (/ I V I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an ordinance adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia al a regular meeting held on the date first staled above and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 16. 1993 Senior class parents sell TK sweatshirts for graduation party Parents of the year s senior class are selling Thomapple Kellogg (Middleville) sweat shirts at all home basketball games to raise funds toward the all-night graduation party. The sweatshirts arc $20 each, and can be purchased through Doug Hart at the high school or by calling Candace Hoisted at 765-5445. They come in large and extra large adult sizes. Any senior wishing to buy his ticket for the graduation party can do so by calling Marianne Baerman at 795-7210 or Lois Barber at 795-2575. Tickets are $25. Caledonia clergy joins school personnel for their annual meeting Dala Nelson, Patti Higley and Sharri Parrott look over the "Middleville Trojan sweatshirts” available for purchase. Members of the Caledonia Ministerial Alliance meet each year with Caledonia school personnel to discuss a mutual concern, their students. This year the clergymen and educators discussed AIDS education and posssibly forming an interdenominational parent support group. Pictured are Caledonia Elementary Prin­ cipal Gordon Nickels (back row, left); CHS Principal Tonya Porter; Caledonia School Superintendent Robert Myers; CHS Counselor Mary Hill; Rev. Red' Faber, Peace Reformed; Joel Anderle, Redeemer Covenant; Rev. Bernie Mulder, Lakeside Chr. Ref.; Rev. Mark Beers, Gaines UB; Rev. Ray Townsend, Leighton Methodist; Rev. Al Tiemyer, Caledonia Chr. Ref.. Ass t CHS Principal Bob Szymoniak, CMS Principal Clark Volz. Seated are Dutton Elementary Counselor Victoria Kruggel; Rev. Joel Kruggel, Redeemer Covenant; Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock, Caledonia United Methodist; CMS Counselor Jan Nowak; Fr. James Cusack, Holy Family Church and Rev. Jerry VanOyen, Caledonia Chr. Ref. Dismissed Middleville officer Andy Frantz formally resigns post by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Caledonia Township FEBRUARY 17,1993 1. Additions, Subtractions to Agenda 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Minutes 4. Bills 5. Building Inspector Report 6. Village Sewer Expansion 7. Meeting Dates 8. Metro Development Blueprint • Larry Nix 9. Campau Lake Maintenance Agreement 10. Country View Estates • 1st Reading 11. Private Sewer Systems Resolution 12.108th St. Improvement 13.4th of July Committee 14. Cemetery Maintenance Specs 15. Street Lights 16. Seminar ■ Mark 17. Appointment for Township Future Growth Committee 18. Review • Planner 19. Hudson PUD 20. Planning Commission Report (458) The Middleville Village Council and former v illage police officer Andy Frantz have reached an agreement. resignation. “Officer Frantz has resign­ ed from the Middleville Police force.” said Police Chief Area LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg School Wednesday, Feb. 17 El./Breakfast Lunch: French toast sticks, ham, potato. H.S. & M.S. Sub sandwiches. M.S., salad bar. Thursday, Feb. 18 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, dinner roll, fresh fruit. Friday , Feb. 19 Pizza (Russo's at Page), coleslaw or sweet pototoes. pineapple tidbits. Monday, Feb. 22 Chicken dippers, tator tots, pretzel, orange, cookies, stickers/prizes H.S. Salad Bar Charter Township • NOTICE • Louis Shoemaker. “We have Frantz's alleged behavior, reached an agreement with which was called “not him and he will no longer be suitable for a police officer." working with us.” Village Manager Ev Man Frantz was dismissed last shum said there was no fall after he was charged with monetary settlement in the assault and resisting arrest at agreement the Hastings Summerfest late . In other business last week, in August. the Village Council accepted This ends the five-month and passed a resolution from period of investigation of Thornapple Township on the village's planned sewer project. The Village Planning and Zoning Commission, Mid­ Tuesday, Feb. 23 dleville Planner Mark Beef tacos with lettuce and VanderPloeg. and several cheese, refried beans, apple members of the council sauce. presented a proposal for a NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Hot dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. The Caledonia Township March Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple. Caledonia, Michigan. The Board will meet Monday March 8.1993 from 9:00 a m. to 12D0 p.m and from 12:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m : and Tuesday. March 9.1993 from 9:00 am. to 12:00 p.m. and from 12:30 p m. to 4 00 p.m. by appointment only. Written protests will be accepted and must be received in the Assessor s office by March 5, 1993. The estimated 1993 equalization factor for real property assessments in the Township of Caledonia will be as follows: 1.00 Agricultural 1.00 Residential 1 00 Commercial................................ 1.00 Developmental Industrial 1.00 It is estimated that personal property assessments in Caledonia Township will be multiplied by 1.00 to determine the 1993 State Equalized valuations Thomas G. Doane. Caledonia Township Assessor sewer service district that would extend outside of the village into the township In the future, township residents in the designated service area would have the option of hooking up to village sewer and water This potential area was determined as part of an ap plication for low-interest financing from the state As reported in last week’s Sun A News Village Council President Bill Hardy resigned from his post on the council He is moving from his cur­ rent residence in Middleville to a home in Irving Township THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Wednesday, Feb. 17 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy or french fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday, Feb. 18 Chicken patty/bun. peas or fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Feb. 19 Fr. Brd. Pizza, tossed salad or fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday, Feb. 22 Deluxe hamburger, baked beans or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 23 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Communits High Middle Schools Meal Deal Wednesday, Feb. 17 BYO Tostada, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday, Feb. 18 Chinese bar. french fries. Vita Pup. milk Friday, Feb. 19 Itza Pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Monday. Feb. 22 BYO Hot Turkey Sub. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday. Feb 23 BYO taco, french fnes. Vita Pup, milk. Board of Review The Thornapple Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan on March 2, to organize, review and make necessary adjustments to the Thornapple Township assessment roll for 1993. The Board of Review will be open to the public Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9, 1993, from 8 a m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Also, Wednesday, March 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. And, as many other days as needed. Meetings with the Board of Review is by Appointment Please Call the Township Office • (795-7202) For an Appointment Tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipliers used to attain 50% of true cash values is as follows: Multiplier Ratio Class AGRICULTURE COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER CUTOVER DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL (463) 50.27 53.48 50.00 43.06 50.83 38.54 50.00 .9946 .9349 1.0000 1.1612 .9837 1.2974 1.0000 DONALD E. BOYSEN, Supervisor �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 16. 1993 I Page 17 Caledonia gives league leader Cedar Springs a scare dlers. A Caledonia turnover fell into the lap of Hawk guard Nate Phelps, who worked the weave to perfec­ tion leading to a Cedar Springs score. After closing the gap to four, 66-62. Scheid's shot at the end was Caledonia's last attempt for victory, but as re­ lated early, it fell short. Maybe just one more shot for Scheid and the rest of his teammates, the outcome would have been different. Hod Zank finished with 11 **4*M*4**¥¥¥¥^*¥ SPORTS 4***4**4**4**4*¥ by Kurt Luttcrmover Sports Writer One, maybe just one more. One more game, one more shot and who knows, maybe even one more second. With 13 seconds remain­ ing, Caledonia guard David Scheid, who finished with seven points, went coast to coast hoping to cut Cedar Springs lead to two with a difficult left handed layup. But the shot didn't go and the Red Hawks, behind their number one player, Nick Wolfe and his 40 points, out­ lasted the Fighting Scots 6662 The Fighting Scots' Pat Slcgeman finished with 18 on the night. In the first meeting be­ tween the two teams, there was little dispute as to who was the better team. Cedar Springs won by more than 30 points the first time, so why should things be any different? But talking with Caledonia coach. I^rry Rea, before the game he and his team held a different opinion. They weren’t going to lie down for the incoming) 1-4 'Hawks. Nor did they care if the Trig, bad" Wolfe scored his usual 30 to 40 points. All they wanted was a win. "We can play with this team (the Red I lawks) and wc should have won," said an exhausted Rea."I’m very proud of this team and I couldn't ask any more than they did tonight.” What more could any fan ask for? Constant back and forth action, the underdog with the chance to win, the game even provided a heated visitor’s coach fans could razz.” Early in the first quarter, things were looking up for the Red Hawks who held a 72 lead with 3:40 left in the quarter. But then Caledonia’s Alan Abo, who scored 12 on the night, pumped in two points from the side. The crowd, the team and the coach got excited - Cedar Springs coach Jeff Walker that is. Walker and his Red Hawlj squad appeared stunned by Caledonias fast pace, even when the Scots didn't score. Whenever Wolfe netted points, which was often, the Red Hawk bench would glance away thinking things were back to normal again. But somebody forgot to tell Caledonia to give up. After falling behind by five, 11-6 near the end of the first quarter, the Fighting Scots battled back Scheid hit for two, then Dustin Ruth hauled in a long cross court pass for another quick basket. The score now read 11-10 at the end of the first quarter The Red Hawks knew, then and there, they had a ball game on their hands. Walker grew so frustrated with his team's play he started to vent his anger to­ ward the only other venue. • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on February 23, 1993 at the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, for the purpose of reviewing the proposed 1993 Budget This notice is given in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act of 1976. Everil Manshum Village Manager Dated. February 12, 1993 (464) • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council will adopt the proposed Budget at the regular meeting on February 23, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 100 E Main St., Middle­ ville, Mi. This notice is given in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act of 1976. Dated: February 12, 1993 (465) Everil Manshum Village Manager YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. BOARD OF REVIEW MEETS • Monday, March 8th 9:30-12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. • Tuesday, March 9th 9:30-12:00 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (by appointment only) • Wednesday, March 10th 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (by appointment) 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (by appointment) RATIO BASED ON 505COST VALUE points for the visiting Hawks. Dustin Ruth added 10 for the Scots. Caledonia with the loss falls to 2-14 overall. 2-10 in league. Tonight they face the Red Arrows in Lpwell. In a Tuesday game at Kenowa Hills, Caledonia was unable to overcome a 17point third quarter barrage by the home team, losing 72-67. Fighting Scots guard David Scheid led the team with 24 points. TK 7th grade defeat Byron The Thornapple-Kellogg seventh grade basketball squad defeated Byron Center. 33-19. The Trojan offense was paced by Nate Pranger s 14 points. 10 scored in the se­ cond half Corey Schut was named the team s defensive star. The team will now ad­ vance to the Ottawa-Kent Blue finals scheduled for tonight Game time at Godwin is slated for a 5:30 p.m. start VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Caledonia’s Pat Stegeman (31) battles for a PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the rebound during Friday's hard-fought contest with Caledonia Village Council will hold a PUBLIC Cedar Springs. The league-leading Red Hawks nar­ HEARING at the Caledonia Village and rowly prevailed over the Scots 66-62. Township Hall. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. utes, the key play in the con­ Michigan, on February 22, 1993 at 7:00 p.m., the referees. test occurred with both teams "1 have never seen a team, for the purpose of adopting Budgets for the deadlocked at 50. Wolfe at­ never foul in one quarter, General Fund, the Sewer Fund, the Major tempted a long three, missed, never!" screamed an animated Street Fund and the Local Street Fund for but was fouled, sending him Walker, who then asked fiscal year 1993-1994. to the line for three "free ­ "have you ref?" Jacqueline Cherry bies." Apparently the atcnnas Village Clerk Immediately after scoring were up and the referee February 9, 1993 <*»» his third free throw, the obliged assessing Caledonia’s Hawks put the press on. Schied. David Minor and trapping Caledonia's ball han­ Stegeman with quick fouls during the second quarter. "The fouls obviously lim­ ited our ability to cover VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Wolfe the way we wanted COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN to," said Rea, "but our bench At a meeting of the Village Council of the Village of came through in the second Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, held at the Township and half when we needed it." Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on Junior Brian Folkersma filled in for Sheid and played the 8th day of February, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. quality minutes as did Senior Present: Erskine, Kegerreis, Kidder, Lectka, Soules, Klaver. Kevin Keitzman, subbing in Absent: Berencsi. for Minor. The following ordinance was offered by Kegerreis and In the third quarter, rarely seconded by Kidder: did one team not answer a basket by the other. ORDINANCE NO. 93-2Z Caledonia's held its biggest AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning lead of the night at 5:30 left Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia in the third, 33-28. From THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: there, it was a race to the fin­ ish. Section 1. Section 12.2 of the Village of Caledonia Zoning In the middle of the fourth Ordinance is hereby amended by the amendment of Section quarter, at exactly four min12.2 of Chapter XII, the Planned Unit Development District, as TK 8th grade basketball defeats Byron The Thornapple-Kellogg eighth grade basketball team defeated Byron Center 48-31 to move into the finals of the O.K. Blue tournament The Trojans jumped out to a 13-4 first quarter lead and never looked back from there Chrib Mason led the team with 10 points followed by Dave Lius. nine, and Jeremy Shriver’s eight TK seventh grade lost The I hornapple Kellogg seventh grade basketball team lost m the finals io the O.K Blue Tournament to Hamilton 36-35. Luke Ueatherhead and Nate Pranger each led the team with 10 points The Tro­ ians ended the season with a record of 10 wins and two losses Hamilton ended the season undefeated and cham­ pion ,»f the O K Blue follows: “Section 12.2 Permitted Uses. Land, buildings and structures in the PUD Planned Unit Development District may be used for the following purposes only, unless otherwise provided in this Ordinance: (a) - (p) (no change] (q) Such of the permitted uses in the C-1 Neighborhood Business District as are approved by the Planning Commission and Village Council, in their reasonable discretion; such of the permitted uses in the C-2 Highway Business District as are approved by the Planning Commission and Village Council in their reasonable discretion.’’ Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. AYES; All NAYS None Jacqueline Cherry, ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED. Village Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as provided by law. (461) Jacqueline Cherry, Village Clerk �Page 18 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 16. 1993 Middleville spikers ‘spank’ Bulldogs by Kurt Luttermoser Sports Writer We've all seen a Michael Jordan dunk or a Cecil Fielder home run, both of which can drop your jaw wide open. Perhaps a slam by Middleville spiker Carla Ploeg could leave the same impression. Though taking the* first match 15-Il last Thursday evening, host Byron Center could not handle Ploeg and her Trojan teammates, as Middleville came back to win the last two contests 15-4 and 17-15. Don’t bring a newspaper or be caught looking at the statistics when Ploeg is in the gym. Her spikes sound like cannon shots, embarrass­ ing if you're caught docking. Ploeg finished with 17 kills and teammate Laura Donker led the Trojans with 19 Middleville coach Cindy Middlebush couldn't find a discouraging word to say about her team. "This is a fun bunch to be around because they never say a bad thing about another teammate of theirs, " she said. "They're just really supportive of one another." A supporting cast that feeds kill opportunities for Ploeg and Donker with beautiful sets include Courtney Rich, Though Hie Trojans started slow in their first game loss, Middlebutb and her team made ill* necessary adjustments in the second to cruise to an easy 15-4 victory. The night's last game, though, was anything but smooth. After jumping to rf* 10-2 advantage, it looked like the Trojans would wrap this one up in similar fashion. But the loud Byron Center crowd started to rattle the Trojans. Every Byron Center crowd we’ve played in front of are always loud and even intimi­ dating at times. " commented Middlebush. Behind the backing of their hometown crowd, the Bulldogs found their "bite' and preceded to crawl back into the match. The hosts continued below... Simmons takes home first place trophy for Caledonia Sophomore Danny Simmons, wrestling at 171 pounds, took first place in the O-K Gold Conference meet Saturday with a 10-2 major decision in the finals over Scan Hudson of Cedar Springs. The team finished sixth in the O-K Gold Conference tournament. Coach Jim Maxim said he was proud of his young team’s effort. "We've made vast im­ provements from last year," he said, "and although not ev­ eryone took home a victory, everyone wrestled their hearts out." One team member person who drew Maxim's praise was Mark Rogge, who wrestled at 130 for the day. Danny Simmons Rogge placed second overall and won two out of three after receiving a bye in the opcnifl^lround. His two wins came in decisions over Brian Dine of Hudsonville, 15-11 and 9-4 over Mark Shcnanman-Irom Kenowa Hills Chad Mescar (125) also placed second for the Fighting Scots with wins over Tom Jenkins. 18-3, from a technical fall and over Kenowa Hill's Mike Hoogawin in a pin at 4:39. Placing fourth were Joel Aldridge (275) and Adam Stauffer (103) The team visits Lakewood Wednesday for team district play and will face the Lakewood/Ionia winner start­ ing at 6:40 p.m. START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS « Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! 945-9554 Middleville's Laura Donker and Jaime Straiter both go for the block managed to pull even at 15 with the stunned Middleville squad. But then Middlebush called her team together for a time out. Though it is not known what Middlebush instructed, Ploeg appeared to have an­ swer. Rich calmly found Ploeg for a spike making the score 16-15, Trojans. The serve from the Trojans found it's way over the net and after a couple of hits from both sides, Byron Center grew im­ patient and went for the kill. But Ploeg was there for the block, the point and a Trojan win. Townsend, one of the teain's blocking specialists, finished with eight while Straiter paced the team with 19 assists. From the serve point. Middleton scored two aces and Finished with 10 points. Middleville moved to 18-8 overall and 4-1 in O-K Blue Conference standings. Results from last night's contest with Tri-Unity were not available before press time. Trojans crush Lee eagers 73-47 Middleville proved to be unruly guests in Lee's neigh­ borhood this past Friday night, downing the hapless Rebels by the score of 73-47. Keeping pace with his sea­ son average of 22 points and 12 rebounds a game, Trojan Jeff Roodvoets, once again led his team with 25 points and 11 rebounds. He was 11 of 12 from the floor and three for three from the free throw line. However, Roodvoets was not alone in contributing to the trouncing. Jim Mason. who scored 10 points, Brian Drummond, nine, and David Olthouse, nine, each stepped forward to take some of the pressure off Roodvoets. "Tonight our other seniors really made strides, " said Middleville six-year coach Kurt Holzhueter. "Besides Jeff, the other seniors have struggled this season." The Trojans were only up by five at the half, 31-26. In the third quarter it was all Middleville, which went on a 22-7 run with Roodvoets sitting out most of the period. "I was pleased for them (the other seniors),” said Holzhueter. "They're now playing with more confi­ dence. which gives us an edge the rest of the season." Drummond also added seven assists to the win. Lee’s Marty Marzean scored 14 points in losing effort. The Trojans' record now reads 7-8 overall and 5-6 in the league. Next year the team will lose Roodvoets as well as the other four seniors. Holzhueter though, expects his team to improve with a talented core of three juniors and four sophomores waiting in the wings. "Despite losing our se­ niors. I feel pretty good about next year’s class, which will also include a talented fresh­ men group as well." Up by eight points with three minutes left, Middleville appeared to have the game well in hand Tuesday. With Jeff Roodvoets his usual dominant self, with 22 points and 10 rebounds, the Trojans seemed poised to even their overall record at 7-7. Instead they dropped to 6-8, 4-6 in the O-K Blue Conference by losing a heartbreaker at Kellogsville, 55-54 The Trojans managed to push their usual 50 or sc shots a game to a total of 63 on the night. Coach Kurt Holzhueter said he felt the team was successful getting the ball inside to Roodvoets ”We had a good night posting Jeff inside and that really seemed to work for us," he said. Yet, of those 63 shots, most from the inside, the Trojans only converted on 33 percent of them. Another problem arose late in the fourth when Middleville missed on three one-on-one attempts. Free throw shooting according to Holzhueter, did the Trojans in. "While we missed our free throw opportunities, they capitalized, scoring eight in the last three minutes," noted Holzhueter. Sophomore Andy Brewer had a fine night for the Trojans, chipping in seven points, five steals and five assists Holzhueter also cited the play from his bench, where B.J. West answered with six points when called upon Kellogsville's leading scorer was Brent Backing with IS This is Middleville's second straight game in which it allowed a big lead slip away. The Trojans led Godwin by 15 Friday night before losing. "Everything seems to be snowballing the wrong way for us," said a dejected Holzhueter. 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Northview proved to be no match for the Trojans, losing nine of the 13 scheduled con­ tests. resulting in a 48-19 TK frosh split pair of games The Thornapple Kellogg freshman basketball team split a pair of games losing to Hamilton 58-55. defeating Kelloggsville 69-47 this past week In the second game at Kelloggsville the Trojans played a good second half which was led by a balanced scoring attack Leading scorers were Jason Gearhart with 15 points, followed by Greg Kotbra. Brian Brewer, and Jerry Postma each with 10. Brad Enders contributed seven steals. Youth Basketball Meeting Thornapple Kellogg Youth Basketball (TKYB) will hold its first organizational meeting of the 1993 season tonight at 7 p.m. in the new township hall, downtown Middleville, if you would like to coach or assis­ tant coach you are urged and invited to attend. TKYB has four levels of play beginning with Tee-ball for current first and second graders Our “34" league, where coaches do all the pit­ ching. is the second run of the TKYB ladder The next step in the progression is the “56" league, where the hall players get their first taste of pitching to each other. The “pony'' league, which is the top of the TKYB program, is made up of seventh and eighth graders and plays teams from Hastings. Delton anJ Caledonia TKYB will strive to keep teams at 13 players per team this year. These smaller teams will be easier to coach and the ball players will each see more game time. In order to organize teams, game schedules, obtain team shirts and hats etc. it is im­ perative that TKYB receive registration forms by the tobe-announced deadline. Along with a $5 late fee. those registering after the deadline could possibly end up without a team shin and hat. Middleville victory. Andy Meyer (103) beat Ken Padieila 10-7, the first of three consecutive wins as well as capturing the first points in the Middleville "mauling." Following Meyers’ hard fought win, Sean Crofoot (112) pinned an opponent with a last name longer than time spent on the mat. Northviews Brian VanVaneennann lost to Crofoot in just 30 seconds. In the 119 weight class. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 Miscellaneous For Sale ARE YOU TIRED OF COLDS, Ou and lack of energy? Build your immune system and stay healthy, 100% natural vita­ mins, herbs and minerals with money back guarantee at the Health and Wealth Co-Op, 104 High Street in Middleville. QUEEN BRASS BED (beauti­ ful) with orthopedic mattress set, bought new but never used, cost $800. Sacrifice $275 for all. 517-627-9494. BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $279 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 495, Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm. LOSS WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF! 100% money back gaurantcc. 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PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch lone phone. In the second meet with Forest Hills Central, the Trojans were unable to recap­ ture the same magic from the Northview match, bowing to the Rangers 37-24. Trojan victories from pins came from Kiley Webster (125) at 3:46 over Chad Johnson and Chad Foster wasted no time with his op­ ponent, Brian Campbell, with a pin in 33 seconds. In matches determined by decision. Crofoot stayed un­ beaten for the day with a 5-2 win over Han Lin. Middleville’s last points were captured by Seth Nelson (189), who outlasted Garrett Shoot 8-4. Coach Tom Lehmans team finished its O-K Blue Conference dual meet season with an undefeated mark of 50. The team now moves into districts for the last leg of the season. Lehman said he expects his team to continue its strong performances of late. “Il’s nice to Finish on top of the conference (O-K Blue)/ he said, "but I look at it as if we re only half-way through." Trojan mat team wins tournament Middleville annexed the OK Blue Conference champi­ onship Saturday by coming in first in the league tourna­ ment after going 5-0 in dual meets. The Trojans outdistanced second-place Godwin and Byron Center by nearly 50 points, 182-133.5. Chad Foster (145 pounds) and Joel Appel (189) both earned first-place honors in their weight divisions. In his first match, Foster won by default over Comstock Park’s Ken Van Horn. He then went on to notch a win over Erik Jurries of Hamilton, 10-0. In finals action, Foster emerged victo­ rious over Brian Wolters of Kelloggsville. who went down by injury default. Appel received a bye in first-round action, then pinned Godwin’s Jahar Mayhuc at 1:52 in the second round, advancing to the finals. In a 7-2 decision over Hamilton's Brian Rockhold. Appel took home first place. Taking second in their re­ spective divisions for Middleville were Gary Ketchum (103), Ryan Winchell (112), Kiley Webster (119). Chris Foster (160) Ty Middleton (171) and Jody Blain (275). The O-K Blue champions travel to Delton for a team districts on Wednesday. TK 8th grade lose to Godwin The Thornapple Kellogg eighth grade basketball team lost to Godwin in the finals of the O.K. Blue Tournament 63-45 The Trojans played hard but were unable to cut into a early Godwin lead Leading scorers for Thornapplc-Kellogg. Dave Liu, with 12 points. Chris Mason. It). Jeremy Shiver, 8 and Keith Nelson. 6. The Trojans finished the season with a 9-3 record. Faro’s / TWO FOR YOU 891-9287 Pan Pizza • Bread Stix Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Buy One Sub at Regular Price. 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Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 266 I February 23, 1993 76th Street residents threaten legalaction Caledonia Township hog-raising farm raises stink again tn Barbara Gall Staff Writer Some fires arc hard to put out The Caledonia Township Board thought that it had seen the end of a dispute between the owner of a 76th Street hog raising facility and neighboring residents Almost one year ago, residents who live west of the operation complained that the owner of the farm was spreading hog manure on a nearby field, and that the smell made it intolerable for them to enjoy their yards or even open their windows They also complained that manure spilled on the street got tracked into their driveways, compounding the problem The original owner of the operation, now deceased, had not provoked any of these pro­ blems with the neighbors after he received a special use per­ mit from the Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion to operate the farm in a rural residential district. The neighbors said that the present owner, however, was not knifing the manure into the field as he was supposed to do, and the odor permeating the area was intolerable After some hassle over the situation, including a stated willingness by the Township Board to take legal action, the present owner. Jack Morren. signed an agreement with the township regulating hauling manure from the operation The agreement was attached to the rather vague special use permit that originally had been issued for the operation Morren agreed not to haul manure on weekends or dur­ ing June. July or August He also agreed that only 20 per­ cent of the manure taken from the farm in the winter could be spread on his field at Kraft and 76th. Manure taken to the field in warm weather was to be knifed into the ground. Everyone said they were pleased that there had been no need to go to court, and the problem seemed to he senled Last week, however, the 76th Street residents returned to the board, complaining that the problem still existed, and that the manure spread on the field was "smelling up our neighborhood.” “The agreement is not ac­ ceptable,” said Cheri Driscoll, 6139 76th St. Claiming that the neighbors' rights were being violated, she stated that the group would “do whatever we need to do to stop it.” She said that the area was a residential one before the hog farm was allowed, and that Morren only had to pay agricultural taxes on the pro­ perty while everyone else had to pay the residential rate "He does not even live on the property.” she added “I was under the impres­ sion that this agreement was acceptable to you,” respond­ ed Township Supervisor Jerry Good "The agreement is between you and Jack Morren...we didn't sign that agreement." Driscoll said Good said that he had checked the manure tank at the farm to see if more than 20 percent of the foul-smelling sluff was indeed being taken out. But he said only about 10 percent had been removed. Driscoll said that the agree­ ment did not stipulate any specific gallonages, and that the percentage, therefore, didn't mean much. Good pointed out that Mor­ ren had a legal permit to See Legal action, Page 2 Firefighters who live in Yankee Springs Township or will be on call to respond with Pumper 856 are (l-r) Kathy Uzarski, Troy Newman. Kent Schaffer. Wes Rosenberg, and Captain Dave Middleton. Mike Cravero who will also be working the satellite station is not pictured. Yankee Springs Township OKs contract for satellite fire station by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township board last week ap­ proved a contract with Thor­ napple Township Emergency Services to have a satellite fire station in the township. Thornapple Township Two new police on Middleville force by Margaret Fowler Sta/f Writer Middleville residents can be on the lookout for two new faces on the village police force. Joe Booher and Nick Seifert were sworn in last week by Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker. Both men. who will work part time, will begin training this week with Shoemaker and veteran officer Jeff Nieuwenhuis. "The training process will take several months." said Shoemaker. "But both of them have experience in this field already That, along with good personal records and education, is why 1 chose them." Booher graduated from Grand Rapids Community College in 1990 with an associate’s degree in law en­ forcement. For the past two years, he has been doing security work in Sand Lake. Booher also received some security training during his four years in the United States Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemoker (from left swears in new officers Joe Booher and Nick Seifert. Army. "As a kid, 1 wanted to be a policeman, particularly in a smaller town like Mid dleville,” Booher said. "I like the contact and the work­ ing with people. in addition to pursuing a four-year degree, he would eventually like to serve as a police chief. Booher, who is originally from the small northern village of Onekama, is living in Grand Rapids with his wife. Dawn, who is a licensed prac­ tical nurse. Seifert finished school at the Lansing Community College Police Academy in 1991 and received his degree in March 1992. Seifert has been working as a part-time officer in Nashville Since his position in Middleville is also part time, he will continue to serve in both areas ‘‘I really enjoy the challenge of being a police of­ ficer,” he said "By working in both Middleville and Nashville. I’ll get the chance to meet people all over Barry County Hopefully, this will open doors to a full-time position " Seifert and his wife. Karen, who is a teacher in Maple Valley Forestry School, plan to move into Hastings as soon as they find a house to rent Supervisor Don Boysen brought a contract to the Township Board meeting for approval by the board. The target date for moving pumper 856 into a storage area at 11849 Chief Noonday Road is April I. The facility is on property owned by Stewart London. Cost to the township to store the pumper will be less than $2,500 annually, Boysen said. Yankee Springs already has fire protection through the TTES. Annual fees for that are close to $62,000. Both contracts will be renewable on a yearly basis, with the fiscal year beginning each April I. The Township Board also agreed to split the $950 cost for legal fees in drawing up the contract Between now and April I. the heater in the building must be moved, it needs to be painted and there may be other small things that need to be finished. Other than that, the pumper to ready to roll to the new location. Yankee Springs Supervisor Sm Fire atation, Pago 2 Specs to be prepared for bids Caledonia School Board approves design plans for 1993 building program by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia's new middle school never lost its back­ bone. The concept of building a middle school with three grade-level pods connected by a central hall, or ' spine, ' has never changed since last September's bond issue ap­ proval. Since then, however, plans for the school have been re­ fined and modified, though the basic idea is the same. But middle school teachers, parents and administrators all have had a hand in the final See Building program, Page 6 In This Issue... • Prom and all-occasion dress sale set for Saturday in Hastings • Caledonia School Board approves Davenport classes at CHS • Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission OKs shopping service PUD • Plans for TK Fest ’93 get under way �Page 2 / The Sun and News,* Middleville, Ml / February 23, 1993 Prom and all-occasion dress sale set for Saturday in Hastings Parents of Hastings High School seniors will be spon­ soring a "Formally Yours Sale," which is a prom and ail-occasion formal dress sale, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 27) in the Hastings High cafeteria. The sale, featuring previ­ ously worn gowns in good condition, is open to the public. There is a 5(X ad­ mission fee to shop The school is located at 520 W. South St. in Hastings. People in the area are be­ ing encouraged to check their closets and sell their prom and formal dresses at the event. To make participation more convenient, organizers stress that they will have volunteers at four area high schools from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday to pick up dresses for the sale. Take your dresses, during those hours, to the Hastings High School library, Thomapple Kellogg High School cafeteria in Middleville. Lakewood High School cafeteria in Lake Odessa and Delton Kellogg High s home economics room in Delton. Volunteers will transport the gowns back to Hastings for Satur­ day's sale. There is a S3 fee per item to place a dress in the sale. The owners of the dresses set the prices on their outfits LEGAL ACTION , operate a hog raising facility, but the residents were not satisfied, and said they would return with legal representation Other residents showed up at the board with happier reac lions to township action Residents along an unpaved stretch of 108th Street said they were pleased with the ac­ tion taken by Good to get the road paved Good said he had met with Don Boysen, supervisor of Thornapple Township, and discussed possible coopera­ tion with the Barry County townships that border the south side of the street The Kent County Road Commission will pay part of the cost, and Boysen said that because Caledonia Township has helped his township pave other sections of the road in the past, he would recom­ mend to his board that Jhornapple pitch in perhaps 30 and receive the proceeds "There seerrw to he a great deal of interest in the sale," said Patti Jacobs, one of the organizers of the event. She and Lou Ann Cruttenden and their husbands Fred Jacobs and Colin Cnittenden are co-chairing the sale. The sale is being billed as an opportunity to get "a new dress with less stress and make it affordable for a lot of girls to go to the prom, organizers said. In addition to prom dresses for teens, organizers expect the assortment to include formal dresses that would be suitable for women to wear for special occasions. continued from front page — percent of Caledonia Township's cost for this stretch. Good said he will have more information at the March meeting, and the neighbors expressed their ap preciation of his efforts so far. The board also: — Voted 5-2 to approve a Planning Commission recom­ mendation to adopt a policy of disallowing private sewer systems in the township and refusing to take responsibility for such a system — Approved new street lights for the intersections of Kraft Avenue and 76th Street. McCords Avenue and 76th Street. McCords and 84th Street and 84th Street and Thornapple River Drive — Authorized the super­ visor to assemble a township commission to study police and fire protection and other future growth issues. — Listened to some public TAX MANAGEMENT AND MORE, INC. prepares your tax return, a portion of your fee will be donated to a local organization and you will qualify to WIN an Evening with Your Own Private Jacuzzi! Call Steve at 891-9401 ...TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT discussion during a first reading of a controversial ap­ plication to rezone 66 acres at Buttrick Avenue and 60th Street to a residential planned unit development (PUD). Neighbors are concerned that not all lots in the development meet the two-acre rural residential district require­ ment. The board will vote on the rezoning next month — Heard a first reading for a rezoning request submitted by Allen and Diana Hudson for a commercial PUD at Kraft Avenue and M-37. (See related article ) — Approved a maintenance contract for the Campau Lake sewer system with B & B Water and Wastewater of Moline Showing a sampling of the gowns to be sold are seniors, front left. Tara Manning, Jodi Robertson and Tracie Middleton of Middleville's Thornapple Kellogg High School. Back left, Monica Mellen. Cart Jacobs, Kelli Cruttenden of Hastings High School and Sarah Dingerson of Lakewood School High School. FIRE STATION , from frontpage— George London said having the truck in the township will provide faster service in case of a fire. London also announced the dates for the Yankee Springs Township Board of Review. On Monday. March 8, the board will meet from 9:30 a m. to noon and from 2 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday. March 9, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; and on Wednesday. March 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. Other times are available by appointment only. AREA LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg School CRUISE SPECIALS 2nd passenger cruises free 7days leaving from San Juan. 2-for-l savings on 7-10 day Caribbean cruise from Ft. Lauderdale. 2-for-l rates on Mexican Riviera cruises from Los Angeles. Call now for your destinations and special discounted prices. Wednesdav. Feb. 24 Fish portion, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, whole wheat, bread/butter. mixed fruit. M.S salad bar Thursday, Feb. 25 Spaghetti/meat sauce. Italian bread, tossed salad, pears. Friday. Feb. 26 No lunch served NOTE: Whole or low fat milk offered each day Hot dogs alternate choice of elemen taries Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Meal Wednesday. Feb. 24 Italian bar. Vita pup. milk Thursday. Feb. 25 Chicken fajita, french fries. Vita pup. milk Friday. Feb. 26 Half day of school for the high school No lunch Y Formally Yours^ Dress Sale Sat, Feb. 27 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hastings High School Cafeteria .. 520 W. South St. (East end of high school) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 50c Admission Fee to Shop Fitting rooms will be available clay of sale. Turn those unused prom or formal dresses into cash! To SELL your dress: Drop Off Thurs., Feb. 25 from 6-8 p.m. Caledonia Communitv Schools High Middle Wednesday. Feb. 24 Hot ham and cheese bun. green beans or french fries, fruit ch<Nce. milk Thursday. Feb. 25 Chicken nuggets, com or fries, fruit choice, milk Friday. Feb. 26 Nacbo* supreme*, mixed vegetable*, fruit choice, milk □ □ O □ Middleville High School Cafeteria Lakewood High School Cafeteria Delton High School Home Ec. Room Hastings High School Library s3 00 Service Charge per Dress �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 23. 1993 / Page 3 West 3rd grade raises money for animals How weather affects school By Alke Jansma Business Manager The staff of the Thomapple Kellogg School District is af­ fected in many different ways by inclement weather When the weather forecast begins to sound like we will have a major storm in the winter, it gets the attention of many of the staff members The decision to call off school is a difficult one Supt. Steve Garrett and many other employees do not rest easy when the weather forecasters start to warn of the possibili­ ty of a storm moving in Roads are being checked by both Mr Garrett and Matt Funk as eariy as 4:30 a m When possible. Matt confers with surrounding school districts, the State Police and Sheriff Departments. The first bus drivers start to arrive between 6 and 6:15 a.m . due to the fact that our buses are housed outside, (they are plugged into block heaters), they must be started, warmed up and cleaned off before the driver leaves on a route. The deci­ sion to call off school is usually made prior to 6 a m When the decision is made to call off or delay school — the following procedure is followed: A fanout system is put into operation — Matt calls a specified bus driver, who in turn calls another driver etc. until all drivers have been notified. Mr. Garrett calls the radio and T V. Grail system (which had some trouble getting the information disbursed this winter) and key stations - W(X)D, WCUZ. WLAV. WKZO radio. WOOD Channel 8. WZZM Channel 13, and WWMT Chanel 3 television. Mr. Garrett then calls the TKEA President. Judy Hen­ drickson. who activates the teacher fan-out Henry Dugan who activates the principal fan-out. Glory Near, who calls substitute teachers for the district (to alert her that substitutes will not be needed), Alice Jansma. who con­ tacts Helen Scott, Marvin McWhinney. Gary Thaler and Lee Wieringa. Gary, Lee and Marv also are very aware of the weather — they are responsible for clearing of all sidewalks, entrances and fire exits. Jeana Vander Meulen opens the Page building, Annmarie Haase opens the McFall building. David Peet opens the West Building, Judy Middleton opens the high school and Ed Crofoot, the middle school. Personnel who open buildings as well as day charge custodian are responsible for keeping en­ trances and fire exist clear. If Mr. Garrett is out of the district for any reason, he notifies Mr. Dugan and the same procedure is followed, with Mr. Dugan and Alice Jansma making the calls to the radio and T. V. stations and personnel. We contact for the parking lot snow removal because we do not have the heavy equipment needed for that operation. The walks and lots need to be clear prior to 7 a m. This is not always possible — it depends on the severity of the snow. When school is called off, they have more time. The school district has an arrangement with the village. We plow the sidewalk on the south side of West Main Street/Green Lake Road from Bender Road to the middle school — the village uses the drive in front of the administration building as a turnaround when sanding and salting West Main Street/Green Lake Road. A special thanks to the village — for salting and sanding the Page. McFall and middle school drives due to the recent ice buildup that we were unable to remove. The alternative education building (Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church) parking lot is also our responsibility . The school district leases that building for alternative education, as a condition of the lease we plow the kx. Helen Scon, food service director contacts the cafeteria staff to make sure that any food preparation that had been planned for breakfast and lunch is properly stored and refrigerated Kevin McGee, athletic director, checks the athletic schedule to make arrangements tor rescheduling events, practices and bus scheduling Christine Boysen, community education director checks following schedules building use. pool and adult education classes She then follows procedure to cancel classes and programs. Teachers have to change lesson plans, and if a special event has been scheduled, such as a field tnp or program, ar­ rangements need to be made for cancellation or rescheduling Also, in many cases, parents have to make different ar­ rangements for child care These are some of the reasons that calling our school affects the community, not just schtxX personnel Cail for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 Third groder Summer Cornett talks to second graders Eric Smith (center) and Josh Weeber as they decide what to buy. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Third graders in Beth Bauer's class at West Elemen­ tary in Middleville got a lesson in real life from their venture with a rummage sale. The money they raised went to adopt animals at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids Bauer's students brought in books and toys they had outgrown to set up for their sale Many of the items would please second-graders. So, Bauer's class invited each of the second grade classes to come in. take a look and buy what they wanted. There were a lot of great bargains Everything was priced under 50 cents. "The kids had a lot of fun doing this." said Bauer. "After they decided what to bring in, it had to be priced. Then they had to sort it and decide what was he best way to display their merchandise." On the day of the sale, all students had jobs to do. They could sign up as cashier, a floor worker to neaten the items or a runner to get the next second grade class. They were all ready to answer any questions about the adopt-an-animal program where their money from the sale would go. In the two hours that the class members held their sale, they raised $88.50. "All of the kids got the chance to count the money and roll it." said Bauer "Before hand, everyone had to learn how to make change and count it back" The cost to adopt an animal is $25. Bauer’s students were to vote for their favorite crit­ ter. The top choices then were voted on again. Bauer's students are now the proud adoptive parents of the snow leopard, bald eagle and the piranha. They will get the chance to attend a picnic in May for the adoptive parents Bauer said this becomes a family day and Students in Beth Bauer s second grade class were careful to charge the right amount for items purchas­ ed at their sole. Mark Price double checks on the calculator as (from left) Elisabeth Richards, Matt Blocksma and Aaron VanderWood watch. parents and siblings are in­ vited. too. On a plaque at the zoo. Bauer's class will be noted as “Bauer's Big Bad Bunch " This is the second year Bauer has had her class adopt an animal at John Ball Zoo. Caledonia/Middleville Right to Life Invites You to a . . . Focus on Life Dinner with Guest Speaker Ed Rivet Informational meeting to help TK 8th graders set An informational meeting for parents of Thomapple Kellogg eighth-graders will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 2. in the middle school library. Bernie Weller, middle school counselor, will be on hand to discuss high school enrollment procedures, a preview of the Curriculum Guide, class offerings in the ninth grade, the four-yeai plan and general information For more information, call Weller at the middle school. fhomappk Kellogg Community Education Three-Man Basketball League Team W-L Ed Mav hew 12 2 Rob Pickard..................... 11-3 Glenn Iveson.................... 11-3 Terry Pomn ................... 10-4 Jason Maynard.................. 8-6 Mike Sanford ....... 6-8 Bill Steffen 6-8 Andy Kopf 4-10 Lovd Elwood................. 2-12 Jeff Kresnak ....... 0-14 Before that, her class adopted animals from the Baltimore Zoo. "This is so much nicer because the kids have a chance to actually sec the animals they've chosen." she said. Legislative Liaison for Right to Life of Michigan and Special Music by Christian Soloist . . . Julie Michaels VandePol Friday, March 26, 1993 6:30 - 9:00 pan. The Middle Villa Inn $15.00 per person !- $150.00 for a table of 10 For Reservations: Call 891-1652 by March 8, 1993 �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 23. 1993 Neighbors with. . NORMA VELDERMAN :■ Hi. everyone. I have a feel­ ing that everyone is just waiting for spring and seems to be marking time with the winter this year So many of you folks have no news, just everyday regular things happening At least we didn’t get the forecasted storms Marian Martin didn’t have any news, then said that she had talked to her son in Arkansas and they had 18 in­ ches of snow and were just at a complete standstill Of course, they have no snow ......................... --I equipment like we have I ask­ ed if the children took advan­ tage of the unusual event They wouldn’t have sleds on hand as we do. She said that they would use garbage can covers This reminds me of when we used to slide down Bremer’s very steep hill in dish pans. Move trays or inner tubes What a spin you could quickly get with a round dish pan You even had handles to hang on to. Thelma Carl went to her great grandniece's birthday party Sunday in Jenison. Pat Schondelmayer said that her brother. Robert, and wife, Phyllis (Aubil) Cummings, had a granddaughter. Sharon, bom on Thanksgising. her mom and Dad are Deb and Steve Cummings. The Robert Cummingses were from Detroit When Edith Miller answers the phone, she sounded terri­ ble She said she not only sounded terrible but also felt just as bad Last weekend, she went on the Snow Tram tnp. leaving Fnday and coming back Sun­ day. They go on this log train trip, picking up people on the way over and back. Then they stayed overnight in Ontario Edith by that time was so miserable, she couldn't enjoy the wonderful meals and the trip back home. She said the motion of the train even made her sick, so she missed most of the scenery . Edith said that it was such a wonderfully managed trip And on Sunday even Valen­ tine trimmings and favors! What a time to get sick, when you have been planning on it for such a long time! Eunice Brown said that she had company Saturday, in­ cluding her niece and hubby, Mr. and Mrs Elliston, son David and Sarah, sister Ruth Womba and Ester Marcott. They all brought Valentines, flowers and a Valentine balloon They even brought pizza They had a wonderful time playing games and visiting. Lois and Walt Bender had Sunday afternoon callers. They were Walt's nephew. Richard and Doris Smith of Wayland Bill and Neva Kenyon, and the snowmobile club they belong to. left Friday , to go north to Bill Oliver's cabin having a wonderful weekend from Fnday through Sunday Manan Martin had a nice phone visit with her son. Larry in Goshen Russ Bender said that his three daughters were {Manning to visit Joan Tuesday. Mary Alice Saturday. and Bes from California Tuesday Joan and Mary Alice came last week and Beverly will be coming this week. It's nice to have such thoughtful children who make sure Dad is well taken care of. Even if they all live quite a distance away. Virginia Root had a wonderful Valentine Sunday She heard from every one of her family Such fun and shar­ ing of love Virginia enjoyed Makes you glow for days with their caring. Katie Wieringa said that Sally and Paul have now mov­ ed into their new home over the weekend Son Lee and Chris are now moved into the little home on Albert and Bertha W ieringa’s. Katie said that she is having such a time to throw off her bug. It has seemed to settle in her chest. But she says it is improving a little every day. Our granddaughter. Christina from Lake Leelanau, will be staying with us for a week I guess this is it for this week Spnng gets one day at a time closer each day Johnny ordered some seeds from several catalogues So I feel better when that happens At least we have quite a lot of sunshine. Visit with all of you next week. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 945 a.m., 11 00 a m i 6 00 p.m WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Music. Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............................................ 9:45 Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 1100 Sunday Evening Service........................ 6 00 Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............... 6 45 Awana........................................................... 6 45 a.tn. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Auincs United iirctl|rcu QH|urd| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:45 a m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Sunday School Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 708 West Main Street west of stop light Sunday Service 9 30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH -£ 12200 Chief Noondas Road (at Gun Lake! Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free Programs for All Ages Sunday W orship 10 00 am Sunday School 1115am Wednesday ’ Family Night” AA 6 00 p m | fwprtBt, Ptuintt, --- W Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School. ....................... 10:00 a.m Morning Worship....................... 11-00 arp Evening Worship 60c p m Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 (616) 795-2391 MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E Main Si .. Middles die Traditional Latin Mass 4.36-p.m.......... Every Sunday Catedusm Classes Taught By Traditional Rehgiuus Num 765-3073 or 364-5194 Sunday Services......................................... 1030 a m at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 9606 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children ! ChurdvYouth Worship during morning wvxxs. For information call: 891-8119 “People Who Care" 908 West Main Middleville, Fi mile "a new and exciting fellowship" Sunday Morning Worship Canwiy St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.tn. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday School . 9:45-10:45 Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night ‘‘Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Club, Choin for Children and Adults High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m School Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 “God Cares for You” LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 PAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director Rev. James Cusack Sunday Mass..................... 9:00a.m & 11:00 a m. Sunday School....................... 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service..................... 6:00 p.m. Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass............................5:00 p.m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH _ _ o91 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service..............10:00 a m. Sunday School.................................. 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service.................. 6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795 3667 Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a m Sunday School......................................... 9:45am Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891 8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............. 9 45 a m Morning Worship............................... 1100am Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Iljc CDld (Himr rflJrtl|ndi»l (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10 00 a m. Morning Worship............. 11 00 a m. Evening Worship................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — Sunday School.......................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship........................ 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 pm Wed Midweek Prayer & fcbte Study....... 7 00 p.m Her Wiham Dobson. Pasta Steve Joason. You* Pasta / Mae looney. Music De The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th Si near Whitneyville Ave . yytSDuv. o » gtyAlh.Jj' Church School, -»unday.......................... 10:00 am. Morning Wonhip..... 11 00 a m. Evening Wonhip....... 6 00 p m Wed FcUo*‘h,P......... 7 30pm (u» homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 23, 1993 I Pipe 5 Have you compared our interest rates lately? Obituaries Rollo V. Latta-----HASTINGS - Rollo V. Latta, 71, of 1650 Wall Lake Road, Hastings, passed away Thursday, February 11, 1993 at the Waterman Medical Center in Eustis, Florida. Mr. Latta was bom on Janu­ ary 4,1922 in Marshall, the son of Harry and Mildred (Converse) Latta. He came to the Middleville area as a child and attended a rural school in Yankee Springs. He graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1939. He was married to Gertrude S. McNutt on November 8, 1941. Mr. Latta was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 30 years. Mr. Latta was a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving in Campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received numerous awards and honors including the Purple Heart and the EAME Ribbon with five bronze service stars. He was a member of Veter­ ans of Foreign Wars and the D.A.V. Chapter #121. Mr Lana is survived by his wife, Gertrude; two daughters and husbands, Cindy and Tim Larsen of Hastings. Robbin and John Nichols of Hastings; five grandchildren; brother, Max Latta of Plainwell; five sisters, Mercie Bowerman of Middleville, Vera Tasker of Lake Odessa, Lenna Bom of Dowling. Lavina Arkwright of Plainwell, Sally LaFountain of Plainwell. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rhonda Kaye Latta and a brother, Homer Latta. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 16 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at the Rutland Township Cemetery with full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rollo V. Latta Memorial Fund for chari­ ty of one’s choice. Dorothy M. Rounds MIDDLEVILLE - Dorothy M. Rounds, 71, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, February 9, 1993 at Hospice of Greater Grand Mrs. Rounds was bom on November 15, 1921 in Ovid, the daughter of Raymond and Myrtle French. She was raised in Elsie and attended Elsie schools. She was married to Russell Rounds on March 14, 1943 in Owosso. They moved to the Middleville area in 1948, where Russell served as a DNR game area manager for over 30 years. Mrs. Rounds was employed at Sears & Roebuck and at Dr. A Lawsuit Could Bankrupt You! Mmj and your business ate probably already protected against lawsuits but with a« me rnthon doHar awards being granted today >ou should protect your sett by also purchasing an umbrella kabAty pokey \bul tnd the cost quite reasonable 0 DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Insurance Mulligans dentist office as a dental assistant. She was a member of the Bowens Mill Chapel and attended the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Mrs. Rounds is survived by children: Gary (Susan) Rounds of Middleville, Allan (Mari­ lyn) Rounds of North Adams, Mary Ann (John) Williams of Sparta, Dean (Nyla) Rounds of Hastings; grandchildren: Gary Todd (Ruth) Rounds, Melissa Rounds, Chad Rounds, Kevin Rounds, Kyle Rounds, Matth­ ew Williams, Sara Williams, Timothy Rounds, Nathan Rounds, Christopher Rounds, Kathlyn Rounds; great­ grandchild, Rachel Rounds. Also surviving are three brothers, John (Betty) French of Lansing, George (Agnes) French of S.t Johns, Lyle (Beverly) French of St. Johns; one sister, Clara (Robert) Halsey of St. Johns; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Rounds on March 14,1991 and a sister, Ruby Blakeslee. Funeral and committal services were held Friday, February 12 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville with Pastor Bruce Stewart and Pastor Wesley Smith officiat­ ing. Burial was at Coman Cemetery, Middleville. 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The price lag in­ cludes all site work and fur­ nishings for the new facility, which will accommodate the latest in educational technol­ ogy Also approved by the board is the final plan for a 9,000-square-foot addition to Caledonia High School. The $1 million project also was a part of the September bond issue While not as artistically interesting as a whole new Kbool, the classroom addi­ tion to the west wing of the high school is the "first pri­ ority" of the building pro­ gram. Its construction will alleviate crowding at the high school while the new middle school is being constructed. Two portable classrooms now provide needed space at the high school. When the new middle school is completed, the final phase of the building pro­ gram can get under way, in which the present middle schtxil wing will be reno­ vated to become part of the high school. The bond issue included $2 million for those improvements and additions. Architect Harm Perdock of GMB Architects and lingincers said that with the board's approval of the de­ sign plans, contract drawings now will be prepared so that bids can be taken and actual construction begin. Architects, school administrators and board members all said they were continued from front page happy to reach agreement on details for the new middle school. "We've tip-toed around the middle school concept for the last five years because of the building we re now using," said Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers "Our present building was designed for educating stu­ dents for the factory system of the 1950s. when the de­ mand was for workers who were regimented, obeyed the rules and were supposed to be content with work that of­ ten was repetitious and bor­ ing. "That is not the kind of worker that is needed today, and I believe we now have a school that will help us edu­ cate our students to meet the demands for people who know how to be creative, use information and work coop­ eratively." The final plan for the new school did not come about overnight, however. While architects had laid out a basic middle school building concept for voters to consider in September's elec­ tion, last week's presentation of plans for the building was the culmination of months of cooperative effort between architects and a planning committee of teachers, ad­ ministrators and parents. Not only did committee members have their own ideas about what the building should in­ clude. but they also visited other new middle schools in the area for ideas While retaining the original concept of the three grade-level wings connected to a central "spine," the committee had to hammer out the details for all the components of the facility. They discussed not only classrooms, but also the BEWARE! i 3 3 — February 24th — 3 VIKK1 JANSEN is legal... 3 3 3 Happy 16th Goober! 3 3 L EJ -1___ .1.__ L _o_ 13___ £1 location of the parking lots, the sixth-grade play area, and the eight tennis courts, two baseball fields, two softball fields and three soccer fields, which will provide both students and the community needed extra recreational facilities. The committee also had to consider the budget, and worked to keep the building attractive, but functional. As presented to the board last week, the finished plan for the school has been modified to allow three grade-level pods to radiate from a large circular media center, which forms the "core" of the building. Here, readily available to all students, are 9,915 square feet of information resources and computers, along with the student support services, the principal's office and learning center. (See drawing.) Located around the hub will be resource rooms, coun­ selors' offices, teachers' plan­ ning areas and middle school special education classrooms. Lining the "spine" on one side of the circular core will be the cafeteria and food service areas, the gym and locker rooms and an auxiliary gym with a stage area for concerts and student performances. On the other side of the core are the administrative areas, the technology center and the art and music rooms. Architect Tom Van De Griend of GMB explained that while the design of the building has evolved a great deal since voters approved the bond issue, the scale and the basic components of the school are the same. "The plans laid out for the voters in the bond issue were done without input either from the middle school staff or the community," Van De Griend said. "After the bond issue passed, we could move ahead with more detailed planning in meetings with the staff and planning committee. Hopefully, the plan now is a good interpretation of what the middle school staff is looking for and what the community wants for its stu­ dents. "We've spent several months trying to make sure everyone's needs are met." Van De Griend said that designing this building was different from most school projects he has worked on because the Caledonia staff already had developed its ed­ ucational program and knew what they wanted in the new building. "A kx of schools we work wuh are not as progressive or insightful as this one," he said, complimenting Caledonia's middle school plan. "Sometimes we have to design a building trying to imagine what the needs will be, but with Caledonia we haven't had to fabricate any­ thing. They had the program ready." Van De Griend said that the school is centered around the idea that gaining access to and using information will be the hub of the educational program. That is why the media center forms the core, with teacher-generated learn­ ing expanding from it. "Each wing, or pod, is very flexible so that classrooms can be expanded to allow large group learning with several teachers, or they can be divided into smaller rooms, each with one teacher." All the exploratory class­ rooms and the physical edu­ cation areas are located along the "spine" or connecting hall that runs the length of the building. The architect pointed out that the new building also will contain areas where teachers can sit down to­ gether for team planning. "The idea of dedicating space where teachers can work together on planning and curriculum is new in Caledonia, but it's an idea now being incorporated in many new school buildings,' Van De Griend said. The architects also sited the building carefully, setting the spine" at a perpendicular to the old Penn Central Railroad bed that runs diago­ nally through the property "The classrooms are pre­ sented toward the Kraft Avenue entry drive so that the visitor immediately sees the academic wing of the building first," Van De Gnend pointed out. But all the classrcxrms are onented so they overlook the natural areas on the site, like the bog and the woods." The 150-acre site features topographical areas, like a wetlands, that arc virtually unbuildable. Van Ik Griend said, and so there is no need to disturb (hcnt The wetlands and natural areas should be wonderful for educational purposes as Continued on next page - Put Your Confidence In Our Mobile Home Insurance. tfxjr rnobite home should be pro tected from much more than just Ire and wind We insure thousands ol mobile homes so we know ttiat you ateo need quality protection lor contents personal kaMrty flood, theft and many more coverages Vbu can also save rroney Mien you quafcfy tor our mature mobde home owners discount J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy it Sennet" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 23. 1993 I Page 7 New precinct boundary set for school elections Caledonia School Board approves Davenport classes at CHS by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education last week ap­ proved Davenport College s request to offer continuing education classes at Caledonia High School, be­ ginning this fall. According to its officials, the fully accredited Grand Rapids-based business col­ lege now offers evening classes at 11 locations throughout the metropolitan area, and would like to ex­ pand its program to the Caledonia area "Our idea is to make it more convenient for people to get back to school or to take courses they need to up­ date their skills," explained Matt Cawood, director of marketing and sales for Davenport's Lettinga Business (’enter. He said Davenport typi­ cally offers at its off-campus locations "core courses" that could be applied toward sev­ eral degree areas. The college offers both two-year associate's and four-ycar bachelor's degree programs. While the school has not yet decided what it will offer at CHS, the classes might in­ clude introductory courses in business, English, math, management or marketing. Cawtxxl said that usually schedules arc set up by June, and usually three or four classes arc offered at offcampus locations each term. High school students also can enroll in classes, but Cawood emphasized that a student must have earned a high school diploma to re­ ceive a degree from Davenport. Tuition now is $143 per credit hour, but Cawood said that adults ages 23 and older who are attending the off- campus sites are eligible for $100 scholarships. Other financial aid also is available, be said. Davenport's calendar consists of three 10-week terms, and the 1993 fall term tentatively is scheduled to run from Sept. 10 to Dec. 10. The winter term will last from Jan. 4. to March 18, 1994, and the spring term from March 28 to June 9, 1994. Evening classes usually last from about 6 to 9:20 p.m. Cawood said information about classes to be offered in Caledonia will be published when schedules have been decided. Anyone who would like more information about Davenport should call 4513511 and ask for the admis­ sions office. In other action last week, the board approved a recom­ mendation by Superintendent Robert Myers that the east­ west boundary between Precincts Two and Three be changed from Patterson Avenue to the Thornapple River. Moving the boundary eastward would better bal­ ance the numbers of voters in the two precincts and would a'low the voting districts to parallel more closely the at­ tendance areas of Dutton and Kettle I-ake schools. Myers said that both county and township officials were "comfortable" with the change. /Tir board also: • Approved final design development plans for the high school addition and new middle school building. (See related article.) • Officially approved offering Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers a con­ tract as superintendent from July 1, 1993-June30, 1995. • Agreed to expand Rick The Caledonia Board of Education recognized district principals and building administrators at last week s school board meeting. Receiving desk name plaques as a token of appreciation were Gordon Nickels (back left), Caledonia Elementary: Clark Volz, Caledonia Middle School: Jerry Phillips Dutton Elementary Jeff Wormon, Kettle Lake Elementary; Bob Szymoniak, CHS assistant principal: Jeanne Glowicki (front, left). CHS director of athletics and student activities and Tonya Porter, CHS principal. Wyma's position to full-time to allow him to help with school video production. While originally contracted by the schools to work 20 hours, Wyma has been working more than 40 hours for the district each week, said Principal Tonya Porter. He will be compensated $1,000 per month, from January to June for the addi­ tional hours. • Set the 1993 annual school election for June 14. Myers said that School Board Trustee Steve Donker’s term will expire this year and the district will have to ask for a renewal of its 21.9 mills for operations. • Accepted the low bid of $86,515 from DeWind Drilling for water supply wells to be shared by the pro­ posed Glen Valley Estates and the Caledonia Community Schools. Each will pay one-half the cost of drilling the wells. • Approved replacing the high school/middle school energy controls with a more efficient, technologically up­ to-date system. Director of Auxiliary Services Rich Overmire explained that re­ pairing the present system was very expensive and not cost-effective. The board ac­ cepted the proposal from Enertemp to install new heat­ ing, ventilation and air conditioning controls for a cost of $21,807. • Approved establishing a part-time secretarial position for the Food Services Department on a trial basis until July 1, 1993. • Approved Dutton Elementary's proposal to spend its allotted "technology dollars" for computer equip­ ment totalling $19. M2. 77 The school's carryover plus funds raised by the Dutton PTO will cover $6,740 utntl From previous poge—---------well as provide attractive views from the building, he added The Kraft Avenue property where the school will be built is adjacent to the school dis­ trict's football and track com­ plex, so a 300-space parking lot is included at the middle school to accommodate SATIO ‘'Thee Place for TANNING. TONING and NAILS. " 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 am Saturday sports spectators and buses. The district also envisions building a future elementary school on the property, but presently only the "footprint" for that building is located on the overall site plan. The architects hope to take bids on the site and founda­ tion work for the middle school in April, and on the building itself in July. Anyone interested in com­ menting on the site plan or the building design before the contract documents are drawn up should try to attend the final meeting of the mid­ dle school planning commit­ tee at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 25. in the CMS cafete­ ria. "This will be our last op­ portunity to say anything or offer suggestions about the building before the plans go out for bid." Myers said. Van De Gnend said be was pleased with the way the de­ sign has evolved, adding that be thought the building would meet the needs of Caledonia students for many years. "A school is an important building. It s going to be used for maybe 50 years as the ed­ ucational setting for thou­ sands of children A lot of careful planning has gone into this school, and I think the community is going to be very proud of it’ Rems & Rugs Outlet Carpets — In the Caledonia Plaza — Excellent Selection Great Savings at Outlet Prices i Present this coupon for an ; ' additional... i ;10% Off: ;Any Carpet or Rug! in the Store Rems & Rugs Outlet Carpets 9900 Cherry Valley Road Caledonia, Ml Phone 530-8593 Winter Hours: Tues. 8:00-7:00; Wed.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat. 8:00-4:00 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 23. 1993 Dutton Christian Circle to hold juried craft show March 6 by Barbara (/all Staff Writer The Dutton Christian Mothers Circle will hold its second ‘ ‘ Blossoms of Spring juried arts and crafts show from 9 a m. to 3 p m Satur­ day. March 6 The 50 crafters selected for the show will display their work in the Dutton Christian Middle School gym Visitors to the show will see a variety of craft and art work, including such favorites as baskets, carved toys, wood shelves and jewelry Also to be exhibited will be items like handmade dolls and bunnies, wearable art. floral ar­ rangements and wreathes and decorated pots Refreshments and lunch will be served, and in the mor­ ning. cinammon rolls will greet early customers. Homemade cookies will be on hand for the lunch bunch — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • Baitr 5 word! lor '2 75 then 10' per word. It you pay In advance, you save 50' billing charge Deadline It Friday at 4 00 pjn. The circle also will have baked goods on sale as part of their fund-raising efforts A special "kids’ table” again will be set up for the younger shoppers, who might find interesting purchases among items like kids* jewelry. Easter treats, silly putty and play doh Face painting will be another planned attraction Admission is 50 cents for adults, with children admitted free All proceeds from the fund­ raiser will be used by the School Circle to supply educa­ tional materials to the Dutton Christian Schools, said event chairwomen Kelly Bordewyk. Lisa Jansma and Nancy Bykerk. "This show was very suc­ cessful last year, with more than 1,000 attending.” they said. “We hope this year’s show will do just as well or even better ” Dutton Christian Middle School is located just north of 68th Street at 6729 Hanna Lake Ave Anyone with ques­ tions about the show should call the school at 698-8660 .444444444*44 BINGO American Legion Post «305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Eady Bird - 6:30 p.m. The Dutton Christian Mothers Circle will be sponsoring a March 6 juried arts and crafts show at the Dutton Christian Middle School gym. Event organizers Kelly Bordewyk (left), Lisa Jansma and Nancy Bykerk display some of the varied items that will be on sole. Caledonia Chiropractic adds new service b> Barbara (»all Staff Writer Dr Eric Seif has expanded the services offered at his Caledonia Chiropractic Center to include massage therapy Tom McPherson, of Rockford, who will complete his national certification in massage therapy in about six months, will join Seifs staff March I. A licensed emergency medical technician (EMT) for the last 11 years. McPherson has been working as a paramedic with two area am­ bulance services. He has been working toward his national certification from the American Message Therapists Association through the Health Enrichment Center located in Lapeer and Grand Rapids. He also intends to obtain certification in neuromuscular re-education, a therapeutic program to help people rehabilitate their muscles after injuries and accidents. He will start his training in this area in April, he said. McPherson said massage therapy basically is rehabilitative, but it also has been effective in reducing stress, improving circulation and muscle tone and in help­ ing overcome the pain of mus­ cle spasms Seif said that McPherson’s medical background from his paramedical training is an in­ valuable asset to his work. “It does put a kx of my pa­ tients at ease when they know 1 have medical background,” McPherson agreed A native of Ohio, McPher son earned his EMT license at Hocking Technical College. Tom McPherson, right, is joining Dr. Eric Seif's staff at the Caledonia Chiroprac­ tic Center. McPherson will offer patients massage therapy on an appointmentonly basis. He moved to Michigan about three years ago, and lives in Rockford with family. His wife also is a licensed massage therapist. He said the national cer­ tification has been set up to keep unqualified “therapists” from exploiting the system. “People always should ask to see the therapist’s license before treatment.” he urged. The Caledonia ChiropracticCenter is located at 600 E. Main St., and office hours are from 7:30 a m to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m on Mondays. Tuesdays. Wednesdays and Fridays. McPherson’s services are available on an appointment basis only. The center can be reached at 891-8153. SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S.. PPO. HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems A PUBLICATOM OF cornerstone ra M. p: ib a 9 Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. realty inc. 4611 N. Middleville Road - MddleviBe 795-7933 891-1551 © 681-2834*---------- (616) 945-9554 -j- 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA jg .*p KENT PODIATRY | W John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED ig Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available 4- �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 23. 1993 / Page 9 Caledonia Twp. planners OK shopping service PUD by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Hanning Commission last week recommended ap­ proval of a rezoning applica­ tion submitted by Al and Diana Hudson for a commer­ cial planned unit develop­ ment (PUD) at the southwest comer of Kraft Avenue and M-37. The commission also OK'd the Hudsons' final develop­ ment plan for the project after its December approval of their preliminary develop­ ment plan. Rezoning the two-acre site from the C-2 commercial district to PUD will put the development in compliance with the township's PUD re­ quirement along the M-37 corridor. If granted the rezoning. Hudson plans to construct a 4.500-square-foot of­ fice /warehouse building for his business. Professional Shopping Services, as the first stage of developing the two-acre parcel. He now op­ erates the business out of his home A posssible future 25foot addition to the building is included in his proposal. He also indicated possible construction of a second building on the site at a future date. He explained to the com­ mission and audience that businesses hire his service to check the quality of attention their customers receive from their employees. He needs the w arehousing area to store the merchandise purchased by bis "shoppers’ as they analyze the business' cus­ tomer service. The merchan­ dise is returned in a few weeks At a public hearing on the application, neighboring resi­ dents asked about traffic and the kinds of merchandise stored on the site. Hudson said all merchandise is brought back to the business in cars, and that there would be no truck traffic at the site. He also assured residents that no perishable, dangerous, corrosive or flammable materials would be stored in the building. Hudson said that the site would be bermed and land­ scaped and that it would end up being "a much more at­ tractive use of the land” than previously. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg said he recom­ mended approval of the pro­ posal, explaining that the Hudsons’ project is in keep­ ing with the township's land use plan map. which desig­ nates the area for general commercial. He reported that the devel­ opment plan meets all town­ ship requirements, such as setbacks and parking, and that the County Drain Commissioner has approved the storm water management proposed for the comer par­ cel. Hudson has indicated his willingness to hook into pub­ lic utilities when they become available, VanderPloeg said. The Commission recom­ mended 6-0 that the Township Board approve the rezoning. Commissioner This sketch depicts the new Professional Shopping Service office warehouse to be constructed ot Kroft Avenue ond M-37. Dick Dunn was not at the meeting. The Township Board has final approval of all rezoning issues, and the board held its first reading of the Hudsons' application at its meeting Wednesday. The board will vote on the request at its March meeting. Letters to the Editor Auto insurance bill even worse than ‘D’ To the editor: As the subject of auto No­ Fault reform comes up again before our State Legislature, let us keep in mind that Representative Bob Bender supported and promoted “Proposal D“ despite the fact that most of the residents/voters of his district opposed it (approximately 68 percent voted “no"). Rep. Bender is about to sup­ port House Bill (HB) 4516 which is even worse for con­ sumers than “Proposal D.“ David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 to 5 SCHEDULE MON. Power Step 6:30 VVED. 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Rep Bender should not allow himself to be used as a tool of the insurance lobby, but should instead be concern­ ed with establishing a joint task force of government, the insurance industry and motor vehicle equipmen; manufac­ turers for the purpose stated above. Motor vehicle deaths, per­ sonal injuries and No-Fau!t claims are not going to be reduced in number simply by changing or chopping the benefits of motor vehicle acci­ dent victims Francis P Hughes Attorney. Rochester. Mich. Author of “A Guide to Michigan Auto No-Fault Benefits” . *14.00 *24.00 *30.00 It you are paying per class, lhe cost ts ‘4 00 "A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes." T.Wm. Hefferan, C.P.M., Property Mgmt. Inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 Land/Home Packages Available to Qualified Buyers �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 23, 1993 CHS sophomores win class competition during Winterfest Mr. Fine, Mrs. Von Heest, Miss Glowicki and Miss Lamb ’chill’ during the pep session. Each is sitting on ice as one of the pep session competitions. While Miss Lamb tried to turn the event into an ice fishing contest, all four teachers managed to ‘sit out' the assembly, giving each class a few more points toward the spirit trophy. Blindfolded pairs of contestants from each class tried to win points by jointly eating a doughnut on a string during one of the lunchtime competitions. Not os easy as it sounds, but obviously good for laughs. CHS Director of Athletics and Student Activities Jeanne Glowicki gets into the swing of Hawaiian Day' with her leis and tropical headgear. b> Barbara Gall Staff Writer After a week of dress-up days and inter-class competi­ tions. CHS sophomores emerged from the Fnday pep session waving the spirit trophy The tenth graders had ac­ cumulated the most points during the Winterfest spirit week, sponsored by the cheerleaders in an effort to drive off the mid-winter blahs. ’“Things got off to kind of a slow start, but it got better and better all week." said cheerleader Nicole Nicholas of the Winterfest. “We ended up with a great pep assembly, and the sophomores really showed a lot of spirit all week. We have new ideas to make it even bet­ ter next year.’* Along with the silly events, like a flipper walk and a banana-eating contest, the cheerleaders did raise about $38 for the American Cancer Society as part of the week’s activities. ““We’d like to make the fund-raiser more a part of next year’s plans," Nicholas said. Zac Ellerbroek (left) and Rich Milock represent the seniors and sophomores, respectively, in the banana-eating contest, held during lunch on Hawaiian Day. Ellerbroek established the record in snarfing down his four bananas to win for the seniors. Members of the sophomore class proudly display the spirit trophy after chalk­ ing up the most points during dress-up days and class competitions during the week-long Winterfest. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 23, 1993 I Page 11 TK Middle School ‘honor roll’ announced 6TH GRADE All A’s Kirsten Carver. Ryan Hesselink. Brooke Holzhausen. Jenny Laansma. Niucole Medaris. Garrett Weatherhead. Brenda Hale. Yo-o-o-o! It's surfin' Caledonia style with Mr. Fine striking his best beachboy pose on Shorts and Surf Day. Maryanne Hoeksma, Josh Ike. Nate LaVoie. Nathan Venton. Shannon Zoet. Jenny Herring. Lynda Holes. Erica Johnston. Robin McMurray. Jamie Wachtor. Nicole Jonker. B Honor Roll Sabrina Abasse. Cassie Beard. Mark Blashkiw. Alison Carter. Ryan Craven. Jamie DeBrum. Julie Devine. Jay DeVries. Kern Enyart. Rachel Fliearman. Asnley Gentry. Larissa Hannebohn. Sara Huff. Bryan Jahnke. Gwen Jeurink. Ryan Kidder. Alicia Lee. Katie Martin. Brian McKeown. Melissa Minor. Amy Olczak. Scott Ploeg. Amanda Recollet. Am drea Ronchetti. Nicole Sam­ son. Sarah Scott. Nathan Smith. Melissa Strimback. Tanya Tagg. Paul Wade. ( wen Williams. Jason Albaugh Jim Bedrick. Lisa Boers ma. Andrew Chamberlain. Tabitha Curths. Erin Dcschoff. Ashleigh De V ormer. Susan Dorsey. Bob Feenstra. Jeremy Fowler. Beth Gilbert. Mike Hayes. Mike Hull. Pat Jamison. Ben Jones. Katie Kimmel. Ryan Ixnartz. Lisa McCloud. Melanic Meekhot. Jamie Nausieda. Kristen Overkeck. Judy Powers. Danielle Richter. Courtney Rouselie. Jeanette Scheerhom. Adam Smith. Chad Snider. Ron Strouse. Shalena Tate. Chris Wellman. See Honor roll. Page 12 NOW OPEN TO SERVE YOU Mark Boncher scoots down the gym floor in his relay effort for the freshmen. Wayland Medical Center The CHS cheerleaders revived the ancient art of hula hooping for one of the competitions during Winterfest. Carlos R. Alfaraz, M.D. Family Practice Relay contests sparked inter-class competition during the pep session that capped the spirit week. M0M&P0PS NEW & USED APPLIANCES 795-8950 FEATURING *M*NA CALORIC CROSlET GE » AELKINATOR 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville (1 block East of M-37, Beside Faro s Pizza) OPEN. Monday 14. Tuesday Thursa«y-Fn<Uw 1’4. v.eres:i> v ■= Sa'--:*. »j _ Staff: (left) Nancy Borchardt, R.N., Jan Crawford, L.P.N., Lynn Hartley, Receptionist, and Tia Curtis-Smith, Receptionist For medical appointments call: 792-3475 Free get aquainted visits welcome New Patients Welcome! �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 23. 1993 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Februory 17, 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order ot 7 35 p.m. Present Supervisor Good, R DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries, Jousmo, Dielemon. Snyder. Also Present Approximately 60 citizens MINUTES Were reviewed and approved as printed Supervisor Good stated that the Township Attorney hod a couple of things to go through for the Riebel settlement Moved Snyder, support Jousema to go into closed session to discuss the Riebel settlement. Ayes All Motion corned Regular meeting was reconvened al 7 43 p.m. BUIS Reviewed by Supervisor Good Moved J. DeVries, sup­ ported Snyder to pay bills os printed Ayes All. Motion carried BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT Reviewed by Super visor Good JACK MORREN HOG FARM Cherie Driscoll stated that they were not hoppy with the spreading of the manure METRO DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT Lorry Nix explained a metro oreo study COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES 1st reading Doug Bowma explained the PUD Lengthy discussion on the two acre minimum Several citizens opposed to the development 8 ft 8 CONTRACT Dick Baxter and associates explained the costs incurred for 1989 ) 992 Moved Gould, support J. DeVries to approve contract with inclusion of 130 00 per hour for apprentice $38 50 for Junior and $45.00 for Senior engineer. Ayes All Motion carried CAMP AU LAKE Supervisor Good stated that he would like to set up a committee consisting of 6 citizens ond the Sewer Com­ mittee to take a look ot the whole area around Campau Kettle Lake Moved Snyder support Dieleman to have Super visor Good make a list of citizens to present to the board for a committee to look at the Campau/Kettle Lake oreo. Ayes All Motion corned HUDSON PUD 1st reading J DeVries went through the plan 108TH STREET Supervisor Good explained the draft for meetings that he has been at­ tending Thornapple Township will look at the draft at their next meeting He explained that Barry County Rood Commission has agreed to supply the gravel and that Kent County Road Com­ mission has agreed to do the project in a 3 year period PRIVATE SEWER SYSTEM Supervisor Good reviewed the resolution. He stated that this was just a policy not an or­ dinance Moved J. DeVries, sup­ port Snyder to approve the policy for Private Sewer Systems Ayes Snyder. Good. R DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries Noyes Dielemon. Jousma Mo­ tion carried. MEETING DATES: Moved J. DeVries, support Jousmo to con­ tinue with the third Wednesday of the month for Township Board. 7:30 p.m. The Planning Commission to meet on the 1st ond 3rd Mondays of the month ot 7:30 p.m ond the Zoning Board INVITATION TO BID Caledonia Township will take bids for the mowing and maintenance of the Township Cemeteries, Fire Department, and Township Hall for the 1993 season. Specifications are available at the Township Office, 250 Maple, Caledonia, Ml. Bids are to be submitted to the Township Clerk by March 14, 1993. Caledonia Township Clerk <47i> YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. BOARD OF REVIEW MEETS • Monday, March 8th 9:30-12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. • Tuesday, March 9th 9:30-12:00 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (by appointment only) • Wednesday, March 10th 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (by appointment) 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (by appointment) RATIO BASED ON 50% OF TRUE COST VALUE • NOTICE • of Appeals as needed at 7:30 p.m. Ayes all. Motion carried 4th of July Moved Snyder support J. DeVries to support the 4th of July Committee and to have the Township supply in­ surance for the fireworks. Ayes All. Motion carried CEMETERY MAINTENANCE SPECS Moved Dieleman sup­ port J DeVries to authorize Clerk Snyder to advertise for bids for the cemeteries and to include Barber ond Daniels and also the Township Holl ond Fire Dept Bids must be m by March 16 1993 Ayes All Motion carried. Street Lights Snyder reviewed the requests. Moved Gould sup­ port J DeVries to approve four new street lights at the comers of: 84th ond Thornoppie River, 76th ond Kraft 76th and Me Cords ond 84th ft McCords Ayes All Motion carried. SEMINAR PLANNER Planner VanderPloeg would like to at­ tend a seminar on Current Issues in Planning, Zoning ond En­ vironmental Protection with Middleville paying 40%, cost is $75.00 Moved J. DeVries, sup port Dieleman to approve the Planner attending the seminar. Ayes All. Motion carried. COMMITTEE FOR FUTURE GROWTH Would like a commit­ tee of citizens from around the Township to look at the future of Caledonia Township Moved J. DeVries, support Jousema to have Supervisor Good collect names for this committee and return to the Board next month. Ayes All Motion carried. PLANNER REVIEW Supervisor Good reviewed Personnel Com­ mittee recommendation of a 4% pay increase and 3 days increase in vocation Moved J DeVries, support Dieleman to accept Per­ sonnel Committee recommenda­ tion. Ayes All Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Moved R. DeVries, support Snyder to have 3.000 Township Maps reprinted for a cost of $631 71 plus setup Ayes All. Motion carried Trustee Gould gave a Board of Appeals report. Treasurer report, sand pit recovery fund, cosh for taxes. Board of Review dinner report, letter to sewer customers on how to use the systems. Meeting adjourned at 12:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder. Clerk (472) Synopsis Special Board Meeting YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP February 9. 1993 Meeting called to order ot 4:00 p.m. by Supervisor London. All members and three visitors pre­ sent Budget revenues and ex­ penditures were reviewed, ad­ justments were made. Motion passed to purchase new com­ puter Motion passed to have Holl painted. Discussion regar­ ding contract for satellite fire station. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Harvey E Vander Bee, Clerk (223) The Caledonia Township March Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple. Caledonia. Michigan The Board will meet Monday, March 8. 1993 from 9.00 a m to 12:00 p.m. and from 12.30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m . and Tuesday. March 9.1993 from 9:00 a m to 12:00 p.m and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 00 p.m by appointment only. Written protests will be accepted and must be received in the Assessor s office by March 5. 1993 The estimated 1993 equalization factor for real property assessments tn the Township of Caledonia will be as follows: Agricultural 100 Residential 1.00 Commercial 1.00 Developmental 100 Industrial....................................... 1.00 It is estimated that personal property assessments in Caledonia Township will be multiplied by 1.00 to determine the 1993 State Equalized valuations. Thomas G Doane. Caledonia Township Assessor Bowling nets dollars for DARE Steve Wiersum, owner of Middle Villa, presents a check to Middleville Chief of Police Louis Shoemaker for the DARE program. Bowlers raised $78.78. HONOR ROLL , continued from Page 11 — David Williamson. Jason Barager. Stacey Bergakker. Chad Brinks, Sally Christian­ son, Amy David. Manna Dettman. Holly DeVries. Amber Dutcher. Daniel Finkbeiner, Pam Furst, Alan Gragg. Mitch Henning, Scott Hun­ tington. Craig Jenkins. Leah Kennicott. David Lapekes, Corey Lucas, Jason McDiar mid, Amanda Miller, Nathan Near, Rachel Patteson. Brian Reaser. Jamie Roemer, Lizbith Runals, Kevin Schultz, Brooke Smith, Evan Space. Jason Schweitzer. Jennifer Tobin, Amy Wiersum. 7TH GRADE All A’s David Beckering. Nathan Schmitz. Loretta Huntington. Elizabeth Steensma. Monique Rodriguez, Lucas Weatherhead. B Honor Roll Alison Aten, Brian Bergak­ ker. Robert Bishop, Lance Brinks, Holly Byars. Brittney Cash. Maria Cook. Andrea Deschoff, Erway Adam, Julie Giar, Stephanie Higgins, Will Holmes. Timothy Johnson. Melissa Kline. Melissa LaLone, Alysun Mangum. Ben Meekhof, Mark Miller, Alesse Nichols, Cheryl Postema. Anya Prichard, Rebecca Rider, Lindsey Robertson. Joshua Sturm. Barbara Truer. Jill Vandyke. Noah Wenger. Aaron Wiese, Rebecca Worth, Bernadette Azzarella. Trisha Beuschel, Lindsey Bremer. Traci Brower. Ryan Cameron. Eric Clover-Wadel. Dendel Craven. Jennifer Doyle, Melissa Fowler. Anne-Marie Hart, Sara Hillman. Jennifer Huber. Scott Kathmann, Daniel Kokmeyer. Sarah Lucas. Saxony Matousek. Alex Middleton. Brooke Mulder. Jeremy Otto. Michael Pott. Betfiany Raber. Heather Ritchie. Chad Schondelmay er. Kileen Thomas. Knsiopher Utley. Rachel Wade. Eric Wiennga. Jessica Wiersum. Coreen Barber. Evelyn Bird. Kelli Jo Brice. Rachel Buist. Tammy Cargill. Bndgit Cook. Krista DeMaagd. Amanda Dykstra. Bobbr Frazer. Ronald Haynes. Jodi Hoffman. Stacey Ide ma. Ryan Kimmel, Jami Kooiman, Jessica Lucas, Angela McQueen. Ken Mid­ dleton. Melissa Nelson, Holly Pitt, Nathan Pranger. David Ramey. Jaime Robbins. Jason Siebesma. Lindsey Thornton. Amanda VanderWoude. Robert Walker. Steven Wiersma. Thomas Winslow STH GRADE All A’s Melody Allore. Steven Dood, Scott Robert Evans. Jada Middleton. Megan Roon. Kaye Weaver. Emily Zuidersma. Misty Blain. Jeremy Doornbos, Dean Laansma. Robert Mosey. Tracy Schondelmayer. Heather Welsh. Aaron Brill. Shari Drummond, Curt Mar tin. Laura Reed. Monica Verkerkc, Heather West. B Honor Roll Kimberly Adams, Jeannie Baker. Nicole Belson. Tara Boersma. Tami Bruin, Joshua Cnossen, Amber Dennison, Thomas Errair. Dawn Hansford, Keri Jeurink, Kelly Kleck, Joshua Lancaster, David Liu, Chris Mason. Lucas Middleton. Devin O’Dell. Raneane Poll, Kim Rauschenberger, Angela Rider. Dominick Ronchetti, Thomas Secord, Joshua Stcorts. Lisa Vansickle. Erica Walker. Johnna Yoder. Billy Osborne. Matthew Appel. Jolene Batdorff. Sarah Bishop. Ben Brock. Heather Carpenter. Alicia Count. Kevin Doyle. Amber Frost, Mary Hcsseltine. Darin Jousma. Robert Koehler. Nicole Lafanty. Ross Lucas, Andrew Mathias. Mathew Neason, Wanda Pennington. Lisa Postema. Alanc Reins tein, Ryan Ritsema. Tara Schweitzer, Amy Smith. Amanda Stutzman. Amanda Veen. Joshua Woode, Stephanie Zchr, Isaac Bain bridge. Kim Bedford, Jacob Blough. Robert Brown. Man dy Chavis, Michael Cramer. Joshua England. Starr Gar bow. Pamela Jamison. Audrey Kiel, Monica Kuhtic, Allison Lesert. Sage Lucas. Jennifer Malison. Daniel Noffke. April Pitt, Jeff Purdum, Adam Richardson. Katherine Rodriguez. Julie Secord, Michael Stein, Ryan Taggart. Brooke Walker, Sara Wright. Jaclyn Zoerner. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Board of Review The Thornapple Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan on March 2, to organize, review and make necessary adjustments to the Thornapple Township assessment roll for 1993. The Board of Review will be open to the public Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9, 1993, from 8 a m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Also, Wednesday, March 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. And, as many other days as needed. Meetings with the Board of Review is by Appointment Please Call the Township Office • (795-7202) For an Appointment Tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipliers used to attain 50% of true cash values is as follows: Class Ratio Multiplier AGRICULTURE COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER CUTOVER DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL (463) 50.27 53.48 50.00 43.06 50.83 38.54 50.00 .9946 .9349 1.0000 1.1612 .9837 1.2974 1.0000 DONALD E. BOYSEN, Supervisor �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 23, 1993 I Page 13 Auto theft prevention discussed Dave Crosby (left) and Eric Johnson explained their citizens' band radio equip­ ment and also demonstrated how the radio operators’ equipment has changed over the years. Second trimester American Studies students exhibited their final projects in their own museum earlier this month. They worked in pairs and in teams to create displays of various reforms that have taken place in the American culture. The rest of the high school and several middle school classes toured the exhibits. American studies students present Americana museum Car theft is rampant, not only in cities, but also in suburban and rural areas One vehicle is stolen every 19 seconds in America. And don’t think you’re safe because you drive an old clunker Car thieves don’t always look for the flashy new sports car The) look for the easiest cars to steal, in fact, newer, more expensive cars are often less attractive because their high-tech alarms and high profile looks make them harder to steal and even more difficult to sell. Regardless of the car you drive, you can reduce the chances of theft by following the advice offered in Shell Oil Company’s latest "Answer Book. ” entitled the "Auto Theft Prevention Book.” Some tips include: • Never leave your car unlocked. Roll up the win­ dows and take the keys with you. Over 20 percent of stolen cars had the keys in the igni­ tion. And if you have a garage, use it and keep it locked • Never leave your car unattended. Even if you’re just running a quick errand, turn the entine off. lock the doors and take the keys with you. • Don’t leave spare keys in or around the car A profes­ sional car thief knows all the "hiding spots ” When you valet park, leave only the igni­ tion and door keys with the attendant • Expose your car Park in well-lit areas. In your driveway, park with the front of the car toward the street Anyone tampering with the car will then be more easily spotted • Make it harder for a thief to tow you. To avoid having your car towed by thieves, put the emergency brake on and leave the transmission in park If you have a standard transmission, leave it in gear Also, turn the front wheels sharp!) to the right or left. • Remove the coil wire. If you're going out of town or aren’t going to use the car for a while, remove the wire that See Auto, Page 15 SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING February ll 1993 Meeting called to order at 7 30 p.m by Supervisor London Present: Cook London. Herold. Vander Bee Lewis and fourteen visitors. Finkbeiner. absent with notice. Minute of January 14. 1993 and Februory 9. 1993 approved as written. London spoke regarding Alkema v. Yankee Springs sludge near public wells. I STEA Channel 31. and Team 14 Motion passed to odd London to signatories. Financial report doted Feb. 8 1993. accepted Motion passed to extend PCI agreement lor one year Water system update near mg completion. New Holl rental fee schedule adopted Clerk will establish fee schedule for other items for next month s mtg. Satellite Fire Station agree ment approved. Board of Review meeting schedule announced. Februory payables for $10 117 81 presented for op proval and payment Motion cor ried by roll coll vote. Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk (222) VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN From covered wagons to today's automobiles and trains, transportation has undergone tremendous changes. Kim DeVries and Matt Priskorn pose with a 'prairie schooner’ model that was part of their exhibit on the changes in American transportation. WET BASEMENT? ^YSTErvi ________ The Waterproofing Alternative [aace »»n | 1-800-968-8333 For free on site inspection CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 15.1993 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Com­ mission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinfance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. Such amendment would, if adopted, amend Section 3.40 of the I Township Zoning Ordinance so as to adopt minimum provisions for single-family dwellings located within the Township. A copy of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment is on file and may be examined at I the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, I 250 Maple Street. Caledonia Michigan during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Dated: February 19. 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Thornapple Township Minutes Februory 8 1993 The regulor meeting of the Thornoppie Township Board was colled to order by Supervisor Boysen at 7:03 p.m Members Present-5. Others Present-20. Minutes of the regular and special meetings approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $419,517.00 were approved by roll coll vote. Motion passed unanimously to authorize setting up brokerage accounts. Motion passed unanimously to adopt resolution presented by the Township Planning Commis­ sion regarding the Village sewer project area Motion passed unanimously approving appointment of Charles Corson to Board of Review. Motion passed unanimously approving budget amendments Motion passed unanimously approving payment on building fund loan Motion passed unanimously approving amendment to 92 93 budge* to reflect ‘can payment Motion passed unanimously agreeing Township does wish not to have on operational local TV channef Motion posses unanimously to deny request for Com C Liquor License with Entertainment per­ mit for 509 Arlington Meetig adjourned at 10:15 pm Donna Kenyon Clerk (220) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 15, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia. The proposed ordinance, if adopted, would rezone the following describ­ ed lands from the A Agricultural District under the Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance (as to that part of said lands formerly located within said Township) and from the AG Agricultural District under the Village of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance (as to the remaining portion of said lands) to the R-1 Low Density Single Family District under the Village of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance: That part of the West 1Z? of Section 20 and that part of Section 29, described as beginning at the West % corner of Section 20; thence N00°37’36”E 33.0 feet along the West line of the NW/4 of Section 20; thence N88°40’43”E 2632.51 feet along a line which is 33 feet Nor­ therly of and parallel with the South line of said NW/4; thence S00°17’09”W 33.0 feet along the East line of said NW/4 to the center of Section 20; thence S00017’49” W 2623.0 feet along the East line of the SW/4 of Section 20 to the North % corner of Section 29; thence S00°21’48”E 595.00 feet along the East line of the NW/4, Section 29; thence S88°12’19”W 747.52 parallel with the North line of said NW/4; thence S00°21 ’48”E 1310.785 feet to a point on the Northeasterly line of a former railroad right-of-way; thence S4r30’40’’ E 1364 40 feet along said Northeasterly line; thence S 89°00’ W 131.53 feet along the Northerly line of Main Street (66 feet wide); thence N41®30’40"W 2127.23 feet along the Southwesterly line of the former railroad rightof-way; thence S88°40’09”W 981.67 feet along the South line of the NW/4 NW/4 of Section 29 to a point which is 297 East of the West line of the NW/4 of Section 29; thence N00°00’E 231.0 feet parallel with said West line; thence S88640’09”W 97.0 feet; thence NOO’OO'E 100.0 feet thence S88°40’09”W 200.0 feet; thence NOO’OO’E 882.27 feet along the West line of the NW/4 of Section 29; thence N88"12’19”E 270.16 feet; thence N41#30’40 ”W 121.61 feet along the Southwesterly line of the former railroad right-of-way; thence S88’12’19”W 45.50 feet along the South line of the SW/4 of Section 20; thence N41*30’40”W 214.17 feet along the Southwesterly line of the former railroad right-of-way; thence N00°41’40”E 148 86 feet along the West line of the SW/4 of Section 20; thence S41*30,40”E 407.50 feet along the Northeasterly Line of the former railroad right-of-way; thence N88#12’19 ”E 1068.38 feet along the South line of the SW/4 of Section 20; thence NOO’29’48 E 2338.10 feet along a line which is 16.5 feet Easterly of and parallel with the West line of the E/2 SW/4 of Section 20 to a point which is 296 feet Southerly from the North line of said SW/4; thence N88*40’43”E 420.0 feet parallel with the North line of said SW/4; thence N00*29’48”F 263.0 feet; thence S88a40 43 W 280.0 feet; thence N0ri9’17”W 5.0 feet; thence S88°40’43”W 58.0 feet; thence S01*19’17 'E 5.0 feet; thence S88840'43’W 1414.97 feet; thence N0O*41’4O”E 33.0 feet along the West line of Section 20 to the place of beginning, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be ex­ amined at the offices of the Caledonia Village Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment. Dated: February 17, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (221) �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 23. 1993 McFall Elementary students meet ‘Farmer John and Friends’ Kindergartner Kendall Gerbasi whooped it up when Farmer John gave her the chance to ride Tex the Miniature Horse. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Fanner John's Barnyard Express made a big hit on the slop at Middleville's McFall Elementary School recently John Forshee. alias "Farmer John. ' travels around Michigan, bnngmg his band of farms animals to elementary schools. Kids got the chance to meet Goofy Goat. Marvelous Mar­ vin the Pig. Sheila Sheep. Chuckle the Chicken. Tex the Miniature Horse, and Ace the Dog All of the kids squealed with delight when Marvelous Marvin (an 8-week-old piglet) came (Hit on stage and pro­ mptly wiped his nose on Farmer John’s pant legs. Several of the kids got the chance to help Fanner John with the presentation that ex­ plained how farm animals and farms help people each day One boy had a chance to milk the goat, shooting the milk into the dog's mouth. Another child got to hold the chicken One Iittle girl had Kindergartners in Koy Noah's class (from left) Amber Styles Melissa Stuart, and Luke Rosenberg can't resist trying to pet Marvelous Marvin the Pig. the chance to ride the miniature horse. After the program ended, students in each class were able to go behind stage and pet any of the animals and ask Farmer John questions about the critters. CHS teacher leads biology-chemistry clinic Caledonia High School teacher Al Slccby recently led a two day workshop on ap­ plied biology and chemistry (ABC) at the Lenawee Vocational Technical Center in Adrian The workshop was attended by a number of Ixnawcc and neighboring county science teachers "Almost half of all the new jobs created between now and the year 2000 will involve biology/chemistry based skills.'* said Linda Bollinger, coordinator for applied academics at the Lenawee In­ For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ..for payment of classified advertising Call 945 9554 with your card number If you wish to charge an ad J-Ad Graphics The Hastings Reminder termediate School District. "These teachers came to learn a new approach to teaching science. It is based on a hands-on. get-them-involved curriculum Steeby. who was one of the national “testers" for the development of the biology/chemistry materials he has been using for three years, directed the Friday and Saturday workshops, demonstrating how the materials could be used in the classroom. "I have presented this workshop to teachers all over Michigan and it has been widely accepted.’’ Steeby said. “These materials are relevant to students because they put scientific concepts in easily understood, everyday terms using materials students Electronic Tax Filing Discover the new, easy way to file your tax return. Fast, accurate filing Refund in 2 to 3 weeks Call for an appointment today. Richard A. Blanch P.O. Box 276 Certified Pubbc Accountant Main Street Caledonia. Michigan 49316 (616) 891-1225 130 Office Hours Monday FrKiay 9-6 Find in their daily lives. Teachers like this curriculum because they see it will help them make learning fun. yet very relevant to the science of everyday life.'' The biology/chemistry materials feature 12 units with a vocational and occupational emphasis that treats biology and chemistry as a unified science. It exposes students to new career opportunities, relating science to work and other common life experiences. Student activities explore science in the contest of occupatioanl issues, societal concerns, and personal needs Higher order learning objec­ tives engage the students in the use of science process skills; enabling objectives focus on specific concepts and content. Teachers said they were especially impressed with the hands on nature of the materials, which involved students in real life situations. Much of the time was spent learning and doing the labs. Teachers experimented with changing the heart rate of Daphnia and learning about the impact of technology on mining our natural resources. They also learned from each other by exchanging some of their best teaching ideas. Funds for the workshop came from a federal grant written by the Lenawee In­ termediate School District. ENGAGEMENTS TruesdellMesecar to wed Jami Elizabeth Truesdell and Timothy Peter Mesecar will be united in marriage on May 21. 1993 The bride-to-be and her parents. Bill and Sharon Truesdell, live in Norton. Ohio. The future bridegroom and his parents. Marshall and Joyce Mesecar. live in Caledonia. The couple are both 1992 graduates of Hillsdale College. Schumway - Scutch plan wedding Dr. and Mrs Douglas K Shumway of Middleville an nounce the engagement of their daughter. Stacy Suzanne ot Grand Rapids, to Frank M Scutch. Ill of Wtxxlbridge. Va.. Mr Scutch is the son of Mr. and Mrs Frank M Scutch, also of Woodbridge, Va. Stacy is a 1980 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. 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Main St., Caledonia Your “Hometown” Auto Parts Store OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 6; Saturday 8 to 2 ||l �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 23, 1993 I Page 15 CHS English papers are parentproofed Students must learn to proof their papers but Caledonia High School English teacher Lois Lamb likes to get parents in on the work. too. Students' research papers that have been proofed by parents usually have fewer errorts. Lamb said. The Senior Parent Proofer Day Is a nice senior tradition to have.' and cookies, coffee ond juice make the tradition even nicer. Two of the TK Fest 93 committee members, Marie Grice (left) ond Beth Ploeg, display the winning logo which was submitted by sophomore Brian Brown. Linda Foster and Kevin Kietzman get some help from family ond friends before turning in that final senior English research paper. Plans forTK Fest ‘93 off and running bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer It may be cold and snowy, but plans for TK Fest ’93 is promising a celebration to warm the heart This will be the second an nual event planned by the Tbornapplc Kellogg Schools to show off just what students are doing to learn and excel in their educations The committee, headed up by Community Education Director Chris Boysen, con­ sists of pe<»plc from both the schools and the community. The event is scheduled to take place at TK High School Saturday. April 24. from 11:30 a m to 4 p.m. In addition to project displays, there also will be a talent show featuring musical groups from the high school and middle school. Lunch consist of a pig roast and will be served from 11:30 a m. to 2 p.m. Tickets will be available the schools before the event for $2. At the door, lunch tickets will be $3. Parents of TK students can be on the lookout for any notes coming home with the new logo on them Students in art classes both at the high school and the mid­ dle school submitted their ideas for the logo The com­ mittee looked at all of them and one done by TK sophomore Brian Brown was chosen T-shirts also will be available again this year. Students will be bringing home notes about them. DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 A • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast service - no Long waits WE RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner 4 We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals. 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After be­ ing confined to most of our homes through the winter months." said President Lillian Schultz. No program is planned for this month yet. It will be just a get-together and visit and a short business meeting to start the new year out again For more information, call Schultz at 891-8135. AUTO THEFT From Page 13— runs from the coil to the distributor cap The car won’t start without rt Although you can't make your car impossible to steal, you can make it difficult by following the tips in Shell’s "Auto Theft Prevention Book ” To recene your own free copy of this and other "Answer Books." stop by a Shell service station or write to Shell Answers. Shell Oil Company. P O Box 4681. Dept M . Houston. TX 77210 Or call toll-free, 1 -800-23SHELL GET MORE SEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only S13 per year in Barry County. Ph 948-8051. Jackie Steeby, with pencil ready, gives Mercer’s research paper a critical once over. 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Trocie Mid­ dleton, Jaime Strater, Mike Mrozinski, (fourth row) Chuck Brown Rick Baughn, Tim Kietzman, Chad Foster, (fifth row) Ryon Walker, Tim Raphael. Nathan Bundy, Jeff Demaagd and Mike Anders. Unavailable for picture were Alison Werkema and Rick Weidman. Trojan wrestlers bow to Hastings in team districts opener The Middleville wrestling team will not be moving on to team regionals after losing to a formidable Hastings squad 42-21, this past Wednesday. Though they took the Ottawa-Kent Blue Conference with a 5-0 dual meet record and league meet title, the Trojans did not have the manpower to meet the Saxons’. They did have the talent of Sean Crofoot, Kiley Webster, Ty Middleton and Joel Appel for them to score 21 points in a losing effort, though. Crofoot (112) pinned Mark Bowman in 4:43 to give his team an early 6-3 lead. In the 125-pound weight class, Kiley Webster, took the Saxons' Mike Opolski in a decision, 5-3. Middleville did not win an­ other match until Middleton's and Appel's consecutive pins in the 171 and 189 weight classes, respectively. Middleton had no trouble with the Saxons' Orin Lenz, who was pinned in just 1:36 Robin Basarabski, a TK student, performed as part of a jazz combo from Forest Hills. Her group also received a 1 rating. New Holland "STRONG BOXES" are stronger than ever... Middleville and Hastings wrestlers get all tangled up with no place to go and Appel finished off Kris Javor in 1:16. The Trojans' season as a team, has ended. Individual districts, however, took place Saturday. Alcohol traffic deaths hit new low in state New Holland has always used quality materials to give you the . durability you < want. 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ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS I you hove rotary service with ytxx tocoi phone co but have a touch lone phone, you con sMl com 'TKrvcoie with rhts system by diohng rhe number above then after your con is answered switch the ouhe/tone switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 23, 1993 Tobe or not to be? Middleville eagers find the answer in Friday’s 70-62 double-overtime with Byron Center SPORTS by Kurt Luttermoscr Staff Writer "Lead thy taketh.lead thy giveth away." Don't worry. Shakespeare never penned a sports drama. And it s probably safe to assume he would have never come close to the one written by Middleville's cage squad this past Friday night. With more twisting jumpers in the lane than twisting plots in a drama, the Trojans look ccnier stage and exited with a 70-62 gut­ wrenching double overtime victory over visiting Byron Center. Middleville's master thespian, or rather, leading scorer in this play. Jeff Roodvoets, dominated from his center position to score points and grab 12 rebounds. "This (win) feels as good as any conference or district championship game since I’ve been here!" said an elated Trojan coach Kurt flolzhueter after the game. Holzhueter has good reason to feel happy, and relieved for that matter. He's happy because his team is now above the .500 mark with an overall 9-8 record and relieved the team came back after losing a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter. "We just kept our heads up and never let down," said Holzhueter, "I thought Curt Thaler came in and picked up the team when we needed a lift. He did a tremendous job for us." Thaler, a little used reserve, came in to spark his team with four points Thaler however, was not the team's only best supporting player in this drama. Sophomore Andy Brewer saved the best scene for last, scoring 11 of his 14 overall points in the two overtimes. The most climatic part of the game came however with no more than 10 seconds left on the clock in the first overtime. After Byron Center's Paul Roussey, dashed to the basket with a layup and was fouled, the Trojans hopes were dim. Roussey converted to make the score 59-56 Bulldogs. Holzhueter called a timeout, setting the stage for Brewer's late theatrics. As the clock wound down, the BC crowd started to gather for the kill. There were whispers, "should we sing na. na. na, hey. hey. goodbye or turnout the lights?" Unfortunately for them. Brewer made the decision with an exclamation point by hitting a three-pointer from the comer after a couple of nice passes to send the game to the second overtime. "We had good reversal of the ball on Brewer's basket. "Holzhueter said. "Passing the ball was the key for us tonight." Passes that allowed the team to shoot 26-45 from the field for a 57 percent sewing average. Middleville pulled away in the second OT. scoring 13 points to BCs three. Brewer also finished with four steals and six assists. Point guard Matt Liu provided the Trojans with 11 clutch points in the game's early going. The Bulldog's Bryan Howarth finished with 17 points in a losing effort Middleville travels to Lakewood tonight in hopes of a sequel of their Friday grand performance. Middleville proved to be unruly guests in Lee's neigh­ borhood last Tuesday, downing the hapless Rebels by the score of 73-47. Keeping pace with his sea­ son average of 22 points and 12 rebounds a game. Trojan Jeff Roodvoets. led his team with 25 points and 11 rebounds. He was 11 of 12 from the floor and three for three from the free throw line. However, Roodvoets was not alone in contributing to the trouncing. Jim Mason, who scored 10 points. Brian Drummond, nine, and David Olthouse. nine, each stepped forward to take some of the pressure off Roodvoets. "Tonight our other seniors really made strides, " said Middleville six-year coach Kurt Holzhueter. "Besides Jeff, the other seniors have struggled this season." The Trojans were only up by five at the half, 31-26. In the third quarter it was all Middleville, which went mnKnrnNO KKLIKTRMS CALL THE Mhr *Die People Faper* 4 WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 Jeff Roodvoets of Middleville makes way past a Byron Center player for two of his 31 points on a 22-7 run with Roodvoets sitting out most of the period. "I was pleased for them (the other seniors)," said Holzhueter. "They're now playing with more confi­ dence, which gives us an edge the rest of the season." Drummond also added seven assists to the win. Ixe’s Marty Marzean scored 14 points in losing effort. Next year the team will lose Roodvoets as well as the other four seniors. Holzhueter though, expects his team to improve with a talented core of three juniors and four sophomores waiting in the wings. "Despite losing our se­ niors, I feel pretty good about next year’s class, which will also include a talented fresh­ men group as well." Middleville spikers march onward to conference showdown Despite losing two of three matches to Tri-Unity on Monday Feb. 15, Middleville came back to beat Calvin Christian 15-9, 15-3 on Thursday, Feb. 18. Against Tri-Unity the Trojans won the first game 15-8, but had trouble with their scrappy visitors in the last two games, losing 19-17 and 15-7. "We just never got on track in the last contest," said a surprised Middleville coach Cindy Middlebush, who was not expecting much problems with Tri-Unity, a non-conference opponent. After the loss to Tri-Unity, the team members put things behind them and avenged Fighting Scots mat team bows in team districts Caledonia traveled to Lake wood on Wednesday but didn't get very far with the host, losing 48-16. No other results were available from the matchup. The Fighting Scots were in Ionia on Saturday for individual districts their earlier defeat by team in kills was Laura Donker with nine. downing Calvin Christian. Middleville, 5-1 in the O-K Pacing the team with timely sets was the Trojans' Blue Conference, faced successful setter tandem of Godwin last night, results Courtney Rich and Jaime which were not available al Strater, each of whom led the press time. If Trojans proved successful last night, the win team in assists with seven. Tracie Middleton from the would put them in a threeservice line finished with way tie with Godwin and nine points, while Katie Berg Hamilton at 6-1 in league scored two aces, leading the play. Middleville jayvee eagers split two road games Last week Middleville jay vet basketball team split two road games, defeating Lee 72-35 and falling to Delton 55-50 At Ice. the Trojans jumped off to a quick 29 7 first half lead From there. Middleville coasted to victory Brad Williams led the team with20points Jeremy Ander son scored 12 points while Steve Converse scored 11 with nine rebounds Scott Meyers scored 10 points and Tim Roodvoets finished with 8 At Delton. Middleville took a 28-22 lead into halftime, but a strong second half showing by Delton resulted in a 1 rojan 55 50 loss Scott Meyers led the Tro­ jans with II points, while Anderson and Converse finished with 10 each Chris Deblaay added 7 points and Williams had a strong game with 6 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 23. 1993 I Page 19 Second half collapse dooms Scot eagers at South Christian Trying to fight the odds be­ fore a packed Grand Rapids South Christian house is a tough task. Just ask Caledonia coach I-arry Rea. "South Christian got on a roll and fed off their crowd, which rattled us a bit," said Rea. "They showed their ex­ perience and that made the difference in the game." Behind their crowd's rattle, the Sailors rolled to a 78-53 win over the Fighting Scots After looking at a 27-19 Caledonia lead, the hosts called a timeout. The message got through, apparently, as the Sailors took the momentum from the Scots, scoring 10 straight unanswered points to climb to a 29-27 halftime advantage The start of the third quarter did not get any better for Caledonia, which fell victim to South Christian s effective half-court trap. Not able to get the ball over the center line proved costly and Caledonia fell behind 16 points in the third quarter. "We knew what they were going to do. but they pres­ sured us well into making mistakes," said Rea There were bright spots for the Scots however. The team shot over 50 percent in field goal attempts in the first half and played solid defense. Pat Siegeman led his team with 14 points and 10 re­ bounds, followed by David Scheid's 11 and Jason Miner's 10. "We didn't embarrass our­ selves, but we just let the game get away from us," Rea said. Caledonia does not play tonight, but is host to firstplace Forest Hills Northern in Ottawa-Kent Gold action on Friday. Caledonia spikers rebound after loss to South Christian last week If you went to Caledonia's match versus Grand Rapids South Christian last week Monday, you didn't see the Fighting Scots play. You didn't see them, it was al! a drcant What you did see was a team not playing up to its level, not moving and losing to South Christian 15-3, 15I "It was a case of our team playing extremely poor and South Christian playing re­ ally well," said a dejected Caledonia coach Peg Mulhcrin. What brought the team down was al the service line. The Scots were only 66 per­ cent from the line, down from their usual 90% a game. The team only managed seven kills for the entire match, a figure to which Mulhcrin replied, "I have two players who average that a game!" The South Christian match, however, proved to be the exception to Caledonia's rule, as the 'Scots turned things around versus Forest Hills Northern on Thursday, winning two of three matches. Caledonia lost 16-14 in the first one. but came back to win the last two 15-8, 15-8. "Our team realized they can't play like that and expect to win, so it was to nice see them learn from their mis­ takes," said Mulherin. "We had a total turnaround and the mental focus on the match was just outstanding.” Liz Mast and Laura Shane each had seven kills, while Mast also had four blocks. "Liz did a terrific job on de­ fense allowing others to play their positions for digs and returns," commented Mulherin. Jenny Tuinstra also turned in 15 assists. Caledonia now stands at 42 in the O-K Gold Conference, and 26-10 over­ all. The Caledonia volleyball team saw plenty of action during the week of Feb. 8-13. In the Fighting Scots' match with Kenowa Hills, the team started on the right foot, downing the visiting squad in two out three matches. Though they dropped the first contest 15-6, they came back to win the last two 15-5. 15-1. Liz Mast ciNitributed seven kills to the victory, followed by Isaura Shane s six. Shane also finished the game with three solo blocks. In their Feb. 11 Thursday match-up with Cedar Springs, the Fighting Scots finished the Red Hawks in easy fashion 15-6, 15-6. Jenny Tuinstra led the team in assists with 10. On the 13th, Caledonia traveled to Godwin for the Creston Invitational and fin­ ished second in pool play. In the team's match with Grandville, the team lost both games, 15-5 and 16-14. Versus Hudsonville, the squad split taking the first one 16-14 and losing the sec­ ond 15-11. Losing the first three out of four matches can cause a team to forget about the rest of the day and give up. Caledonia did the opposite, winning three out of their last four including wins 150, 15-6 over Grand Rapids Central and a split with Grand Rapids Christian 15-10 (loss), 15-6 (win). Coach Peg Mulherin felt the team's slow start was a result of not being warmed up. ”We just couldn’t get going in the beginning." said Mulherin. "but as the day Middleville frosh eagers picked up two more wins The freshman basketball team picked up two more w ms last week improving their record to 12-3 overall In the first game the Troians defeated Tnlnity 64-59 Leading the way for the Tro­ jans were Brian Brewer with |9 points. Jason Gearhart. 11 points, and Dwight Wade with 10 points The Trojans also defeated Delton 76-31 Once again the Trojans played good team defense and had a well balanc ed scoring attack Brewer again led the wav with 20 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Greg Kutbra with 14. Jason Gearhart 9. Dwight Wade 8. and T J Sc hut and Jerry Postma with 7 each Also playing well for the Tro Ians were Evan Charnheriin. Brad Enders and Bob Reurink progressed, the team adjusted to each other and started to make progress. Caledonia finished in a three-way tie for pool play with Grand Rapids Christian and Hudsonville. The team beat Christian 15-10 to ad­ vance to a showdown with Hudsonville, with the 'Scots prevailing 15-12 In quarterfinal action, Caledonia ran into a tough Jenison squad, losing to the Wildcats, 16-14 and 15-8. "The girls played hard but I think we were just physically tired toward the end." said Mulherin. "What hurt us was having no rest in-between the pool play and quarterfinals." For the day, Liz Mast hid 10 blocks and 27 kills while Jenny Tuinstra finished with 29 kills and 11 aces. Tuinstra also led the way in assists with 58. 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Michigan 49333 120th Year Caledonia Village Council adopts $390,698 budget by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week adopted its budget for 1993-94. Not one resident came to the public hearing to comment on the proposed allocations. Council approved a $390,698 budget, up slightly from the one from 1992-93, of $387,181. The new fiscal year’s budget includes appropriations of $231,054 for the general fund, $119,885 for the sewer fund, $31,704 for the major street fund and $8,055 for the local street fund. Last year's budget designated $213,984 for the general fund. $131,885 for the sewer fund. $33,142 for lhe major street fund and $8,090 for the local street fund. Similarly, most line items in the budget show only slight changes from last year. Village Clerk Jackie Cherry said that completion last year of the Maple Street improvements and other road repairs, plus the lower interest rates on investments accounted for some of the changes in budget priorities this year. Anticipating rising legal costs, the council has set aside $30,000 for that expense. Last year, the council originally budgeted $15,000 for legal costs, but found legal fees were nearly double that amount during the 1992-93 fiscal year. Another increased line item is the village's share of the county assessment fix the Caledonia branch of lhe county library, which this year will jump to $7,388, jnore than a $1,000 increase over last year. The council also allocated $1,000 for council members to attend conferences on village government. "We’d like to see our members attend more of these educational sessions," commented Cherry. With the completion of the village-township hall in 1992, the council cashed in $60,000 in certificates of deposit and amended its budget to transfer $3,000 from its general fund and fund balance to pay for its share of constructing lhe new office building and meeting hall Those expenses will not play a part in this year's budgeting. However, the village now will share maintenance costs of the new building and grounds with the township, plus maintain the village offices. Previously, village officials operated from offices in their Sm budget, page 3 Lon Myers (left) will serve os Middleville Villoge President. Jim Oliver wos op pointed os Pro-Tern President. Myers is Middleville’s chosen Council President by Margaret Fouler Staff Writer Lon Myers, who has been serving as Middleville Village Middleville Village Council adopts a $921,000 budget after hearing by Margaret Fow ler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council approved a $921 .(XX) budget for 1993 last week im­ mediately after a public hearing. The budget, which was prepared by Village Manager Ev Manshum and Secretary Chris Mugridge, was delayed. Manshum had just taken his post in November Since the village has decided to use a new software package, translating revenues, expen­ ditures and planning for the future also took additional time. • We set the program up so that it could be used for many years,” explained Manshum. As the staff members adjust to using the computer, many things, such as water and sewer billings, will be generated from the program The $921,600 budget for 1993 is less than last year’s final figure of $1.094.189 that was $8,605 over the planned budget. After tapping into the general fund for that deficit spending, the fund balance of the village accounts for the beginning of 1993 was $590,584. (Investment ac­ counts are not included.) This is possibly subject to change because an audit hasn't been done yet. posed budget came as a result of Manshum preparing the budget by the accrual method, rather than on a cash basis. Reduction of the budget came in several areas. Cost of the police depart­ ment was reduced by a change in personnel. The hiring of two part-time officers instead of one full-time will save the dollars for the village. Another area, the sewer system, had costs last year that were directly related to Village Manager Ev Manshum and Villoge Secretory Chris Mugridge talk about which bills will come from which accounts when dealing with the new com­ puterized accounting system for Middleville. checking into a new system. That money will not have to be spent again. In fact, if low-interest financing for the proposed new system comes through, some of those expenditures will be repaid to the general fund. Another aspect of the budget reduction is due to the fact that the Director of Public Works. Gerald Britten is out on disability for a back injury This area is being covered by three men now. According to Manshum. They said they don't know when or if Britten will return. Now that the budget has been prepared and accepted, Manshum will take the time to look into other problem areas. One of those areas is the cost of water in the village "Middleville has probably got the lowest cost for water any where in the state,” Man­ shum said "There has been an increase for many years and this has become a deficit area for the village.” "Not only are the rates ex­ tremely low . about 25 percent of our customers are delin­ quent." he said "And that’s not fair to those who regularly pay their water bill.” Many of the residents qualify for the minimum pay mem of $18 per quarter for water "I realize that I’m not going to be very popular when it comes time to collect the delinquent accounts and in­ crease the cost for water.” Manshum said See budget page 2 President Pro Tern for the past two years, was chosen presi­ dent last Tuesday evening. Before accepting lhe new position. Myers first had to resign from his former post He succeeds Bill Hardy, who had resigned because he is moving outside the village limits Jim Oliver was appointed the new Village President Pro Tern. Myers has served on the Village Council for seven years. He will continue to serve on the committees for finance, personnel and village property. "I am willing to serve as village president because of the council’s support and con­ fidence in me,” said Myers. Council meetings will con tinue to be short since much of the groundwork is done by committees of three or less prior to the twice monthly meetings. "Many people think that the trustees don’t put much time into their positions.” Myers said. "But there is a lot of time spent in these commit­ tees. We’ve found that this is much more efficient than try­ ing to do everything as a coun­ cil at the regular meetings ” Oliver is a relative newcomer to the council He was voted in as a trustee in 1990 In this position. Oliver's primary responsibility will be to fill in if the president is not available Oliver, who is a teacher at Hastings High School, has been a Middleville resident since 1972. "I don’t think I’ll really be putting in a lot more time w ith the council unless I need to at tend more meetings,” he said. Oliver now serves on the committees for finance and personnel and is the chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Both men sec the continuing sewer project as one that will continue to dominate the council’s attention until the project is completed Another item that is at the top of their list of priorities is obtaining funds in the form of grants to finance the in­ frastructure for the industrial park The council last week also approved the purchase of an Oneida Copier for the village offices at the cost of $2,100. It will replace an older copier that has been passed on to the Middleville Police Department YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 In This Issue... • Yankee Springs Twp. drafts bed and breakfast ordinance • Caledonia Library fundraiser moves “inch by inch’’ • Thornapple Kellogg students kick off fundraiser • Caledonia students learn about Malcolm X —----------------------------- ---------- ----------------- - �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 2. 1993 Yankee Springs drafts bed and breakfast ordinance by .Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Plann ing and Zoning Board, with the help of Bed & Breakfast owner John Rough, has drafted an ordinance to regulate this type of business in the township Rough operates the Sandy Beach Bed & Breakfast and Roughy’s Resort on his lakefront land on the nor­ thwest shore of Gun Lake When John and Linda Rough planned their bed and breakfast, which opened near ly two years ago while there was no township ordinance dealing with such businesses, they followed state guidelines Their experience was very helpful in drafting the (ownship ordinance according to Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Ken Worsham Basic guidelines in the or­ dinance require an average lake frontage of 75 feet, the home must be a private residence that is occupied by the owner, no more than five bedrooms can be rented, and a continental breakfast can be served Bed and breakfasts can not run a gift shop or a restaurant on the premises For two people. 100 square feet of room must be provided with 50 square feet more for each additional person All establishments must be in compliance with state fire laws. Anyone whe wants to start a bed and breakfast will need to apply for a special exception use permit, said Worsham. The board has scheduled a public hearing for this new or­ dinance and a proposed rezon mg for Thursday. April 15. The hearing has been schedul­ ed for April rather than March because of time constraints for public notification The rezoning request comes from Bob Brady. Al Conklin and Stan Cordts for 16 acres of land just off Chief Noonday Road on Parker They are proposing a residential development for this site. However, it is now zoned agricultural. A residential zoning is necessary for their project The master plan for the township will need to be changed said Worsham The public hearing will be held at the same time as the one for the new bed and breakfast ordinance Youth baseball signup March 29 Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball (TKYB) has set Monday. March 29. for its registration deadline for the 1993 season Most of those who played last year soon will receive a 1993 registration form in the mail. Newcomers and those missed by the computer will Caledonia ' Chiropractic Center ... is pleased to announce that TOM McPherson ... has joined the staff Tom brings his experience of 11 years of paramedic service and 3 years experience of massage therapy. He is still working to complete his training as a licensed message therapist and a specialty program of certified neuromuscular re-education Massage therapy basically is rehabilitative, but it also has been effective in reducing stress, improving circulation and muscle tone and in help­ ing overcome the pain of muscle spasms He is looking forward to serving the area and asks that you call to set up your appointment 600 E. MAIN STREET %Phone 891-8153 be able to pick up a registra­ tion form at the principal's of­ fice of their respective schools beginning Monday. March 8. The TKYB registration fee will again be $20. with a $5 late fee for registrations postmarked after March 29. TKYB will furnish hats, shirts and team and individual pic­ tures. There will be a trip to Tiger Stadium and during the last two weeks of April, the organization will hold its an­ nual sub sale. Youngsters must be bet­ ween first and eighth grade to participate in the TKYB pro­ gram First and secondgraders will play tee-ball; third- and fourth-graders, coaches pitch; fifth- and sixth­ graders pitch to each other; and seventh- and eighth­ graders make up the traveling Pony League teams. Coaching position are still available at all four levels (moms are also are eligible for coaching jobs). Also always needed are um­ pires. Ninth grade through retirees is the desired age range for umps. There will be a clinc for TKYB and Pony League um­ pires this year to help the newer umps to become more confident and comfortable. This clinic also will serve to refresh the memories of the core of veteran umpires as to TKYB rule modifications. Those interested in being a coach or an umpire may call Mike Bremer at 795-3075. TKMS kicks off fundraiser Thornopple-Kellogg Middle School students hod a mini-pep assembly to kick off the major fundraiser that is directed by the Parents and Educators in Partnership group. Once again, the middle schoolers will be selling Morley Chocolates. Students in Gail Stewart's community service class did a little skit showing off the prizes. (From left) Jeannie Baker, Tonya Richer, and Jeremy Shriver model clothing, while Jason Cowham, Paula Sweeney, and Dominick Ronchetti drive the limo to McDonalds. The top two sellers from each grade will be treated to a limousine ride and dinner at McDonalds. Orders will be taken through Monday. March 8. Wedding Maines-Garbow plan to join hands on June 26,1993 BUDGET, cont. from thefront page Last year’s loss was nearly $40,000 for the water system. “We can’t continue to run it with a deficit like that." he said. In fact, this is the next area of concentration for Manshum as village manager. He will work directly with the Village Council to adopt policies regarding the water system and cost to customers. — Call for — MILLER REAL ESTATE “The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940" THIS WEEK’S FEATURED HOME CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • Bates: 5 words kx ‘2.75 men 10'per word If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge Deadline is Friday at 4:00 pzn. 0 Apple Barrel FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES BE SURE AND SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER! MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 497 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 lEJ Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker, GRI 795-9521 Kay Stolsonburg, Assoc. 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Meanwhile, anyone who has a delinquent account now should contact the village of­ fice to discuss payment. Man­ shum said that for those who can’t make full payment, it is possible for a pay ment plan to be arranged Manshum said he feels that as village manager his primary job is that of an administrator As time permits, he would like to have the chance to get to know business owners and residents Kimberly Shaffer Maines and Mark Victor Garlow, both of Caledonia, will be joined in marriage in June 26, 1993. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Suzanne Strauss of Burlington, Vt. and Mr. and Mrs. George Maines of Caledonia. She is a 1990 graduate of Davenport College. The future grixtm is the son of Paul and Barbara Garbow, also of Caledonia. He is a 1987 graduate of Caledonia High School. Reg ‘1i 19 neg if Sale ends Saturday. March 6 Others In Stock — All Craft Books 1 In Stock JL V Off Rainbow ’s End YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 OPEN Monday-Fnaay 9 to 8; OQ. Ilfti Custom Framing Alterations and our NEW SERVICE drop off station for �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 2, 1993 / Page 3 CHS cheerleading squad has joined an 80-team competition in Mattawan Open house to honor Richard Count’s 60th Birthday March 7 Family and friends are in­ vited to a 60th birthday open house in honor of Richard Count Sunday. March 7. from I to 4 pm al the Middleville United Methodist Church. 111 Church St . Middleville Casual western anire is sug­ gested. Your presence is the only gift requested Richard Count Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Progress in teaming and math At the recent special meeting of the Board of Education, two excellent staff reports were presented The middle school principal and staff presented a progress report on “Teaming” and the district math committee review­ ed for the board an overview of the new math program at each grade level and presented the draft copy of the K-12 math out­ comes that have been developed. Public Act 25 requires each school district to establish a core curriculum for its students at the elementary , middle and secondary levels. The core curriculum shall define outcomes to be achieved by all pupils and be based on the school district's educational mission, long-range student goals and student per­ formance objectives. There are 10 acres of the State Model Curriculum outcomes They are: mathematics, language arts (which includes reading and writing), world studies, science, life management, physical education and health, career and employability, cultural and aesthetic awareness, arts and technology. Each district in the state in required to develop outcomes in each of the above 10 areas. There has been an agreement bet­ ween the school districts in the Kent Intermediate School District to cooperate in the development of each of the core curriculum areas. The first area of agreement reached by the Kent Curriculum Council has been to agree on a schedule for their adoption with mathematics being the first core curriculum area to be completed. This summer, the Thomapple Kellogg School will be sen­ ding staff member representatives that will be working with the other K1SD schools in the development of the language arts core curriculum. The outcomes are based on the “Michigan K-12 program standards of quality ” document, which is defin­ ed by the various “essential goals and objectives” documents developed by the Michigan State Board of Education. The K-12 mathematics curriculum mission state me nt: The mission of the Thomapple Kellogg School District is to ensure mastery of mathematics core unit outcomes for all students and to provide learning opportunities in mathematics. The purpose of the K-12 mathematics program is to provide a sequential curriculum that will ensure student mastery of core outcomes and an opportunity for extended learning in order to achieve the mathematics outcomes. The learner will: 1. Explain, apply and justify number concepts. 2. Explain, apply and justify measurement concepts. 3. Gather, organize, interpret and use data 4. Explain, apply and justify spatial relationships. 5. Explain, apply and justify algebraic concepts. The mathematics program outcomes integrate technology, other disciplines and the following processes: logic, estima­ tion. mental arithmetic, problem identification, problem solv­ ing and mathematical communication The Thomapple Kellogg School District has made signifi­ cant progress in mathematics starting at the early elementary level in building understanding using the "Math Their Way” program. Throughout the elementary years understanding is stressed as well as the de\elopment of computational skills. At the middle school level a student enters “ trans it tonal” math and has the opportunity to complete algebra I and even geometry if they are ready. In high school, students either enter algebra or continue the completion of transitional math A student must complete two years of nuthematics in high school to meet graduation requirements However, it is possi­ ble for a student to take a full four years of mathematics, in­ cluding college advanced placement calculus. It is our goal that all students complete and understand algebra A special thank y ou to all the staff taking part in the presenta­ tions and to all the staff that are working diligently to develop and implement school improvements and the core curriculum for the Thomapple Kellogg School. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer After a two-year hiatus, all three Caledonia cheerleading squads this year joined an 80-team competition Feb 20 in Mattawan “It was exciting to take all three squads this year.” said CHS varsity cheerleading coach Betty Caskey “We haven't done that in the last two years, and now the younger girls are looking for­ ward to future competitions. ” Caskey said that cheerleaders are judged not only on such expected qualities as spirit and en­ thusiasm. but also on creativi­ ty. voice inflection, crispness of motion, jumps and mounts and overall appearance. At Mattawan, each squad performed two cheers, com­ peting against squads of their grade level in their school class Each of the CHS teams came home w ith an honor and a feeling that they had per­ formed well, Caskey said. The freshmen earned a fourth place in their grade, the varsity a I Oth and the junior varsity won a spirit award. “I'm very pleased.” said Caskey “Right now. we compete only once a year, and most of the other squads who were there compete at least several times a year However, while we want to become more competitive, we also want to keep cheerleaders doing what they 're supposed to do — sup­ port the team and work for school spirit ” Caskey added that some schools have two cheerleading squads, one that handles the school spirit aspect and another that is strictly a com­ petition squad. “It's hard to beat squads The 1992-93 CHS winter season varsity cheerleading squad shows off one of its more difficult formations. On the left, Tammy Lynn and Brenda Kaechele balance Missy Scholten, while in the center, Jenny Neil and Nicole Nicholas display a Rus­ sian.' Emmarie Schut and Christie Weed support Christa Peck (right), while Brigitte Stephen completes the formation in the front. Not pictured is cheerleader D'Anna Hopper. that do nothing but work toward competition." Caskey commented. “While our girls did very well... the varsity was really 'on'...the place they got doesn't really reflect their per­ formance. A tenth just doesn’t sound like much, and really, we did think we would place higher. But considering the competition, the size of some of the other squads, and how critical the judging was. we re happy ” Caskey said that the Caledonia cheerleading pro­ gram is looking toward com­ peting in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Girls’ Competitive Cheer “A lot of people still don't know cheerleading is now considered a sport in Michigan, and our squads must follow the guidelines of the MHSAA and the local athletic department “This (Mattawan) coiupcti tion will help us prepare for the MHSAA contest Com peting at that level is one of our goals.” she said Epsilon Jazz Band plays at Mid Villa The Vintage Jazz Club of West Michigan will present the Epsilon Jazz Band from Petoskey at the Middlevilla Inn March 14. The band will celebrates its 30th year this summer, and this concert is a rare chance to hear them this far south. The Epsilon Jazz Band will consist of Bob King, trumpet; Jim Acker, trombone; leader. Bud Bechtold, clarinet and saxes; Bob Bryam, piano; Gil Ogawa, banjo; Al Smith, bass; and Dick Twelvetrees, drums. The concert will be at the BUDGET9 cont. from thefront page homes. The council this year designated $9,800 to cover payment of building-related items such as supplies, telephone and utitlities, and it also has budgeted $10,000 for a new office computer. A new item for the village's budget is the cost of hiring a planner to advise the Village Council and Planning Commission with major developments getting under way in the village. The council budgeted $3,000 to cover the planner's fees. It also set aside as unclassified funds $22,000 for possible hiring of a village manager, and an undesignated sum of $24,446. Complete copies of the budget can be found at the village office, 250 Maple St. Middlevilla on M-37 from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 14. Table service and a dance floor are available. Admission at the door will be $12 for Vintage Jazz Club members and $15 for non members. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 2, 1993 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN It’s a beautiful world out I would hate to be on the farm and have a lot of chores to do But I only have to walk a lit­ tle. and fill my big iron kettle that I use for a woodbox. So my little amount of shoveling that 1 do to get to the metal wood shed is enough for me to handle every morning But when we went for a walk this a m it gave me a good workout That is just what gets my blood cir­ culating faster Lu Ward's sister from Philadelphia is staying with her for a few days So then the rest of Lu’s family drop in to visit with her When I talked to the Steensmas. I think it was daughter Becky who told me that they now have three new lambs One came on Feb 6 and two arrived on Feb 14 It sure is a good way to teach children respcnsibility. to have to care for animals. Good work. Steensmas I'm glad that time of my life is past now But I really en­ joyed it now that I survived it Virginia Root was able to talk with all of her children over the last weekend Katie Wieringa said that they and their neighbors sure appreicate Phil Wenger plow­ ing them out after the snowfalls It's such a nice neighborly thing to do But when we lived on our farm on Cherry Valley , they were do­ ing the same thoughtful things for the neighbors Betty Koeplinger said she is now back to work On Mon­ day. her first day back, she was really glad to get home She had both feet operated on and it had been six weeks since she had taken time off. it was good to get back, but home looked very nice She said that she had work­ ed downtown for a law firm for. 27 years, and just loves her work. It is so challenging and no two days are the same Someone asked her when she was going to retire and she said, "when I was no longer interesting '' Lib Palmer called me to tell me that she and a lot of Mid­ dleville area residents went on the "Walk for Warmth'' on the 20th. Also walking were Florence Fiala. Chris and Rex Schaad. Margaret Eavey CI call her Mike). Helen Scon and Bob Cisler They col­ lected almost $800 Mike Bremer couldn't walk because his daughter had some event and wanted to go watch her. so he will coiled the pledged amounts. Lib Palmer said she went on the one-mile walk, but has always done the three-mile walk every other year Beny and Paul Newman were taken out by some of the children for their anniversary . The rest who could not come called. This was on Monday evening. Lois Bremer said that a while back Francie and Dan Tobin went up to Clare to visit son Dave and Colleen and family for dinner Hope that none of you folks hurt yourselves by shoveling when you shouldn't have. We sure are experiencing winter Guess that is all the news for no*. As soon as my Luffa Sponge seeds come. I want to start and plant the few that come in a package They take so long and usually don't mature here in Michigan I use my sponge on my whole body to help keep the circulation going They never seem to wear out. They are a huge vine and take up as much space as a pumpkin vine, but take longer to mature So spring can’t be so tar away. I'm at least thinking spring. Visit with you folks next week. A great big hut to all of you wonderful people Class of ’88 reunion set The officers of the Class of 1988 of Caledonia High School are planning its fifthyear class reunion The reunion has been scheduled for Saturday. Aug 14. at the Caledonia Sport­ sman's Club More details will be sent to class members before the reu­ nion date. For more information, call Samantha Thompson at 098-6405 or Keith Tubergen at 457-8905 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9 45am, 11:00a.m. k 6 00p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer k Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45 a m. 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Music, leffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Praye Awana................... ,..................... KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET PHONE: 698-8252 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers. Pastor • 698-9024 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care” Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 West Main Middleville, mite Rev. James Cusack west of stop light Sunday Senrice 9:30 a.m. Phone 891-9259 Pastor Monte C. Bell Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00 a.m. k 11 00 a m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service Scott Taylor 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH -I 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49.U8 • 7*5-7903 Bamer Free Programs for All Ages i Sunday Worship 10:00 am Wednesday Family Night" 6 00 p m Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock “God Cares for You" Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship. Pastor Jeffrey Lee ........... 1000 a.m. ........... 1100 am 6:0l p m Phone 795-7076 (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30a.m. Sunday School......................................... ,11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................ ..6.30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....... ............... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............. ............... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday................. ............... 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor RAY DOUBLESTEIN CHURCH 314 E Main St . Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 p m ......................... ......................... Every Sunday Catechism Classes Taught By Traditional Religious Nuns. 765-3073 or 364-5194 Sunday Services............................................... 10 30 a m Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 upOf Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services...... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children s Church/Youlh Worship during morning services. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adult*. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Cods family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service. Sunday School..................... Evening Worship Service.. 10 00 a m 11:15a.m. ..600 pm YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School..............9 45 a m Morning Worship............................. 1 TOO a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Ofi.ce Phone — 795-9266 $ MOST HOLY A* ROSARY Wesleyan Church "a new and exciting fellowship" at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Services....... 9:45 a m. & 6:00 p.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH .9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN Associate Pastor • Sunday School............... Sun. Morning Worship. Evening Service............ LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST ftuiucu United ifrctlirai QH|urd| M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH (Elie OOIH (Timr {IHctljorfiat (Shurrh 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6:00 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes 7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss. Pastor — 868-7113 — Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Schoo!.. Sunday Morning Worship 8 30am 9 45 am. 1100 a.m Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WhifneyvHe Ave at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School...................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship.................... 10 30 am Sunday Evening Worship...................... 6 00 p m Wed Midweek Prayer 5 Stole Study 7 00 p m Stev Wilborn Dooson. Pastor Steve Jocxson. routci Pastor! M*e looney, Music Dv The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8)46 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday 10 00 a m JK-y Morning Worship..... 11:00am Evening Worship....... 6 00 p.m KTJF Wcd Fdlowsh,P....... 7 30 P m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 2, 1993 / Page 5 Union Bank branch in Lake Odessa is opening up soon! by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Freeport area businesses and residents will no longer have;to leave town to do their banking Union Bank Lake Odessa is opening a branch office this week at a site on Division Street between L&J’s and Freeport Supply, the location formerly occupied by United Bank Erin Johnson, who is originally from the Lowell area, will be the branch manager “We want people to know that this will be a full service bank." Johnson said "Some services like night deposits and drive through service won’t be available until a per manent building is put in Actual opening day depends on the progress of contractors in renovating the modular unit that will house the bank Rounding out the staff is Lydia Endsley who will be head teller. Illadell Barcroft -....... ............... ■ and Jamie Coats According to Max Vipon. president of the Lake Odessa bank. “We’re ready to go Regulators are satisfied and our staff for the branch have been trained “We re going to offer the whole nine yards." said Johnson, “everything from savings and checking accounts to mortgage and car loans " “Our rates of interest paid on deposits and charged on loans will be comparable or better than other area banks. ” be added The bank will also be offer­ ing a special CD promotion said Vice President Sue Dahms Branch hours will be from 9 a m to 4 30 pm Monday through Thursday and 9am to 5:30 p m on Friday There will be a grand open­ ing celebration, but that date hasn’t been set yet Vipon in­ dicated that they wanted to wait until better weather in late April or May Obituary Elmer Edward Neeson MIDDLEVILLE - Elmer Edward Neeson, 68, of Middleville passed away Monday, February 22, 1993 at his home in Middleville. Mr. Neeson was bom on June 21, 1924 in Williams, Michigan. He was a World War II Veteran of the Air Force. He was shot down over Krems, Austria and w'as in a prison camp for 21 months. He was a member of D.A.V., member of the 94th Bomb Group, life member of the American Ex-Prisoner of War Incorporated-Stalag No. 17 B-Kriegie, Germany. Mr. Neeson worked at FCM in Grand Rapids, and Whites in Gertrude E. Wiersema Freeport Branch Manager Erin Johnson (left) and Lake Odessa Union Bank President Max Vipon are anxious to open the doors for business at the new Freeport branch of the bank. .................. .............................................................— ■■■ . ■■ Middleville Official Village Council Minutes February 9 1993 President Hardy called the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m Present Bray Myers Mugridge Oliver. Sc he 11 inger. and Vandenberg Absent None Guetft Mr and Mrs James French. Louis, Carol, and Barb Veenstro Mr and Mrs. Jim Cole and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press Minutes of the January 26. 1993 minutes were approved os read. Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows. Total to Payroll........... $22 934.15 Total To Motor Pool....... 4,268.00 Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating & Maintenance ........................................ $8 000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance ..................................... $26 000.00 Support by VondenBerg Ayes all Carried. Oliver presented to Council o resolution concerning Y.M.C.A Barry County. Inc. Oliver moved that Council approve the Recrea­ tion Contract resolution with Y.M.C.A. Barry County, Inc. Sup­ port by Schellinger Ayes all. Corned Oliver moved that Council ap­ prove the Recreation Contract for the year of 1993 with Y M C A Barry County Inc Sup port by Myers. Ayes all. Carried Manager Manshum read the resolution from the Thornapple Township approval for a sewer district. Bray moved that Council adopt the resolution for Disignation of Street Administrator. Council designated Manager Everil Man­ shum os Street Administrator. Supfsort by VondenBerg. Ayes oil. Carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the January Police Activity. Jim Cole approached Council requesting for hook-up of water services to his property. Will 891-9201 1-800-438*7156 PROPERTY CENTRE WALL LAKE 1 lakefront plus 2 back lots. Call Judy VanderMeer, Century 21 Property Centre, 1-800-438-7156. CALEDONIA 10(A) in subdivision near village & schools. Location!! Call Thelma, Century 21 Property Centre, 891-9201,891-8078. CALEDONIA Walkout building site. Over 2 acres. Priced below market for easy sole. Call Tim. Century 21 Property Centre. 891-9201. LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS Near Morrison Lake Private ranch on 10(A). Wooded. Large pond and stream. 3 bedrooms. Priced in low $80 s. Call Tim, Century 21 Property Centre. 1800-438-7156, 891-9201. • Patrick Hammond • John Bauw . • • • Tim Wilkinson John Harvey Thelma Danigelis Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours: AAondoy-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9 1 Middleville. He is survived by his wife, Doris; mother. Margaret May Tibbets; sister. Irene Abasse; four sons and families. David. Richard, Donald. Daniel; eight grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; several nieces and nephews; three brothers-inlaw. Dale and Steve Shively and Timothy Farrell. He was preceded in death by his father. Roy Neeson. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at his home with family and friends. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. meet with Public works commit­ tee for further discussion on this matter President Hardy appointed Trustee John Mugridge to serve on the Personal Finance, and Public Works Committees. President Hardy submitted his resignation to council effective midnight February 9 1993. VondenBerg moved that Council enter into Closed Ses sion for the purpose of discuss­ ing pending litigation. Support by Schellinger Roll call. Bray aye, Myers aye. Mugridge aye, Oliver aye. Schellinger aye, VondenBerg aye. and Hardy aye. Motion carried. Council entered into closed session at 7:29 p.m. VondenBerg moved to return to regular session at 7:57 p.m. Support by Oliver. Roll call, Bray aye, Myers aye. Mugridge aye. Oliver aye, Schellinger aye, VondenBerg aye, and Hardy aye. Motion carried. VondenBerg moved that Council approve the agreement between Andrew Frontz and the Village of Middleville os discuss­ ed in closed session. Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business, Myers moved for odjournoment. Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (200) WAYLAND - Gertrude E. (Wilson) Wiersema, 78, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 28, 1993 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Wiersema is survived by one son, William H. (Karen) Wiersema Jr., of Irons; two grandsons; William III and Scott; two greatgrandchildren, William David and Krysha Luon; one sister, Sarah Wissner of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Wiersema and grandson David Wilson Wiersema. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 2 at the Rest Lawn Memorial Park Chapel, Grand Rapids with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating Burial was at Rest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. READY, AIM, 1111! Whitneyville Church plans Missions Conference Whitneyville Bible Church. 8546 Whitneyville Ave. S.E.. Alto, will have its annual Mis­ sions Conference March 7-12. The theme of the con­ ference will be "Missions Means Me ” The conference will begin Sunda). March 7. with a men’s breakfast at 7:30 a m. with the Rev Charles Hufstetler. SEND Inc . as the speaker Other speakers for the day will be 9:30 a m.. Becky Martin. TEAM. Nepal. India. 10:30 am. Dr Dun Gordy. New Tribes; and I p.m Sam and Kathy Damgehs. New Tribes Language Institute The conference will con­ tinue nightI) at 7 p m. Mon­ di) through Friday Other Missionaries who will be speaking throughout the week include Ed Rumley. Manhattan Bible Church. NY; Jay DeBoer. David s House Ministries; Bob Pvcraft. AW ANA; and a DEGAGE Ministries representative Fall In Love With Our Tax Benefits! 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Monday thru Friday and ’ttl Noon on Saturday LENDER �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 2. 1993 New children s area nears completion Caledonia Library fundraiser moves ‘inch by inch’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If “slow and steady wins the race.’* then the Caledonia library’s fund-raising cam­ paign for new shelving will take a blue ribbon Librarian Jane Heiss reports that about SI,600 has been raised so far in its ‘ Inch by Inch" campaign which kicked off last November The goal is to raise $5,000 for a new shelving unit to house books in the adult collection Heiss admits that if she had her "d'ruthers," the cam­ paign would be closer to the half way mark by now. But she also speaks gratefully of the local businesses, families and Caledonia Elementary students who have contributed so far Their names all arc "displayed proudly” on a contributors* list near the cir­ culation desk Heiss also is grateful for the donated materials and labor that made possible the new children’s area at the south end of the library By removing a wall, the former story-telling room has been turned into a square foot area just for kids, where the youngsters can look for books or read in their own cozy space Light from a south window and a fresh coat of paint brighten the new area, along with two new lights installed over the nearby circulation desk. The suspended ceiling over the desk also has been rehung, she said “I would arrive in the mor­ ning. and something new would have been done over­ night." she said "Everyone has done such a good job for our library Moving a large shelving unit into the children’s area is all that’s left to complete the remodeling there, and the former children’s book shelves in the center of the library now* will be used for reference materials With the children’s area complete, purchasing the new shelves for the adult books becomes the most urgent need for the library. Heiss said, and that is why the "Inch by Inch" campaign was started. "I know these aren’t the best of times for many peo­ ple." Heiss said. “But even very small gifts — OPEN HOUSES — Sunday, March 7th, 1993 1:00-4:00 P.M. T2M1 MIDDLEVILLE 2 AREA story farm house w character on 6.6 acres. MFU. 4 BR , 2 plus baths, w Homeowners War­ ranty Barn plus pole born 30x60 & Mich, basement. Lots of storage area Call Chuck 868 6097. Hl I I 6100 MOE RD. 1:00-4:00 P.M. Beautiful 3 BR ranch on approx. 10 pic­ turesque acres. Pole barn 24x32 w/elec., water, all set for horses. Pasture fenced in. Has cent, air, vaulted ceiling, garage wired for 220. Must see! Call Karen. 795-933V P2M1. MIDDLEVILLE 2201 CHERRY VALLEY RD. 2:00-5:00 P.M. Coledo nia Schools. Beautiful setting on Thornoppie Rv. with 81’ waterfront. 2 story walkout with 3 bedroom, 1% bath & 2 fireplaces. Home Warranty & newer carpet & paint. Many extras. Call Potty, 792-9974. D1M1. CASCADE TWP. 4976 SEQUOIA DRIVE 2:00-5:00 P.M. L2M8. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS LAKE frontage Sharp, 3 BR ranch on 2.34 acres. 209’ frontage on a private lake. Well main­ tained. Den in basement, 3 yrs. old. $60s. Call Lix. 795 9849 HATHAWAY 5251 UPTON RO. WE NEED LISTINGS can help out. If all our users could contribute just a dollar or two. wed reach our goal in no time " Contributors can "buy" an inch of shelf space for as little as $1. while $36 will purchase a whole shelf. Any contribu­ tions of $50 or more will house a "collection" of books. The Caledonia Elementary Student Council raised enough for one shelf, while Cal El teacher Megan Brown’s fifth­ grade class donated another, and the student body as a whole purchased vet one more Heiss emphasized that a number of area businesses, in­ dividuals and civic organiza­ tions also have chipped in. The names of all con­ tributors are "displayed pro­ udly " on a board near the cir­ culation desk Any persons wishing to donate inches or a shelf as a memorial can have their con­ tribution recognized with a plaque on that shelf or unit. Heiss added All donations are tax deductable. Library Board Member Jay Shook even has made sure that lumber left over from the remodeling will help out the cause He has "recycled" the wood into bluebird houses, which are on sale for $10 as part of the fund-raising effort. They are on display at the library “We’ve even put out in­ structions on how to mount the houses," smiled Heiss. She also expressed her ap­ preciation of the volunteers who come in to shelve books, check out materials and work wherever Heiss needs them. "I could never operate without these wonderful peo­ ple," she said emphatically. The new children's area and the new shelving units are not the only improvements Heiss would like to see happening at the Caledonia library, however. She also wants to see some technology available to library users so they can locale infor­ mation and resources through computer networks already in existence. The Kent County Library System has purchased public access computer monitors for the branch libraries and Caledonia’s unit is set for in­ stallation this spring, Heiss "Now our users won't have to depend just on me to find what they need.’’ she e xpiained _______ ___ Caledonia Librarian Jane Heiss and library volunteer Riu Roosien look over the bluebird houses which are on sale at the library. The little houses were made from scrap lumber by Library Board member Jay Shook. Proceeds of the sale will help purchase a new 'book bay' unit like the one seen in the picture. Alecia Bolhuis, 3, of Middleville, finds a comfortable spot in the children's sec tion of the Caledonia Library where she can read to a faithful friend. Sarah Niemeyer, 5, of Caledonia, who also likes to read, watches the story time.' Heiss also is writing a grant so she can purchase additional reference materials for the library, and she is waiting to hear whether she has been successful in obtaining any funds through another grant she has written for a children’s "Bookbrain” com­ puter station. "So far, that’s still up in the air," she said. The county is investigating the purchase of full-text LIST WITH US, IF YOUR HOME DOESN’T SELL, WE CAN BUY IT. MH3M. MIDDLEVILLE AREA Reduced for quick sole below Blue Book price. 14x60 Academy home in very good condition. Appliances in­ cluded Call Deb 623 8357 C2M2. COBB LAKE L2M5-6. MIDDLEVILLE INVEST 265 frontage on M 37 and 203 ft on Thorn apple Rv. Apx 3’» wooded WENT PROPERTY split up or sold os package Coll Deb 623 8357 AREA Approx 1 acre building site Nearby recreation & lakes Choice of 3 different lots Coll Patty 792 9974 Beaut, fully secluded 68 81 acres w Z2M3. WAYLAND AREA be great development Pos$< ble L.C. Colt Potty 792 9974 G1M1 NEW LISTING YANKEE SPRINGS NEAR 2 homes for ces A satellite dtsh included. Priced in the $80 s Coll Deb 623 8357 y avcuij uiv» 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* in Kim Ullery 5. looks for some good reoding moteriol the newly created childrens sect.on of the Caledonia Library magazine printers for the branches, which would eliminate the need for them to subscribe to periodicals. In­ stead, the user can obtain a printout of any chosen magazine article accessed by the printer at a local branch. Heiss also is interested in starting a "lap-sit” program for Caledonia parents and tod diers this fall, and she would like to continue bringing in displays by local crafters, such as the 15 quilts that have been on display the last few weeks. The quilts were made by the local branch of the West Michigan Quilters Guild "I want to see our library remain an integral, active part of the community ,” she said “The area is growing and changing, and the library needs to grow and change to continue to meet the needs of the residents here ” The Caledonia library presently houses a collection of about 25,(XX) items, in eluding books, periodicals, cassettes, books on tape, large-print books, CDs and videos A copier and a FAX machine also art available for the convenience of library users. The library is open on Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p.m., on Wednesdays from noon to 8 p.m and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a m. to 6 p.m. "Inch-by-lnch” contribu­ tions are welcome at any time, Heiss said, adding that the library also accepts donations of books. An ongoing base ment sale of used paperbacks, hard cover bcwiks, children’s books and records helps raise funds for library operations. Anyone with questions about library services or about the fund-raising campaign should call the library during business hours at 891-1502. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 2, 1993 / Page 7 Visiting educators enjoy ‘A Day at Caledonia High by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Neither sleet nor slow nor getting up at 5 am. kept 57 curious educators from trav­ eling to Caledonia Feb. 17. Representatives from 19 Michigan school districts visited the high school to learn first-hand from students and staff about the restructur­ ing efforts. This is the second year CHS has offered interested school districts the opportu­ nity to send from one to three representatives for a whole day of seeing for themselves the daily operations of a school working to become "a school of the future.’’ The visitors' day began at 8 a.m. with coffee, juice and bagels in the foyer of the high school. Guests then heard an overview of the restructuring effort from CHS lYincipal Tonya Porter. At that point, (he students took over, with more than 100 volunteering to guide guests during the morning's tour of the building and visits to the macro classes then in session. The visitors were served lunch in the media center, again joined by students ready and willing to answer questions and give their opin­ ions about the new programs underway al the high school. Small group sessions were followed by a wrapup, featur­ ing a performance by Caledonia's own ’’Electric Cowboys" (staff members Pete DeLille, Ralph Shefferly, Al Steeby, Stan Spencer and Bob Szymoniak), a student exhibition and a presentation We Give Mature Drivers. Home Owners And Mobile Home Owners A+ Savings. Each year of maturity seems to present new challenges But. when your car and home or mobile home are insured with the new Auto­ Owners A* program, saving mon­ ey isn’t one of them If you are a member of a company approved retirement association or group you may be eligible to receive a substantial group discount on insur­ ance for your car home or mobile home Contact us now for more by the Visions and Caledonia, and learned a lot Volunteers class. from seeing "change actually in progress" instead of just A question and answer reading about it. session closed the day at One commented on "being about 3 p.m. challenged with new ideas," Forty-four of the visitors and liked "seeing a different returned evaluations in which school philosopy in action." they expressed their appre­ On a lighter note, the ciation of the "well-orga­ Electric Cowboys won some nized, very educational" day. humorous plaudits from the Most of the educators said visitors, and one guest wrote the opportunity to talk to stu­ that the highlight of his day dents was the highlight of was lunch with (CHS se­ their visit, and several partic­ nior) Jon Ramsey, future film ularly complimented the producer." courtesy and helpfulness of "Is every day this good?" the student body questioned one teacher. Many people asked about Another complimentary proof that this is working. visitor ended hisAier evalua­ Your students proved it to tion with the wistful me," wrote one teacher. question, "Do you have any (jetting to observe the staff openings?" macro classes also was of high interest to them, though one suggestion voiced over and over was that the visiting teachers be matched up with classes in their subject area. Several also said it would be interesting to follow one teacher thiough a whole day of the block time and portfolio/advisory classes. Others said they wished they could have brought some of their own students to observe the CHS program, and wondered if this could be an option in the future. They said they also would like to meet a greater diversity of students, and several won­ dered about parent and com­ munity involvement in the school improvement process. They suggested that parents CHS teacher Barbara also be included to comment Overkamp answers ques­ on the changes from their tions posed by a visiting perspective. teacher who observed The visiting teachers and Overkamp’s 'macro' class administrators said they liked during the Day at CHS' what they saw happening at program. Because of illness and a death in my family. I’ve been unable to report weekly so these are the "bests’’ since Jan. 26. For Jan. 26 — best loss by Kathy F., runner up. Diane and teen. Christina Lenora has 5 pounds off and Kathy F. was January best loser. For Feb. 2 - best loss by Kathy D.. runner up Doris and teen. Christina. Dorothy and Alice P have 10 weeks of perfect attendance For Feb. 9 - best loss by Ruth W., runner up Dorothy, Kathy F. has six losses in a row For Feb 16 best loss by Eva and Alice P.. runner up Riat. Katie and Ruth J. have 10 weeks of perfect attendance For Feb. 23 - runner up. Pat. KOPS. Paula Kathy D. was February best loser. Con­ gratulations ladies' We’re proud of you! Remember, we will have election of new officers next week. March 2. Your support is important, please be there. We meet Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church. 250 Vine Si. Please join us. Questions7 Call Dawn at 891-9370. Whitneyville church program on Somalia reset for Sun., March 7 Insurance JEFFREY M. DeVRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 East Main Shoot Caledonia. Ml 49316 PHONE: (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 vFiUo-Oicnm Inrurancr Z** _ Freshman Steve Schmidt discusses the day $ ac­ tivities with one of 57 educators who visited CHS Feb. 17. More than 100 students helped give tours and pro­ vide their perspective on the changes being under­ taken at the high school. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 'W, BECKY < “SWEET SIXTEEN” We love you!!! ' Mom. Dad, Brian. Heidi & Heather I If YOU had Caledonia Tops No. 546 mtor matior' DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. ”*"*■' J-Ad Graphics News Service A program on efforts to provide food and medical facilities to war-torn Somalia has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday. March 7, at the Whitneyville Old Time Methodist Church. Ted Bryson, vice president BINGO American Legion Post *305 9546 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. of development for International Aid erf Spring Lake, was to have presented this report at the church Sunday, Feb. 21, bat was forced to postpone his talk because of severe weather Bryson was pan of a team that recently worked in Somalia, and he is expected to bring slides to accompany his presentation, which is to the public. Whitneyville Old Time Methodist is located at 5590 Whiteyville Road, and anyone with questions about the program is inv tied to call the church at 868-2001 what would be important to you? Join with us at Community Life Church as we walk with Christ on his final journey. Let's see how Jesus spent his final days. Let's see what mattered to God. Feel His passion. Sense His power. Hear His promise. Worship with us at the Caledonia High Cafetorium 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning in March Church office hours: Monday-Thursday 9-3 9866 Cherry Valley, Suite C Caledonia, MI 49316 • 891-9606 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 2. 1993 [From Our Readers Shamrock Tavern owner honored for her generosity by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Wanda Barker, who owns the Shamrock Tavern along with her husband. John, couldn't quite understand why John insisted that they needed to go to Freeport Saturday. Feb 20. especially in the morning So. when they walked into the Community Center where the Freeport Boosters were having their pancake breakfast, she had no idea that they were there to do anything except to eat breakfast As the Freeport Business Association members gathered at the front of the dining room and Charlie Blough from Freeport Supply called Wanda up. her face registered complete surprise. She was presented with a certificate of appreciation and a bouquet to thank her for all Ill-conceived development must be opposed To the editor: Wanda Barker holds the certificate and flowers that were given to her by the Freeport Business Associa­ tion and explains that her husband John deserves credit, too. she has given for those in need Wanda was quick to point out that John and all of the contnbuters to the coffee fund at the tavern deserved some credit. Since 1989. there has been no charge for coffee Patrons have been asked to donate to the coffee fund Only the cost of the coffee is taken from this fund All the “Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS.” 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro's Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 am Saturday rest of the money is deposited in a savings account When there is a need. Wanda will dip into that account and make contributions A total of $500 was given to the Thomas family just recent­ ly. In 1990. Ryan Daniel's family was given $500 towards his eye surgery. Through the bike-a-thon held last summer. St Jude's bene fitted Altogether, nearly $2,000 has been contributed where needed This coffee fund also pro­ vides toys for each child in the needy families that receive food baskets at Christmas Through her tears. Wanda kept saying. “ I didn't do that for recognition Blough summed up the feel­ ings of the association. “We know that That's why we wanted to give you something to thank you for all that you've done’” In I989. Caledonia Township adopted a two-acre minimum lot size for undeveloped rural residential properties. The two-acre minimum was established to protect ground water quality, septic fields, and the open space and rural atmosphere tht makes Caledonia Township so attractive. The two-acre minimum lot size requirement is currently being theatened by a proposed development by Doug Bouma of Eastbend Builders. He has proposed 38 lots on 67 acres at the intersection of 60th and Buttrick. The average lot size is I 64 acres, with some being below 1.3 acres. This proposal clear­ ly violates the letter and the intent of the zoning ordinance To date, all other developers have held to the two-acre minimum Therefore, this is a test case. If the tow nship board passes this proposal at their next meeting, a precedent will be set for all future development, anywhere in Caledonia Township. Development is going to come to Caledonia Township Carefully planned develop­ ment. with strict adherance to the existing ordinances, can be good for the township Illconceived developments like this proposal hold the thret of contaminated groundwater, failed septic systems, school overcrowding, security pro­ blems. loss of area wildlife, and the loss of our beautiful rural atmosphere Please contact the Township Board members, and show up to state your opinion ai the board's next meeting Wednes­ day. March 17. at 7:30 p m in the township office Kathy Goodenbour Alto Rep. Bender speaks to attorney’s attack Dear editor: In the Feb. 23 issue of the Sun and News, there appeared a letter from Francis P Hughes of Rochester Hills, a lawyer and financial con­ tributor to the campaign to defeat the recent automobile insurance reform package. 1 would appreciate the oppor­ tunity to respond. Mr. Hughes' letter is a classic example of the highpressure lobby tactics in use by trial lawyers to oppose any auto insurance reform. This attack on my position used in­ correct information to repre­ sent the facts, such as when he referred to the 68 percent no vote in my district (it was only 53 percent in Barry County) or when he states that 1 will support House Bill 4516. I have taken no position on House Bill 4516, nor will I until the committee currently working on it has produced a final version. House Bill 4516, as current­ ly written, would significantly reduce frivolous lawsuits and would limit the percentage of contingency fees for at­ torneys. I believe it is these frivolous lawsuits which have driven the cost of auto in­ surance to the current unac­ ceptable levels and the ability of an attorney to take 33 per­ cent of any court proceeding that has encouraged the growth in the number of lawsuits. Additionally. 1 support pro­ visions currently in-House Bill 4516 which would limit the ability to sue for anyone found to be more than 50 percent at fault in an accident Despite the attack launched against me by this highpowered attorney from the Detroit area. I will continue to fight for automobile insurance which is affordable for my constituents rather than pro­ fitable for any special interest group. Robert Bender State Representative 87th District Middleville Donations still appreciated To the editor: The women's auxiliary is glad to let the Middleville townspeople know that we have found a firehouse to donate to. In past years we have had a lot of trouble finding a firehouse that was in opera­ tion. One was in an accident and the other one had legal problems All your contributions have gone to the Wayland Firehouse We are very proud of our community for their donations to our children. The Thornapple Twp. Fire and Ambulance Women's Auxiliary TK grad earns athletic scholarship Rems & Rugs Outlet Carpets — In the Caledonia Plaza — • • • • i Factory Direct Roll Ends,® Area Rugs Excellent Selection Great Savings at Outlet Prices I Present this coupon for an"| • additional... i :10% Off ;Any Carpet or Rug! Jn the Store Rems & Rugs Outlet Carpets 9900 Cherry Valley Road Caledonia. Ml Phone 530-8593 or 891-9850 Winter Hours: Tues 8:00-7:00: Wed.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-4:00 Sara Postema. a 1993 Thor­ napple Kellogg High School graduate, will attend Indiana Wesleyan University on cross-country and track and field scholarship. Indiana Wesleyan Universi­ ty is a four-year. Christian liberal arts college. While at IWU. Postema will have an opportunity to compete in the National Association of Inter collegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) John Foss, cross-country and track and field coach at Indiana Wesleyan, said he is impressed with her. “Sara is very talented But it was more than her talent that has impressed our coaching staff. She has show n a lot of maturity, an im­ pressive work ethic, self discipline, solid moral character, and has had ex­ cellent coathing at Thornapple Kellogg." Foss said “Sara has excellent college poten­ tial. From what I’ve seen in the last year, she is very strong in middle distance races. She will have an oppor­ tunity to take advantage of that strength in both cross country and track at Indiana Wesleyan " Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Sara Postema Triple Check Tax Service We are set up to handle ALL INCOME TAX needs. We are able to do your personal, small business, Partnership or Corporation returns. 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Alesse Nichols, and Joe Norman; and (bock row) Anya Pritchard, David Ramey, Rebecca Rider, Lindsay Robertson, Chad Schondelmayer, Josh Stauffer, Josh Sturm, Letitia Togg, Mike VanderSloct, Robert Walker, Jessica Wiersum, and Jason Yates. Not pictured are Bernadette Azzarella and Hillary Brown. Team A Top­ Cats received recognition for academic achievements - Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising , Message Here.. • 795-3345 • Rates: 5 words lor *2.75 lh*n 10' per word. If you pay In advance, you eave 50' baling charge. Deadline it Jason Yates proudly displays the Top Cat button on his collar. He designed the button for his team. Fnday at 4 00 pm Motivating students to strive for academic improve­ ment was the reason behind the development of the Top Cat awards at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Seventh grade Team A teachers Sharon Bancroft, Diane Hallberg, Donna Tagg and Audrey Whipple wanted to recognize achievements and improvements made by the students on their team. Monique Rodriguez (left) and Rachel Wade earned recognition for maintaining all A s for first semester. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Michael A. Harder Air Force Sgt Michael A Harder has arrived for duty at Misawa Air Base. Misawa, Japan The sergeant, a munitions systems specialist, is the son of Joann Yates of 7385 Bouman Drive, Middleville, and Ron Harder of 7711 Blue Bird. Jenison. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 Richard J. Chonan. O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Mam St Caledonia Michigan Mon -Fri. 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 12 • Family Vision Cane • C nrac: L x’ . c • Spun fiP Sfl^ety Frames 891-9224 West 2nd graders express their thanks in a big way Middleville's West Elementary students in Suzanne Dood's second grade class had so much fun on their bowling outing with Phys Ed teacher Aaron Tabor they just had to express their thanks in a big way. Grads named to honors list Two Caledonia High School graduates have been named to the Semesters Honors List at Central Michigan University for the 1992 fall semester. Todd Hudson and Craig Fortuna, both members of the CHS Class of 1992, both earned a 3.5 or better grade point average last semester to qualify for the honor. To make the honors list, students also must be enrolled in at least 12 hours al the univer­ sity and rank anxxig the up­ per 10 percent of their class. Todd is the son of Al and Diana Hudson of Caledonia, and Craig is the son of Diane Fortuna of Alto and Dr. Stan Fortuna of Muskegon. �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 2. 1993 Eighth-grade students ot the month ore (front row. from left) James Foster. Kelly Kleck, and Joshua Lan­ caster; (middle row) David Liu. Ross Lucas, and Sage Lucas; and (back row) Keith Nelson. Chris Niles. Julie Secord, and Jenna Shook. Not pictured are Amber Dennison and Darin Jousma. CMS parent group helps Caledonia Middle School purchase equipment The Coledonio Middle School PTO raised $4,000 from a recent sweatshirt sale to help the school purchase 12 VCRs, 12 classroom televisions and three video recorders, plus the accessory carts and tripods for the equipment. The PTO hod promised to help the school buy the equipment rather than obtain it by joining Channel One programming Pictured are Kathy Warner (left), PTO president; Butch Mursch, chairman of the Technology Committee: CMS Prinicpal Clark Volz and PTO members Beth Simmons and Diane Reiffer. Home Entertaining of the ’90s Style Entertaining at home is in vogue hut today's style is not the fancy, stuffy style of yesterday It's more casual and fun. for both party givers and parly goers. Casual or formal, though, the food must be something special — perhaps a dish reminiscent of a restaurant favorite. 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(The vegetables may be roasted the day before; cover and refrigerate Bring to room temperature before serving ) Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes Pan broil steaks 9 to 11 minutes for rare (I4O°F) to medium (IbCFF), turning once. Let <tand 5 minutes; carve into thin slices. To assemble salad, arrange equal amounts of vegetables and steak on each of four plates: garnish with salad greens and rosemary. if desired. 4 Servings Call your local Citizens agent ha all ot the details on lhe Personal Umbrella policy J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Policy is Service” 497Artmgtwa (M-37) Ml49333 Call: 795-3302 Of 891-8208 Our biggest concern is you* Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! TK Middle Schools names February Students of the Month Students of the month from the seventh-grade are (front row, from left) Jason Bennett, Hillary Brown, and Ryan Cameron; (middle row) Melissa Fowler, Morgan Leep, Jessica Lucas, and Sara Ridderikhoff, and (back row) Jaime Robbins, Laura Stolsonburg, Jeremy Strait, and Kileen Thomas. Sixth-grade students of the month are (front row, from left) Albrey Balder, Drew Chamberlin, Jaimelyn DeBruin, and Holly DeVries; (middle row) Sime Miso Glavan, Joshua Hanford, Larissa Hannebohn, and Scott Huntington; and (back row) Nicole JonkerSlayton, Kristen Overbeek. Jeanette Scheerhorn, Kevin Schultz, and Sarah Scott. Not pictured is Marina Dettmonn. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k 891-9294 A �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 2. 1993 I Page 11 AREA LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg VS ednesday. March 3 Pork Bar B-Q. or tuna melt on bun. baked beans, apple sauce. M S Salad Bar Thursday. March 4 Ravioli with cheese, peas, com. bread, pineapple Friday. March 5 Pizza (Russos's at H S). or Fishwich. sweet potatoes, or com. orange sherbet Monday. March 8 Pizza burger on bun. broc­ coli. apple sauce Tuesday. March 9 Chicken pattie on whole wheat bun. California blend vegetables, pineapple tidbits NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Hot dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Fifth-graders Josh Woodworth and April Smith spent a lot of time studying the spellings of words. Their diligence paid off and both got to go to the regional spelling bee. Josh held on through seven rounds, but was finally out-spelled by Elizabeth Handy from Bowen Elementary in Kentwood. Wednesday. March 3 Egg pattie. omelet on biscuit, fruit juice, milk Thursday. March 4 Oar meal'brow n sugar, raisins, muffin, milk. Friday. March 5 Cold cereal, peach cres- McFall. West and Wednesday. March 3 Pork BBQ or tuna melt on bun. baked beans, applesauce, nutrition sticker. Thursday, March 4 Ravioli with cheese, garden peas, com bread, pineapple. Friday. March 5 Pizza or fishwich. com or sweet potatoes, orange sherbet cent, milk/juice Monday. March 8 Breakfast pizza, apple juice, milk. Prize Tuesday. March 9 Bran muffins w/raisins. sausage patty. fresh fruit cup. milk. Prize Page Elementary Monday. March 8 Pizzaburger on bun. broc­ coli. applesauce Tuesday. March 9 Alligator Pie. (chicken pot pie), cole slaw, bread and but­ ter. pineapple tidbits. Note: Lowfat and whole milk each day. Hot dogs alter­ nate choice each day. Caledonia Community High/Middle Meal Deal W ednesday. March 3 No Meal Deal Thursday. March 4 No Meal Deal Friday. March 5 No school Monday, March 8 Turkey sub. french fries, milk or Vita Pup Tuesday. March 9 BYO Homemade Wet Bur­ rito. fries, milk or Vita Pup. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Alex Sevald (left) and Nathan Nofsinger, both fifth­ graders at Page, came out on top in their geography Wednesday. March 3 Turkey pita, french fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday. March 4 Pizza pockets, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, March 5 No school. Monday. March 8 Del. Hamburg/bun, fries or ‘Living Truth’ slated at Leighton UM March 7 Page students excel in spelling, geography & speech competition Top speech competitors at Page were fifth-grader David Osborne and fourth-grader Abby LaVoie. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA tor payment ot cl*$Sitt*d advertising Cail 945 9554 with your card number tt you wish to charge an ad j Ad Gr>phics The Hastings Reminder 3 | .MXiXiXtTrqs SORE FEET / ANKLES?” | Assignment accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S. PPO HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY | ~r ‘ W J g « Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. ^12 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 -J- “Living Truth” will pre­ sent its gospel music at Leighton United Methodist Church Sunday. March 7. at 9:30 a m. They play 18 instruments, both antique and contem­ porary. These include ham­ mered and Appalachian dulcimers, recorders, zither, ukelin. psalty. marxaphon. steel drum, melodica. flute, soprano saxophone, guitar and keyboards The group is composed of Russ and Dee Dee T ibbits and Tamnue Kosters from Caro. Mich. They have traveled throughout much of the United States presenting their diversified musical program in combination w id. testimony of their relationship w ith Jesus Christ. Leighton United Methodist Church welcomes everyone to attend The church address. 4180 2nd St is located on the comer of 2nd and 142nd in Allegan County For Sole PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phooe. QL EEN BR ASS BED (beauti­ ful) with orthopedic mattress set, bought new but never used, cost S800. Sacrifice S275 for alt 517-627-9494 Pet of the Week "Bruno," a 3-month old block male Lab Newf mix. would like to muscle his way into someone s heart. He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs kitty litter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Ap pie Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens may be adopted for $6 The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information coll 948 4885. baked beans, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, March 9 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 Limited Maximum Space for the Money! r Cab,inets •• Skylights 0 • Carpet • Appliances • Jacuzzi Only V Z / ,' “ 0 0 Includes set up. * s500 OFF with this ad! ...in Cider Mill Village A community of carefree manufactured homes. Call Sandra at 795-7900 850 PINE CREEK in Cider Mill Village, Middleville T. Wm. Hefferan, C.P M . Property Mgmt. Inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 Land/Home Packages Available to Qualified Buyers �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 2. 1993 Good and bad news from Alverno College speaker by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School staff got some gdod new's and some bad news during a Feb 16 in­ service, featuring Carole Bar rowman from Alverno Col­ lege in Milwaukee The grxxl news from Bar rowman is that CHS is mov­ ing in the right direclion in its effort to create an outcomes based curriculum. The bad news is that the staff still has a lot of work ahead of it to make that vision into a smoothly-running reality. “It looks like nonstop meetings forever." wrote one teacher after Barrow man 's day-long presentation. Alverno is a women’s col­ lege which nearly folded when enrollment declined But. un­ willing to let the school close, the college staff decided to try offering a new kind of pro­ gram to keep students in­ terested in Alverno What they decided to imple­ ment is a program which now has moved away from awar­ ding letter grades, instead Carole Barrowman, of Alverno College, answers one of the many questions asked by CHS teachers about how the college set up the kind of program Caledonia is interested in establishing. CD RENEWING? We’ll fill you in on some great alternatives evaluating students on their achievement of class, depart­ ment and college outcomes Now. the school’s enrollement has bounced back, and its carefully structured cur­ riculum has attracted the at­ tention of many other reform­ minded schools throughout the country Parents and a few students sat in on at least a part of the program at CHS. which in­ cluded the staff s breaking in­ to their grade level teams to discuss such topics as how assignments could meet the school’s stated outcomes. CHS teachers beseiged Bar­ rowman with questions about how the Alverno staff moved from a traditional to an outcomes based program She explained how each depart­ ment created its own out­ comes from those of the col­ lege. Each individual teacher then created his or her assignments based on the department’s expectations of students in that discipline. The CHS staff hopes to benefit from what Alverno already has accomplished. Caledonia High School so far has decided on its student out­ comes. and now is working toward developing its cur­ riculum around them The teachers said they ap­ preciated seeing that the outcomes-based program real­ ly does work, but they said in their evaluations that they also realized they have much work to do in their teams and as a total staff to achieve similar success. CHS teochers Barb Daniels, left, and Loralynne Clark, right, discuss outcomesbased education with student Sarah Shoemaker during the Feb. 16 teacher in­ service. SPORTS Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News We offer high interest, tax-deferred earnings, and lifetime security. You earn a better future with Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan. Call today. Making your future more predictable. FARM BUREAU Jim Couchenour "A-n-ti-ci-pa-ti-onB is making Michele Cotoom and her teammates wait for • return serve to come down from Coopersville 1611 S Hanover St.. 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Serving better than 90 per­ cent from the line enabled the Scots to lake three of four matches with the Red Hawks and Wildcats. The team swept the Hawks 15-3, 15-9 but split with Wayland, losing the first match 15-12, winning second 15-11. Despite the team’s success from the service point, the Scots had difficulty passing the ball effectively, some­ thing that has plagued the team as of late. "Our passing has hurt us in the last five or six games," said Caledonia coach. Peg Mulherin, "and will be some­ thing we need to work on in practice before districts." Mast had another big day for herself, a-"mas’;ng" 39 kills in team’s total of 11 matches played. Jenny Tu instra and Laura Shane fol­ lowed with 20 and 13 kills cont to next page- MOM&POP'S NEW & USED APPLIANCES 795-8950 FEATURING: AMANA CALORIC, CROSLEY, GE and KELVINATOR 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville (1 block East of M-37, Beside Faro’s Pizza) OPEN, Monday 14; TuesdayThursday-Fnday 114. Wednesday 114. Saturday »3 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 2, 1993 / Page 13 Caledonia senior eagers win emotional last game SPORTS cont. from previous page By looking the accompany­ ing picture next to this story, you might think coach Larry Rea and his Caledonia team had just won the state finals. And you’d think they were waiting for perhaps a winner's visit to the White House or ITisncyland. But the latter mentioned perks couldn't equal or replace the Fighting Scots' feelings Friday night after beating one of the top teaniS in the O-K Gold Conference, Forest Hills Northern, for the second time this season, 61-55. A 3-16 record is what the team will carry going into its last game of the regular sea­ son at Coopersville. Yet, the only thing to carry over to next year will be the team s confidence level, not its record. "It was just a fantastic at­ mosphere to be a part of," said an obviously touched Rea. "It was a great way for our seniors to go out in their last home game -- with a win." The seven Caledonia se­ niors Alan Aho, Tony Barlow, Dan Echelberger, Kevin Keitzman, Jason Miner, Scott Moorchouse and David Scheid couldn’t have asked for a better going away present. "One of our goals this year was to give the group good memories which to leave from," commented Rea. "And 1 think tonight that was ac­ complished." Two of the seniors leading the way all year for the Scots, Scheid and Minor, played integral parts in the win over the Huskies. Schied led both teams in scoring with 21 points and contributed six rebounds to boot. Minor scored eight points and pulled eight re­ bounds as well. But Minor’s last home game will be remembered most for his outstanding de­ fensive effort on 6-9 Huskie center Tern Gortsma. "Jascn did a heck of job fore n^ Gortsma to shoot frotr different spots, because once he (Gortsma) gets inside the lane he usually scores." The only quarter the team lost was when Forest Hills scored 15 to Caledonia’s 12 in the fourth. But by that time, it was too late for the visitors to pull out the victory in the host’s newly crowned, "Caledonia Indoor Stadium." Caledonia’s student body faithful stood for nearly the entire contest. What does Rea think about his fans support? "It was like a tournament atmosphere and the team just fed off the crowd's noise," he said. The Scots visit Coopersville on Friday to close the regular season. Squires receive a prayer from above The Middleville eagers came within seconds of end­ ing Calvin Christian's fourycar unbeaten streak in the OK Blue Conference. But the Squires' prayer was answered with a lastditch shot in regulation and clutch shooting in overtime, to turn back a stubborn Trojan squad, 61-59 Friday. With five seconds remain­ ing on the clock and Middleville up by two in reg­ ulation, things appeared se­ cure for the Trojans. The Squires, after missing their first attempt, were forced to miss their second free throw in hopes of a rebound, basket and lie. Like an onside kick in football, chances of retrieving the rebound are close to nil. Yet, the ball bounced into the hands of a Calvin Christian player, who tapped it back in with two seconds left, send- SPIKERS TIE, cont. from previous page respectively. Tuinstra also led her team in aces with three. liaming a second-place fin­ ish in B pool play, Caledonia next faced South Christian from pool A. With a 15-12, 15-10 vic­ tory over the Sailors, the Scots could finish no lower than a fourth place tie out of a total of eight teams. After losing to Hudsonville 15-8 and 15-3 in the third and fourth matches, a tie for fourth is exactly where the team finished. "Since I've been here, tak­ ing fourth has been our high­ est ranking," said Mulherin, "we really focused well over­ all on the day." Mulherin singled out the play of Liz Mast, who said she just had "a phenomenal day." In the Wayland match alone. Mast scored 14 kills. Caledonia’s volleyball team finished its regular season with wins over Coopersville and Covenant Christian this past week. Coopersville came to town Monday, but did not leave with a win as the Fighting Scots downed their visitors in the last league game for both, 15-9, 15-12. Mast led her team in the attack category with five kills and Jenny Tuinstra assisted on 15 Caledonia points. Though the Scots were forced to travel to Covenant Christian on Wednesday, they still managed a 15-12, 15-12 victory. No individual statis­ tics were available. Caledonia (28-14-6) next plays l^kewood at I^akewood for the start of Class B dis­ tricts Saturday. The match is scheduled for a 11:30 p.m. start and a tournament that also will include the likes of Hastings, Middleville and Wayland. Letterheads PRIN Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) ing the game into overtime. "The kids deserved that ball game," said Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter, "to have that happen at the end is dis­ appointing." Being pushed and shoved all night did not stop the Trojan's Jeff Roodvoets from scoring 18 points and pulling down 17 rebounds. Also scor­ ing 18 was teammate Nathan Bundy, who nailed four three pointers. Middleville came into the game with three disadvan­ tages. One was size. Calvin could post a 6-3 guard on either 5-8 Trojan guard Curt Thaler or 5-9 Matt Liu. Second, the Squires’ crowd was big, with "mighty lungs.” So loud was the crowd in fact, Middleville thought they won the game after the Squires tied it in regulation. Tied at 54 with two seconds left, Middleville flung in a desperation shot that went in. But Middleville did not get the shot off before the buzzer sounded. Lastly, the team was up against a four year unbeaten streak, a streak Calvin did not appear ready to give up. Middleville, 9-10 overall, does not play until Friday when it is host to Godwin. Coming in with "minimal" enthusiasm cost Middleville in a game it probably could have won last Tuesday night. The Trojans were coming off a double overtime victory over Byron Center Friday, but could not muster the same drive against a determined Lakewood squad, losing by a count of 61-45. The Trojans' Jeff Roodvoets, however still managed to shoot 13 for 15 in field goals for 31 points and a whooping 87 percent from the floor. Unfortunately, his teammates collectively shot only 3 of 31 from the field for a, well, let's just say it wasn't a good percentage. "Lakewood played well and we never got on the same in­ tensity level with them," said Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter, "I thought we had gotten over the hump.” The Vikings were paced by Noel Baldwin’s 18 points and Eric Nielsen's 11. Caledonia coach Larry Rea is lifted on his team's shoulders after a exciting win over Forest Hills Northern. CHS’s Simmons loses in regionals In two consecutive matches, Caledonia’s Danny Simmons, lost both by two points in the individual wrestling Class B regionals held at Allegan. "Danny each year is getting a taste of what is like to win at different levels," said his coach Jim Maxim. "Last year it was districts, regionals this year and hopefully next year it will be state." In his match against Chip Spears of Stevensville Lakeshore, who has only one loss on the season. Simmons (171) had the edge going into the last minute in third pe­ riod. But Spears turned the tables with a reversal Rm the needed two points and the win, 8-6. Simmons, a sophomore, suffered a similar fate versus Wyoming Park's Steve McCoy, whom he lost to in another close decision 6-4. The loss to McCoy ended Simmons' season. DOUG S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - No Long waits WE'RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner �Pace 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 2, 1993 Rebecca Cobb, 8, wins bar competition! A»- “ J Middleville girl catapults to victory for the 10th annual Buckeye Classic by Kurt Luttermoser Adam Erway Mike HuN TK students earn second place trophies in Spartan Winterfest Karate Tournament Adam lirway and Mike Hull, both from Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, both earned second place trophies in the "Spartan Winterfest Karate Tournament’" in East Lansing. The tournament took place Eeb. 20 with over 300 participants present. Both train under the tutelage of Nancy Hammond from the Hastings Karate Club Erway. age 13, look second for forms in the 13 &14 age group while, Hull, 11, captured his trophy for the same category in the 11 & 12ycar-okl bracket. - NOTICE Thornapple Township Budget Hearing A hearing will be held on the Thornapple Township proposed 1993-1994 budget on March 8, 1993, 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of reviewing same. The hearing will be held just prior to the regular Township Board meeting at the Township Hall. (473j Donna Kenyon, Clerk YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. BOARD OF REVIEW MEETS • Monday, March 8th 9:30-12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. • Tuesday, March 9th 9:30-12:00 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (by appointment only) • Wednesday, March 10th 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (by appointment) 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (by appointment) RATIO BASED ON 50% OF TRUE COST VALUE Sports Writer Every other year, come Thanksgiving time or so, a pair of Big Ten football rival­ ries square off in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan and Ohio State clashes have become leg­ endary, putting the city of Columbus on the map. The city i»self, though, probably holds a different meaning in the heart of a young Middleville gymnast, Rebecca Cobb. Rebecca, who probably doesn’t care much for foot­ ball, went down to the city with a different agenda: to compete in the 10th annual "Buckeye Classic, 1993." Behind the tutelage of her mother, Julie Cobb, and her trainers from the Kentwood Gymnastics club. Rebecca did the unthinkable; she grabbed first place the in bar competi­ tion among the tournament's 93 participants in the 7 and 8 age group. Overall, she placed 15th in the four competitions (mat, beam, vault and bar). Now before all the football readers turn to another article, consider this. Rebecca, mind you. is still in her first year of competing. Add to the fact that more than 2,100 gymnasts were in Columbus for the tournament, which includes over 25 states and our neighbors from the north, Canada. That's more athletes in one building than Michigan and Ohio State football teams have ever had on their side­ lines combined in the last 10 years. Perhaps even Bo Schembechler and the late Woody Hayes would be im­ pressed. With all that competition from all over the world star­ ing her in the face, was Rebecca nervous about com­ peting? "Not really," she said with Trojan spikers pluck Plainwell Facing a state-ranked team in Plainwell Thursday, Middelville knew going in it would be a litmus test for them. A test measuring their abil­ ity to bounce back after los­ ing to conference leader Godwin on Monday. Not only did the Trojans score high marks against the Plainwell Trojans in a three match win, 15-7, 3-15, 1510, but versus Delton as well. Middleville swept the three-team affair after defeating the Panthers, 15-9, 15-10, in their second match. Carla Ploeg and Jaime Strater both had big games for their team on the evening. Strater assisted on many of Ploeg’s 28 kills combined from the two contests. For Strater, she finished with 23 assists. The team now stands at 2210 overall, 5-2 in league. Middleville's O.K. Blue conference meet results from Saturday were not available before press time. Chartea Towmshhp Of Caleoon.a • NOTICE • The Caledonia Township March Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple. Caledonia. Michigan. The Board will meet Monday. March 8,1993 from 9:00 a m. to 12:00 p.m and from 12:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m . and Tuesday. March 9.1993 from 9:00 a m to 12:00 p.m and from 12:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. Written protests will be accepted and must be received in the Assessor s office by March 5, 1993 The estimated 1993 equalization factor for real property assessments in the Township of Caledonia will be as follows. Agricultural.................................... 1.00 Residential 100 Commercial........ ................. 1.00 Developmental 100 Industrial 1.00 It is estimated that personal property assessments in Caledonia Township will be multiplied by 1.00 to determine the 1993 State Equalized valuations Thomas G. Doane. Caledonia Township Assessor In a contest between the top two volleyball teams in the Ottawa-Kent Blue confer­ ence. Middleville forced con­ ference leader Godwin to a third and deciding match before finally falling to the hosts, 15-8. After the Trojans lost the first match, 16-14, it was the second match that made coach Cindy Middlebush extremely proud of her team. Her squad was down 6-0, 11-2 and 13-4 before hitting a hot streak to win, 16-14. Quite a deficit to make up, considering one game was al­ ready out the door. "They refused to give up," said Middlebush, "I didn't even have to take them off to the side to motivate them. Everybody just said to them­ selves, we re going to do it'," Senior Jill Townsend was one Middleville player who rose to the occasion. She blocked four shots on a Godwin squad that is not used to opponents creating distur­ bances, especially against their kill specialist, Cathy Mull. "Jill has a knack of block­ ing shots and a timing ability to jump at the right time," said Middlebush. If there is one aspect the Trojans excel at, it is playing as a team, Middlebush said, as evidenced by the setting of Courtney Rich and the slam­ ming from the team's top two players, Laura Donker and Carla Ploeg. Donker finished with 14 kills while Ploeg had 12. "Both Laura and Courtney work so well together." commented Middlebush, "they seem to know where the other s going to be." Katie Berg led her team with nine points from the service line and Donker knocked down three aces as well. As a team, the Trojans did not miss an entire serve all night. the shrug of her shoulders. OK, how about when you were accepting the first-place trophy, that, quite frankly, is almost as tall as you? "Yeh, I was pretty ner­ vous," she confided. What about her mom. Julie, what did she think of her daughter's chances going in the tournament. "She totally surprised us all." she said, still sounding as if her daughter s perfor­ mance was not real. But it was, and so has been Rebecca's rise in the sports field. She trains 12 hours a week, a tough regimen for any athlete, let alone one who is 8 years old. Soon, that figure could push 16 hours a week and then some more as she ma­ tures with the sport. Wouldn't you rather be playing Nintendo or visiting with your friends? "All my friends practice with me, so it's not really bad at all. I kind of like it." she said. That's quite apparent when­ ever she glances at one of the many, shiny awards she's won. Which by the way. appears to be more Rose Bowl victo­ ries than Michigan and Ohio State combined. Rebecca Cobb Scots 7th graders finish season The seventh grade Caledonia "gold" team closed out their regular season last week after losing a "nail biter" to Dansville, 29-27. The Dansville loss in the tournament was the Gold team's only blemish on an otherwise perfect year, as it finished with a 11-1 mark. Free throw shooting did in the Caledonia squad, as Dansville hit two freebies in the last minute of play. Though the Gold crew, coached by Ralph Shefferly, lost, it did receive a trophy for being consolation tournament champions. TK freshman win! The Thornapple Kellogg freshman basketball team defeated Byron Center lat week 76-51. The Trojans YMCA 3-<>n-3 League Standings Wall Street Crash........... 4-0 Tim Keizer....................... .3-1 House of Pain................. .2-1 3 Wimps & A Big Guy .2-1 The Wee Bee’s................. 1-2 0-4 Flight 23 Swish 4............................. 0-3 Brian Brewer led the way with 17 points and 11 rebounds, Dwight Wade had 16, Greg Kotrba 12 and Jerry Postma finished with 8. The team also defeated Lakewood 51-44. The Trojans played good team defense and over-came a late run by Lakewood in the fourth quarter Jason Gearhart made four clutch free throws at the end of the game to put it out of reach. Greg Kotrba led with 14 points followed by Brian Brewer’s 13. • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Middleville Village Council will be accepting letters of interest in the unexpired Village Trustee position on the Village Council. Letters are to be sent to the Village Clerk at 100 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Village Clerk will accept letters until 12:00 A M. March 5, 1993. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (474) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 2, 1993 I Page 15 Yvonne Jones Woodward gives perspective on the ’60s Civil Rights movement Sister of Malcolm X visited Caledonia High School by Barbara Gall Staff Writer You had to be there. If'you didn’t grow up dur­ ing the ’60s, it’s hard to grasp a feeling of those turbulent times. The election of John Kennedy, the Peace Corps, the rise of the original Fab Four, "flower power," Viet Nam, the civil rights move­ ment and the frightening as­ sassinations of four American leaders, JFK. Malcolm X, Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy. For about 100 Caledonia High School students, a guest speaker last week provided a unique glimpse into the life of one of those slain leaders and the cause for which he died. Yvonne Jones Woodward was invited to CHS by a team of American Studies students whose exhibition topic was reform in American civil rights. A Michigan resident. Woodward is the younger sister of the slain black civil rights leader Malcolm X, and she talked to the students for nearly two hours about her brother and about what it was like to be a black American nearly two generations ago. She also spoke to eighth­ grade middle school students. "I could write a book my­ self on racism in my life," she told the students as she began her informal presentation. She recounted her experi­ ences as one of the first young black girls to be hired by Michigan Beil, and how she knew that “if I didn’t do the right thing, if I didn't act right, no other black girls would be hired." One of eight children. Woodward grew up in lensing in a family that her mother desperately tried to keep together after the death of Yvonne’s father. She explained that her par­ ents were "race people. ” that is, black people who spoke up for the rights of blacks in a time when that just wasn’t done. They traveled around the upper Midwest, giving their speeches in black churches, advocating the leachings of black leader Marcus Garvey. After settling in Lansing, they continued their talks, despite warnings. After her father was killed, "perhaps murdered." the family remained together until her mother had a ner­ vous breakdown and the chil­ dren were split up and sent to separate foster homes. One of the brothers, Malcolm, stayed with a white family, Woodward empha­ sized, and grew up with white friends. "I always take offense when I hear (people say) Malcolm hated white peo­ ple," Woodward said. She explained that despite the perception that Malcolm preached violence against whites, that just wasn t his message. He hated the social system, not the white race, she said. "He hated the system which made things so hard for black people." She told the students that one of the most devastating things that happened to Malcolm as a youngster was having his dream of becom­ ing a lawyer crushed. "He was told that a nigger couldn't be a lawyer," she said. "And that devastated him." Woodward said that Malcolm’s life took a down­ hill slide during his teens. He dropped out of school, got involved with drugs and with a ring of burglers and was in prison by the age of 20. But he turned his life around while in prison, after one of his brothers introduced him to the Nation of Islam. His life took on a purpose, his sister said. Always a good student, Malcolm studied history, and when he got out of prison, he was no longer Malcolm Little. but Malcolm X. The "X" stood for the unknown in American black people's his­ tory, Woodward said. Most blacks took the name of their former masters after they Interspersing her own comments with several opportunites for students' ques­ tions, Ms. Woodward kept her presentation informal, and mode discussion easier by joining the students. Yvonne Jones Woodward, the sister of the slain black leader Malcolm X, was invited to speak to Caledonia High School students by on American Studies ex­ hibition team. Pictured with Ms. Woodward are team members Michelle Brower, Heather Pelletier Becky Moody and Veronica Greiner. were freed because they did­ n’t know what their own fam­ ily names were. As Malcolm X. the young man became a leader of the Nation of Islam, helping or­ ganize its struggle for racial equality, giving speeches and writing its newpaper. But he left the Nation of Islam in 1963. and formed his own organization, called the Organization of AfroAmerican Unity. Woodward said the term "AfroAmerican" came from Malcolm's belief that American blacks had to have an identity with their ances­ tral homeland, just as did Irish Americans and German Americans and Asian Americans. Woodward said that he urged blacks to be proud of Africa, its great civilizations and beauty and not be drawn into the then popular stereo­ type of the continent as a land of "bare-breasted pygmies and lions and tigers." But after a trip to Mecca, he no longer preached hatred, his sister said. "He saw that this was a human problem, and he wanted to take it before the International World Court. But he never lived to do that," she said. Malcolm X was gunned down in a bloody assassina­ tion on Feb. 21, 1965. Woodward believes that if he had lived, he could have had a profound effect on many of today's problems. He had lived on the streets, she said, and he understood that life, the drug scene and the racial tension. She described her brother as a person who could make things happen, and she believes he could have helped alleviate these conditions. She described Malcolm as a caring brother and "very mannerly," but someone who for years "was a thorn in the side of the civil rights move­ ment." The FBI was follow­ ing him, but the files on both Malcolm and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. have never been made public, she pointed out. Most people did not know he was her brother until he was killed, she said. "I kept in close contact with him, but didn’t acknowl­ edge him,” she told the stu­ dents. She was proud of him, just as she was proud of all her family, but "I didn't want to have to defend him," she said. She told the students that Malcolm believed that the accomplishments of black people have been "systemati­ cally" written out of history books, and "we should s’art asking why these things are kept out of books." She referred to a list of items like the traffic light and the refrigerator as examples of inventions by black people that are never mentioned. She said she would rather see black history incorporated in the textbooks than celebrate a Black History Week once a year. W'hen students asked her if the movie Malcolm X," was accurate, she said that while As the sister of one of the best-known block leaders of the 1960s, Ms. Woodward gave the students a glimpse of those troubled years when the struggle against racial inequality got underway. it did portray some things in­ correctly. Malcolm's family was basically pleased with it. "Spike I^e respected the subject," she said. She vehemently criticized the "X" clothing that has ac­ companied the release of the movie, calling it a commer­ cialization of her brother. "That's not what Malcolm was about," she said, urging the students not to buy "X" paraphanalia, but to get a li­ brary card instead. She re­ minded them that the "X" did not stand for violence, but for the time in his life when Malcolm "cleaned up his act." In answer to another ques­ tion, she said that she thought racism today was not neces­ sarily worse, but it was dif­ ferent, more open. "Jobs have gotten better, but ignorance hasn’t," she said. Prejudice comes from ig­ norance, she said early in her talk, and emphasized that un­ til people get to know each other, prejudice will exist. The students and teachers who listened to Woodward said that they learned a lol listening to her. "She cleared up a lol of rumors about Malcom X," said student Myla Siewert. "I think it was good for us to hear her speak. Malcolm talked about what he believed in, and (hearing his sister) helped us understand what was going on then." "She opened my eyes to what really went on with racism back then," agreed Brigitte Stephens. "It's important for people to learn why Malcolm X did what he did and understand his reasons," said Beckie Risdon. "I thought it was a super experience for our students," said (’ILS teacher (’an>1 (IMI "In a basically all-white school, it's impossible to un­ derstand the prejudice and hate, and there's no way any of our students could under­ stand what the '60s were like without hearing from some­ one who 'ived through them. "She gave our kids a win­ dow into that time." Phon© 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 to 5 �Page J6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 2. 1993 Former area students finish at Hope Ex-Caledonia multi-sport star Katie Kowalczyk estab­ lished single season record for three-point baskets and former Middleville eager Doug Mesecar finished a fine senior • season at Hope College Hope proclaimed a new three-point queen from its 1992-93 roster with Kowalczyk, a former three­ time Ottawa-Kent All­ Conference basketball star for the Fighting Scots. Kowalczyk had hit 46 shots from three-point range as of the team's second to last game, breaking the "old" sin­ gle season Flying Dutch record of 45 set by last year"s teammate, Nicole Mayer. FARO'S from »:,f ITALIAN A ) Three times during the sea­ son. Kowalczyk, tied the Hope single-game record for three-pointers, making five. She averaged 9.1 points per game and totaled 192 points on the year The Flying Dutch women s squad finished with an 8-15 mark. Doug Mesecar. 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West and Page, arc much like the U.S Marines they ’re looking for a few good men (citizens) who arc willing to serve on the newly formed Playground Improvement Group (P I G ) Headed by the school prin cipals and the three Parent and Elementary Teachers groups, the P I G will be looking into the needs and improvements on the three elementary playgrounds “Our playgrounds are in desperate need of attcHTfon.” said West Principal Sharon Kalee “A lot of the equip ment is either worn out and possibly dangerous or the wrong size for the kids using it." The first organizational meeting was last Tuesday evening According to Kalee. the 11 people whK attended form a good base for* the group But nx»re members a tv needed. Roni Babitz. president of the McFall PET, said. “We’re planning to have another meeting in April and we would like to have more No. 268 / March 9. 1993 Though the slide is old and not very fast and the steps aren't the safest. West students still play on it du(4gg recess. J.J. Scott slides down while David Stuart waits his turn. Both boys are third graders. The slide is attached to a frame that is too worn to be used for swings. community involvement by then.” Kalee and Babitz. who are heading up the playground equipment and need planning portion of the group, are pushing forward to get price quotes on the needed improvements Some of those changes and improvements include lower­ ing some of the playground equipment at McFall. When it was installed. McFall was going to be hous- ing kindergarten through fifth grade. Now. with McFall ser­ ving kindergarten and first grade, much of the equipment is much too tall for the smaller kids. Babitz said that these pieces already have been scheduled to be shortened. Another problem at McFall is that there is no bedding or soft surface underneath the equipment That poses another potentially hazardous Sm ‘P.I.G.s’, page 2 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A little business operated out of the home was no big deal, back when lots of acres often separated neighbors. After all, when Caledonia Township was primarily an agricultural area, most family farms were businesses, and hiring several employees and maintaining some heavy equipment around the home­ stead was the rule, not the exception. But now that residential and commercial uses are tak­ ing over many former town­ ship farms and open fields, there are more and more people living closer and closer to each other. Rapidly disappearing is that isolation that once allowed people to live by the philosophy "I can do whatever I want to do on my own property.” Instead, township officials say they are receiving in­ quiries from residents about the kinds of home businesses their neighbors are operating, and complaints have been lodged against mostly com­ mercial home operations that are not in compliance with zoning ordinances. As a result, the Caledonia Township Planning Commission, Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg and Township Supervisor Jerry Good are trying to as­ sess just how many "non­ conforming uses" actually are being run from private residences without a permit. "As settlement in the township increases, equitably enforcing zoning ordinances becomes more important than ever," said Township Planning Commision Chairman Dick Dunn after the commission s work ses­ sion last week. He pointed out that many residents have complied with legal procedures and come to the commission to apply for variances or home occupation permits. Along with an application fee. approval of such a request usually entails some kind of hearing, either before the Zoning Board of Appeals, or at a public session. Sm concern, page 2 P & Z Commission needs 2 members Bill Buckner is the newest member on the Mid­ dleville Planning and Zoning board, filling the vacancy left when Dan Parker resigned. bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Board is in transi lion because of resignations by three of the commissioners in the past two months. The first vacancy was created when long time com missioner Bill Parker resign ed. That vacancy has since been filled by Bill Buckner When John Mugridge. who served as secretary for the board, was appointed to the Middleville Village Council, he had to resign from his duties on the P&Z Board The most recent resigna­ tion. from Donna Stagray, was announced last week by Eldon Newmyer, chairman of the commission. Stagray said she fell it was necessary to resign from the board in order to care for her mother who has been ill. Newmyer said both of these vacancies must be filled soon He is encouraging anyone who is interested in serving on the commission to contact him at 795-7096 or leave word at the Middleville Village Hall Newmyer said that board members do not necessarily need to be experienced in the areas of planning and zoning He added, however, that members do need to be willing to learn and be objective in their decision making In This Issue... ‘Odyssey of the Mind’ competition continued on page 7 A CMS Odyssey of the Mind team poses for o photo during a dress rehearsal of their skit in which their dinosaurs performed tasks required by the contest. From the left ore Alison Smith, Christine Welton, Melanie Hanson, Becky VanderLoan, Townee Moore and Renee Mejeur. • Caledonia school board position to be decided in June 14 election • Caledonia spikers take district title — advance to regionals • Redeemer Covenant to sponsor local concert Sunday • Special county tax supplement inside this issue �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 9. 1993 HOME BUSINESSES CONCERN, cont.fromfront Other businesses have . applied for rezoning to allow their businesses to'operate in v cotnpliance with thb law. L- "-h’-s not 'fair* id Dunn, "that some have taken the time .and effort and the money to comply with the ordinance while others have not." He explained that after the commission has assessed as best it can the scope of this problem, it will look at ways to bring these non-conform­ ing operations into compli­ ance as painlessly as possible for all concerned. So far, the commission has compiled a list of about 30 such businesses that it will be checking on. "Some of the newer busi­ nesses are not going to be a problem, really, because they are located on land already designated on our master plan for future commercial or industrial use." Dunn said. "But where that is not the case, then the commission needs to work out some kind of permit, variance or other plan, that can allow these businesses to operate within the ordinance. "That's going to take some creative thought on the part of the commission, because not only have some of these businesses been in operation a long time, there also arc many different 'degrees' of commercial activity going on. "We must take into ac­ count, for instance, the changing nature of the work place. More and more people are going to be doing some kinds of data processing work in their homes for their employers. A computer in the den is not our concern, really. But we are very concerned about home businesses that have a negative environmental impact ex that create a traffic problem in a residential neighborhood or that involve employees outside the family. "So one of our biggest jobs is first of all to define these different kinds of businesses, and then decide which ones are not a problem at all. which need some kind of simple permit, which ones would be appropriately served by a rezoning or vari­ ance and which ones just plain don't belong in a resi­ dential district at all and per­ haps should plan to move to a commercial or light industrial zone within a reasonable period of time." Dunn said that the com­ mission is not out to harrass any business, rather, it simply wants to ensure equal treatment across the board. "We don’t want to be too bureaucratic about this issue, but yet we have to have a fair way to respond to residents who want a special use but who, when they are turned down, can point to their neighbors who’ve been doing the same thing for years without any permission from ^<****444*441 Wednesday, March 10 Breakfast for lunch, juice, waffle/fr. toast, sausage, milk, applesauce. Thursday, March 11 Chicken patty, mixed vegetables, applesauce, milk, BYO sundae day. BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. >44*44444444 the township. "It’s the growing level of development that brings on this problem." be added. Many times, these home operations start off very small, just in the basement or the garage, but if it’s success­ ful. then you add an em­ ployee or two and then a new building and then there's a traffic problem or a noise problem and bingo, the neighbors are understandably displeased. "It's a problem that is not unique to Caledonia; in fact, it's an issue in many places, even in some areas that are still relatively sparsely set­ tled." The commission decided at its work session last week to continue its assessment of the problem, and to think of ways to deal with it as fairly as possible. "We may even see an ordi­ nance change come out of this," Dunn speculated. "Mostly we're hoping that our residents understand why we re doing this study, and why we have to have some regulation about what busi­ nesses people carry on in res­ idential areas. "It’s a simple matter of get­ ting along with each other, and each of us respecting the law and the rights of our neighbors." Caledonia Elementary School Lunch Menu Friday , March 12 Fish nugget, green beans, pears, biscuit, milk. Monday, March 15 Chicken nugget, corn, pears, roll, milk. Tuesday , March 16 Pizza, veg. stick/dip, fruit choice, milk. For Classified Action-Ads MILLER REAL ESTATE "The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940" THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HOME BYROW CENTER SCHOOLS. This 2 bedroom home features 2 25 port tolly wooded acres H has a very large master bedroom and a 2 cor garage in the walkout basement To get more details on this property coll Kay Stolsonburg Off.ce 795-3305 or home 795 9521 $70 000 00. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES BE SURE AND SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER! MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 497 Arlington M-37 (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 WAtror Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker, GRI 795-9521 Kay Stolsonburg, Assoc. Broker 795-7272 FULL MEMBERS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Cat-walk bars can be a load of fun as shown by third graders Jill Weaver (left) and Jill Smith. But, this piece of playground equipment at West no longer holds the paint and the metal is rusting. LOOKING FOR ‘P.I.G.S’, cont. from thefrontpage situation for the students. At West Elementary , most of the playground equipment was installed when the school was built in the early 1960s. Kalee said nearly all of it needs to be replaced because it is just worn out Potentially dangerous pieces have been removed in the past and there are several more that are slated for removal when weather permits. As far as Page Elementary is concerned, a playground Link between sugar and health The popular notions that sugar contributes to obesity, hyperactivity and diabetes are nothing more than modern myths, reports a nutritionist and psychiatrist. “There is no support for these contentions,’’ said Richard M. Black, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences and Department of Psychiatry. Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto. “In fact, many of the con­ cerns over the effect of sugar in the diet stem from the misconception that sugar is consumed in excess,” Black wrote in the January issue of Food Technology, a publica­ tion of the Institute of Food Technologists. For 20 years or more it has been estimated that sugar con­ sumption represents fully 30 percent of the daily energy in­ take of the average American This estimate was based on the U.S. Dept, of Agriculture’s reports on the disappearance of sugar; that is, the amount of sugar delivered into the food supply. The Food and Drug Ad­ ministration, however, recently estimated that sugar consumption among Americans was only 11 per­ cent of total calories. This estimate more accurately reflects consumption because, unlike disappearance data, it takes into account waste and non-human food products such as pet foods, said Black Nearly everyone has heard a mother complain that sugar sends her child bouncing off walls. Black calls tha» link between sugar and hyperac­ tivity “one of the most per­ vasive and pernicious myths about sugar “ Laboratory studies repeatedly show that children actually become less active after consuming sugar Sugar frequently is cited as the cause of obesity, despite evidence to the contrary, said Black "The only possible con­ tribution is when the sugars are part of a diet which is ex­ cessive in terms of energy in­ take in the first place." he wrote. One unusual myth has it that sugar stimulates the appetite and thus increases food in take. Numerous studies, however, show that children balance their caloric intake throughout the course of a day, even when they eat or drink something sweet in the morning, said Black. Sugar is no more a culprit in the cause of obesity than it is in diabetes, he added. “Sugar is a carbohydrate, and, as such, ultimately reaches tissues in the body in a form no different from that of any other carbohydrate, i.e., as either glucose or fructose,“ Black wrote. “So it is not sur­ prising that sugar affects the body in a manner that is fun damentally the same as that of other carbohydrate sources.” Besides its appealing sweetness, sugar has other im­ portant functional qualities. Baked goods owe their entic­ ing texture and color to sugar. Yeast ferments in the presence of sugar. Salad dressings, condiments and sauces impart well-balanced flavors with the help of sugar. Sugar also acts as an important bulking agent and preservative in many foods For more information or a list of sugar experts, call Ellen Brooks. I FT Science Com­ munications Manager, at (312) 782-8424 Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! for that building was never planned The problem with that is that since the school has been opened, fourth and fifth­ graders have had very few op­ tions for play during their recesses. “We may be looking at as much as $70,000 to rerun ate and add to the elementary playgrounds.” said Babitz She has been checking into prices and plans for the thee schools. Besides the needs planning area, the PIG also will have a committee to deal with fund raising and another for public relations Anyone willing to serve on the P I G. or make a donation toward the cause is asked to call the elementary principals. Bill Rich at McFall. 795-3637; Sharon Kalee at West. 795-9747; and Linda Goossen at Page. 795 7944; or McFall PET President Roni Babitz at 891 1558 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance 30%! Heres why' Our statistics ‘how that homeowners 55 and otter .“save fewer and less costly losses than other age groups So its only fair to charge you less for your homeown ers insurance DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Insurance JEFFREY M. DeVRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 PHONK: (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 vfuto-Owntn Inruranrr U* Home Cm fearwM �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 9, 1993 I Page 3 One Caledonia School Board seat to be decided on June 14 J-Ad Graphics News Service Anyone interested in runn­ ing this year for a seat on the Caledonia School Board needs to file a nominating petition at the Caledonia School offices by 4 p.m Monday. April 12. One four-year term, cur­ rently held by Steve Donker. will expire June 30. That posi­ tion will be filled in the June 14 school election Donker has indicated he will run for a second four-year term. Interested candidates should obtain their nominating peti tions from the Board of Education office. 203 Mam Street, between 8 am and 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday The office will close at 4 pm.. however, the week of April 5 because of spring break A person interested in runn­ ing for the board must be: — A citizen of the United Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg The first of 3R’s March has been designated as “Reading Month" by the Michigan Reading Association Thornapple Kellogg Schools is an active participant in this program Many special programs and activities are planned in each of the elementary schools to encourage students not only to be better readers, but also to enjoy reading Reading is the gateway to learning It is no coincidence that the first of the three "R’s" is reading Without the ability to read, children are blocked from learning subject matter. Reading is the gateway to information, literature, humor, adventure, mystery and ideas Without solid reading skills, higher education and good jobs remain out of reach The world has entered the information age and the ability to read — and fully comprehend what was read — has become a matter of survival. Wc are acutely aware that an estimated 23 million Americans are functionally illiterate, meaning that their reading skills are very low. According to some estimates, up to 65 percent of the work force is "intermediately" literate, meaning that this group can read only at the fifth- to ninth-grade levels. At one time in our history, this was considered to be literate and perfectly OK, but not today. Such low levels of ability will keep a student from college or from success at the workplace. As educators, we are firmly committed to instilling a love of reading, from the time we introduce an early elementary child to his or her first books to the time we introduce students to more sophisticated literature as high schoolers. We want to graduate students with outstanding reading skills they can count on throughout their lives. We are in the business of teaching reading to youngsters and improving comprehension and imparting an appreciation for literature, but a student's attitude toward reading often reflects attitudes at home. We know that a parent's relationship to books and reading material will have a strong effect on a child's ability and willingness to read. If a child never sees a parent reading or visiting the library, or turning to books or periodicals for information, he or she will likely shun the written word, too. and cut himself or herself off from what books offer. Don't assume that because your child is learning to read in school or is an older student, that you have no role to play. On the contrary, parents and family members have the most important part io play — as role models. First and foremost. let your child see your read. Whether it's newspapers, magazines or books, your child should get the idea as early as possible that reading is something that is a natural, pleasurable part of your life. Use reference books to gather information, read novels for enjoyment, turn to periodicals to help form opinions Have reading materials around the house. For younger children, there are mans fine child-onented magazines Talk to the school ^community librarians for suggestions At gift time, give books and reading materials. Read aloud to your child or grandchild, even after he or she can read herself. Let your child read to you. Let reading become someting pleasant that you share. Set aside a special time every- day or every week to read, then talk about the stories w ith each other With older children, talk about books or magazine articles you are reading and ask them about what they are reading Studies show that when parents get involved m an activity with their child, the child will be more interested in it and will do better. We also need parents to reinforce what is being done in the classroom Ask your child what he or she is reading in school, encourage him or her to share feelings about it and see that homework is being kept up. Tell your child why reading is important Reading is the single most constant predictor of academic success No other skill taught in school has the importance of reading States — A registered school elector — At least 18 years of age — A resident of the State of Michigan for at least 45 days. — A resident of the Caledonia Community School District at least 30 days before the June 14. 1993 election. According to election regulations, petition cir­ culators must be registered voters of the district WEDDING All petitions must be return­ ed to the board office by April 12. and April 15 is the last day a candidate can withdraw from the race. May 17 is the last day district residents can register and be eligible to vote in the annual June school election. Anyone with questions about the school board posi­ tion or the school election should call the board office at 891-8185. Mindy Truer chosen for DAR award Mindy Truer has been chosen as recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) award at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The qualifications necessary to gain this honor are patriotism, service, dependability and leadership. Mindy, daughter of Doug and Judy Truer. 6408 Irving Road. Hastings, was chosen by the faculty from a list nominated by the senior class. Truer has a 3.57 grade point average with majors in mathematics. English, music and science. She has minors in accounting, social studies, and Spanish. A three-year member of the National Honor Society, she served as its secretary in her junior year She has been class president for four years. Truer has been active musically as well. She played trumpet in the symphonic band for one year and in the jazz band for three years. Athletics took a portion of her time as well. Three years of basketball, one year of volleyball and four years of ThomasRolison to wed November 6 Kori Thomas and Scott Rolison of Middleville will exchange wedding vows on November 6, 1993. Kori is the daughter of Don and Eddy Sue Thomas of Middleville, and is currently employed at the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. The future groom is the son of Richard and Sue Rolison of Middleville, and is currently attending Northwestern College in Ohio. Vander Kodde-Tucker to wed Mindy Truer softball rounded out her high school career. Volunteering is an impor­ tant part of her life. She has worked at Special Olympics, at church camp, and in a third grade class after her regular school day. serving as a sum­ mer Sunday school teacher, a Bible study leader and student youth group leader, and sing­ ing in her church’s choir group. “Love-Light.” has made her an important part of her church family. A career in medicine, specifically as a pediatrician, is Truer’s goal. She plans to attend either Kalamazoo or Hope College in the fall, in a pre-medicine program. Serving our Country ........ Jody L. Tyner Marine Pfc. Jody L. Tyner, son of Robert J and Susan J. Tyner of 6240 Whitneyville, Middleville, recently com­ pleted the basic electronics course During the course at Marine Corps CommunicationsElectronics School, Twentynine Palms. Calif., students receive technical instruction on the fundamental electrical and electronic theory common to Marine Corps communication-electronics equipment. CORRECTION Jenny Young should have been identified as one of this year's Caledonia High School sarsity cheerleaders She was incorrectly identified in a photo caption in the Mar. 2 edition of The Sun and News. Jeanna Vander Kodde and Bill Tucker Jr., both of Water­ loo, Ind., will be married on April 17 in the Presbyterian Church in Auburn, Ind. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jeny and Betty Vander Kodde of Middleville and is a 1985 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Her fiance is the son of Bill and Darlene Tucker Sr. of Waterloo, Ind. He is a 1987 graduate of Dekalb High School, Auburn, Ind., and a 1992 graduate of Ferris State University with a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering. The course also included mathematics, direct and alter­ nating currents, solid state devices and electron tubes, basic digital logic circuits, and maintenance concepts. Tyler is a 1989 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Full Set of ACRYLICNAILS *30.00 Fill In *15.00 • Manicure $8.00 Nall Art 9 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro's Pizza In Caledonia 891*4040 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Open at 3 am Saturday David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 to 5 Old-Fashioned? You bet I am, and so is my bank. My bank knows me by name. I get fast, friendly service, and I don’t wait in long lines. If this doesn’t sound like your bank, maybe it’s time for a change. And you can bank on it. Qtate Sank ? 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA AJ 3 Locations Ope? A..' Day Monday thru Friday and nl Noon on Saturday F g — �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 9. 1993 beauty. steady progression toward fullfillment. toward a higher peace Our librarians. Judy Cain. Luella Murphy, and Sue MacIntyre are so wonderful in getting any book tape that 1 Neighbors with . NORMA VELDERMAN Paul Newman told me that spring as really getting here because a tufted titmouse was joyously courting his mate with a wonderful song just outside their window the other day. The bird does this every year, so Paul generously shared this with me. knowing how eagerly I was hunting for any small signs of Mother Nature's signs of spring To me. spring is the time of year for God's recharging of my barely running batteries I have been reading Gene Stratton Porter’s natural history of the Limber lost area request I get so tired of the trash that is written now. detective stones, foul language, killing, shooting, doing someone else in before they do it to you; highly descriptive sex romance formula books, and seamy stones of physical and in Northern Indiana in the old lumbering days Whether it is Freckles, girl fo the Limberlost. Laddie. harvester, her fathers daughter, the series is an adult fairy tale about the wonderful outdoors, where certain shrubs, trees, butterflies, birds, or even animals live out their lives, adding beauty and uscfullness to our lives Sure. I am a grown woman who loves adult fairy stories, the healing effect of the outof-doors beauty, the struggle for existence There is cur­ rently in the survival, but at the same time there is great sexual abuse. Sure 1 know that those con­ ditions exist. I feel we don't have to ‘‘wallow" in filth just because it is there People who write those stories want their books to sell and get money for their needs By constantly stressing the negative and seamy side of life in exposing our children's minds, our kids will think that is all there is to life. I don't want them to be so sheltered from “life ." Accen­ tuate the positive to build more solidily Even before 1 started my eye trouble. I felt that most TV programming (molding our minds, young or old) was being used to get us to buy the advertised products Forget how that type of thing was teaching our children to play war games and shooting to kill the toy figure. Kill was the normal way to win the im­ aginative game. Why should you have any aversion to shoot the make believe figure. That is only a game But it instills the break­ ing of the law. "Do Not Kill." It helps the child to cross the line in real life. He feels no pain at shooting that toy, and is being trained to cross that invisible line bet ween make believe and reality. Too many children aren't supervised to prevent that fill­ ing and breaking down those barriers. Arden Thede surprised me by calling to give me his news I haven't taked or seen him for a very long time. Cousin Web Steeby tells me all about the Leighton area, but in the winter season. I don't visit with Web Arden and Frank Tisvan went on a snowmobile trip planned by a tourist agency . They flew out to Jackson Hollow. Wyo.. for this event They drew people from all over who love to do different things. There were about 18 people on this trip. Frank enjoy ed helping some of the people start their motors, even at the 8.000-foot elevation. They really had a wonderful time, beautiful scenery , a new experience to some of the folks who drove cars, but had never driven a snowmobile I can just hear my husband? "Ye Gods, let a woman driver start out on a powerful machine that they have never driven before " He feels that they are too much of a hazard on (Mir gixxl roads. let alone having them loose on a moun­ tain trail, with so much power under their hands in the snow! As a female chauvinist "I will ignore the nasty crack that popped into my mind " Arden said they has! a wonderful time. Then all 18 got on a big old sleigh and were tokl not to drop anything overboard, as they were being driven out to see the large wild Elk herds They would cont to next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY__ ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Sen’ing a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 0 45a m , 11 00 a m & 6 00 pm WEDNESDAY.......................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Mir 1. I< '!!< ' c I I iVl<L 1 1 i< CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" (fcuiiiCH United Krctl|rcn (fll|urcl) KALAMAZOO AVENUE at «2nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services........ 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Associate Pastor • Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School............................ W 00 am Morning Worship........................ 1 v oo a.rp Evening Worship 6 0u p m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Scott Taylor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" ill 908 West Main Middleville, Vi mile g jSSnST west of stop light I Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. »’ Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 The Lutheran Church Synod Missouri GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 4 -jf. Sunday School....... 11:00 a m. Worship Service..... 10:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 J Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass..........................5 00 p.m Sunday Mass.....................0:00 a m & 11:00a.m Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Wednesday: Family Night........... 6:30 p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. 1 | f (MWkUaM Christian Education Classes........ 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School............................... 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. / [La M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School........................................0 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a m Sunday Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............. 6:45 p.m. Awana........... ........................................... 6:45 p.m. Sunday Services........ 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor 12200 Chief Noondav Road tat Gun Lake) Was land. Michigan 49348 • 7*5-7903 Bamer Free Programs for All Ages i " Sunday Worship 10 00 am Sunday School 11:151 m Wednesday "Family Night" 6 00 p.m. g;„> "J ■ "WTjjfrJ KSl-i) MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E Mam St , Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 3Pp m............................. ..............Every Sunday Catechism Classes Taught By Traditional Religious Num. 765-3073 or 364-5194 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST We skyan Church "a new and exciting fellowship" Sunday Services...................................... 10.30 a.m at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 89] ooQo Peace Reformed Church Bamer Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning lervicc*. Sunday Morning Worship Caraway Si puppet ministry for K4ih during evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..................... 9:30a.m Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Sunday School..................................................... 11:10a.m 6:45-8:15 Sunday Evening Service......................................... 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night" Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Club. Choirs lor Children and Adults. High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday........................... 5:00 p.m. For information call: RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director d91-802O 891-8119 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............. 10 00 a.m Sunday School..................................11:15 a m Evening Worship Service.................. 6 00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............. 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m Morning Worship............................. 1100 a m Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8:30a.m. Sunday School............................................... 945a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 1100 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School.........................................9 30 a m, Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Morning Worship....................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship........................ 600pm Wea M<rwee* Prayer 4 Bote ShxTy 7 00 p m . Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Pev Mt/om Do&or Pastor Sieve jocksoo. routn Pastor / •Ave .aw. Mute Dtt (Elie CDlrf ^lintr <18rtljiuti»t (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E. Alto, Michigan 49302 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Sunday School......................... 10:00a.m. 8146 6Mth St near Whitneyville Ave Morning Worship...........11:00 a m. , 4% Ute*. Church School. Sunday........................ 10 00 am. Evening Worship........................6:00p.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ S' Evening Worship 6 00 p m Children's Classes 7 00 p.m Wed Fellowship........ 7 30 p m <u> homes or church) call Joel Curtiss, Pastor Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 — 868-7113 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 9, 1993 I Page 5 MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS, cont. from page 4 Julie Michaels VandePol and Dete Tilma. Redeemer sponsors concert Julie Michaels VandePol and Dete Tilma will be featured in a concert, spon sored by Redeemer Covenant Church' at the Dutton Chris tian Middle School at 6 p.m. Sunday. VandePol combines vocal music and drama in her ap­ proach. She will be joined by Tilma, who has traveled for many years with the Heralders Quartet He plays a variety of instruments and sings. The Dutton Christian Mid­ dle School is on Hanna Lake SERVING OUR COUNTRY Michael A. Harder Air Force Sgt. Michael A. Harder has arrived for duty at Misawa Air Base. Japan. The sergeant, a munitions systems specialist, is the son of Joann Yates of 7385 Bouman Drive, Middleville, and Ron Harder of 7711 Blue Bird. Jenison. JULIE MICHAELS March 14,6 pm At Dutton Chnstian Middle School, on Hanna Lake Ave just north ol 68th St Redeemer x-OVCAHnt Church____ tor more info call 696-8001 INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC, HUMOROUS DRAMA! ROAST BEEF DINNER All You Can Eat! Saturday, March 13 5:00-7:30 COMPLETE DINNER • HOMEMADE PIES Adults...s6.50 • Kids 5-12...s3.00 Under 4...FREE B0WNE CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the Corner of 84th & Alden Nash Avenue, just north of 68th Street. The public is invited. A free-will offering will be taken. let the sleigh come close to them as long as they were resting. But if one figure would step down, they would stampede, putting the sleigh and people in danger He said that it was so impressive and a wonderful experience Luana Tolan said she and Lynn had just come back from a two-week trip to Florida, staying with Lynne's folks. They had good weather and a good time, even if they did come back to snow Thelma Carl and Betty Ven­ ton went Monday to Grand Rapids to see Shirley Howell. She is doing quite well Betty Newman said that son Paul and Cindy are in Florida, staying with sister Joy and family. Virginia Root said that an old girlfriend from years back. Minnie Gibson of Hopkins, drove over to visit with her on Monday Minnie is 87 and still drives her car. What a wonderful visit they had. recalling their continued friendship of so many years! Katie Weiringa said that son Lee and Sarah went to Florida for a week The Doug Hart family had Liz’s folks over Sunday for dinner. Sue Verlinde said that their whole family got together at son Jim’s apartment in Farm­ ington Hills. Leo and Beth Verlinde just got back ahead of the snowstorm from a threeweek. 5,000-mile trip out west. Ann Bartlett said that daughter Kate was home for spring break. Russ Bender said that he had a whole houseful of fami­ ly Saturday. Daughter Bever­ ly left for California. When I called, granddaughter Cheryl and her daughter Sidney had just stopped in for supper w ith Russ. Lu Ward said that she and Dick either went over to visit their granddaughter in St John's or she came over to their house. At least they got together Johnny tried fishing for the first time this winter Wednes­ day. They just weren't biting and so no luck in bringing home any fish. The others, on the lake, said that they weren't having any luck either Lately I have been stumbl­ ing around a lot of little stumbling blocks. I've been trying to sort them out into stepping stones. It seems that I just get on top of one and there is another one waiting. But I can see quite a few stepping stones that are climbed. Johnny's brother. Peter, who built all my history models, just had a kidney removed Wednesday. It was cancerous. He is coming along well from the operation Have a good challenging week, folks The coming of spring will energize you to improve things Maybe the warm days will help to raise your spirts and take ou* that dam old flu bug that you haven't been able to shake. Love all of y°u and a great big hug from me to you wonderful folks. GET MORE N EWS ! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only S13 per year in Barry County. Ph 948-8051. "The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church located on M-37 and 100th Street in Caledonia, is offering a Divorce Recovery Program at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays starting March 17. The video tape series entitled "Picking Up the Pieces” will be used over a 10 week period. 1. Making the Most of a Difficult Situation. 2. Developing a Healthy Self Love. 3. How to Trust After Being Burned. 4. The Nature of Love. 5. Coping With Lonliness. 6. Single Adult Sexuality. 7. The Battle Between the Sexes. 8. Solo Parenting. 9. Preparing for Re-Marriage. 10. 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Standing are team members Crystal Pauli (left), Jessie Alexander, Mitchell Petz, EliseBoncher and Jenny DeZeeuw to celebrate being Irish! Rainbow ’s End VAHN. CRAFTS & VARIETY In th* Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 OWMoMiy^nTot. 891-110 tah.Mou Q im < V! Caledonia Chiropractic Center *' M ... is pleased to announce that Caledonia High School seniors interested in applying this year for an Amy Lou Bar­ naby Scholarship may pick up application forms in the CHS Student Services office This program, which pro­ vides up to $1,000 a year to students for post-high school study, was established by Merle and Dixie Barnaby in memory of their daughter. Amy, who graduated from CHS in 1988. A young woman who never allowed her physical disabilities to deter her from participating as much as possi­ ble in school activities. Amy set an example of courage and kindness, and her death in the fall of 1988 touched all who knew her The scholarship program established by the Bamabys provides for a selection com­ mittee to work with the CHS staff in selecting one or more scholarship recipients, who are announced at graduation. Names of the recipients are engraved each year on a per­ manent plaque hanging in the high school. To qualify for a scholar­ ship, a student must have: — Maintained a grade point average of at least 2.0. — Participated in activities both in and outside school. ‘Men with Vision’ McPherson return to Leighton TOM ‘ k b ...has joined the staff Tom brings his experience of 11 years of paramedic L ! service and 3 years experience of massage therapy. He ,r ’ is still working to complete his training as a licensed p ' massage therapist and a specialty program of certified p ( neuromuscular re-education. Massage therapy basi­ cally is rehabilitative, but it also has been effective in reducing stress, improving circulation and muscle tone and in helping overcome the pain of muscle spasms. He is looking forward to serving the area and asks that you call to set up your appointment. iPhone 891-8153 worked over the summer as well as most of the school year so far.” said Coach Dilley of the students' dedication Competing against Caledonia Elementary were West Godwin. Challenger Elementary. Hamilton. West Kelloggsville and Southeast Kelloggsville Caledonia's team was led by ‘ “veteran' ’ co-captams Danielle Hendry and Mitchell Petz. with Jenny DeZeeuw. Elise Boocher. Jessie Alex ander. David Shadier. Crystal Pauli and Amber Lindgren rounding out the ‘ lineup " Caledonia this year was host for the awards party held at the season's end. and Dille described the whole ex­ perience as rewarding, "reading so many books and making so manv new friends." Applications available for Amy Lou Barnaby scholarships at CHS school YOU’RE IN LUCK.. .We have everything you need 600 E. MAIN STREET Graphics Neus Senice The Caledonia Elementary Bookbowl team this year brought home a second-place award for its efforts m the 1993 reading competition Competing against five ocher teams, the Caledonia fourth- and fifth-grade team­ mates tied for first place with Southeast Kelloggsville in winning four of five February matches Caledonia teacher and Bookbowl coach Hilde Dilley said her team ended up "a close second'” to Kellog­ gsville after a tie-breaking playoff between the two com­ petition leaders. Hamilton fmshed in third place Bookbowl participants read a prescribed list of 30 books and take notes on each in preparation for the contest. “Many of the students Leighton United Methodist Church “ Men with Vision” members Mike Shanahan, Theron Thaler and Dave Steeby, spent two weeks recently in Resistencia, Argentina. Leighton Men with Vision, which is part of World Gospel Mission, is a group of men who meet once a month for a prayer fellowship breakfast. Their project in Argentia was to start building a brick church 24x6O-feet. As part of a work team of seven people from the United States, they worked with local mis­ sionaries and people of the Chruch of Resistencia. — Demonstrated good moral character and firmness of purpose — Filed a written applica­ tion by April I of his-her senior year at CHS Financial need also is a primary factor that will be considered by the selection committee. After all applicants have been screened by a CHS staff — OPEN HOUSE — Sunday, March 14, 1993...2-5 PM 4331 BLUE LAGOON Take an additional Ladies' I1M1. NEW LISTING MIDDLEVILLE - Starter home in excellent condition with 2 bedrooms Beautiful oak cabinet*, MFU & garage. Newly redone, dote to school*. Priced in the $50's Call Koren. 795 9331. Q2M2. MIDDLEVILLE Sharp. 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GUN LAKE Sharp 2 story. 3 BR home with 75' channel frontage, suitable for diving & swimming. Liv. rm. w/FP, cedar siding, garage. Has 2 lots. Chain link fencing, & fruit trees Must see! Call Lil, 795 9849 — HOMES OF THE WEEK — Before they left Argentina, the work was half completed and they still had some time left for some sightseeing. Leighton’s Men with Vision has undertaken many local projects, as well as projects in Honduras, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica. Leighton U.M Church is located at 4180 2nd Street in Allegan County near Caledonia. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! committee, the selection com mittee will conduct a personal interview with the finalists The scholarships are renewable at the discretion of the scholarship program’s board of directors Any questions about the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholar ships should be directed to the CHS Student Services office. 891-02I4 Lovely 4.6 acres with walkout build­ ing site Caledonia Schools Call Deb 623 8357 SOLD LI M2. 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The three high school teams, coached by Caledonia’s Secondary Gifted and Talented Coordinator. Barb Dullaghan. took a first, a second and a fourth Three of the six middle school teams placed fourth, fifth and sixth in that division, and one of the two elementary teams earned a sixth The first and second-place teams qualified for the state level of the competition April 17 at Central Michigan University Dullaghan explained that in OM competition, students work for weeks in teams of five to seven members to create their solution to one of several problems specified by the OM program The teams present their solution to the judges in an eight-minute skit, which might include sets, costumes and even music. The judges evaluate both the team’s solution and the skit itself, looking at technical and stylistic merits. The presentation skills displayed by the students also are evaluated, and the area of style includes their use of sets, costumes and even music to enhance the presentation The first-place CHS team of Nicole Nicholas. Amy Perkins. Sara Robertson. Kate Lappin. Mark Johnson. Jay me Cramer and Sara Ward tackl­ ed the problem of designing, creating, building and driving around a course a vehicle powered by a mechanical jack (or jacks). Driving the car had to be incorporated into the skit. Dullaghan said "Originally Mark was not part of this team. ” she added. "I was pleased that a group of girls did not shy away from such a technical problem because girls are not expected to be interested in ‘that kind of thing.’’’ The second-place team of Jaimte Oatley . Kelley Spence. Sarah Shoemaker. Stephanie VandenBerg. Rick Grinstead and Chad Elam chose to build a weight-bearing structure made entirely of balsa wood and glue, which had to weigh less than seven grams. "An incredible number" of limitations also was placed on the structure. Dullaghan added The presentation of this creation also had to be incor­ porated into a skit. The spontaneous problems are designed to challenge the team's abilities to work together as a group and to see how creative the students can be without any preparation. Dullaghan said The team might be asked to create something from two paper plates, for instance, or build a structure that can hold a golf ball from 25 pieces of spaghetti and 25 gum drops. Though she said she is pleased, of course, that two of the teams will get to compete at the state level, she is much more excited about the grow- This CHS Odyssey of the Mind team won first place at the Rockford regional contest. From the left are Sara Robertson, Amy Perkins, Sara Ward, Mark Johnson (as Prince Charming) and Nicole Nicholas (kneeling). A CHS team also took second place, and both groups qualified to compete at the state level in April. (Photo courtesy CMS) mg student interest in the program “Caledonia’s emphasis is not on the winning or placing at the regional." she said. “That is like icing on the cake! We’re are very proud of all our teams for completing their problems and par­ ticipating in the competition. “Each team has reached very lofty goals by using problem-solving skills, work­ ing and cooperating as a team and finishing what they started." Dullaghan also is looking forward to next year, when Caledonia will be hosting a regional OM competition. "This year the regional consisted of 175 teams from approximately 20 schools," she said. “With the growing interest in this program, we might Obituaries Anna M. Carlson GRAND RAPIDS - Anna M. Carlson, 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, March 1, 1993 at Luther Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Carlson was born in Lithuania on September 15, 1898. She is survived by daughter, Linnea (Lynne) and Harvey Donker of Middleville; grand­ children: Gary and Kim Donk­ er, Mary and David Rudd, Sandra and Bernie Kilmartin, Robert and Kelly Donker; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 3 at the If TAX MANAGEMENT AND MORE, INC. 1 If / / I prepares your tax return, a portion of your fee will be donated to a local organization and you will qualify to WIN an Evening with Your Own Private Jacnzzi! Call Steve at 891-9401 . TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OVER 35,000 BOOKS IN STOCK! MAINSTREEET MIDDLEVILLE Also testing 'Antigua* 8c ^Sonkn •ANTIQUES’ & many one of a kind aems •CoUectaWes •Paperback Swap Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Reverend FX. Faber of Peace Reformed Church officiating. Burial was at Rosedale Memorial Park. JohnH. Wright CALEDONIA - John H. (Jack) Wright, 60, of Caledo­ nia passed away at his home Saturday, February 27, 1993. Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 coaches who volunteered their time this year: Robin Lappin. Megan Brown. Larry Hanson. Nancy Pikaart. Jennifer Cisler. Mr. Rose. JoAnn Delmar. Cheryl Davis. Kevin Hoag and Chris Swanberg. CHS senior Karl Hofmann designed the Caledonia OM teams’ official T-shirt, and Dullaghan said local businesses as well as school administrators were very supportive. Besides the two high school teams already named. Caledonia students par­ ticipating this year included elementary students Travis Dahlberg. Lance VanHaitsma. Ryan Haywood. Chris Cox. Kristy Schyler. Andy Jackson. Angela Adrianse. Danielle Handry. Davis Schadler. Joe Lillie, Carrie Baxter and Elise Bone her. CMS students in the pro­ gram were Melanie Hanson. Becky VanderLaan. Christine Welton, Tawnee Moore. Renee Mejeur. Alison Smith. Mark Hofmann. Charlie Fuller. Aaron Cisler. Jeremy Rose. Aaron Sherman, Brian Mr. Wright was born on March 19, 1932 in Indianapo­ lis, Indiana to Herschel Wright and Maye McConnell Wright He was a school psycholo­ gist at Ken O’Sha Center and for the Kent Intermediate School District. He was the School Psycho­ logist of the year in Michigan in 1985 and was a member of the “Michigan Association of School Psychologists” and the National Association of School Psychologists”. He is survived by his wife, Karen A. Hamers ma; son, Kevin 16, and daughter Sara 13; sister and brother-in-law, Roberta and Dr. Irving Colvin of Longwood, Florida; his stepmother, Ann Wnght of Winter Park, Flonda, several nieces and nephews and many special canng fnends at Ken O’Sha Center A memorial service was held Wednesday at the DeVries Funeral Chapel in Kentwood with Reverend F.L. Faber officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American easily be looking at 200 teams competing in Caledonia next year.” She said that winners at the state level advance to a world competition, where students meet OM teams representing countries such as Canada. Australia. China and Mexico. "So. it’s quite an oppor­ tunity for our students." she said, adding that the state of Michigan boasts the second largest number of teams (600) participating in the whole program. Dullaghan expressed her appreciation to the other I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Griffith. Dale Wicks. Kim Schmidtke. Sarah Sobczak. Brooke Wierenga. Andrea Petz. Jenifer DeWit. Brian Davis. Jim Gray. Angela Flockhart. Chad Radaz. Josh Moody. Wtndi Sievers and Alyson Kopenski Also participating on mid­ dle school teams were Joe DeGroot. Josh Finkbeiner. Ben Jacobs. Dan Price. David Good. Wayne Pafthausen. Trisha Swanberg. Jamie Young. Belinda Ward. Dawn Green. Jenny Cavanaugh. Laurie Rodgers and Misty Littell The high school team of Julie Furst. Katie Sobczak. Melissa Otto. Katie Post. Tricia Davis and Came Snoap “did a great job. " and earned a fourth in that division, but only the first- and secondplace teams advance to the state competition “I am extremely proud of all our teams. Now I’m hop­ ing our students will build on the skills they learned this year, and carry them over into their work in and outside of school." Dullaghan said. MOM&POP’S NEW & USED appliances OOEA 795-8950 FEATURING: AMANA, CALORIC, CROSLEY. GE and KELVINATOR 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville (1 block East of M-37, Beside Faro’s Pizza) OPEN, Monday 1-8, Tuesday-Thursday Friday 114. Wednesday 11-8. Saturday 9 3 Affordable Family Living J SPRING COVE 2200D *6614 2 Bedroom • Center Kitchen • 2 Baths • \-jrily x"vx$99 00A II II Window • Cathedral Ceiling • Standard Aisle (902 sq. ft.) • W F Includes set up. 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This spring, they will be touring from Detroit to Washington. D.C. and from Kalamazoo to Pittsburgh. Through their instrumental concerts at worship and praise, the Grace Brass blends the favorite hymns of old with a love for the classics and the Triple Check Tax Service We are set up to handle ALL INCOME TAX needs. We are able to do your personal, small business, Partnership or Corporation returns. We offer a complete accounting service, with 20 years of experience. Other services include: • Business Plans • UPS (not a UPS agent) • Educational Resources Service - College Money Guaranteed 10% OFF TAX RETURN Preparation (With this ad) • Expires 3-31-93 OPEN: Monday-Friday 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 1 or evenings by appointment Mcmbrr 9958 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-1886 technology of the synthesizer. All the members of the ensemble are students at Grace College, a four-year Christian liberal arts college in Winona Lake. Ind. The 1992 Grass Brass tour is directed by Tim Zimmer­ man, artist-in-residence and chairman of the Grace Col­ lege music department. “After 60s” club will meet March 16 The monthly luncheon meeting of the Middleville "After 60” club will feature a special presentation on March 16, with the appearance of Cindy Steorts. Steorts will explain a new program called "Canine Comp anion Independance." The potluck lunch will be at noon sharp, at the VFW Hall on Main Street in Middleville. Everyone over 60 (or even a little younger) is invited for the occasion. Please bring a dish to pass. < And everything :n between J.L. Schwartz ^vnnaii£ "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37>. Middleville. Ml 49333 Insurance Agency Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 The Crusaders Quartet will sing Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Crusaders Quartet to sing The Crusaders Quartet will sing at the First Baptist Church of Middleville Sun­ day. March 14, at 6 p.m. The quartet is made up of Jim Meek, Stan Cordts, Jay Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ActionAds! DeBoer, and John Shear They, along with the Rev Bruce Stewart and David Stewart, will be traveling this summer to England and Scotland where they will hold special meetings in churches, in malls and other public places The quartet will sing a variety of gospel songs and hymns in Middleville David Stewart, a ventriloquist, will share the gospel through his friends, and Bruce Stewart will bring a gospel message. The public is invited to at­ tend this special service. AFFORDABLEIL Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment v available Monday-Saturday. / i 9505 Cherry Valley Rd Caledonia - on M-37 Farm Bldg in the new State f " Jusr north1 of the bght —■■■i aMMbi �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 9, 1993 I Page 9 Capital Commentary Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! By Sen. Dkk Posthumus As a parent and a legislator with more children in the public school* than all of the other legislators in Kent. Ottawa. Barn. Allegan. Ionia and Montcalm counties combined. I understand the concerns of our schools and the importance of education funding. I am also extremely concerned with double-digit pro­ perty tax increases. Because people are now getting their assessment notices, it is crucial that we cut property taxes immediately Michigan has the second highest property taxes in the nation, hurting our ability to create and retain jobs. Across the state, double-digit assessment increases are occurring in most of the counties In Kent County, the 1993 average residential increase is 113 per­ cent! That was on top of increases in 1990 and 1991 of 15.4 percent. We must act to prevent this from happening in the future. Furthermore, higher residential assessments make it im­ possible for young people to buy their first home while forcing some of our fixed-income senior citizens to sell their homes Farmers arc also being hit hard. Of all of the agricultural states. Michigan has the highest property taxes. By reducing property taxes by 20 percent over three years, we are making a major effort to get our economy moving forward and providing jobs More jobs and a healthy state economy will ensure a long term stability for school funding and good opportunities for our children Earlier this month, the Senate passed a bill which, if passed by the stale House of Representatives, will reduce school operating property taxes by 20 percent over three years. Our tax cut proposal calls for the stale to reimburse schools for lost funds In the past we have tried to lie property tax cuts to education finance reform. As a result, we have not seen a signficant reduction in property taxes and have not had mean­ ingful school finance reform. Tying these issues together required taking on too many special interests at once As a result, no combined proposal has ever been enacted. We must address the issues of property tax reduction, school finance reform, as well as reforming our education system to meet the demands of the 21st Century separately You might have heard about another property tax plan that is being debated. The Bipartisan Legislative Team (BLT) plan at first l<Mik strikes some people as “reasonable." However, after reading the fine print, the proposal is clearly too com­ plicated and one that could devastate unsuspecting taxpayers. The proponents of the BLT plan arc saying: “Let’s raise your Michigan income tax by 30 percent and/or raise your sales tax by 50 percent, and cut your property taxes with no guarantee they will not rise again.” In other words, “trust us. ” I am a legislator and I don't trust Lansing to keep proper­ ty taxes from climbing; that is why 1 supported constitutionally capping assessments. When the public finds out about the details of the BLT plan, I don’t think they will trust Lansing to hold the line on property millages, either. Improving education has been one of my highest priorities. The economic downturn has caused us to face great budget problems over the past few years. Departments across the state faced 9 percent reductions while we held education harmless. For example, the Department of Social Services budget saw cuts of 13 percent in that year. Since 1991, the K-12 education budget has increased by 15 percent and my commitment will continue. We are facing a new day, however. Our economy is growing at a much slower rate than in the past, inflation has slowed and in some cases there is deflation. Our farmers are receiving lower prices, salaries of our district's residents have been frozen, reduced, or at best grown slowly. We can not live with automatic cost increases of 5-8 percent in the public, state or local government sectors. In the spring, state aid to education will be addressed in the budget process. At that time we will address reforming the way we finance our schools. Some argue for increasing taxes while others believe we must further tighten state government’s belt. There is also a group that would like to see school funding tied to school performance. Whichever path is taken. I will con­ tinue as a concerned Kent County parent to fight to lower our crushing property tax burden and to maintain education as our number one spending priority . Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto, where he farms 500 acres. Richard J. Choryan. O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Main St. Caledonia Michigan Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 12 • Famtl\ Vision Can’ • Contact Lenses • Sport 6? Sufers Frames 891-9224 D4 0^Yb,FECHURCH^. bridges from Building Friendships That Last A Lifetime At Community Life Church we believe by building bridges from heart to heart we are building fricnships that last a lifetime. Community Life Church is made of friends reaching out to our community giving encouragement and expressing Christ's Love. People Under Construction Through Christ At Community Life Church we arc people "under construction." We do not expect people to come to us perfect or complete, but invite each one to join us in the process of being changed and created anew by God. Friend Day Celebration Sunday We invite you to come and join our Friend Day Celebration at Caledonia High Cafctorium on March 28t_h, 10:30am. • Inspiring Sermon • Supervised Nursery • Contemporary Praise and Worship Music • Youth Ministry Presentation Wesleyan Church Lunch with Friends �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 9. 1993 Dutton Drama club presents two plays The Dutton Elementary Drama Club staged Peter, Peter, Peter!' os one of two plays performed for students and parents last month. (Photo courtesy Dut­ ton Elementary) :r wi " ixsxt! I ’ Diabetics SORE FEET / ANKLES? -g KENT PODIATRY • Adults & Children Foot Problems | Assignment accepted! Medicare, PPO, HMO S '■ W Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. gp || J :: f 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 g -g J-Ad Graphics News Service Dutton Elementary students and families enjoyed watching two productions staged by the school drama club Feb. 16. "The Dancing Princesses" is a fairy tale which features no less than 11 royal maidens, who all were garbed in ap­ propriate princess-style attire. The other characters also usually appear in fairy tales, including a king, a prince (of course), a soldier, a page, a gypsy and a maid All kinds of guys named Peter populated the produc­ tion "Peter. Peter. Peter!”’ This one-act comedy is really about using time wisely, but any production featuring characters with names like Madame Plunk. Miss Oolong and Skinny is bound to pro­ duce some grins. Dutton teacher and drama club sponsor Sharon Olthouse REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidated Report of Condition of The State Bank of Caledonia of Caledonia in the State of Michigan, and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business on December 31, 1992. Published in accordance with a call made by the commis­ sioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 223 of the banking code of 1969, as amended. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES ASSETS DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin....................... 4,379 Interest-bearing balances........................................................................ 35 Securities....................................................................................................... 14,860 Federal funds sold......................................................................................... 2,000 Securities purchased under agreements to resell............................... —0— Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income ....................................... 66,091 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses....................................... 820 LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve.................................................... —0— Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve 65,271 Assets held in trading accounts................................................................ —0— Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)..................... 3,572 Other real estate owned............................................................................... 361 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies —0— Customers' liability tothis bank on acceptances outstanding............ —0— Intangible assets........................................................................................... 104 Other assets................................................................................................. 986 Total assets ................................................................................................... 91,568 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)....................................... — 0— Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j).......... 91,568 LIABILITIES Deposits: In domestic offices................................................................................... 80.643 Noninterest bearing................................................................................. 10,507 Interest bearing ....................................................................................... 70,136 Federal funds purchased............................................................................ —0— Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ................................. —0— Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury............................................. —0— Other borrowed money.......................................................... 500 Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases —0— Bank s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding —0— Subordinated notes and debentures ........................................................ —0— Other liabilities........................................................................ 390 Total tiabilites 81,533 Limited-life preferred stock andrelated surplus .............................. —0— EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus....................................... —0— Common stock............................................................................................... 1 600 Surplus................................................................................................... 3.400 Undivided profits and capitalreserves 5,035 LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities —0— Total equity capital 10,035 Losses deferred pursuant to12U.S.C I823(j) —0— Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U S C 1823(j) 10.035 Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, ano losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) ............................................. 91.568 Memoranda Deposits of State Money-Michigan None I, George Edgar Exec VP of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief George Edgar We. the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of Condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions aid is true axl correct. Directors. Harold J Giess James E Giess John R Devries Some of the cost members from the Dutton Elementary Drama Club production The Dancing Princesses' gather in costume for a bow. (Photo courtesy Dutton Elementary) directed both plays, assisted by Nena Verburg and Jan Workman. The cast of "Princesses” included Jerome Gardner. Justin Holwerda. Matt Spencer. Kristin Manning. Heather Justin. Heather Duf­ field. Jennifer Hartley. Pamela Spitzley. Holly Blackmore. Katie Clausen. Jessica Hanna. Lisa Bennett. Genna Walker. Amanda Yahne. Nikki Owens. Hannah Cooley. Kristin Uy I and Jamie Holwerda. The Mudent cast of " Peter ” included Zak Knight. Justin Workman. Jacob Gerst. .Sarah Soper. Carrie Rozell, Abbi Hunter. Jeff Olthouse. Leanne Marquard. Jon Gerst. Mark Osgerby. Curt Rozell and Lisa Engle. Bam Restoration Workshop will be held in Portage A barn restoration workshop will take place from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. March 20 at the Portage North Middle School. 5808 Oregon, in Portage. The workshop will focus on altering bams to bring them back into use, either as bams, residences or businesses, while preserving them as part of Michigan history. Workshop topics in the morning will include the history and functions of bams, the importance of rural preservation and how to restore a bam. The afternoon program will consist of a panel discussion that will include a building in­ spector, an insurance agent, an electrician and an assessor, followed by a tour of bams in various stages of restoration. The cost of the workshop is $25 for the first registration and $15 for each additional registration from the same party. The fee covers the luncheon and reference materials. The registration deadline is March 15. Make checks payable to MSU Extension and mail them to Barn Workshop, c/o the Kalamazoo County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service, Room 302, 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, Ml 490007. For more information, con­ tact Maurice Kaercher at the Kalamazoo Count) Extension office at 616-383-8830 Workshop sponsors are the Michigan State University Museum, the MSU depart­ ments of Resource Develop­ ment and Agricultural Engineering, the Michigan Bureau of History, the Michigan Histone Preserva­ tion Network and the Kalamazoo County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. Financial assistance is provided by the National Trust for Histone Preserva­ tion and the Michigan Humanities Council. Pet of the Week "Mickey," a black and tan, Shepherd mix, adult male is anxious to find a new home. He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs kitty litter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens may be adopted for $6 The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be addi­ tional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information call 948-4885. 1 "er John A. Weidenfeller D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 9, 1993 I Page 11 Fifth-graders Ryan Slot and Erin Finkbeiner were the top spellers at Dutton Elementary this year. Ryan was the winner, and Erin the runner-up. They com­ peted in the Middleville regional. Representing Caledonia Elementary this year were winner Nathan Peterson and runner-up Blair Spence. Both are fifth-graders. Josh Pearson edged out Rose Arnold for top spelling honors in the 1993 spelling contest at Kettle Lake Elementary. Both are fifth-graders. Caledonia students represent school in Scripps-Howard Spelling bee contest Amy Bartholomew, a sixth-grader, was the win­ ner ot the Dutton Christian Middle School spelling con­ test. Not pictured is Dutton Christian's runner-up, Chad Senneker. Caledonia area schools recently held school-wide spelling bees to choose their representatives for the 1993 Scripps-Howard Spelling Bee regionals. Those who won at their school contests competed recently in various regionals for a berth in the state contest. None of these students qualified for the state level, but they said they encountered some strange new words in studying for it. Peter Cotton won the Caledonia Middle School con­ test, with Jamie Young placing second. They com­ peted in the Caledonia area regional held in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. AREA SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg School Wednesday, March 10 Pork gravy/mashed lotatoes. sliced carrots, uscuit, cherry crisp, M.S. salad Bar Thursday , March 11 Chili/crackers. bread and butter, vegetable sticks, fresh fruit. bar. Friday, March 12 Pizza (Russos’s at M.S.), or Fishwich, baked beans or sweet potatoes, mixed fruit. Monday, March 15 Burrito/cheese sauce, green beans, peaches. H.S. salad NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Hot dogs Tuesday. March 16 Meat and cheese sub sand­ wich, lettuce salad, frozen juice bar. McFall, West and Page Elementary Schools Wednesday. March 10 Piggiy ?ravy on mashed potatoes, golden car­ rot coins, buttery biscuit, cherry crisp, nutrition sticker. Thursday . March 11 Chili/crackers. bread and butter, veggie sticks, fresh fruit. Friday, March 12 Pizza or fishwich (Russo’s at Page), baked beans or sweet potatoes, mixed fruit. Monday. March 15 Burrito/cheese sauce, green beans, pears. alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Attachment Options For All Residue Levels Tuesday, March 16 Chicken soup with rice/over fries, bologna sandwich, frozen delight (juice bar). Note: Lowfat and whole milk each day. Hot dogs alter­ nate choice each day Buy Now Pre Pay Discounts Available Caledonia Community High /Middle Schools Wednesday. March 10 BBQ sandwich, com or fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday. March 11 Chicken patty on bun. mix­ ed veg. or french fries, milk. fruit choice. Friday. March 11 Spaghetti meat sauce, toss­ ed salad or french fnes. milk, fruit choice. Monday, March 15 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, or french fries, fruit choice, roll, milk. Tuesday, March 16 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Wednesday. March 10 Apple pizza, orange­ pineapple juice, milk, prize Thursday, March 11 Bagel cream, cheese and jelly, orange juice, milk. prize. Friday, March 12 Cinnamon roll, juke, milk, prize. Monday. 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CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Thank you... for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS st you nave rotary service with your local phone co but have a touch tone phone, you con still com muTMcate with this system by dialing tne number above then after your call is answered switch tne puJsertone switch to tone and you te ready to begin recording �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 9. 1993 I Page 13 SPORTS Caledonia caged by Coopersville Friday night Playing in their last regular season game chi the road ver­ sus Coopersville, coach Larry Rea and his Caledonia team wanted nothing more than to dose out the year with a win. Not only would it give his team momentum toward the districts this week, but the Fighting Scots season would also ride out the year with a two-game winning streak. However, any hopes for momentum disappeared early Friday night, when Coopersville started the game with a 12-0 run. proving to be the Scots' downfall in the end, losing 76-72. At 3:26 in the first quarter, Kevin Keitzman scored Caledonia's first bucket. Al Aho and David Scheid then hit back-to-back triples to pull the Fighting Scots within four, 16-12 late in the first. Aho finished with four three's, for 21 points alto­ gether. But the Broncos outscored Caledonia 26-16 from that point to close out the half up 42-28. Much of Caledonia's prob­ lems (turnovers, missed of­ fensive shots, lack of re­ Ex-Caledonia runners part of academic honor by the Coaches Assoc. For the third straight year, the Hope College men's and women's cross-country teams have both been recognized for academic excellence by the National Cross-Country Coaches Association. Part of that esteemed group are former Caledonia distance runners, now Flying Dutch sophomores, Amy Leatherman, and Todd Whitwam. Team members must have a cumulative grade point av­ erage of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale to be se­ lected. Hope is the only Division III institution to have both its men's and women's honored three con­ secutive years. Both Leatherman and Whitwam are first-year letter winners. DOUG S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 .1 • Tune-ups to Engines 1/ (J Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - No Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner ----- J) bounding) stemmed as i re­ sult of a strong Coopersville press. Frustration set in and the Scots were nailed with fouls, a lot of them, 31 to be exact Coopersville converted 27 of 37 free throws compared to the visitors’ 13 of 18. Caledonia, which finshed the regular season with a 317 record, 3-11 in the O-K Gold Conference, will face South Christian in the opening round of Class B district play, starting 7:30 tonight at Wyoming Faik High School. Weight classes start March 23 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Pennock Hospital will offer the "Weigh to Better Health” program March 23 and 30, and April 8, 13 and 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pennock Hospital. Physicians Center, Conference Center (lower level). The five-wcck sessions will be taught by Cindy Lancaster, a registered dietitian. Tammy Nemetz. an exercise physiologist from Pennock’s Fitness Center, will present lectures and introduction to an appropriate exercise program at Pennock’s Fitness Center. Those attending can learn sensible weight loss through food management and exer­ cise techniques designed to lead to successful lifestyle changes. Course fee is $20. Par­ ticipants are asked to pre­ register by calling 948-3125. \Ne can show you how better records and better planning can save you money. If you would like to talk taxes, call us. Caledonia's, Alan Aho. sees an opening and makes a break for the basket PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day ASK YOUR CHILO WHAT A STRANGER LOOKS LIKE C hances arc good that if you ask your child what a stranger looks like, he or she is likely to describe a person like the one pictured here. So when you tell your child not to talk to strangers, it’s important to make sure that your child understands who a stranger really is. Simply put, a stranger is anyone your child does not know, be it the “nice lady” with the dog or the kindly old man in the park. One good idea is to establish a code word known only by yourself, your child and any adult authorized to escort or care for your child. If the stranger doesn’t know the “magic” word, your child is not to go anyplace with that person. It’s as simple as that. make it easy to tell the good guys from the bad, real life unfortunately is not so simple. So take a moment to help safeguard your child today. Child Safety. It’s a matter of show and tell. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Richard A. Blanch Certified Public Accountant (616) 891-1225 P 0. Box 276 130 Main Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Office Hou'S Monoay Friday 9-6 (616) 945-9554 (616)945-5192 FAX �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 9. 1993 Middleville eagers light up the (Godwin) Heights! by Kurt Luttermoser Sports Writer Send in the next squad! One by one they came. Then there were three, then four. Soon all five starting were coming at them. There was no end in sight for the invaders from Godwin Heights. Unable to combat Middleville’s mass substitu­ tion program Friday night, the guests fell into "mass confusion" losing in a land­ slide. 76-45. Using more line (up) changes than Detroit Red Wings coach Bryan Murray. Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter employed all of his players in the rout against the Wolverines. "Our seniors really set the tone for us tonight." be said. "They made a difference in al­ lowing me to change (line­ ups) all night. We never missed a beat." What worked for Middleville Friday is some­ thing that's been missing most of the year, effective outside shooting. But against Godwin, the team had plenty to spare. Behind a well-balanced at­ tack from the outside, the in­ side game opened up for the team’s 6-5 star center. Jeff Roodvoets. Not that he needed any help in the first For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA for payment of classified advertising Call 945 9554 with your card number If you wish to charge an ad. j A<J Gf>phlc, The Hastings Reminder place. Roodvoets finished as the game's leading scorer with 22 points, on a night he was curtailed in minutes because of foul trouble and Holzbueter's mass substitution. Picking up the slack in his absence were fellow seniors playing in front of their last home crowd. Curt Thaler, Brian Drummond. David Oilhouse and Jim Flikkema. All four combined for just over 20 points, most of which were from long range. The third quarter was all Trojans, who distanced them­ selves from Godwin as if their visitors had the plague. In total. Middleville amassed 26 points to the Wolverines’ five during the third period After halftime festivities, Middleville applied a 2-2-1 zone, full-court press, much to the dismay of the victims. Godwin could not handle the pressure of both the zone and Middleville's fresh legs, as the Wolverines watched a deficit grow to a point of no return, no win in sight. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet to hear the following request to change the Master Plan, to change the Zoning Map. and to rezone Parcel 081501900500 from Agriculture to Residential Low Density The owner is Albert G Conklin 12175 Chief Noonday Road Wayland. Ml 49348 The description is as follows COM E M. SEC 19 T3N. R10W. TH N 89 DEG 34 18' W 692 53 FT TO POB, TH N 89 DEG 34 18" W 94 47 FT TH S 350 FT TH W 505 53 FT TH S 1057 FT TH E 600 FT TH N 1407 FT TO POB, CONT 15.32 A. Located behind The Note In addition, the Zoning Ordinance will be changed to add a BED AND BREAKFAST INN section 15.133 C.5. Material pertaining to the above subjects may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours. Any other business pertinent to the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet April 15,1993 at 7:30 on Thursday at Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795 9091 Middleville senior David Olthouse comes down with the rebound in a blowout win over Godwin Heights. Trojan sophomores Andy Brewer and Nathan Bundy gave the hometown crowd a glimpse of the future, finish­ ing behind Roodvoets with 14 and 10 points, respec- lively. "I was pleased for the se­ niors to finish their careers like this," said Holzhueter. "They came out strong in the game and finished strong." Middleville, which finished the regular season with a 1010 record overall, starts dis­ trict play in Delton at 7:30 tonight versus Wayland. SECTION 15.133.C.5 BED AND BREAKFAST INN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE, OWNED BY THE INNKEEPER, THAT OFFERS SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS TO TRANSIENT TENANTS IN FIVE (5) OR FEWER ROOMS FOR RENT, IS THE RESIDENCE IN WHICH THE INN­ KEEPER RESIDES WHILE RENTING THE ROOMS TO TRANSIENT TENANTS AND IN WHICH THE INN­ KEEPER SERVES CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AT NO EXTRA COST TO THE TRANSIENT TENANTS. SUCH A USE MAY BE ALLOWED IN DISTRICTS WHERE SUCH A USE IS LISTED AS A SPECIAL LAND USE PUR­ SUANT TO A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT PROVIDED THAT IT: a. is operated in its entirety within the principal dwelling and not within any garage or accessory building located upon the premises, except for incidental storage in use of a residential type garage: and b. is only conducted by the persons who own and occupy the premises; and c has no extenor evidence other than a permitted sign to indicate that the same is being utilized for any purpose other than that of a dwelling; and d does not involve alteration or construction not customerily found in residential dwellings, and e. is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the premises for residential purposes: and I does not constitute an annoyance or nuisance to adjoining residents by reason of noise, smoke, odor, electrical disturbance, night lighting, or the creation of unreasonable traffic to the premises: and g does not utilize more than five (5) transient sleeping units with a minimum square footage for each unit of 100 square feet for two (2) lodgers and fifty (50) square feet for each aodmonai lodger to a maximum TK frosh eagers pick up two wins The Thomapple freshmen eager team picked up two more wins last week defeating both Tri-Unity and Calvin Christian. The Trojans defeated a tough Tri-Unity team 74-71. During the fourth quarter the lead changed hands several times. Leading the way for the Trojans were Brian Brewer with 29 points and 16 re­ bounds. Greg Kotbra 26, and of tour (4) occupants per room; and calendar year at any bed and breakfast location: and I. all bed and breakfast operations shall maintain on the premises a guest register and all guests shah be legibly registered and such register is subject to inspection during reasonable hours by the township building inspector or his designee, and j. all bed and breakfast permit holders shah be reviewed on an annual basts and shall be required to comply with all state and local regulations and laws concerning bed and breakfast operations; and k no building or structure either on the premises of the bed and breakfast inn or on property adjacent thereto shall be removed in order to provide parking for the bed and breakfast mn; and I. ail required parking for any bed and breakfast inn shall be screened from adjacent residential uses m such form and manner as may from time to time be required by the Planning Commission, and m no bed and breakfast inn shah have on its premises any restaurant which is open to the general public or any gift shop, store or public meeting room or othe' sales ease or rental operations anc n. sufficient ofl-street parking shall be required, and o. compliance with all requirements of initial and subsequent fire safety inspection reports and p. bed and breakfast inns shall be subject to the site plan review procedures of Secton 14 B Yanaee Spnngs Township Zoning Ordinance, and q boat rentals and other motor powered watercraft including jet ski type units rewooats and fishing boats, sailboats paddle boats, pontoon boats and deck boats are limited to 2 waterereft per bed and breakfast operation and are further limited to rental or lease by the tenants only r lakefront and waterfront minimum tot widths shaft be an average of 75 feet and s bed and breakfast operations are not permissible m conjunction with take or water useage when me ake or water useage is via access either shared or public Pnvate access is showed provided me access lot has a minimum width of 50 teet. and does not contain a residence in Zones with a minimum of 10 acres horse rental may be pemutted with a limitation of 2 houses andfor camages per bed and breakfast operator No other type of rental win be considered Trojans led by a attack. points, Postma 479) Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News played a smart game well balanced scoring Brewer scored 17 Kotbra 16, Jerry 15 and Gearhart 11 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, 200 E MAIN ST., MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT h guests are not allowed to stay longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days or thirty (30) days in any one t Jason Gearhart with eight. Against Calvin Christian, the earn took a 75-65 win. This was another game that went back and forth but the APPLICATION No SU-4 Notice is hereby given that on March 22, 1993 at 7:30 p.m., at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St , Middleville, Michigan the Thornapple Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Apphca lion in an AR zone, Thornapple Township. The proposed special use is for a home occupation to be located on Whitneyville Road, between Gartxjw Road and Parmalee Road and more fully described as: A parcel of land in NW ’A of Sec 11 4-10 lying E Hwy Grand Rapids St. (Whitneyville), Ex S 188 rds, also Ex N 1275 ft lying E Hwy for PO B , Thence Southwesterly along Hwy 762 ft, thence E 510 ft more or less to N & S ‘A line, th N to Pt E for P O B of this exception, thence W to POB Name and address of applicant Steven Sherman, 6630 Whitneyville Rd Middleville, Ml 49333 Permanent Parcel No 0814-011-005-00 The special use application may be inspected at the Thornapple Township offices daily 9 a m to 4 p.m Any written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary Mark Sevald, Thornapple Town­ ship Planning Commission, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Mark Sevald, Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission (481) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 9, 1993 / Page 15 Scot Spikers shine! Caledonia takes district title and advances to regionals Looking down at its check­ list. Caledonia's volleyball team set out to accomplish three things going into dis­ tricts Saturday at l^akewood. One. passing. Two, attack game. Three, very simply, to win the whole thing. When the Fughting Scots met the first two objectives, naturally the district champi­ onship followed. The Scots emerged victori­ ous over the hosts 15-11, 1511 in the opening round . Attack game percentage was 89. Passing, led by Jenny Tuinstra s 12 assists, figured in at 87. Tuinstra also con­ tributed three aces from the service line "Most of our losses this season have been a result of low percentage in our attack game and passing," said Caledonia coach Peg Mulherin, "and during our practice week before districts, our goal was to improve those numbers.” Zeroing in on the team's attack agenda. Liz Mast and Laura Shane, combined for 10 kills, with Mast leading the way with six. After waiting for nearly three hours, the Scots came out sluggish in the district fi­ nals against Hastings, which had slipped by Middleville earlier in the day. Hastings preceded to go on a 7-0 run to start the first contest, eventually taking a 15-7 win. "We couldn't seem to get our offense to work," said Mulherin. "we had to men­ tally regain our focus all over again." In the second and crucial match. Caledonia trailed by one 10-9, before Tuinstra took over from the service line. Behind her serves, the team reeled off five consecutive unanswered points to take the lead 14-10, and later the game. 15-10. From there the Scots seized all the momentum initially gamed by the Saxons, and carried it over to the third and deciding match, winning 156. Tuinstra. the team's leader on the day. finished with 29 assists combined from both matches. She also saved four aces alone in the Hastings win. Mast and Shane contributed 12 and 10 kills, respectively, on the day. Though the attack percent­ ages and passing were much lower versus the Saxons than in their contest with Lakewood, Mulherin and her team accomplished what they had set out to do: win the dis­ tricts. "We just now need, work a little better on our passing and hitting game for our up­ coming regionals,” she said. The team travels to Tri­ Unity for the regional tour­ nament this Saturday and will play the winner from the Spring Lake district. "I love what you do for me!" A Caledonia player goes for the block in a win versus Lake wood VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March'15.1993. at 7:00 pm, the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the applica­ tions of Caledonia Community Schools for special land uses for the following public school purposes upon and within the following described lands: Pictured from left to right, bock row: Coach Orzula, Steve Uyl, Coach Scott Gnass, Jackie Zylstra, Pat Doane, Jason Richards, Tim Soper, Phil Anderson, Ben Longman, Kirk Smith, Keith Smith and Don Pennock. Front: Blake Sinclair, Josh Haywood, Dustin McFarlan, David Freidrich, Aron Casey, B.J. Tomanek, Scott Pennock, Mark Pyper and Mike Draft. Not pictured: Kyle Parlman, Lou Rowe and Davie Rowe. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Caledonia 8th grade mat squad scored 96-0 over PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Hopkins March 15,1993 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Com­ mission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinfance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. Such amendment would, if adopted, amend Section 3.40 of the Township Zoning Ordinance so as to adopt minimum provisions for single-family dwell­ ings located within the Township. A copy of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia Michigan during regular business hours All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Dated: February 19. 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Every individual from Caledonia’s eighth grade wrestling squad scored a pin in a 96-0 thrashing over a traveling squad from Hopkins The match took place two weeks ago. prior to the team’s third place showing in a Mid­ dleville individual mat tourna­ ment, February 27. Dustan McFarlan. B.J. Tomanek. Mike Dratt. Josh Haywood and Blake Sinclair each finished first in their respective weight classes. "This wrestling team is do­ ing an outstanding job,” said coach Dave Orzula. they out do themselves everyday.” FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION ADS Call: 795-3345 A. A proposed special land use to authorize Caledonia Community Schools to con­ struct, develop and use a new middle school with related driveways, motor vehicle park ing area, and other related site improvements, facilities, structures and appurtenances on lands located at or about 9220 Kraft Avenue and legally described as follows That part of the West Vi of Section 20 and that part of Section 29, described as beginning at the West % corner of Section 20; thence N00’37'36"E 33.0 feet along the West line of the NW/4 of Section 20; thence N88°40'43”E 2632.51 feet along a line which is 33 feet Northerly of and parallel with the South line of said NW/4; thence S00°17’09”W 33.0 feet along the East line of said NW/4 to the center of Sec tion 20; thence S00°17’49”W 2623.0 feet along the East line of the SW/4 of Section 20 to the North % corner of Section 29; thence S00021’48 "E 595.00 feet along the East line of the NW/4. Section 29; thence S88’12’19"W 747.52 feet parallel with the North line of said NW/4; thence S00°2r48"E 1310.785 feet to a point on the North­ easterly line of a former railroad right-of-way; thence S41#30’40 "E 1364 40 feet along said Northeasterly line; thence S89°00’W 131.53 feet along the Northerly line of Main Street (66 feet wide); thence N41’30’40”W 2127.23 feet along the Southwesterly line of the former railroad right-of-way; thence S88’40'09”W 981 67 feet along the South line of the NW/4 NW/4 of Section 29 to a point which is 297 East of the West line of the NW/4 of Section 29; thence NOO’OO’E 231.0 feet parallel with said West line; thence S88#40’09”W 97.0 feet; thence N00°00E 100.0 feet; thence S88’40’09’’W 200.0 feet; thence NOO’OO’E 882.27 feet along the West line of the NW/4 of Section 29; thence N88’12’19"E 270.16 feet; thence N4r30,40”W 121 62 feet along the Southwesterly line of the former railroad right-of-way; thence S88*12’19”W 45 50 feet along the South line of the SW/4 of Section 20; thence N41»3O'4O"W 214 17 feet along the Southwesterly line of the former railroad right-of-way; thence N0O*4T40"E 148.86 feet along the West line of the SW/4 of Section 20; thence S41,30’40”E 407.50 feet along the Northeasterly line of the former railroad rightof-way; thence N88°12’19"E 1068.38 feet along the South line of the SW/4 of Sec tion 20; thence N00*29’48 ”E 2338.10 feet along a line which is 16 5 feet Easterly of and parallel with the West line of the E/2 SW/4 of Section 20 to a point which is 296 feet Southerly from the North line of said SW/4; thence N88M0 43 "E 420 0 feet parallel with the North line of said SW/4; thence N00*29’48"E 263.0 feet, thence S88*40’43”W 280.0 feet; thence NO1*19’17”W 5.0 feet; thence S88*40'43,,W 58 0 feet, thence S01’19’17”E 5 0 feet; thence S88‘40 43"W 1414.97 feet, thence N00M1’40"E 33.0 feet along the West line of Section 20 to the place of beginning, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan B A proposed special land use to authorize Caledonia Community Schools (1) to con­ struct, develop and use a building addition to its existing high school building, with related site improvements, structures and appurtenances, and (2) to place, install, construct and use two freestanding classrooms, with related site improvements and appurtenances, all located at or about 9757 Duncan Lake Avenue and upon lands legally described as follows: That part of the West Vi of the Southwest % of Section 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, commencing at the Southwest comer of said section, thence North 1825 5 feet along the West line of said section to a point being 275 feet South along the West line of said section from the centertine of Johnson Street, thence Easterly 550 feet parallel with the centerline of Johnson Street, thence North 275 feet parallel with the West line of said section to the centerline of Johnson Street, thence Easter­ ly 783 48 feet along the centerline of Johnson Street to the East line of the West Vi of Southwest v* of said section, thence South 2089 24 feet along the East line of the West Vi of Southwest Mi to the Southeast comer of said West’/? of Southwest Mi. thence West 1332.28 feet along the South line of said section to the place of beginning, Village of Caledonia Kent County, Michigan All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested special land uses Dated. March 5, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (480) �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 9. 1993 Caledonia frosh spikers finish 1992-93 season With an overall record of 11-3-2, including three sec­ ond-place finishes in tourna­ ment play, the Caledonia freshmen finished their first volleyball season on a high note. "We did a real nice job,’ said coach Sandra Wanzer. "and our tournament play re­ flects our fine season over­ all." Dean finishes year at K-College 1 Ml frOUT ____ us at • Kalamazoo College and former Tbornapple Valley grad. Corey Dean, earned a varsity letter for his junior year as a Hornet eager Dean, who wears number 32 on his jersey, is a 6-3 swing man. alternating as both an off-guard and small FARO'S ITALIAN Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then 1O‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5Oe billing charge. 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Y«r Annual Tax Sale SCHEDULE ‘A’ TAXES OF 1989 AND PRIOR YEARS STATE OF MKHIGAN ANNUAL TAX SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY Of BARRY OM3ER FOR HE AR1NG NO 93081 CM Stee No Descripbon of land lax Yeo Sole Amount ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Team 1 North Range 7 West Thl. vol. will be open to the public and each parcel deMribed in the tudgemenf .hall ba .eporrttely ottered lor .ate and .old Io the pereon who poy» the Ml amount charged ogorn.t rhe parrel and accept, the wnoile«t undivided mtere*t In the propertv Any port el ol land thot M not .old on the In.I otter ing »holl bo reottered on the *uc <eedm8<toy or bet or ■ the .!<>»• ol the .ole If not .old on the .econd otter mg the County Treoturer .hall bid oH the parcel in the nome ol the State Witno.. the Hon Richard M Shu.ter Circuit Judge and the teal ol the .aid Circuit Court of Barry County thl. 23rd day ol February 1993 Counter* igned. Nancy Boer.ma Clerk Richard M Shutter. Circuit Judge COUNTY Of BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN ** STATE OF MICHIGAN In the Matter of the Petition of the State Treasurer of the State of Michigan, tot behalf of said State, tor the sole ol certain lands for taxes assessed thereon. TO THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY DOUGLAS B ROBERTS Slot. Irea.urer lor the State ol Michigan .how. unto the Court 1 That he I* the State T tootutor and tile. thi. petition under the provision, of P A 206 of 1893 os amended and P A 380 of 1965 os amended 2 That the attached Schedule A is o tax record required by the oct and contain* the description ol all land, m the above county upon which foxes were assessed lor the year, mentioned therein and hove remained unpaid lor more than one year after they were returned delinquent 3 That the amounts opposite each description of land ore (al the total amount of delinquent taxes which may lawfully be sold ot the next annual rax sole (bl interest calculated o» provided by law to the first day ol Moy (c) a county property fax ad ministration fee of four percent with a minimum of Si 00 and $10 00 for expense, all in accordance 1 08-01 003 003-00 A PAP OF LAND IN NE FRl . 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RDS TO BEG 1990 706 81 7 08 01007 005 00 COM AT NW COR Of SEC 7 1-7 TH S 132 FT TH E 165 FT TH N 132 FT TH W 165 FT TO POB EX COM 132 FT S Of NW COR SEC 7 1 7 TH E 77 FT TH N S3 FT TH W 77 FT TH S 53 FT TO BEG AISO COM 8 RO S Of NW COR SEC 7 17 TH E 77 FT FOR POO TH E 12 FT TH N S3 FT TH W 12 FT TH S 53 FT TO BEG 1990 78170 8 0B01 007 007-00 COM 132 FT S Of NW COR 7 17 THE 77 FT 1H N S3 FT TH W 77 FT TH S 53 FT TO POO AISO COM 8 ROS S Of NW COR SEC 7 17 TH E 77 FT FOR BEG TH E 12 FT TH N S3 FT TH W 12 FT TH S S3 FT TO BEG 1990 166 29 10 08 01-015-011 00 W > S '. S 'i N . NW '. SEC 1b I 7 EX POR DON SOLO TO STATE HWY DEPT FOR R W 14 0801-017-009 10 COMM Al NW CORN Of SE . Of SEC 17 THENCE S 60 ROOS TO POB THENCE S 40 ROOS 1 HENCE E 40 ROOS 1 HENCE N 40 ROOS THENCE W 40 ROOS IO POO 10 A 1990 815 36 16 08-01 020-008 00 S , Of Nf . SEC 2017 EX N X RDS Of W 64 RDS Of S . Nt . SO SEC EX THAT PART Of W 600 FT Of SEOf NE '• Of SEC 20-1-7 LYING N Of WEST LAKE RO 1990 1 060 93 18 0801021023 00 COM Al THE CEN U Of M 66 ANO E 8 W HWY TH Vr 400 FT TO PO8 TH $ 600 FT TH W 350 FI TH N 235 FT TH E 175 FT TH N 365 FT TH £ 175 R TO POO All IN SEC 21 SD NE . 1990 703 09 Safe No Description of Land Tax Yeo Sate Amount Sate Amount ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Town 1 North Range 7 West ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Town 1 North Range 7 We.t 25 0801028011 00 PAR E . SE . SEC 2b 17. COM AT SW COR THE 250 FT TH N 300 FT TH W 250 FT THS 300 FT TO BEG 1990 1 900 40 26 0801028012 00 PAP land IN NE COR Of NW . Of NE . DESC AS 10ROSE ANO W BY 16ROSNANOS 1990 695 36 77 0801 027 01820 COM AT PT ON W LI SEC 27 WHERE f & W RD INTERSECTS THENCE S 27 RDS THENCt E TO CENT M 66 THENCE SIV 263 FT Al CENT M 66 PO8 THENCE SLY Al CENT M 66 220 FT THENCE W 251 FT THENCE NIY PAR TO CENT M 66 720 FT THENCE E TO PO8 1 3 A 1990 164.87 29 0801 027-01900 W 120 A NW . SEC 77-1-7 EX 2 A IN NW COR DESC AS BEG 10 ROSS OF NW COR OF SO SEC TH I PAR WITH E a W II 16 ROS TH N PAR WITH NiS '4 U 10 RDS TH PARA WITH E S W . II 5 ROS 5 FT 6 IN IN THE S PARA WITH N 8 S < II 15 RDS TH W PARA WITH E 8 W . II 21 RDS 5 FT 6 IN TH N PARA WITH N B S . II 5 RDS TO PO8 EX PARCEL SOLD TO MICH STATE HWY I CONSUMERS POWER CO DATED 4 77 67 RECORDED ON 1314 P223 OESC BEG Al SEC COR COMMON TO SEC 21 27 8 281 7 TH SO DEG 4030 E 1343 05 FT TO THE P C Of A 1 DEG X CURVE TO THE LEFT HAV ING A RAD Of 3819 72 FT 8 A CENTRAL ANG Of 16 DEG 55 10 TH SlY Al TH ARC Of SO CURVE A D1ST Of 1127 96 FT TO PT Of TANGENCY TH S 17 DEG 35 40 E 300 FT TO POINT Of INDING IX BEG IN NE COR OF W , Of E . Of NW . Of SEC 77 1 7 TH W Al N II Of SEC 330 FT TH S 1320 FT TH E 330 FT TH N 1320 FT TO PO8 AISO EX BEG AT A PT 330 FT W Of NE COR Of W , Of E . Of NW Of SEC 27 1-7 TH W AL N U Of SEC 330 FT TH S 660 FT TH E 330 FT TH N 660 FT TO POB 1990 1 886 59 29 0801 077 019 20 BEG AT A POINT 330 FT W Of THE NE CORN Of W , Of E i Of NW 1. SEC 77-1-7 TH W AIONG THE N LINE Of SEC 330 FT TH S 660 FT TH f 330 FT TH N 660 FT TO PO8 SU8J TO EASEMENT 1990 1.218.06 X 0801 028-01100 A PARCEL OF IAND SW ' . SEC 28-1 7 BEG PT CEN RO DUE E 593 31 : TH N 09 DEG 56 30 E 307 66 TH N 01 DEG 23 E 86 61 FROM SW COR SEC 28 TH N 01 DEG 23 E 1M.00 TH S 89 DEG 38 E 678 80 TH SOI DEG 09 W 130 00 FT TH N 89 DEG 38 W 679 10 TO POB EX BEG AT PT IN CENT OF RD WHICH LIES E 593.31 FT 8 N 9 DEG 56 30 E 131 83 FT FROM SW COR ol .d »e< 28 TH S 89 DEG 38 E 706 99 FT TH N I DEG 9 E 260 FT TH N 89 DEG 38 W 679 10 FT TO C I OF RD TH S 1 DEG 23 W 86 61 FT TH S 9 DEG 56 30 W 175.83 FT TO POB 1990 219 08 31 0801 028017-00 COM AT A PT ON W II OF SEC 28-1-7 WHICH IS 598 FT S OF NW COR Of S 50 A OF W > OF SW OF SEC RUN S 88 DEG 30 MIN E 623 54 FT M L TO CENT OF JENKINS ROAD WHICH IS TRUE POB TH N 88 DEG X MIN W 240 FT TH S PARA Wl W LI OF SEC 160 FT TH S 88 DEG X MIN E TO CENT OF JENKINS RD TH N Al C I OF SD RD TO POB 1990 746.61 32 0801 028017-10 BIG Al W LINE SEC 28-1 7 596 FT S OF NW COR Of S 50 A OF W , SW SD SEC TH S ON SEC II 279 n S 88 DEG 30 E 628 FT TO CEN OF HWY N IN HWY 281.23 FT N 88 DEG 30 W 623 S4 FT TO BEG EX COM AT A PT IN W U OF SEC 281 7 which .. 598 FT S OF NW COR Of S 50 A Of W S OF SW ' . 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POST TH S 89 DEG 04 32 E 420 FT TH S 00 DEG 0? 02 W 1060 FT TH N 89 DEG 04 32 W 420 FT TH N 00 DEG 0? 07 E 1060 FT TO POB 10 22 A 1990 718 15 39 0801 032 007 00 E > NE SEC 32 1 7 1990 1 244 52 40 0801 032 01800 W , NE '. SEC 32 1 7 1990 3 084 94 41 0801 033 009 10 8EG AT A POINT ON '. UNE Of SEC 33 WHKH IS 550 FT E OF W '. POST Of SAID SEC TH E AIONG . SEC UNE 126 H TH S PA WITH W SEC LINE TO A POINT ON N BANK OF CREEK TH WESTERLY ALONG N BANK TO A STAKE TH N PAR WITH W SEC LINE 200 FT TO POB 1990 695 36 37 0801 032-002 20 A PAJtCEl IN S . SW . SE .SEC 32 1 7 COMM ON S LN SEC 32 AT A PT 785 97 E Of NW COR SEC bl 7 PENNFIELD TWP CAiMOUN CO Ml THEN E A1G $ SEC 11 SEC 32 1328 81 TO SE CO* SW ’ . SE . SEC 32 THEN N ALG E . II 383 TO A PT IK TRUE PCS 'HEN N ON E . U 109 TO PT THEN WSIlT W A STRAIGHT U TO A PT ON N 8 S . U SEC 32 WHICH LBS 492 N Of S . P5T SEC 32 THEN S 770 TO A PT THEN ESTIY W A STRAIGHT IN TO PT A BEING TRUE PC* ALSO THAT PART E . SW . SEC 32 17 E Of HWY a IVMG BETWEEN STRAIGHT EXTENSON W Of N 8 5 PROP U TO HWY 6 25 A M I 1990 106772 BUCKHORN PARK 43 0801 033 014 00 LOT 5 BUCKHORN PARK EX E 2'. FT 1990 734 08 44 0801 038001 00 COM AT NW CO* TH E S30 FT TH S 240 FT 1H W 530 FT TH N 240 FT IO BEG Of FOLLOW ING COM AT SW COR SE . SE '. OF THE FOLLOWING COM AT SW COR SE W 16 2 CHS TH S 24 92 CHS TO BEG 1990 529 34 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Town 2 North Rang. 8 We.t 46 08 02 002 152 00 COM AT W S. POST SEC 2 2 8 FOR BEG TH E 436 n TH N 215 FT TH W 436 FT TH S 215 FT TO POB 2 15 A M I 1990 1 104 21 47 08 02 002 253 00 PAR COM 250 FT W OF SE COR SW . NE I Rl '. SEC 2 12N R8W BAIUMORE TWP TH N 275 FT. TH W 450 FT TH S 275 FT TH E 450 FT TO POB 2 84 A M/l 1990 466 84 48 08 02-002-302-00 BEG 16RDSEOF W POST SEC 2 2 8 S 20 RDS E 16 RDS N 20 RDS W 16 RDS TO BEG 2 AC 1990 943 24 50 08 02 003 204 20 PAR NE FRl SEC 3. T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP COM NW COR PARC 080200320400 TH E 170 FT M ITOPO8 THS 160 FT Ml THE 100 FT M/l. TH N 160 H M I TH W 100 FT M I TO POB 0.37 A M/l 1990 652 17 51 08 02 004 201 01 COM AT SW COR NW ' . NE ’. FOR POB TH NORTH AIONG N 8 S '. U 832 7 FEET TO A POINT 679 FT SOUTH OF N '/. PST TH SEIY IN A STRAIGHT II TO A POINT 90 FT EAST OF N 8 S ’/. LI OF SEC 4 AND 300 R N OF N .11 SK4 THS 300 FT TON ,11. TH W 90 FT TO POB 1990 355 88 52 08-02 004 228 00 POB NE COR N FRL 1 > NE '. SEC 4 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP TH W 405 ON N SEC IN TO POBTHST57 TH W 200 TH N 25 TH W 109 TH N 127 M I TO N IN SD SEC TH E 309 FT M I ON N IN TO POB W EASE AS DESC IN I 0 90 A M/L 1990 1H.I6 53 08 02 004 403 00 COM SW COR OF THAT PART Of TK SE •. SEC 4 T2NR8W TWP OF BALTIMORE WHICH LIES N OF COUNTY RD RUNNING E 8 W THROUGH SO . SEC 'MIXER RD) TH E 867 FI FOR PO8 TH N TO N IN SE '. SEC 4 TH E 262 FT TH S TO SO COUNTY RD THWTOPO8 12 II AML 1990 678 94 54 0802-007 401 00 W K. W ', SE */. SEC 7 2 8 60 AC 1990 1 467 47 55 0802 018379 00 E 10 A Of S 16 A Of E > Of SW . SEC 10 EX 1 A BALTIMORE TWP 1990 1.110.77 56 08 02 011151 00 W 23 A SW . NW . SEC II T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP EX N 33 FEET THEREOF 22 AML 1990 1 282 60 57 0802 011 17800 SE NW . SEC II T2NR8W BAHiMORE TWP EX COM NE COR SE . NW . TH W 609 FT TO PO8 TH $ 1 DEG 19 MIN W 652 6 FT TH W 660 FT TH N 652 6 FT TH E 675 FT IO roe ALSO EX NW . SE . NW . so SECT XAML 1990 1 354 32 58 0802 012 47B00 PAR SE . SE . SEC 12 T2N P8W COM SW COR SE -. SE . SO SEC TH E 545 FI FO* POB TH E 435 FT TH N 500 FT TH E 345 FT TH N 282 FT TH W 775 FT TH $ 782 FT TO POO 10 I A M I 1990 I 576 X 59 08-02 014 XI 00 PARC NW CO* NW . Nt . POO N 7. POST SO SEC (14 T2N ROW BAlIIAAOM TWPf TH $ 379 FT THE IX FT Ml TH N 68 DEG 59 E 246 FT M I TO PT 290 R S N SEC LN TH N 290 FT TH W XX FT IO POO 2 64 A M I • ADDED FO* CLARIFICATION >990 4 069 29 60 0802-014 37500 BEG 200 FT N OF SE CO* SW .SEC 14 2 8 FO* BEG TH N 260 FT W 236 R 5 260 R E 236 R TO POO I 40 A M I >980 689 15 Sde No OeKrrpbon cl land Sate Amount Tax Ye« BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Town 2 North Range 8 We.t 61 00 02 0» ' 7» 00 PARSE . NW . SECX T2NR8W COM CEN! POST SD SEC TH N 2 CMS X IKS THN47 S DEG W 10 CHS 81 IKS TO POO TH N 47 5 OfG W I CH 1HN42 5 DEGE 2 5 CMS TH S 47 5 DEG E 1 CH THS 42 5 DEGW 2 5 CM I 3 POB . A M I BALTIMORE TWP 1990 49 15 62 0802 022 >77 W A PAR SEC 22 2 8 COM N . POST TH W 250 FT FOR POO TH W 250 FT TH $ 1260 FT TH I 250 R TH N 17«0 FT TO POO 10 10 A 1990 610 40 63 0802 02? >28 00 A PAR SIC 72 2 8 COM N V. POST FOR POO TH W 250 FT TH $ >760 FT TH I 250 R TH N 1760 R TO PO8 10 10 A 1909 505 3ion i9«o TOTAL 31607 64 0802 001 20000 NE . 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POST SD SIC TH $ 89 DIG 54 I 785 16 FT TH S 09 DIG 15 I 1705 46 FT TH N 89 DIG XX E 946 62 FT IO Nl COR OUT LOT 0 CAPPON COUNTRY ACRIS FOR PO8 TH N 89 DIG XX I 630 FT TH N 00 DEG 27 X W 6T8 R ALONG N 8 S % LN TH $89 DIG X X W 704 68 FT TH S 07 DEG 20 55 I 6W 5 FI TO POB 9 5 AML ALSO LOTS 21 Ti 24 8 25 OF CAPPONS COUNTRY ACRIS 2 32 A TOTAL 11 82 A M I 1990 355 88 BARMY TOWNSHIP North, Range 8 73 08 03 001 00100 COM AT A POINT 400 FT N 8 286 FT W Of SW COR Of I Y SW FRl SEC 1 I 9 FOR PlACI OF BEG IH N 236 FT TH W IO SHORE O» I AIR LAKE TH ALONG SHORE TO A P! W Of MG TH E IX FT IO MG PAR 1990 I 007 71 74 06 03 001 006 X MG AT SE COR W . SW % SEC 1 1 9 IH W 4I5R THNIORfORMG THWII6R IH N >7 DEG 25 W $3 45 FT TH I IX FT THS 51 R TO MG PAR 1990 «/» 97 75 0803 001 023 00 COMM $1 COR SW . SEC I 19 IH N X RDS W 48 RDS S 50 RDS t 48 ROS TO BE GINNING 15 AC EX COM SE COR SW . SEC I I 9 IH N3XF1 IHW3XFT 1HS3XFT IH E 3X FT TO POB 1990 573 21 76 08 03 002 01000 COM AT INTER OF WII COM R 8 S LI SIC 2 I 9 FOR MG TH W 660 N 257 5 E 660 8 S 257 5 POB 3 AC 1990 339 90 77 06 03 002 014 00 78 0803003 009 00 A PAR Of LAND IN THE NW . Of SEC 3 I IH R9W BARRT TWP BARRY CO Ml DISC AS COM AT IK NW CO* Of SO SEC IH S 825 5 FT FORPO8 THE IOOOFI IH S 480 R 1HW 1000 R TH N 480 R TO POO H AC 1990 449 60 79 08 03 007 017 X COM AT CIN Of «C 7 TIN P9W IH N 01 DLG 4144 WON . LINE 1134 5 Fl ’O SWCO8 Of SMITHS PLAT IH NX DIG 5544 W >26 85 R TH N 63 OfG0716 E 92 OFT THS09DEG 54 44 E 463 96FT FO* IRUI POO IHN26DEG X29 I 250 FT TH $ 09 DEG $4 44 I 73 72 FT TH S 26 DEG X29 W 250 FT TH N 89 DEG 54 44 W 73 72 R IO POO 1990 X 0805007 axx A PARCEL Of LAHO DISC AS MG IN CINIER OEM 43 I 1 IXCH SOf iNTERMCTIOHOf HWY ANO ONE EIGHT UNE OF SEC 7 I 9 IH E 12 *O TH $ 12 RD IH W TO CENTER UNE OF M 43 TH NL V ON CENTERLINE IO POO 1990 3»6X 81 X03087M9X PAR PI SEC 7 I 9 DES COM Al PT $61 DEG W 20 I $21 DEG E 389 5 R FROM UY CO* Of LOIS 9 8 10 Of GW1NNS GROVE N 28 DEG W 28 S FT $ 61 DEG W IX FT N » . DEG I 57 FT N 45 DIG E IX FT TO MG LOT I t*> >990 XI 84 �March 9, 16, 23, 1993 — Special Supplement — The Sun & News, Middleville. Ml — S3 Soi« Ho Description I ox of land Yeor Sol* Amount Sol* No D*»crtpHoA of land lax Year Sol* Amount So** No. Amount •2 0**3007 05*00 MG Al MON STAKE WHICH tS N 61 DEG I n Fl FBOMSftY CO* GWVfS GROVE THS 2*6 OfG I r> Fl S OS DtG W m FT N 35 DAG W 87 FT TO SI* BOY GWWS G*OVf 1H N 50 DAG f ALONG SI * LRft GWW S GROVE TOM CO* IOT >3 TH N Al DAG A H H TO MG '■NO AM 31 83 0*0301*010® A PAR IN SAC 10 TIN rwr BABB* TWP BARRY CO MU DAS AS COM AT SW COR OF SO VC ANO FUNNING I 713 FT TO CEN OF COM RD ’H N 4 DAG I* W 5'0 1 FT Al ONG CAN COO* 80 TH N 00 DtG 1* W 1177 n Al ONG CfN OF CO«t BO TH W 683 FT FOB TBUf PO* TH CONT W 433 FT TH N 00 DAG It * Mtn TO CAN OF GKKf* LAKI BO TH Hl* Al ONG CfN Of SO BO <38 FT M/l TH S 00 DtG 31 I * 5 n IO PO* 3 4 AC 1990 in A* 84 0*03011 009 *0 A FAB OF t AND »N SAC 'I TIN R9W AABBT TWF BABB* CO Ml DAS AS COM AT SW COB OFSfC ’ ANO FUNNING f 713 FT Al ONG TH S IM OF SO MC TH N * DAG IB W 510 1 FT Al ONG CfN OF COM BD TH N 00 DtG >9 W 1177 H Al ONG CiN OF COMBO TH W 5*0 FT FOB TBUf PO* TH CONT W 143 FT TH N TO CTN OF GUM* LAKE BO TH fTt* *4 CfN Of SO BD 14* FT TH S 484 5 FT TO FOB 1 A 85 0* 03 013 005 40 COM AT St COB Of H* . 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OF StC 34 BARRY TWP BARRY COUNTY Ml 11N R9W DIS AS COM AT THt NW COR OF StC 34 TIN R9W TH S 890 46 05 I 334 34 Fl AIN StC U TO CfN OF RO TH $ 250 34 05 E 741 I FT AL SD CfN Of RD TH S OOO 01 55 W 453 60 H ALSO CTN Of RD FORT RUf PO* TH S 890 43 00 t 445 39 FT IO WTIY ROW II OF CONSUMtRS POWER CO TH $ 110 30 19 I 225 8 Fl TH N *90 35 05 W 64 05 FT TH N 860 51 35 W 427 13 FT TO CTN OF RO TH N OOO 01 55 t 199 63 FT TO PO* 2 16 19*0 362 29 103 0*03 034 006 50 THf Nt .Of THt NW .OF StC 34 TIN R9W BARRY 1WP BARRY COUNTY Ml EX A IRA INGUIAR PAR IN THf Nf . OF NW . OF MC 34 11N R9W MS AS COM AT THf NW CO* OF SO StC TH $89 DtG 4605 I ALONG N UM OF SO SfC I IM 69 FT TN S H OfG 3015 t 615 23 FT TO W . UNt OF SO SfC FOR PO* 1HCONT S 11 OfG 30 IS t 734 02FT TON , I IM Of SO SEC TH N 89OfG 4800 W 150FT TOW .UNt OF SO StC TH NOD OfG 17 15 I ALONG W . UM 71* 7* FT TO PO* 3* $ 5*3*0 >04 0*03 034 O' 1 10 COM AT SW CO* OF St .OF St . SK3*'.9 THf ON lOWNINf 32? FT TH N 400 FT TH W 32? 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OF SEC 1 TH W 10 ROD TH S 16 ROOS TH E 10 ROOS TH N 16 ROOS TO POR 1 AC 1990 69 85 3K 0609 001 011-00 S , OF 1 A 10 RDS E 8 W BY 16 RDS N * S OUT Of NE COR OF E 25 A Of M % M % SEC 1 I 8 SUBJECT TO CONSUMERS POWER CO ROW ACROSS ABOVE DESC LAND 1990 142 99 Ml 0609 010006X PARI Of S S Of N '■> Of W % Of SEC Id 1 8 COM Al M COR Of S % Of N % OF M % THE SAME BEING INTERSECTION Of BRISTOL RO* HUTCHINSON RD FOR BEG TH N ALONG HUT CHINSON RD 330 Fl W 396 FT THS3XFT TH Sal* No D*ecrtp«on Tax of land Tear Amount Jot* Na Amount JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP Tewe 1 North Rm<< * West JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP Tow* 1 North Range 8 West 3M 0* 09 01600*00 NE % M % SEC 1*1-0 IYWG t <* *37 1990 *32 6> 3*9 OB 09 03*039 00 COM X RDS 5 Of NW CO* SEC X1 * TO PCX TH E 34 *D5 TH S 14 RDS 6T TH W 34 RDS TH N 14 RDS 6-r TO POR 1* 7*4 29 406 0*0*031-009 X COM E v. POST SEC 31 1 -8 TH S 00 DEG 55 0* W 995 34 TH N 89 OEG 0134 W 2X TH N 00 DEG 55 0* E 995 63 TH S M DEG 57TXT E 220 TO POP 5 A. EX COM AT E ' . 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POST TH S 89 DEG 4740 E 163B 78 FT FOR PO* TH N 0 DEG 47 54 E 660 Fl TH W 65 FT TH S 0 DEG 47 54 W 660 FT TH ELY TO POB 1990 674 95 ARNETT S RESORT 414 0*0*04*062 00 lot 90 ARNETTS RESORT ANO COTTAGE 1990 777 46 415 » 09 04*065 X ALL THAT PT OF LOT 114 ARNETT S RESORT IY ING 5 OF THE ELY EXTENSION OF NIY II Of LOT 8610 THE ELY EXTENSION LI Of THE NLY II Of LOT W Of ARNETT S RESORT NE COR OF SD LOT TH NLY 70 FT TO SO NW COR OF SO lOT TH NELY Al THE N II Of SO LOT TO POB 1990 259 X COUNTRY ACRES 416 0*09 06*002 00 LOT 12. COUNTRY ACRES 1990 832 61 417 0*09 06*014 00 LOT 39 COUNTRY ACRES 1990 619.34 418 0*0* 06*015® lOT 37 COUNTRY ACRES 1990 954.47 419 0*09 06*02500 LOT if COUNTRY ACRES 1990 395 77 FINE LAKE PARK 4X 0*09 075017 X LOT 14 FINE LAKE PARK AND COTTAGE 1990 1 461 73 STANDLEY S 1ST ADO TO FINE LAKE PARK 421 08 09 075029 00 LOT 9 STANDLEYS 1ST ADO TO FINE LAKE PAR* 1990 314.67 4X 0*0*07503*® LOT 10 STANDLEYS FIRST ADO TO FINE LAKE PARK 1990 314.67 MILL LAKE PARK 4X »09 125017 ® LOT 22 MILL LAKE PARK 1990 1 106 79 424 0*® 1X02*10 COM AT S % POST SEC 21 UN R8W TH N 0 OEG 31 W 13X FT TH 5 89 DEG 27 W 975 4 FT TO POB TH S 89 DEG 77 W 190.7 FI TH N 48 DEG 17 E IK FT TH S X DEG 33 E 1X 5 FI TO POB 1990 70 94 REESE ACRES 425 0*09 16*003 ® LOT 6 REESE ACRES 8 COTTAGE 1990 619.34 426 M 09 165 022 10 LOT 33 SHADY SHORE LONG LAKE ALSO A TRIANGULAR PART OF LOT 32 COM SWLY COR LOT 32 TH N 15 FT TH MLY 45 FT TO A PT ON UY II OF SD LOT TH WIY TO POB 1990 223.27 VICKERY’S LAKESIDE PARK *28 0*® 21*009 ® LOTS 1112 VICKERYS LAKESIDE PARK AND COT 1990 397 47 WEST BEACH 4® 06-09 22*008 ® LOT 8 WEST BEACH ANO COT. 1990 1 594 26 4X »® 22*0® ® LOT 9 WEST BEACH ANO COT. 1990 176.19 1990 ’* TOTAL 1 4«5 48 390 X 09 072 0C3 00 A PAR w SW . 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EX COM Al COR POST 32 RDS E Of SW COR SEC TH NLY ALONG HWY 25 RDS TH E TO SHORE Of LONG LAKE THS TO SEC LINE TH 383 08 09 011 007 00 3*6 0*0* 016-003 X Description Tax of land Year 4X MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Town 2 North R.n«e 7 West 1®®1 00*03*® N , M AND E»AS SEC 12 7 EX E X A S S M . 1 552 X 1990 10*®l 00*065® COM 13XFI SCEN POST SEC 12 7. TH E 660 FT POB THW13XFI TH S 528 FT THE13X FT TH N 528 FT POB 1990 203 59 !0*®l 00*07*® COM 778 FT E SW COR SEC 1-2 7 TH N 3X FT TH E 382 FT TH S 3® FT W 382 FT POB 1990 221 77 I®®) 00*12*® NE V. SW SEC 1 77. 7X93 1990 10*002 00*07*® M ' . SEC 2-2-7 EX COM AT NE COR M . SEC 2 IN CEN Of HWY TH W 3® FT S 7® FT TH E 303 FT TO CEN HWY TH N ALG HWY 7® FT TO BEG EXC N 440 FT OF W 10® FT OF E >303 R Of M . EX BEG AT A PT ON NS '. LINE 660 Fl N Of S '. 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MC 16 2 7 EX 5 A E Of HIGHWAY 1990 2 4XM 450 10*0X00*050® COM NE COR SEC »2 7 TH W I3XFT TH S 3® FT TH E 13® FT TH 3® FT POB 3® FT 452 1®022 0® 140® MC 22 2 7 COM 429 FT S NW COR SW 1. SEC X TH S 627 R TH E 660 R TH N 677 FT TH W 660 FT POB 9 , A ALSO COM 1056 FT S NW COR SEC n TH S 590 FT TH E 660 FT TH N 590 FT TH W 660 FT TO POB SEC 22 2 7 1990 2 490% 453 10*023 000 1®® A PAR IN THE NW COR Of W ', OF SW '. MC 23 2 7 BEG NW COR Of W •. Of SW •. TH E 644 FT THS 217 FT TH W 644 H TH N TO POB 1990 642 44 454 1X024 0® 11*® W , SW . MC 24 77 EX SCHOOL HOUSE SHE Df SC AS COMM X RO N SW COR MC 24 N 11% R E 11’4 R 5 11 . R W 11'4 R 1990 1 OK M 455 1®0260X065® THE W 8® FT OF N 6® FT Of SW •. MC X 2 7 SUBJ ROAD R W TO CEMETERY 1990 1 679 84 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Town 2 North Range 10 Went 458 0*11 00*017® M '/. M ’/. MC *710 EX COM AT NW COR M M ’4 SD MC TH S Al C/l NORRIS RD 165 FT TH E 264 FT TH N 165 FT. TH W 264 FT M/l TO POB ALSO EX COM AT SW COR Of M '/. 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TH 0 OEG X W 140 FT TH N 12 DEG 5 E 410 FT FOR POO TH S 12 DEG 5 W 410 H TH S 72 OEG 53 E 92 4 F! THS 73 DEG 46 E 156 FT TH S 71 DEG 11 1256 85 FT TH $ 63 DEG 43 E 490 FT TH $ 62 DEG W 6X FT TH S TO SOUTH MC LINE MC 4 2 10 TH E ALONG SD S LINE TO '4 LINE TH N ALONG '. LINE TO A PT E Of POB TH W TO POB 1990 355.07 462 0* 11005012® PAR M /. MC 5-2 10 COM S U MC 5 AT PT 15 RDS E1V FROM SW COR M . MC 5 TH N IM 3 FT PAR W l*< M .TH EK FT TH M1Y 2M H AL X7 FT RAD CUB RIGHT TH Al CHORD BEARS S 65 DEG E 275 61 TH S *6 DEG EXH TH N 50 DEG f X H TO BEG TH S 50 DEG WMF! TH 5 40 DEG E 5 48 FT TO $ LI SEC TH S (7 OEG 48 E APPROX 362 FT AL SO S U TO WATERS EDGE TH NWLY 94 FT AL SHORE Ul TO PT N 79 DEG 55 E 176 FT FROM BEG TH S 79 DEG 56 W 176 FT IO BEG EX COM AT A PT ON SEC LWE BETWEEN SEC 5 ( 8 2N I0W® SOFT BEING 15 ROSE Of NB5 .11 ® SEC 5 TH N PAR WITH % LINE IM 10 FT TH E M H PERP TO ® . 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TH W 440 FT 1OCEN RD TH NELY 2® FT 1H E TO I MC II. 1H S TO MG LOT 1990 173 75 *77 M 11017 01*® MG 35 RDS S Of NE COR NW % MC 17 2 10 FOR MG TH W X RDS TH S 5 RDS TH E K RDS IM N TO MG 2 5 AC 1990 1 342 01 478 »11017 014 ® COMAI SW COR OF NW % Nl % MC 17 2 10 E 50 RD S FOR POB TH N 26 ROS THE 10 RDS TH S 26 ROS M/l IO C/l OF HWY KNOWN AS KELLER RD TH W Al C/l Of HWY 10 RDS TO POB 19® 3 009 70 479 Ml 1-017-015-® COM X RDS S Of NW COR NW '. NE . MC 17 2 10 FOR MG 1H E X RDS TH S 10 RDS TH W 26 RDS N TO MG I 6 AC 1990 658 >9 4K M 11017 016® M •/. NE ’/. ANO 2A S OF HWY NE % Nt ’/. SEC 17 *10. IX COM 2® F! N Of I % POST MC 17 TH W TO RD FOR MG 1H W 2® FT TH N 2® FT TH E TO RO TH SWLY TO MG ALSO EX COM AT f '/. POST MC 17 TH W 440 FT TH NELY 2® FT FOR MG TH NELY 100 Fl TH I TO MC I INF TH S IO PT I Of MG ALSO EX COM ATE % POST MC 17 TH W 640 FI FOR MG1HN3®FT TH I TO CIN Of RD !H SWIY 200 fl TH W IO MG EX COM AIM CORM % NE '/. MC 17 2 10 TH N 3® FT FOR MG TH W TO CEN Of RD TH NELY 350 fl Irt E TO MC LINE TH S TO MG ALSO f X COM A! M COR M 7. NE 7. SEC 17 2 10 TH N 650 Fl FOR MG 1H W IO LINOMY RD fH Nt IV IO MC LINE THS IO BEG IX COM A! INTIRMC TION KELLER RD 8 MC LINE Ml WEEN MC 16 817. E TO LINOMY RD UY ALONG ® RD 213 H TO STATE LANO WTO SEC UNI N IO MG EX COM I 7. PO SEC 17 1H W 440 FT TO CEN RD TH NELY 2® FT TH I TO I MC II THS TO MG ALSO EXC COMM AT TH! INTERMC TION Of LINOMY RD 8 THE W 7. LINE Of MC 17 2 10 TH N't V ALONG HWY 4X FT FOR POB TH W 2® FT TH N 2® fl THE TO LINOMY RD TH SLY ALONG RO IO POB ALSO tXC COMM AT SW CO« NW . NE . MC 17 2 10 TH E X ROS FOR POO THE 2® FI THS 871 2 fl TH W 3® fl TH N 871 2 FT TO POO ALSO EXC OEG W NE COR Of FOllOWMG 0EK PROPERTY THE 3 A S Of HWY ON Nt . 8 M 7. Of NE 7. MC 17 2 10 TH S ALONG SEC II 365 FT TH W 2® FT TH N 2® F! TH W 200 FT TH N TO HWY TH t IY ALONG HWY 4® FI TO POB ALSO EXC MG I® FT $ 0 DIG 4*X E FROM E 1/8 POST SO MC 17 2 10 TH S 0 OEG *922 E 173 94 FT TO CEN UNI LINO MY RD TH SLY ALONG CEN LINE S tO DEG X5I W 147 52 TH Siv ALONG CEN LINE S 24 OEG 27? W IX FT TH N 61 DEG 1849 W4X84H THNOOEG49-X W 2X 52 FT TH N 89 OEG 1O3» E 5*5 FT TO POB 1990 I 565 63 481 »>1-017 01*10 COM AT iNTfRSECTlON Of UNOMV tOi W . UNI Of SEC 17 2 10 TH N l Y ALONG HWY 4X fl FOB POO TH W 2® FT 1H N 2® FT TH E TO LJNOMV RO TH SLY ALONG V> RD TO POO 1 A M/l 1990 15 34 �S6 — March 9, 16, 23, 1993 — Special Supplement — The Sun & News, Middleville, Ml �March 9. 16, 23, 1993 — Special Supplement — The Sun & News, Middleville. Ml — S7 Sat* Sol* No DRtcrtpHon o< Land O*»c notion Tai Tax YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WOODLAND TOWNSHIP MCLAUGHLIN SUBDIVISION THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP START AT SW COR PENNASSL E PA** TH 56 677 06 11001 01605 OTTLANOSHORES NWLY 213 2 FT ALONG CEN OF HWY TO BEG (X START AT SW COR OF OENNASSEE PARK LOT H OTTLANO SHORES SEC S 6Z> 08- >3001 07’ 00 EAGLE POINT NO 4 709 081307803*00 LOTS 130 4 131 EAGLE PONT 84 LOT 12 HILLSIDE PARK DUMP.' 13073014 00 PENNASSH ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT INNOVATION SUBDIVISION ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT LOT 12 INNOVATION SUBO 0813080-021 00 LOT 26 INNOVATION SUBDIVISION ALGONQUIN SHORES 658 081307801800 LOT 10 ALGONQUIN SHORES 659 0613 070034 00 LOT 52 ALGONQUIN SHORES ALSO COM NW LOT 56 INNOVATION SUBO 08 14 030-012 10 ALSO EXCEPT PP NO 0814-030-012 40 30 ACRES M I 716 081308806800 LOT 99 INNOVATION SUBDIVISION MCLENTTHAN SUBDIVISION 717 081306300900 LOT 13 MCLENITHAN SUBO TH S 00 DEG 05 48 W 726 FT PARALLEL TO E < ARC OF CURVE TO RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS IS3819 72 FT WHOSE CHORD BEARS N 49 DEG WHIN EXTENDED 100 FT INTERSECTS 660 06 >3 070 035 00 FOB SHORES YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 136 06 >6 029 01000 POST IN CEN SIC 2» PINE HAVEN ESTATES ION RD) MING 1RAINGUL AR I ORME D 8Y >N 11 RSI CT ION OF SAID 2 ROADS 718 08 16003 00800 SW . SW . SEC 3 EXCEPT SE 658 X 658 X 930 WEDGE Of F SW . Of SW . SEC 3 ALSO LOT 18 PINE HAVEN ESTATES 719 08 1 6005 200 00 LOT 30 PIONEER ACRES LOT < ' i >1 • • ••• TREATS LITTLE ACRES LOT 7 TREATS LITTLE ACRES N TO WATERS EDGE HARWOOD LAKE THE IT TOW A’IRS EDGE IH ALONG SHORE NWLY 692 06 14 032 033 00 LOTS 18 T* TREATS LITTLE ACRES IO WATERS EDGE OF HARWOOO LAKI E ALONG WATER EDGE 100 FOR BEG THE 100 S 0 DEG 3 30 134 5 FT S 39 DEG 33 W 190 3 FT TO E LY ROW W STATE RD N 50 DEG 77 W 1990 THORHAPPLE TOWNSHIP 1990 A PARCEL IN SE . SEC 133 9 BEG PT S00 DEG 528 FT THEREOF 9 A FT PARALLEL WITH E SEC LINE TH W 271 65 FT TH SLY 206 M I TO A PT ON S LINE SO SEC 2 643 08 13 015 006 00 A PARCEL LAND Nl FT TO FOB A PAR IN TH SW % S IS 39 ALSO IN SE '. SEC SEC 15 LYING S 48 DEG 14 W ALG CEN LN Of YANKEE SPRINGS RD NO 430 APPROX 200 50 FT IO Pl 645 06 13 018 002 00 693 0814 034-01810 A PARCEL 300 FT E 4 W 4 225 FT N 8 S OFF SOUTH END OF LAND DES AS BEG AT PT ON EAST 343 FT OF WEST 674 FT Of SE . SE . SEC 8 4 10 EXCEPT THE NORTH 235 FT OF THE EAST 40 FT THEREOF 10 1 ACRE M L 008012 30 SE ' . SEC 8 4 10 EX N 235 FT THEREOF ALSO EX THAT PART OF N 485 FT THEREOF WHICH IS INCLUDED IN PARCEL OF LAND THAT EX TENDS 450 FT W FROM E LINE OF SEC 8 673 0814 009 012 00 OUTLET TH 721 08 16008 033 00 CEN OF RD WHICH LIES 1467 40 FT N AND N 75 DEG W 782 70 FT FROM S '. POST SEC 8 82 50 FT TH N 6 DEG 6 E 158 FT TH S 83 DEG 714 8 FT TO BEG 1990 THEN E 733 9 FT TO WLY ROW M 37 TH N 19 DEG 32 W 79 1 FT FOR BEG THIS DESCR THEN 14 DEG 38 E 265 FT THEN S 65 ROS SW FRl ’. SEC 7-4-10 65 A. E . POST TH N 89 DEG 12 W 100 FT TH SOO 1.281.87 694 08 14 035 018 00 PO TH N 89 DEG 12 W 140 FT TH S 00 DEG 77 DEG 48 E 142 82 FT, TH N 00 DEG 48 E 212 FT TO POB EX 4 RES R W FORMING 8 EGR OVER S 20 FT FOR ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS 720 06 16008025 00 LAKE OUTLET EX COM AT INTERSECTION W BNK OUTLET TO BARLOW LAKE WHERE SAMI CROSSES S SEC II OF SEC LOT COM Nl (OR SIC II I 052 36 SEC TH N TO SHORE HARWOOO PFONEER ACRES NOFFKE'S SOUTH LAKE SHORE PLAT 695 06 14-078011-00 THORN APPLE LOT 13 4 >4 OF NOFFKE S SOUTH LK SHORE PLAT LOT 1990 3 754.51 696 0814 090003 00 LOT 2 HILLTOP ESTATES 1989 1163 TOTAL 722 08 1 6008 036 00 THAT PART OF NW FRl '. SEC 8 3 10COM AT SW COR OF NW FR '. TH N 89 DEG 24 E 522 36 FT ALNG S LN OF NW FR ’/. TO POB TH N 4 TO BARLOW LK TH SLY 90 FT ALG WATERS EDGE TO S LN OF NW FR . TH S 89 DEG 24 W 315 FT TO POB TOGETHER WITH INGRESS 4 EGRESS 8 EASEMENT FOR UTILITIES OVER NWFR . THIS ALSO KNOWN AS PARCEL A 07 AC ML CREST EXCEPTING P S061600803640 6 061600803655 061600603660 6 061600600670 724 0816013005 00 W . NE . SEC 13-3-10 E . NW . SEC TH S 89 DEG 56 13 I 157 FT ALNG S LN 81 H NICE AVE TH S 0 DEG 00 W 173 25 Fl TH N 89 DEG 59 30 W 1S7 FT TO POB ALONG WI1H EASMEN1 FOR INGRESS 4 EGRESS TO PATTER 739 0816030 028 00 COM Al NE COR JOHNSON S GUN LAKE PLAT BEING 1051 5 FT S AND S 89 DEG 43 I 306 FT FROM W '. COR SEC 30 3 10 TH S 0 DEG 9 N I DEG I- COM 740 FT S 6 142 FT E Of THE NE CORN WEST GUN LAKE RESORT THENCE N 77 I TO GUN LAKE S 77 TH W TO POB 276 38 726 08 1 6017 024 00 743 08 16033 003 00 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP 697 0813001 100-04 COM 775 FT S OF W 1 8 POST Of NW V. SEC 696 06 IS 001 42607 THS 13 DEG 45 E I02FT THWLY TOFT 13 DEG 777 08 16018 009 20 ELY Of PRIVATE ROAD ELMWOOO BEACH DfSCRIPIION ALSO IN ClUOES I HE IS PRIVATE DRIVE ARHANA CREST 5 I OROS W 16 RDS N 10 ROSE 16 RDS TO BEG LESS THE PARALLEL TO 1ST COURSE 330 FT TH S 660 FT BRIGGS SUBDIVISION LOT 3 Of BRIGGS SUBDIVISION CUTLERS OAK PARK LOTS 26 27 28 CUTLERS OAK PARK DUfFEY BEACH LOT 22 DUFFEY BEACH • ELMWOOO BEACH 749 0816070001 98 LOT 96 ELMWOOO BEACH • .. 750 0816073007 00 LOT 6 ROBERT ENGLANDS PLAT ’32 0816028037 0C 08 '6 lOSOO’ 00 LOT I JOHNSONS GUN LAKE PLAT EXCEPT 753 08 16 10800300 651 0813 027 012 00 LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION LOT 22 .AKESlOf SUBOl VISION �S8 — March 9, 16, 23, 1993 — Special Supplement — The Sun & News. Middleville. Ml Solo No. Do*crtpHon Tax of land Year Salo Amount Sola Ho PARKERS LAKEWOOD PLAT 757 0010155 01’ X COM NE CO* LOT > O» PARKERS IAKEWOOO FIAT TH N?' 35 W >23 FT TMN >5*45 W ''ll FT TO FOO TH N N 84*44 WHO 6 FT THS 89*21 5’E 107 61 H TH 5 >5'45 E V 28 FT TO POB EXC COM AT NE COO Of ABOVE DESC PARCEL TH N 84-44 W 26 5 FT TO FOB TH N s FT TH N 04-44 W 22 FT TH S 5 FT TH 5 04-44 750 »16 155011 10 PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST . OF THE SOUTHEAST . OF SECTION 9 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE >0 WEST DE SC HMD AS COM MINCING SOUTH 83 DEG 56 EAST 70 FEET ANO NORTH 9 DEG 06 W 24 > 28 FEET f»OV THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARKERS IAKEWOOO FIAT ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED FIAT THEREOF FOO A PLACE OF BEGINNING 1HENCI NORTH 35 DEG 53 WES’ 246 35 FEET THENCE NORTH 85 DEG 41 WEST 25 3 FEET THENCE SOUTH 1 OEG 58 W 85 2 FEET HENCE S 84 OEG 40 E 176 73 FEET TO PLACE Of M GINNING EXCEPTING THERE HOM COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL THENCE NOOTH 84 OEG 40 WEST 26 5 FEET FOO A PLACE OF BE GIN ING THENCE NORTH 5 FIET THENCE NORTH 84 DEG 40 WEST 22 Fin THENCE SOUTH 5 FEET THENCE $84 DEG 40 EAST n FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGlNN ING YANKEE SPRINGS IOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN IXCEPT THAT PAR TOE THE SOUTHEAST ■/. Of SECTION 19 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIMOAS COM MINCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF IOT 1 OF the FIAT OF PARKER S IAKEWOOO PLAI THENCE NORTH 2 DEG 35 WIST 123 0 FEET THENCE NORTH IS DEG 45 WEST 119 8 FT IO THE PLACE OF BEGINING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE NORTH 84 DEG 44 WEST 110 6 FEET THENCE SOUTH 89 DEG 21 05 I 107 61 FEfT THENCE SOUTH 15 DEG 45 EAST 9 28 FEET TO THE PLACE Of MGINNING SUBJECT TO RtSERVAUONS RESTRICTIONS LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS AND EASEMENT Of RECORD 1988 572 01 1989 2 180 90 1990 1 66065 TOTAL 4 413 56 PARK EPS LAKEWOOD PLAT 759 0816 155 033 00 LOT 41 PARKERS IAKEWOOO FIAT 760 08 16 190 001 00 PART OF LOTS 9 8 TO OF RITCHIE WOODLANDS BEG ON SWLY (SHORE) SIDE OF LOT 9 WHICH LIES 15 FT S 39 DEG E FROM MOST WLY COR OF IOT 9 N 52 DEG 48 E 104 25 FT N 77 DEG 33 E 50 50 FT S 22 DEG 32 E 29 FT TO NE COR OF LOT 10. S 15 DEG E 26 FT S 62 DEG 17 W 134 15 FT TO Wl Y COR LOT 10 N 59 DEG W 50 70 FT TO BEG 1990 5 584 31 761 08 16 190021 00 LOT 30 RITCHIE WOODLANDS LOT 81 RITCHIE WOOD LANDS 1990 3 053 96 762 08 16 190 031 00 LOTS 44 8 67 RITCHIE WOODLANDS 1990 1 589 34 ROSELAND PARK 763 08 16 200 031 00 IOT 49 ROSELAND PARK 1990 145.95 764 08 16 200 033 00 LOT 50 8 SW '. LOT S3 ROSELAND PARK 1990 2,121.43 765 08 16200 040 00 LOT 60 ROSELAND PARK 1990 402 77 766 0816200 042 00 COM NE COR LOT 60 ROSELAND PARK TH E 75 FT S 125 FT W 75 FI N 125 FI TO BEG 767 08 16215 011 00 LOT II. STREETERS RESORT ALSO PART OF LOT 13 STREETERS RESORT START FROM IRON POST Al NW COR LOT 13 TH S 99 FT FOR MG TH S 9 FT TH E TO E LINE LOT 13 TH N 9 FT W TO MG 1990 4 185 44 SUNRISE SHORES 769 08 16217 005 00 LOT 5 SUNRISE SHORES 990 6 215.88 VALLEY PARK SHORES »2 770 06 16 235 007 00 LOT 93 VALLEY PARK SHORES 82 1990 27 5 59 WILLSON 5 PLAT OF TURNER LAKE 771 08*6 24001000 OUTIOT A WILLSON S PlAI Of TURNER LAKE 1990 138 42 772 08 16240013 00 LOT 35 OF WILLSON S PLAT Of TURNER LAKE 199C 1 558 43 YANKEE SPRINGS HIGHLANDS 773 06 >6 245 0*8 00 LOT 818 YANKEE SPRINGS HIGHLANDS >990 1 920 97 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT 774 X 40 1X004 X LOT 4 UK 5 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 1990 I 273.75 775 06 40110002 00 LOT 2 BLK 10 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT >990 I 163 0? 776 06 40 IIJ0C3 00 LOT 3 BLK >2 VILLAGE Of FREEPORT LOT >990 932 47 777 06 40-112 005 00 LOT 5 BLK 12 VILLAGE Of FREEPORT LOT >990 1024 62 SAMUEL ROUSH ADDITION 778 X4O205002 X LOT 2 SLK 5 SANK ROUSH ADO VKLAGt OF FREEPORT lO’ 1990 840 *9 779 0846205004 X LOTS 4 8 5 BlK 5 ROUSH ADO VILLAGE Of FtfEPOR’ lOI 1990 I 485 91 781 084021000300 LOT 3 ANO S H LOT 2 BlK >0 SAAAUCt ROUSH ADO VILLAGE Of FREEPOR’ LOT >990 1 30’ <2 $a*o Amount VILLAGE Of FREEPORT SAMUEL ROUSH ADDITION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION 756 00 >6120 02* X COM N 60 OEG 30 I toe ft ANO N 41 DIG » f W ft FROM NE COO LOT >6 LAKE VIEw PARK TH N 60 DEG X E 50 FT HO DEG E >64 FT S 70 DEG X W 52 FT N >0 OEG X W IK 5 FI TO MG Deicrtphon Tai of Iona Yoof 782 08 407’100’ 00 LOTS 12 BLK ’ > SAMUEL »OU$H ADDITION VHLAGE Of FREEPORT LOT >990 1 485 91 NYES ADDITION 783 084G301 00’ 00 LOT I MK 1 NYES ADDITION VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 1990 692 61 784 X 40X1 002 X LOT 2 K« 1 NYES ADO VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT >990 37 86 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 7B5 08 41 003 003 00 E 31 FI LOT 2 BLK 3 MKXX.EVH.LE LOT AND THE W 5 FT LOT 3 BLK 3 >990 764 07 KEELER BROS ADDITION 786 0841 008002 00 LOT 2 BLK 8 KEELER BROS ADO MCOLEVKLE LOT 1990 >31165 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 3 789 08 41 009 00’ 00 LOT * BLK 9 MIDDLEVH.LE ASSESSORS PLAT NO 3 LOT 1990 918 49 ASSESSORS PLAT NO. 1 790 08 41 01301000 LOT 10 BLK 13 ASSESS PLAT 81 EX A STRIP 14'6 FT WIDE 8 120 FT LONG Off TH SWLY SIDE LOT 10 BLK 13 ASSESS PLAT 81 SAO STRIP MING ON UY SIDE MAIN S’ 8 RUN UY >20 FT LOT 1990 973 56 791 0841 01301200 LOT II BlK 13 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 LOT ALSO COM ON HIGH SI AT COR COMM TO LOT 10 8 11 SO ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 TH SWLY AT TH ANGLES WITH HIGH ST ANO PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST 33 FT FOR POB TH SWLY AT RT ANGLE WITH HIGH ST 10 FT TH NWLY PARALLEL TO HIGH ST 32 FT TH NELY 10 FT PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST TO SWLY LINE OF LOT n TH SELY TO PO8 ALSO COM ON HIGH ST AT COR COMMON TO LOTS 10 8 11 TH SWLY PARALLEL TO MAK ST 99 5 FT FT Sf LY PARALLEL IO HIGH ST 111 FT TH NELY PARALLEL TO MAIN ST 99 5 FT TH NWLY Al HIGH ST 111 FT TO POB >990 656 45 792 0841 01301300 NELY 40 FT LOT 20BLK 13 ASSESSORS PLAT NO I LOT ALSO THAT PARI OF HIGH ST VILLAGE Of MlOOLIVIllE COM Al NE COR LOT >1 OF ASSESSOR S PLAT NO 1 TH NEL Y ALONG THE ELY LINE Of MAIN ST 2 ROOS TH ELY ALONG WLY UNI lOI >2 Of SAID PLAT 8 ROS TH SWLY 2 ROOS PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST TH NWLY AL ELY LINE LOT 11 8 ROOS TO PO8 M ING THAT PARI Of HIGH ST LYING MTWEEN LOTS 118 12 ASSESSORS PLAI NO 1 >990 65 43 793 08 41 014 004 00 IOTSI3I4 16 BlK 14 ASSESSORS PLAT 1 LOT 1988 8 02 1989 806 49 1990 1.672.X TOTAL 2 486 86 VILLAGE 794 08 41 016002 00 LOT 2 BLK 16 MIDDLEVILLE LOT 1990 2 572 03 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 795 08 41 041 001 00 LOT 1 BLK 41 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2. LOT 1990 637 90 VILLAGE 798 06 41 044-005 00 N LOT 13 BLK 44 AND LOT 12 BLK 44 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ALSO LOT 7 9 10 BLK 44 1990 1 198 33 799 08 41 044 009 00 LOT 16 BLK 44 MIDDLEVILLE LOT ALSO THE UY 10 FT OF LOT 15 BLK 44 1990 2 087 95 800 08 41 04S007 10 LOT 6 BLK 45 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 99 FT N 8 S BY 132E 8 W 1990 882 68 801 08 41 045-01 OX THAT PART SEC 22 4 10 COM 18 W NE COR LOT 4 BLK 45 VILL MIDDLEVILLE TH W 213 Al N II LOTS 3 8 4 TH N 66 TH E 213 TH S 66 TO MG ALSO LOT 4 EXC E 18 8 E IOT 3 BLK 45 VILL MIDDLE LOT 1990 157.77 802 0841 04600300 COM AT U COR SEC 22-4-10 THEN N 33 FT TO POINT Of MG THIS DESC ’HE E ALONG N SIDE OF MAM ST 114 FT THEN N IX FT THEN W 24 FT THEN N TO RIVER THEN NLY 8 NWLY ALONG RIVER TO A POINT DIRECTLY N OF POINT OF BEG THEN S TO BEG I960 1 672 35 803 08 41 047 006 00 W 40 h lot 2 BLK 47 LOT 1990 148 55 805 0841 058 009 X COMM 8 RDS S Of SE COR LOT 8 THENCE W 8 ROS S 4 ROS E8RDS N 4 ROS TO MG BE ING IN BLOCK 58 LOT 1990 1 02587 806 0841 059-001-00 LOIS 9 8 10 OIK 59 MUOOLEVHLE LOT 1990 194 72 807 0841 069 004 00 5 S LOTS 11 8 12 MK 59 MXXXEVIllE LOT >990 1 764 71 806 08 41 062 002 00 LOT 2 BLK 62 MIDDLEVILLE LOT 1990 1 015 06 809 0841 063001 00 LOTS I 8 2 BLOCK 65 1990 1 286 74 BABCOCK ADOfTION 811 0841 073001 00 LOTS I 2 MK 73 lOI 1990 1 73964 012 0841 07300300 LOTS 67 8 MK 73 MMXXEVULE BABCOCKS Sato No Do»crit>tion of land Tax Yoo> Salo Amount VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE THORNTON ADDITION 816 0841 >050’9 00 COM W . POST SEC 264 10 TH E Al E 8 W . LI 6«3 FT TH N X DEG 5703 E 100’ 52 FT THS 89 DEG 0227 E 164.61 FT FOR POO TH N O’ OEG 0707 E 241 73 FT TOSH MARKET ST TH $88 DEG 4603 E AL SO S LI 164 90 FT TO NW COR LOT 17 HOLES SUB TH S 01 DEG 05 04 W AL W II SDLOT 17 AND UY EXTEN SON THEREOF 240 95 FT THN 89 OEG 02 2’ W 164 61 FT TO POB 0 91 A SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS 1990 473 80 817 0841 115-001 00 MG A’ PT '65 FT W ANO 346 5 FY N OF SE COR SEC 22 4 10 FOR MG th S 89 DEG 39 w TN, FT TH N 0 DEG 3 E 224 2 FT Th S 86 DEG 14 f 66 5 FT TH N 47 DEG 3 E 86 7 FT TH N 34 DEG 45 E 46 3 FT THN26 DEG 37 E 72 8 FT TO RIVER TH $ 24 OEG 14 E 104 1 FT TH S f* DEG 14 E 392 FT TH S 33 DEG 8 W 58 5 FT TH $ 89 OEG 39 W 32 9 FT TO MG EX DREDGING RIGHTS OF MIDDLEVILLE POWER CORP PAR 1990 2 965 26 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 4 8’8 0841 >30004 X COM AT NE COR LOT 4 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 4 MIDDLEVILLE THENCE E 166 FT S 126 FT W '66 Fl N TO MG EX LOT SOLD TO LEWIS 8 DOROTHY MCDONALD LOT 1990 577 62 819 0841 130025 X COM AT . POST ON N I SEC 26-4-10 TH E 88 FT TO CENT Of HWY TH SELY 29 RDS TH W TO 1HORNAPPLE RIVER TH N TO SEC LI TH E TO MG 1990 609 50 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION NO 1 820 08 41 150-015X LOT 15 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADO NO 1 LOT 1990 55 65 MIOOLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION NO 2 821 0841 1SS011 X LOT 37 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADO NO 2 LOT 1990 1 03963 VKLA&E Of NASHVILLE 872 051 000000014 X N 16 5 FT LOT 14 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 1990 1 228 81 823 051 0X000 016 X S 40 FT lOT 16 ORIGINAL VILLAGE NASHVILLE EXC E *4 FT THEREOF 1990 934 61 824 081 00000001602 I SO FT OF N 18 FT OF S 40 FT 8 E 32 FT OF S 22 FT LOT 16 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 1990 806 54 825 051 0X000021 X S 44 FT LOT 21 VILLAGE Of NASHVILLE 1990 1 438 93 826 05> 0X0X065 X LOT 65 8 N 10 FT LOT 66 ORIGINAL VILLAGE 1990 808 54 828 051 002 0X 025 X COM 30 FT N AND I 77 FT W OF INTERSEC OF CEN STATE SI 8 CEN REED ST TH N 40 FT TH E 12 FT TH N 18 FT TH E 28 FT TH S 58 FT TH W 40 FI PO6 1990 363 03 829 051-002-OX365-X COMM AT A POINT 178 FT E OF WHERE E LINE OF MAIN ST INTERSECTS N LINE KELLOGG ST THENCE N 132 FT W 55 FT S 132 FT E 55 FT TO MG 1990 934 61 830 051 X2 000-41000 COM PT 1152 FT W N % POST SEC 363 7 FOR PO8 THS 82 FT TH E 165 FT TH NELY 125 FT W 225 FT TO POB 1990 783.31 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 831 051 110-000001 X LOT NO 1 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 1990 346 22 832 051 110-000-007 00 LOT 7 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 1990 102 48 833 051 110-0X011 X LOT 11 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 1990 444 18 R.B. GREGG ADDITION 834 051 1300X003-00 LOT 3 R 8 GREGG ADD 1990 413 48 HARDENDORF ADDITION 835 051 140 0X047 X LOT 47. HARDENDORF ADO 1990 539 54 836 051 140-0X053 X LOT S3 HARDENDORF ADO 1990 1 152 99 837 051 140-0X054 X LOI 54 AND 55 HARDENDORF ADD 1990 766 50 A W PHILLIPS ADDITION 840 051 17O-OO5-0XX E . LOT 6 BLK 5 A W PHILLIPS ADO EXC 8 MHtV E 50 FT THEREOF ALSO THAT PART W > LOT 6 BLK 5 SO PLAT LYING ELY OF II DESC COM PT 96 32 FT ELY AL S II SEC 363 7 TH N 0 DEG 28 MIN 50 SEC W 34 73 FI 8 N 12 OEG 59 MIN 10 SEC E 116 47 R SW COR SO SEC 36 TH SELY TO SE COR W i LOT SD LOT 6 1990 850 55 84 ’ 051 170-006004-W lOI 4 8 S ' > LOT 3 BLK 6 A W PHILLIPS AOO 1990 1 15319 842 05' "*0-006-015-X E , Of 1 ACRE BLOCK SAW PHILLIPS ADO DESC AS COM INTERSECT W LI STATE ST 8 N II FRANCIS ST TH W 72 Fl TH N 420 FT TH E 72 R TH S 420 FT TO POB 1990 682 46 843 051 '8D-0XO30-X LOT 30 O A PHILLIPS AOO '990 859 62 844 105-X’ OXOIO X COM SW COR NW . SEC 12 7 TH W 858 FT E 7«0 FT TH S 2X FI TH W 581 FT TH S 460 FI THW 1330FI POB EX COM 1856 FT 5 NW COR NW . SEC 1-2-7 TH S 2X FT TH E 298 F’ ’M N 200 FT TH W 296 FT POB ALSO COM NC COR NW . NW .SEC 127 TH W 99 Fl TMSI127FI TH E 99 FI TH N 1127 FT 1*06 >990 37C 66 645 >05X> 0XG«-‘X PAR COM 58 5 FT S NW COR SW . NW . SEC ’27THE2WFT >h S 156 FT TH W 200 FT TO A I WE SAC SEC THN 156 FT TO POB EX EASEMENT OVER W 60 FT FOR HtGMWAY PROPOSES 1990 1 05668 Sato No DoxcrtpHon ot land Tax Year Solo Amount VILLAGE OF WOODLAND 847 X16110-022 X LOT II 8 W , LOT W BLK 2 EXE 37 FI Of W LOT 10 BLK 2 VKLAGf Of WOOOlANO 1990 1109 81 848 08’511CFO73X I 4 ROS Of LOT 1 SLK 3 ANO THAT PART Of LOT 2 BLK 3 DES AS COM AT SE COR LOT 2 BLK 3 TH N 75 FT TH W 23 FT TH S 75 FT TH E 23 FT TO MG ALSO W 44 1 FT LOT *9 BLK 3 ’990 383 80 851 0815-110-131 00 COM ATE. POST SEC 21 47 TH N 875 FT FOR MG TH W 7M FT TH N IX FT TH E 330 Fl TH $ 100 FT TO MG 1990 1 201 74 852 X15-11G134 X COMM X RDS W OF NE COR SEC 21 4 7 TH 5 18 ROS W 6 ROS 11 FT N ’ 8 ROS E 6 ROS II FI TO MG 1990 1 197 60 853 X15-11G221 X THAT PART Of LOT * BLK 13 VILLAGE OF WOOOLANO COM IN CEN HWY M 43 146 FT 6 IN N SE COR SEC 164 7 TH S 193 FI 7', IN TH E TO POB TH N 22 FT TH W 143 FT 3 IN TH SWLY TO A PT 193 FT 7S IN W OF POB TH E TO POB 1990 4 327 21 854 X 15110222 X PART OF LOT I BLK 13 VILLAGE OF WOOOlANO COM IN CEN Of HWY M 43 168 FT 6 IN N SE COR SEC 164 7 TH W TO CEN OF DRAIN TH E TO POB TH N 22 FT TH W TO CEN OF DRAIN TH SELY Al CEN OF DRAIN TO A PT W OF POB TH E TO POB 1990 435 34 855 X 16110-223 X PART LOT 1 BLK 13 VILLAGE OF WOOOlANO COM CEN OF HWY 190 FT 6 IN N OF SE COR SEC 164 7 TH W 83 FT 4 5 IN TH N 22 FT TH E 83 FI 4 5 IN TH 5 22 FT TO POO 1990 1 231 43 CITY OF HASTINGS 857 X51 X1 O2O-X CITY OF HASTINGS N 4 RDS Of S 10 RDS Of LOTS IB» 1990 390 X 858 X 51XI 0XX S *6 LOTS 2XXI 1990 1 492 17 859 X 51 XI 101 X LOT 289 1990 962 84 860 X 51 XI 149X S V LOT 417 AND S E , LOT 416 1990 I 483 36 861 X51 X’ 2XX LOT 671 1990 1 158 95 863 X 51 XI 286X S 69 Ft LOT 871 ANO S 69 FT Of E X FT LOT 870 ALSO S 12 6 FT Of NORTH 63 FT OF LOTS 870 ANO 871 1990 1 183 41 864 X 51 XI 358 X E ' t LOT 1005 8 W 6 LOT 1006 OP SEC 18 T3N R8W 1990 1 465 73 865 X51-X1 X7 X ORIGINAL PLAT LOT 1073. 1990 804 02 ANDREWS ADDITION 866 X 5 I 005 003 00 LOIS 3-4 W ANDREWS ADDITION 1990 275 28 867 X 51 005 026 10 S % LOTS 35 8 36 ANDREWS ADON 1990 948 46 868 X 5I-035-020-00 COAAM NE COR BLK 3. JAS DUNNINGS AOO SW 66 FT TO IRON STAKE FOR BEG THENCE E LY 166 FT SW 42 FT NW 166 FT NE 42 FT 870 X51 045 036X LOTS 8 8 9 BLK 6 R J GRANTS 2ND AOO 1990 548 18 ROBERT I HENDERSHOTT’S 1ST ADOfTION 872 X 51 060 020-X LOT 39 EX N 66 H OF ROBERT I HENDER SHOT! S 1ST ADO 1990 28 15 KELLEY’S ADDITION *2 874 X5I X5X7 X LOTS 58 8 59 OF KELLEY S ADO 82 1990 1 414 93 LINCOLN PARK A DOH ION 876 X 51 090 020 X LOT 7 BLK 4 LINCOLN PARK AOO 1990 724 60 OAN STRIKERS ADDITION 877 X 51 095-027 00 N 36 FI LOTS 4-5 BLK 5 OAN STRIKES ADO 1990 90) X 878 X 51 095 079 X S 72 H LOT 9 10 BLK 11. OAN STRIKERS ADDITION 1990 1 421 59 879 X51 095 09BX N /. LOTS 9 10 BLK 13 OAN STRIKERS ADO 1990 1 024 59 TAFFEE ADOfTION 880 X51 1X007 00 N . 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Ml. 49058 I ne.vuf i Mu • •* B.* • t — • - B MAS;«NG> M» 4iC5Sir»? J New 1 _____ L « A BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE Hw .inpJC 490^ Pen®ttNo.7 A£X -—■ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 269 I March 16. 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Major fast-food franchise considers Caledonia site by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Village Council President Glen Klaver reported last week that he talked with the Michigan Department of Transportation about the possible location of a Burger King restaurant along M-37, just north of the Hastings City Bank. Klaver said that discussions were only in a preliminary stage, and the MDOT officials will meet with the council’s planner to talk about the project. An MDOT official said in a telephone interview that the restaurant chain indeed is considering buying the site and had applied for a permit customers, but the service road concept is becoming more and more commonly used and with great success. We feel that if the restaurant is well signed, customers will not be inconvenienced. "We also feel using the service road or else moving the driveway farther north will help the traffic situation, as that area becomes more and more developed." The Burger King official in charge of the project was out of town and unavailable for comment until after press time. On a more personal note at last week's reorganizational meeting, the council accepted with regret the resignation of Trustee Hugh Kegerreis, who has served on the board for 24 years. (See related story.) Kegerreis offered his resignation for personal reasons. Also in last week's reorganizational meeting, the council. Village Council-named To be qualified for the committee members for trustee position, the applicant 1993-94. must be a registered voter The council also agreed to and a resident of the village. continue meeting at 7 p.m. "But we would hope an ap­ on the second Monday of the plicant also would be truly in­ month at the Caledonia terested in the welfare of the Village/Township Hall, 250 village," added Cherry. Maple St. Regular meetings of the Appointments for the next Village Council are held at 7 year include: p.m. on the second Monday • Council vice president of every month at the Janice Soules. Village/Township Hall. • Street administrator Special meetings are called Dan Erskine. on an as-needed basis. • Health officer - Dr. Questions about the coun­ Steven Bergman. cil position can be directed to • Sheriff liaision - Susan Cherry during office hours. Sm fastfood, page 13 to put in a drive for direct access to the highway. The official said that the MDOT, however, wants to avoid traffic congestion from too many curb cuts along that stretch of highway, and ruled that any direct access drive from the restaurant should emerge just across from 92nd Street. The MDOT also would approve access to the restaurant from an extension of the service road now serving Old Kent Bank and the Hastings City Bank, he said. "Our goal is to avoid another 28th Street,’" the official said. "The restaurant fears that not having direct access will be an inconvenience to its Village Council seeks applicants J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Village residents interested in serving on the Village Council should call Clerk Jackie Cherry (8919384) or submit a letter of in­ terest to her at the village of­ fice, 250 Maple St. With the resignation last week of long-time council member I lugh Kegerreis (see related story), the council must appoint a resident to finish his term, which expires in March 1994. At that time, the appointee must file for election if he or she wishes to remain on the Jim French is sworn in by Middleville Village Clerk Cheryl Hooper. He is the newest trustee on Middleville's Village Council Jim French fills vacant Middleville Council seat bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Jim French was sworn in by Village Clerk Cheryl Hooper Tuesday as the newest Mid dleville Village Council trustee. French is filling the vacancy left when President Pro Tern Lon Myers resigned his trustee position to become council president, filling a vacancy left by William Hardy. Though French is not native to the Middleville area, he and his wife. Linda, have lived in Middleville for over 20 years He served on the Village Planning and Zoning Com mission several years ago for a short term French is a science teacher at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School He also teaches social studies and computer As he learns how the coun cil operates. French says he hopes to play a positive role as the Village Council works to improve Middleville ‘Problems with the sewage treatment plant arc still being dealt with. I’d like to be a part in the development of the in dustrial park and Mid dleville’s downtown.” he said. ‘By being a council member. I want to play a part in keeping Middleville as a very gtxxi place to live and raise a family.” French add ed. “And keep a balance bet ween residential and cominer cial operations. ” Joe Rahn, executive direc tor of the Joint Economic Development Commission, brought some discouraging news to the council The village had applied for Title I funding to put in the in (restructure at the Middleville Industrial Park That applica tion would not be up for ap proval for at least two years The council decided not to proceed with their application for the federal grant An increase in the village water rates has been propos ed. The public hearing will be on Tuesday. March 23. at 6:45 p.m. In addition to the rate in­ crease. Village Manager Ev Manshum is proposing a pro cedure for collection oi del in quent accounts About 25 per cent of the water customers See French, page 2 CHS students evacuate as procedure runs smoothly “Once Upon A Mattress” Princess Winifred (Cathy Hart) whose nickname is Fred gets quite a workout while rehearsing the song I’m in Love with a Girl Named Fred. Prince Dauntless (David Timm) finds himself flung to the floor several times during the tune Thor­ napple Kellogg High Schoolers will be presenting their spring musical Once Upon A Mattress." on Friday March 26 and Saturday. March 27 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets will be S3 and can be purchased in advance by calling Duane Thatcher at 795-7497. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia school officials expressed their appreciation of student cooperation in evacuating the high school­ middle school building last week after bomb threats were called in Wednesday and Thursday On Friday. Kettle Lake Elementary School received a call at about 3 p m. and another call was phoned into the high school at 3:30 p m No bombs were found in any school after thorough searches of the buildings each day by school and police officials. When the high school­ middle school building must be evacuated, students walk either to the Community Education Building or to Caledonia Elementary School, according to room assignments They wait there until the Kent County Sheriff s Depart­ ment determines the building is safe Kettle Lake Elementary and Dutton Elementary students, however, must wait in their school’s parking lot until police give the all-clear signal They are not even allowed to stop and pick up their coats in such an emergency, said Principal Jeff Worman. At 7:43 a m. Wednesday, the CHS office received an anonymous call stating that a See threat, page 2 In This Issue... • TK School Board postpones decision on superintendent’s salary • CHS orchestra receives superior rating for second year • Caledonia schools implement breakfast program • Middleville Trojans lose to Hastings Saxons in district eager action �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 16. 1993 Obituary • EMERGENCY, cont. from thefront 1 bomb had been planted in the school. The high school and middle school were evacuated immediately, and custodians and staff began a building search, which included all school lockers The Kent County Sheriffs Department and the Caledonia Fire Department also immediately were called, said high school office personnel Then on Thursdav and Fri­ day. calls again were received at the high school at about 3:30 p.m . and the complex again was evacuated accor­ ding to the designated pro­ cedures. Because school was already dismissed, however, only those students par­ ticipating in sports and other extra curricular activities were affected by the afternoon calls. The students, however, behaved well on all occasions, said high school staff members. “There was no panic, and the students were very orderly and cooperative." said high school secretary Diana Snyder For their part, secondary students said they were an­ noyed at the calls, which disrupted classes and sports practices and forced them into wasting time in snowy, slushy treks to the elementary and community ed buildings Thursday's middle school volleyball match with Byron Center finally had to be canceled because of the threat. But Gordon Nickels, prin­ cipal of Caledonia Elemen­ tary. complimented the “visiting" secondary students. “They were just great,” he said. “They were polite and low key. and that really helped reduce any fears in our students. 1 was very proud of the way they behaved in a disruptive situation.” The Kettle Lake students simply were sent home a few minutes early. Worman said. School officials warn that it is a federal offense to call in a bomb threat. They add that anyone caught in this act will be prosecuted to the fullest ex­ tent of the law Charles Brower GUN LAKE - Charles Brower, of Gun Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 1993 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Brower was bom on August 8, 1920 in Plainwell, the son of the late Oscar and Martha Brower He was a resi­ dent of this area all his life and was a member of the Middle­ ville Masonic Lodge F & AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Vera Brower, a daughter, Linda June Allen and a sister, Susan Lucas. Mr. Brower is survived by six children, Helen Johncock of Hickory Corners, Sandra Schenkel of Middleville, Delores McMullen of Holland, Bob Brower of Hartland, Wisconsin, Doug Brower of Dearborn Heights, Herb Brow­ er of Martin; five brothers and sisters, Robert Brower of Ft. Wayne, Mildred Aimone of Arizona, Naomi Puzzoli of Dearborn, Mari?n Gun of Livonia, Ronald Randolph of Arizona; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12 at Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home, Plainwell, with Reverend Emerson Minor officiating. Burial was in Germond Cemetery, Wayland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Bertha J. Kling MIDDLEVILLE - Bertha J. Kling, 78, of 4100 Solomon Road, Middleville, passed away Sunday, March 7, 1993 at her residence. Mrs. Kling was bom on July 27, 1914 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Henry and Olivia Tonnison. She was raised in New York and in Norway and attended schools in New York. She graduated from a business school in New York. She was married to Gustav Lars Kling on July 18, 1938. Moved to Hastings in 1946 fiotn New Jersey. In 1967 moved to Texas where she lived 20 years returning to Michigan in 1987 and to her last address on the Solomon Road in November 1992 from Rockford. Mrs. Kling was employed in offices in New York before her marriage in 1938. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Kling is survived by three sons, Russell Kling of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Dennis Kling of Middleville, Richard Pederson of Round­ lake, Illinois; two daughters, Gayle Shreve of Rockford and Linda Kling of Cadillac; 11 grandchildren, three great­ grandchildren; step brother, William Haug of Stuarts Draft, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustav on February 14, 1966, by a step­ brother Robert Haug in 1971. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 9, 1993 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 YOU WANT QI:ALITY~ai affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or slop in al 1952 N. Broadway, • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 to 5 MILLER REAL ESTATE "The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940" THIS WEEK’S FEATURED HOME COMPLETELY REMODELED HOME M M®0LEYl±£. 3 bedrooms kitchoc oak cupboards ma.n floor laundry living room and a full both. Located on a double lot Your house payn»ent could be less than rent 555 OOC 00 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES BE SURE AND SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER! MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 497 Arlington M-37 (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker, GRI 795-9521 Kay Stolsonburg, Assoc. Broker 795-7272 FULL MEMBERS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Lifetouch presents grant to ‘Visions and Volunteers’ Lifetouch National School Studios of Minneapolis recently chose the grant writ­ ten by CHS teacher Ruth Grinstead as one of 40 to receive a $1.000 award to pro­ mote volunteerism. Lifetouch representative Sylvia Kooistra, right, came to CHS last week to personally present the check to Grinstead and to Chris Koryto (left) and Gena VanderMeulen. The three coordinate the CHS Visions and Volunteers' class, which will use the funds for its program. VACANT SEAT FILLED, cont. from thefront page are behind, many of them over 90 days. “We need to do something to correct this." Manshum said. “It's just not fair to those who are paying on time to have to carry those who don't." Council gave Manshum the go-ahead on replacing 126 street signs within the village that are beyond repair Estimated cost is $3,400 Because the 911 system should be up and operational in Middleville by March 27. it is important that streets be ac­ curately and clearly marked Manshum let the council know that he would like ap­ proval to get bids for a new dump truck for the village He expects that the approx imate cost of the new truck will be around $55.(XX) It will replace one vehicle that “may not even be street legal because of its condition The new truck would also be equipped with a spreader That would reduce labor costs because the old truck doesn't The balance of $88.(XX) in the motor pool fund would cover the cost of the new truck. Police Chief Louis Shoemaker has received a grant that was obtained by Page Elementary Principal Linda Goosen, for him to at tend the sixth annual DARE Conference in Las Vegas. Nev . this July 69 The council approved of the trip There will be no addi tional cost to the village, other than Shoemaker's regular salary Shoemaker also reported that he is pleased w ith the two new officers. Joe Booher and Nick Seifert, who are now be ing trained New rental fees approved by Yankee Springs Twp. by Margaret Fowler Stuff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board has approved a new schedule of fees for ren­ tal of the township hall Residents or property owners in the township can rent the facility, which in­ cludes a kitchen, for $125 Non-residents will pay a fee of $225. Use for such gatherings like wedding receptions or parties will require a refundable deposit of $200. That will be refunded in full as long as there is no damage to the facility. Non-profit organization and charities in the township may use the facility free of charge if the kitchen is not used. To use the kitchen, the charge will be $50 Anyone holding a meeting or fund-raiser other than the non profit ones will pay $50 for rental without the kitchen and $125 with the kitchen According to Township Supervisor George London. AAA says driving costs less The cost to own and operate a car is $16 less this year than last, due to consumers choos­ ing higher insurance deduc­ tibles and lower finance charges, reports AAA Michigan According to the 1993 edi­ tion of AAA's ‘ Your Driving Costs.” American motorists are raising their comprehen­ sive insurance deductible from $100 to $250 and their collision deductible from $250 to $500. While the cost to own and operate a car is down this year, in the last 10 years the operating costs per mile have increased J.4 cents, or 18 percent. Motorists who drive 15.000 miles per year will pay an average $5,804 in ownership and operating expenses in 1993. or 38 7 cents per mile — I cent lower than in 1992. Il costs 33.5 cents per mile to drive a Ford Escort LX; 34.5 cents for a Chevrolet SI0 pickup; 39.2 cents for a Ford Taurus GL; 41.7 cents for a Dodge Caravan SE and 43.3 cents for a Chevrolet Caprice The free pamphlet, available to the public al AAA Michigan offices statewide, explains how to determine the annual expense of owning and operating a vehicle by calculating the CPM JxV; rC the rental rales had not been changed for some tune Also, as a part of the fee schedule, the board included charges for making copies, purchasing township or­ dinances and other miscellaneous items London also praised the people who helped with the Board of Review, including Township Clerk Harvey VanderBee. Assistant Clerk Karen fucker. Treasurer Bob Herold and Marsha Herold, and Assessor Dave Klein The three members of the Board of Review for Yankee Springs were Terry Pate. Bill Sellers and Bill McKeown “We had 105 reviews,” London said And I'd like to thank those folks for the orderly way they handled their appeals I’d also like to thank the other 2.100 township residents who didn’t show up Yankee Springs township assessments averaged 8 3 per cent, the second lowest in Barry County. "Thee Place for tanning, TONING and NAILS. " 891-4040 \ 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro ’s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 am Saturday �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 16. 1993 I Page 3 Eight teachers granted^ tenure TK Board postpones decision on Garrett’s salary by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Shortly after granting tenure to eight Thornapple Kellogg teachers last week Monday, the school board decided to postpone a decision on Superintendent Steve Gar­ rett's salary After Garren's evaluation in January, the board voted only 4-3 in favor of renewing his contract for just one year The three members who op­ posed the contract extension. President Jan Siebesma. Vice President Wendy Romph and Secretary Wanda Hunt, in­ dicated that Garrett was not in-tune to the district's needs They said they were also unhappy with his management style, which they termed as "hands-off." However, the four members who supported Garrett. Treasurer Don Williams and Trustees Dan Parker. Rick Roth and Gary VanElst. said that Garrett had accomplished all of the tasks the sch<x>l board had given him. They said they also felt that it was unfair to evaluate him on completion of priorities that hadn't been set by the school board The Personnel Committee, headed up by Dan Parker, made the recommendation that Garrett's salary be frozen at its current level. $74,967 annually Then, once the board had set performance goals with measureable outcomes, the superintendent would be re­ evaluated and could receive a perfomance raise that would be retroactive to the starting day of the new contract. June I. I993 After some discussion, the item was tabled until Satur­ day. March 20. when the board will meet in closed ses­ sion to determine Garrett's compensation package for the upcoming year. Garrett already has in­ dicated that any raise he might receive would be given hack to the district in light of the current financial situation. "This was a compromise." said Parker "It would give the board a chance to set goals and then evaluate Garrett's accomplishments. ” Earlier in the meeting, the school board granted tenure to eight of the teachers in the district. Those approved were teachers Julie Anderson, fourth grade. Tonya Jazayeri. speech; Amy Konmg. high school business; Cindy Mid­ dlebush. elementary special education. Kelli Nisonger. first grade; Susan Sandwick, first grade; Gail Stewart, mid­ dle school math and social studies, and Michelle Voss, fourth grade Four teachers were given second-year probation. They were Martha LaVoie. middle school science; Scott Marvin, high school math; Margaret Moss, middle school emo­ tionally impaired and elemen tary learning disabled; and Stephanie VandenBout. third grade. Elementary music teacher Jack Lapp was recommended for a third year of probation In another matter. Marty Wustman. a parent of a two soccer players at TK. one who already graduated and another who is a senior, made an ap­ peal to the board to upgrade the current soccer field He and head soccer coach Steve Evans looked into several options for meeting the needs of the growing soc cer program in the TK schools. Updating the current field should be less costly than making new fields or try ing to hold games on the already overloaded football field. Necessary changes included moving the discuss fence and the drainage ditch, bringing in topsoil and reseeding where needed and installing a sprinkler system Estimated total cost should be under $13,000. The board decided to refer the request to the building and grounds committe for further consideration In other action Iasi week Monday: — Accepted the gift of a Sony computer sy stem for the middle school science pro­ gram that is being donated by the Parents and Educators in Partnership group at the mid­ dle school. Cost of the svstem is $3,395. — Hired VanWienan Pro fessional Group of Grand Rapids to do an evaluation of the district's facilities and whether they comply with the Title II American with Disabilities Acts Cost to the district would be $4,500. Compliance with this act should be done soon, but Business Manager Alice J a nsma said that the govern­ ment would take financial constraints into consideration. — Noted that Siebesma and Romph agreed to present diplomas to the TK graduates in the June commencement The board then convened to a closed session to discuss negotiations strategy with school district administrators o^'-rvuFECHURCB‘^c.. K cP Superintendent’s Corner by... bWDO* 1-kom Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg School board election looms There is one. four-year Board of Education position to be filled at the annual school election Monday. June 14. 1993. The position is currently held by Mrs. Wendy Romph. Residents of the Thornapple Kellogg School District in­ terested in running for election must first file nominating peti­ tions. A candidate must be 18 years of age. have been a resi­ dent of Michigan for at least 45 days and a resident of the Thornapple Kellogg School District for at least 30 days. Interested candidates should obtain their nominating peti­ tions from the district administration office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Petitions must contain at least 21 signatures of registered school district electors. It is recommended that a reasonable number of signatures over the minimum be obtained to protect against invalid signatures. All petitions must be returned to the administration office by 4 p.m. April 12. Members of our local school board are elected to four-year terms on a non-partisan ballot by the voters of the community. The board has seven members Currently serving on the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education are Jan Siebesma. presi­ dent; Wendy Romph. vice president; Wanda Hunt, secretary. Donald Williamson, treasurer; and Dan Parker. Gary VanElst and Richard Roth, trustees. Who can be a candidate for the board.1 School board members may be parents, non-parents, young people 18 years of age or older, or senior citizens. In short, school board members are citizens representative of the community they serve. Are school Nurd members paid for serving on the board’ The answer vanes from district to district. Michigan law pro \ ides that board members be compensated at a rate of up to $30 per meeting In the Thomapple Kellogg School District board members receive $15 per called meeting only and are not com­ pensated for committee meetings. It is not always easy being on the Board of Education Many times members are asked to make difficult decisions when none of the options seem to be good But it also can be very rewarding to know that you play a very important part m pro viding an education for our community s children What is the most important consideration when making a decision as a board member, or for making a decision io be a candidate for the board'.’ School board members are trustees, responsible for a trust established by the community The most important beneficiaries of this trust are the students Board members are directly accountable to the people they represent Their primary obligation is to ensure that needs of students are met We at Thornapple Kellogg have been most fortunate to have had excellent, hard-working, dedicated board members As a candidate for the Board of Education you would be carry mg on a long tradition of service to your community and its youth ,„,A/i, 5F Building Friendships That Last A Lifetime At Community Life Church we believe by building bridges from heart to heart we arc building fricnships that last a lifetime. Community Life Church is made of friends reaching out to our community giving encouragement and expressing Christ's Love. People Under Construction Through Christ At Community Life Church we arc people “under construction.” Wc do not expect people to come to us perfect or complete, but invite each one to join us in the process of being changed and created anew by God. Friend Day Celebration Sunday We invite you to come and join our Friend Day Celebration at Caledonia High Cafctorium on March 28lh, 10:30am. • Inspiring Sermon • Supervised Nursery • Contemporary Praise and Worship Music • Youth Ministry Presentation Wesleyan Church Lunch with Friends �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 16. 1993 tional love, pure white light, sweeping them lovingly into a single layer pile and focusing His light and love on the pile, then releasing them all in God's hands and letting them Neighbors with... NORMA Good morning, everyone! I haven't been outdoors yet to see .if the predicted snow fall occurred. They also forecast maybe six to eight in­ ches during the day March 10. I don't want to make too much noise shoveling or sweeping away the snow on the path to the little steel woodshed. It isn't even 6:30 a m. Cay has left for work, but Johnny and Ted are still sleeping I will wait a while yet. Spring is here for me now and I’m getting housecleaning fever. I don't actually do it. I can't see all the dirt clearly . VELDERMAN go As a bossy woman, it is tak­ ing me quite a long time to try not to be “Mrs Fix It.” Release the person in God’s hands and every time I think of them, mentally shoot them God's bright light and sur­ round them with love. They are God's child, the same as I am. They have to learn their lessons themsehes. Ms trying to control them to help them only gets m their was Wish I had practiced that long ago Start your own mental spr­ ing housecleaning sometime, and you will realize how much cleaner you feel mentally. Mary Hayward said that she Then I realized I am not limited to doing the real housecleaning It's “cleaning out all the stumbling blocks” in my mind Nasty unkind thoughts, unkind feelings that are scattered over the floor of my mind: “It was his fault not mine. ” “They sure didn't bring up that child very well." Did you see her (house, dress, haircut, etc.)?” Sure. I didn't say them out loud, but I thought them So now I'm using my “love broom.” getting quiet, sur­ rounding every little pebble thought, with God's uncondi­ thoroughly enjoys the Methodist soup and supper They have a good selection of soups and other good foods. She mentioned the homemade desserts Keep up the good work, ladies Maureen and Jack Robinson had a wonderful Amtrack trip to Florida. I think Maureen said they were gone for about three weeks They got on the train at Bat­ tle Creek, went to Chicago by coach, then down to Washington. They took a compartment on down to Flonda. they had a three-hour layover in D C., so they took the bus tour and saw so many things They didn't have to wrestle traffic. She said that they even were held up by President Clinton. They also had a wonderful man as the tour guide and learned so very much Jack wasn't feeling so good in Florida, so they just laid around on the beach resting and enjoying the good weather. I remember that the one trip we took on the Amtrack out to Oregon and we went on to Victoria. British Columbia, to see Mary and John and later Jana. I would love to go somewhere again I don't hase to worry about traffic The Wards attended their granddaughter's wedding in St John's. Most of the family members were there Had a good family time Saturday Tom Steensma said they hase some more rabbits and another lamb Tom is feeding this one by hand four times a day Char Finkbemer said that Neva and Bill Kenyon are go­ ing to take Rod arid Char out March 17 to help Char celebrate her birthday. They are taking them to DeVos Hall What a lovely gift! Mary Noah said that daughter Mary Vanderwal went to Battle Creek over the weekend to be with her grandchildren. Betty Newman said that Paul's brother and wife came over and stayed the whole weekend. Florence Fiala went to Florida, flew down and stayed with Harold and Gerri Finkbemer. They are somehow related to Joe Fiala. Gerri took her all over, show ing her so many things, and they had super weather. It was the nicest trip and it charged Florence's batteries It was an eight-day trip. The Fink beiners live in Punta Guarda. Florence said that she got to cont tonaxtpaga LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 0 45 am.. 1100a m & 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer k Bible Study 7:00 pm. 7240 b8th Streel, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Darrel L Schrock Music. Icffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............................................. 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11.00 a m. Sunday Evening Service........................... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6 45 p.m. Awana...................................................................... 9:45p.m. (buiucii llnitcb iircll|rcii (fil|urd| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 w Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia. Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers. Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School 11:00 a m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 908 West Main Middleville, mile west of stop light I Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell • The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795’2391 Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m Sunday School.............................. 1115a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 111 Church Street ane'e mwm s kwoocv and JeM (Ms Lord “God Cares for You” (The ODlrl (Timr JFHljodist (Church Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10 00a m Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — Pastor Jeffry Lee 10:00am 11:00 am 600p.m. Phone 795-7076 Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 • Children’s Church/Yuulh Worship during morning senoca. St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................ 8 30 a.m Sunday School. 945 a m Sunday Morning Worship............. 11:00 am. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Way land. 49148 • 795-7983 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 1:15 a.m. Wednesday 'Family Night” 6 00 p m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Peace Reformed Church Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Midaieviiie Sunday School............ 9 45am Morning Worship........................... 1100 a m Jtev MKrOcter °oxr Steve Jooaor Wfit’astr Maejxrtey MjkDt Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 891 MoOo 891-8119 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES "the Church Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 -8028 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday School.......................................... 9 30am Sunday Morning Worsho....................... 1030 a m Sunday Evening WorsNp..........................6 00 p m. Wed Midweek Prayer 4 BOte Study.. 7-00pm Sunday Services......................................... 10:30 a.m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Sunday Morning Worship Canway St puppet ministry for K 4th during evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a m. 9:45-10:45 Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday School Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Wednesday Sight “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Hub. Choirs for Children and Aduhs. High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. For information call: RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director 708 West Main Street f Wesleyan Church "a new and exciting fellowship" LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township “People Who Care" III Sunday Mass.....................9:00 a m. & 11:00 a m. Sunday School......................... 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass...........................5:00 p.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Imptrinf, Pr>uinr, fleleiaru. Josfui The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitney v die Ave »> _ fl A Church School. unday ...10:00am. Morning Worship....... II 00 a m Evening Worship......... 6:00 p m Wed Fellowship......... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 16. 1993 I Page 5 Life-long area resident^ retires 3fter25 years on board Hugh Kegerreis steps down from Village Council by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In today's fast-moving times, change seems to be the only constant. The Caledonia Village Council has just undergone a mighty change with the resignation last week of Trustee Hugh Kegerreis, who has served on the council for the last 25 years. His departure from the council was effective immediately, and he cited personal reasons for his decision to retire as trustee. A life-long resident of the area, he has seen Caledonia change from rural to suburban, and as a council member, has helped make decisions to guide both the present and the future of the village. the biggest headache because of the acreage needed to contain the lagoons," he recalled. But the council was able to purchase from its general fund the 110-acre Alfred Finkbeiner farm, which sold back then for $1,000 an acre. Kegerreis said. The remaining $166,000 for the project was sold through bonds, with 80 percent of the construction costs paid by the Environmental Protection Agency and the balance by the State of Michigan and the village. Kegerreis said another major accomplishment was setting up the planned unit development (PUD) for the present Village Centre Mall on M-37. That shopping center opened Feb. 25, 1985. Another big change came with the discontinuance of train service through the village, and Kegerreis said he rode the last passenger train. "I remember always battling to get the railroad to He said that his family’s farm at 84th and Patterson, where he was bom and raised, is now divided into 10-acre parcels, and Kegerreis himself has lived in the village since 1951, when he married Joan (Annie) Snyder, also a Caledonia native He said the only time he has not lived in the Caledonia area is during his service in the military, from 1942 to 1947. when he was on activie duty in the Army Air Corps. When he returned to Caledonia, Kegerreis worked until the early 1950s as pans manager for Nelson B. Good's John Deere and Chevrolet dealership in Caledonia, when he and his father took over what was Church welcomes “Teen Challenge” Teen Challenge will be presented at Ixighton United Methodist Church at 6:30 p m Sunday Teen Challenge is a Chris tian growth and development program that works primarily with drug abusers, alcoholics and others with life­ controlling problems The students will share their stories and how they ex­ perienced a life change by ac­ ceptance of Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Teen Challenge was found­ ed in 1970 by its present director, the Rev. Phil Mc­ Clain. He has seen it grow from a street ministry to its present position as one of the top centers in the nation. The Leighton Church welcomes everyone who would like to attend. Street." he smiled. "That was always quite a jolt, going over that bump.” He said that when he served as village president, he didn't have a vote on the council, but that regulation now has been changed. Council members also used to get paid, even if they were vacationing in Florida, he laughed. Council members now are paid per meeting attended. Ixioking ahead. Kegcrreris sees establishing an agreement with the township on the construction of the expanded village sewer system as one of the biggest issues facing the council. He said that settling the details of the proposed Jerry Baker development and the construction of the new middle school as two more projects that will deeply affect the future of the village. "I also would favor going Sh more. page 7 WET BASEMENT? The Waterproofing Alternative [»«« 1-800-968-8333 Hugh Kegerreis has announced his retirement from the Caledonia Village Council after 25 years on the board Rev. and Mrs. Phil McClain The church is located on the comer of 142nd and 2nd streets in Allegan County. NEIGHBORS, cont. from page 4 see Mrs. Van Wheeland. and that she looks just fine and is getting along pretty well. Ett Van Sickle said that son Gary and Joyce came back from a five-week stay in Florida Gary has retired. I guess it is still snowing. The last time I looked out we had quite a bit on the ground This is Wednesday. March 10. 3:30 p.m.. and 1 want to get back to working on Thor nappie Schools. Barry County Historical Book Committee 1 smooth the crossing on Main should have had it way back in September. They have been very understanding and pa tient with all the delay that has dogged my steps. I hope to give it all to them, complete in 10 days, with good luck. Thomapple Heritage Club will meet at Dan and Shelly Erb’s home Wednesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m Have a good week, and here is a big hug to all of you wonderful folks. Visit with you next week Caraway St. Easter Special Saturday, April 3 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Peace Reformed Church (M-37 and Parmalee Rd.) Everyone we come' Children under 3-1 2 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adul Ages 3-1/2-10 ♦ Puppet Presentation ♦ Easter Egg Hunt ♦Crafts ♦Surprises then the Caledonia Standard station at Main and M-37. They operated the station for 10 years, and when his father retired, Hugh went to work for Jack Yerkey Ford, at the site now occupied by Caledonia Classic Cars and before that, by Fred Williams Ford. He remained at the dealership until a heart attack in 1974 forced him to retire. In the meantime, he had been appointed to the Village Council in 1969, and then was elected its president in the next election, succeeding Keith Bergy. Kegerreis served as president from 1970 to 1987, and has served as trustee since then. Looking back, he said one of the most important accomplishments of the council during his tenure was the acquisition of land for and the construction of the present lagoon wastewater treatment system. That project, he said, was begun in 1974 and completed two years later. "Acquiring the land was Correction One of the six Caledonia Middle School teams compet­ ing in the Odyssey of the Mind regional competition Feb. 27 earned a third place in that age division. The teams award was ac­ cidentally omitted in last week's Sun and News article about Caledonia students par­ ticipating in the OM competi­ tion. Coached by Cheryl Davis, the team of Bnan Davis, Jim Gray. Angela Flockhart, Chad Radar, Josh Moody, Windi Sievers and Alyson Kopenski won the third-place honor for their solution to the pitstop" problem. The team had to design, build and dnve a vehicle powered only by one or more mechanical jacks For free on site inspection READY, AIM, ni Fall In Love With Our Tax Benefits! When you start an Individual Retirement Account with us, you get a secure investment that's right on target with the highest interest rates available. Just open your account before this year's tax deadline and you may be able to deduct all or part ofyour deposit against your 1992 taxes*. And your interest is tax-deferred until it's withdrawn upon retirement. So line up a secure future for yourself with one of our IRA options. Call us today! Qtate Sank ■ 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68<h ST SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 Of r ALEDONIA M3 Locations r: i- : M Noon on Saturday FDIC Q — —----- — ■■ ■ LENDER �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 16. 1993 AREA SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday. March 17 Turkey or tuna pita. com. green jello with pears, cookie M.S. salad bar Thursday, March 18 Com stack, chili/cheese on tortilla pieces, lettuce, pretzel, pineapple. rounds, broccoli, br and but Friday. March 19 ter spice bar No lunch. . NOTE: Whole or low fat milk Monday. March 22 offered each day Hot dogs Baked rotim. green beans, alternate choice of elemengarlic bread, veggies, fruit. tanes Variety of sandwiches H.S. salad bar and salads at High School and Tuesday. March 23 Middle Chicken nuggets, potato Beach day helps students cure the winter blues Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Wednesday, March 17 Omelt-egg. cheese pocket, apple juice, milk Thursday, March 18 Waffles/syrup. blueberries. milk. Friday. March 19 No breakfast Monday. March 22 Cold cereal, muffin, oranee smiles, milk. Tuesday. March 23 Pancakes/syrup. juice, milk. McFall, West and Page Elementary Wednesday, March 17 Tuna or turkey pita, com. green jello with pears, cookie, nutrition sticker Thursday . March 18 Cornstack with chili, cheese, tortilla pieces, lettuce. pretzel, pineapple tidbits Friday. March 19 No lunch. Monday. March 22 Wombat stew (baked rotim), Gum Nuts (green beans). Outback Bread. Dingo Delights. Billy Bong Mud. Tuesday. March 23 No lunch. Note: Low fat and whole milk each day Hot dogs alter­ nate choice each day Caledonia Community High-Middle Meal Deal Wednesday, March 17 BYO grilled chicken, fries, milk or Vita Pup Thursday, March 18 BYO Pita Stirfry, french fries. Vita Pup or milk Friday. March 19 Itza pizza, french fries, milk or Vita Pup Monday, March 22 BYO double cheeseburger, fries, milk or Vita Pup Tuesday , March 23 Chinese bar. egg roll. Vita Pup or milk. Teacher Deb Warren, Susan Kalee and Dayne Fletke make shark bite jello. Teacher Deb Warren, her students and student teacher Anita Scholten fought their winter blues one day last month with a beach day. The day consisted of a variety of centers including frozen fish printing, sand cas­ tle painting, water pool fun. shark bite jello cooking and ocean life sponge painting It was a way to conclude the kids’ study of ocean life and was a success with student * "Mice Mania." a day of celebration to conclude their mouse unit, was scheduled for Friday. March 5. Caledonia Community High-Middle Wednesday. March 17 Soft taco, green beans or french fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday, March 18 Sub sandwich, corn or french fries, fruit choice. milk. Friday, March 19 French bread pizza, peas or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday, March 22 Chicken patty on bun. mix­ ed vegetables or fries, milk, fruit choice. Tuesday. March 23 Pizza, french fnes. fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Elementary Wednesday, March 17 Walking taco, green beans, apple crisp, milk Thursday , March 18 Sub sandwich, corn. peaches, milk Friday. March 19 French bread pizza, peas, milk, mixed fruit Monday, March 22 SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! fe [•iv Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO ££. Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. jg -tj 612 Main Street in Caledonia « Call...891-9133 CgntviiKyi 891-9201 21.^ 1-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE Kent Library offers Career Information Center in response to the changing economy and work force, the Kent County Library System has announced the availability of the Career Information Center housed at the Kent­ wood Branch Library. This comprehensive collec­ tion includes books, audio and video cassettes, magazines, newspapers and microfiche, and provides current informa­ tion about careers, resume *•«»< »•■ »• *•« SPORTSMAN - 9.6 A located next to State Game Area. Call Judy VanderMeer. ! WALL LAKE - 1 lakefront plus 2 back lots. Call Beautiful home and 1 A on golf course. Call Judy VanderMeer. SELKIRK LAKE Waterfront home. 2200 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, attached 2 stall garage, Wayland schools. Priced to sell at $155,000. Coll Judy VanderMeer,______________________ CALEDONIA - 5 bedroom, cothedrol ceilings, moin floor utility, in the villoge ... oil for low 90 s. Coll Tim. writing, educational and train­ ing opportunities, small business, and job search strategies. Among the resources available are Sunday editions of many Michigan newspapers and ‘Help Wanted Ads” — 100.000 job opportunities in cities nation­ wide, listed on microfiche and updated weekly, as well as in­ formation on interview techni- Village Council Minutes February 23 1993 President pro tem Myers call- Present Bray Mugridge, Myers Oliver and Sc hell mger. Absent VandenBerg. Guests: Mr and Mrs. Cole William GetMargaret Fowler frott the Sun Bray Chairperson of Public Works committee recommended that the Village would supply perty Bray moved that Council Support by Mugridge. Ayes all. Sc he I linger moved that Coun­ cil appoint trustee Lon Myers to fill the vacancy created by Presi­ dent Hardy s resignation until the next general election in March of 1994. Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council send a public notice to the paper in regards to a vacancy on the Village Council and apply by Fri­ day before the next meeting Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Carried trustee s position will be occepted at rhe Village Holl. President Myers appointed James Oliver as President pro Mugridge moved that Council purchase a Mito DC-3285 copter CALEDONIA - Wolkout building site. Over 2 ocres. Coll Tim. • • • • Judy VanderMeer Betti Nauaadls Patrick Hammond John Bauw Tim Wilkinson John Harvey Patti Mledema Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-6: Saturday 9-1 ques, self-marketing, local employment opportunities, job-sharing, career changes and continuing education The Career Information Center features valuable resources for persons chang­ ing jobs, looking to re-enter the work force, or preparing for high school equivalency, civil service, college entrance and other exams. The Career Information Center is funded by a $20,000 federal grant awarded to the Kent County Library System from the Library Services and Construction Act Title I. It is located in the Kentwrxxl Branch Library. 4700 Kalamazoo Ave. S.E., one half mile south of 44th Street Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Satur­ day, 9:30 a m to 5 p.m. cali 455-2200 for more information. Official MIDDLEVILLE Judy VanderMeer SANDY PINES Sarah Rhoby (left) and Sarah Habegg are print­ ing with a frozen fish. ig KENT PODIATRY | pr \ vt Breakfast for lunch, waffle/fr. toast, sausage, juice, applesauce, milk. Tuesday. March 23 Pizza, veg stick/dip. fruit choice, milk tror fee tn the future should YOU WANT QUALITY al affordable prices ** hen you buy prmiiag. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures tc newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or slop in at 1952 N. Bro -3way, Hastings. $2 100 00 from CBI Copy Pro­ ducts. Support by Schellmger Mugridge moved that Council adopt the proposed 1993 Village all Corned With no further business Bray moved for adjournment Support Meeting odjourned at 7:18 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (482; Caledonia Chiropractic Center ‘ ... is pleased to announce that TOM McPherson ...has joined the staff Tom brings his experience of 11 years of paramedic service and 3 years experience of massage therapy. He is still working to complete his training as a licensed massage therapist and a specialty program of certified neuromuscular re-education Massage therapy basi­ cally is rehabilitative, but it also has been effective in reducing stress, improving circulation and muscle tone and in helping overcome the pain of muscle spasms. He is looking forward to serving the area and asks �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 16, 1993 I Page 7 HUGH KEGERREIS STEPS DOWN , cont. from page 5 Improving and maintaining Michigan's beautiful and vast natural resources is a high priority in the State Senate this year Already, several pieces of legislation beneficial to all of West Michigan have been passed Bills range from a combined sewer overflow package to an extension of the fund that pays for the clean-up underground storage tanks to improving West Michigan's sand dunes Everybody is affected by the untreated water that is discharged into our surface water, causing a decline in our water quality. We need to ensure that our water supply is clean and safe; and last week the Senate did just that Funding will allow communities to upgrade sewer systems, and a special Senate subcommittee will develop a watershed management plan for long-term solutions. In addition to maintaining our quality of life, this watershed management approach is also critical to keeping Michigan's tourist industry thriving, which depends heavily on the quality of our water resources. In Kent County, we have 568 reported leaking underground storage tanks contaminating our soil and water. 1>ast month, problems with the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Fund (MUSTFA) were ad­ dressed It will provide for continuation and expansion of the fund that pays for the clean-up of old, leaking storage tanks With 73.WK) registered tanks in Michigan, and with 150 to 200 new leaking tanks being discovered every month, the MUSTFA passage was needed to continue to protect Michigan's groundwater During the past week, the Senate held hearings to review the state's Sand Dune Protection Act. The Act. passed in 1989. is designed to protect West Michigan's unique and sensitive dune shoreline. Local governments can play an active role in dune protection through the adoption of local ordinances, while maintaining private property rights. Our shoreline is vital to West Michigan, both for its beauty and its draw for tourists. In our community, there are many fine people who recognize the importance of preserving our air. water and land for future generations. The Senate developed the White Pine Award to recognize those folks. Named after our state tree, the award will be given out on a monthly basis to a different in­ dividual, small group or business that has excelled in protec­ ting the environment. The first state-wide award went to the West Michigan En­ vironmental Action Council (WMEAC), presented on March 6 by myself and Senators Vern Ehlers and Paul Warmer. WMEAC was chosen because of its 25-year history and pro­ tecting and preserving the environment in West Michigan. As a winner. WMEAC received the White Pine certificate, a white pine tree and a Senate tribute. The White Pine Awards program, like the CSO bills, MUSTFA and the Sand Dune Protection Act is pan of a larger effort by the Senate to safeguard the state’s vast natural resources which we all enjoy. This is just the beginning of the Senate's commitment to making environmental quality a major legislative priority. Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto, where he farms 500 acres. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village in with the Baker water system that is being planned for that development and the schools." be added. "We have too many borderline wells in the village, and I think we should lake advantage of this opportunity to go in with Jerry Baker on his proposal. The village must make a decision on this matter, and I just hope they (Baker and the schools) will construct that water tank large enough to include the village." He believes that the village also must make some decisions soon about how to staff its office and whether to hire a village manager. Kegerreis said that he does not favor the latest suggestion that the village give up its municipal status and become a part of the township. “I think there would be all kinds of financial troubles, and I see all kinds of negatives," he said. "Transferring the ownership of the village sewer system to the township is just one of them. And the township has made it quite clear that it really does not council might be a positive thing for the village. "The old limes are fun to talk about, but we must look forward and be part of the wave of the future. Nostalgia J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia High School senior girls interested in ap­ plying for the Eva Finkbeiner Memorial Scholarship may now pick up application forms in the CHS Student Services office. Funded each year by the Caledonia chapter of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the $500 scholarship is awarded an­ nually to a Caledonia senior girl. A Women's Club commit­ tee will interview all ap­ plicants late in April, with the scholarship to be awarded at the May 14 Senior Girls’ Tea sponsored by the club. The committee’s decision will be based on the girl’s financial need, on her goals and on her accomplishments Senior Citizens invited to TK dress rehearsal Area senior citizens are in­ vited to attend the dress rehearsal of the Thomapple Kellogg High School musical ‘ Once Upon A Mattress." Those who thought they knew the story of "The Princess and the Pea" may be in for a surprise Carried on a wave of songs, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeup­ pance pros ides for some side­ splitting shenanigans The dress rehearsal will be Thurs­ day. March 25. at 8 p.m. in the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium Performance days for the public are Fnday. March 26. and Saturday. March 27, at 8 p.m Questions about the dress rehearsal should be directed to T K Commtinits Educational 795-3397. Ph. 795-3345 ACTION ADS is great, but progress is what we have to adapt to. Let's hope that we always move forward, and not backward by hanging on to the ways things used to be." CHS grad earns CPA certificate J-Ad Graphics News Service Shawn Erskine, a 1986 graduate of Caledonia High School and a 1990 graduate of Hope College, recently received her certified public accountant (CPA) certificate Applications open for scholarship ♦or Sun 4 News Classified WORKER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL.! IAIIII ID want to be in the 'sewer business.” Now that he will be retiring from the council responsibilities, Kegerreis said he plans to continue with his daily two to threemile walks and his hobbies of needlework, collecting, gardening, photography, lapidary (rock polishing) and traveling, which is a major delight for him and his wife. "Including the travel in the military. I’ve been to 70 foreign countries," he said, adding that the Kegerreis' plan to keep up their tradition of an annual "big" vacation to some faraway state or country. Kegerreis said that ever though growth brings many difficult problems, he sees most of the changes as benefitting the area. "Some people I know feel that some of the warm.friendly feeling of the village has been lost with so many people moving in," he said. "That may be true to some extent, but I feel that progress is not going to be negative, and perhaps even some new blood on the in and out of school. Applicants’ grades are con­ sidered. but are not the major factor in choosing the recipient. Applications are due Fri­ day. April 16. am’ license from the State of Michigan. Tl»e daughter of Jan and Dan Erskine of Caledonia. Shawn is currently employed with Rehmann & Robson of Grand Rapids. Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available TO: COACH LARRY REA — and — MRS. MARCIA REA In appreciation of a memorable season. “Were glad you're Scots!'’ Arnold and Helen Folkersma Mike and Barbara Gall .Art and Artel Scheid Rick and Mary Ward Roger and Bridget Barlow Mick and Sandy Kowalczyk Orv and Susan Van Ryn Earl and Arvalyn Stegeman John and Lila Rogers John and Sally Ruth Dan and Mary Jo Kietzman Rich and Cheri Morehouse Dennis and Diane Echelbarger Paul and Dawn Minor and Barney Fife The parents of the 1992-93 CHS Varsity Boys' Basketball Team and Barney Fife �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 16. 1993 SUMMARY OF MINUTES VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA March 8 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council wo* called to order by the President with all member* present. Several guests were also present. Minute* of the last regular and special meetings and the financial report were approved os printed. Bills were approved for payment One plumbing permit was issued by Imperial Municipal A resolution establishing meeting dates for Council Plan­ ning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeal* was presented by Kidder seconded by Erskine. Carried. Motion by Erskine seconded appointment* o< presented by the President. Carried. It is with regre’ that Council accepts the Rotary student of the Month chosen Senior Scott Palazzolo, son of Mr and Mrs Terry Palaz­ zolo of Middleville, was selected as the “Rotary Stu­ dent of the Month" for February at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Palazzolo, described as skilled, athletic, and per­ sonable by his teachers, devotes much of his time and interest to computer aided drafting (CAD) He has taken all of the drafting classes that Thomapplc Kellogg offers and is currently enrolled as an independent study student for instructor Keith Rhine*. As his main project. Palaz­ zolo has designed a factory and is currently converting the factory drawing to video in an effort to promote his work and accomplishments Because he excels at CAD. he is also enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College, where he is taking a course called "Technology 238 " Palazzolo is a well-liked young man with a positive at titude He works hard and resignotion of Hugh Kegerreis from the Villoge Council. Motion by Kidder seconded by Lectko to appoint Erskine os Street Ad­ ministrator. Corried. Erskine Niles and Cavner were reap­ pointed to the Planning Commis­ sion. Hammer and Grva were reoppomted »o the Board of Zon­ ing Appeals. Motion by K<dde<- seconded by Erskme to rent form land again this year Carried. Motion by Berencsi seconded by Soules to order grant writing manual recommended by Klover Corned Motion by Lectko. seconded by Kidder to approve the recom mendotion of the Library Board for additional help at the L'brory Corried Other item* discused were: storm sewer line* safety equip­ ment Burger King cable fran­ chise. speed sign* Forestry tree grant; and Christmas decorations Meeting was od|ourned at 9 35 p.m. Jocquelme Cherry Village Clerk (483) CLEAN OUT YOLR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. TK students of the month selected for February The followisng were selected as "Students of the Month" for February at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School: (first row from left) Emily Nicholson, Jodie Robert son, Amber Holcomb: (second row) Sarah Matson, Lisa DeVries. Lisa Closser, Courtney DeHaan; (third row) JoeAnn Bowen, Sarah Potter, Carrita Ingersoll: (fourth row) Josh Thomas, Steve Buchholtz, Traci Campbell, Isaac McCloud; (fifth row) Jeff VanHouten, Adam Hoisted and Jody Schreiner. Unavailable for the pic­ ture were Bob Strawser and Jacob Dussia. Caledonia Tops No. 546 Scott Palazzolo diligently in his academic classes and has proven leader­ ship roles in class discussions and in small group projects. Future plans include an engineering degree from Grand Rapids Community College and Ferris State University. Meeting for March 2. Best weight loss tonight was by Dawn, runner up. Katie Arlene has 10 weeks of perfect attendance HaHa box ws won by Rita Congratula lions ladies! Keep it up' Tonight we elected officers for 1993. They are; leader. Gloria, co leader. Dawn, secretary. Joyce; treasurer. Eva. Congratulations and best wishes to our new officers Weight recorder is Katie and asst, weight recorer is Arlene Meeting for March 9 Welcome back to Carol S. We wish you much success Best weight loss for tonight was by Fran, runner-up. Alice P . KOPS. Ruth and teen Christina. Lenora has six losses in a row and HaHa box was won by Fran Congratula lions! You’re doing great! Positive action is to exercise four times this week We drew new secret pals. — OREN HOUSE — Sunday, March 21, 1993, 2-5 PM B2M1 duncan lake 1 4 BR w o ranch with 112 of ................ J waterfront. Quality design & workmanship w 4 baths, H sliders off great room & MBR ■ to wrap around deck 2 fire places & numerous amenities $ ‘ AmMMH Call Liz 795-9849. 6505 NOFFKE DR. — HOMES OF THE WEEK — I1M2. MIDDLEVILLE NEW LISTING • Split-level ranch with 3 plus bedrooms. A decorator's delight, daylight windows down and located on corner lot with room to build a garage. Call Mary, 948-3010. N2M1. MIDDLEVILLE AREA Quality built 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home on approx. 4 beautiful acres. Full finished w o basement, 2 plus atta­ ched garage w paved drive & Ig. outbuilding. Doughboy pool Call Patty. 792-9974 Sharp 5 yr. old w o ranch on 5 acres Vaulted ceiling 3 BR bath & MFU 2’> cor garage shed pole bom & barn set for horses. Coll Karen, 795-9331. F1M1. CALEDONIA AREA Q2M3 HASTINGS Sharp 2 story w 3 bedrooms I ’ > bath newly remodeled home. For­ mal dining rm., den encl porch, full bsmt & 1 st. gar­ age Low $50 s Call Koren 795 9331 J1G1. MIDDLEVILLE I. story on large lot completely new inside. 4 bedroom garage & dose to schools, low $50 s Call Michael 795-7933 11M3. NEW LISTING MIDDLEVILLE AREA - Approx 45 beautiful acres Some rolling, wooded 4 tillable Borders State Land. Great for development Many building sites. Coll Patty 792 9974. D1M1. CASCADE TWP. Beautiful setting on Thornapple Rv with 81 waterfront 2 story walk out with 3 bedroom 11« bath & 2 fireplaces Caledonia Schools. Home Warranty 4 newer carpet & paint Many extras. Call Potty 792-9974 F2M2 GREEK LAKE AREA Lovely 4.6 acres with walkout build­ ing site. Caledonia School* Coll Deb 623-8357 Pet of the Week "Zeek,” a black, adult male, Lab mix is all slickedup for a new home. He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs kitty lit­ ter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens may be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more in­ formation coll 948-4885. CLASSIFIEDS Pfoce Your Ao.-erhs.ng \^essoge -e-e • 795-3345 • •ord. I you pay m advance, you save 50“ b&.rig charge Deadline ts 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* fnday at 4-00 pun t=J Triple Check Tax Service HURRY! Only 30 Days to Go! Tax Returns are due April 15th! OPEN: Monday thru Friday 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 2 or evenings by appointment Member of 9958 Cherry Valley (M 37) 891-1886 — Call for latex 5wvd*toc‘275tw*K>‘pe< y ivokj uivi 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville they w ill go til May 4th Alice P presented Donna with the “featured person” book remember her this week SRD money due March 23 Tonight we awarded our division winners, officers atxl appointed helpers f irst place in Division I is Gloria and first place in Division 4 is Joyce. Congratulations ladies we re all very proud of you! You've been an inspiration Io us I want to thank all the of­ ficers and those who have helped me throughout the year. Your service has been very much appreciated I couldn't have done it without you! We meet l ueday, 5 30 to 8 p m (weigh-in 5 30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Please join us Questions’ Call Dawn at 891 9370 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS The Little Lambs admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 16, 1993 / Page 9 TK 7th, 8thgrade bands play in Band Festival The' Thornapple Kellogg Middle School seventh and eighth grade bands attended the District IO Band Festival in the Caledonia High School auditorium March 6 Each band was judged by a panel of three judges on a prepared concert and one other judge on the band's ability to sight read Ratings range from a first division (Superior) to a possible fifth division. The seventh grade band The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School seventh and eighth-grade bands. entered in Class D with six other bands, based on class size and their age They received second division ratings from two judges and a first division rating from the other concert judge With a second division from the sight-reading judge, the seventh grade band scored an overall second division rating for the festival. The eighth grade band per­ formed in Class C and receiv­ ed first division ratings from all judges, including sight reading In the past 22 years, the eighth grade band has had 17 first divisions ratings at District 10 Festivals. All of the judges mented on the large size TK Bands and the following the hand had Festival. com­ of the great at the Serving our Country Young poet recognized in kids’ magazine by Margaret Fowler Christopher J. Stout Airman Christopher J Stout has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. San Antonio. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied Air Force mission, orgamza lion and customs and received special training in human rela­ tions In addition, airmen who complete basic training cam credits toward an associate degree through the Communi­ ty College of the Air Force The airman is the son of John T. and Diane K. Stout of 10930 12th N W . Grand Rapids His wife. Lori, is the daughter of William and Salley van Gessel of 8051 108th St.. Middleville. Staff Writer Five-year-old Braxton Smallwotxl may be young, but. he's already making his name known as a poet Braxton, son of Jim and Lisa Smallwood in Irving Township, started reading and writing his letters when he was 4 One day as he. his 6-year- old sister Britney, and his mom were coming home in the car. Braxton composed this little poem about the rain: Raindrops in the Summer Drip drop on the roof top 3 drop I drop 2 drop 4 After the rain dropped It said I think I’ll stop Then the roof got dryed up all over again. When they got home. Lisa had him write down his poem. She then sent it to “Cricket” magazine for the international poetry competition. Braxton got word in February that his poem had received honorable mention in the age 5 to 9 category in the magazine, which is an award­ winning children s literature publication Entries were to be written as lyrics to a song Braxton s folks said they are pleased with his progress in reading and writing even before he starts school next year going right into first grade He's following right in his sister's footsteps when he starts school in the fall ‘ But. I got my name in a magazine for writing first." Braxton grinned Make Citizens Your Choice For Insurance in Michigan Citizens Insurance Company has grown from a pioneer of automobile insurance founded in 1915 Io become the largest writer ol property and liability insurance through independent agents in Michigan. Today. Citizens markets auto, home, boat anti business insurance including workers’ Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! compensation exclusively through over 600 independent agencies across Michigan. 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Blanch Certified Public Accountant (616) 891-1225 P.O. Box 276 130 Mam Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 (XliC* Hours Monday Fnday 9 6 �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 16, 1993 Breakfast is served! Caledonia Schools implement breakfast program tor Enk Neering But by mid-February of this year. Neering and his staff were ready to begin offering breakfast to high school students during their I5minute morning break from 9:45 to 10 a m By that time of day. it's been nearly three hours since most students had breakfast at home, if they took the time, and they are hungry For SI. a student now can buy a Type A breakfast, which consists of two ounces of bread or meat or a com­ bination. one-half cup of fruit or fruit juice and milk. Items offered include such familiar staples as French toast, pancakes, sausage and cold cereal, but students also can select choices such as bur­ ritos and fruit filled pancakes Some students don't want a bv Barbara (*all Staff Writer If kids have to choose bet­ ween eating breakfast or get­ ting an extra 20 minutes in the sack, it’s breakfast that's often the loser But if there's one fact that hasn't changed over the years, it's that breakfast still is the most important meal of the day To make up for an oftenmissed meal, the Caledonia Schools this winter joined the many districts offering a mor­ ning meal to their students “(Superintendent) Bob Myers said last year when I went to work here that he would like to start offering breakfast for the kids, but in my first year. I just didn't have time to get the program going." said Caledonia Schools Food Services Direc­ full breakfast, but enjoy buy­ ing an item a la carte for a snack The breakfast selection also includes muffins, doughnuts, turnovers and even strawberry shortcake. Nothing is priced over $1. with the shortcake one of the most expensive items at $.75. Neenng said the break-time breakfast business has been growing steadily in popularity “We have about 50 to 75 students coming through right now. ' he said last week. “But the number is going up each day as the kids hear about it. They really seem to enjoy the program and some feedback from parents in­ dicates they think it's a good idea also. Neering said the break-time meal is definitely costeffective. “It supports itself.” he explained "We only are increasing our labor by one person for one-half hour, and the cost of breakfast items are very low. At the very least, we re break­ ing even." But Neenng's concept of the new program includes more than just the break-time offering. Last week, he and his staff implemented their “ultimate" goal of having a breakfast meal available before school starts Now staff and students can purchase a whole breakfast or just a doughnut and juice from 7:20 to 7:45 a m The early bird meal went into effect on a trial basis March 10. and teachers as well as students said they were looking forward to sampling some nourishment before the first macro class. "The early meal will add one and one-half hours of labor for our staff, so that pro­ gram definitely will have to pay for itself." Neering explained. The same foods will be of­ fered before school as are of­ fered during the break, he added. Neering said he also wants to start offering an early mor­ ning breakfast at the district Cafeteria worker Ellen Draft displays the variety of cereals offered to students as one breakfast choice in the new high school breakfast program. 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Juice, French toast sticks, sausage and milk are on this plate, but pancakes, burritos and a variety of a la carte items also are available. elementary schools, and he hopes to have a pilot program in place at Kettle Lake Elementary by the end of the month. “Eventually we would like to offer a breakfast at all our schools." he said Neenng said he believes that offering students the op­ portunity for some added nutrition in the morning is very important. He noted that many of the students prefer juice and milk to pop, and that he sells a lot of the French toast sticks and sausages along with the doughnuts and other sweets. “So far, we’re really pleas ed with the response." he said, watching students mak ing their “brunch” selections during their break time. He noted that students eligi­ ble for free or reduced-cost lunches also qualify for free and reduced-cost breakfasts. "If they filled out an ap­ plication for the reduced lunch program, they don't need to re-submit a form for the breakfasts," he added Richard <1. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD March 10. 1993 A special joint meeting bet­ ween the Township and Village Council was called to order at 710 p.m. Present Supervisor Good Snyder R DeVries Gould J DeVries Absent Dieleman Jousma Also Present Members of the Village Council Attorney Jim White and Kari lohelo from Wika* Associates. Attorney White explained the meeting was to bring the Board ond Council up to dote on the Village Sewer Expansion Pro feet He reviewed the controc* that would need to be signed by the Township Village and County. Moved J. DeVries, support R. DeVries to approve the resolu­ tion to authorize the Supervisor ond Clerk to execute ond deliver the contract for the Township. Ayes J. DeVries Snyder R. DeVries Gould ond Good. Ab­ sent: Dieleman Jousma. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned ol 9 00 p.m. Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyde- Clerk (487) Women’s Club to meet March 25 The third evening meeting of the newly expanded General Federation of Women's Clubs. Gun Lake Area, will be held Thursday. March 25. at 7:30 p m at Bay Pointe Restaurant. 11456 Marsh Road. Gun Lake. Any woman m the greater Gun Lake area is invited to attend Dixie Shultz, decorating consultant from Blanco Fur­ niture m Shelbyville, will be the guest speaker A reduced breakfast costs $.30 Hired by the district last year to manage its entire fixxi service program. Neering said he believes that the cafeterias in all five schools arc doing Hfll He said that about 60 per cent of elementary students buy a lunch at school, and that the a la carte selections arc very popular at the secondary levels. Offering food during the morning was initiatiated last year when the high sclwvol marketing classes set up a business operation during the break selling juice and muffins. "When we saw that the students really were looking for something to cat at that time of day. we decided to try offering something the marketing class didn’t.’’ Neering said “1 think offering a breakfast is the next big step in supply ing (Mir students with the nutrition they need during the school day.” 133 East Main St Caledonia Michigan Mon. Fri. 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 12 • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Sport & Safety Frames 891-9224 We can rebuild your home and replace your contents The new Special Homeowners policy from Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Michigan can do big things, like rebuilding your home no matter what the cost. Or little things, like replacing your trees, your locks, or your TV set Always quality protection —in big things or small. Making your future more predictable. IB FARM BUREAU RB INSURANCE Jim Couchenour 1611 S Hanover St, Suite 112, Hastings Ph. 945-3443 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 16. 1993 I Page 11 WEDDING | Decker-Clifford were married Tara Eileen Decker and Bradley Scott Clifford were united in marriage* Dec 19. 1992 at Peace Reformed Church of Middleville The bride is the daughter of Arnold and Georgeann Decker of C aledonia, and the groom is the son of Thomas Clifford and Dan and Julie Muniz, all of Cirand Rapids Bridal attendants included Miranda Jacobs, who was maid of honor, and Holly Peterson, who was bridesmaid Clint DeArmond served as best man and Chad Decker as groomsman [engagement Frenthway-Browneplan wedding Susan Irene FTm’hway and Timothy William Browne, are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Thomas Fren­ thway of Hastings and (he late Jeanne Frenthway She is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed by the Viking and Tyden Corporation The future groom is the son of Bill and Nancy Browne of Middleville He is a 1985 graduate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School and is currently employed by Veiling Contractors Inc ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery comes to life at Dutton Christian Dutton Christian Elementary this year is celebrating National Book Month with many activities, including dress-up days featuring characters from their favorite books. With this year s theme centering on mysteries, students and teachers last week made it difficult to answer the now-famous question, 'Where's Waldo?' by dressing up in red stripes, cap and specs and toting all the usual Waldo paraphernalia. 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Ml 49316 Let our experience serve you Members of: Michigan \ursery A landscape Association; American Assoc. of Nurserymen; Grand Rapids Assoc. of Nursery A landscaping �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 16. 1993 ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ rehearsals under way at CHS 12! Mott Priskorn, os Fred, has fun embarrassing older sister Anne (Kate Lappin) and her special someone,’ Lorry, played by Andrew Sherman. tn Barbara Gall Staff Writer The joys and tribulations of growing up in a very large family will be portrayed by the Caledonia High School Players when they present “Cheaper by the Dozen” March 25-26 in the CHS Per forming Arts Center In the early 1920s, cfficien cy expert Frank Gilbreth and his well educated wife, Lillian, were parenting no less than one dozen children, six boys and six girls The dramatized version of the Gilbreths’ tumultuous family life has both its funny and its nostalgic moments, as recall­ ed by two of the children now in their adult years Gilbreth believed that what worked in the factory would work in the home, and he tried out many of his theories about time management and educa­ tion with his lively brood. The children learned their lessons well, and often used his own techniques to turn the tables on him. Ray Siewert will play the role of Gilbreth. and Elizabeth Smith will appear as his wife, who always was a mother, too. Appearing in the roles of the older children will be Melissa Otto. Jason Buys. Chad Elam. Steve Young. Matt Harrison. Aaron Priskorn. Kale Lappin. Lysa Ferguson and Amanda DeBlaay Several elementary students will appear as the youngest children, who have Despite an obvious 'nay' vote from Dad, the ayes' have it, as the children turn the tables on their father during a family council meeting. CHS Players rehearse a scene from their upcoming production of Cheaper by the Dozen.' Anne, played by Kate Lappin, is the oldest of the children, and her dad (Ray Stewart), is quite skeptical of her cheerleader boyfriend, played by Todd Hudson. Fingernail inspection can be embarrassing, but sometimes Dad surprises his children with little gifts, just when they least expect it. Ray Stewart plays the role of efficiency expert Frank Gilbreth, father of the dozen. • • • • • • • • Hastings Ramnder Hasuxys Barmer Hasungs Weekender Communty Advisor SXarsZwa Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News MdMMMCXMnN* Sum & News KM* VaSey News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURSADAY 7 DAYS-A WEEK 948-4450 Ernestine (Melissa Otto) and Frank (Jason Buys) rehearse their lines which open the play reminiscing about their childhood in a family of 12 children. no actual lines in this version of the story Lindy Burrows will play the housekeeper. My la Slew art will portray the prissy teacher. Miss Brill, and An­ drew Sherman will appear as Larry, a "someone special” to one of the Gilbreth daughters Todd Hudson has the challenge of play ing two roles, the family doctor and cheerleader Joe Scales CHS drama and English teacher Barbara Overkamp ts directing the play A comedy in three acts, the play is a dramatization by Christopher Sergei of the well-known book written by Frank Gilbreth Jr and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. two of the dozen Gilbreth children Curtain both nights will be at 7:30 p.m . with tickets sold at the door Admission is $4 for adults. $3 for students and $14 for a family pass Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 795-7022 • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - No Long waits WE RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller. Owner �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 16. 1993 I Page 13 FAST-FOOD FRANCHISE, com. from thefront page Several Thornapple Kellogg High School seniors earned their senior party tickets by selling submarine sandwiches and pizza kits. Pictured ore (from left) Shannon McMurray, Shannon McClelland, Theresa Baerman, Jessica Ainsworth, Jim Flikkema, Melissa Middleton, and Sara Postema. Not pictured are Josh Baldry, Sara Bruin, Lesa Kaechele, Tim Kietzman, Trisha Shook, and Jenny Wiesenhoffer. TK seniors win free tickets to graduation party Thirteen Thornapple Kellogg seniors sold more than six dozen submarine sandwiches and pizzas each, enough to earn their ticket to the senior party. Those who earned their tickets and are ready to go are Jessica Ainsworth. Theresa Baerman. Josh Baldry. Sara Bruin. Jim Flikkema. Lesa Kaechele. Tim Kietzman. Shannon McClelland. Shan non McMurray. Melissa Mid­ dleton. Sara Postema. Trisha Shook and Jenny Wiesenhotter. Sally Shook organized the sub sale that was well received and supported by the community. Senior parents also are making a video available. TK seniors (l-r) Tim Kietzman, Chris Mols, and Adam Holstead pack submarine sandwiches for their recent sub sale. called ‘Lifetime of Memories." Highlights from the 1992-93 senior year are being JOHN WIESE tip OB on -Licensed . Builder . Window and Door Specialty Work - RESIDENTIAL - Alterations and Remodeling Insumi 795-7394 captured for this tape. It will be made available in June after graduation. Cost of the tape will be $20. Orders can be placed by phon­ ing Celeste Wolverton at 795-3074 or Marianne Baer­ man at 795-7210. Tickets for the party will be sold during lunch hour at the high school Friday, March 26. The next planning meeting for the parents of the seniors will be held at 7 p m Thurs­ day. March 18. in Room 202 of the high school. All parents of seniors are invited to attend. • VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE • Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing on the proposed Middleville Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Plan. The Village of Middleville is applying for a State of Michigan Revolving Loan Fund low interest bond issue. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments on the Project Plan and the environmental impact of the project. There will be a presenta­ tion of user costs including. Debt Retirement, Operation & Maintenance, as a monthly rate and hook-up charges. A copy of the Project Plan is available at the Village Hall for review during normal business hours. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: April 15, 1993 TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: Village of Middleville 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the public hearing, or by sending written com­ ments to the Village of Middleville at the address above prior to close of business on April 14, 1993. Dated: March 12, 1993 Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk 439) years ago. Berencsi. The library board • Library Board recommends adding five representative - Susan hours a week to the library Berencsi. page position and 10 hours a • Community Cable Board week to the library assistant s representative - Doug Lectka. • Public relations - Glen position. The board estimates the added hours will cost Klaver. • Health and safety - Judy $3,500 a year, with the village s portion amounting Kidder. • Legal consulting Firm - to $700. The township and the Mika. Meyers, Beckett & village share library costs on Jones. an 80-20 basis. The • Engineering consulting Township Board also will firm - W W Engineering and have to approve the Science. recommendation • Fourth of July Committee The council also received representative - Judy Kidder. • Sewer Committee - copies of a letter from the Consolidate Caledonia Erskine. Kidder. Lectka. Committee, in which the • Street and Sidewalk Committee Soules, group conveyed its plan to put before the village voters* Berencsi. a proposal to "vacate" or • Trees Committee eliminate the village Kidder, Lectka. government. • Finance Committee All the functions of the Soules, Jacqueline Cherry. village government, such as • Township Liaision the operation and Berencsi, Klaver. Cherry. maintenance of the sewer • Labor Committee system and the maintenance Erskine, Soules, Lectka. of village streets, would have • Mayor Exchange to be taken over by the Kidder, Jay Shook. township if the committee s • Water Study Committee proposal were approved by Lectka, Erskine. Klaver. village residents. The letter • Law Enforcement cites duplication of services Committee - Kidder, Lectka. as one reason to merge the Klaver. two units of government. • Nominating Committee Council members who Berencsi, Klaver, Erskine. • Garage Sale/Car Show already had read the letter expressed concern that not all Committee - Bill Hyatt, the facts were accurate. The Shirley Hyatt, Barbara Scott. Re-appointed to three-year council agreed to study the terms on the Village letter and discuss later in the Planning Commission were week whether it would respond. Erskine. Al Niles and Pat Council also discussed at Cavner, while Joe Hammer and George Grucz were re­ length the problem of storm appointed for three more waler runoff from a proposed Kinsey Street project. Mike years on the Village Zoning Slagter of K & S Bulldozing Board of Appeals. and Trucking of Alto would In other action, the council like to build several self­ approved a recommendation storage units on a back from the Library Board to portion of a property just add hours to the library staff, south of Caledonia Lumber. beginning Jan. 1, 1994. His request is before the Board member Jay Shook Village Planning explained that circulation Commission, but consultant continues to grow at the Lou VanLiere of WW Caledonia branch of the Kent Engineering suggested the County Library, but despite council give the commission increase in "business," the some guidance on the water library is operating with the runoff problem. same staff hours established VanLiere said storm water drainage already is a problem in that area because of the limited capacity of the storm sewer system at that location. There is not enough room on Slagters property for a detention pond to catch runoff, and VanLiere said the council might want to consider improving the problem area of the storm sewer by laying a larger size pipe and perhaps even improving the grade so that the storm water flows more easily into the collection system. He gave six to eight thousand dollars as a ballpark" estimate for this work. Slagter said that until the village decides on a solution to the drainage problem, he cannot draw up the detailed site plans required by the Planning Commission. He suggested that as an owner of an excavating firm, he perhaps could help out on improving the sewer in that area. "I cannot proceed until this problem is solved," he told the council. The village took no action on the sewer issue. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News kDS'. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Village Council will hold a special hearing March 23,1993 at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public comments concerning the following proposed Water Fund user rate increases to its customers: CURRENT RATES PER QUARTERLY BILLING: —Consumption Charge incl. 5,000 gal. or any part thereof $6.00 —Consumption Charge per 1,000 gal. for next 45,000 gal. - $.50 —Consumption Charge per 1,000 gal. for next 950,000 gal. $0.45 —Consumption Charge per 1,000 gal. over 1,000,000 gal • $0.35 —Water Turn-Off Charge and Turn-On Charge are $10.00 each. NOTE: Customers not living within the village limits are charged double the above rates. PROPOSED RATES PER QUARTERLY BILLINGS: —Ready To Serve Charge • $9.00 —Ready To Serve Charge for each additional residential, commercial, and industrial user (unit) served through a single meter of greater than one inch (1”) service $6.00 —Commodity Charge per 1,000 gallons • $0.75 —Water Turn-Off Charge and Turn-On Charge to be $15.00 each. It is proposed that the above "Ready To Serve Charge" will be billed and payable each quarter regardless of commodity usage. This includes customers who’s water service has been turned-off for any reason. NOTE: Customers not living within the village limits will be charged double the above rates. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE VILLAGE HALL, 100 E. MAIN STREET, MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN. DATED: March 11, 1993 Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk NOTE: (490) �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 16. 1993 Fund-raiser to benefH senior^ graduation party_ Prom night raffle offers luxury package for students by Barbara Gail Staff Writer There may be snow still on the ground, but spring isn’t far away, and that means a flurry of traditional activities for high school students The end of the school year is always special for seniors, as they prepare for graduation But all high school students can look forward to such traditions as the May 15 prom the formal attire, the flowers, the dinner, the dance, the photographs of a special evening Parents, however, know that prom night isn't cheap, and the CHS seniors’ parents this year are offering quite a package to the prom couple who holds the lucky ticket in their prom night raffle. For $1. a CHS prom couple can enjoy a limo ride, com­ pliments of Verhcy Limousine Company, to the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION ADS Call: 795-3345 Rapids, where they will enjoy a dinner at the hotel's famous I9I3 Room This, of course, follows free tux rental from Cherished Memories in Caledonia, and a free dress rental for the lady from MK s Glitter on 28th Street Country Town Floral in Caledonia will contribute a free corsage and boutonnaire for the evening's flowers, and Victorian Gallery, also of Caledonia, will provide the evening's portrait package of one-8 x10-inch and two-5x7-inch pictures The young lady also can have her hair and nails done free by The Salon in Town and Country Plaza. Senior graduation party co­ chairwomen Nancy Pikaart. Beth Ramsey and Deb Scholten, said that raffle tickets can be purchased in the Scots ’n’ Stuff Store at the high school, and tickets also will be sold at high school parent-teacher conferences April 22. The raffle drawing is scheduled for April 23, and all proceeds will go toward fun­ ding this year's post­ graduation party. “Safari •93." The winners, of course, will proceed to have a luxurious evening on May 15. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN “At th* Growing Edgt ot Hint County” CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • March 17, 1993 • 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Country View Estates • 2nd Reading 5. Professional Shopping Service - 2nd Reading 6. Planning Commission Report 7. Village Sewer Expansion 8. Library Board Report 9. DVK 10.108th Street 11. Cemetery Bids (488) 12. Any Other Business Checking out the prom night package raffle being offered by the seniors' parents are CHS students Troy Barlow (left), Adam Gall and Missy Scholten. Ellen Klingensmith is ready to fill out the ticket, which could provide her and her prom date a nearly expense-free evening. Proceeds from the raffle will fund the senior post-graduation party, and parents Judy Ferguson and Deb Scholten are happy to sell the $1 tickets. SPORTS Trojans lose to Hastings in finals By Kurt Luttermoser Sports Writer Hastings Saturday night ended Middleville's basketball season in the district finals at Delton with a resounding 62-41 decision. With the win, the Saxons move on to regionals tonight versus Grand Rapids Catholic Central in a game that will be played in Jackson. Hasting s defensive effort was led by Matt Brown, Jesse Lyons and Bryan Sherry. "Our team really came together tonight," said an elated Hastings coach Dennis O’Mara after the game. Defensively, O'Mara couldn't have asked his squad for a better effort, especially VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Village of Middleville, Middleville. Michigan is seeking sealed bids on one (1) 35.000 GVWR Cab & Chassis with Diesel Engine, Dump Box, Hoist, Underbody Scraper. Combination Tanks, Central Hydraulics and Tailgate Sander. Bid forms, specifications and instrucVons for bidders may be obtained at the Village Hall, 100 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan 49333. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Village Manager, 100 E. Main, Middleville. Michigan 49333 until March 31, 1993, until 4:00 p.m. Village Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Any questions regarding bidding procedure may be directed to Everil Manshum, Street Supt. at (616) 795-3385. No late bids accepted. ion Everil Manshum, Village Manager from his center, Lyons, who was assigned the task of guarding Middleville's star big man, Jeff Roodvoets. "I thought Jesse did an outstanding job tonight defending the lane," he said, "and of course (Brad) Gee just had a great night offensively." One game, O’Mara could have Sherry lighting up the scoreboard, or Brown leading the Saxon scoring charge. Though Brown and Sherry contributed 16 and 10 points respectively, against Middleville, it would be Gee's turn to lake center stage. Gee struggled somewhat in the first two periods, but would more than make up for it in the second half. He finished with 22 points, many of which came in droves in the third and fourth quarters. At 2:21 in the third period and his team only up by five 31-26, Gee went on a scoring binge. After an O'Mara timeout. Gee went on to score 10 of the Saxons' next 12 points, including six from two threepointers. The third period had ended with the Saxons up by 15, ending Middleville's hopes for an upset win. With his team down, 43-28, Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter could not help but look back at Gee's scoring flurry in the third. "He always seems to have a big game against us," be said. "Gee scored loo much loo fast and we didn’t match him." The Trojans did have Middleville’s, Jeff Roodvoets, gets himself into position for the rebound Roodvoets scoring in his of the ball " usual ways as be pumped in The Trojans ended the 23 points, more than half the season with an overall mark team s final total of 11-11. Hastings now is 16But Holzhueter was disappointed that no one else FOR CLASSIFIED picked up the offense. "We needed to play one of our better games tonight," he said. "But unfortunately we came up short offensively and were thin on the defense side ACTION oOv ADS ° 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 16, 1993 I Page 15 Sailors sink Scots’ tournament hopes, 84-58 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Twe out of three usually means a winner. But accomplishing only two of three game plan goals resulted in an 84-58 defeat for Caledonia in its Tuesday night district tournament game against South Christian. Caledonia coach l^arry Rea said the Scots' three-pronged plan was to force South into an outside shooting game, to stop South s penetration and to rebound against the Sailors. "Wc executed the first two. but we didn’t rebound well enough to sustain our effort,” he said. The first quarter was close, with South holding only a 98 advantage at the buzzer. The Sailors hit only four of 15 shots, missing five triple attempts. But Rea pointed out that seven offensive Sailor rebounds negated a good defensive effort by the Scots. When everything was go ing the way we wanted, we still were up only by one point in that quarter.” he added. The game remained close throughout the second period, with the O-K Gold rivals tied at 22 and two minutes left on the clock. At the intermission. South still held only a narrow 28-24 edge. But the Sailors returned to the court after the break and launched a 28-9 scoring blitz that scuttled the Scots' hopes for avenging their two earlier season losses to South. The Sailors took advantage of three Caledonia turnovers and added two free throws, a triple and a few buckets for good measure to quickly lift their advantage to 47-31. Rebounding well, South added a tough defense to its strong inside game to snatch scoring opportunities from the Scots, who trailed 56-33 as the fourth quarter began. Despite a good effort. Caledonia was unable to rally, and with with less than five minutes left in the game. Rea sent in together seniors Al Aho. Dave Scheid. Jason Minor. Troy Barlow and Kevin Kietzman for their last appearance as a Caledonia squad. Aho led the Scots with 14 points and Barlow added 12. Sophomore Pat Stegeman chipped in eight and pulled down eight rebounds. Scheid was held to nine points, but grabbed six rebounds. "South is a good team and well-coached," said Rea after the game. "They came after us in the second half and look away our shooting opportunities. We knew that with the pressure and trapping defense, they'd be physical, and we were ready to be physical with them. "But when the calls didn't come our way, it got very frustrating for us in the sec- ond half. "But turnovers were not the deciding factor We believed that we could beat them on the outside, but we also knew that we had to get the rebounds for our game pl mi to work. We just didn't accomplish that tonight." Though disappointed in the loss, Rea said he was any­ thing but disappointed with his first season as Caledonia's varsity basketball coach. "I'm very proud of our se­ niors for the way they've worked and for what they've done for the underclassmen moving up. They've set a great example. "We may have won only three games, but it's been a wonderful season,” he added. "I have been so impressed with the altitude here. Our students stood for the whole game, and that was really classy. They never gave up on us. and I hope they know we never quit trying for them." Caledonia spikers lose in Class B regional finals Though Caledonia found success in its first contest in a 15-3, 15-8 victory over Fruitport, the Scots eventu­ ally fell to South Christian 15-5, 15-8, in the Class B re­ gional finals to end their sea­ son. It marked the first time in Caledonia's school history, that a volleyball team has gone that far in post-season tournament play. "Overall, I was pleased with the way the girls played," said Scots coach. Peg Mulherin. "Our team, led by our six seniors, started a new tradition for underclass­ men to follow in the future." In the Scots' loss to the Sailors, the team fell behind 5-0 in both contests. Mulherin said she felt their opponents hit the ball ex­ tremely well. "You can’t take nothing away from them." she said. "Falling behind like we did proved to be too much to overcome." Though Caledonia was led by, Jenny Tuinstra's 14 as­ sists, Mulherin was not pleased with her team's pass­ ing efforts on the day. "Our passing game wasn't as good for some reason as it usually is,” she said. The team’s attack percent­ age was 81 percent, as Liz Mast and Laura Shane, con­ tributed nine and six kills, re­ spectively. "I just think it was a great accomplishment for our team to finish where it did," reiter­ ated Mulherin. Governor declares Free Paper Week Rems & Rugs Outlet Carpets — In the Caledonia Plaza • Factory Direct Roll Ends • Area Rugs • Excellent Selection • Great Savings at Outlet Prices Rems & Rugs Outlet Carpets 9900 Cherry Valley Road Caledonia. Ml Ph. 530-8593 Winter Hours: Tues 8:00 7 00. Wed Fh 8:00-5 00. Sat 8 00-4 0C Michigan Governor John Engler Im issued an executive declaration in observance of March 14-20 as ’ Free Paper Week ." The governor’s declaration acclaims Michigan's free cir­ culation papers for providing comprehensive buying infor­ mation to consumers in the communities they serve. 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Handing out 15 traveling calls, including nine to Doug Mesecar national honor society and named the college’s outstan­ ding junior political science student This spring he and political science professor Jack Holmes will present a paper based on collaborative work at the International Studies Association on Economics and Foreign Policy. A 1989 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, he is the son of Mr and Mrs. Marshall Mesecar of Caledonia The all-academic program is sponsored by the College Sports Information Directors Association of America (CoSIDA) with support from GTE "•°! ITALIAN US ' O \__zj StI Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 ftO^OPEN 7 NIGHTS ] Sun.-Thurs. 1:50 to 10:50 p.m. fel) Prl. & sat. 5:50 to 12:50 a.m. ESP NEW SUB: Turkey and Bacon - Try It! TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 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"It was an ugly game to play, but that is Wayland s brand of basketball." In the rebound category. Trojans pulled down 24 total to Wayland s 16. Roodvoets. who scored 21 points on the night, finished with five re­ bounds while teammate Mike Sarver grabbed seven to lead his team. Sarver also had a big night offensively, scoring 13 points. "Sarver gave us a big lift down low tonight." Holzhueter said, "Wayland put so much attention on Roodvoets. it opened up things for Mike and the oth­ ers." The Wildcats committed 20 turnovers to Middleville’s 17. Combine that statistic with calls the men in stripes were making. Tuesday’s contest would never fit in the cate­ gory for "game of the year." Wayland's Robert Moore, led the Wildcats with 13 points in a losing effort. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads, reach over 7,000 area homes! Farm For Sale Miscellaneous HORSE LOVERS Shoe or trim the hooves all year around. The horse will stay sound. 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However, the Trojans man­ aged to overcome the whistle stops and eventually ride the Wildcats out of districts. 6242. The victory put them in the district finals Saturday night at Delton, against either Hastings or Allegan, both of which play tonight. Middleville's squad, includ­ ing dominant center. Jeff FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, Mi. 49055—Phone: (616)628-2056 Days (616)624-6215 Evenings. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering prc-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620.____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property ♦Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!♦Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ PAINTING-STAININGVARNISHING: InteriorExterior winter rates, rcfcrcnces-Mike & Rcbbccca Lydy-948-2649. ___________ ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Aluminum and Vinyl siding. Replacement windows. Free estimates. THORNAPPLE ROOFING & SIDING. 795-2039 or 891-1869. STECK’S COMPLETE ACCOl \ I |\G & TAX SERVICE 6172 Eastern S.E., Grand Rapids. Monday through Saturday by appointment, 30 years experience, resonablc rates. 616-455-3153. TRIPLE CtToTk T A X AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY. (M37) CALEDONI A. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. VINCE S LAWN SERVICE: residential and commercial. Reasonable rates. Phone 795-3426. Real Estate CALEDONIA VILLAGE remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath, above ground pool, new 2 stall garage, very clean, $84,900. 891-8727. Help Wanted COOKS, DISHWASHERS Night shift, full or part-time, apply in person: Sam’s Joint, Gun Lake, 2412 S. Briggs Rd. FULL TIME DIETARY AID Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Apply in person. Luther Village Retirement Home, 2000 32nd Street S.E., Grand Rapids. 452-6084. HELP WANTED Looking for two full lime agents for the Spring market period. No exper­ ience nccccssary. Training prog­ ram available. Must be self moti­ vated with transportation. Flexi­ ble hours. Call Deb at Cornerstone Realty, 795-7933. PART-TI.M E SECRETARIAL position, Caledonia area, flexible hours available, must be able to type 70wpm, computer literacy is helpful, please call Dave McDuffcc for an appoint­ ment. 891-2112.____________ RECEPTIONIST/ BOOKKEEPER Caledonia Auto parts shop, has immediate opening for a friendly, organized person to perform a variety of office duties. Must be self­ motivated and be able to work well with little supervision. Basic bookkeeping and compu­ ter experience prcfcrcd. Send resume and salary requirements to: Personnel, PO Box 8823 Grand Rapids MI 49512. SELL AVON Set your own hours, be your own boss. Call Kathy, 868-7423. WANTED someone to watch our 3 children in your Middlevil­ le area home, days while wc arc at work. Call 891-1838. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day. 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Middleville Jayvee eager results are in Wanted I WANT TO BUY a used waterbed (Cash). 627-9494. In lhe last game of the season. the Middleville jayvee eager squad downed Godwin 73 43 to finish the season with a record of 8 12 The Trojans jumped off to a quick 24 10. first quarter lead, with g<M»d pressure defense and solid teamwork on offense Leading the Trojans in scor ing was Steve Converse with 19 points, followed by Jeremy Anderson’s 17. Brad Williams 11 and Tim Roodvoet’s eight The team proved to be u competitive squad this year Out of the 12 Trojan losses, eight of them were by four points or less Faro’s TWO FOR YOU Italian Pizza 891-9287 • Pan Pizza • Bread Stix • Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Buy One Sub at Regular Price, Get the Second Sub for onlY... discount*. coupons <x he* utter* Faro $ Pizza — Caledonia Buy One Pizza at Regular Price and Get One for... 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Ml Special Supplement TheSun and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Me No Description of bond Tan Year Annual Tax Sale SCHEDULE ‘A’ TAXES OF 1989 AND PRIOR YEARS STAT* OF MKHiGAN ANNUAL TAX SALE IN TH* CIRCUIT COURT FOR TH* COUNTY Of BARRY order for h* aung no n«’ cm ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Towe 1 North Range 7 West I hove reviewed the pefrtion of the Stale Treasurer who is requesting a lodgement m favor of fhe State ogom.t each parcel of land Therein desrrlbed for the amounts Harmed Io be dwe for lotto* mtere*l and charges on each parcel of fond and that the lands be sold for the amounts down It n ordered that the petition will be brought on for boor mg and lodgement at fhe April form of thH Court IO be held at Hotting* in the County of lorry state of Mirh.gon on the I it doy cd April IW At the opening cd Court on that day all per *on. who hove on interest m the fond* or any part thereof who with to <onfe*f fhe lion claimed by the State »holl appear in thi* court and fife the., objectlarr* with fhe clerk on or before fhe ftrtt day of fhe term of this Court mentioned above and o lodgement will be mode o* requested tn the pelt lion tf fhe amount* doe ore not pord If it further ordered that the land* described tn fhe petition will be void for fhe tare* interest and charge* on fhe firs! Tuesday in Moy thereof ter beginning at 10 00 A M on that day or day* after that are nereisory to compfefe fhe sole of each parrel at the office of the County Treasurer or ot o lor ofion selected by fhe Treasurer at the County Tht* Mde will bo open to fhe public and each parcel described m fhe lodgement shall be separately otiered lor sole and sold to the person who pay* fhe full amount charged ogomst the parcel and accept* the smallesi undivided interest in fhe property Any parcel of land that i* not sold on the fir** offering shall be reoffered on the sue ceeding day or before the dose of the sale If not •old on the second offering the County Treasurer •boll bld off the parcel in the name of the State Witness the Hon Richard M Shuster Circuit Judge and the seal of the said Circuit Court of Barry County this 23rd day of February 1993 Countersigned, Noncy Boersmo Clerk Richard M Shuster Circuit Judge COUNTY Of BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN In the Metter of the Petition ol the State Treasurer of the State of Michigan, In behalf of said State, for the sale of certain land* for taxes assessed thereon. TO TH* CIRCUIT COURT FOR TH* COUNTY Of BARRY DOUGLAS B ROBERTS State Treasurer for the Slate of Michigan shows unto the Court 1 That he is the State Treasurer and file* this petition under the provisions ol P A 206 of 1893 os amended and P.A 380 of 1965 as amended 2 That the attached Schedule A is a tax record required by the oct and contains the description of all lands m the above county upon which taxes wore assessed for the years mentioned therein and have remained unpaid for more than one year after they were returned delinquent 3 That fhe amount* opposite each description of land are (a) the total amount of delinquent faxes which may lawfully be sold of the next annual tax sole (b) interest calculated os provided by low to the fust day of Moy (c) a county property tax <»d ministration fee ol four percent with a minimum of S> 00 and *10 00 for expenses all m accordance with the oct mentioned above Doted February 18 1992 DOUGcAS 8 ROMRTS STAT* TREASURER by Donoid Bengal AommiswoNx Loco! Property Sorvwe* Owvsnx' AutSsorued represomasrve of SeoW Treasurer 1 08 0’ 003 00300 A PAR OF LAND *t N* FRl . SK 31 7 Of SC AS MG At Nf COR SfC 3 TH S 0 MG 17 * Al ( SfC ll 1756 49 FT TH N 89 DtG 47 30 W 330 FT TH N 0 OtG 17 W 1493 99 FT TH S 89 DtG 01 f 165 FT TH N 0 DtG 17 W 264 FT TH N SK II TH S 89 DtG 01 * 166 FT TO POB SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS f Al t SK ll 718 FT TO POB THSOOtGIT * 1008 49 FT TH H 89 0*G 4T30 W PARA TO * B W . II 330 FT TH N 0 DtG 17 W PAR A TO TH* * S*C ll 1757 99 FT TO N SK U TH S 89 DtG 01 * Al N SK ll 10 RDS TH S 0 MG 17 * 718 FT TH S 89 DtG 01 t 10 RDS TO POR SUBJ TO HWY R W OVtR N 60 FT t SUBJ TO A lift ESTATE IN THt N 264 FT Of SO I ANO IN RALPH I RANCH* TT < NINA M HANCHtT OR TH* SURVIVOR OF THtM fX PAR OF LAND IN Nt FRAC . SK 3 ’ 7 Df SC AS BfG AT Nt COR Of SO SK 3 TH $ 0 DtG 1 7 MIN f AL f SK U 1756 49 FT TH N 89 DtG 47 MIN 30 SK W 330 Ft TH N 0 Df G ' 7 MIN W 1493 99 FT THS 89 DtG 01 MIN f 165 FT TH N 0 DtG 17 MIN W 264 FT TO SK U IM S 89 OtG 0> MIN * 165 R TO POR SUBJ TO 2 0B 01 006002 10 COM IN W . Of St . S*C6T’NR7W AT A POINT OH S SIC UNf 2 ROOS * Of St . POST TH N PAR WITH N 8 S UNt 871 FT TH t AS1ERLY PAR WITH S SK UNt 100 FT TH SOUTHERLY PAR WITH N 8 S '• LINf 871 FT TO S SfC UNf 1H Wf SURLY 100 FT TO POB 1990 42 61 3 0B 01 006003 00 All Of Sf SfC 817 W Of PUMIC ROAD EX COMM NW COR SE ’/. TH t 114 RDS S 50 ROS W 64 RDS S TO HIGHWAY W 50 RDS N TO BIG 1990 2.230.67 4 08 01 006006 00 f 29 A Of * '. SW StC 6-1 7 tX f 165 FT OF S 900 FT OF St '. OF SW '. OF SfC 617 ALSO *X S 350 FT OF W 250 FT OF E 29 A OF 5 08 01 006007 00 N 50 RDS OF W 114 RDS OF St '• SfC 617 ANO W 2 RDS OF S110 RDS OF St SfC 61 7 1990 417.02 6 08-01 006013-00 COMM SW COR SK 617 TH N 13'> RDS E 7'. ROS S 13'> RDS W 7'. RDS TO BfG 1990 706.81 7 08 01007 005 00 COM AT NW COR OF SIC 7 1 7 THS 132 FT TH * 165 FT TH N 132 FT TH W 165 FT TO POB EX COM 132 FT S OF NW COR SfC 7 1 7 TH * 77 FT TH N S3 FT TH W 77 FT TH S S3 FT TO BEG ALSO COM 8 RD S OF NW COR SK 7 1 7 TH E 77 FT FOR POB TH E 12 FT TH N S3 FT TH W 12 FT TH S 53 FT TO BEG 1990 781 70 8 08 01 007 007 00 COM 132 FT S OF NW COR 7 1 7 TH E 77 R TH N S3 FT TH W 77 FT TH S 53 FT TO POB ALSO COM 8 RDS S Of NW COR StC 7 1 7 TH E 77 FT FOR BEG TH E 12 FT TH N 53 FT TH W 12 FT TH S 53 FT TO BEG 1990 166 29 10 0601 016011 00 W , S SS N NW >. SK161 7 EX POR I ION SOLD TO STATE HWY D*P1 FOR R W II 0B0I 01600340 N 20 AOf S . S S S* . SK 161 7 532 73 1990 14 08-01-01? 009 10 COMM AT NW CORN OF SC . OF SK I? TH*NCE S 60 ROOS TO POB THtNCE S 40 ROOS ’HENCE E 40 ROOS THENCE N 40 ROOS THtNCE W 40 ROOS TO POB >0 A 1990 815 36 16 00-01 020-00600 S . OF Nt . SK»17 EX N 30 ROS OF W MWSOfS M . SO SEC EX THAI PAR’ Of W 600 FT OF SC ‘ • OF Nt 1 • Of SK 361-7 LYING N Of WEST LAKE RD 1990 I 060 93 IB 06 01 021 023 00 COM AT TH* CEN II Of M 66 ANO E 8 W HWY TH W 400 FT TO POO TH S 600 FT TH W 350 FT TH N 235 R TH * 175 FT TH N 365 R TH * IPS FT TO POB AIL •* SK 21 SO Nt . 1990 70309 30 06oi an oiDoo MG AT A PT 566 3B n 5 Of th* NW COR Of SK 22 1 7 THIN S 1 5444 CH THEN t 3 162 CH THEN N 1 S444 CH THSN W 3 162 CH TO PO6 HNXS TO POB 1990 ’ 055 44 21 0601 022011 00 » A W NW PART Of w * NW . SK 72 ’ l«*0 639 51 Description of bond Sole Amount Sole No Description of Land Sole Amount Tria Year Safe No Datcr^hor of Land Sole Amoird fax Year ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Town 1 North Rjnge 7 West ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Town 1 North Range 7 West •ALTIMORt TOWNSHIP Town 2 North Range B West 25 060’ 026011 00 PAR E S St SK 261 7 COM AT SW COR TH * 250 FT TH N 300 FT TH W 250 FT TH S 300 R TO BCG 1990 ’ 903 40 36 0601 026012 00 PAR LAND IN NE COR Of NW . OF NE . DESC AS 10ROSE AND W BY 16 ROS N ANO S 1990 695 36 77 0601 027-01620 COM AT PT ON W II SK 27 WHERE E < W RO INTERSECTS THtNCE S 27 RDS THENCE E TO CENT M 66 THtNCE SLY 263 FT Al CENT M 66 POB THENCE SLY AL CENT M 66 720 FT THtNCE W 251 FT THENCE NLY PAR TO CENT M 66 220 FT THENCE E TO POB 1.3 A 1990 16487 2B 0601 077 019 00 W 120 A NW SK 27 1 7 EX 2 A IN NW COR DtSC AS BfG io RDS S OF NW COR OF SO StC TH E PAR WITH E I W ' . II 16 RDS TH N PAR WITH N « S % II 10 RDS TH PARA WITH E * W . LI 5 ROS 5 FT 6 IN IN THE S PARA WITH N B S 11 15 RDS TH W PARA WITH E 8 W '. U 21 ROS 5 FT 6 IN TH N PARA WITH N 8 S ’. U 5 RDS TO POB EX PARCEL SOLD TO MUCH STATE HWY 8 CONSUMERS POWER CO DATED 4-77 6? RECORDED ON 1314 P223 DESC MG AT SEC COR COXAMON TO SEC 21 27 8 28 1 7 TH S 0 OtG 40 30 E 1343 05 FT TO THE P C OF A 1 OtG 30 CURVE TO THE LEFT HAV ING A RAD OF 3819.72 FT 8 A CENTRAL ANG Of ’6 OtG 55 10 TH SLY Al 1H ARC OF SO CURVE A DtST OF 1127 96 R TO PT OF TANGENCY TH $ 17 DEG 35 40 E 300 FT TO POINT Of ENDING EX BEG IN NE COR OF W , OF E '. OF NW . OF SK 2? 1 7 TH W Al N II OF SK 330 FT TH S 1320 FT TH t 330 FT TH N 1320 FT TO POB ALSO EX MG AT A PT 330 FT W OF NE COR OF W . Of E . OF NW . OF SK 27 I 7 TH W AL N 11 OF SK 330 FT TH S 660 FT TH f 330 FT TH N 660 FT TO POB 1990 1.886 59 29 0801 027 019 20 MG AT A POINT 330 FT W OF THE NE CORN OF W ', OF E ’ > OF NW '. SEC 27 1 7 TH W ALONG THE N LINE OF SEC 330 FT TH S 660 FT TH E 330 FT TH N 660 FT TO POB SUBJ TO 38 0601 032 00860 MG Al A Pl ON E 8 W LI Of SK 32 I 7 $ 89 DEG 04 32 E 1668 13 FI FROM W •. POST TH S 89 DEG 04 32- E 420 n TH S 00 DEG 07 02 W 1060 R TH N 89 DEG 04 32 W 420 FT TH N 00 DEG 07 02 E1060FTTOPO8 10 22 A 1990 71615 39 0801 032 007 00 61 0802 028178 00 PAR SE • NW . SK » 12N ROW COM CENT POST SD SK TH N 2 CHS 20 IKS TH N 4? 5 DtG W 10 CHS 81 IKS TO POB IH N 4! 5 DtG W 1 CH IH N 42 5 DtG I 2 5 CHS TH $47 5 DtG E 1 CH TH S 42 5 DtG W 2 5 CH TO POO ' • A M I BAlUMOBf TWP 1990 49 15 62 0802 022 127 00 A PAR SfC 22 2 8 COM N POST TH W J50 FT FOB POO IH W 250 FT TH 5 l?60 FT TH I no FT TH N 1760 FT TO POO 10 10 A 30 0801 028011-00 A PARCEL OF LAND SW '/. SK 28 1 7 BEG PT CEN RO DUE E 593 31 . TH N 09 DEG 56 30 E 307 66 TH N 01 DEG 23 E 86 61 FROM SW COR SEC 28 TH N 01 DEG 23 E IX 00 TH S 89 DEG 38 E 678 80 TH SOI DEG 09 W 130 00 FT TH N 89 DEG 38 W 679 10 TO POB EX BEG AT PT IN CENT OF RO WHICH LIES E 593 31 FT 8 N 9 DEG 56 30 E 131.83 FT FROM SW COR of sd set 28 TH S 89 DEG 38 E 706 99 FT TH N 1 DEG 9 E 260 FT TH N 89 DtG 38 W 679 10 FT TO C/l OF RD TH S 1 DEG 23 W 86 61 FT TH S 9 DtG 56 30 W 175.83 FT TO POB 1990 219.06 31 0601-028017 00 COM AT A PT ON W LI Of SEC 281 7 WHICH IS 598 FT S OF NW COR OF S 50 A OF W • > OF SW '. OF SEC RUN S 88 DEG 30 MIN E 623 54 FT M/l TO CENT OF JENKINS ROAD WHICH IS TRUE POB TH N 88 DEG 30 MIN W 240 FT TH S PARA Wl W II OF SEC 160 FT TH S 88 DEG 30 MIN E TO CENT OF JENKINS RD TH N Al C/l OF SD RD TO POB 1990 746.61 32 0801-028017 10 BfG AT W LINE SK 28 1 7 596 FT S OF NW COR OF S 50 A OF W Vi SW ’/. SD SEC TH S ON SEC II 279 FT S 88 DEG 30 E 628 FT TO CEN OF HWY N IN HWY 281.23 FT N 88 DEG 30 W 623 54 FT TO BEG EX COM AT A PT IN W II Of SEC 28 1 7 v.h<h ,* 598 FT S OF NW COP Of S 50 A OF W , OF SW . Of SEC RUNN ING S 88 DEG 30 E 623 54 FT M I TO CENTER OF JENKINS RD WHICH IS TRUE POB TH N 88 DtG 30 W 240 FT TH S PAR WITH W II OF SEC 160 FT TH S 88 DtG 30 E TO CENT OF JENKINS RD TH N AL C/l OF SD RD TO POB 1990 19585 33 0801-028021 00 MG SW COR StC 28 1 7 N 2 DEG 15 E 275 S3 FT S 88 DEG 30 E 617 09 FT S 9 DEG 56 30 W 263 50 FT W 574 FT TO BEG 1990 807 63 34 0801-031-002-00 N 30 A OF NE . NW’ . SK 31 1-7 EX COM 125 FT S OF Nt COR NW ’ . SK 31-1 7 TH W 250 FT PAR TO < 36 FI S OF S LINE Of 1 STORY fRAJM HOUSE TH N 125 FT f 250 FT S 125 FT TO BEG 1990 1 308 88 35 0601 031 0224» ALL W OF CREEK OF N 60 A NW . SK 31 1990 388 69 36 0601-032 002 00 THEN 5 AC Of THES i SW . SE . SK 32 I 7 AlSO THAT PART Of THt E . OF S V . Of SO SK 32 1 7 LYING E Of HWY t N Of A S1RA1GMT -XTENSlOH LN W TO THE HWY Of THE SIN Of THE N 5 AC Of THE SE SE . SK 32 1-7 5 18 AM I 37 0801 032 002 20 A PARCEL IN S > SW S* . SK 32-1-7 COMM ON S IN SK 32 AT A PT 70S *7 E Of NA COR SEC 5 1 7 PENNFIElD TWP CALHOUN CO MU THEN E AlG S SK It SK 32 ’320 81 TO SE CO* SW . St - SfC 32 T»«N N AlG f , U 383 TO A PT THE TRUE POB THEN N ON E . U 109 TO PT THEN WSTlY M A STRAIGHT 11 TO A PT ON N 8 S . Ll SK 32 WHICH IMS 492 N Of S . PST SK 32 then 5 m TO A PT THEN ESTIY IN A STRAKX! LN TO PT A MING TRUE POB ALSO THAI PART * i SW . SK 32 1 7 * Of HXVY * LYMG RETWE&* STRAJGHI EX’ENSOi W of N a s PROP U TO HWY 6 25 A M I 1990 1 067 72 40 0801 032 01600 W , Nt StC 32 1 7 1990 3 064 94 41 0801 033009 10 BEG AT A POINT ON . LINE Of SfC 33 WHICH IS 550 FT f Of W . POST OF SA® SK TH * ALONG . SfC UNt 126 FT TH S PA WITH W StC UNf TO A POINT ON N BANK OF CRfEK TH WtSTfRLY ALONG N BANK TO A ST AKt TH N PAR WITH W SEC UNf 200 FT TO POB 1990 695 36 BUCKHOftN PARK 43 0801 033 014 00 LOT 5 BUCKHORN PARK tX * 2’* FT 1990 734 06 44 0801 036001 00 COM AT NW COR TH E 530 FT TH S 240 FT THW530R TH N 240 FT TO MG OF FOLLOW ING COM AT SW COR St . Sf . Of IHf FOLLOWING COM AT SW COR st •. W 16 2 CHS TH S 24 92 CHS TO MG 1990 529 34 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Town 2 North Rar«e 8 Weet 46 08 02 002 152 00 COM AT W POS1 SEC 2 2 8 FOR MG IHf 436 FI TH N 215 FT TH W 436 FT TH 5 215 FT TO POB 2 15 A M I 1990 1 104.21 47 0802 002 253-00 PAR COM 250 FI W OF SE COR SW '. NE FRl '. SEC 2 T2N R8W BALTIMORE 1WP 1H N 275 Fl IH W 450 FT TH S 275 FT TH E 450 FT TO POB 2 84 A M L 1990 466 84 48 08 02 002 302 00 BEG 16 ROSE OF W. POST StC 2 2 8 S 20 RDS E 16 RDS N 20 RDS W 16 RDS TO BEG 2 AC 1990 943.24 50 0802 003 204 20 PAR NE FRl '. SEC 3 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP COM NW COR PARC 080200320400 THE 170 FT M I IO POB TH S 160 FT M I IH E 100 FT M L TH N 160 FT M l TH W 100 FT M/l TO POB 0.37 AML 1990 652 17 51 0802 004 201 01 COM Al SW COR NW '. NE FOR POB IH NORTH ALONG N 8 S V. II 832 7 FEET TO A POINT 679 FT SOUTH OF N •. PST TH StlY IN A STRAIGHT ll TO A POINT 90 FT EAST Of N a S ■/. II OF SEC 4 AND 300 n N OF N .11 StC 4. TH S 300 FT TO N . II TH W 90 FT TO 52 0802 004 228 00 POB NE COR N FRl > NE ’/. SEC 4 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP TH W 405 ON N SEC LN TO POB TH SI 52 TH W 200 THN25THWI09 TH N 127 M l TO N LN SO SEC TH E 309 FT M L ON N IN TO POB W EASE AS Of SC IN I 0 90 A M/l 1990 111.16 53 0802-004 403 00 COM SW COR Of THAT PART Of THE St . SfC 4 I2NR8W TWP Of BALUMORt WHICH Ilf S N Of COUNTY RO RUNNING t 8 W THROUGH SO 1. SfC MlXf» RD) TH f 867 FT FOR POB TH N TO N LN Sf '. SfC 4 TH t 262 FT IH S TO SO COUNTY RO TH WTO POB 12 II A M/l 1990 678 94 54 0802 007 401 00 55 0802-018379 00 f 10 A OF S 16 A OF f . Of SW . SK 10 fX 1 A BALTIMORE TWP 1990 I.IIO.W 56 0802-011 151OO W 23 A SW .NW . SEC II I2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP EX N 13 FffT THEMOf 22 1990 57 0802 011 17800 St . NW . SfC 'I T2N R8W TWP EX COM NE COB SE '. NW FI TO POB TH S I DtG 19 MIN TH W 660 Fl TH N 652 6 n TH POB AlSO EX NW . SE . NW 20 A M l 1990 56 0802012 47800 I 282*0 BAitiMORt . 1HW609 W 652 6 FT t 675 FT !O .SO SECT I 354 32 1990 I 576 30 59 0802 014 301 00 PARC NW COB NW . NE . POB N . POST SO SK (14 T2N R8W BAlIIMOB* TWP,- TH $ 379 FT TH E 100 H M I TH N 6B DEG 5* f 2*6 f M I IO PI 290 FT S N SfC <.N 'H N 290 FT IH W 330 FT IO POB 2 64 A M I • ADDED FOB ClAMFCAUON I960 4069 29 «0 0802 014 376 00 BEG 200 Fl N Of SE COB SW . SK182 aFOB BEG TH N 260 FT W 236 FI S 260 F I t 236 FT TO POB 1 40 A M I ’990 669 IS 64 0802 031 20800 65 08 02 031 352 00 PAR COM SW COR SW FBI . SK 31 T2N R8W TH t 330 FT TO POB IH I 357 96 Fl M I IH N 2640 FT M I IO t B W . 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LOT 417 ANO LOT 416 AlGONQUJIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NO 2 1990 1 85’ 61 ALGONQUIN SHORES 06 13070-010 00 LOT 10 AlGONQUIN SHORES I960 1 497 06 06 >3 070034 00 lOT 52 AlGONQUIN SHORES ALSO COM NW COR LOT 52 th WLY 20 FT TO Nt COR LOT 51 TH S IN STRAIGHT U THRU SE COR LOT 51 TO WATERS EDGE AlGONQUIN LAKE TH ElY Al WATtltS EDGE TO PT DUE S Of BfG TH N TO MG 1990 378 29 08 13 070035 00 COM AT Nt COR LOT 54 AlGONQUIN SHORES S 89 DfG »E 132 FT $173 3 FT N 89 DEG 20 W 132 FT N 173 3 FT TO BEG 1990 893 00 PINE HAVEN ESTATES 06 13 195-001 18 LOT 18 PINE HAVEN ESTATES 1990 PIONEER ACRES 06 13 200 022 00 lOT 30 PIONEER ACRES LOT 1990 TREATS LETTIE ACRES 08 13 240 003 00 LOT 7 TREATS UTTLE ACRES 1990 06 13 240003 11 LOT 9 1990 08 13 240 006 05 LOTS 1819 TREATS LITTLE ACRES 1990 690 29 1 560 43 1 629 96 566 26 635 71 FT IO E IY ROW W STATE RD N 50 DIG 27 W 1990 638 06 13-013 002 00 fl IO ROS EX 8 RES R W FORMING S fGR OVER S 20 Fl FOR ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS 639 OS 13 013 003 00 A PARCEL LAND Nt ARAR INTHSW S 48 DfG >4 W AIG CEN IN OF YANKEE SPRINGS RD NO 430 APPROX 200 50 FT TO PI 297 10 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Town 4 North Rance 10 Weet 668 0814-001 003 10 N 495 FT Of NE SW SEC 1 4-IOEXTH W 528 FT THEREOF 9 A 803 72 1990 669 08 14 002 017 40 COM AT SECOR SEC 2-410 TH W 2112 FT ON S SEC LN FOR PO6 TH N 1 DEG 46 W 206 0 FT PARALLEL WITH E SEC LINE TH W 271 65 n IH SLY 206 M l TO A PT ON S LINE SO SEC 2 275 6 FT W OF POO TH E 275 6 FT TO POB 1990 901 02 670 0814-007 005 00 S 65 ROS SW FRl ' . 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SEC 32 4 10 N TO WATERS EDGE OF HARWOOD LAKE E ALONG WATER EDGf 100 FOR BEG TH E 100 S 220 W 100 N 200 TO BEG PAR 1990 1.281.87 693 06 14 034-01810 A PARCEL 300 FT E 8 W 8 225 FT N a S OFF SOUTH END OF LAND DES AS BEG AT PT ON W LINE MC 34-1 10 598 FT S OF W ’. POST TH E 476 FT TH S 714 8 FT TH W 476 FT TH N 714 8 FT TO BEG 1990 1 089 16 694 08 14 035 018 00 COM NW COR SEC 35-4 10 THEN S 1392 6 FT THEN E 733 9 FT TO WLY ROW M-37 TH N 19 DEG 32 W 79 1 FT FOR BEG THIS DESCR THEN N 19 DfG 32 W 297.7 FT THEN S 73 DfG 50 W 153 n THEN S 14 DEG 38 E 265 FT THEN N 84 DEG 8 E 180 FT TO BEG 1990 1,474 58 HOFFKE’S SOUTH LAKE SHORE PLAT 695 08 14 070011-00 IHORNAPPLE LOT 13 8 14 OF NOFFKE S SOUTH 696 0814090003-00 LOT 2 HILLTOP ESTATES 1989 1990 TOTAL Sol* No D*»crtptlon ot land Tax Y«ar Sal* Amount 1163 264.75 27638 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP Town 4 North Range 7 Wtit 697 0815001 10604 COM 275 FT S Of W 1 8 POST Of NW . 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Range 10 W..I 718 0816 003 006 00 SW . SW . StC 3 EXCEPT St 658 X 658 X 930 WfOGf OFF SW '. Of SW . MC 3 Also EXC TH W 254 Of TH SW ’ . Of SW ’. SEC 3 1990 141 58 719 0818005 20600 PI Of NW . MC 5 COM AW. POST FOR BtG TH N 423 TH E 863 6 1H S 49 DfG W 146 3 SIX 1H W 773 83 1OPO6 7 65ACRtS 1990 3 544 92 720 081600802500 3 -, A Off S PART Of SW '. MC8310WOf LAKE OUTLET EX COM AT INTtRSfCTION W 8NK OUTLET TO BARLOW LAKE WHtRt SAMt CROSSES S MC II Of SEC 8 3 10 FOR PO6 TH W 2X 5 FT TH N 200 FT TH E TO w BNK SD OUTLET TH S LY Al SD W BANK TO POB 1990 848 41 721 0616 006-033 00 A PARCEL IN SW ' . MC S3 10 BEG AT PT IN CEN Of RD WHICH LIES 1467 40 FT N AND N 75 DfG W 782 70 H FROM S ’. POST SEC 8 TH S 6 DEG 6 W 158 FT TH N 83 DEG 14 W 82 50 FT TH N 6 DEG 6 E 158 FT THS 83 DEG 14 E 82 X H TO BtG 1990 I 833 97 722 06 16008 036 00 THAT PART OF NW FRl 7. SEC 8 3 10 COM Al SW COR OF NW FR '. TH N 89 DfG 24 E 522 36 FT ALNG S LN Of NW FR '. 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COR SfC X 3 10 TH 5 0 DfG 9 t 461 91 FT IH N X DfG 36 t 305 54 F 1 IH 5 51 DfG 37 t IX FT THN 14 OfG 38 E 31 12 FT IH N 29 DfG WE 173 X FT THS 47 DfG X E X 54 FT IH N 29 DEG X f 241 8 FT IH N I DfG 14 W 96 3 FI IH S 48 DfG 19 1 89 5 Fl IH NX DfG 41 EX7FT THS 48 DfG 19 t 99 5 FT TH N 50 DfG 31 t 18 Fl IH N 37 DfG 41 £126 4 Fl THN 81 DfG II EX SET TH N I DfG 49 W 57 4 FT IH N X DfG 43 W 9X 5 FT IO MG 1990 8 325 29 741 X 160X3X40 COM 7X FT 5 8 142 H f Of THE Nf CORN WtST GUN LAKE RfSORI IHENCt N 77 f !O GUN LAKE $ 77 TH W IO POB 1990 953 48 742 06 18033 002 X W FRl M NW '. MC 33 1990 53 77 743 X 16033 003 X W , Nf FRl . SW FRL '. MC 33 3 10 1990 S3 77 744 » 18033 004 X ELY Of PRIVATE ROAD 4 NLY Of HASTINGS POINT RD 8 LYING SlY Of IHt PLAT Of ELMWOOO MACH Of SC RIP DON ALSO IN ClUOCS IHt IS PRIVATf DRIVE 1990 53 77 ABMANA CHIT 745 08 I6O45 OX X LOTS 49 io 51 ABHANA CMS! 1990 3 644 22 BRIGGS SUBDIVISION 746 » 16055 002 01 LO1 3 Of BRIGGS SUBDIVISION >990 1 0X92 CUTLERS OAK PARK 747 X 160X02) X LOIS 26 27 » CUTLERS OAK PARK 1990 I 337 S3 DUFFEY BEACH 748 06 I60650I8X LOT 22 DUFffY MACH >990 266 82 ELMWOOO BEACH 749 X 16076X1 96 LOT 9B tLMWOOO MACH 1990 1 513 11 ROBERT ENGLANDS FLAT 730 09-^9073007 00 LOT 6 BOMRT fNGLANOS PLAT <990 4 3X 95 JOHNSONS GUN LAKE PLAT 752 XI6IXXI X lOT I JOHNSONS GUN LAKE PLAT EXCEPT THE f IX H 1990 1 063 41 753 XI6IX0XX LOT 2 JOHNSONS GUN LAKE PlAT 1990 625 X 754 XI6IO8O3»X LOT » JOHNSONS GUN LAKE PLAT i960 2X3 13 LAKESIDE SUBOFVISION 755 X 16 ’' 302* tti lOT 22 LAKES** SUBOl /tSKJN �S8 — March 9, 16, 23, 1993 — Special Supplement — The Sun & News, Middleville. Ml Sol* No DRLCrtption Toi of Land Y*o« Sal* AmouM YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION nt 0*1*12*02**0 COM N to DIG 30 E 10B FT ano N 41 DfG B I W>! FROM Nf COO lOT 16 LAKfV«W PARK TH N 60 DEG 30" f 50 FT $ >0 DEG E i»4 ft S 70 DEG 3* W 52 FT N 10 DEG 30 W >80 5 FT TO BEG 1990 3 086 M PARKERS LAKEWOOD PLAT 757 0*16-155011 00 COM Nf COR LOT 1 OF PARK {PS LAKEWOOD PLAT TH N2’35 W 123 FT TH N 15*45 W 1 '6 8 FT TO POB Th N N 84-44 WHO* R THS 89'21 5 I 107 *1 FT THS 15'45 E • 20R TO PQ6 1XC COM AT HE COR OF ABOVE DESC PARCH TH N *4'44 W 26 5 FT TO POB TH N 5 FT TH N 84*44 W 22 FT TH55R ths 84-44 f 22 FT TO POB 18*7 17*5tn 1988 2595 74 18*9 2*54 31 ’890 26*837 TOT Al 972344 758 0*1*155011 10 PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST . OF THE SOUTHEAST . OF SECTION 8 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WIST Df SCRIMD AS COM MINCING SOUTH 83 DEG 5* EAST 70 FEET ANO NORTH 8 DEG 0* W 241 28 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARKERS IAKIWOOO PLAT ACCORDING TO THE Rf CORDED PLAT THEREOF FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NO»TH 35 OEG S3 WEST 246 35 FEET THENCE NO8TH 85 DEG 41 WEST 25 3 FEE t THENCE SOUTH I DEG 58 W 85 2 FEET HENCE S *4 DEG 40 E 17* 73 FEET TO PlACf O» BEGINNING EXCEPTING ’HEBE FROM COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST C OPHIR OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL THENCE NORTH 84 DEG 40 WEST 2* 5 FEET FOR A PLACE Of 8EGINING THENCE NORTH 5 FEET THENCE NORTH 84 DEG 40 WEST 22 fff T THENCE SOUTH 5 FEET THENCE SIM DEG 40 IASI 22 FEET TO ’HE PLACE Of MGtNN ING rANKIf SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARS! COUNTY MICHIGAN EXCEPT THAT PAR TOP THE SOUTHEAST OF SECTION 18 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COM MINCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT I 07 THE PLAT OF PARKER S IAKEWOOO PIAT THENCE NORTH 2 DEG 35 WEST 123 0 FEET THENCE NORTH 15 DEG 45 WEST 118 8 FT TO THE PLACE Of M GINING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE NORTH 84 DEG 44 WEST 110* FEET THENCE SOUTH 88 DEG 21 05 E 107 *1 FEET THENCE SOUTH 15 DEG 45 EAST 8 28 FEIT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS RESTRICTIONS LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS ANO EASEMENT Of RECORD >888 572 01 1969 2 18080 1880 1 66065 TOTAL 4 41356 PARKERS LAKEWOOD PLAT 758 OB I* 155 033 00 LOT 41 PARKERS IAKEWOOO PLAT 1880 2 567 83 RITCHIE WOODLANDS 7*0 08 1* 180 001 00 PART OF LOTS 9 8 10 OF RITCHIE WOODLANDS BfG ON SWLY (SHORE, SKM OF LO1 9 WHICH LIES 15 FT S 38 DEG E FROM MOSI WLY COR OF LOT 9 N 52 DEG 48 E 104 25 FT N 77 DEG 33 E 50 50 FT S 22 DEG 32 E 29 FT TO NE COR OF LOT 10 5 15 DEG f 26 FIS 62 DEG 17 W 134 15 FT TO WLY COR LOT 10 N 59 DEG W 50 70 FT TO BEG 1990 5 584 31 7*1 08 1*19* 021 00 LOT 30 RITCHIE WOODLANDS LOT 81 RITCHIE WOOD LANDS 1990 3 053 96 7*2 0*1*19*031 00 LOTS 44 8 67 RITCHIE WOODLANDS 1990 1 589 34 ROSELAND PARK 7*3 08 1*20*031 00 LOT 49 ROSE I AND PARK 1990 145.95 7*4 08 1*20*033 00 LOT 50 8 SW ’ > lOT S3 ROSELAND PARK 1990 2 121 43 7*5 08 1*200 04*00 LO1 60 ROSE I AND PARK 1990 402 77 7*6 08 1*20*042 00 COM NE COR LOT 60 ROSELAND PARK TH E 75 FT S 125 Fl W 75 FT N 125 FT TO BEG 1990 893 74 STREETER'S RESORT 7*7 0*1*215 011 00 LOT 11 S1REETERS RESORT ALSO PART OF LOT 13 STREETERS RESORT START FROM IRON POST AT NW COR LOT 13 TH S 99 FT FOR BEG TH S 9 FT TH E TO E LINE LOT 13 TH N 9 Fl W TO BEG 1990 4 185 44 SUNRISE SHORES 7*9 0*1*217 005 00 LOT 5 SUNRISE SHORES 1990 * 215 88 VALLEY PARK SHORES »2 770 0* 1*235 007 00 LOT 93 VALLEY PARK SHORES 82 1990 275 59 WK.LSON S PLAT OF TURNER LAKE 771 08 1*240 01*00 OUTLOl A Will SON S PLAT OF TURNER I AKE 1990 130 42 772 0*16 24*013 00 LOT 35 Of WHlSON S PLAT OF TURNER IAKE 1990 1 55* 43 YANKEE SPRINGS HIGHLANDS 773 08 1*245 016 00 LOT 818 YANKEE SPRINGS HIGHLANDS 1990 I 920 97 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT 774 0* 4*105 004 00 LOT 4 BIK 5 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT lOT >990 1 273 75 775 0* 4*11*002 00 LOT 2 BEK 10 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 1990 1 1*3 07 77* 0*4*112003 00 LOT 3 MK 12 VILLAGE Of FREEPORT LOT 1990 932 4? 777 0* 4*112 00*00 LOT 5 MK 12 V KI AGE OF FREEPORT LOT 1990 1 004 *7 SAMUEL ROUSH ADDITION 77* 0* 4* 20* 002 00 LOT 2 BIK 5 SAME ROUSH ADO VILLAGE OF FREEPORT lOT 1990 840 19 779 0*4*20*0*4 00 LOTS 4 8 5 MK 5 ROUSH ADO VKlAGt OF FREEPORT LOT i960 I 485 9 781 0*4*21*00*00 LOT 3 AND $ S LOT 2 MK 10 SAMUEL ROUSH ADO VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT '•90 1 301 42 Sol* No O**crtp«on Tax o( loix3 Veo, Sol* Amount D^cnptton Toi ot land Y*or lol* Amount VR.LACE OF MIDDLEVILLE THORNTON ADDITION VILLAGE OF FREEPORT SAMUEL ROUSH ADDCTION 78? 0* 4*211 001 00 LOTS 1 2 BIK 11 SAMIMI ROUSH ADOUON VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 1990 1 485 91 HYES ADOPTION 783 0* 4* 301-00’ 00 lO’ MK 1 NYES ADDITION VKLAGE OF FREEPORT COT 1990 692*1 784 0*4*301 002 00 LOT 2 *<« 1 NYfS ADO VKLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 1990 37 86 VILLAGE Of MIDDLEVILLE 785 0* 41 003 003-00 E 31 FT LOT 2 BLK 3 MKXXEVME I O’ ANO 78* 0*41 008 00200 LOT 2 MK 8 KEELE* BROS ADO HUDDLE VKLE LOT 1990 I 311 *5 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 3 789 0* 41 009 00' 00 LOT 1 BLK 9 MHXXEVILIE ASSESSORS PLAT NO 3 LOT 990 9’6 49 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 790 0*41 01*01000 LOT 10 BLK 13 ASSESS PLAT 81 EX A STRIP 14’6 FT WIDE * 120 FT LONG OFF TH SWLV SUM LOT 10 BLK 13 ASSESS PLAT 81 SAID STRIP BEING ON SLY SIDE MAIN ST 8 RUN SLY 120 FT LOT 1990 973 5* 791 0*41 015*12 t» LOT II BLK 13 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 LOT ALSO COM ON HIGH ST AT COR COMM TO LOT 10 8 11 SO ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 TH SWLY AT RT ANGLES WITH HIGH ST AND PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST 33 FT FOR POB TH SWLY AT RT ANGLE WITH HIGH ST 10 FT TH NWLV PARALLEl TO HIGH ST 32 FT TH NELY 10 FT PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST TO SWLY LINE Of LOT 11 TH SELY TO FOB ALSO COM ON HIGH ST AT COR COMMON TO LOTS 10 * 11 TH SWLY PARALLEL TO MAIN ST 99 5 FT FT St IY PARALLEL TO HIGH ST 111 FT TH NELY PARALLEL TO MAIN ST 99 5 FT TH NWLV AL HIGH ST 111 FT TO POB 1990 *5* 45 79? 0*41 013013 00 NELY 40 FT lot 20 BLK 13 ASSESSORS PLAT NO I LOT ALSO THAT PART OF HIGH ST VKLAGE OF MIOOLEVKIE COM AT Nf COR LOT 11 OF ASSESSOR SPLAT NO 1 TH NELY ALONG THE fl V (INI Of MAIN ST 2 ROOS TH f LY ALONG WLY I INf LOT 12 Of SAID PLAT 8 RDS TH SWLY 2 ROOS PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST TH NWLY Al ELY lINf LOT 11 8 ROOS TO POB Bl ING THAT PART Of HIGH ST LYING BETWEEN LOTS II 8 12 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 1990 *5 43 793 0* 41 014 004 00 LOTS 13-14-1* BLK 14 ASSESSORS PLAT 1 LOT VILLAGE 794 08-41 016-002-00 LOT 2 BLK 16 MIOOLEVKIE LOT. 1990 2 572 03 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 795 08 41 041 001 00 LOT I BLK 41 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 LOT 1990 637 90 VILLAGE 798 08 41 044 005 00 N '■> LOT 13 BLK 44 AND LOT 12 BIK 44 VILLAGE OF MIDDLE VILLE ALSO LOT 7 9 10 BLK 44 1990 1.19833 799 0*41 044 009 00 LOT I* BLK 44 MIDDLEVILLE LOT ALSO THE SLY 10 FT OF LOT 15 BLK 44 1990 2 087 95 800 0* 41 045 007 10 LOT 6 BLK 45 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 99 FT N 8 S BY 132 E 8 W 1990 882 68 801 08 41 *45-01*00 THAT PARI SEC 22 4 10 COM >8 W NE COR LOT 4 BIK 45 Vlll MIDDLEVILLE TH W 213 Al N II LOTS 3 8 4 TH N 6* TH E 213 TH S 66 TO BEG ALSO LOT 4 EXC E 18 8 E * > LOT 3 BIK 45 Vlll MIDDLE LOT 1990 157.77 802 0* 41 04*003 00 COM AT SECOR SEC 22 4-10 THENN33FTTO POINT OF BfG THIS DE SC THE E ALONG N SIDE Of MAIN ST 114 FT THEN N 100FT THEN W 24 FT THEN N TO RIVER THEN NLY 8 NWLY ALONG RIVER TO A POINT OlRfCTLY N OF POINT Of BEG THEN 5 TO BfG 1990 1 *72 35 803 0*41 *47 006 00 W 40 h lol 2 BLK 47 LOT 1990 148 55 805 0* 41 05* 009-00 COMM 8 RDS 5 Of SE COR lOT 8 THENCE W 8 RDS 5 4 RDS E 8 RDS N 4 RDS TO BEG BE ING IN BLOCK 58 LOT 1990 1 025 87 806 0* 41 059 001-00 LOTS 9 8 10 MK 59 MIOOLEVKIE lOT 1990 194 72 807 0* 41 059 004 00 S S LOTS II 8 12 BLK 59 MKXXfVIllf LOT 1990 1 7*4.71 806 0* 41 0*2 002 00 LOT 2 BLK *2 MIOOLEVKIE LOT 199* 1 0’5 0* 809 0* 4 T 0*5-001 00 LOTS I 8 2 BLOCK 65 BABCOCK ADDITION 611 0*41 073001 00 LOTS 1 2 MK 73 LOT ’990 1 739 *4 812 0*41 07300300 LOTS *7 8 MK 73 MKXXEVKLE BABCOCKS ADO LOT 1990 780 84 813 0*41 07300500 LOTS *10 BLK 73 BABCOCK ADO lOT 1990 1*4 72 814 0*41 0’4 00300 COMM 76 RDS W AND 43 RDS N OF SE CO* SEC 224 1* TH W 10 RDS N 7’ RDS E l«RD5 $ F RDS TO BEG LOT EXC THf W , THEREOF 1990 7*509 THORNTON ADOmON BIS 0*41 085 00' OC LOTS I 8 2 ’HORNTON ADO LOT 1990 Sot* No 2 S«9 98 81* 0*41 10*0’900 COMW . POST SEC 26-4 10 THEALE8W VUWFT TH N 00 DEG 5703 E 1001 52 FT TH S 89 DEG OT77 E 1*4 *1 FT FOR PO8 TH N 01 DEG 0707 E 241 73 R TO S U MAMIE? ST TH S 88 DEG 4*03 I AL SO S U 1*4 90 FT TO NW COR LOT 17 HOLES SUB TH SOT DEG 05*4 W Al Wll SOLO’ 1’ ANO SLY EXTEN SON THEREOF 240 95 FT TH N 89 DEG 0227 W 1*4 *1 FT TO PO8 0 91 A SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS 1990 473 80 817 0*41 11*001 00 BfG AT PT 1*5 FT W ANO 34* 5 FT N OF SE COR SEC 22-4-10 FOR BEG TH S 89 DEG 39 W 396 FT TH N 0 DEG 3 E 224 2 FT TH S 8* DEG 14 E 6* 5 FT TH N 47 DEG 3 E 86 7 FT TH N 34 DEG 45 E 4* 3 FT TH N 26 DEG 37 E 72 8 FT TO RIVER TH S 24 DEG 14 E 104 1 ft TH 5 44 DEG 14 E 392 FT TH S 33 DEG 8 W 58 5 FT TH S 89 DEG 39 W 32 9 FT TO BEG EX DREDGING RIGHTS OF MH3OLEVKLE POWER ASSESSORS PtAT NO. 4 818 0*41 13*<XM 00 COM A? Nf CO« LOT 4 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 4 MIDDLEVILLE THENCE E 16* FT S 12* FT W 16* FT N TO BEG EX LOT SOLD TO LEW’S 8 DOROTHY MCDONALD LOT. >990 577 62 819 0*41 13* 025 00 COMAT . POST ON N I SEC 2*4 10 TH E 88 FT TO CENT Of HWY TH SELY 29 ftDS TH W TO THORNAPPLE RIVER TH N TO SEC LI TH E TO BfG 1990 609 50 MIOOLEVH.LE DOWNS ADDITION NO. 1 820 0*41 15*01*00 LOT 15 MIDDLE VILLE DOWNS ADO NO 1 LOT 1990 55 65 MiDOLEVILLE DOWNS ADDCT1ON NO 2 821 0*41 15*011-00 LOT 3? MKXXfVKLE DOWNS ADO NO 2 LOT 1990 1 039.63 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 822 051 00* 000 014 00 N 1* 5 FT LOT 14 VKLAGE OF NASHVILLE 1990 1.228.81 873 051 00* 00* 01*00 $ 40 FT LOT 1* ORIGINAL VKLAGE NASHVILLE EXC E 44 FT THEREOF 1990 934 61 824 051 00*00*01*02 t 60 FT Of N 18 FT OF S40FT 8 E 32 H OF S 22 FT LOT 16 VILLAGE Of NASHVILLE 1990 806 54 825 051 00*00*021 00 S 44 ft lot 21 VKLAGE OF NASHVILLE 1990 1 438 93 826 051 00* 00*065-00 LOT 65 8 N 10 FT LOT 66 ORIGINAL VILLAGE 1990 806 54 826 051 002 00*02*00 COM 30 H N AND 177 FT W OF INTERSEC OF CEN STATE ST 8 CEN REED ST TH N 40 FT TH E 12 FT TH N 18 FT TH E 26 FT TH S 58 FT TH W 40 FT POB 1990 3*3 03 829 051 002 00* 3*5 00 COMM AT A POINT 178 FT E OF WHERE E LINE Of MAIN ST INTERSECTS N LINE KELLOGG ST THENCE N 132 FT W 55 FI S 132 FT E 55 FT TO BEG 1990 934.61 8M 051 002 00* 41*00 COM PT 1152 FT W N ’ . POST SEC 3*3 7 FOR POB TH S 82 FT THE 1*5 FT TH NELY 125 FT W 225 FT TO POB 1990 783.31 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 831 051 11*00*001 00 LOT NO 1 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 1990 346 22 832 051 11*00*007 00 LOT 7 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2. 1990 102 48 833 051 11*00*011 00 LOT 11 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 1990 444.18 R.B. GREGG ADDITION 834 051 >30 000 003 00 LOT 3 R 8 GREGG ADD 1990 413.48 HARDENDORF ADDITION 835 051 14* 00*047 00 LOT 47 HARDENDORF ADD 1990 539.54 836 051 14* 00* 053-00 LOT 53 HARDENDORF ADO 1990 1 152 99 837 051 14*00*054 00 LOT 54 AND 55 HARDENDORF ADD 1990 766.50 A W PHILLIPS ADDITION 840 051 17*00*00*00 E > LOT * BLK 5 A W PHILLIPS ADO EXC 8 RESERV E 50 R THEREOF ALSO THAT PART W > LOT * BLK 5 SO PLAT LYING ELY OF II DESC COM PT 9* 32 FT ELY AL S LI SEC 3*3 7 TH N 0 DEG 28 MIN 50 SEC W 34 73 FT 8 N 12 DEG 59 MiN 10 SEC E 116 47 FT SW COR SD SEC 36 TH SELY TO SE COR W % LOT SD LOT 6 1990 850 55 841 051 17*00*004-00 LOT 4 8 S I LOT 3 BLK 6 A W PHILLIPS ADO 1990 1 153 18 842 051 >7*008-015 00 t , Of ' ACRE BLOCK SAW PHILLIPS ADO DESC AS COM INTERSECT W LI STATE ST 8 N II FRANCIS ST TH W 72 Fl TH N 420 FT TH f 72 FT TH S 420 F1 TO PO8 1990 682 46 843 051 000*03*00 lOT K O A PHILLIPS ADO ’990 859 *2 844 10*001 00*01*00 1990 370 66 645 '0*001 00*04*00 PAR COM 58 5 FT S NW COR SW . 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TH E 200 FT TH S 156 FT TH W 200 FT TO W IM SAID SEC TH N 1$6 FT TO PO8 EX EASEMENT OVER W *0 FT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES 1990 1 056*8 So'* No D*»crtpfion ot land Tai Yeoi Sal* Amount VILLAGE OF WOODLAND 847 06-1*11*022-00 LOT 11 8 W ’•» LOT 10 BIX 2 EX 137 R Of W ’•» LOT 10 BLK 2 VKLAGE Of WOODLAND 1990 1 109 81 848 06 1* 11*02* 00 E 4 RDS Of LOT 1 BLK 3 ANO THAT PART Of LOT 2 BLK 3 DES AS COM AT SE COR LOT 2 8LK 3 TH N 75 FT TH W 23 FT TH S 7$ FT TH E 23 FT TO BfG ALSO W 44 1 FT LOT 19 BLK 3 1990 363 80 851 06-15-11*131-00 COM AT f , POST SEC 2' 4-7 TH N 875 ft FOR BEG TH W 230 FT TH N 100 FT TH E 230 FT TH 5 100 FT TO MG 1990 1 20’ 74 852 061*0*13400 COMM 30 RDS W OF NE COR SEC 21 4 7 TH 5 18 ROS W 6 RDS >1 FT N ’ 8 ROS f 6 ROS 11 FT TO BEG 1990 1 197 60 853 0*1*11*221 -00 THAI PART of LOT 1 BLK 13 VKLAGE OF WOODLAND COM IN CEN HWY M 43 146 FT 6 IN N SE COR SEC 1*4-7 TH S 193 FT 7’, IN THE TO POB TH N 22 FT TH W 143 FT 3 IN TH SWLY TO A PT 193 H 7’i IN W OF POB TH E TO POB 1990 4.377 21 854 0*15-11*222 00 PART OF LOT 1 8LK 13 VILLAGE OF WOOOLANO COM IN CEN Of HWY M 43 1*6 FI 6JN N SE COR SEC 1*4 7 TH W TO CEN Of DRAIN TH E TO POB TH N 22 FT TH W TO CEN OF DRAIN TH SELY Al CEN OF DRAIN TO A PT W OF POB TH E TO POB 1990 435 34 855 0*15-11*223-00 PART LOT 1 BIK 13 VKLAGE Of WOODLAND COM CEN Of HWY 190 FT 6 IN N OF Sf COR SEC 1*4-7 TH W 83 FT 4 5 IN TH N 22 FT TH E 83 FT 4 5 IN TH S 22 FT TO POB 1990 1 231 43 CFTY Of HASTINGS 857 0*51-001 02* 00 CITY Of HASTINGS N 4 RDS OF S 10 RDS Of LOTS 1*20 1990 390 30 858 08 51-001 08*00 5 S LOTS 20* 201 1990 1 492 17 859 0* 51-001 101-00 LOT 289 1990 9*2 84 860 08 51-001 149 00 5 U LOT 417 ANO S H E *6 LOT 41* 1990 1 483 36 861 0* 51 001 20* 00 LOT 671 1990 119*95 8*3 06 51 001 28* 00 S *9 FT LOT 671 ANO S *9 FT OF E 20 FT LOT 870 ALSO 5 12* FT OF NORTH *3 HOF LOTS 870 ANO 871 1990 1 183 41 864 0* 51 001 35*00 E s LOT 1005 8 W H LOT 100* OP SEC 18 T3N R8W 1990 1 4*5 73 865 08 51 001 387 00 ORIGINAL PtAT LOT 1073 1990 804 02 ANDREWS ADDITION 866 0* 51-00*003-00 LOTS 3-4 W ANDREWS ADDITION 1990 275 28 867 08 51 005 02*10 S % LOTS 35 8 36 ANDREWS ADON 1990 948 46 868 0* 51-03*02*00 COMM NE COR BLK 3 JAS DUNNINGS ADD SW 66 FT TO IRON STAKE FOR BEG THENCE E LY 166 FT SW 42 FT NW 166 FT NE 42 FT 870 0* 51 04*03* 00 LOTS 8 8 9 BLK 6 R J GRANTS 2ND ADO 1990 548 18 ROBERT I HENDERSHOTT’S 1ST ADDITION 872 0* 51 06*02*00 LOT 39 EX N 6* FT OF ROBERT I HENDfR SHOTT S 1ST ADD 1990 28 15 KELLEY S ADDITION »2 874 0* 51 06* 007 00 LOTS 58 8 59 Of KELLEY 5 ADD 82 1990 1 414 93 LINCOLN PARK ADDITION 876 0* 51 090 02* 00 LOT 7 BLK 4 LINCOLN PARK ADO 1990 724 60 DAN STRIKERS ADDITION 877 0* 51 09*027 00 N 3* FT LOTS 4 5 BLK 5 DAN STRIKES ADO 1990 08 878 0* 51 095 079 00 S 72 FT LOT 9-10 BIK IT DAN STRIKERS ADDITION 1990 I 421 59 879 0* 51 095 098 00 N > LOTS 9 10 BLK 13 DAN STRIKERS ADO 1990 1 024 59 TAFFEE ADDITION 880 0* 51 10*007 00 N , LOT 4 ANO LOT 5 BLK 2 TAFFEE ADO >990 2 550 91 SUP CHASES ADDITION 881 0* 51 12*00* 00 LOT 848 CITY PLAT LOT 4 SUP CHASES ADO EX E 57 , FT ALSO EX W 6* FT 1990 1 659 82 ORIGINAL PLAT 884 0* 51 201 >39 00 E 22 FT LOT 582 EX S 6 FOR ALLEY 1990 2 36* 79 886 0* 51 201 20* 50 COM AT THE NW CORNER OF LOT 627 TH f 2*9 I FT TO POB THS 132 FT TH W 80 96 FT TH N 132 FI TH E 80 3* FT TO POB All IN THE ORIGINAL CITY PtAT 1990 IB6 44 887 0* 51 201 28*00 N v LOTS 891 892 5 > LOTS 891 892 1990 1 712 74 88B 0*51 201 29*10 5 i LOT 905 I960 1 015 76 8B9 0*5i 201 301 00 W LOT 9*2 ANO E 18 FT OF LOT 961 1990 93* 36 890 0* 51 201 41*00 E . 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LINt IMS 16* SOFT TO POB >990 707 62 JUDITH A PflfRSON COORDINATOR 220 W STATt ST HASTINGS Mi 49058 616 94* 4*91 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-03-23.pdf ae129d5183c8b24c0e388fc357164902 PDF Text Text 'T Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 270 I March 23, 1993 Residents insist boarduphold2-acre lot. size Caledonia Twp. returns PUD to Planning Commission by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia and Cascade Township residents whose properties would neighbor the proposed Country View Estates development at 60th and Buttrick again packed the Caledonia Villagc/Township Hall last week to urge the de­ velopment be denied. Their efforts at last week s Caledonia Township Board meeting met with only partial success, however. The board did not approve the proposal, but did not reject it either. Instead it sent the site plan back to the Caledonia Township Planning Commission in hopes the de­ velopers and commissionsers could bring it closer to com­ pliance with township zoning regulations. At issue in the controversy is Caledonia Township’s twoacre residential lol size re­ quirement in the rural resi­ dential district. Despite that requirement the Country View site plan of developers Doug Bouma and Mick McGraw specifies 38 lots ranging in size from 1.25 to 3.5 acres in a 64-acre planned unit development (PUD). The project’s neighbors consistently have protested allowing the smaller lots, de- spite the developers' offer to include as part of tie PUD a common green space and pond with a dry well for area fire protection at the center erf the development. They also have offered landscaped berms along the roads and said they would pave a 1.5mile section of 60th Street from Whitneyville to Buttrick. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission in February finally recom­ mended 5-1 that the Township Board approve the Country View PUD, but only after turning away two previous proposals for this site because of the number of homes planned. One applicant rejected was the Trentonlxe Corporation and the other was Bouma, who first submitted a plan last summer for 42 homes on the site. He later re­ duced the number of homes to 38, but that proposal, too, was rejected by the commission in July. The latest plan, worked out by Bouma and Mick McGraw of Eastbrook Builders, is the result of their effort to placate the neighboring residents. The larger lots now are located along 60th Street. The devel­ opers promised the land­ scaped berms along the roads, and they said homes would be set back from the road to help blend them with the area of larger home sites. But a number of lots still are less than two acres in size. The neighbors have said they do not oppose develop­ ment. but they do object to the township disregarding its 1990 lot size ordinance in what one resident termed "horse trading." They said they want to re­ tain the rural atmosphere of the area as much as possible, and even objected to the idea of paving the road. They also have cited potential water contamination, traffic and setting a precedent by allowing lots less than two acres. The Planning Commission, in finally recommending ap­ proval, cited as its reasons the attractive layout of the devel­ opment, the use of green space, the berming and the tremendous savings to the township if the developer paved the road. The commis­ sion pointed out that if the de­ velopment did adhere to the two-acre size, only six fewer lots would be developed, and it voiced a fear that if Bouma were turned down, the next developer would simply plat the former com field in twoacre sites around a U-shaped Sh PUD, page 3 Nikki Belson, an eighth grader at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, had a chance to chat with Jet Electronics and Technology President Al Worden, during her recent career day spent at the Grand Rapids facility. Worden, who was one of three astrounauts from the Apollo 15 mission, stays down to earth now. But, he encouraged Nikki to set her goals and shoot for the stars. TK students get advice from former astronaut by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Eighth grade may seem a bit early to be making definite plans for a career. But Thornapple Kellogg Middle School student Nikki Belson doesn't agree. She TK musical offers a look at old fable “Once Upon a Mattress” The Wizard (Bill Baldry) looks into his crystal ball to see if there is a princess in the future of Prince Dauntless (David Timm). That is questionable because of his doting mother. Queen Aggravain (Jenna Steorts) and his mute father. King Sextimus (Jim Norman). by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer “Once Upon a Mattress.” which is being presented at Thornapple Kellogg High School, offers a different twist on the old fable. Princess and the Pea. There will be two playings of the musical at the TK high school, both beginning ai 7 p m. on Friday. March 26 and Saturday. March 27. The audience is sure to get many chuckles as the stage is set for Prince Dauntless (Dayid Timm) struggles to find the pnneess of his dreams and one who suits his outspoken mother. Queen Aggrasain (Jenna Steorts). When Princess Winnifred (Cathy Hart) enters the pic­ ture. after swimming the moat. she hardly looks like a “princess delicate and dainty as a dragonfly’s wing ” In this case. 13 turns out to be a luck) number Win­ nifred. nicknamed Fred, is the 13th pnneess that is tested to marry the pnnee As the yam unray els. many other people hase a great in­ terest in Pnnee Dauntless be­ ing married His silent father. King Sextimus (Jim Norman), couldn't get a word in edgewise even if he could speak. Sir Harry (Jeremiah Wert) and Lady Larken (Melanie Johnson) have a mne-month surprise coming But. the knight and lady-in-waiting can’t marry until Dauntless does The Minstrel (Adam Fnsbie) along with the Jester (Kiley Thaler) and Wizard (Bill Baldry) fill in the gaps as the musical progresses in it’s merry and outrageous way Several other characters are on hand to add to the lighthearted play including three herald trumpeters. Courtney Rich. Tara Titus, and Gina Yoder Other cast members include Brian Baughman. Sarah Beute. Dan Brown. Geoff Cook. Angie DeBoer. Cara Echtinaw. Martijn Heemels. Rachel Hillman. Chnssie Hypnar. Zach Kinney. Shan­ non McClelland. Mike Mor zinski. Michelle Nicholas. Megan Oliver. Roger Perez. Renee Robertson. Julie Shear. Mandy Townsend. Jenni S*e table, page 2 already has been investigating her possible field of interest, computer technology She jumped at the chance to spend a day at Jet Electronics and Technology, which is a subsidiary of B.F. Goodrich, to get a first-hand look at what is involved on the job. As an extra bonus. Nikki had time to meet and chat with the company president. Al Worden. His name should sound familiar because he served as the command module pilot during the Apollo 15 mission in July 1971. This expedition was the first manned trip to the moon that was devoted primarily to scientific exploration. Worden can also claim to have taken the first “walk” in deep space during the Apollo 15 flight Now he’s keeping his feet on the ground but his advice to Nikki was to aim high. Worden encouraged her to stay in school and definitely go to college. After her all-day excursion and seeing just how much there is to learn, Nikki learned that she needs to begin to prepare for her career now. “During my tour of the plant. 1 had the chance to see them putting computers together, programming com­ puters, and even got a look at how the shipping department operates,” Nikki explained. According to Katherine En­ cinas. a Jet employee who is one of Nikki’s neighbors helped arrange her career day This was the first time that a student has been able to come in for a day and observe operations Much of the state-of the-art development and technology at the company is confidential. Part of her project also was to make a video tape of her day in the business world and then give a short summary about her experience to her classmales m Keith Mid­ dlebush’s science class. “This was really helpful for me now, because I have a bet ter idea of what classes 1 need to take at high school,” Nikki said. In This Issue... • Caledonia Village Planning Committee recommends rezoning • TK School Board OKs superintendent wage freeze • Caledonia Twp. ordinance may lose ‘discriminatory’ language • Four CHS athletes earn all-conference honors �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 23, 1993 Planning Commission recommends rezoning by Barbara Gall Staff Water The Caledonia Village Pfenning Commission recom­ mended last week that the Village Council approve a re­ quest to rezone 154 acres of Caledonia Schools’ property from agricultural to R-l residential The property , located at 9220 Kraft, is the proposed site of the district’s new mid­ dle school and a possible future elementary The rezon mg request includes the 100 acres of school land recently annexed to the village. Commission member and Village Council President Glen Klaver explained that the rezoning is necessary because schools are an allowed special use in the R-l district, but they are not a permitted use in the village's agricultural district. The commission unanimously supported the motion to recommend the rezoning Commissioner Gayle Ott, who is a teacher in the district, abstained The request now goes to the Village Council final approval In other business, the com­ mission also approved, pen­ ding the fire chief s approval, the schools' proposal to move in two more portable classrooms at the middle school to handle its growing population until the new school is completed The school district also wants to relocate from the high school to the middle school two more portable units that must be moved so the new high school addition can be constructed However, the commission asked the schools to submit a site plan detailing the location of those two units, and set a March 29 meeting to discuss that plan The commission also is ask­ ing the schools to submit for approval a more detailed site plan for the Kraft Avenue middle school project That plan could be discussed at the March 29 meeting if the com­ mission receives it in time. Anyone with questions about the agenda should check with the village clerk at 891-9384. TK MUSICAL, cont. from thefront Wtennga. and Kati Zocmer The production is being directed by TK High School Band Director Duane That chcr with assistance fmm students Robyn Basarabski and Jessica Pratt Jim Oliver and Pat Thatcher will be providing the accompaniment Tickets will be $3 and can be purchased at the door or ahead of time by cal I in 795 7497 SUNSATIONS “Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS." 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro 's Pizza in Caledonia OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 am Saturday Prince Dauntless (David Timm) is obviously taken by Princess Winnifred (Cathy Hart) and doesn't seem to notice all of the action all around. Queen Aggravain (Jenna Steorts) makes sure King Sextimus (Jim Norman) can't get a word in edgewise. The Wizard (Bill Baldry) checks to see what's in the crystal ball. The Minstral (Adam Frisbie) and the Jester (Kylie Thaler) set the scene with music and laughter. Sir Harry (Jeremiah Wert) offers support to his anxious lady-in-waiting. Lady Larkin (Melanie Johnston). Along with all of the rest of the cast, this crew is awaiting to take their audience through the rollicking fable. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! TK Board OKs wage freeze by Margaret Fowler Staff Water The Thornapple Kellogg School Board voted to freeze the wages of Superintendent Steve Garren on a 4-3 vote during a special meeting Saturday morning The board has basically been split since they first evaluated Garrett’s perfor­ mance in January Don Williamson, board treasurer, and one of board who have supported Garren, along with three others, Dan Parker. Rick Roth and Gary VanEist were able to gam a one-year contract for Garren at the February meeting But. a decision on Garrett s salary for the new contract year beginning July 1. 1993. had been tabled at both the regular February and March meetings A roll tall vote was taken on a motion by Secretary Wanda Hunt and seconded by Vice President Wendy Romph to freeze the superintendents annual salary at the present amount of $74,967 Hunt. Romph. Roth, and President Jan Siebesma voted in favor of the freeze Parker. Williamson, and VanEist voted “no.” “My feeling was that he deserved better than a wage freeze." said Williamson. In fact, another motion was made to add a bonus onto Gar­ rett’s salary based on comple­ tion of criteria set by the board. This failed by a 5-2 voce. “Right now, I don’t feel comfortable with the board because we can’t seern to agree.” said Siebesma. “ Par­ ticularly in this situation. ” “Up until now. we have pretty much agreed unanimously as a school board.” Williamson said. “Every district needs to be concerned with their financial state especially in going into other contract negotiations By freezing the superintendenfs salary, it may make a good point to other personnel that this is one way to help the schools with the financial situation.” he added Garrett s response to the salary freeze was simply. “ The board voted to freeze my salary and there isn’t real­ ly any thing else to say.” Rems & Rugs Outlet carpets — In the Caledonia Plaza — • Factory Direct Roll Ends • Area Rugs • Excellent Selection • Great Savings at Outlet Prices Rems & Rugs Outlet Carpets 9900 Cherry Valley Road Caledonia, Ml Ph. 550-8595 Winter Hours: Tues 8:00-7:00; Wed Fn. 8 00-5:00; Sat 8:00-4:00 ——I-————— �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 23. 1993 I Page 3 CALEDONIA TWP. RETURNS Corner fey... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg School finance reform needed The Thornapple Kellogg school district will be facing a financial crisis that is putting all of our students “at risk ’ Our school district is facing a major budget deficit for next year, caused by increasing costs coupled with inadequate state aid The extent of the problem is difficult to assess at this time, due to not knowing what state aid will be. and though you have received your individual tax notices and the townships know the increase for their township we have yet to receive this in­ formation for the school district. last year. Thomapple Kellogg made reductions m the general fund operating budget of nearly $600,000. It appears that we will again need to make reductions of a similar magnitude or budget the increases in cost from the fund balance of the district, lowering that balance to a dangerous level. The district’s unreserved fund balance is projected to be $429,462 at the end of this fiscal year on June 30. The full unreserved balance would not be enough to fund the level of reductions needed This would be if the district passes what we know as the “Headlee Override” provision At this time we still do not know what the effect of the increase in State Equalized Valua­ tion (SEV) will have As soon as we know the increase for Thornapplc Kellogg Schools, we will calculate the effect of the Hcadlcc Amendment This information will then be used by the Board of Education in April as they decide the issues to place before the voters on June 14. A Headlee rollback would make the financial situation of your district even more critical Unfortunately, though our schools will receive additional funds from you. the local taxpayer, due to higher assessments, our total revenues will not increase. This is because the state will automatically reduce its school aid in proportion to our in­ creased local revenues. In addition, if the assessment for the past two years (due to the freeze placed on the SEV last year) increases at a rate greater than last year’s cost of living (3 percent, then your school district must decrease the millage rate. And it is the millage rate that determines the level of state aid per student Pressure is mounting for a meaningful change that will relieve our property tax burden while helping provide an equitable funding base for schools. A proposal first known as “Team 14” and now known as the “Bipartisan Legislative Team" would provide property tax relief for school operation and provide for school finance reform. It deserves your immediate attention. The Bipartisan Legislative Team proposal would: • Cut school operating taxes on residential and agricultural property by more than 50 percent this year. • Provide a new, more equitable system of school finance. • Raise the state income tax from the present 4.6 percent to 6 percent to compensate for the reduction in property taxes. • Raise the personal exemption on the state income tax from $2,100 to $3,000. • Provide a basic per-pupil grant of $4,915 in 1993-94. This grant level would be phased in for the Thornapple Kellogg School and is estimated that it would be $4,512. • Provide for direct implementation of the tax cut and school funding changes without a ballot proposal. • And. offer voters in the November 1994 general election the option of approving a sales tax rate increase from the pre­ sent four percent to 6 percent, allowing for a rollback of the in­ come tax to the current 4.6 percent rate or the elimination of property taxes on homes and farms for school operation. The Bipartisan Legislative proposal has been developed through a cooperative effort in the House of Representatives. Our own Representative, Bob Bender, has been supportive of this proposal and needs our backing It is critical that citizens in all school districts make their voices heard in Lansing! You can help by calling or writing our legislators to express your concerns about property taxes and school finances and ex­ press your opinions regarding the Bipartisan Legislative Team proposal Please contact no\* The Honorable Jack Welborn. State Senator. Slate Capitol Building. Box 30036, Lansmg. Mich. 48909. (517) 373-0793 The Honorable Robert Bender, House of Representatives. Slate Capitol Building. Box 30014. Lansmg. Mich 48909. (517) 373-0842 drive with little regard for aesthetics or good planning principles. McGraw has assured the neighbors that the quality of the development would be guaranteed by very restrictive deed covenants and by requir­ ing builders in the develop­ ment to submit their house plans to an architectural re­ view committee for approval. To the residents, however, the principle of the two-acre lot size has been the all-im­ portant issue, and they have continued to bring in or mail in petitions and flyers to the township office, urging the ordinance be upheld. Wednesday night was no exception. Supervisor Jerry Good al­ lowed about 10 minutes for final comments before the board took action, and those who spoke mostly reiterated the same arguments. One exception was a former opponent of the project, Jay Goodenbour. who said that he had personally called the de­ velopers to explain his oppo­ sition to their plan and found them ready to agree to some changes. "There are still some things I don’t agree with....Fm not as happy as I'd like to be, but that’s the nature of compro­ mise," he said, concluding that he felt the developers had done all they could. Harry Mast also defended the smaller lots, pointing out that if and when sewer service came to that area, the twoacre lots made the individual homeowners' hookup fees ex­ orbitant. ’’We're heading for disaster if we keep moving toward the two-acre minimum," he warned. Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting March 11 1993 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p m. by Supervisor London. Present Cook. London. Finkbeiner Herold. Vander Bee Lewis and 10 visitors. Minutes of February 11. 1993, approved as written. County Commissioner Lew Newmon and London talked with Team 14 BLT London thanked all who helped with Board of Review, announced Rood Tour on April 8 at 1 00 p.m and gave Water System update Financial report dated March 10. 1993 accepted New Few Schedule approved. Motion passed to establish Petty Cosh Fund Motion passed to place 1200 00 cop on discretionary ex penditures without prior approval March payables for $8279 61 presented for approval and pay ment Motion carried by roll call vote Clerk Vander Bee announced Public Hearing April 15 1993 for Bed and Breakfast Inn Or dmonce and Reion.ng request by Albert Conk Im kx property on Porker Drive PCI report on Budding Permits issued Meeting adjourned ot 8 35 p.m. Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk (301) BINGO imencafi Lepor Post »305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. PUD, continuedfrom thefront page K?.ihy Goodenbour, how­ ever, pointed out that of more man 100 flyers sent to the township office, only a few were in favor of the develop­ ment as proposed. She also promised that if the board approved the PUD. the neighbors would begin collecting signatures for a referendum. Asked to comment. Planning Commission Chairman Dick Dunn re­ minded the rest of the audi­ ence that depriving a property owner of the right to develop his land is a legal issue with court precedent. He also said that the commission had worked hard on this proposal, that it believed the township was getting a good return on it, and that the proposal now had a good "final look" to it. "You can’t say ’no’ without good reason. I’m satisfied this would be a good development for the township." he con­ cluded. Township Board Trustee Steve Gould then moved to return the proposal to the Planning Commission so the plan could be re-drawn and re-submitted with the idea of bringing it closer to the twoacre ordinance. "Previous developers have honored the two-acre mini­ mum." Gould said, adding that while he thought the flex­ ibility of a PUD could allow the developer to average the green space in with the lot ar­ eas, there should be at least a two-acre average lot size. The average lot size now is 1.71 acres. The vote was 4-2 in favor of the motion to table, with Trustee Gordon Jousma and Good voting "no." Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries was not present at the meeting. The Township Planning Commission again will take up the proposal in the near future. The commission meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the village/township hall. Residents can check on the commission’s agenda with Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg. who is in the office on Mondays. Thursdays and Fridays. He can be reached by calling 891-0070. ‘Happy 60 Club’ postponed The Caledonia ‘ ’ Happy 60' ’ Club will not have its regular potluck dinner on the first Monday of April, because of spring vacation and school will be closed. It will be rescheduled Monday. April 12. at the Community Room 25% Bring a dish to pass and table service. A program is being planned and a short business meeting, further an­ nouncement will be in the paper as to what it will be For more information. call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. Brunswick Yam OFF (IN-STOCK) (Excludes Special Orders) • Delft Baby • Windmist • Pearl • Fore-N-Aft • Quick Mist • Breeze • Windrush • Rugger • Quicknit Breeze Full Supply of Needles. Books and Notions Sale ends Saturday. March 27 Friendly-Helpful Service Rainbow’s End YARN. CRAFTS & VARIETY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 Saturday 9 to 5:£** 891-1106 /ct your choice of checking accounts You know what’s best for you. Choose an account to fit your needs: business, joint, simple share, or consoli­ dated. Take your pick. TATC 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE JAIL 891-8113 698-6337 79S-3361 <ANK AL’ 3 Locations Monday thru A LED ONIA l«<K IWfeM lender �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 23. 1993 TTES offers adult CPR classes April 8 & May 13 riVijjjbewtti. Neighbors <rwith... NORMA VELDERMAN I ................................ •— ---------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- Good morning, everyone. I am going to ask all of you folks to have patience with me this week I over ate a salty food and ended up with a big hemor­ rhage in my good eye. This made me lose a greal deal more of my vision I could not use my computer very long And I could not see well enough to hand write any news. So. I did not call anyone Monday. Tuesday or Wednes­ day. I kept waiting for the blood to be absorbed, but it takes time for that to happen I have been working on my mental attitude, and getting all the fear, worry and other gar­ -------------------- bage cleaned out of my mind I’ve been getting quiet and listening to bear God's aaswer to my prayers. I am ashamed to say that it took me quite a long time to quiet my chattering mind, so His voice could come through. I am not so panicky now I'm much calmer and peaceful. So. I wanted all of you to know that I hadn't forgotten any of you. I just needed to sit Norman down and talk turkey, or just give her a swift kick to make her hear And as strong willed as I am. it took some time for me to get quiet I will be back next week. Do please be patient while I get on top of this big stumbl­ ing Mock. Lose all of you very much, my community family. Visit with all of you next week Caledonia woman Graduates at Hope Tricia A. Hennip of Caledonia graduated in December with Cum Laude honors from Hope College. Cum Laude honors are awarded to graduates who achieved a minimum 3.3 grade point average on a 4.0 scale The Tbomapple Township Emergency Services is designated as a CommunityTraining Center by the American Heart Association, and holds classes in CPR and choking rescue. On April 8 and May 13. classes for individuals on adult CPR and choking rescue will be conducted at the office at 115 High Street in Middleville. To become certified in adult CPR. one four-hour class is required, said LIES spokesperson Jamie Stewart. Both the April 8 and May 13 "adult heart saver" classses will start at 7 p.m. The life-saving classes are also offered to area businesses, who should contact TIES administrator Robert Kenyon at 795-7243 to schedule a class at their workplace. Classes for businesses are held during the summer months, but the classes for individuals are suspended during the summer and will resume in the fall. Stewart pointed out that the April and May sessions will be the last chance to learn CPR at TTES until September. Pre-registration is required to let the instructor know the class size. To register or for more information, call 795-7243. Adult Singles Dance here Lakewood Adult Singles will have a dance Saturday. March 27 from 8 p m. to 12 a m. at the Eagles Lodge on Mam Street in Woodland The lodge is located two miles West of the M-66 and M-43 intersection Singles 21 and older are in­ vited to attend Cash bar and snacks will be available IfU LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY FTDCT D A nTTCT ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45 a m , 11 00 a m. & 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer k Bible Study 7 00 p m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Music. Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" (fruiucB United ilrctlircii QHjurdj KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 [L . l/AZ f | f 1 ONMtiCMM Sunday Services........ 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services......... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes........ 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers. Pastor • 698-9024 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Associate Pastor • "People Who Care" 908 West Main Middleville, mile III Rev. James Cusack Pastor Monte C. Bell ’ Saturday Evening Mass........................... 5 00 p m Sunday Mass.................... 9 00 a m & 1100 a m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service vest of stop light Sunday Service 9.30 a.m. 1 Phone 891-9259 11:00 a m. 10:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Scott Taylor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (g g) 795.2391 Sunday Worship Senices....... 8:31) or 11:00,6:00 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Sunday School.................................... 1115a.m Evening Worship Service..................6 00 p m > Wednesday Night "Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-81 19 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m Sunday School......................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 11 00 a m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Robert Gerke Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH ■4 12200 Chief Noonday Road lai Gun Lake) Rayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Parmelee Morning Worship............. 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m Morning Worship................................ 11.00 am Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 “God Cares for You” (Cl|c (Old Slime JHrtl{pdisi (Clpirth Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Phone 795-7076 Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Wed Mtdwee* Prayer 8 Bote Study....... 7 00 p m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning scrvKtv. Caraway Si puppet ministry for K 4th during evening services Morning Worship Service.............. 10 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Services — Sunday School................................ lOOO am. Morning Worship............................1100 a.m. Evening Worship............................ 600 p m. Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville 891 -8028 Sunday Evening Worship............................. 600 p m. Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Office Phone 89/9pOo Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).............. 9:30 a.m Sunday School.................................................. ILlOa.m Sunday Evening Service...................................6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director 111 Church Street Muk Or Pastor Craig Patterson Peace Reformed Church 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord"' MKr Tttsor Astor and LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Sunoay Mommg Wortfvp........................ 10 30 a m. 0 Wesleyan Church at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES S&e jaaaon rao Axtr / Mae .oorer .. Sunday School.................................... 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.....................10:30a.m. exciting fellowship" Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m.Sunday Services........................................ 10:30 a m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Suoaay School.................................. _........ 9 30 am. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock _________ < Lr • U~T\ i/rcrnr “a new X / a LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School............................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11 00 a m. Sunday Evening Service.......................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............... 6:45 p.m. Awana...........................................................6:45 p.m. Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock T jjBP' JgSKk1. Barrier Free J frC Bi Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10 4)0 am Sunday School UI5am Wednesday —Family Night Pl| g iv p m r The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Sunday School................... 10:00 a m 8l46 68ihS< near Whitneyville Ave Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m Church School Evening Worship......................... 6:00p.m X’kQ *4. Sunday........................ 10:00am Morning Worship..... 11 00 a m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ © Evening Worship........ 6 00 p m. Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. Wed Fellowship.......7:30 pm. Joel Curtiss. Pastor - 868-7113 - -«*» >* (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 23, 1993 / Page 5 Caledonia Twp. votes 5-1 to pave part of 108th street by Barbara (.all Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week vexed 5-1 to proceed with plans to pave a section of 108th Street The project is possible only because neighboring municipalities are willing to share expenses for improving the road, which runs through two counties and three townships Residents have been asking Caledonia Township to pave at least its portion of the 2.5-mile stretch between Whitneyville and Morse Lake roads for several years, but street improvements in the township have been pushed aside the last six years by the township's legal costs The unimproved section not only runs through Caledonia and Bowne Township in Kent County, but also Thomappic and Irving townships on the Barry County side Faced with ever-worsening conditions along the road, which is located in an area of underground springs, and with the number of homes along the street increasing, residents came to the township asking if there was any way to get the paving done, and of­ fered to help in any way. During the past few mon­ ths. therefore. Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good and a gnnip of 108th Street residents have been meeting with the other municipalities, as well as with the two County Road Com­ missioners to drum up interest in a mutual effort. At last week’s Caledonia Township Board meeting. Good reported that Barry County has agreed to provide the sand and gravel for the project. Thornapple Township has pledged to put aside other road projects and pay 30 percent of Caledonia’s Township’s costs, which will total about $168,000. In addition. Kent County, whose road crews will do the actual work, has agreed to spread the township’s payments over a period of three years to ease the financial crunch. All this boils down to the township paying about $37,000 a year for the next three years. Good said Caledonia Township Board members said the) were ap­ preciative of all the help from their neighbors However, the) expressed concern that no funds had been budgeted this year for the project, and the township is still trying to get on its financial feet after last year's fund-draining lawsuits. Good pointed out that the township this year w ill receive from the state about $12,000 for road projects These funds must be used in 1993. and cer­ tainly could be applied to the 108th Street project, he said Township Clerk Pat Snyder said she felt the board should look at all the roads in the township before picking this one to improve There were other unpaved roads in the township that should be checked, she said. But Good said that the township spent more on main­ taining 108th Street than any other unpaved road, partly because of the underground springs flowing through the area One 108th Street resident asked if citizens had come to the board about other roads, and pointed out how hard the neighbors and Good had been working on this project ' That road is more than hazardous; it's a nightmare.” agreed Commissioner Chip DeVries He moved that the board go ahead with the public hearing held by the county on any road improvements, and that the township use the state money for the project and accept the help offered by Thornapple Township and Barry County. The motion to proceed pass­ ed 5-1 with Snyder voting “nay.’’ In other business last week, the board: — Awarded a contract for maintaining township cemeteries and the grounds around the township hall and fire department to Mountain Top Lawn Care of Caledonia for $11.269 - Voted 5-1 (Gould dissenting) to settle out of court the suit brought by DVK Construction of Dutton for payment of an architectural draw mg submitted for the new Village-Township Hall. The village and township boards have both stated they understood the draw ing would be free, but to avoid paying court costs, the Township Board agreed to pav half of the $2,508 bill. The Village Council will pav half of the township's portion — Unanimously approved the commercial planned unit development proposed by Professional Shopping Ser­ vices for a site at Kraft and M-37 — Approved a recommen­ dation from the Caledonia Library Board to increase staff hours at the library to in­ clude five hours a week for a page and 10 hours a week for an assistant at a cost of $6,560 to the township. — Approved as candidates for the Township Fire Depart­ ment Shelly Twiss. Joe Ham­ mer and Chris Murphy . Twiss becomes Caledonia’s first female firefighter candidate. They will begin their 240 hours of training — Authorized two citizen advisory committees one to study expanding the sewer system around the CampauKettle Lakes to include all homes, and the exher to study future growth needs in the township Anyone interested in serving on either should notify the township clerk al 891-0070. — Agreed to join for six months a group of municipalities looking at ways to re-negotiate their contracts with C-TEC Cable Systems of Michigan. — Accepted petitions from Alaska Avenue residents to pave the portion of that street south of 68th Sreet. The board and audience discussed the problem of trying to save the mature trees along the road if it were paved. Peace Reformed plans egg hunt Peace Reformed Church will be host for its third annual Easter Egg Hunt and Caraway Street puppet program at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 3. This year, the church is an­ ticipating even more than the 200 who came last year. A puppet presentation, dealing with the day Christ was crucified, is planned. There also will be drawings for various age groups, an Easter egg hunt, prizes for those who find the “special" eggs, and a craft suitable for all ages. Registration will be at 9 a.m and the program will be over at II a m. Children 3¥i to 10 years old are invited to come; parents are also welcome. Children under 316 can attend, but they must be accompanied by an adult for the morning. Peace Reformed Church is located between Middleville and Caledonia on M-37. Call 891-8119 for more information. A puppet presentation will be part of the fun Caraway St. Easter Special Saturday, April 3 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Peace Reformed Church (M-37 and Parmalee Rd.) Everyone welcome! Ages 3-1/2-10 Children under 3-1/2 are wek ♦Puppet Presentation ♦Easter Egg Hunt ♦Crafts ♦Surprises ICS Travel Cancun - 7 nights - March 28 Imperial Las Perlas ■ s599.00 per person Cozumel - 7 nights ■ March 28 Casa Del Mar ■ $539.00 per person April 17 & 24 Plaza Las Glorias • $579.00 per person Grand Cayman - March 27 • 7 nights Cayman Islander - $699.00 per person Air from Detroit prices based on double occupancy. Europe *93 Lowest prices from Detroit Call for your destination... Two Caledonia Elementary students presented to the township board their plan to enlist volunteers to help restore and operate the Barber School Jeremy Driscoll and Jessica Weeks were prepared with posters to enhance their wellrehearsed speeches. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads, reach over 7,000 area homes! | come but must be accompanied, by an adult | ICS Travel - OUR SERVICES ARE FREE - 945-5110 or 800-875 2525 128 East Court St., Hastings Monday-Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-Noon MEMBER OF HASTINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARC IATA ASTA �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 23. 1993 [Obituaries IrisP. Welton HASTINGS - Iris P. Welton, 411, of Hastings and formerly of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, March 16,1993 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Welton was bom on August 15, 1911 in Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of Ross and Genevieve (Buchannan) Bidelman. She was raised in Hastings Township and attended Quimby School and Hastings High School. She was married to Richard C. Welton on September 28, 1929 and lived primarily in the Hastings area most of her life. She also lived 10 years in Middleville. Mrs. Welton was employed for 43 years at Hastings Manu­ facturing, retiring in 1973. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Hastings Manufacturing Company Retirees. Mrs. Welton is survived by daughters, Mrs. Karl (Barbara) Hodges of Caledonia, Mrs. Dan (Julaine) Matthews of Hastings; son and wife, Richard and Ann Welton of Hastings; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Hickey of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by husband, Richard C. Welton, December 27, 1976. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 18 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemet­ ery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor. John William Taylor (Newman) MIDDLEVILLE - John William Taylor (Newman), 25, of 6745 North Middleville Road, Middleville, passed away unexpectedly Wednes­ day. March 17, 1933. Mr. Taylor was bom on March 23, 1967 in Grand Rapids, the son of Bob and Rose Newman of Middleville and Jim and Ix>is Taylor of East Jordan, Michigan. He was a cook for a restaurant. He completed three years of college. Mr. Taylor is survived by his parents; brothers and sisters. Doug and Mary Newman, Jim and Lynda Taylor, Yvette and Wayne Winchester, Greg Newman, Kim Newman; grandparents, William and Eva Mdomey of Riverdale, William and Ruth Taylor of Florida, Dorothy Newman of Howard City, Andy and Betty Woutila of Mesick; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephew's and nieces. Mass of Christian burial was offered on Saturday, March 20 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Father James C. Cusack celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to C.O.O.L. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. LeoP. Webber BIG RAPIDS - Leo P. Weber, 90, of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, March 19, 1993 at the home of his daught­ er and son-in-law. He was born December 10, 1902 in Staceyville, Iowa, to Andrew and Helen (Heimer) Weber. He is survived by four sons, Leo F. and his wife, Mary of Lakeview, Dr. Daniel G. and his wife, Beverly of Fremont, Gregory T. and his wife, Kathy of Grand Rapids and Dr. Wendell F. and his wife, Christy of Big Rapids; two daughters, Shirley J. and her husband, Dick Westover of Grand Rapids and Carol and her husband, Dr. George Pusc- zak of Big Rapids; 21 grandchildre n, 15 great­ grandchildren and one great­ great-grandson and a special friend, Tim O’Hara. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilhelmina, three sisters and eight brothers. Services were held Sunday, March 21 at St. Paul’s Campus Parish in Big Rapids with Father Tom Page officiating. Burial was at Reserection Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice of Mecosta County. Arrangements were made by Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. 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Holding their entry drawings are Chris Cox, left, representing Ms. Brown's class, which entered as a group; Rachael DeWit. a second-grader; Walter Host, a kindergartner whose family entered the contest and Chet Brown, who also entered with his family. • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD • March 17. 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7:35 pm Present Good Gould J. DeVries. Jousma. Dielemon. Snyder Absent R DeVries. Also Present Several citizens. Presentation was made by Jeremy Driscoll and Jessica Weeks for a fund raiser for the Barber School. MINUTES: Reviewed by Super­ visor Good. Approved as printed. BILLS: Moved Snyder, support Jousma to approve bills os printed withholding DVK check until discussion later in the meeting. Ayes: Good. Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Motion carried. COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES Se cond reading. Discussion was held. Moved Gould, support Snyder to return to the Planning Commission to review and ask­ ing that they average 2 acres per lot over the entire parcel. Ayes: Gould. J. DeVries. Dieleman. Snyder. Nays: Good. Jousma. Motion carried. PROFESSIONAL SHOPPING SERVICE Second reading J. DeVries, reviewed the plan. Moved J. DeVries support Jousma to accept their recommenation of the Planning Com­ mission to approve the PUD for Professional Shopping Service. Ayes J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman Snyder Good Gould. Motion carried. 108TH STREET IMPROVEMENT: Supervisor Good reviewed the shore cost for the improvement with Thornapple Township. Caledonia Township Kent Coun­ ty and Barry County. Discussion was held Moved J DeVries support Dieleman to go ahead with the protect and allow Kent County Rood Commission to hold public hearing and to use the build Michigan Rood money and to shore the cost with Thomap- Surplus food will be distributed on Thurs., March 25 Dtsinbutioa of surplus food will be Thursday. March 25, at the Hols Fanuh Church Hall Come to the west side of the church Time will be 10 a m. to 4:30 p m. or until supplies are exhausted Bring paper bags or «.ontainers It will be on a firstcome. first-served basts For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891 8135. pie Township 70/30 split with Caledonia Township paying the 70%. Ayes: Jousma. Dieleman, Good, Gould. J. DeVries. Nays Snyder. Motion carried. Petition for the paving of Alaska Ave south of 68th ST. was presented to the Board t CAMPAU/KETTLE LAKE COM MITTEE: Supervisor Good asked for residents for this committee to look for solutions to the area and for future expansion of the system. Possible names for the committee: Norma Sprite, Jim Williams, Jerry Good. Ruth DeVries, Jim Atkinson. John Nobel. John Connolly, Harry and Rita Padgett, Bob Byes Dan Baker. Jim Parrish. Tom Gorbow and Joe Weller. Supervisor Good will contact these residents to see if they are in­ terested in serving on this committee. FUTURE GROWTH COMMIT­ TEE: The following residents volunteered to serve on this committee: Paul Drueke, Glen Klover, Judy Kidder, Doug Lectka, Larry Barton, Doc Crissmon, Randy Jousma, Jim B. Steketee, Steve Gould, Fred Fleischmann, Don Hodgkinson. Ed Fischer. Bill Leatherman, Roy Beethom, Nor­ ma Sprite. David Scobie, Tom Nichols, Tom Ziegler Don Jakel and Wes Scholten. CEMETERY BIDS Reviewed Moved Snyder, support J DeVries to award the bid to Eric Curtis. Ayes: Dieleman. Snyder. Good. Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT J. DeVries gave the report. First reading on Or­ dinance *93-3 Z provisions for single family dwellings. VILLAGE SEWER EXPANSION Supervisor Good gave a report on the joint meeting. LIBRARY BOARD REPORT: Snyder reported that the Library Board requested additional work hours for the library staff. Addition of 5 page hour week from 10 to 15 hours new posi­ tion of Library Asst II 10 hour/week, for a cost of $6 560 00 Estimate of how much it would add to the 1994 Library Service Payment would be $3 500 52% of the cost Moved Snyder support Gould to ap­ prove oddmonol hours. Ayes Snyder. Good Gould J DeVries. Jousma. Motion carried. DVK LAWSUIT Supervisor reviewed meeting with DVK. Agreed to split cost with DVK with Village paying SO percent of $1 2S4 00 Moved Jousma sup­ port Dielemon to accept settle­ ment agreement Ayes Good Gould J DeVries Jousma Dieleman Snyder. Motion carried. FIRE DEPT.: Fire Commission recommendation to odd three new members to the volunteer fire department. Shelly Twiss, Joseph Hammer and Christopher Murphy. Moved J. Devries, sup­ port Gould to approve the three applicants for the Fire Dept Ayes: Gould. J. DeVries, Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Good. Motion carried. OHSA REQUIREMENTS Moved Gould, support Snyder to direct firemen to abide by OHSA re­ quirements by removing facial hair within 30 days. Ayes: J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Good. Gould. Motion carried. C-TEC: Moved Jousma, sup­ port J. Devries to pass resolution to join the Ad Hoc Steering Com­ mittee at a cost not to exceed $900.00 to review the franchise agreement renewal. Ayes Jousma, Dielemon, Snyder, Good, Gould, J. Devries. Motion carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND: Moved Snyder, support Gould, to authorize Supervisor Good to apply for the funds for the Campou/Kettle sewer and 30 [ 30 isor for sidewalks In front lhe building. Ayes Dieleman. Snyder. Good. Gould. J. DeVries Jousma. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Planner VonderPloeg would like to at tend lhe APA convention Mov ed J DeVries, support Dieleman to allow Planner VonderPloeg to attend the convention with the Township paying 60 percent of the costs, with a $10.00 per day allowance lor meals, with the understanding that he will not be able to attend any more seminars this year Ayes Snyder. Good. Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma Dieleman Motion carried Moved J DeVries, support Snyder to amend budget as requested by Clerk Snyder. Ayes Good. Gould. Jr. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder. Motion car­ ried. Clean up Frisbee, letter to sewer users around Campou/Kettle Lake. Concrete walk out front is peeling. Meeting adjourned at 10:12 pm Respectfully submitted, Patricio Snyder Clerk (496) 30 30 30 I 30 " JEFF-’;30! BATES |3o| ! ?ol Always late, never early He just turned Thirty. I [ 30 t Happy Birthday Jell. 130) I 30 i / 30 ' _— _ 30 30 30 ' _l �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 23. 1993 I Page 7 Gary Rounds retires after 23 years by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A "roast" is traditionally a time for plenty of good-na­ tured ribbing about a roastee s quirts, mistakes and bad habits, but when the time came for Gary Rounds friends and co-workers to give him a roaring sendoff, they couldn't find anything bad to say. So they made up lies That’s just the kind of guy he is, they said. Rounds recently retired from the Thornapple Township Emergency Services after 23 years of ser­ vice. The other emergency per­ sonnel gave him the usual plaque at the Christmas party, congratulated him and then began planning in earnest for the real surprise retirement celebration, said coordinator Bob Kenyon. It was a complete shock to Rounds, mostly because of the delay. Rounds joined the Middleville Fire Department in March of 1970, and was a charter member of the Thornapple Township Ambulance Service when the township took over running and maintaining of the service in the first pan of 1975, Kenyon said. Cross-trained to serve both as a firefighter and EMT, Rounds gave up the ambu­ lance service about five years ago, but still remained on the fire department. Even at that. Rounds served on the ambulance squad for about 10 years longer than the average. The burnout rate for Emergency Medical Technicians is under five years, Kenyon said. “Gary is very dedicated; al­ ways there to do a job," Kenyon said. "All you have to do is mention that there was some­ thing to be done, and he'd just go ahead and do it." "He was always pleasant to work with," said Walt Eavey, the man who "talked him But Gary wasn't the only one on the service who de­ ferred personal plans to be available to help. "They all did that, they all do that." she pointed out. A nice side effect Sue found was that their children were taught a "good service ethic" just by watching their father. "And, it was exciting for them. He would tell them about different things he did; it would make a "hero” out of dad. He's a good role model. They really feel those are big shoes to fill," she added. She's sure hell miss being part of the Thornapple Township Emergency Services. It was exciting, and with the camaraderie of the depanStt mon, noxt page <S( IG The Middle Villa Inn was the location of the suprise party recognizing 23 years of service by retiring Gary Rounds. Gary and Sue greet a long line of former co­ workers from the Thornapple Township Emergency Service, and other well-wishers. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available Now a former firefighter, Gary Rounds stands be­ side the latest piece of equipment in the Thornapple Township Emergency Service. Sue and Gary Rounds show his retirement cake at a party in his honor. He was totally surprised by the celebration; she was not. OVER 35,000 BOOKS IN STOCK! MAINSTREEET MIDDLEVILLE Also featuring •ANTIQUES* & many one of a kind items •Collectables •Paperback Swap Antinure & Sooka \ Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 Hours Tuw-SM 10-530 PM-Sun. 12-4 PM-Closed Monday QzntUl}^. 891-9201 —r 21.® 1-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE . IRVING RD. • MIDDLEVILLE 2 lots, possible wolk-out site. All for $15,000. Coll Patrick. N. MIDDLEVILLE RD. Animal lovers — come see this one. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, lots of remodel­ ing done. Coll Patrick. OAK ST. • FREEPORT - Charming 2 story, 3 bedrooms with pole building, nice double lot yard. Call Patrick. RYAN RD. • MIDDLEVILLE - Nice walk out site with pole building. Perked. Double wides & modulors O.K. Call Judy VanderMeer. Judy VanderMeer Beth Nauwadie Patrick Hammond John Bauw Tim Wilkinson Patti Miedema Rob Stogwdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hour* Monday-Friday 9-6. Saturday 9-1 into joining" the department. "He was always there when you needed help, and would remind you of things you had forgotten." "Gary learns well, and ap­ plies what he has learned," Eavey continued. "He was a good officer, you can tell how well he adapted by the movement up in the ranks," he said. Gary and Sue Rounds were married for several years be­ fore he took on the responsi­ bility of becoming a fire­ fighter. She is very happy to be "Mrs. Gary," she said. the He joined Middle vi lle/Thomapple Township Fire Department, as it was then known, when the couple's two children were very small. Sue said. "Our son. Gary Todd, was about 4 years old, and Melissa was about a year okl,” she recalled. "I'm extremely proud of him; not only for his service in the department, but his service with the village. He's been doing both for a long time. He's been village treasurer for about 15 years, and plans to continue that task She offers a special per­ spective of being the wife of someone who is on call to help others in emergencies. "I can t tell you the number of times we've started out to go somewhere, like Grand Rapids, when he would say. There really is only one offi­ cer on duty, maybe we ought to stick around, and we didn't go," she said. "On weekends in the sum­ mer he d say, we better stay here because so and so' is camping or so and so is at the lake,’ she recalled. 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Cub Scouts look forward to their annual Blue and Gold Banquet, where they are honored and recognized for their achievements during the year Middleville Cub Scouts celebrated recently at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Part of the ceremony in eluded the crossing over of three Webelos scouts into Boy Scout Troop No 105 The new Boy Scouts are fifth­ graders Douglas Blocksma. Mike Gromko and Chad Wachter Besides crossing over, the three boys each received an arrow of light along with several other completed areas Fourth-graders in Den 3 • 18 18 18 earned their Webelos designa­ tion They are Daniel Brinks. Eric Cuneo. Chad Gromko. Jason Holzhausen. Josh Kowalezyk. Jim Nichols. Dan Parker and Kyle Prevsler. Along with two other boys. Mike Smith and Chris Worth, the den members completed work in several ocher areas Several boys earned their Bobcat, second-graders Ryan Boyer and Joel Featherly. and third-grader Brad McCardy Cub Scouts who earned their Wolf badges were Alec Bel son. Ryan . Boyer. Kyle Fletke. Denny Kilmartin. Jcrrad McDuffce. and Brandon Moore. Belson also earned a gold arrow. Three third graders earned the rank of bear. Daniel Frazer. Ben McDuffy and An­ drew Timm Frazer earned a gold and a silver arrow as 18 • 18 • 18 • 18 Happy 18th Birthday 18 JcOb'T 18 RENEE 18 ROBERTSON — March 28 — Love... Mom, Dad & Jim 18 18 ported scouting. They are Ajax Distributing. Baby Bliss. Barlows Clippers. Bender Body Shop. Bradford White. Brouwers Agency. Bruce s Frame and Align­ ment. James Budde D.D.S., Crystal Flash. Faro s Pizza. Gavin Chevrolet. Geukes Meat Market. Gordon Chimney Cleaning. Hair We Are. Hot Corner Sports Cards. Middle Villa Inn, Mid­ dleville Lions. Middleville United Methodist Church. Movie Depot. Tom Otto Turkey Farm. Pastoor’s Family Market. Pharmacy Barry County Fairgrounds M-37 — Hastings Saturday, April 3 9 AM - 4 PM FREE ADMISSION Lots of new exhibitors. Lunch available. a J-Ad Graphics News Service A recently formed founda­ tion that focuses on education will award a $2,000 scholar­ ship to a needy student from Thornapple Kellogg High School. The scholarship is given as $500 per year for four years if the criteria for renewal is met. The Thornapple Kellogg Education Foundation (TKEF) defines the "need" as financial, physical or men- CALEDONIA PLAZA — Now Leasing tally impaired. Up to two new $500 schol­ arships will be offered each year, with the recipient's need reviewed yearly to continue the scholarship. To continue to receive the scholarship, the student must still have the "need", have at least a 2.5 grade point aver­ age, be a full time student, and reapply. If convicted of drug distri­ bution or possession, eligi­ bility for continuance of the scholarship is subject to sus­ pension or termination. 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The leadership (of the department) first by Ernie Ball and then Bob Kenyon couldn't have been better," he said. You Know Business. We Know Business Insurance. dent's program, and results of the Michigan Financial Aid Form for the 1993-94 school year. Seniors may apply between Jan. 1 and April 15. They must have at least a 2.5 gpa at the end of seventh semester, nil out an applica­ tion, with a request for tran­ scripts of high school grades and ACT results and apply to a trade or technical program in technical school, college or community college. Seniors with applications pending acceptance into a program may apply for the scholarship. I lowever, accep­ tance into a program is re­ quired before the award is is­ sued at the awards assembly in May. The scholarship committee, which is made up of board members of the TKEF, will meet by May 1 to make a final decision. The check will be issued at the awards assembly, and will be made out to the scholar­ ship recipients and the schools they will be attend­ ing. If the scholarship is not used by Oct. 1, it will be awarded to the alternative choice. YOU WANT QUALITY al affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 We know your business insurance needs because Auto Owners Insur ance protects ttousands ot txisi nesses tust hke yours Contact us today for quality protection tor your business Well etui inate your insur ance problems so you can devote more ot your time to your business DeVRIES AGENCY, INC. Insurance JEFFREY M. DeVRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 Eos! Main Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 PHONE: (616) 891-8125 or FAX (616) 891-9452 duto-Ounrri Insurance David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY FPfDAV 9 to 5 ---------------------------------------------------- __ Tkl'Nt) Prll&trri �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml I March 23, 1993 / Page 9 Little quail make dan-dy birds for observation at TK by Margaret Fowler Staff Water It’s pretty difficult to get students excited about life science if they ’re only using a book without the benefit of taking a look at something that’s alive. Larry Seger, a seventh grade science teacher in Mid­ dleville. has found an ex cellent way to get his students excited about life science Each year, he gets several small, brown-splotched. Japanese quail eggs. He puts the eggs, which are a little larger than a malted-milk ball, into a incubator Then the waiting begins These eggs only take 14 to 17 days to hatch. So as the time draws near. Seger's students can’t walk into the room without first checking out the incubator The eggs need to be careful­ ly turned at least three times daily during the incubation period. Along with maintain­ ing proper temperature, humidity and ventilation, these four things are crucial to having a successful hatching Seger delegates these jobs to some of his students But the real excitmcnt begins when the eggs begin to rock A tiny hole will appear in the egg and after a lot of work, a small wet chick will come out Sometimes this can take as much as 10 hours Each newly-hatched chick, which can fit neatly in the palm of a cupped hand, can be left in the incubator to dry. Afterward, they are placed in a brooder that is kept at 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This year. Seger had 15 chicks hatch “That’s the most we’ve ever had hatch.” he said. The little Japanese quail, known as Cotumix. like to bunch together for warmth during the first week or two. One little chick evidently got caught in the middle of the bunch and died The birds grow rapidly on their diet of turkey starter and water Part of the project in­ cludes checking weights dai­ ly This could prove to be a difficult task with that many So. they chose the three birds that were mostly yellow to weight. They grow so quickly dur­ ing the first couple of weeks that when the three were weighed in the morning and then re-weighed in the after­ noon. they had gained in that short time. As the hatchlings grow, they begin to try out their wings for flight Once the quail have matured, as early as six weeks, students begin to compare the weights of male and female birds. Normally the female is a little larger and weighs 4 Vi to 6 ounces Males generally don’t go over 5 ounces Students also keep track of wing spans, and the size of feet and beaks “ All of this together gives my students insight into biology.'’ said Seger. Many times, the Seger s students get to observe second and third generations of the quail through the offspring of the first group of chicks. Though the quail are raised for their meat ano eggs in Europe and Asia, most of the birds in Middleville won’t meet that end Students become very at­ tached as they work with the quail and even teach them to run mazes. At the end of the school year. Seger draws names of students whose parents have At less than two weeks of age. the little Japanese quail have already started to lose their fluff and get mature feathers. Even at this young age. the chicks ore already beginning to try out their wings for flight. approved and sends the quails home. “They aren’t real sociable birds but they are very in­ teresting pets.” Seger said “A lot of my students have had them for six or seven years.” AREA SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg School Wednesday, March 24 Tacos/ meat/cheese/lettuce. refried beans, peaches M.S. Salad Bar Thursday. March 25 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables. dinner roll, fresh fruit. Friday , March 26 Pizza (Russo's at H.S.) or fishwich. cole slaw, apple crisp. Monday , March 29 Cheeseburger on bun. Wednesday, March 24 Bagel/Cream cheese or peanut butter, orange juice, milk Thursday, March 25 Oatmeal/brown sugar, raisins, milk. Friday, March 26 pickle slices, oven fries, pears. H.S. Salad Bar Tuesday , March 30 Vegetable beef soup, crackers, vegetable sticks, bread and butter, blueberries. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day Hot dogs alternate choice of clementanes. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Cold cereal, cinnamon toast, juice, milk. Monday, March 29 Cold cereal, muffin, orange juice, milk. Tuesday, March 30 Breakfast pizza, apple juice, milk McFall, West and Page Elementary Wednesday, March 24 Tacos/mcat/checsc/lettuce, refried beans, sliced peaches. Thursday, March 25 No lunch. Friday , March 26 No lunch. Monday, March 29 Cheeseburger on bun. pickle slices, oven fries. pears Tuesday , March 30 Chicka chicka boom boom soup. C for Crackers and Car rot Sticks. D for Deli Sandwich. Note: Lowfat and whole milk each day Hot dogs alter nate choice each day Caledonia Community High-Middle Meal Deal Wednesday, March 24 BYO Nachos, french fries, Vita Pup or Milk. Thursday, March 25 Caledonia Community High-Middle Wednesday, March 24 Spaghetti/meat sauce, garden salad or french fries, milk, fruit choice Thursday, March 25 Turkey pita, peas or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, March 26 Nacho supremes. com or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday , March 29 Del. Hamburger/bun. french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, March 30 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Elementary Stephanie Higgins (left) and Barb Truer weigh the three of the young quail. Both girls are Thornapple Kellogg Middle School seventh graders in Lorry Seger s life science class. affordableL Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891*1240 We welcome new patients Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday 9505 Cherry Valley Rd Caledonia - on M-37 in the new State Farm Bldg lust north of the hght Wednesday, March 24 Spaghetti, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits, bread stick, milk Thursday, March 25 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes gravy. peaches, roll, milk. BYO cookie day Friday. March 26 Nachos supreme, corn, pears, milk. Monday, March 29 Learning disabled specialist to speak for parents" group Nanette Clatterbock. direc­ tor of the Lake Michigan Academy for the learning disabled, will speak in Mid­ dleville at 7 p m Thursday. March 25. at the high school cafeteria Sponsored by the Thomapple Kellogg Parents of Special Needs Committee and the elementary Parents and Elementary Teachers groups. Clanerbuck will share some ideas to help parents deal w ith the needs of their children and discuss teaching strategies for LD students The public is invited For more information, call Chris Willette at 795-9037 Hamburger/bun. baked beans, cherry crisp, milk. Tuesday , March 30 Pizza, veg. stick/dip. fruit choice, milk. Chicken fajita, french fries. Vita Pup or milk. Friday, March 26 Itza pizza, french fries, milk or Vita Pup. Monday, March 29 BYO Turkey sub. french fries, milk or VP. Tuesday , March 30 BYO Tacos, french fries, milk or VP TMM/MGEMENT& MORE, INC. 528 MAIN CALEDONIA, MI 49316 891-9401 TAX PREPARATION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BOOKKEEPING MARKF.IIM, A iRI' STEVE ANTECKI - M.S.A. 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The snow creaked under the weight of men moving equip­ ment into position. As explained to me by my brother. Spec 4 Pat Loose, this short range is an acutely more difficult range to shoot targets from. Larger paper targets are set up 10 meters down range these targets are 48 inches by 36 inches, sec­ tioned off into 12 different To the editor: I spent a most enjoyable Saturday the weekend of March 6 with the scouts of the Three Rivers National Guard at Fort Custer and would like you to know what it was like to spend a day with these fine young men The unit of just over 30 men left Three Rivers about 7:30 Friday night, arrived at Fort Custer about 8:30. set up. packed and stored equipment in Barracks 2606 B After a night’s sleep, reveille was called at 5 a m Breakfast was served in the mess hall. Equipment such as machine guns, thousands of rounds of ammunition, tools, medical gear, tripods, scopes, and all other essential gear was pack cd into Humbees and ton trucks, the men. dressed in cold weather gear, loaded on­ to a 2ton truck and headed to the firing range about a mile away. Day light had arrived by this time and the early sun shone with brilliant clarity. targets. Small tombstone-like characters are printed in rows traveling in several different directions The purpose is to fire short bursts of six to nine rounds, placing a bullet into each tombstone If anyone thinks this is a simple matter they should try. given a time limit, shooting out all the tombstones on this large target in all the different directions they run and still make it within the required Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Mam St. Caledonia Michigan Mon Fri 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 12 • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Sport & Safety Frames 891-9224 time limit approved. After a morning of firing, those who had completed their firing exercise were given noonday meals, medical tests, review of machine gun use by officers of the unit and then sent back for more practice at the range. Supper was served at the mess hall around 6 pm The men were given an hour break, and around 7:30 p.m. equipment was reloaded into trucks and everyone was sent back to the range, only this time the distance would be 700 meters, plus they would be firing at night I must say that this ty pe of shooting has excited me beyond any emotion I have ever experienced. I will try to tell you in a brief description of what it was like to witness such an event The roads leading to the range was blackened with asphalt and patches of smooth ice The moon shone with brilliant silver light across the flat and sometimes rolling landscape. Dark shadows of ominous trees spread their weight across the tops of hills and onto valleys glowing in silver moonlight In my mind. I could see figures far out into the silver night watching the movement of the vehicle's slowly making their way along the deserted country road Visions of helmeted men. crouched in cold silence, huddling for warmth against the night air shone ahead of me. silent ex­ cept for the sound of creaking You Decide $200 No Money FREE Goods Down No payments for 90 days and 90 day FREE financing with the Polaris SlarCard* Your choice of $200 worth of Polaris clothing and accessories. & Extenfled Service Contract Receive an extended service contract good for one year on your new ATV. Then Ride! Choose 1, 2, or 3 when you purchase any new Polaris ATV before May 31, 1 993! See your participating Polaris dealer for details POL.RRIS Believe It Available only al porbcipohng Pokxa dealers. Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Road, Nashville, Ml 852-9377 POLRRIS Bdk-wli. tires against roads of ice and snow. Then we arrived at the ap­ pointed place A large white tower, acutely a small building on stills, lay before me In front of the tower is a fence with an opening large enough fox a vehicle to drive through On the far side of thetower is an opening with three pits dug into the ground about 10 meters apart, facing across the large open valley This raises into a large hill some 700 meters distance from the tower. All is business-like with soldiers moving from trucks to the firing pits placing machine guns into position, setting up long belts of am­ munition. arranging night scopes and sargeants assign­ ing men to work the guns In only an instant I hear the order for number one guy to fire. A tremendous roar echoes across the valley in front of me. I turn my head in wide-eyed excitement. Red dots appear in long sloping arcs as if fire flies riding the wind into distraction. Two more guns begin to fire now with deafening roars. One of the soldiers hands me a night scope telling me to look out across the valley. The night instantly turns into a bright red glow as if day. I hand the night scope back to the soldier finding the cool allumg moonlight more ex­ citing than the electronic glow of the night scope. I smell cordite from the bullets and sec the red-hot steel glowing from gun number one as the shooter holds the trigger too long, burning out the barrel. I can see the tracers striking the far hill, burying into the ground, bouncing into high arcs, some like wild beasts twisting, turn­ ing wildly in large circles striking trees and losing themselves in long screaming charges into the deep dark nothingness of the moment night. Pet of the Week "King, a kingsize package of shepherd mix, can melt anyone's heart with his "take me home" look He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitty lit ter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more in­ formation call 948-4885. The soldier standing next to me. my brother Pat. offers me a cup of coffee. For awhile I had forgotten my identity. 1 felt only the open expanses of space All of my senses were alive in a tingling array of lights, sounds, and smells. I was live more in this instant in time than I have ever lived in my life. It was 9:15 p.m. I had been there since daylight. I was cold, hungry and tired. It was time to go home so I said my farewells to the officers and men of the Three Rivers Na tional Guard, accepted a cof­ fee from my brother and drove home. Michael E. L<x>se Middleville Your Independent Agent Goes AH Out For You. Auto Owners Insurance Sfitect, its agents tot; saint way you do caretuHy' Thats why you can always count on quatty protection and service trorn your Auto Owner, agent Because our agents also rep resent other tine companies they wiH take the time to tutor toe best protection tor your needs Abolishing village would not serve the residents To the editor: Several weeks ago. a letter appeared in the Sun and Nes from someone, who does not live in the village of Caledonia suggesting that the village should no longer exist. it bothers us that someone who is not a resident of the village and has nothing to lose can tell us what should be done The village has grown to 885 residents as of the 1990 census, and provides many services for these people. Street lights, tree maintenance, tree removal and replacement, street sweeping, street repair and rebuilding, leaf and brush pickup, and snow plowing are a few of the services that are now paid for by village taxes If there is no longer a village, these services would be nonexistent or would be paid for by special assessment to property owners and would not be a tax deductible item when figuring income taxes. Nor could these assessments be used by our senior citizens when figuring their Michigan Homeiead tax refund The village government does more than just levy taxes It should cause concern to the residents of the village that we would give away a sewer plant tht we have paid for. We would simply give it to the township so that they may do whatever they want, enlarge it. destroy it. move it. or whatever and then charge us through special assessment for these changes. Street funds that the village receive from the state for maintaining, building, or rebuilding village streets would go to the Kent County Road Commission to be used any place in the county that the Road Commission would choose. They would maintain those of our streets that meet their specification However, some of the village streets J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 CALL: 795-3302 or 891-8208 cont to pege 12 DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE ) 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 A • Tune-Ups to Engines Q Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - No Long waits WE RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller. Owner ^=£2===y �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 23. 1993 I Page 11 Members shine in contests and state achievements Caledonia FFA completes a successful season J-Ad (graphics News Service Hard work this school year brought recognition to a number of Caledonia FFA members during contests and al the Stale Convention March 3-5 Caledonia sponsors Al and Jackie Steeby report that 28 members, ‘‘a record number." participated in the Michigan Association of FFA Leadership Contest in February , after a change in the contest rules allowed each chapter to enter more teams Local individual winners at the Feb 4 district level at Maple Valley and the Feb. 18 regionals at Charlotte include — Joel Aldrich. district The FFA Stole Convention showcoses the artistic talents of its membera os well os their agribusiness achievements. Nicole Nicholas (left) danced in this year’s state talent show and Emmorie Schut par­ ticipated in the State FFA Bond for the third year. silver award in Extem­ poraneous Public Speaking. — Lisa Memmer. firstplace gold award at districts, silver award at regionals m Prepared Public Speaking — Stacey Baxter, firstplace gold award at districts and a gold at regionals in Greenhand Public Speaking. — Brett Long, secondplace gold at districts, silver at regionals in Greenhand Public Speaking Taking the highest honors of any Caledonia FFA team this year was the Agricultural Forum team of Shawn Mohler. Kip Mack. B.J. Welton, Laura Shane. Troy Bowman. Ed Smith, Nathaniel McIntyre. Tassey Hillard and alternate Paul Bohez The team took a firstplace gold at districts discuss­ ing land use and zoning regulations At the regional contest, the Ag Forum group captured another first-place gold award, qualifying it for state competition There the team received a silver award "The Ag Forum contest is generally regarded as one of the most difficult leadership contests." said Steeby Caledonia FFA this year sent two Parliamentary Pro­ cedure teams to the district contest, with one receiving a third-place gold award and the other a fourth-place silver. Ed Smith. Adam Stauffer, Paul Slachter. Ben Sorsen. Brad DeLeeuw and Mike Kayser worked together on the third-place gold team. while Chad Paalman. Justin Heyboer. Jason Haywood. Brian DeBoer and Zoli Berencsi served on the fourth­ place gold team Team members Dalton Zylstra and Scott Eggeman were unable to compete due to schedule conflicts. Caledonia’s Demonstration team of Chad Nicholas and Troy Bowman received a third-place gold at districts. The other Demonstration team of Karen Huffman and Holly Mercer received a second-place gold at districts and a silver at regionals. The state convention at Michigan State University also saw a number of Caledonia FFA members receive awards for their achievements. Current chapter President Chad Nicholas received a gold State FFA Degree, along with recognition as one of the top six FFA members in the state with an emphasis in agribusiness. Chad’s prognun stresses ruminant genetics and repnxiuction. Also receiving state degrees were Joel Aldrich in agribusiness and Karen Huff­ man in veterinary science. Steeby said the state degree is awarded based on the member’s career and leader­ ship achievements during his or her entire four years of membership Caledonia chapter officers Ed Smith and Lisa Memmer each received Alpha Gamma Rho Outstanding Junior awards. This award recognizes achievement in leadship. citizenship and career exploration in agriscience Emmarie Schut and Nicole Nicholas contributed to the ar­ tistic side of the convention. Emmarie played in the State Sh FFA, page 12 FFA members Ed Smith and Lisa Memmer both earn ed the Alpha Gamma Rho Outstanding Junior Award this year. • , , / Triple Check Tax Service __________ I HURRY! Only 23 Days to Go! Tax Returns are due April 15th! OPEN: Monday thru Friday 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 2 or evenings by appointment Member oi 9958 Cherry Valley (M-37) -nn/ 891-1886 k f-— ________ -X Wilder's Auto Service HASTINGS - MIDDLEVILLE - NASHVILLE ...for All Your Automotive Needs Foreign Cars Welcome OPEN Monday-Saturday Barry county's Brake experts FRONT or REAR BAKES Includes: free inspection, pads or shoes, 40,000 mile warranty, turn drums or rotors, pack bearings where applicable. 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AUTO COMPUTER ANALYSIS $1988 if you bring in a written estimate from anybody for any sales or service in Barry county — WE WILL BEAT IT — OR you get a free oil, filter & lube job in any one of our 3 locations. The Caledonia FFA's Agricultural Forum discussion team earned top honors in district and regional contests and took a silver award at the state level Team members included Paul Bohez (left) Nathaniel McIntyre B J. Welton Laura Shane, Shown Mohler (with trophy), Troy Bowman, Ed Smith and Kip Mack. (Photos courtesy of Caledonia FFA.) 948-2192 Hastings — At the 795-7100 Middleville — 210ft 852-2003 Nashville — corner of N Jefferson at W Apple Main St. iBeh nd Centra! Auto Parisi 133ft South Main Street �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 23, 1993 LETTERS TO THE EDITORS CONTINUED .. l>ear editor: In reading the Hugh Kegerreis Steps Down" arti­ cle last week, he.said "the (Caledonia) township has made it quite clear that it real ly doe* not want to be in the sewer business' " This common belief is inaccurate. misrepresents township policies and is a disservice to our township officers. I was surprised to hear it from a 25-year village trustee The comment is inaccurate in that the township and village employ the same out­ side contractor to run their respective plants Proposals to expand the Campau Lake facility are under review. Caledonia Township is ultimately responsible for the Foremost Plant and several communal septic systems The township, in conjunc­ tion with developers, are presently investigating the possibility of Grand Rapids Sewage being expanded into the northwest side of the township The township also has approximately 1.600 sep­ tic systems installed and is about to complete an agree­ ment with the village for over a third of the village s own ex­ pansion project! Ultimately, the township could end up with as much as 15 million gallons (to a village s max imum of 2.5 million) of sewers within it! Obviously. the costly sewer business is very much a part of Caledonia Township and it is working in many different places on the problems The public should unders­ tand there is a difference in the way the two operate Years ago. the village, with an installed base of homes could, pretty accurately estimate sewage demands, allow for some excess capaci­ ty. require resident participa­ tion and build accordingly The village officers could safely assure the residents they could repay the sewer bonds they issued and start paying for the plant as soon as it was done In the township, there is no installed base along M-37 and the northwest comer where the developers are clamoring for sewer service. The developers supply a lot of pro­ mises and speculation, but ask the township residednts to build a plant for them In ef­ fect. they want the residents to carry the costs, interest charges and risk until developers could build something! The township s position is may not meet those specificiations and would have to be maintained by special assessments charged to the residents living on those streets. Snow plowing would be done by the Kent County Road Commission and our streets certainly would not be first on their list of streets to do It was mx that way when the garage was here in the village, so why would it be any different now? The residents of the village are us­ ed to having the snow plowed before we have to go to work in the morning and this will not be the case if the Village of Caledonia no longer existed. There are other things to consider when talking about SECTION 15 133 C 5 BED AND BREAKFAST INN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE, OWNED BY THE INNKEEPER. THAT OFFERS SLEEPING ACCOMMODA­ TIONS TO TRANSIENT TENANTS IN FIVE (5) OR FEWER ROOMS FOR RENT. IS THE RESIDENCE IN WHICH THE INNKEEPER RESIDES WHILE RENTING THE ROOMS TO TRANSIENT TENANTS AND IN WHICH THE INNKEEPER SERVES CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AT NO EXTRA COST TO THE TRANSIENT TENANTS SUCH A USE MAY BE ALLOWED IN DISTRICTS WHERE SUCH A USE IS LISTED AS A SPECIAL LAND USE PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT PROVIDED THAT IT: a. Is operated in its entirety within the principal dwelling and not within any garage or accessory building located upon the premises, except for incidental storage in use of a residential type garage; and b. is only conducted by the persons who own and occupy the premises; and c. has no exterior evidence other than a permitted sign to indicate that the same is being utilized for any purpose other than that of a dwelling; and d. does not involve alteration or construction not customarily found in residential dwellings; and e is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the premises for residential purposes; and f. does not constitute an annoyance or nuisance to adjoining residents by reason of noise, smoke, odor, electrical disturbance, night lighting, or the creation of unreasonable traffic to the premises; and g does not utilize more than five (5) transient sleeping units with a minimum square footage for each unit of 100 square feet for two (2) lodgers and fifty (50) square feet for each additional lodger to a maximum of four (4) occupants per room; and h. guests are not allowed to stay longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days or thirty (30) days in any one calendar year at any bed and breakfast location; and I. all bed and breakfast operations shall maintain on the premises a guest register and all guests shall be legibly registered and such register is subject to inspection during reasonable hours by the township building inspector or his designee; and j. all bed and breakfast permit holders shall be reviewed on an annual basis and shall be required to comply with all state and local regulations and laws concerning bed and breakfast operations; and k. no building or structure either on the premises of the bed and breakfast inn or on properly adjacent thereto shall be removed in order to provide parking for the bed and breakfast inn; and all required parking for any bed and breakfast inn shall be screened from adjacent residential uses in such form and manner as may from time to time be required by the Planning Commission; and m. no bed and breakfast inn shall have on its premises any restaurant which is open to the general public or any gift shop, store or public meeting room or other sales, lease or rental operations; and n. sufficient off-street parking shall be required; and compliance with all requirements of initial and subsequent fire safety inspection reports anc p. bed and breakfast inns shall be subject to the site plan review procedures of Section 14 B Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance, and q. boat rentals and other motor powered watercraft including jet ski type units, rowboats and fishing boats, sailboats, paddle boats, pontoon boats, and deck boats are limited to 2 watercraft per bed and breakfast operation and are further limited to rental or lease by the tenants only r. lakefront and waterfront minimum lot widths shall be an average of 75 feet and $ bed and breakfast operations are not permissible in conjunction with lake or water useage when the lake or water useage is via access either shared or public Pnvate access is allowed provided the access lot has a minimum width of 50 feet, and does not contain a residence t. in Zones with a minimum of 10 acres, horse rental may be permittee with a limitation o( 2 horses and?or carnages per bed and breakfast operation No other type of rental will be considered And to conduct any other business pertinent to the Planning Commission Matenai pertaining to the above subject "ay be examined at the Township Han dunng ’eguiar office hours PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the Plan'■ ng Com" ss>on w meet Apnl 15. 1993 at 730 on Thursday at Yanxee Springs Township Hall. 284 N Bnggs Road Miodiev e V 49333 Yankee Springs Township will prov»oe necessan reasonable aux'-rery awis anc services sue" as signers tor the neanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted matenai be, ng considered at the hear ng upon five (5) days' notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk individuals with d»sao> es requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Spnngs Township Clerk by wrtmg or ca -; the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herem Harvey E Vander Bee. Clerk Telephone 7% 909i The village, on the other hand, having some excess capacity and an existing plant can act in the role of businessman, encourage growth and ‘sell* capacity to potential developers Neither method is wrong, per se. and in both methods the public gets protection. But when you hear or read of developers squealing against the township policies, understand Supervisor Jerry GoimI is keeping the pigs from the public trough. Support his efforts. Sincerely. Frederick R Fleischmann (Former 1992 Republican Candidate for Caledonia Supers isor) Calcdom? Ml 49316 drying away with the village What will happen to the assets of the village that village residents have paid for over the years. Do we just give them away? What about being able to call a local office and get local people to come to your aid when the sewer line breaks or plugs up? Who takes care of that tree that may blow down during a storm and blocks your driveway.’ What about that dog running loose or barking all night? What about that pot hole in your street that is getting larger every day? The Township people are busy now. Will they drop what they are doing to come to help you? Do they really care about you. a resident of Caledonia Village ’ The purpose of the village is to care for its residents We are more than a sign on M-37! Conard and Jacqueline Cherry Resident of the village for over 45 years FFA SHINES, continuedfrom the previous page FFA Band percussion section for the third consecutive year, and Nicole’s dance routine was one of six acts selected to perform at the convention from 40 that auditioned for the honor Representing Caledonia in the business sessions of the convention were delegates Brett Long. Stacey Baxter and alternate Adam Stauffer. Steeby said all the Caledonia FFA members at­ tending the state convention used the experience for their CHS Interim project, since the convention fell during the In­ terim Week Twenty Caledonia FFA members, along with the Steebys. attended the convention. Storytimes planned at libraries PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet to add to the Zoning Ordinance. Section 15 133.C.5 BED AND BREAKFAST INN as follows o minimizes the risk in the is­ suance of construction bonds. Since sewers are a sunk cost, this forces a developer to pro­ ve they are able to see the large projects to completion and protects the pocketbooks of residents not on the system. These projects are proceeding now with those few original developers willing to "lay their money down." ABOLISHING THE VILLAGE, continuedfrom page 10 TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: l. Twp. ‘not in sewer business’ statement is not accurate that those who want a sewer system should be the ones to front" the money to build and run it. with the township acting as a coordinator and lessor. Failing to do this without an installed base, has the residents carry a great deal of costs and risks for another! Requiring developers to "front" the money either in cash, a note or lien. 4951 The Kent Country Library System invites pre-schoolers ages 3‘/i to 5 to a "Merry-GoRound Storytime," featuring stories, songs and rhymes. Storytimes locally are plan­ ned fro 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 15. at the Caledonia branch. 240 Emmons (891-1502) and at the Alto branch. 60598 Linfield. (868-6038) at 10 30 am Thursday. April 22. Registration is necessary For more information, call the Youth Services department at 774-3253. or the local Kent County Library System branch. NO. 93-3Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: (Minimum Provisions for Single Family Dwellings) Section 1. Section 3.40, “Mobile Homes Outside of Mobile Home Parks”, of the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows: “Section 3.40. Single Family Dwellings. Any single family dwelling erected or placed on a lot or parcel of land shall satisfy all of the follow­ ing minimum requirements: (a) It shall have a minimum width of 24 feet, extending for at least 3/4 of its length. (b) It shall be placed, constructed or mounted on a permanent foun­ dation of masonry, concrete or other approved material, having such minimum depth below grade and such maximum height above grade as are in compliance with the single family dwelling requirements of the Township Building Code. (c) No single family dwelling shall be erected, placed or installed unless the yard size, lot area and height regulations of the zoning district in which the dwelling is located are fully complied with. (d) The dwelling shall comply with the minimum floor area re­ quirements for the district in which it is located. (e) The minimum ceiling height of a single family dwelling shall be not less than that required by the Township Building Code. (f) The dwelling shall be connected to a public sanitary sewer system and public water supply system, if available, or to such private sanitary sewer facilities and water supply system as are approved by the Kent County Health Department or by other governmental agency having jurisdiction. (g) In the case of a single family dwelling which is a mobile home, all construction thereof shall comply with the minimum provisions of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Stan­ dards Act of 1974, as amended. To the extent that minimum construc­ tion requirements for single family dwellings, as set forth in this or­ dinance or in the Township Building Code, exceed the minimum con­ struction requirements of said act. as to single family dwellings that are mobile homes, the minimum construction requirements of said act shall control.” Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publica­ tion or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper or general circulation. (497) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 23, 1993 I Page 13 Caledonia Township ordinance may lose ‘discriminatory’ language Very few things in life are certain. But one thing that is sure is the value of a solid education. Being able to read and write not only lends itself as an essen­ tial tool, it also gives a person a sense of self-confidence and self-reliance. And school goes beyond academics. It also teaches discipline, socialization and hard work. This is why 1 am so pleased by action the Senate took this past week to pass a bill that encourages parents of children in grades one through five to keep their youngsters in school. Under “Higher Aims," parents of children with more than two unexcuscd absences a school year would be financially penalized either through their state income tax personal deduc­ tions or state aid. All of us who are parents must take responsibility for our children and their futures. Without an education, many youngsters will lack the skills they need tob e self-reliant and personally successful. While many moms and dads are very concerned about the education their children are getting, still others - sadly enough — are paying attention. And I believe it is in all of our best interest to step in and make sure all youngsters have an opportunity for a good education. It is a right all children deserve. The “Higher Aims" proposal is part of a larger package of bills designed to help people to help themselves rather than depending on government. Other proposals we are considering would force parents to pay their child support, allow certain cities to set up enterprise zones to spur investment and force welfare recipients to seek education or job training. All of these proposals have an impact on you. According to a study released this week by the National League of Cities, in­ come levels of cities anil surround suburbs rise and fall together And together is the only way to solve the detrimental problems facing all of us. A pilot project in southwest Michigan has proven that enter­ prise zones create new jobs in the community How they work is this: businesses who invest in economically depressed areas receive tax reductions. In 1980, the federal government appointed Benton Harbor the first Michigan city to have an enterprise zone. Last year at this time, an official in charge of the Benton Harbor program testified before a Senate committee that since 1980, the enter­ prise zone had brough in more than $37 million in new invest­ ment and led to the creation of more than 725 new jobs. There are a host of western Michigan communities that could use similar boosts, such as Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Battle Creek. The “Deadbeat Parents” legislation would ensure that dads or moms continue to pay child support once they’ve left the home, and the recodification of the Michigan Opportunity and Skills Training program would make education and job train­ ing programs a must for many welfare recipients. These proposals are aimed at making all of us more responsi­ ble for our own actions. In turn, taxpayers aren’t forced to totally carry the burden of those dependent on the government. Only through positive reforms can we give people the tools and ability to take care of themselves, and that is what I believe these pn>posals will do. f Caledonia \ Chiropractic CenterL . is pleased to announce that TOM McPherson ...has joined the staff Tom brings his experience of 11 years of paramedic service and 3 years experience of massage therapy He is still working to complete his training as a licensed massage therapist and a specialty program of certified neuromuscular re-education Massage therapy basi­ cally is rehabilitative, but it also has been effective in reducing stress, improving circulation and muscle tone and in helping overcome the pain ot muscle spasms He is looking forward to serving the area and asks that you call to set up your appointment 600 E. MAIN STREET Phone 891-8153 xr J by Barbara Gall Sto# Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week recommended the Township Board remove * ‘discriminatory ’' language from the township s zoning ordinance. Following the advice of legal counsel in its action, the Planning Commission March 15 held a public hearing on an amendment to the section of the ordinance formerly titled “Mobile Homes Outside Mobile Home Parks." That section of the or­ dinance now is recommended to read “Single Family Dwellings." and its regula­ tions will apply to any single­ family residence, whether it is a “manufactured" or “stickbuilt" home. The proposed amended sec­ tion requires a single-family home to be at least 24 feet in w idth and placed on a perma­ nent foundation of “masonry , concrete or other approved material" that is enough below grade to comply with the township building code. The regulations governing yard size, lot area, height regulations and floor area of the zoning district where the dwelling is located also must be met. The only reference to a mobile home in the proposed amendment is that such a dwelling must meet all the construction requirements of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. Synopsis of Minutes Thomapple Township Morch 8. 1993 The regulor meeting of the Thornapple Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Boysen immediately following close of the budget hearing. Members present 5. Others Present - 10. Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as corrected. Printed bills in the amount of $39 288 07 were approved by roll coll vote. Motion passed approving par­ ticipating with Kent County in improving 106th Street east of Whitneyville Motion passed unanimously designating balance of Township's shore of W. State Bornum to Iroquios Trail protect in next years rood budget Motion passed unanimously approving a contract with the cemetery sexton for 2 years Motion passed unanimously to forgive franchise frees to C-Tec Coble providing they will remove the fee from the customers bills. Motion passed unanimously writtmg off ambulance accounts m the amount of $5 525 81. Motion passed unanimously approving Fire Ambulance Ad mmistroior s salary for fiscal year 93 94 Motion passed unanimously to transfer $5 000 from General Fund »o Ambulance Fund. Motion passed unanimously amending generoi fund and am bulonce fund to reflect this transfer Motion passed unanimously author.img transfer of $10 000 from ambulance operating to ambulance eQuipment reserve. Meeting adfourned of 10 07 pm Donna Kenyon Clerk (492) PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn said that the revi­ sion stems from claims by mobile home park developers that the township's ordinance “discriminates” against that type of dwelling. “Now we are dealing with a standard for all single-family homes that are located on an individual lot." he said. The unanimous recommen­ dation from the commission followed the public hearing on the proposed change No op­ position was voiced. The Caledonia Township Board held a first reading of the amendment at its Wednes­ day meeting, and will vote on it in April. In other action last week, the Planning Commission also discussed with developer John Muir his proposal for a residential planned unit development just west of Kraft Avenue at 5311 84th St., site of the former Troost farm. Muir came to the commis­ sion for a “pre-application" hearing so he could "bounce" his proposal off the commis­ sion before submitting a for­ mal rezoning application. He presented for discussion a preliminary site plan show ing 28 lots on about 47-48 acres of the south portion of the 77-acre parcel. The re­ maining acreage, he said, he would would deed to the township, along with the ac­ cess road leading from 84th Street to the proposed park. The park area includes the Consumers Power right-ofway where the power lines cross through the property. However. Muir’s home sites as presented do not meet the two-acre lot requirement in the rural residential zone, where the parcel is located. The average lot size, not in­ cluding the park, is 1.71 acres Muir said that if he com­ plied with the two-acre re­ quirement. the project was no longer ‘‘economically feasible " Unlike other devekvpments that propose some "green space." the park could not be averaged in with the lots because it would be separate from the development, pointed out Commissioner Chip DeVries. However. Township Plan­ ner Mark VanderPloeg reminded the commission that part of its job is to plan for recreational areas in the township, and such possible land uses are fast disappearing in Caledonia. “Here we have a developer willing to give us this property free, and we can just bank it for the future.'' he commented. “It's especially nice because it adjoins the (Broad moor) golf course. I think we need to put some considera­ tion into this concept," he added Township Supervisor Jerry Good agreed with the need to plan for recreational areas. "We are pretty much past the point of no return in land costs to set aside land for parks in this township." he said. The commission also discussed the possibility of sewer in that area, and Good said long-range plans are someday to run a line from 7f*h Street to the Consumers Power area *' But that is certainly not in the immediate future." he said. While commissioners agreed they did not want to “quibble" about hwr lots, they also wanted to see the home sites closer to the two acre requirement. “With the controversy we've been having (over the two-acre requirement). I couldn’t support this plan." said Commissioner Beryl Fischer. “1 can’t support the concept of lots that are under one acre...but couldn’t a realign­ ment of the lots allow com pliance with the ordinance?" asked DeVries The commission asked Muir if he would reconsider his project so that the lots complied with the ordinance and return with that proposal In another action, the com­ mission tentatively set April 19 for a public hearing on a request from Bykcrk Land scaping to rezonc from rural residential to light industrial the site of its business at 5180 b8lh St MOMrPOP'S NEW EW & USED V appliances 795-8950 FEATURING: AMANA, CALORIC, CROSLEY, GE and KELVINATOR inis ivetK s xefninaer no tor Ketrigewror special! 117 W. 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Ed Pawloski �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 23, 1993 Students learn all aspects of television broadcasting ‘CHS News’ is on the air! by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The morning an­ nouncements in most schools usually are communicated by a faceless voice emanating from the classroom speaker Sometimes the person behind the voice is a pretty de­ cent “deejay " who reads with expression, but even in those best of circumstances, it still is just a voice and easily ignored. But times are changing. Now, Caledonia High Jason Haywood, Cnod Paalman and Tim Baker work the sound board during the news production. Student news anchors Justin Heyboer and Jill Schuitema present the morning's announcements 'live' to CHS classrooms. Both are interested in a possible broadcasting career. School students turn their eyes each morning to the television monitors in their classrooms and watch the day's an­ nouncements as they are broadcast live on the “CHS News” by a pair of student news anchors While the broadcasters han­ dle the reading, students in the studio and control room direct the production, handling the sound and lights and running the cameras “Our first newscast to the school was March 9.“ ex­ plained Caledonia's local ac­ cess cable coordinator Rick Wyma. “As soon as we get things Ryan Wiltzer (left) and Eric Cole man the cameras while Tom VanWienen directs the CHS morning 'news' broadcast. •a ». Rick Wyma checks a tape of the day s student broadcast. Hired by the school district as its local coble access coordinator. Wymo instructs CHS students in broadcasting skills. running smoothly, we'll run this live over the cable, too. “We re still smoothing out the glitches right now. There's a lot that can go wrong just gening the broad­ cast from the studio to the classroom monitors." This particular morning was no exception. As the program prepared to air, a microphone check revealed one of the mikes was not picking up newswoman Jill Schuitema’s voice. A frantic check of switches did not locate the problem, and since the show must go on. Schuitema and fellow newsman Justin Heyboer went on the air with the problem unsolved. The studio was promptly beseiged with friendly taps on the door from teachers and students telling the crew that the sound wasn’t right. By the time the problem was located though, the five to seven minute newscast was over. “Oh well,” sighed Wyma. “We’ll get it right yet, kids.” After reviewing the tape of the program, most of the news and technical crew scattered to their classes, and Wyma had a few minutes to relax and talk about the newest oppor­ tunity for Caledonia students. The 300 sq.ft, studio was, formerly the periodical room for the media center, but media director Liz Lewis made adjustments to her facility to allow the studio, Wyma said. “Without Liz’s help, this studio facility never would have happened, ’ ’ he emphasized The 600 sq. ft. control room, however, was built right into the high school with cable channel access in mind, he said. The studio construction began the first week in February and was completed in just a few weeks, allowing Wyma and CHS Performing Arts Center Director Tom Kaechele to hold an Interim Week class on television pro­ duction the first week of March. The equipment. Wyma said, is a combination of what was purchased over the last few years and the generous donation of former cable channel director Ken Gackler when he sold the original Caledonia Cable Vision rights to C-TEC Cable Systems Wyma was hired last fall to oversee the combined school­ municipal cable channel and also to instruct CHS students m broadcasting “That says a lot about their interest.” Wyma pointed out proudly. “They don't take any time out of their school day to do all this." He said that student interest is growing in the broadcasting opportunity, however. “More and more students are coming in all the time, saying. *1 want to be involved with this."’ Right now the students are learning all aspects of televi­ sion broadcasting. They are the newsmen and women, and Wyma has brought in some of his ow n equipment from his business. InSync, io help out the fledgling “station" until more equipment can be purchased Presently about 15 students arc actively involved with the broadcasting program, and right now they get no school credit for their work. Wyma said They show up at about 7*15 a m. “on their own time" to set up for the morning 'how See more, page 17 Steve Schmidt has the job of determining which camera view actually will be seen over the air as he decides which camera is live.' �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 23, 1993 I Page 15 CHS orchestra earns top ratings by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia High School orchestra’s recent first division rating definitely has ’’strings" attached. The orchestra's string sec­ tion is the core of the high school program, which began just four years ago with six members... all playing stringed instruments. Today, the CHS orchestra is 35 strong, and its violin, cello and bass players have been joined by students per­ forming on all kinds of in­ struments, including wood­ winds, brass and percussion "We now have musicians in all sections of the high school orchestra," said Caledonia orchestra director Pete DeLille proudly. All sections of the young orchestra meshed musically enough Feb. 27 to impress four judges at the District Ten Class "B" Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Festival at Holland High School. They awarded the orchestra a "su­ perior," or the highest rating, for the second consecutive year. The honor also qualifies the orchestra to perform at the state level of the MSBOA festival. DeLilie explained that in the festival, the orchestra first is rated by three judges who individually critique the group's concert performance. The fourth judge then com­ ments on the orchestra s abil­ ity to sight read two pieces it never has performed before. One ot those sight-reading assignments is for the full or­ chestra and the other is just for the string section. In their evaluations, the judges give the orchestra let­ ter grades in a number of ar­ eas, such as tone, intonation, rhythm, technic and overall musicianship. If the group gets all "A"s, or at least more "As" than "Bs," it receives a superior, or first division, rating. The participating orches­ tras arc not ranked first, sec- The Caledonia High School orchestra takes a break during class to pose for a group photo in honor of its superior rating in the recent district festival. This is the second consecutive year the orchestra has earned the highest district rating. The group is directed by Peter DeLille. ond or third, as in a contest, DeLille pointed out. but are each judged against a stan­ dard of musicianship. ■'Theoretically, all the or­ chestras at the festival could come away with a superior rating if they all performed at that level," he said. Approximately 20 of the schools participating in the Former TK grad was elected to Phi Beta Kappa Douglas B Mcsccar. a Hope College senior from Caledonia, has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest scholastic honorary society Mesccar was one of 50 Hope College graduating seniors and recent graduates elected to Phi Beta Kappa earlier this month. For more than 200 years, election to Phi Beta Kappa has been a recognition of intellec­ tual capacity well employed, especially in acquiring an education in the liberal arts and sciences. The objectives of humane learning encourag­ ed by Phi Beta Kappa include intellectual honesty and tolerance, range of intellectual interests and understanding, not merely knowledge. Hope faculty who are members of Phi Beta Kappa have elected students to Phi Beta Kappa in recognition of their high grade point average in liberal arts courses, their exceptional scholarly ability, and their independent and creative scholarly activities. A formal initiation ceremony and reception will take place on Sunday. April YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Adopted March 11, 1993, effective March 1, 1993 Copying Single copy............................................ Maps..................................................... Computer print-outs Lists • per name.................................... Discs • per name charge plus................ Research per hour Subscription Board & Planning Commission • 6 mos. Hall Rental Deposit................................................. Resident............................................... Non-Resident . Tables & Chairs Deposit Classes. Bazaars, etc................ Non-profit organizations (No kitchen use).............. Non-profit organizations (Kitchen use).............................. Zoning Book............................................... Rezoning Request .................... Special Use Variance Variance or other ZBA action........ $ -25 1 00 02 10.00 7 00 12.00 200.00 125 00 22500 2500 50 00 Free 50.00 10 00 150 00 100.00 100 00 Building, electrical, plumbing, etc requests will be handled by Professional Code Inspections of Mi, Inc (PCI) and charged according to their fees <3021 18. at 2 p m in the Maas Center auditorium Students also will be recognized during the college’s Honors Con­ vocation Thursday. April 29. at II am in Dimnent Memorial Chapel Hope College is one of seven institutions of higher education in the state of Michigan to have a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The chapter. Zeta of Michigan, was chartered in 1971. Mesecar is the son of Mar­ shall and Joyce Mesecar. and is a 1989 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School. He is a political science major, and as a junior was elected to the Mortar Board national honor society and named the college’s outstanding junior political science student. A member of the Hope men’s basketball team, he was voted to the GTE/CoSIDA district all-academic second basketball team, he was one of 10 players honored from NCAA Division 11 and HI col­ leges and NA1A institutions in Michigan. Ohio. Alabama. Kentucky and Tennessee. Later this month, he will participate in the International Studies Association’s annual conference, which runs in Acapulco. Mexico. Wednes­ day through Saturday. March 24-27. Mesecar. Jack Holmes of the college’s political science faculty and another student, sophomore Craig Monette of Muskegon, will present a paper during the conference. The paper, titled "Economic Indicators: Long and Short Term Economic Trends and U.S Foreign Policy Asser­ tiveness. ’ ‘ w ill form the basis of a chapter in a book Holmes ts writing. Mesecar and Monette both worked on the book with Holmes in Colorado during the summer of 1992 1993 District 10 MSBOA Festival sent an orchestra, he added. Caledonia's orchestra pro­ gram this year has progressed to its most mature level yet. DeLille's very first orchestra students, who began with him in the fourth grade, now are high school seniors. DeLille said he is gratified that each year the program has grown. This year, 48 fourth-graders, the largest number ever, signed up for beginning orchestra. About 50 sixth-through eighth­ graders are waiting in the wings at the middle school, preparing to move into the high school group. "I've just been delighted with the response to the or­ chestra program." DeLille said. "At the high school, we've progressed a lot in the matu­ rity of sound, and as long as we keep growing, we re only going to get better and bet­ ter." he said. That promise, of course, comes with strings attached. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS TO THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY CO.. Ml ANO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet to hear the following request to change the Master Plan, to change the Zoning Map. and to rezone Parcel 0816-019-005-00 from Agriculture to Residential low Density The owner is: Albert G Conklin 12175 Chief Noonday Road Wayland. Ml 49348 The description is as follows: COM E SEC 19 T3N, R10W, TH N 89 DEG 34’ 18" W 692 53 FT TO POB. TH N 89 DEG 34' 18" W 94.47 FT TH S 350 FT TH W 505 53 FT TH S 1057 FT TH E 600 FT TH N 1407 FT TO POB, CONT 15.32 A Located behind The Note In addition, the Zoning Ordinance will be changed to add a BED AND BREAKFAST INN section 15 133 C 5 Material pertaining to the above subjects may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours Any other business pertinent to the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet April 15,1993 at 7:30 on Thursday at Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon live (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795 9091 _____ SECTION 15.133.C.5 BED AND BREAKFAST INN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE, OWNED BY THE INNKEEPER, THAT OFFERS SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS TO TRANSIENT TENANTS IN FIVE (5) OR FEWER ROOMS FOR RENT, IS THE RESIDENCE IN WHICH THE INN­ KEEPER RESIDES WHILE RENTING THE ROOMS TO TRANSIENT TENANTS AND IN WHICH THE INN­ KEEPER SERVES CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AT NO EXTRA COST TO THE TRANSIENT TENANTS SUCH A USE MAY BE ALLOWED IN DISTRICTS WHERE SUCH A USE IS LISTED AS A SPECIAL LAND USE PUR SUANT TO A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT PROVIDED THAT IT a. is operated in its entirety within the principal dwelling and not within any garage or accessory building located upon the premises, except for incidental storage in use of a residential type garage, and b. is only conducted by the persons who own and occupy the premises; and c. has no exterior evidence other than a permitted sign to indicate that the same is being utilized for any purpose other than that of a dwelling; and d. does not involve alteration or construction not customarily found in residential dwellings, and e. is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the premises for residential purposes and f. does not constitute an annoyance or nuisance to adjoining residents by reason of noise, smoke, odor, electrical disturbance, night lighting, or the creation of unreasonable traffic to the premises, and g. does not utilize more than five (5) transient sleeping units with a minimum square footage for each unit of 100 square feet for two (2) lodgers and fifty (50) square feet for each additional lodger to a maximum of four (4) occupants per room; and h. guests are not allowed to stay longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days or thirty (30) days in any one calendar year at any bed and breakfast location and i. all bed and breakfast operations shall maintain on the premises a guest register and ail guests shall be legibly registered and such register is subject to inspection dunng reasonable hours by the township building inspector or his designee; and j. all bed and breakfast permit holders shall be reviewed on an annual basis and shall be required to comply with all state and local regulations and laws concerning bed and breakfast operations, and k. no building or structure either on the premises of the bed and breakfast inn or on property adjacent thereto shall be removed in order to provide parking for the bed and breakfast inn, and l. ail required parking for any bed and breakfast mn shall be screened from adjacent residential uses tn such form and manne' as may from time to time be required by the Planning Commission, and m. no bed and breakfast inn shaii have on its premises any restaurant which is open to the general public or any gift shop, store or puttie meeting room or other sales 'ease ex rental operations and n. sufficient off-street parking shall be required, and o compliance with ail requirements of mitiai and subsequent fire safety inspection reports, and p bed and breakfast inns shai.oe subject tc the sue plan review procedures o» Section 14 B Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance and q boat rentals and other motor powered watercraft including jet ski type units, rowboats and fishing boats, satboats paddie boats, pontoon boats and dec* boats are limned to 2 watercraft pe* bed and breakfast r operation and are further limited to rental or lease by the tenants only lakefront and watartfont minimum lot widths shall be an average of 75 feet, and s bed and brea^as’ operations are not permissible in conjunction with lake or water useage when the take Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! or wate' ^seage is ra access either shared or public Pn*ate access is allowed provided the access lot has a minimum width of 5C feet, and does not contain a residence t tn Zones with a minimum of 10 acres horee rental may be permitted with a limitation of carnages per bed and breakfast operation No other type of rental will be considered 2 horses and/or (479) �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 23. 1993 Students anc[ teachers find^ few flaws Second time around for CHS Interim is successful by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The swimming pool might have been a little too cold, and a few of the speakers a little too long, but most Caledonia High School students had only praise and constructive criticism to offer about this year's Interim Week classes March 1-4. In fact, the most common suggestion on the students' written evaluations was to do more, not less, in the special week between the second and third trimesters of the school year. "Do more things ..stay an­ other day...make it longer...go to more places..." all were phrases repeated over and over by the students as they discussed on paper what they liked or didn't like about their classes. The classes offered ranged from a trip to Mexico to studying the ecology of the Ixelanau Peninsula, from pre­ senting science programs to elementary students to listen­ ing to cases in juvenile court. Students could learn about aviation and log some flight time or they could learn life­ guarding skills and be pre­ pared to get their water safety instructor's certification. A group traveled to Toronto to see "Phantom of the Opera, and another traveled in the opposite direction to visit Mammoth Caves in Kentucky. One class learned about teaching by working in a city elementary school, while sev­ eral teams helped build homes for Habitat for Humanity. Caledonia FFA students took part in their state con­ vention. others traveled Michigan roads to a new site each day. two groups headed north for a skiing expedition and two students even visited Venezuela to work with a missionary among villagers there. Some classes were held at school, like drawing, a seminar on careers and the strategy game Axis and Allies. One class in television and com­ munications put together a video on the Interim and has since expanded into the daily morning "news" broadcast from the high school's new television studio. Whether they traveled. Chad Elam demonstrates one of the ‘magical* science feats for Caledonia Elementary secondgraders. He has just punctured a paper cup of water with a nail, but no water is dripping onto the volunteer's head. Ryan Wiltzer and Eric Cole learn camera work in the Television Production interim class stayed in Caledonia or worked in an independent study, the students seemed to enjoy their opportunity to learn new things in new ways. They commented about the chance to meet students they never knew before and they liked getting to know their teachers. Swimmers said the workouts were hard, but they liked the tangible results of learning new strokes or being prepared for lifeguarding jobs. It was a chance to get away from the classroom for a while, to have fun, but also to learn by doing. "I learned things that can’t be learned in the classroom," commented one Leelanau traveler about that class’s study of the dunes and the his­ tory of that area. "Wonderful wonderful ex­ perience!" ("Phantom of the Opera") "It was fun working with the elementary students." (Science is Magic) "I liked having time to work." (Lifelike Drawing) "This helped me decide whether to go into teaching." (Introduction to Teaching) "The teachers were our friends." ("Sand Dunes. Shipwrecks and Shanty Boys") The CHS teachers inter­ viewed said that illness strik­ ing some of the Mammoth Cave students and a skiing ac­ cident marred two of the classes, but otherwise they agreed that this year's program overall was probably better than last year's. "I think this year the teach­ ers and the kids knew what to expect." said CHS teacher Cindy Marble who has helped coordinate the program both years. "This year, we knew how to plan for it, and we learned a lot from last year. I think we all were much more confident about how it all would work, even the new classes," she added. "I think it all went very well," agreed Student Services Secretary Chris Koryto, who helped sponsor the Habitat for Humanity group. "The kids learn a lot from these experiences. Some of our kids were shocked at the living conditions they saw. Others were excited that they were helping the less fortu­ nate." "From the teacher s point of view, it went unbelievably smoothly." said Spanish teacher Jill Couretas, who helped sponsor the class to Mexico. "The kids' eyes were opened to the living condi­ tions there, to the stark con­ trast between the nch and the poor. I think it gave them an appreciation of how good things are here. "But I think we all were impressed with the warmth and the friendliness of the Mexican people, even the lit­ tle children." The little children in Grand Rapids and Caledonia also made a warm impression on high school students who worked with them "I wish we didn't have to lease the students so soon," wrote one member of the teaching group "Leasing them was a bum­ mer. wrote another. Derek Mazur, a defensive back from Albion College, works with Caledonia students who signed up for the Strength and Swiftness interim class. Advertising for a travel agency? No. This is a photo of CHS student Shanna Reynolds enjoying an evening ride on the Acapulco beach during her Interim class trip to Mexico. Students visiting Mexico visited some of the ruins and learned of ancient civilizations as part of their trip. Here, they pose at the top of the Pyramid of the Sun, with the Pyramid of the Mood in the background. "People don't think of ski­ ing as particularly educa­ tional," commented CHS Athletic Director/Director of Student Activities Jeanne Glowicki. She sponsored one of the groups that enjoyed some gorgeous skiing weather. "But the experiences the kids had were important. I wish more people could have beard them talk about the things that happened or read their journals. They got more out of the trip together than just better skiing skills." At least one of the classes is still part of the school day. Just as last year's Interim created some new curriculum Several of the instructors offerings, this year's were from other countries, so Television and our kids not only got to do Communications class is now some flying, but they also got the core of the CHS television some cultural information as crew. well. "We probably had too many "I’d love to offer this again kids in our class, but it was a next year." very successful Interim," said While not everyone got the Tom Kaechele, who helped class of his/her choice, nearly with the television group. 100 percent of the students "And now were actually pro­ who filled out an evaluation ducing the results of the kids* wants to see Interim contin­ work on television." ued. "The feedback from our "It lakes a lot of planning io kids was that they definitely make the class both memo­ enjoyed the experience," said rable and educational." said Marble, who helped sponsor Marble. the Introduction to Aviation "But it's worth it to gel this class. kind of response." �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 23, 1993 / Page 17 Registration set for kindergarten Those planning to enroll their chijdrcn in kindergarten next September in the Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools, are urgeu to call McFall Elemen­ tary (795-3637) to pre­ register A child must be 5 years old before Dec I. (born before Dec. I. 1988) to enter school in the fall. All incoming students must have their vision and hearing checked by a doctor or health department before they start school. The Barry County Health Department Vision and Hearing Technicians will screen incoming students the week of April 19 at McFall Elementary Appointments may be made for these ser­ vices by calling the McFall office The health department also will also a free immunization clinic for all children who need booster shots before they start school. A tentative date for this has been set for June 2 at McFall Elementary. Families able to use this ser­ vice are asked to notify the McFall office to get the ap­ proximate number of par­ ticipants so the nurses will have plenty of supplies on hand More information will be mailed to parents later For more information, call the McFall office at 8:30 a m to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday CHS IS ON THE AIR, continuedfrom page 14 the floor directors. They are learning to work the cameras, they are the sound technicians and they help with lighting. Music is chosen and set up by the students, and they par ticipate in both a pre- and post-production meeting with Wyma. While broadcasting from the studm was possible only recently. Wyma and his crew have been involved all fall and winter with broadcasting CHS sports using a mobile unit Now that they have their studio, they not only can do the news, but they also can provide students a means of making videos for their class exhibitions. ‘ The studio is a good sound quality area for students to feel comfortable giving a speech.” Wyma said Wyma is enthusiastic about the future possibilities of the program “I envision having Mime student news crews who go around the school filming events here,” he said. “We want to start filming academic events like debates so we have an even mix bet­ ween sports and academics “1 want us to get to the point where we can send a small student crew to record community events, like the township and village meetings, holidays, Heritage Day still needs volunteers by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Plans for the 1993 Mid dlcville Heritage Day are well under way. according to Publicity Chairwoman Vickie Rick But a chairperson still is needed for setup and takedown, and adult games. Anyone interested in voluteering should call Chairwoman Becky Annis at 795-9840. Rick said it is not too early to let the Parade Committee know about any group that wants to take pan in this pan of the festivities. Anyone who would like to be in the parade should call Bill Kenyon at 795-3669 or Shelly McQueen at her beauty shop. Shear Pleasures. 795-7719. ‘Festival of Hymns’ March 28 A special worship ex­ perience in sights and sounds will be presented at 6 a m Sunday. March 28, at East Kentwood High School. The Redeemer Covenant Church choir, in concert with choirs from First Evangelical Covenant in Grand Rapids. Southwest Covenant Church in Hudsonville and Thomapple Covenant Church in Cascade, will present a “Festival of Hymns.” This celebration features a collection of favorite hymns, accompanied by “videotrax." a video tape of musical ac­ companiment and graphic pic­ tures from around the world. The community is invited. Instead of an offering, dona­ tions will be accepted at the door (suggested donation is $3 per adult). speakers , anything notewor­ thy. The students could learn to interview municipal and school officials at the meetings, too." Right now. municipal meetings must be filmed by Wyma himself. Students are enthused about the new program, too. with some looking at this high school experience as good training for the future. "I really like it.” said student anchorwoman Schuitema “it’s great for me. because I'd like to go into broadcasting as a career.” In his position with the school district. Wyma not only teaches students, but he also serves as a resource per­ son for teachers or the district if a special video is needed. He is putting together a video on the recent Interim Week, and he helped basket­ ball coach Larry Rea edit tape and put together a highlight film of this winter's season. “I have some plans for filming graduation this year that I think people will like, but I'm not going to let the cat out of the bag.” he grinned. In the meantime, progress continues. Some “talk show” formats are planned and a couple of “coach’s corner” shows already have been filmed. Wyma said he loves his new position, even though he is putting in longer hours than ever before. “This is where I belong,” he smiled. "I really enjoy working with these kids. Their en­ thusiasm makes the long hours worth every minute, and I wouldn't give this up for anything, no matter how hec­ tic it gets sometimes. “I’ve never been happier." Representing Newel] Construction at the home builders’ convention were (from left) Jeff Whitney. Annette Bisard and Kim Post. Newell Construction’s team attends Builders Convention Newell Construction s team of Kim Post, president and licensed contractor; Jeff Whitney, field manager; and Annette Bisard, business and financial manager, attended the 49th annual National Association of Home Builders Convention in Las Vegas. Feb. 18-22. The convention was a way for Newell Construction to keep abreast of the changing trends in the residential con­ struction industry. “Quality and customer ser­ vice are two concerns of customers and are the biggest issues facing today's builders" says Post. Continuing increases in lumber prices is a very big problem nationwide The Na tional Association of Home Builders is working closely with Congress and the White House to solve the problem, which directly affects the price of every home Newell Construction is an active member of the local chapter of the Greater Grand Rapids Home Builders Association The company is located in Caledonia Caledonia Tops 546 News Meeting for March 16. We opened with “words to the wise". We also welcomed back Carole S. We wish you much success. Best weight loss tonight is by Joyce, runner up. Donna. KOPS. Paula and teen. Christina. Rita won the HaHa box. Congratulations ladies! You're doing fantastic! Positive action is. don’t skip breakfast. Clean up crew is Gloria and Dorothy. Donna presented “Featured Person” book to Gloria — remember her this week. There will be an officers meeting at Kathy's on March 22 al 7 p.m. for all officers. We’ll begin a new contest on the 23rd. We discussed SRD. And a letter from Polly was read. We closed with a song. We meet Tuesday. 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church. 250 Vine St. Please join us Questions1 Cali Dawn at 891-9370. Caledonia garage sale starts April 8-9 Anyone wanting to 'clean house’ this spring can rem a table for $5 at the Caledonia Communits Education Spring Break Garage Sale Apnl 8-9 The sale w ill be held in the Community Ed Building gym. and sellers will have tune to set up from 8 a m to noon on Thurs . April 8. Hours for the sale will begin right after the setup, and run from noon to 8 p m on Thurs­ day and from 9 a m to 3 p.m. on Friday Hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and popcorn w ill be sold both days to rent a table, prospective sellers should call the Com­ munis Ed office at 891-8117. if you don’t want to wear a safety belt, then suit yourself. But the fact is over 40,000 people injured in car accidents last year would give the shirt off their back for a second chance to buckle up. Stop making excuses and start buckling your safety belt. YOU COULD LEARN A LOT FROM A DUMMY BUCKlfYOURSAFETYBElI �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 23. 1993 Four CHS athletes earn honors by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia was represented on all three winter sports all­ conference squads, as girls’ volleyball and boys’ basket­ ball picks were named last week. Sophomore Dan Simmons wrestled his way to all-con­ ference status at the O-K Gold match Feb. 13. Seniors Liz Mast and Jenny Tuinstra were named by conference coaches to the all-conference volley­ ball team, and point guard Dave Scheid was picked by league coaches for the O-K Gold all-conference basketball squad. Wrestling in the 171-lb. weight class, Simmons chalked up first-place honors in invitationals at Middleville, Rogers, Delton, Caledonia and the Rogers Quad. After capturing the O-K Gold title, he held a 25-3 record going into the individual district tournament. There he placed fourth, qualifying for the regionals. He lost an 8-6 deci­ sion to the eventual state run­ ner-up and lost his second re­ gional match in another deci- Junior Heidi Hoekstra was chosen the recipient of the girls Kaechele Award, which helps pay expenses for a summer basketball camp of her choice. Tom Kaechele congratulates Heidi on the honor. Hoekstra, Ruth are named Kaechele award winners! Four CHS othletes earned all-conference honors for the winter sports season. Dan Simmons (left) is the O-K Gold wrestling champion in his weight division; Jenny Tuinstra and Liz Mast were voted to the all-conference volleyball squad and David Scheid was selected all-conference in basketball. SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! Medicare, B OB S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems i\.. KENT PODIATRY w Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. || T 612 Main Street in Caledonia v. • Call...891-9133 .-J sion, 6-4. He ended with a 27-7 record for the season, but he said he already is working out, with his goal to move up the tournament ladder to the state level next year. "Dan's just done an excel­ lent job this year." said CHS wrestling coach Jim Maxim. Tm glad Danny has his sights set on the state. He has what it takes to get there." CHS varsity volleyball VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 29, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Caledonia Community Schools for special land use for the following public school purposes upon and within the following described lands: A proposed special land use to place, install, construct and use two freestanding classrooms, with related site improvements and appurtenances, all located at or about 9757 Duncan Lake Avenue and upon lands legally described as follows: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest of Section 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, commencing at the Southwest corner of said section, thence North 1825.5 feet along the West line of said section to a point being 275 feet South along the West line of said Section from the centerline of Johnson Street, thence Easterly 550 feet parallel with the centerline of Johnson Street, thence North 275 feet parallel with the West line of said section to the centerline of Johnson Street, thence Easterly 783.48 feet along the centerline of Johnson Street to the East line of the West V2 of Southwest 1/< of said section, thence South 2089.24 feet along the East line of the West V2 of the Southwest % to the Southeast corner of said West V2 of Southwest 1/<, thence West 1332.28 feet along the South line of said section to the place of beginning, Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested special land use. Dated: March 16, 1993 (494) PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA coach Peg Mulherin described her two all-conference seniors as "positive team players" on the squad that won a first-ever volleyball district champi­ onship for Caledonia. Mast, an all-round player, was a 92 percent server, a 100 percent setter and a 91 percent passer. She made 11 solo blocks and blasted the ball back at opponents for 70 kills. With an 81 percent in attacks, she scored 40 points for the Scots this year. A three-year starter on the varsity. Mast earned all-con­ ference honorable mention status last year and served as co-captain of the team this year. Another three-year varsity starter, setter-hitter Tuinstra also earned an O-K Gold hon­ orable mention last year. This year, as co-captain, she served at 93 percent (119/128) with 11 aces, was a 94 percent set­ ter with 150 assists and made 67 points with 39 kills. "The glue of our team," said CHS varsity basketball coach' Larry Rea of his all­ conference senior point guard, Dave Scheid. Averaging 12.5 points per game with a season high of 25 against Middleville, Scheid this year was voted Most Valuable Player by his team­ mates and coaches. He dished off for an average of 4.5 assists/game and averaged 5.8 rebounds, with a game high of 10. "He’s a great leaper," commented Rea, noting that Scheid also blocked eight shots this year. "He was pressed into ser­ vice as our point guard and quarterbacked our team and was the leader," said the coach. "He was the target of our opponents’ defensive game plan, and he often ran the of­ fense double teamed. He’s a great example for the younger players. He models what a student-athlete should be." by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School junior basketball players Heidi Hoekstra and Dustin Ruth have been named the recipients of the 1993 Kaechele Basketball Awards. Established in memory of Carl Kaechele. a former CHS coach and athletic director, the award pays $150 to each winner toward the cost of at­ tending the basketball camps of their choice. The CHS Athletic B<x\sters fund the award with their 50-50 free throw shoot al the home basketball games Winners are chosen from among the junior basketball players on the basis of sport­ smanship. attitude and leader­ ship on and off the court. Representing the Kaechele family, Tom Kaechele presents CHS junior Dustin Ruth the 1993 Kaechele Award at the March 11 Basketball Awards Banquet. WET BASEMENT? The Waterproofing Alternative fswet t»n ] 1-800-968-8333 For free on site inspection ESTATE? 2491 S. Patterson Rd., Gun Lake 1-800-860-LAKE • FAX 792-2110 FOR CLASSIFIED READ MY LIPS! 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Ex-Caledonia stars head into their 2nd year of running Returning Hope track letter winners Todd Whitwam and Amy Leatherman are heading head into their second years as PAINTING-STAININGVARNISHING: InteriorExterior winter rates, rcfercnces-Mike & Rcbbccca Lydy-948-2649 __________ For Rent BANQUET HALL EOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Real Estate Congratulations! GIRL, Stephanie Suzanne, bom Dec. 24. 1992, 12:05 a m., at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, to Luke and Becky Hooiman of Woodland. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Keith and Joanne Kixiiman Sr and John and Joan Shear all of Middleville distance runners for their respective men’s and women’s track squads. Both Whitwam and Leatherman are sophomores and former Caledonia cross­ country stars. 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Community Life Church is made of friends reaching out to our community giving encouragement and expressing Christ’s Love. People Under Construction Through Christ At Community Life Church we are people“under construction.” We do not ex­ pect people to come to us perfect or complete, but invite each one to join us in the process of being changed and created anew by God. Friend Day Celebration Sunday We invite you to come and join our Friend Day Celebration at Caledonia High Cafetorium on March 28th, 10:30 a.m. • Inspiring Sermon • Supervised Nursery • Lunch with Friends • Contemporary Praise and Worship Music with Special Guest Randy & Cheryl Moon • Magic with a Message by Chris Jakeway • Youthful Ministry Program �March 9, 16. 23. 1993 — Special Supplement — The Sun & News. Middleville Ml — S1 Special Supplement 10 • • • TheSun and News rj ijd Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas �S2 — March 9, 16, 23, 1993 — Special Supplement — The Sun & News, Middleville. Ml Special Supplement SUH OHO NCUTS J 4*** id ••• IO it-ilfrTr blX Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas sat No DetmQhor al Land Tax Yaw Sol* Arnott STATE Of MICHIGAN Annual Tax Sale SCHEDULE A’ TAXES OF 1989 AND PRIOR YEARS ANNUAL TAX SALE m the circuit court for th* COUNTY Of BARRY ORDER FOR HEARING NO 93 001 CH ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Teem 1 North Rang. 7 W*«t I hov* reviewed the petition of the State Treoturer who H requeuing o judgement m Favor of »h* stole 090W each parcel of land thereto detrribed For the omountt rlovnod to be due For lore. >ntere*t and charge* on each parcel <d land and that th* land* be told For the amount* claim ed by th* Stat* H it ordered that the petition will be brought on For hearing and judgement at the April term of thr* Court to be held at Hotting* in th* County of Barry Stat* oF Micfugon on th* l»t doy al April. 1993 At th* opening ol Court on that day all per ton* who hov* an inter ett m th* lond* or ony port thereat who with to contetf th* lion downed by th* Slot* tholl appear m thn court and bl* their obyochont with the derh on or beta* th* hrtl doy oF th* term oF rhr* Court mentioned abov* and o judgement will be made at coquetted m th* peti Non II the amount* due are not potd It i* Further ordered that th* land* devcrtbed m th* petition will b* told lor th* tore* mteretf and charge* on th* Fwtt Tuetdoy in Moy thereafter beginning oi 10 00 A M on that doy or day* otter that or* necettary to (ampler* th* tai* oi each parcel at th* oHk* ol th* County Treoturer oral a locofion ttlerted by th* I r*a*ur*r at th* County **oi ol th* County mentioned abov* the* tol* will b* open to th* public and *ach parcel detertbed m the judgement tholl b* .*parol*lr oHwed lor tol* and told to th* perron who pay* th* Full amount rborged again*! th* port *1 and accept* th* *mall*»t undivided mteretf In th* property Any parcel ol lond that It not told on th* iirit ottering tholl b* reotter *d on th* tucc*eding doy. or belor* th* clot* ol th* tol* II not told on th* terond ottering th* County Tr*o*ur*r tholl bid oH th* parcel in the nomt ol the Stat*. Wlfnet* th* Hon Richard M Shutter. Circuit Judge. and th* t*al ol th* taid Circuit Court ol Borey County thit 23rd doy ol February 1993 Count*! tign«d. Nancy Botrimo, Clerk Richard M Shutter. Circuit Judge COUNTY OF BARRY .. STATE OF MICHIGAN ” STATE OF MICHIGAN tot th* Matter at th* Petition ol th* Stet* Treasurer at th* Stat* ol Michigan, tot behalf ol teld State, tor th* tel* ol certain land* lor tai** a****o*d thereon. TO THF CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY DOUGLAS 8 ROBERTS Stat* Treasurer For th* ol land ar* (a) th* total amount ol delinquent tax** which moy lawfully b* told of th* n*«t annual tax sol* tb) mf*c*tf calculated o* provided by low Io th* hrs! day ol Moy (c) a county property tax ad mmittration l*e oi lour percent with a mmwwum ol $1 00 and $10 00 lor *xp*ns*t aH m accordance With th* act mentioned above Therelor* your piomtrtt request* Doted February 18 1992 DOUGLAS 8 ROBERTS STATl TMASuMR by Donald Bangel Abwwstrator local Property Service* Dnrtwon Authorued repretentarrv* oi S»a*e Treasurer 1 0801 003-003-00 A PAR OF LAHO IN NE FRl . SEC 3 1 ’ DISC AS MG AT Nt COR SIC 3 TH SODfG 17 E Al f SIC II 1756 49 FT TH N 8* OEG 47 30 W 330 n TH N 0 DfG I? W 14*3 99 FT TH S 89 DIG 01 t IMF! TH N0DIG 17 W 284 FT TH N SEC II TH S 89 DEG 01 (165 FT TO POB SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS E Al E SEC II 718 FT TO POB TH SO DFG 17 f 1008 49 R TH N 88 OtG 47"3O W PARA TO f 8 W % II 330 FT TH N 0 DFG 17 W RAR A TO THf f SEC II 1757 99 FT TO N SEC II TH $ B9 OEG 01 f Al N SfC U 10 ROS TH S 0 DFG 17 E 718 FT TH $ 89 DFG 01 E 10 ROS TO POB SUBJ TO HWY R W OVER N 60 FT * SUBJ TO A LIFE (STATt M THF N 264 FT OF SO I ANO IN RAlRH I HANCMFTT 8 NINA M HANCMFT OR THt SURVIVOR OF THfM (X RAR Of LAND IN NF FRAC . SFC 3 1 7 OF SC AS MG AT Nt COR OF SO SK 3 TH $ 0 DFG 17 MIN I Al I SFC II 1756 49 FT T H N 89 DFG 47 MIN 30 SFC W 330 FT TH N 0 OFG >7 MIN W 1493 99 FT TH S 89 DFG 01 MIN t IM FT TH N 0 DFG 17 MUN W 264 FT TO SFC II TH S 89 OFG 01 MIN t IM FT TO ROB SUBJ TO FASCMfNTS 1990 1841.59 2 08 01 006 002 10 COM IN W '5 OF M SfC 6 TIN R7W AT A ROIN1 ON S SCC UNI 2 BOOS I OF « '. POST TH N RAR WITH HIS ’A UNF 871 FT TH tASTFBIY RAR WITH S SFC I INF 100 FT TH SOUTHFRIY PAR WITH N I S V. l»4E 871 FT TO S SFC UNF TH WfSTERIV 100 FI TO ROB 1990 42.61 3 0801 006 003 00 All OF SF % SEC 6-1 ? W OF PUBllC ROAD (X COMM NW COR St 7. TH E 114 ROS S 50 ROS W 64 ROS S TO HIGHWAY W SO ROS N TO BEG 1990 223067 4 06 01 006 006 00 E 29 A OF E ’A SW '4 SEC 6-17 EX E IM FT OF S 900 H OF SE 7. OF SW 7. OF SEC 6-17 Also EX S 350 FT OF W 250 FT OF E 29 A OF 5 0801 006007 00 N 50 ROS OF W 114 ROS OF SE ’ . SEC 6-17 ANO W 2 ROS OF SI 10 ROS OF SE 7. SEC 6-1 7 1990 417.02 6 08-01 006-013-00 COMM SW COR SEC 6-1-7. TH N 13 . ROS E 7‘-5 RDS S 13% ROS W 7% ROS TO BEG 1990 70681 7 08-01 007 005 00 COM AT NW COR OF SFC 7-1 7 TH S 132 FT TH F 165 FT TH N 132 FT TH W IM FT TO ROB EX COM 132 FT S OF NW COR SEC 7 17 TH E 77 FT TH N S3 FT TH W 77 FT TH S 53 FT TO BEG AISO COM 8 RO S OF NW COR SEC 7 1 7 1H E 77 Fl FOR ROB TH E 12 FT TH N 53 FT TH W 12 FT TH S S3 FT TO BEG 1990 7B1 70 Sa. Mo Ooicription aiLand Tax Yea Sai* Amount Sa* No Detcnphor ci land Tax Y*cr ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP T*wn 1 North Rang* 7 West ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Teem 1 North Rang* 7 W**t SALTIMORf TOWNSHIP Tewe 2 North Rang* 8 W**t 25 0801 026-011 00 PAR E % SE 7. SEC 26-1 7 COM AT SW COR TH E 250 FT TH N 300 Fl TH W 250 Fl 1H S 300 FT IO BEG 1990 1 903 40 26 0801 026-012 00 RAR IANO IN NE COR OF NW . OF NF . DE SC AS 10 ROSE ANO W BY 16 ROS NANO S 1990 695 36 T> 08-01027-018-20 COM Al PT ON W II SEC 77 WHERE E 8 W RD INTERSECTS 1HFNCE S 27 ROS THENCE E TO CENT M 66 THENCE SIY 263 FT Al CENT M 66 ROB THENCE SlY Al CENT M 66 220 Fl THENCE W 251 FT THENCE NIY PAR TO CENT M 66 720 FT THENCE E TO POB 1.3 A 1990 16487 28 0801 077-019-00 W 120 A NW % SEC 27 1 7 EX 2 A IN NW COR OF SC AS BEG 10 RDS S OF NW COR OF SO SEC TH E PAR WITH E 8 W 7. U 16 ROS TH N PAR WITH N • S 7. U 10 ROS TH PARA WITH E ■ W ’• II 5 ROS 5 FT 6 IN IN THE S PARA WITH N 8 S % II 15 ROS TH W PARA WITH E 8 W '. II 21 ROS 5 FT 6 IN TH N PARA WITH N I S % II 5 ROS TO POB EX PARCEL SOLD TO MUCH STATE HWY 8 CONSUMERS POWER CO OA1EO 4 27 67 RECORDED ON 1314 P223 OESC BEG Al SEC COR COMMON TO SEC 21 27 8 »1 7 TH S 0 OEG 40*30" E 1343 05 FT TO THE P C OF A I OEG 30 CURVE TO THE IEFT HAV iNG A RAD OF 3819 72 n 8 A CENTRAL ANG Of 16 OEG 55 10" TH SlY Al TH ARC OF SO CURVE A DIST OF 1127 96 FT TO PT OF TANGENCY TH S 17 OEG 35 40* E 300 FT TO POINT OF ENDING EX MG IN NE COR OF W % OF E % OF NW . OF SEC 27-1-7 TH W Al N II OF SEC 330 FT TH 5 1320 FT TH E 330 FT TH N 1320 FT TO POB ALSO EX BEG AT A PT 330 FT W OF NE COR Of W % Of E 1. Of NW ' . OF SfC 27 1 7 TH W Al N II Of SEC 330 FT TH S 660 FT TH E 330 FT TH N 660 FT TO POB 1990 1 886 59 29 08-01 027-019 20 MG AT A POINT 330 FT W Of THE NE CORN OF W OF E % OF NW 7. SEC 27-1 7 TH W ALONG THE N LINE OF SEC 330 FT TH S 660 FT TH E 330 FT TH N 660 FT TO POB SUBJ TO EASEAAENT 1990 1,218.06 30 08-01 028-011-00 A PARCEl OF IANO SW V, SEC 28 1 7 BEG PT CEN RO DUE E 593 31 TH N 09 DEG 56 30 E 307 66 TH N 01 DEG 23 E 86 61 FROM SW COR SEC 28 TH N 01 DEG 23 E 130.00 . TH S 89 OEG 38 E 678.80 TH S 01 DEG 09 W 130 00 FT TH N 89 DEG 38 W 679 101 TO POB EX BEG AT PT IN CENT OF RD WHICH UES E 593.31 FT 8 N 9 DEG 56 30 E 131 83 FT FROM SW COR oi *d tec 28. TH S 89 OEG 38 E 706 99 FT TH N I OEG 9 E 260 FT TH N 89 DEG 38 W 679 10 FT TO C/l Of RO TH S 1 DEG 23 W 86 61 FT TH S 9 DEG 56 30 W 175.83 FT TO POB 1990 219.06 31 08-01028^017-00 COM AT A PT ON W II OF SEC 28-1 7 WHICH IS 598 FT S OF NW COR OF S 50 A OF W % OF SW 7. OF SEC RUN S 88 DEG 30 MIN E 623 54 FT M/l TO CENT OF JENKINS ROAD WHICH IS TRUE POB TH N 88 OEG 30 MIN W 240 FT TH S PARA W1 W U OF SEC 160 FT TH S 88 OEG 30 MIN E TO CENT OF JENKINS RO TH N Al C/l OF SD RO TO POB 1990 746.61 33 08-01 028-017-10 BEGAT W LINE SEC 281 7 596 FT S OF NW COR OF S 50 A Of W > SW ■/. SO SEC TH S ON SEC II 279 FT S 88 DEG 30 E 628 FT TO CEN Of HWY N IN HWY 281 23 FT N 88 DEG 30 W 623 54 FT TO BEG EX COM AT A PT IN W II Of SEC 281 7 which rt 598 FT S Of NW COR Of S 50 A Of W , Of SW . Of SEC RUNN ING S 88 DEG 30 E 623 54 FT M l TO CENTER OF JENKINS RO WHICH IS TRUE POB TH N 88 OEG 30 W 240 FT TH S PAR WITH W II OF SEC 160 FT TH S 88 DEG 30 E TO CENT OF JENKINS RD TH N AL C I OF SO RO TO POB 1990 19585 33 08-0102802100 BEG SW COR SEC 2817 N 2 DEG 15 E 275 53 FT S 88 DEG 30 E 617 09 FT $9 DEG 5630* W 263 50 FT W 574 FT TO BEG 1990 907 63 34 08-01-031-002-00 N 30 A OF NE . NW’. SEC 3) 17 EX COM 125 FT S OF NE COR NW 7. SEC 31 17 TH W 250 FT PAR TO 8 36 FT S Of S Ld« Of 1 STORY FRAME HOUSE TH N 125 FT E 250 FT. 5 125 FT TO BEG 1990 1 306 88 35 06-01 031 022 00 AU W OF CREEK OF N 60 A NW SEC 31 1990 38669 36 080 ' 032-002 00 THE N 5 AC OF THE S . SW . SE . SEC 32 I 7 ALSO that PART Of THE E % Of SW '. Of so SEC 32 1 7 LYING E Of HWY 8 N Of A STRAIGHT EXTENSION LN W TO THE HWY Of THE S IN Of THE N 5 AC Of THE SE . SE . SEC 32 1 7 5.18 A M I 1989 441 69 37 0801 032 002 20 A PARCEL M S . SW % SE . SEC 22 I 7 COMMM ON S IN SEC 32 AT A PT 785 97 (OF NW CO« SEC 5-17 PfNNFlElD TWP CAlNOUN CO MU THEN E ALG S SEC U SEC 32 ’328 81 TO SE COR SW % SE % SEC « TKNNALGE .11 3B3 TO A PT THE TRUE POB THEN N ON E z. LI W TO PT THEN WSTlY M A STRAIGHT tl TO A PT ON N 8 S . D SEC 32 WHCH ICS «92 N Of S % PST SEC 32 THEN S 2TO TO A PT THEN ESTIY M A ST8AIGHT LN TO PT A M*«G TRUE POB ALSO THAT PART E % SW . SEC 32 1 7 E Of HWY a IY»*G BETWEEN STRAIGHT EXTENSION W Of N 8 S PROP U TO HWY 6 25 A M I 1990 I 067 72 38 0801 032 00360 BEG AT A PT ON E 8 W II Of SEC 32 1 7 S 89 DEG 04 37 E 1668 13 H FROM W . POST TH S 89 OEG 04 37 E 420 FT TH S 00 OEG 07 02 W 1060 FT TH N 89 OEG 04 37 W 420 FT TH N 00 OEG 07 02 ( 1060 FT TOPOB 10 22 A 1990 718 15 39 0801 032 007 00 61 08 02 020’7800 PARSE .NW SECM T2NR8W COMCINT POST SO SEC TH N 2 CMS X> IKS THN47S(MG W 10 CHS 81 IKS TO POB TH N 47 S OEG W ICH TH N 4} 5 DEG E 2 3 CMS TMS47SOEG E 1 CH TH S 42 5 OEG W 2 5 CH TO POB ’. A M I BALTIMORE TWP 199V 49 15 62 0607 022 127 00 A PAR MC 272 8 COM N POST TH W 250 n FOR POB TH W 250 FT TH S 1760 FT TH E 250 FT TH N 1760 FT TO POB 10 10 A 1990 610 40 63 0602 022 12600 A PAR SEC 22 2 8 COM N . POST FOR POB TH W 250 FT THS 1760 FT TH I 250 FT TH N 1760 FT IO POB 10 10 A 40 0801 032 01600 W % NE SEC 32 1 7 1990 3 064 94 41 0801 033 00810 BEG AT A PONT ON . UN( Of SEC 33 WHICH IS 550 FT ( Of W ’. POST Of SAID SEC TH ( ALONG . SIC LlNt 126 FT TH S PA WITH W SEC UN( TO A POINT ON N BANK Of CREEK TH WESTERLY ALONG N BANK TO A STAKE TH N PAR WITH W SEC LINE 200 FT TO POB 1990 695 36 BUCKHOCN PARK 43 06-01 033014 00 LOT 5 BUCKHORN PARK EX E 2% FI 1990 734 OB 44 06-01 036-001-00 COM AT NW COR TH E 530 FT TH S 240 FT TH W 530 FT TH N 240 FT TO MG OF FOLLOW ING COM AT SW COR SI . SE . Of THf FOLLOWING COM Al SW COR SE W 16 2 CHS TH 5 24 92 CHS TO BEG 1990 529 34 ■ALTNAORt TOWNSHIP Yawn 2 North Rang* 8 W**t 46 08-02 002 152 00 COM Al W 7. POST SEC 2 2 8 FOR 6EG TH E 436 FT TH N 215 FT TH W 436 FT TH 5 215 FT TO POB 2 15 A M l 1990 1,104.21 47 0802-002 253-00 PAR COM 250 FT W OF SE COR SW '. NE FRl 7. SEC 2 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP TH N 275 FT. TH W 450 FT TH S 775 FT TH E 450 FT TO POB 2 84 A M/l 1990 466 84 48 0802 002 302 00 BEG 16 ROS E OF W 7. POST SEC 2 2 8 S 20 ROS E 16 ROS N 20 ROS W 16 RDS TO BEG 2 AC 1990 943 24 50 0802 008204 20 PAR NE FRL 7. SEC 3 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP COM NW COR PARC 080200320400 TH E 170 FT M/l TOPOB. THS 160 FT Ml THE 100 FT M/l. TH N 160 Fl M/l TH W 100 FT M/l TO POB 0.37 A M/l. 1990 652 17 51 0802 004 201 01 COM AT SW COR NW ’. NE 7. FOR POB TH NORTH ALONG N 8 S % II 832 7 FEET TO A POINT 679 FT SOUTH OF N 7. PST TH SEIY tN A STRAIGHT II TO A POINT 90 FT EAST OF N 8 S 7. u OF SEC 4 ANO 300 FT N OF N .11 SEC 4. THS 300 FT TON .11 TH W 90 FT TO 52 08 02 004 22800 POB NE COR N FRl 7. NE 7. SEC 4 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP TH W 405 ON N SEC IN TO POB TH 5 157 TH W 200 TH N 25 TH W 109 TH N 127 M l TO N IN SO SEC TH E 309 FT M I ON N IN TO POB W EASE AS OESC IN 53 0802-004 403-00 COM SW COR Of THAT PART Of THE SE . SEC 4 12NR8W TWP Of BALTIMORE WHICH UES N Of COUNTY RO RUNNING E 8 W IHPOUGH SO . SEC MIXER RO) TH E 867 FT FOR POB TH N TO N IN SE ’. SEC 4 TH E 262 fl TH S TO SO COUNTY RO TH WTO POB 12 H AMI 1990 678 94 54 0802 007 401 00 W ' . W > SE 7. SEC 7 2 8 60 AC 1990 I 467 47 55 0807018379 00 E 10 A Of S 16 A Of E ‘. Of SW . SEC 10 EX I A BALTIMORE TWP 1990 >11077 56 0802 011 151 00 W 23 A SW . NW . SEC 11 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP EX N 33 FEET THEREOF 22 1990 I 282 60 57 0802 011 17800 SE . NW T. SEC H T2NR8W BALTIMORE TWP EX COM NE COR SE ‘. NW . TH W 609 FT TO POB TH 5 I DEG 19 MIN W 652 6 H TH W 660 H TH N 652 6 FT TH E 675 FT TO POB ALSO EX NW . SE . NW .SO SECT 20 A M I 1990 I »4 32 58 0802 012 47800 PAR SE . SE . SEC 12 T2N R8W COM SW COR SE % SE % SO SEC th E S45 FT FOR POB TH E 435 FT TH N 500 FT Th ( 345 FT TH N 282 FT TH W 775 FT TH S 782 FT TO POB 10 I A Mv l 1990 I 576 30 $9 08-0201 a Ml 00 PARC NW COR NW - NE . POB N 7. POST SO SEC ’4 T2N RBW BALTMMOBE TWP}" TH 5 379 FT TH E 100 FT M I TH N 68 DEG 59 E 246 FT M I TO PT 290 FT S N SEC LN TH N 290 H TH W 330 R IO POB 2 64 A M l " AOOEO FOR CLAWfCATION, !-99C 4 069 29 1990 310 22 TOTAL 3’8 64 0602 031 JOO 00 Nt SEC 31 12N RRW 160 A M I 199V 4 Nil 46 65 0602 031 352 00 PAR COM SW COR SW f Rl . SEC 31 T2N RBW TH E 330 FT TO POB TH E 357 96 FT M I TH N 2640 FT M l TO 8 8 W % II TH W 815.72 FT M I TO W II SO FRl SEC TH S 2376 FT M I TH ( 330 FT TH S 264 n TO POB 3* 60 A M I 1990 616 64 67 0602 034 37600 COM AT SW COR Of E . SW ’. SEC 34 2 8 TH E ALONG S UNE 574 FT TH N 454 FT TH W 574 FT TH S 454 FT TO POO 5 96 A. 1990 0602 038127 00 ( , NW % SEC 352 8 IX MG AT SECOR NW ’. SEC 35 TH W 40 ROS FOR POB TH N 40 ROS IO IRON POST TH I TO CEN Of HIGHBANK CM(K TH SWIV ALONG CIN Of CMEK TO LINE TH W TO BEG 37 S AC 1990 2 209 33 •»» n LONG BEACH PLAT 70 08 02 040 00 7 00 LOTS 9 10 31 8 32 LONG MACH PtAT 0 36 72 1990 1 441 81 0602 07602600 PAR SW . SEC 4 T2NR8W 8AL1IMORITWP COM W V. POST SO SEC TH S 89 OEG 54 ( 785 16 FT TH S 09 DIG 15 f 170S 46 FT TH N 89 DIG 32 30 < *46 62 f 1 IO NE < OR OUT LOT 0 CAPPON COUNTRY ACMS FOR POB 1HN89 0EG37M E 630 FT TH N 00 OEG 27 30 W6I8FT ALONG N 8 S % INTHS89DEG 37 30 W 704 6B FI TH S 07 OEG TO 55 ( 622 5 FT TO POB 9 S A M l ALSO LOTS 21 22 24 8 25 Of CAPPONS COUNTRY ACRES 2 32 A TOTAL 11 82 A M/l 1990 355 88 BARRY TOWNSHIP North, Rang* 8 W**l 73 0603 001 001 00 COM AT A POINT 400 FT N 8 286 FT W Of SW COR OF I % SW FRl 7. SEC I 1 9 FOR PLACE Of 8EG TH N 236 Fl TH W TO SHORE Of FAIR LAKE TH ALONG SHORE IO A PT W Of BEG TH E 120 FT TO MG PAR 1990 I 007 71 74 0603-001 008 00 BEG AT SE COR W % SW V. SEC I I 9 TH W 4)5 FT TH N IOn FOB BEG TH W 116 FT TH N 17 OEG 25 W S3 45 FT TH E 132 FI THS 51 FT TO BEG PAR 1990 87B 97 75 06 03 001 023 00 COMM SE COR SW . SEC 1 I 9 TH N 50 RDS W 48 ROS S 50 ROS E 48 ROS IO BEGINNING IS AC EX COM SE COR SW 7. SEC I I 9 TH N 330 FT TH W 330 Fl TH 5 330 FT TH E 330 FT TO POB 1990 573 21 76 0603 002 01600 COM AT IHTER Of WUCOBB R 8 S USEC 2 I 9 FOR BEG IH W 660 N 257 5 I 660 6 S 257 5 POB 3 AC 1990 179 90 77 0603 002 014 00 N % N . NE . MC 2 I 9 56 AC 1990 2 150 20 78 0603003009 00 A PAR OF IANO IN THE NW 7. Of UC 3 UN P9W BARRY TWP BARRt CO Ml OESC AS COM AT THE NW COR Of SO SEC TH S 825 5 FT FOR POB THf 1000 FT TH S 4B0 FT TH W 1000 FT TH N 400 FT TO POB HAC 1990 449 60 79 0603007 017 00 COM AT CEN Of SEC 7 TIN 89W TH N 01 OEG 4144 WON . 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POST SO SEC IN S 0 DEG 11 30 E 379 h W 247 FT N 0 DEG 1130 W 379 FT TH E 247 FT IO BEG 1990 3 095 31 6*6 061301800305 PAR X Nt . NE . St - SEC 18 39 COME '.PO THSODEGIISO t 560 FT FOR POB TH NO DtG 11'30 w 125 H TH W 247 FT TH $125 FT TH t 347 FT MORE OR LESS TO POB 1990 705 23 648 08 13000011 10 A PAR X TH SW . SEC 2039 COM AT TH SW COR OF SA® SEC 30 TH N 0 DEG U MX 30 SEC E $38 05 H TO TH POB TH N 0 DtG 14 MX 30 SECt 308 OSH THS890tGS2MX E63500FT TH SODEG 14 MM 30 SEC W 308 05 FT TH NX DtG 52 MX W 615 FT TO TH POB 650 061303601810 1990 733 92 631 OBI3027 01200 COM AT XTERSECTiON OF N UNt SEC 27 WITH CEN I Mt M 43 TH W 220 FT TH S 30C FT TH E 7K FT Th N 300 FT TO MG 1990 34 90 So«e DetcrtpOon No ol land Tai Year Sate Amount RUTLAND TOWNSHIP Tewe 3 North Rang* * West Sate No Description Tai at land Year Sale Amount TNORNAPPLC township Taw» 4 North Rm<* 10 Weet 679 0814011-00810 COMS .POST SEC 11-410 TH ElY 264 FT Al S SEC U TH NIY 330 FT PARALLEL WITH N 8 $ % II FOR POB TH WLY 132 FT PARALLEL WITH S SEC U TH NIY 330 FT PARALLEL WITH N 8 S % U TH ELY 132 FT TH SIV 330 FT TO POB 1 AC M L 1990 339 49 680 38 14-011 03030 COM 967 H E FROM S v. POST SEC 11-410 THN JOB FT THW 206 FT TH N 122 FT THE 297 FT M l TO PT 16 RDS W Of E I 8 IME SO SEC 11 TH SLY 20 RDS PARALLEL TOE 1 8 iME TO $ LM $£C 11 TH W 89 FT M I TO POB EX E 12 FT OF THE E 206 FT THEREOF 1990 >02 49 681 0814011-040-00 COM SW COR SE Y. SEC 11 410. TH t 40 RDS TO POB TH NK) ROOS TH E 40 ROOS TH S 20 ROOS TH W 34 ROS TH $ 20 RDS TH W 6 ROOS TO POB EXCEPT A PARCEL X THE NW COR THEREOF 775 FT E * W BY 200 FT N t $ ALGONQUIN LAME RfSORT PROPERTIES 656 0613050-051 00 LOTS 44 45 ANO S 40 FT LOT 46 UNIT 1 AlGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES 1990 760 25 ALGONQUIN LAME RESORT PROPERTIES NO 2 657 0613060-107 00 W ■>, LOT 417 AND LOT 416 AlGONQUJX LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NO 2 1990 1.851.61 ALGONQUIN SHORES 658 0613070-01000 LOT 10 ALGONQUW SNORES 1990 1 497 06 659 08 1 3076034 00 IO’ 52 AIGONQUM SHORES ALSO COM NW COR LOT $2 TH Wl V 20 FT IO Nt COR LOT 51 TH S X STRAIGHT II THRU SE COR LOT 51 TO WATERS EDGE ALGONQUIN LAKE 1H ELY Al WATERS EDGE TO PT DUE S OF BEG TH N TO MG 1990 37829 660 08 IJ 070035 00 COM Al NE COR LOT 54 ALGONQUIN SHORES 5 89 DtG 20 E 132 FT $ 173 30 N 89 DtG 20 W 132 FT N 173 3 FT TO MG 1990 89300 PINt HAVEN ESTATES 662 06 13195 001 >8 LOT 18 PINE HAVEN ESTATES 1990 690 29 PIONEER ACITES 663 061320002200 LOT 30 PiONttR ACRES LOT 1990 1 56043 TREATS LfTTLE ACRES 665 0613 24000300 IOT 7 TREATS LITTLE ACRES 1990 1 629 98 666 0813 240003 11 IOT 9 1990 566 26 667 08 13 24000605 IOTS 1819 TREATS imiE ACRES 1990 635 71 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Teem 4 North Range 10 Weet 668 0814-001 00310 N 495 H OF NE SW '/. SEC 1 4 10 EX TH W 528 FT THEREOF 9 A. 1990 803 72 669 0814 002-017 40 COM AT SE COR SEC 2 4-10 TH W 2112 FT ON S SEC IN FOR POB TH N 1 DtG 46 W 206 0 FT. PARALLEL WITH E SEC LINE TH W 271 65 FT TH SI V 206 M L TO A PT ON S UNt SO SEC 2 275 6 R W OF POB TH E 275.6 FT TO POB 1990 901.02 670 08 14 007 005 00 S 65 RDS SW FRl % SEC 7 4 10 65 A 1990 2 250 96 671 06 14 008012 20 EAST 343 FT OF WEST 674 FT OF SE % SE % SEC 84 10 EXCEPT THE NORTH 235 FT OF THE EAST 40 FT THtRLOF 10 1 ACRE Ml 1990 2 168.33 672 0814 008012 30 THE E 260 FT OF THE W 934 n OF SE % OF SE . SEC 84 10 EX N 235 H TKRfOF ALSO EX THAT PART OF N 485 FT THEREOF WHICH IS INCLUDED IN PARCEL OF LAND THAT EX TENDS 450 FT W FROM E LINE OF SEC 8 1990 410 84 673 0814 009 012 00 BEG AT N COR SEC 9 4 10 THN 88 DtG 37 04 E Al N LINE SO SEC 660 FT FOR POB TH N 88 DtG 37 04 E 442 FT TH SOI DEG 11 33 E 2639 2 FT TH S 88 DtG 34 53 W 442 FT TH N 01 DtG H 33 W 2639 48 FT TO PO8 26 78 1990 1 051 05 674 0814 009 020-20 COM Nt COR SW ’ . SEC 9-4-10 FOR MG THN S 650 FT THEN W 652 FT THEN NIT ALONG CREEK TO N UNt OF SW . THEN E 900 FT TO MG 10 AC MORE OR LESS 1990 973 56 675 0814 0094721 10 COMM ON SIME SEC »l IO $MDEG*8 37 W 1517 67 FT FROM SE COR SEC 9 TH $ M DtG 48 37- W 220 FT ALSO SEC LINE TH N 1 DtG 04 W 200 FT Al W LN OF E 4t$ FT OF SW . SE v. THNMDEG48 3T E3BFT THN I DtG 04 W 460 FT TH N M DtG 48 37' E 192 FT TH S I DtG 04 E 660 FT Al W IME OF E >95 HOFSW.OFSOSETtTO POB 1990 777 31 676 0814-010001 4» COM AT PT ON SEC IME BET SECS K0 T4N R10W AND 113 RDS 7 IKS W OF K COR SEC 10 THS 6 RDS I* IKS THW 2 RDS 11 IKS TH NWLY ALONG RR 6 RDS 1$ IKS TO SEC IME TH I 3 RDS 8 IKS TO BEG SA I960 819 38 677 08144M l 034 « S TO A OF E . SW N SEC 11410 >0 AC I960 1 330 41 678 0814-011-09600 BEG Al A PT ON N t $ IME SEC 11-4->0 POST 1HN730 B3FT TH E 660 FT PA8AU1U TO S SEC U TH $ 730 83 R Th W 660 FT TO POB 11 07 A TH w 20 RDS TO BEG also Ex 8 RDS f t W BV X RDS N 8 $ M SE AlSO EX BEG AT DM COB SE . SEC 11-410 THE 40 RDS FOR BEG Th £ 6 RDS N 20 RDS W6 RDS S 20 RDS TO BEG ALSO EX BEG AT S . POST SEC 11 TH E 8 RDS FOR BEG TH N 30 RDS »h E 8 RDS TM$30BD5 W 8 RDS TO BEG '”0 Sole No 236 52 1990 333 77 682 08)4-022-013-00 COM AT N V. COR SEC 22 410 TH E 748 4 FT TH $ 41 DEG 05 E 610.4 FT TO CEN OF HWY FOR BEG THS 41 DEG 05 E 230 FT TH S 57 DEG 25 W 200 FT TH N 41 DEG 05 W 220 FT TH N 57 DtG 25 E 200 FT TO BEG PAR 1990 1 073 74 683 08 ’ 4 077 -008 00 MG 940 5 FT W OF Nt COR SEC 27 4 10 S 2150 8 FT W 50 FT FOR BEG W 165 FT. N 198 FT E 165 FT $ 196 FT TO MG PAR 1990 174 73 686 0814 030012 X THORNAPPLE THE W « ACRES OF TH EAST 170 ACKS OF N , SEC 304-10 EXCEPT PP NO OB 14-038012 10 AlSO EXCEPT PP NO 0814 030012 40 X ACRES M l 1990 2.322 51 687 06 14 030012 40 COM AT NW COR SEC 30410 TH N 89 DEG 3459 E 7784 31 FT Al N LINE SO SEC FOR POB TH S ® DtG 05 48 W 726 FT PARALLEL TO E LMf OF N '6 SEC X TH N 89 DtG 34 5V E 300 FT TH N ® DEG 05 48 E 726 H TH S 89 DEG 34 58 W 300 FT TO POB 5 ACRES M/l 1990 395 40 689 0814 032 015-00 COM AT SE COR OF SEC 32 4 10 TH W 497 FT FOR POB TH W 190 FT N 195 FT E 190 FT. $ 195 FT TO POB PAR 1990 1.166 23 690 OB 14-032-027 00 PART OF NW FRl /. SEC 32-410 COM SW COR SO TRI . SEC TH N TO SHORE HARWOOD LAKE TH $ 220 FT TO BEG TH S 83 OfG 45 E 3X FT TH $ TO E W % II TH W TO WII OF SEC TH N TO MG 1990 857 90 *41 0814-032031 00 COM AT SW COR NW FRl ■/. SEC 32 4 10 TH N TO WATERS EDGE HARWOOO LAKE 1H E 60 FT FOR MG TH S 220 FT E 40 FT. N 220 FT TO WATERS EDGE TH ALONG SHORE NWLY TO BEG PAR 1990 1.937.08 692 0814 032 033-® COM AT SW COR NW FRl 7. SEC 32-4-10 N TO WATERS EDGE OF HARWOOD LAKE E ALONG WATER EDGE 100 FOR BEG THE 100 S 230 W 100 N 200 TO MG PAR 1990 1.281.87 693 0814-034 01010 A PARCEL 300 FT E * W 8 225 FT N 8 S OFF SOUTH ENO OF LAND DES AS MG AT PT ON W LINE SEC 34-1 10 598 FT S OF W 7. POST TH E 476 FT TH S 714 8 FT TH W 476 FT TH N 714 8 FT TO BEG 1990 1,069 16 694 0814-035-018® COM NW COR SEC 35-4-10. THEN S 1392.6 FT. THEN £ 73J 9 FT TO WLY ROW M 37 TH N 19 DEG 32 W 79.1 FT FOR MG THIS DESCR THEN N 19 DEG 32 W 297 7 FT THEN S 73 DEG 50 W 153 FT THEN S 14 DEG 38 E 265 FT THEN N 84 DEG 8 E 1® FT TO BEG. 1990 1.474 58 NOFFKE S SOUTH LAKE SHORE PLAT 695 06 14 070 011 ® THORNAPPLE LOT 138 14 OFNOFFKE S SOUTH IK SHORE PLAT IOT 1990 3.754.51 696 ® 14 090003 ® IOT 2 HILLTOP ESTATES. 1989 11 63 1990 264 75 TOTAL 27638 WOOOLAND TOWNSHIP Tewn 4 North Range 7 We*t 697 ®15 ®l 10004 COM 275 FT $ OF W 1 8 POST OF NW SEC 1-47 TH S 2® FT TH E 435.6 FT. TH N 2® FT. TH W 436 5 FT TO POB 1990 607 95 696 08 IS-®I 426-07 COM X FT $ Of 7. II ON E SIDE SEC 1-4-7 TH $10 ROS W 16 RDS N 10 ROSE 16 RDS TO MG LESS THE S » FT EX COM 165 FT S OF 7. U POST ON E SO SEC 1 TH N X FT W 16 RDS TH $ X FT TH E 16 RDS TO MG ALSO EX W 110 not N65FT OF FOL COM XFT SOF % POST E S®t S 10 RDS W 16 RDS N 10 ROSE 16 ROS TO BEG 1990 634 86 699 081800010002 BEG ON N I 8 II SEC 3-4-7 343 FT E OF N 8 5 ' . II TH N 2 DEG 13 E 957 FT TH W 340 FT TH N 2 OfG 13 E 320 FT THW 29 FT THS110 FT 1HW60FT TH S ® FT TH W 2® FT TH S 250 FT TH W 260 FT TH ESELY 860 FT TO A PT 165 FT W OF N 8 $ 7. U ON N 1/8 UNt TH $ 88 DEG 41 E 5® FT TO POB 1990 29942 7® 08 15-005 30002 A PARCEL 25RD5E8W8YXRDSN8SM NE COB OF E % OF SW '4 SEC 5-47 EX E I® FT OF N 435 6 FT 1990 601 99 7B« 0B 18034 30009 COM SW COR HIRAM WAITS LOT ON W S®E SADDLEBAG LX THNTOCENHWV WXRDS S X RDS NE LY ON SHORE OF IK TO BEG 1990 319 16 Description Tai Ot land Yeor Sale Amount WOOOLAND TOWNSHIP (MCLAUGHLIN SUBDIVISION Description Tai ot land Yeor Sole Amount YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Town 3 North. Ra««* 10 Weal 705 O815-O40O37.® LOT 41 8 W , IOT 40 McLAUGHLM SUBD WOOOLAND TWP SEC 44 7 1990 3 412 91 OTTLAND SHOPES 706 »15045-014 ® LOT 18 OTTLANO SHORES SEC 5-47 ”N> 322 49 EAG1E POINT NO. 4 » 15-070 039® LOTS IX 8 131 EAGLE POMT 84 1990 174 44 709 Sale No HILLSIDE PARK 710 » 1507$ 006 X LOT 7 HKLSOf PARK 7ORDAN IK LESS THE N •0 FT '”0 207 33 711 ® I $070012 ® LOT 12 HILLSIDE PARK 1990 I 659 82 712 »15075014® IOT 15 HlllSIOt PARK N X FT IOT 16 HlllSIOt PARK ”90 1 $28 25 INNOVATION SUBDIVISION 713 0815060011 ® LOT 12 INNOVATION SUBD 1990 924 29 714 ® 15060021 » IOT 26 XNOVATION SUBDIVISION ”90 42 93 715 0615 060035 ® LOT $6 INNOVATION SUBD >990 36 55 716 0815 060060® IOT 99 INNOVATION SUBDIVISION ”90 1 406 X RKLENITHAN SUBDIVISION 717 0815 065 009® LOT 13 MCLENITHAN SUBD 1990 1 758 45 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Town 3 North, Ra«we 10 Weat 718 M 16003 006® SW v. SW . SEC 3 EXCEPT SE 656 X 650 X 9X WEDGE OfF SW . OF SW . SEC 3 AlSO EXC TH W 254 OF TH SW % OF SW . 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TH S 89 DtG 24 W 315 R TO POB TOGETHER WITH INGRESS 8 EGRESS « EASEMENT FOR UTILITIES OVER NW FR 7. THIS AlSO KNOWN AS PARCEL A .07 AC Ml CREST EXCEPTING P SMI600603640 « Ml600803655 Ml600603660 < Ml600600670 1990 1 883 20 724 0818013005® W % Nf 7. SEC 13310 E '• NW SEC T33I0. 1® AC 1990 2.832.75 726 0818017024® COM SW COR SEC 17-310 THE 845 1 FT TH N 39 DtG 28 E 777 8 FT TH N X DEG 45 E 429 85 FT TH N 35 DtG 27 £ 631 85 FT TH N 86 OfG 15 E 70 FT FOR PO6 THN 86 DtG 15 (50F1 TH S 13 DEG 45 E 102 FT TH WLY TO PT 13 DEG 45 E 1® H FR PO6 TH N 13 DtG 45 W 1® FT TO POB LOT 16 1990 577 11 727 ® 18018009 X COM SW COR NW FRL ‘z. SEC 18310 TH E 40 ROOS AL E t W 7. LI TO POB TH E AL SO . U3XFT THNIY AT RT ANGLES660FT TH WLY PARALLEL TO 1ST COURSE 3X FI TH S 660 Fl TO POB SAMI 1990 317.SI 722 729 08180” 002 ® PART OF W '4 SE V. SEC 18310 COM AT PT 175 FT S OF N I /8 COR ALONG CEN PARKER RO THSBI1.87FT TH W 46761 FT THN811 87 FT TH E 465 44 Fl TO MG tX EASEMENT ON f 33 Ff < fX THAI PART OF SO UC COM AT SO PT AL OR OF SD PARKER RD TH $ 185 FT Al CTR U OF SO RD TH W 467 61 FT TH N 185 FT TH E TO POB 1990 918 S3 731 »18020031 ® THAT PART OF NW FRl . SEC 20310 AS FOLLOWS COM AT NW COR SEC X TH E ALONG SEC UNt 315 , H START AT THIS PT RUN IBS FT E TH HV TO IRON POST AT TOP OF BANK ON PAYNE LAKE TH W 9$ H TO 'RON POST TH NW TO STARTING PT 1990 3 669 6* 734 06.6028®' ® START AT SW COR PENNASSfl >ARK TH 56 OfG 09 W 3® FT N 52 OfG 0* W JOO F T TH N 7* DtG 75 I 433 H TO MG TH N 29 DtG 25 E iw FT TH S X DtG $4 E 1® 2 FT $ 33 OfG 5 t 105 FT TN $ X MG » W 150 FT TH NWIV 213 2 FT ALONG CEN OF HWY TO MG tl START AT SW CO« Of PtNNASStf »ARK TH N 56 MG » W 3® FT TH N 52 OfG » W 3® FT TH N 29 OfG 25 E 433 FT TO MG TH N 29 DtG 25 E 1X FT TH S » DtG 54 I 1® 2 FT s X MG 5 E 105 FT TH NWIV 213 2 FT Al ONG CEN OF HWV TO MG EX COM AT SW COR OF PtNNf SSff PARK N56MG09WXX> FT N 26 MG 10 E 2*6 X FT $ 33 OfG 06 E 11 63 FOR MG N 26 MG 10 £ 1® FT N 33 OfG 5 W 11 eJ FT N 26 OfG 'C f M3 W FT TO PT 1® 5 FT t OF I . 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MC 333 10 1990 53 77 744 ® 16033 004® ELY OF PRIVA11 ROAD < NIY Of HASTINGS POINT RD t LYING UY OF THt PLAT OF ELMWOOD MACH M SCRIPT ION ALSO IN CLUOES THt 15 PRTVAIE DRIVE 1X0 53 77 AJtHANA CREST 745 M 16045049® LOTS 49 M 51 ARHANA CREST IW0 J *84 22 BRIGGS SUBDtVISKM 746 ® 16055 002 01 LOT 3 OF BRIGGS SUBDIVISION 19® I 05992 CUTLEJtS OAK PARK 747 ® 160*0021 ® LOTS 26 27 X CUTLERS OAK PARK ”® 1 337 S3 DU6FIY BEACH 748 ® 16066016® LOT 22 DUFFf r MACH ”® 26682 ELMWOOD BEACH 749 0816070®! W LOT ® tLMWOCXJ MACH >9® I SI3 1I ROBtJTT ENGLANDS PLAT 750 »16073007® LOT * ROBERT ENGLANDS PSAT • 9® 4 3® 95 JOHNSONS CUN LAKE PLAT 752 OBIAIOS®! 00 LOT I JOHNSONS GUN LAKE PlAI EICfPT THt t I® FT 19® 1 063 41 753 0616105003® LOT 2 JOHNSONS GUN LAKE PlAT 19® *25® 754 » 16 103023® LOT X KMNSON5 GUN LAKE PlA! 9® 2 053 13 LAKESKM SUBDIVISION 755 06I6IIS024 80 LOT 22 lAMESOf SUBCMVISION 19® pg 16 �S8 — March 9, 16, 23, 1993 — Special Supplement — The Sun & News, Middleville. Ml No Detcrtptlon Ol land Tax Year la Amount Soto Ho VILLAGE OF FREEPORT 774 06 40 105 004 00 LOT 4 BlK 5 VILLAGE Of FREEPORT LOT 1990 1.273 75 775 0640110002 00 LOT 2 6LK 10 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 1990 1 163 0? 776 08 40112 OOS 00 LOT 3 BlK 12 VIllAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 199C 932 47 777 06 40112 00500 LOT 5 SLK 12 VULAOE Of fREEPORT LOT 19*0 1 024 67 SAMUEL ROUSH ADDITION 278 0840 305002 00 LOT 2 BLK 5 SAME ROUSH ADO VILLAGE Of FREEPORT LOT 1990 840 19 779 08 40205004 00 LOTS 4 8 5 BLK 5 ROUSH ADO VILLAGE Of FREEPORT i.OT 1990 I 485 91 TOI 06 40 21000000 LOT 3 ANO S ’» LOT 2 BlK 10 SAMUEL ROUSH ADO VILLAGE Of FREEPORT LOT '990 I 301 42 Amount VKLAGC OF FREEPOWT SAMVEL ROUSH ADDITION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION 756 08 16 12007800 COM N 60 MG 30 t 108 FT ANO N 41 OfG 28 E 59 FT FROM Nt CO* LOT 16 LAKEV8W TH N 60 DIG 30 I 50 FT $ 1© OfG E 184 FT $ TO OtG 30 W 52 FT N 10 OfG » W 180 5 FT TO MG 1980 3 0*6 88 PARKERS LAKEWOOD PLAT ni 0016-155011 00 COM Nt CO* LOT 1 OF PARKERS IAKEWOOO PLAT TH N2’25 W 123 FT TH N 15’45 W 119 8 FT TO POB TH N N 84’44 W 110 6 FT TH $ •9’21 5 f 107 61 FT TH $ 15’45 t 9 28 FT TO *08 txc COM AT Nt COP OF ABOVE Of SC PARCEL TH N 84’44 W 26 5 FT TO POO Th N 5FT TH N 84’44 W 22FT THS5FT TH S84’44 I TO FT TO PO* 1987 I 785 02 1908 2 595 74 1909 2 654 31 ’990 2 688 J? total 9 723 44 758 0010150011 10 PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST . OF IMF SOUTHEAST . OF SfCTION 9 TOWN 3 NORTH RANG! 10WEST OF SCHOtD AS COM MINCING SOUTH 83 OtG 56 EAST 70 FEET ANO NORTH 9 OfG 06 W 241 28 FffT FROM THE NORTHWEST COPNEP OF PARKERS LAKEWOOD PtAT ACCORDING TO THE RfCORDEO PLAT THE Pt OF FOO A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCf NOPTH 35 OfG S3 WES’ 246 35 FEIT THENCF NOP’H 85 DFG 41 WES’ 23 3 FffT THfNCt SOUTH 1 DEG 58 W 85 2 FEET HENCE S 84 DEG 40 f 176 73 FffT TO PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPTING THERE FROM COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL THENCE NORTH 84 OfG 40 WEST 26 5 FffT FOO A PLACE OF BEGIN ING THfNCE NORTH 5 FffT THENCf NORTH 84 DEG 40 WtST 22 FffT THENCf SOUTH 5 FffT THENCf S 84 OfG 40 EAST 22 FEET TO THE PLACE OF MGKN ING YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN EXCEPT THAT PAR TOE THE SOUTHEAST . Of SfCTION 19 TOWN 3 NORTH range 10 WEST OfSCRWEO AS COM MINCING AT THt NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT I OF THE PLAT OF PARKER S LAKfWOOO PLAT THfNCI NORTH 2 DIG 35 WEST 123 0 FffT THfNCE NORTH IS OfG 45 WEST 119 8 FT TO THf PLACE Of BEGINING Of THIS DESCRIPTION THfNCI NORTH B4 DEG 44 WE SI 110 6 HET THENCE SOUTH 89 DEG 21 05 f 107 61 FffT THENCE SOUTH IS OfG 45 EAST 9 28 FffT TO THt PLACE Of BEGINNING SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS RESTRICTIONS LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS ANO EASIMINT Of RECORD 19B8 572 01 1989 210090 1990 1 660 65 TOTAL 4 413 56 PARKERS LAKfWOOO PLAT 759 QB 16 155 033 00 LOT 41 PARKERS LAKFWOOO PLAT 1990 2 567 83 PITCHI! WOODLANDS 760 08 16 190 001 00 PARI OF LOTS 9 8 10 Of RITCHIE WOOOLAM7S BEG ON SWLY (SHORE) SIOI Of LOT 9 WHICH IRS IS FT S 39 OfG I I ROM MOST WLY COR OF LOT 9 N 52 DEG 48 E 104 25 FT N 77 DEG 33 f 50 50 FT S 22 DEG 32 f 29 FT TO NE COR OF LOT 10 S 15 DEG I 26 FT 5 62 DEG 17 W 134 15 FT TO WLY COR LOT 10 N 59 DEG W 50 70 FT TO BEG 1990 5 584 31 761 06 16190 021 00 LOT 30 RITCHIE WOODLANDS LOT 81 RITCHIE WOOD LANDS 1990 3 053 96 762 08 16190 031 00 LOTS 44 8 67 RITCHIE WOODLANDS 1990 1 589 34 ROSELAND PARK 763 08 16200-031 00 LOT 49 ROSELAND PARK 1990 145 95 764 08 1 6200 033 00 LOT 50 8 SW ' i LOT 53 ROSELAND PARK 1990 2.121.43 765 08 16200040 00 LOT 60 ROSELAND PARK 1990 402 77 766 0616200042 00 COM NI COR LO1 60 ROSELAND PARK TH E 75 FT S 125 FT W 75 Fl N 125 FT TO BEG 1990 893 74 STREETER'S RESORT 767 06 16215011 00 LOT 11 STREETERS RESORT ALSO PART OF LOT 13 STREETERS RESORT START FROM IRON POST AT NW COR LOT 13 THS99FTFOR BEG TH S 9 Fl TH I TO I LINE LOT 13 TH N 9 FT W TO BEG 1990 4 185 44 SUNRISE SNORES 769 06 16217 005 00 LOT 5 SUNRISE SHORES 1990 6 215 88 VALLEY PARK SHORES »2 7TO 0616235 00’ 00 LOT 93 VALLEY PARK SHORES R2 1990 275 59 WILLSON'S PLAT OF TURNER LAKE 771 081624001600 OUT LOT A WILLSONS PLAT Of TURNER LAKE 1990 138 42 772 0816240-013 00 LOT 35 Of WILLSON S PLAT Of TURNER LAKE i960 1 558 43 YANKEE SPRINGS HIGHLANDS 773 0616245 01800 LOT 816 YANKEE SPRINGS HIGHLANDS '990 1 920 97 DotcHpHon Tai at land roar 782 08 40211 001 00 LOTS 12 BLK 11 SAMUEL ROUSH ADOFTION VKLAGE Of FREEPORT LOT 1990 1 485 91 HYES ADOfTION 783 0840301-001-00 LOT 1 BLK 1 NVES ADDITION VILLAGE OF FREEPORT lOT 1990 692 61 784 0840 301 002 00 LOT 2 BlK 1 NVES ADO VILLAGE Of FREEPORT LOT 1990 37 86 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 785 0841 003 00300 E 31 FT LOT 2 BLK 3 MKXXEVKLE LOT ANO THE W 5 FT LOT 3 BlK 3 •-990 ?64 0? KEELER BROS ADOfTION 786 0641 008002-00 LOT 2 BLK 8 KEELER BROS ADO MKXXEVM.LE LOT 1990 1 311 65 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 3 789 0841 009 00' 00 LOT 1 BLK 9 MKXXEVIllf ASSESSORS PtAT NO 3 LOT '.990 918 49 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 790 08 41 01301800 LOT 10 BLK 13 ASSESS PLAT 81 EX A STRIP 14Y FT WIDE 8 120 FT LONG OFF TH SWLY SKX LOT 10 BLK 13 ASSESS PLAT 81 SAID S1RIP BEING ON SLY SlOf MAIN ST 8 RUN SLY 120 FT LOT 1990 973 56 791 0841 015012 00 LOT II BLK 13 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 LOT ALSO COM ON HIGH ST AT COR COMM TO LOT 10 8 11 SO ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 TH SWLY AT RT ANGIES WITH HIGH ST ANO PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST 33 FT FOR POB TH SWLY AT PT ANGLE WITH HIGH ST 10 FT TH NWLY PARALLEL IO HIGH ST 32 FT TH NEL* 10 FT PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST TO SWLY LINE OF LOT 11 TH SILY TO POO ALSO COM ON HIGH ST AT COR COMMON TO LOTS <0 8 11 TH SWLY PARALLEL TO MAIN ST 99 5 FT FT M LY PARALLEL TO HIGH ST 111 FT TH NELY PARALLEL TO MAIN $T 99 5 FT TH NWLY Al HIGH ST 111 FT TO POO 1990 656 45 792 08 41 01501300 NEL V 40 Fl LOT TO BlK 13 ASSESSORS PLAT NO I LOT ALSO THAT PART Of HIGH ST VKIAGL OF MIDDLEVILLE COM AT NE COR LOT 11 Of ASSESSOR SPLAT NO 1 TH NEL Y ALONG THE ELY UNI Of MAIN ST 2 ROOS TH ELY ALONG WIY LINE LOT 12 Of SAID PLAT 8 RDS TH SWLY 2 ROOS PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST TH NWLY AL ELY LINE LOT 11 8 ROOS TO POP BE ING THAT PART Of HIGH ST LYING M’WtEN IOTS 11 8 12 ASSESSORS PLAT NO I 1990 65 43 793 06 41 014 064 00 10’51514 16 BLK 14 ASSESSORS PLAT 1 lOT 1990 > 672 30 TOTAL 2 486 86 VILLAGE 794 0841-016002 00 LOT 2 BLK 16 MIDDLEVILLE LOT 1990 2.572.03 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 795 0841 041 001 00 LOT I BLK 41 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2. LOT 1990 637 90 VILLAGE 798 08 41 044 005 00 N 'y LOT 13 BLK 44 AND LOT 12 BLK 44 VIllAGE Of MIDDLEVILLE ALSO LOT 7 9 10 799 06 41 044 009 00 LOT 16 BLK 44 MIDDLEVILLE LOT ALSO THE SLY 10 FT OF lOT 15 BLK 44 1990 2 087 95 800 06 41 045007 10 lOT 6 BLK 45 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 99 FT N8SBYI32E8W 1990 882 68 801 06 41 045 01000 THAT PART SEC 22-4 10 COM 18 W NE COR LOT 4 BLK 45 VH.I MIDDLEVILLE TH W 215 AL N II LOTS 3 8 4 TH N 66 TH E 213 TH S 66 TO BEG ALSO LOT 4 EXC E 18 8 E V. LOT 3 BLK 45 VKl MIDDLE LOT 1990 157.77 802 0841 046003-00 COM AT M CO* SEC 22-4 10 THEN N 33 FT TO POINT OF BEG THIS DESC THE E ALONG N SIDE Of MAINS! 114 H 1HENN100H THEN W 24 FT THEN N TO RIVER THEN NLY 8 NWLY ALONG RIVER TO A POINT DIRECTLY N OF POINT OF BEG THfN S TO BEG 1990 1 672 35 803 0841-047 00600 W 40 fl lol 2 BlK 47 LOT 1990 148 55 805 0841 058 009 00 COMM 8 RDS S Of SI COR LOT 8. THENCE W 8RDS 5 4 ROS E 8 ROS N 4 RDS TO BEG BE ING IN BLOCK 58 LOT 1990 1 02587 806 0841 059 001 00 LOTS 9 8 10 BLK 59 MKXX.EVUIE LOT 1990 1 94 72 807 0841 059-004 00 S ■» IOTS II 8 12 BLK 59 MIDDLEVILLE LOT 1990 I 764 71 BOB 0641 062 002 00 lOT 2 BlK 62 MIDDLEVILLE LOT ’990 1 015 06 809 0641 065001 00 IO1S I 8 2 BLOCK 65 •11 0641075001 00 LOTS I 2 BLK 73 101 ■9W I 7J9 m 812 0841 073 003-00 LOIS 67 8 BlK 73 MKXXEV1U.E BAKOCKS ADO lOI 1990 780 84 813 06 41 0’3 00500 LOTS 9 10 BLK 73 BABCOCK ADO LOT ’990 1*4 72 814 06 41 074-00500 COMM 78 BOS W AND 43' *05 N Of Sf COR SEC 224 10THW’0RDS N7‘ RDS E LORDS S 7> RDS TO BEG LOT VC ’X W . ’KREO# 19*0 7*5 02 815 THORNTON ADOmOH 0641005001 0C LOTS 1 8 2 ’HORN'ON ADC LOT I960 Sat# Ho Do»ertpho« Tai at land Yoor Salo Amount Salo No DoscrtpOon oi land Tax root Salo Amount Salo Dotcriptlon Ha of land Tax Year Salo Amount VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE THORNTON ADDITION VILLAGE OF WOODLAND CITY Of HASTINGS ■ENNfTT ANO KENfICLO'S ADDITION 816 0841 105-019-00 COM W v POST SK 264-10 TH E AL E 8 W % U 6*3 FT TH N 00 DEG 5703 E 1001 52 FT TH 5 89 010 0777 E 164 61 FT FOR PO6 TH N 01 DEG 0707 E 241 73 FT TO $ LI MARKET ST TH S 88 DEG 4603 E AL SO S II 164 90 FT TO NW COR LOT 17 HOLES SUB TH SOI DEG 0504 W AL W II SO LOT .17 ANO SLY EXTEN SON THEREOF 240 95 FT TH N 89 DEG 0777 W '64 61 FT TO POB 0 91 A SUBJECT TO EASEMEN’S 1990 473 80 817 Q841 115001 00 8EG A’ PT 165 FT W ANO 346 5 FT N OF SE COR SEC 72 4 10 FOR BEG TH S 89 DEG 39 W 3*6 FT TH N 0 DEG 3 E 724 2 FT TH S 86 DEG 14 E 66 5 FT TH N 47 OfG 3 E 86 7 FT TH N 34 DEG 45 E 46 3 FT TH N 26 DEG 37 E 72 8 FT TO RTVtR TH S 24 OfG 14 E 104 1 FT TH S 44 DEG 14 E 392 H TH S 33 DEG 8 W 58 5 FT TH S 89 OfG 39 W 32 9 FT TO BEG EX DREDGING RIGHTS OF MMXXEVILLE POWER CORP PAR 1990 2 965 26 ASSESSORS PLAT NO. 4 818 06 41 130-004 00 COM AT NE COR LOT 4 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 4 MtOOlEVtlLE THENCE E 166 FT S 126 FT W 166 FT N IO BEG EX LOT SOLD TO LEWIS 8 DOROTHY MCDONALD lOT 1990 577 62 819 0841 13802500 COM AT . POST ON N I SEC 264 10 THE 88 FT TO CENT OF HWY TH SELY 29 RDS TH W TO THOPNAPPLE RIVER TH N TO SEC II TH E TO BEG 1990 609 50 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION NO 1 820 06 41 15801500 LOT 15 MIDDLE VILLE DOWNS ADO NO 1 LOT 1990 55 65 NNDOLFVILLE DOWNS ADDITION NO. 2 821 08 41 155011 00 LOT 37 MIOOLEVIUE DOWNS ADO NO 2 LOT 1990 1 039 63 647 08 IS 110-02200 LOT 11 8 W S LOT to BlK 2 EX E 37 FT OF W 5 LOT 10 BlK 2 VIllAGE Of WOODLAND >990 1 >09 81 648 06 IS 110-023-00 E 4 RDS OF LOT 1 BLK 3 ANO THAT PART Of LOT 2 81K 3 DES AS COM AT $E COR lOT 2 BlK 3 TH N 75 FT TH W 23 FT TH S 75 FT TH E 23 FT TO BEG ALSO W 44 1 FI LOT 19 BlK 3 >990 363 80 851 0815110-13140 COMATE POST SK 21-67 Th N 875 FT FOR BEG TH W 230 FT TH N 100 FT TH E 230 H TH S 100 FT TO BEG 1990 I 201 74 852 0815118134-00 COMM TO RDS W OF NE COR SK 21 4 7 TH $18 ROS W 6 RDS ’1 FT N ’8 ROS E 6 ROS 11 FI TO BEG 1990 1 197 60 853 0615118221 00 THAT PART Of LOT 1 BLK 13 VIllAGE Of WOODLAND COM IN CEN HWY M 43 146 FT 6 IN N SE COR SEC >64-7 THS 1*3 FT IN TH E TO PO8 TH N 22 FT TH W >43 FT 3 IN TH SWLY TO A PT 193 FT 7 -> IN W Of POB TH E TO POB 1990 4 327 21 854 081511822200 PART Of LOT 1 BlK 13 VIllAGE Of WOODLAND COM IN CEN Of HWY M 43 '68 Fl 6 IN N SE COR SK 164 7 TH W TO CEN Of DRAIN THE TO POB TH N 22 FT TH W TO CEN OF DRAIN 1H SELY Al CEN Of DRAIN TO A PT W Of POO TH E TO POB 1990 435 34 855 0815118223-00 PART LOT 1 BLK 13 VILIAGI Of WOODLAND COM CEN Of HWY 190 FT 6 IN N Of SE COR SEC 1667 TH W 83 FT 4 5 IN TH N 22 FT TH E 83 FT 4 5 IN TH $ 22 FT TO POO 1990 1 231 43 CITY Of HASTINGS 85? 0851 001 02800 CITY OF HASTINGS N 4 RDS OF S 10 RDS OF LOTS 19 20 1990 390 30 858 08 51 001 06800 S S LOTS 208201 1990 1 492 17 859 08 5> 001 >01 00 LOT 289 1990 962 84 860 0851 001 149 00 S Y LOT 417 ANO S '> E S lOT 416 1990 1 483 36 861 0851 001 20800 LOT 671 1990 115695 863 08 51 001 286 00 S 69 FT lOT 871 ANO S 69 FT OF E 20 FT lOT 870 AISO $ 12 6 FT OF NORTH 63 FT Of IOTS 870 AND 871 1990 1 183 41 864 0851 001 35800 E • > LOT 1005 8 W . LOT 1006 O P SEC IB 13N R8W 1990 I 465 73 865 08 51 001 367 00 ORIGINAL PIAT lOT 1073 1990 804 02 ANDREWS ADDITION 866 08 51 005003 00 IOTS 3-4 W ANDREWS ADDITION 1990 275 28 867 08 51 005 02610 S > LOTS 35 < 36 ANDREWS ADDN 1990 948 46 868 0851 03502800 COMM NE COR BlK 3 JAS DUNNINGS ADO SW 66 FT TO IRON STAKE FOR BEG THENCE E IY 166 FT. SW 42 FT NW 166 FT NE 42 FT tn 085> 20801500 THE E > OF THE FOLLOWING COM AT N UM Of RR ST AT A POINT 439 R »IV FROM WMtRt N l»4E OF SD ST INTERSECTS THf N ANO S •. LME OF SK 17 FOR PO8 TH SE LY ALONG THt N IV IKE OF RR S’ S 46‘. OfG E 16 RDS TO AN IRON STAKE TH NE LYE 43'. OtG TO WON STAKE THf I 16 ROS TO WON STAKE th NWLY N 46‘. OfG W ’6 RDS TO IRON STAKE th SWLY 43' . OfG W >6 ROS TO BEG 6EKG PARTS Of 10’5 1 4 56 MK 4 KNMT1 A KINF8LD ADO EX WLY 16FT IOTS VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 822 051 000000-014-00 N 16 5 FT LOT 14 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 1990 1 228 81 823 051 00000001600 S 40 FT lot 16 ORIGINAL VILLAGE NASHVILLE EXC E 44 FT THEREOF 1990 934.61 824 051 00000001602 E 60 FT Of N 18 FT OF $ 40 FT 8 E 32 FT OF 5 22 FT LOT 16 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 1990 808 54 825 08i onfinnivriyi rm $ 44 FT LOT 21 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 1990 I 438 93 826 061 00000006500 LOT 65 8 N 10 FT LOT 66 ORIGINAL VILLAGE 1990 808 54 828 051 002 000025 00 COM 30 FT N AND 177 Fl W OF INTERSEC Of CEN STATE ST 8 CEN REED ST TH N 40 FT TH E 12 FT 1H N 18 FT TH E 28 FT TH S 58 FT TH 829 051 002 00036500 COMM AT A POINT 178 FT E OF WHERE E LINE Of MAIN ST INTERSECTS N LINE KELLOGG ST 1HENCE N 132 FT W 55 FT S 132 FT. E 55 FT TO BEG 1990 934.61 830 051 002 000-410-00 COM PT 1152 FT W N POST SEC 363-7 FOR POB TH S 82 FT. TH E 165 Fl. 1H NELY 125 FT W 225 FT, TO POB 1990 783.31 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 831 051 110000001 00 LOT NO 1 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2. 1990 346 22 832 051 110000007-00 LOT 7 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 1990 102.48 833 051 110000-011-00 lOT II. ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2 1990 44418 R.B. GREGG ADDITION 834 051 130 000-003 00 LOT 3 R 8 GREGG ADD 1990 413 48 HARDENDORF ADDITION 835 051 140000-047 00 LOT 47 HARDENDORF ADO 1990 539 54 836 051 >40000-053 00 LOT S3 HARDENDORF ADO 1990 1.152.99 837 051 140-000-054-00 LOT 54 AND 55 HARDENDORF ADD 1990 766.50 A W PHILLIPS ADDITION 840 051 170-00500600 E . LOT 6 BlK 5 A W PHILLIPS ADO EXC 8 RESERVE 50 FIT HEREOF ALSO THAT PART W > lOT 6 BLK 5 SD PLAT LYING ELY OF II DESC COM PT 96 32 FT ELY AL S II SEC 3657 TH N 0 DEG 28 MIN 50 SEC W 34 73 FT 8 N 12 DEG 59 MIN >0 SEC E 116.47 Fl SW COR SD SEC 36 TH SELY TO SE COR W % lOT SD LOT 6 1990 850 55 B41 051 ITO006004-00 LOT 4 8 S > LOT 3 BlK 6 A W PHILLIPS ADD 1990 1 153.19 842 05' ITO 008 015 00 E . 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S. POSTAGE PAID 49058 Permit No. 7 '-Tirin’ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 271 I March 30. 1993 Middleville. Michigan 49333 120th Year Plan depends on low interest^ rates Caledonia School Board considers refunding bonds by Barbuni Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of (Education agreed at its March 16 meeting to authorize Business Manager Judi Dean and Kemper Securities Inc. of Lansing, to investigate refunding a portion of the district's 1992 bond issue. Refunding at this lime would allow the district to pay off that loan and re-finance it at a better rate of interest, pos­ sibly saving the district as much as $1.2 million over the 30- ye ar mortage. Dean said. "We have been advised that interest rates have decreased to the point when it is in our best interest to refund the bonds." she reported to the board. "The downside of that good news is that when we go to market, the rates may not be low enough. For us to be suc­ cessful, the rates must be no higher than 5.7 percent." If the district docs not get the rates it is projecting, then there would be no sale, and the effort would have been made at no cost to the district, she said. If the interest rates were right and the sale went for­ ward. she estimated the cost of refinancing at about $50,000. The board unanimously di­ rected Dean to continue pursuing the refunding possibility. In other business March 16, the board tabled a land trade offer suggested by the owners See bonds, page 2 Sludge may slow down Middleville’s sewer project by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Middleville isn't out of the woods yet when it comes to its sewer project. In fact, sludge from lagoons operating now may cause the village to rethink and rework sewer plans for the future. When the sludge from the bottom of the existing lagoons was tested by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, high levels of lead that exceed the allowable amount were found. Boring samples of clay that serves as the liner of the lagoons also had high levels of lead. Storybook characters walk the Halls of Dutton Christian See more on page 11... The Cat in the Hat did come bock, at least for a day, as Amy Gruber portrayed the famous feline last week at Dutton Christian. Amelia Bodelia also made a guest appearance, courtesy of Timothy Vander Heide. Additional tests now must be made to find out how the lead got there and when. The Middleville Village Council approved Village Manager Ev Manshum's re­ quest for money to have the water tested in the six monitoring wells, the next step in tracing down the source of the contamination. The village should have results from their independent testing by mid-April. Results through the DNR may not be available until the end of April. “We feel that it is necessary to have more than one testing so that we are sure of their ac­ curacy." said Manshum. Depending on these results, the village may have no choice but to completely close down the existing lagtons. Then, the council may have to do a fast turn-around on plans for the new sewer system because the current ponds were going to be used as backup. Unfortunately, the council is facing a strict deadline in the application for low interest funding through the State Revolving Fund. The com­ pleted application and project plans must be submitted by Monday. May 3, at 5 p.m. If this deadline is not met. the village will have no chance of obtaining this fun­ ding until the following year. Meanwhile, council is following through on the original scheduling as taey prepare for the project There will be a public hear­ ing at village hall at 7 p.m. Thursday. April 15. to get ideas and answer question^ from the public “Hopefully, well know what's going to happen with the lagoons by then." Man­ shum said, “even though we won't have all of the results m.” The Middleville trustees gave Manshum and retiring Village Manager Ernie Ball the gi»-ahead to check out ocher possible options for the sewer system Athletic Hall of Fame is near completion at TK Russ Osterhart (left) and Jerry Page cut the boards for the framing of the new Thornapple Kellogg Hall of Frame that is being put up at the high school. Keith Taylor, who is a contractor from Hastings also helps out. The two display coses and items that are going into them are a gift from Ray and Jerry Page. Freeport Elevator marks its 10th year of service by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Friends and customers of Decker’s Freeport Elevator were invited to an open house and treated to a complimen­ tary luncheon Friday. Though the elevator has been in operation for much more than ten years, it has been owned and operated by Jim and Terri Decker since April 4. I983. Each year on that anniver­ sary. area residents who fre­ quent the store are invited to lunch. A good sized crowd feasted on roast pork or chicken, ham, baked beans and potato salad. All of the employees were on hand to greet guests and help w ith any purchases "If it eats, we can feed it,” is the way Jim describes the product selection at the store The elevator also grinds 80 percent of the dairy feed for the area. It also has its own blend of horse food and calf food. “It wasn't like this when I first got the elevator.” said Jim “I started going out and making calls so 1 could get in touch with :he needs of the farmers in the area ' Help from three of his ma­ jor suppliers. Purina. Vigoro and Great Lakes Seed, helped him build the business “We really have a good solid business base now.” he said “A lot of our business comes from a 15-mite radius of Freeport, and some from even farther " Empkiyees who help the operation run smoothly in­ clude Mill Manager Tim Freeport elevator owners, Jim and Terri Decker served cake along with lunch. They even received flowers to congratulate them on ten years of service to the community. Dougherty, Mill Maintenance Kun Blakely. truck driver Gordon Stanton, and Bonnie See 10th year, page 2 In This Issue... • Middleville water rates increasing; spring cleanup date set • Thomapple Twp. passes new budget • TK Schools update graduation requirements • Caledonia students chosen for All-State Band �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 30. 1993 REFUNDING BONDS CONSIDERED,fromfront of Alaska Valley Dairy Farm, Randy and Gordon Jous ma. They have offered a possible trade of 20 acres of land for the 10.9-acre "school forest" deeded by John Jousma to the sch(X)l district in 1945. That parcel, located at the comer of Cherry Valley and 68th Street, is too small for the district to use as a building site, but a 20-acre parcel would be suitable for such a purpose, said Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers. The deed to the property has no restrictions, he said, and the land apparently was given to the district to use as it wished. The matter was referred to the board's Building Committee, which will meet with Jousma, look at the parcels and prepare a recom­ mendation for the board. In another land matter, the board accepted a recommen­ dation from the Finance Committee that it not pur­ chase a parcel of land adjacent to the school property on Kraft Avenue. Trustee Jim Gless reported that the owner had offered to sell the school her land at less than its assessed value. "Her price was a fair one for a residence, but to re­ furbish the house (for school use) would cost the schools another $20,000," he said. "We decided to say no’ in view of that amount of money." The board had looked into the offer with the idea of lo­ cating the district's special ed­ ucation offices in the home. "But buying the house would be another makeshift plan,” commented Board President Sharon Oatley. She said she would like to see the district develop longrange planning for more than just school buildings and buses. "We need to take a look at other areas, like Kids Komer (day care center) and housing for special education and rank those needs." she said. In other business, the board: • Approved the addition of junior varsity girls* soccer and junior varsity girls' tennis teams to the athletic program. These junior varsity programs have officially been operating 795-8950 see this week s reminder ad for Laundry Specials 117 W. 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The new charges for water turnoff or turnon has been raised from $10 to $15. Any customer who does not live within the village limits will be charged double the rates listed. The council also set the date for the spring cleanup in the village as Monday. May 3. Trustee Jim French said that additional guidelines about what could be picked up by Afterschool program set at Country Chapel Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling has a new afterschool pro­ gram called (he “Kids’s Good News Club." The program will begin every Tuesday starting April 13. at 4 until 5:30 p.m. There will be nutritional snacks, lessons, music, games, Christian video tapes, skits, crafts and a special guest once each month. Lamno the clown will appear April 13. All children, preschool through eighth grade, arc welcome. They should bring with them their names, birth date, address, parents* names, phone numbers and any medical or dietary need There is no charge for the program The Revs. Merlin and Kay Pratt are pastors for the church. Chairperson for the program is Jean Herbstreith. For more information, call 721-8351 or 721-8077. MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE rT’l 497 Arlington, M-37 I H (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker. GRI Kay Stolsonburg. Assoc. Broker leans, shirts and other articles of casual clothing Elevator hours are from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m Saturdays to rhxwi on Date for spring cleanup set by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Middleville residents will see an increase in their water bills when the July billing ar­ rives in the mail. The Middleville Village Council approved the increase last Tuesday, following a sparsely attended public hear­ ing on the issue. This is the first rate increase since 1983. according to Village Manager Ev Manshum. Second quarter billings will reflect the new rates beginn­ ing with meter readings taken near the end of March. The ready to serve charge will be $9. as opposed to the old rate of $6. The ready to serve charge for each addi­ tional residential, commercial and industrial user (unit) serv­ ed through a single meter of greater than one-inch service will be $6. The commodity charge per 1.000 gallons has been raised to 75 cents, as opposed to the old graduated rate of 50 cents FEATURING AMANA. CALORIC. CROSLEY, GE and KELVINATOR ' The staff at Decker’s Freeport Elevator who ore lined up and ready to serve their customers are (front, from left) Deb Stanton. Bonnie Canfield. Sue Thaler, and Terri Decker; (back, from left) Gordy Stanton, Kurt Blakely, Tim Dougherty. Al Decker, and Jim Decker. Water rates raised for Middleville residents by the Village Council MOMgPOPS appliances as "clubs" with coaches, but CHS Director of Athletics and Student Activities Jeanne Glowicki reported that both programs now have a signficant number of girls partici­ pating. • Agreed to contract with Mich-Tec Electric for the in­ stallation of underground electrical service and base­ board heaters for two new portable classrooms being purchased from Kentwood Community Church. Cost is not to exceed $6,600. • Approved increasing elec­ tion workers' wages to $65 for election inspectors and $75 for precinct chairpeople, ef­ fective with the June 14 school election. • Approved Caledonia Elementary's technology plan for using its share of technol­ ogy funds set aside by the board and later divided among the five district schools. • Approved a request from the CHS band for 65 students and 10 parents to attend the World of Music Festival in Chicago May 21-23 at no cost to the district. BINGO FULL MEMBERS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. the clean up was stretched out over a week Those who have something out of the ordinary they want to dispose of should contact village hall Manshum also passed along some gcxxl news, particularly to those who have been wailing for the cleanup of the burned out Gulf and Western building that is now owned by Paramount Pictures He received word that cleanup will begin either the first or second week of April. Water at the site will he drained Any contaminated soil will be removed. Completion of the property should he done in MO days The land is now for sale STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 k A CRAFT SHOW Barry County Fairgrounds M-37 — Hastings Saturday, April 3 9 AM • 4 PM (Z . ' VK FREE ADMISSION i / American Legion Post »305 795-9521 795-7272 the village were needed because of some abuses in the past. A notice with exact details will be put into the paper closer to the cleanup date said Manshum. For each appliance picked up at the curb there will be a $5 charge. Any hazardous trash such as old car batteries or paint cans should not be included. Village officials are also asking that grass clippings be bagged. The village crews will pick up the trash that Monday and on Tuesday. May 4, as well Each residence will be visited only once, according to Man shum. Last year, this phase of C* I J fr/ A. Lots of new exhibitors Lunch available J Quilts, Wood, j Floral Arrangements, d Easter Items, Mother’s Day Gifts �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 30. 1993 I Page 3 Thornapple Township passes budget About food service A recent edition of the Sun and News featured the food ser­ vice program in the Caledonia School District moving to a breakfast program Because of a very busy week with the meetings on school funding i was unable to devote the time to writing a “Superintendent's Comer " Therefore. I would like again to offer the article featuring the Thomapple Kellogg food service program A third reason for looking at this article is that in many households the financial picture may have changed and you may now be eligible for free or reduced priced lunches and breakfast If your family is not receiving free or reduced priced lunches and breakfasts and you feel you may qualify, please call the food service office at 795-3394 and ask for Mrs. Helen Scott, food service director. She will be able to review the federal guidelines and answer any questions you may have. We would also like to emphasize that the Thomapple Kellogg District has offered breakfast for students K-8 for the past three years and encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity “One of the emerging trends today is an increasing awareness of health and the importance of a good diet. At the same time, fast-food restaurants and convenience foods have become a way of life for many of us. The school food service program is one of the places where there is an emphasis on providing our children with a proper diet Diet has a long range effect on health, happiness, educa­ tion and sucess for school aged children A healthy diet can help protect students from disease and disability. We all know that good nutrition is more than having enough food. It also means eating the right balance of foods with the right amounts of nutrients School breakfast and lunch provide opportunities for making a real difference in the future of children and their ability to learn The 1990 Dietary Guidelines for Students and School Cafeterias included the following: • Eat a variety of foods. • Maintain a healthy weight. • Choose a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. • Choose a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits and grain products. • Use sugar and salt in moderation. The guidelines further state that we need more than 40 nutrients for gcxxi health. The best way to make sure that children get all of them is to encourage them to eat a variety of foods. Those children who do not eat a variety of foods may be in danger of missing out on some important nutrients. At Thornapple Kellogg, we serve the five component meal which consists of the following servings: meat or meat alter­ native; break, rolls or pasta, two servings of fruit and/or vegetable; and milk. This is the basic meal which is sup­ plemented with dessert and other items. The hot lunch program is operated under the offer vs. serve provision which requires that the five components are offered and the student then must select three or more of them. By not requiring each student to take all five, helps to reduce waste. The menu for the week is listed in the Sun and News each week There is also an alternate menu offered at each elemen­ tary school each day and ala carte at the middle and high school. We are presently serving over 1.100 lunches per day. which is over half of the average daily attendance of students atten­ ding full day. We want to encourage all children to eat a good breakfast every day. A breakfast program is being provided and all students, kindergarten through eighth grade, will be given the necessary time to eat in the morning. The school breakfast pro­ gram always has milk, fruit or juice, cereal, and a special item such as rolls, waffles, egg or meat. As you have noticed at the grocery store and when you go out to eat. costs have risen There was no increase this year for lunch or breakfast here at TK. We have been able to maintain the price level from last year due to increased partK ipauon and careful attention to efficiency. Breakfast and lunch prices are as follows: elementary, breakfast. 60 cents, lunch $1.10. per week. $5; middle school, breakfast. 60 cents, lunch $1 20, per week. $5.50; high school, lunch $1.20. per week. $5.50; and adults. $1.75. (Note: The above prices have not changed since the original “Superintendent*s Comer" was written in 1991 192.> How can lunch an breakfast be sold to students at the above prices? The major reason we are able to keep paces dow n at such a reasonable level is that schools receive a subsidy from the federal government of 16 cents for each meal served, com­ modities with a value of 16 cents per meal, the cost of heat, electricity and maintamance is included in the general costs of the school and the school is able to buy in large quantities And above all. is that we have a experienced, dedicated and hard working staff with a very good food service supervisor Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 tn Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board adopted its budget for the next fiscal year with pro­ jected revenues of $632,390 and expenditures of $673,530. The extra $41.140 in expen­ ditures or revenues will be covered by the anticipated fund balance at the end of this fiscal year March 31. accor­ ding to Township Clerk Don­ na Kenyon. The township budget, which takes effect on April 1. is divided into five different areas — the general fund, am­ bulance. fire, sewer operating and maintenance, the special sewer assessment B<Hh the general and the sewer operating and maintenance funds have revenues and expenditures that are fairiv close Revenues of $311.300 and expenditures of $321,540 are planned in the general fund. In sewer operating and maintenance, the planned budget is for $20,690 in in­ come and $16,000 in expenses. The fire fund budget is also in good shape, showing revenue of $165,650 with ex­ penditures being only $103,700 The largest deficit can be seen in the ambulance fund budget, where income of $68,750 is anticipated while outgo is projected at $136,070 Included in that figure is the salary and benefits to hire another full-time person who would split the time between fire station and the ambulance service. Thornapple Township Emergency Services. Fire Chief Bob Kenyon made a request for hiring another person. He said the addition is needed to ade­ quately cover both the fire sta­ tion and especially the am­ bulance service. Cost to the township would be around $25,000 including salary and benefits. But when a motion was made to hire the additional person, it was defeated. Township Supervisor Don Boysen and Clerk Donna Ke­ nyon said yes. but Treasurer Shirley Hooper and Trustees Bill Getty and Rex Schad didn't agree. They questioned the need for the additional person and asked that a study be done to determine how the cost for the person in this position would be split between the two areas. The board agreed to leave the budget as planned and ask­ ed Boysen and Kenyon to report back to them by the June meeting. The sewer special assess­ ment fund also showed a pro­ jected deficit. Planned income is $66,000 while planned ex­ penses are $96,220. According to the township clerk, this budget deals with the Duncan Lake sewer opera­ tion. Income doesn't always Boy son. Clerk Donna Keny on and Treasurer Shirley Hooper each will recieve a monthly increase in salary of $100 This raise brings the super­ visor's annual salary to $13,500. the clerk's annual salary to $15,700 and the treasurer's annual pay to' $14,600 Any information about the Thomapple Township budget can be obtained at the township hall in Middleville match the expenses, mainly the payment of bond debt, because it is dependent on development of property. Also included in the total budget are the salaries for the township officials. For the 1993-94 year, trustees Bill Getty and Rex Schad will receive $75 per diem, a $10 raise from this year Other township officials. in­ cluding Supervisor Don REIDY, ADI, II!)’ Fall In Love With Our Tax Benefits! 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Lib Palmer sfeid that Florence Fiala attended the Truman Johnson dinner Satur­ day night in Hastings at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall Saturday afternoon, Carol Plummer and Lib went to Marian Finkbciner s 90th bir thday party They had a good time seeing other Middleville people Bob Williams was also there. Sunday was Lib’s birthday, so Sunday the family got together at Enid Trick's home Katie Wieringa said that she has been done score keeping for the Womens Bowling Tournament It's the Grand Rapids Women's Bowling Association on weekends Katie and Ed and Everett and Phyllis Kietzman went over to see their sister. Mary and Paul Kaechele. Sunday in Lansing. Mary is steadily improv ing. They went Wednesday Luana and Lynn Tolan at­ tended the World Figure Skating tour Saturday night in Kalamazoo Luana said that it was just beautiful. Scott Hamilton was the narrator The show was completely sold out. Knsty Yamaguichi also was there. Paul Wiley, the Olympic silver medialist, also performed. Talked to Fred Rock. They. Laurel and Fred, Maxine and John Robertson also went to Arizona, slaying m the central part of the state. The north and south pan of the state had a lot of rain But where they were, they had good weather Oretta and Bill Warner also were with them for a while. Fred and John went up the mountain to visit a valley that had palm trees in it. But both were a little sore afterwards and they never did see them. In that mountain air. distance is very deceiving. But they had a wonderful time Marge and Bob Wheeler went to Florida for two weeks. They came home after the big storm, having to use 65 instead of 75. because of lots and lots traffic. Marge said that she saw her first robin on Monday. This is all I've got for this week. Thomapple Heritage folks, will meet on Wednesday. April 21. at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck at the methodist church. Brian Reynolds, a country surveyor, will tell us about his interesting profession. Love all of you very much. Thanks to you folks who call­ ed or came over to give me a very warm verbal or actual hug to charge up my batteries. Now I have the big challenge of getting on top of my increased eye trouble. Sometimes, my boot straps almost stretch to the limit. But my job is to not feel sorry for myself, but to understand just why this problem has come to me to solve. God never sends you anything unless you have to get to the bottom of why it came to you. So. please don't feel sorry for me. I've been wallowing in too much of my ow n self pi­ ty I need your asking me. “Just what have you solved today?" Without all of your caring love and support, life would be a little harder. Thanks to all of you for <xir caring. Visit with you next week. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA lor payment of classified advertising Call 945 9554 with your card number It yoc wish JJWOtwWe, The Hastings Reminder LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45 a m , 1100 a m & 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School......................... ......................... 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service....................................... ..6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Awana................................................................................6:45p.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (fcuiticii United ilrctlfrcii (£l|iird| "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night. ......... 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 West Main Middleville, mile west ot stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Pastor Monte C. Bell Saturday Evening Mass.............................. 5 00 p.m. The Lutheran Church Sunday Mass...................... 9.00a m & 11 00 a m. Missouri Synod CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue (616) 795-2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Oucfi n someixxh and Jesus Christ is LoriT Surxxn School......................................9 30 a m Sunday Monvng Wofshgj..................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evervng Worship.......................600 pm Wed Mowee* Prayer & BCfe Sktay...... 700pm A&rJccsx °aaor Sn?>eJ(X»xr Sunday Schtxil.............................. 9:30 a m. Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m.Sunday LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Phone 795 7076 Barner Free • M-17 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Senices...... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning services, Caraway St puppet ministry for K4lh during evening services Sunday School................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night’’ 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship. 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m 11 00 a.m. DU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief N<x*nday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland 111 Church Street Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School II 15 a m Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Family Night" Ha Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunday School.................. 10 00 a m Morning Worship............. 11 00 a m Evening Worship................ 600 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7 00 p.m Joel Curtiss, Pastor ________ - 868-7113 - Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free ' Programs for All Ages Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............9 45 a m Morning Worship............................ 1100am 5590 Whitnewilie Ave , SE Alto. Michigan 49302 Pastor Jeffrey Lee Peace Reformed Church Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m. Sunday School................................11 15 a m Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p.m Cornerstone Wesleyan Church lOOO am. 1100am. 600 p m. Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 -9606 891-8028 “God Cares for You” Settees — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Services...............................................10:30 a m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 (Ti{C (Old Wimr ^rlljodist (Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Wesleyan Church ”o new and exciting fellowship" Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev, Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 6 00 p m Ifupmng, Pomnr, The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. . 45160^. 3 /XjflG Church School. - £3 £ Morning Worship Evening Wcd Howship 10 00 » m 11 00 a m 6:00 p m 7:30 p.m nfy < '• homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 30. 1993 / Page 5 Church presents Easter play April 4 Newspapers ‘pressed’ into lesson plans at Dutton Elementary School camps and festivals. As a ministry , the company offers various worship and chancel dramas, seasonal dramas, street theater, and mime for community and church pro­ gramming The company also annually produces several ma­ jor community theater state presentations. The company is an independent, non-profit, non-denominational organization. Redeemer Covenant wor­ ships at the Dutton Christian Middle School on Hanna lake Avenue, just north of bHth Street. This event is open to the community. No tickets are required, a free-will offering will be accepted. For more information, call the Redeemer Covenant office at 698-8001. Redeemer Covenant Church will present the Master Arts Company in the Easter play “No Name in the Street” April 4. at 6 p.m. The 35-minute. one-act play retells the events of the final week in a way that will not soon be forgotten The eight­ member cast, through readers' theater and monologue. confronts the au dience with the significance of Christ's hfe and death. Uni­ que voices such as a temple trader, a servant of Caiaphas. a prophets in the temple, and angels in the garden of Gethsemane watch and react to the events of those last days. "How can we forget” they ask Master Arts Company is committed to mobilizing theater artists in serving spiritual, intellectual, emo­ tional. and artistic needs of church and community through performances, classes, workshops, youth day Ph. 795-3345 for Sun & News Classified ACTION ADS You're invited!.. Teachers at Dutton Elementary featured newspapers in their March 19 lesson plans as the school observed its annual Newspaper Day. Here, some future investigative reporters find one of the answers to a worksheet that required a search through all sections of the paper. to the Master Arts Company presentation of— "No Name in the Street" Middleville Official Village Council Minutes Morch 9. 1993 President Myer* called the meeting to order ot 7 00 p.m Present Bray. Mugridge Oliver. Schellinger and VandenBerg Absent None Guests: Scott Palazzolo, Josh Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. James French. Joe Rahn and Lloyd Denney Minutes of the February 23, 1993 meeting were approved as amended. (Following Lon Myers resignation as trustees.) Joe Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commis­ sion updated Council concernng the E D A. Federal Grant. Schellinger moved that Coun­ cil not proceed with application for a E D A. Federal Grant. Sup­ port by VandenBerg. Ayes all Carried. Letters of interest from Ron Miller and James French for the unexpired Trustees position were considered. Oliver moved that Council appoint James French to fill the unexpired term of Trustee until the Village elec­ tion held March of 1994. Support by Schellinger. Ayes all. Carried. Bray chairman of the Public Works Committee recommends and moves that Council hold a Public Hearing at 6 45 p.m. prior, to the next regular Council meeting March 23. 1993 for the purpose of increasing the Water Rates Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council op- prove the procedures of collec­ ting delinquent water and sewer bills Support by Mugridge Ayes all Carried Mugridge moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all Carried Mugridge moved the follow ing transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance ......................................... $5,000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance ......................................... 13,000.00 General Fund to Payroll Fund ......................................... 18.000.00 Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved that Council authorize Police Chief Shoemaker to attend the Na­ tional D.A.R.E. Officers Associa­ tion's 6th Annual Conference. Juy 6. 7. 8 9. 1993 in Los Vegas at no charge to the Village. Sup- TTES offers adult CPR classes The Thomapple Township Emergency Services is designated as a Community Training Center by the American Heart Association, and holds classes in CPR and choking rescue. Caraway St. Easter Special Saturday, April 3 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Peace Reformed Church (M-37 and Parmalee Rd.) Everyone Children under 3-L2 are wel­ come but must be accompanied by an ad ut ♦Puppet Presentation ♦Easter Egg Hunt ♦Crafts port by Mugridge Ayes all. Carried Council and Monoger Manshum reviewed the Manager s Report. Bray moved that Council authorize the Village Manager to replace 126 Village street signs at an approximate cost of $3,400.00. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved that Council authorize Manager Manshum to seek bids for a new dump truck for the D.P.W. and submit the bids to the Finance Committee for recommendation. Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Carried. Village resident Lloyd Denney presented to Council two letters of complaint to Council. Council will pursue these complaints. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the February Police Activity Report. On April 8 and May 13, classes for individuals on adult CPR and choking rescue will be conducted at the office at 115 High Street in Middleville. To become certified in adult CPR, one four-hour class is required, said TTES spokesperson Jamie Stewart. Both the April 8 and May 13 "adult heart saver" classses will start at 7 p.m. The life-saving classes are also offered to area businesses, who should contact TTES administrator Robert Kenyon at 795-7243 to schedule a class at their workplace. Classes for businesses are held during the summer months, but the classes for individuals are suspended during the summer and will resume in the fall. Stewart pointed out that the April and May sessions will be the last chance to learn CPR at TTES until September Pre-registration is required to let the instructor know the class size To register or for more information, call 795 7243 vr/k — a powerful Easter drama with a timeless and universal significance All are welcome* No tickets required* 9) 1 will be officially in operation March 27. 1993 With no further business Oliver moved for adjournment. Support by Schellinger. Ayes all Carried. Meeting adjourned ot 7 35 p.m Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (499) Redeemer Covenant Church_ ’ IN THE fil’REET April 4, 6:00 pm At the Dutton Christian Middle School, on Hanna Lake Avenue, just north of 68th St Sunday worship 9:30 am. For more information call Redeemer Covenant at 698-8001 Peace Church invites you to celebrate Easter with us... Easter Schedule: Saturday, April 3 Caraway St. Puppet Ministry Easter Special 9.00 -11.00 a.m. for children ages 3-1/2-10 Sunday, April 4 Palm Sunday Services at 8.30 and 11.00 a.m. Thursday, April 8 Maundy Thursday Communion Service at 7.00 p.m. Sunday, April 11 * Sunrise Service at Peace Church at 6:30 a.m. Community Easier Service at Caledonia High School with Adult Choir, LOVE-UGHT and Orchestra Two identical services at 9:30 and 11.00 a m. Refreshments following both services —— Peace Reformed Church r P9OC» awor^d 6950 Cheny Valley Middleville, Ml 49333 1 Phone: 891-8119 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 30. 1993 Dutton students ready for spring after building their own kites by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Sending up a kite on a breezy day has been a tradi­ tional spring event for generations In anticipation of balmy breezes. Dutton Elementary recently invited Gordon Negen of the Mackinaw Kite Company in Grand Haven to talk to students about kites As part of his presentation. Negen even helps each student build a kite that he guarantees is a ‘ good flyer . ■' Negen said he and his sons, who own the company, pre­ sent their kite program to thousands of school children each year They include some history of kites along with showing students the different kinds of kites that have been developed over the years Part of Negen s talk is devoted to kite safety, also. He tells the students they should never wrap the kite’s string around their fingers, or fly a kite in a storm or near power lines. He also tells the students they need a big open area for flying their kites, so they can run a distance and not gel hurt. Now retired. Negen said he enjoys visiting schools and teaching students that kite fly­ ing has an interesting past that — OPEN HOUSES Sunday, April 4-th, 1993 2:00-5:00 P.M. 4976 SEQUOIA DRIVE D1M1. 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Quality design & vacant lots, across from workmanship w 4 baths, Round Lake w/view & pines sliders off great room & MBR on property. One lot has to wrap-around deck. 2 fire­ creek frontage. Call Deb, places & numerous amenities. 623 8357 Call Lii 795 9849 F2M2. GREEN LAKE AREA Lovely L1M4. COM LAKE AREA 1 ocre 4.6 acres with walkout build­ building site. Choice of 3 ing site. Caledonia schools. different lot*. Coll Potty. 7929974. Call Deb. 623 8357. □ cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* Gordon Negen explains how a stunt kite works and how it is used in kite-flying competitions. Gordon Negen of the Mackinaw Kite Company in Grand Haven shows Dutton students one of the beautiful kites he brought for his presentation. began in China. He pointed out that kites not only played an important role in Benjamin Franklin’s famous experiment with electricity. but also were the model for Wilbur and Or­ ville Wright s flying machine. ‘‘After all. what is an airplane anyway, but a kite with an engine.” he told the students. He explained that today stunt kite flying has become a competitive activity that for some flyers has become almost a full-time job. Negen concluded his pro­ gram by helping each student put together his or her own kite made of colorful vinyl and wooden dowels. Even the siring was provided. Now that spring is making a tentative effort to dislodge Old Man Winter, the skies as well as the earth may soon be blossoming with color as Dut­ ton students try out their kite­ flying skills. Congratulations! GIRL, Stephanie Suzanne, bom Dec. 24.1992. 12:05 a.m. at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, to Luke and Becky Kooiman of Woodland. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Keith and Joanne Kooiman Sr. and John and Hoan Shear all of Middleville. Boat insurance written by a boatowner. Wolverine Mutual's president needed insurance for his boat So now you can get coverage most companies sell separately No age Limit for most boats Coverage for boats with speeds up to 55 mph 10% credit for experience or training. Coverage for boats costing up to $200,000 $1500 worth of protection for portable equipment. One deductible covers your boat plus accessories 12 months of coverage for 4 months of premium MIMIC Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company Contact your agent 497 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville. Ml Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 INSURANCE AGENCY 'Our Policy Is Service" Displaying their finished kites are Dutton Elementary students James Cooley (standing, left), Collin Kaiser, Lindsey Heth, Nicki Minier, Jennifer Server (kneel­ ing. left) and Joseph Herp. All the students are members of Mrs. Rowley's class. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads, reach over 7,000 area homes! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 30. 1993 / Page 7 Caledonia Tops No. 546 Math-AThon kids raise money for St. Jude’s Hospital for children Every other year, the Thornoppie Kellogg Middle School students ore given the opportunity to help raise money for cancer research at the St. Jude’s Hospital for Children. The 23 participants raised $1,439 this year which was quite an increase over the lost one. In 1990-91. over $600 was donated. Students who raised over $75 were awarded a T-shirt and duffle bag. They are (back row, from left) sixth graders Amanda Bailey, Stacy Bengaker. Kevin Schultz; and (front row, from left) Tabitha Curtis, Katie Martin, and seventh grader Jenny Brinningstaull. Tim Whitney and Christina Dickerson, who also raised over $75, are not pictured. Meeting for March 23. We opened w ith cartoons from Dorothy We welcomed back Bette and Brenda. We wish you much success. Best weight loss for tonight was by Bette, runner up Gloria and teen Christina Congratulations ladies! You're doing fantaistic! Ha Ha box was lost by Doris. Clean up crew is Dawn. Kathy F and Fran Positive action is no snacks. We started a new contest tonight and awarded the win­ ners of our last contest. They were Kathy D. and Ruth J Congratulations and good luck to us all on this one Cards were read from Ruth. Darlene and Marilyn Kathy's new address and phone no were given. There are some mistakes made on the yearly calendar, they were cor­ rected We closed with PRD. Next Tuesday will be the in­ stallation of new officers and on April 6th they will take charge. We meet Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the Umtd Methodist Church. 250 Vine St. Please join us Questions? Call Dawn at 891-9370. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable pnccs w hen you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to ’■ewspapers ar.d catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 Rems & Rugs Outlet Carpets — In the Caledonia Plaza Other middle schoolers who made a contribution are (front row, from left) sixth graders Ben Jones, Jason Albaugh. Ryan Lenartz, Nathan Venton, and Nathan Near, (middle row, from left) Albrey Balder. Kirsten Carver, Erin Deschoff, and Nicole Medaris; and (back row, from left) seventh grader Holly Pitt, sixth graders Sara Huff. Katie Kimmel, Amy Wiersum, and Jenny Tobin. • Factory Direct Roll Ends • Area Rugs • Excellent Selection • Great Savings at Outlet Prices _________________ Rems & Rugs Outlet Carpets Parent kindergarten meeting set J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Community Schools have scheduled an April 13 information meeting for all parents who plan to enroll their children in kindergarten next year. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the CHS Performing Arts Center. The purpose of the meeting is to explain kindergarten WET BASEMENT? 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These forms were mail­ ed out. but parents also can obtain them at elementary school offices. in addition to the registra­ tion forms, parents are asked to bring to the meeting a copy of their child's birth certificate. The staff emphasizes that this meeting is for parents on­ ly Students will be invited to attend an open house on the first day of school to meet their teachers. Parents also are encouraged to attend ‘‘Learning Together. A Parent Pro­ gram." which will meet four times during May at each elementary building from 1-2 p.m. Dates for this program are: - Thurs., May 6 - Thurs., May 13 - Thurs.. May 20 - Thurs.. May 27 Parents needing further in­ formation are asked to call the elementary school nearest their home. 9900 Cherry Valley Road Caledonia, Ml Ph. 530-8593 Winter Hours: Tues. 8:00-7:00; Wed Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat. 8:00-4:00 CALEDONIA PLAZA Now Leasing OFFICE & RETAIL Congratulations! GIRL, Brittany Shawn, bom Oct 3. weighing 7 lbs . 5 ozs. and 20 inches long at Metropolitan Hospital Grand Rapids Ml to William (Joe) and LouAnn Chambers of Wayland. Ml Maternal grandparents Kenneth and Doreen Kent and Richard Sandeen of Hastings Paternal grandparents. Bill and Rosie Chambers of Middleville Great grandmothers <mater nah Verdie Sinclair of Hastings, (paternal) lone Schottler of Trufant • 450 sq. ft. finished space • 9C0 sq. ft. finished space • 3600 sq. ft. space (can be divided) • Air conditioned • Private entrance • Excellent rates Concord Management 810 LEONARD, N.E. GRAND RAPIDS, Ml (616) 454-4098 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 30, 1993 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Middle TK middle school kids take spin around the world Michigan’s Healthy Kids... Several Thomapple Kellogg Middle School students took part in the school s preliminary geography round. The first place winner at TK Middle School, seventh grader Rob Walker gives the globe a spin (standing left). Other participants (going clockwise) were Alex Middleton, Brad Clark. Will Holmes, Dave Ramey, Mike VanderSloot. Eric Vernon. Anne-Marie Hart, Lindsay Bremer, and Nick Timmer. Those participants not pictured are Bob Bishop. Betsy Steensma. Cara Moore. Lance Brinks, Lindsey Robertson, and Chad Schondelmayer Fitness Instructor Bobbie Nieland 795-3930 Page Elementary ------------- SCHEDULE-------------WED. Step 6:30 MON. Power Step 6:30 THURS. Power Step 6:30 1 J-Ad Graphics News Service The members have beeni named and the first meeting scheduled for a new’ Caledonia Township Citizeni Advisory Committee, ap­ pointed to review issues re­■ lated to area growth. The Future Growthi Committee will hold its orga­• nizational meeting at 7 p.m. • Cost Per Session • 4 Weeks — Starting the First Week of Each Month 1 Time Per Week *14.00 2 Times Per Week *24.00 3 1 ime* Per Week *30.00 II you are paying per class, the cost is *4 00 il Caledonia Township Future Growth has named its committee Why you should invest in a new home from... s • No. 1 Manufactured Housing Sales Center in the State of Michigan — 19 Years in Business • Lowest Fixed Interest Rate on Manufactured Housing Loans (1% difference in interest can amount to thousands of dollars over the course of a loan.) • Experienced Sales Staff Trained in All Aspects of Manufactured Housing • Largest in the State of Michigan Complete In-House Service Department • A Tradition of High Quality Homes (Ready to Move Into) at a Fair Price of $22,900 to $32,750. 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The Township Board has suggested some topics it would like the committee to discuss, including police and fire protection, recreation ar­ eas, roads and future public utilities, but committee mem­ bers are being asked to bring up other issues or concerns as well, said Good. Serving on the committee will be Paul Drueke, Arlene Kidder, Larry Barton, Randy Jousma, Steve Gould, Don Hodgkinson, Roy Beetham, David Scobie, Tom Ziegler, Wes Scholten, Glen Klaver, Doug Lectka, Dr. Richard Crissman, Jim B. Steketee, Fred Fleischmann, Ed Fischer, Norma Sprite, Tom Nichols and Don Jackel. The township also is form­ ing a second advisory committee to study the expansion of sewer service at Campan and Kettle Lakes. T.K. Fest ’93 plans being made The T.K. Fest ’93 commit­ tee has been working hard to finalize plans for the second T.K. open house. Saturday. April 24. The day will feature a pig roast, talent show and student displays The event will be held at T.K High School from 11:30 a m. to 4 p m. Lunch tickets w ill be on sale at all school offices April 12 through April 20. Tickets will sell for $2 each for all ages Lunch will be served from 11 30 a m. to 2 p m T.K Fest '92 had more than 1.000 students, family and friends attending All elementary children will be bringing T-shirt order forms, lunch order forms, and infor­ mal xm flyers home. With the unveiling last Friday of Governor Engler’s recom­ mended budget for fiscal year 93-94. there can be no doubt that Michigan's children remain the State s number one priority Aside from education, nearly all other areas of the slate budget saw cuts of freezes. An extra effort was made to cut wasteful spending in other areas, allowing for the unveiling of a new health care program for children of the working, but low in­ come families of Michigan. It is called Michigan’s Healthy Kids proposal. For a family without health coverage, a sick child can send their limited finances into a tailspin Even the costs of routine exams and medications can be a devastating setback This health proposal will give children and their families needed peace of mind. The children helped by this plan come from families who earn too much to qualify for government sponsored health care programs but too little to buy their own health insurance Governor Engler has announced the Healthy Kids initiative which will provide full Medicaid benefits to all children in the state 16 and younger, living in families with incomes less than $17,910, or 150 percent of the poverty level for a family of three. Approximately 80,000 children currently without medical coverage would be covered by this program. In addition, the Healthy Kids invitiativc calls for expanding the Michigan Child Caring Program by providing limited medical coverage to approximately 12,000 children age 2 through 15 living in families with income less than $22,100 The Child Care Program, operated by the state and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, currently relies primarily on private con tributions to provide children with physician, pharmacy and non-hospitalization benefits, taxes. We will continue to trim waste out of other areas of the state budget Extending health benefits to these children could save lives and give parents additional security. Since one of the biggest stumbling blocks people face when rebuilding their lives is adequate health coverage for their family, especially when working in entry-level positions, this program serves a second purpose by helping people move off welfare and into the workforce. This program will help with the transition from welfare to work by seeing to it that the children of low income families receive adequate medical coverage. As a parent, I know first-hand the concerns one has when a child is sick. We all want to provide the very best for our children so that their childhrxxl is not only happy, but healthy. Now, Michigan is going to make that job a little easier for families. Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto, where he farms 500 acres. CentUQC. 891-9201 __^rZL^ 1-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE Ik, »-<• 1 rd 1XW WYOMING - 2 story, 3 BR, 2 stall garage, new furnace & kitchen. Call Rob. CALEDONIA 10 acres, beautiful walkout site. Call Thelma. MIDDLEVILLE 2 lots, country setting, both for $15,000. Call Patrick. CALEDONIA Village property, cathedral ceil­ ings, 5 bedrooms, newer home, low 90,000 s. Call Tim. HOPKINS 10 acres with newer 14x70 mobile home, 3 BR, 2 baths. Coll Rick. LOWELL 4.9 acres with large barn on property. Coll John. CALEDONIA 2.7 acres near schools and golf course. Call Tim. • • • • Judy VanderMeer Beth Nausadis Patrick Hammond John Bauw • Tim Wilkinson • John Harvey • Patti Mledema • Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia OHxe Hour* Monday Friday 9-6. Saturday 9 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 30. 1993 I Page 9 Caledonia Community Lunch Menus High-Middle Meal Deal Friday. April 2 Itza pizza, french fries, milk or Vita Pup. Monday. April 5 Spring Break Tuesday. April 6 Spring Break Wednesday. March 31 Brats, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday. April I Chili and pork steak sand­ wich. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Universal Life Grows With You. Perma ferm from Auto-Owners s the preferred iweisal Me rsurance program fee most people it oMrs the advantage of low cost protec ben and r»gh tax Sheltered nterest earrwigs on poky cash values For detafc contact your «xai Auto Owners agency High-Middle Wednesday. March 31 Chicken nuggets, french fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday, April I Rib patty or Bar BQ sand wich. fries, milk, fruit choice. Friday. April 2 Fiesta, french fries, fruit choice, milk Monday. April 5 Spring Break Tuesday, April 6 Spring Break Elementary Cary (standing left) and Linda Smith holding sons Kyle and Zachary were given a package of goodies by (from left) Dan Wenger, President of the Barry County Farm Bureau, Tom Otto of Otto's Turkey Farm, and Terry Nichols of Thornapple Volley Equipment. Agribusinesses shower gifts on baby bom in special week by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Cary and Linda Smith of rural Freeport were surprised by the attention the family got after the early a m March 14 birth of their second son. Zachary The family, which also in­ cludes 3t6-ycar-old Kyle, received a gift of goodies because Zachary was the first baby to be born in Barry County al the beginning of National Agriculture Week Agricultural businesses. Tom Otto’s Turkey Farm, the Barry County Farm Bureau and Wenger Diary Farm, and Thornapple Valley Equip­ ment. put together a package of treats for the family, in­ cluding miniature toy tractors for the boys. During National Agriculture Week, which was March 14-20. America’s agricultural producers Friday. April 2 Grilled cheese sandwich, peas, cherry pie crescent milk Monday, April 5 Spring Break Tuesday. April 6 Spring Break. Wednesday, March 31 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes gravy, mixed fruit, roll. milk. Thursday, April I Hol dog/com dog. Vita Pup. green beans, milk celebrated their 20th anniver­ sary. Just in Michigan alone, more than 125 agricultural commodities are produced. Though Zachary s birth was the reason for the gift that was presented by Terry Nichols. Tom Otto and Dan Wenger, little Zachary wasn’t sure about the attention But. big brother Kyle was excited to dig into the box of goodies and play w ith the toy trucks. David $. McDuffee DeVRIES AGENCY, INC. 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But. she would like it if each of her pups was promised to a loving home. They are just a few of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitty litter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to moke a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens con be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There moy be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information coll 948-4885. ■■■/fea/f/iy Tooth Team iB talks about... Maintaining Baby Teeth Call us for information 891-1240 Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S Family Dental Care IL \ We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday. (li%Z 1 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. “■ Caledonia - on M-37 Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Class of 1997 will be the first to benefit from the new graduation requirements recently adopted by the TK Board of Education This year’s eighth-graders will have the opportunity to take seven classes, if they chose, for all four of their high school years Changing the high school schedule to the seven period day rather than the former six periods mandated the adjust­ ment of requirements The classes of 1993 and 1994 will be required to have 40 credits for graduation The 1995 class members will need 42 credits for their diplomas, while the Class of 1996 will need 44 The gradual phasing in of the change will be completed for the Class of 1997. requir­ ing the successful completion of 46 credits. The Graduation Require­ ment Committee, headed by High School Counselor Tom Fletke. checked into the graduation requirements that were set by other school districts that had adopted the seven-period day The committee s findings indicated that 46 credits would be very reasonable under the new plan Each student would be required to lake six credits per semester Students who want to take a study period would be able to do so. The seven period day would give each high school student the option to take as many as 56 credits during the four years. Fletke said this will give students much more flexibility in their schedules and will allow them to participate in special interest areas, like Wilder's Auto Service HASTINGS — MIDDLEVILLE — NASHVILLE ...for All Your Automotive Needs OPEN Monday-Saturday Foreign Cere Welcome Barry county's Brake Experts . Includes: free inspection, pads or shoes, 40,000 mile warranty, turn drums or rotors, pack bearings where applicable. 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TK Middle School counselor Bernie Weller worked with individuals and AUTO COMPUTER ANALYSIS $198a 852-2003 Nashville — 133V4 South Main Street small groups of eighth graders to help them plan and select classes for high school. These need to included six credits in English, four in mathematics, four in science, six in social science, two in physical education, one in computer education, and two in foreign languages, fine or performing arts, vocational education, or practical art. Though eighth grade may sound like it is too early to begin career development and planning. Weller said that it’s not too soon for them to plan He also emphasized that the schedules are not written in stone, but it docs give each of the students a direction to follow Middleville Youth Baseball sets dates, April 3 & 10 Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball would like to make a correction concering the dates for Spring Cleaning at the baseball diamonds. The correct dates are Satur­ day. April 3 and I0. Times will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. All arc encouraged to come during either of the two five hour days. Raking, weeding, and stone removal will be chores of the day. To find the ball diamonds go north of Middleville on Grand Rapids St. (Whitney villc Rd.) to the village limits and then east on Crane Rd. Crane Rd dead ends into the playing field. Youth baseball would also liked to remind parents and ball players about the Thor­ napple Kellogg Youth Baseball philosophy which states: ‘It is the belief of the Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball program that we are a means for the introduction and development of baseball’s many and varied skills to the young people of our community. ’ ’ We will strive to instill in our young athletes the desire to do the best they can with the abilities they each possess. Through patience and ex­ emplary behavior, we will help our kids to become •At RRlUQiOVIIfw wfWy. if you bring in a written estimate from anybody for any sales or service in Barry County — WE WILL BEAT it — or you get a free oil, filter & lube job in any one of our S locations. 948-2192 TK Middle School Counselor Bernie Weller helps eighth graders (from left) Jen nifer Seifert, Joe Polo, and Amy Smith, as they work through scheduling high school. TK community library hours The Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library ’s spring break hours will be as follows: Friday. April 2. 9 a m io 3 p.m.; Monday. April 5. 9 a m to 3 p.m. Tuesday. April 6. 9 a m. io 3 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, April 7. 9 a.m. to 3 pm. Thurs­ day. April 8, 9 a.m to 3 p.m and 6 to 8:30 p.m.. and Fri­ day, April 9.9am. to 3 p m gracious winners, tolercnt losers, and young people who will display a sportsman like conduct that will reflect our high ideals. We will work to give equal attention and game time to all players and will not hold win­ ning to be so important as to detract from the above goals. In continuing to uphold some of baseball s highest ideals, profanity at practices and games will not he ex pected from coaches, athletes or fans The use of drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco pro ducts by coaches and athletes will not be condoned during TKYB activities. If you have any further questions, plcse write to Thornapplc Kellogg Youth Baseball, c/o Mike Bremer. P.O. Box 472, Middleville. 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March 25. with Dr Kenneth Bloomquist of Michigan State University The all-star band then presented a concert that even­ ing at Holland West Ottawa High School Hansen, a sophomore, plays tenor saxophone for the CHS marching band, the jazz band and the pep and concert bands. Peck said Hansen also is a member of the music “task force" planning the future of Caledonia's K 12 in­ strumental music program. Sheehan is a senior at CHS and plays the trumpet in Caledonia's concert, jazz and marching bands She also plays in the school orchestra and has participated in solo and ensemble contests at the district and state level. Peck said Citizens’ group gives books to TK Debbie Smith (right) presents Page Librarian Diane Knight with several books on behalf of the Citizens for Excellence in Education. Caledonia High School musicions Heather Sheehan and Dan Hansen recently were chosen by audition to play in this year's MSBOA District X All-Star Band. The all-star band is chosen each year from all high school musicians in the state's District X. which includes the entire Grand Rapids area “The students do all the preparation on (heir own time, and they only have two or i ^John A. Weidenfeller D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available three weeks to prepare” he added “They also must take care of any expenses and travel in­ volved with participating. But it is an honor to he chosen and an excellent experience for them.” Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ActionAds! by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Citizens for excellence in education, a group of parents who want to contribute to the quality of education for their children in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, have donated more than $ 125 worth of new books to the district's five school libraries. The C.E.E. parents worked hand-in hand with Baker Btiok House in Grand Rapids to choose books that were wholesome, with traditional approaches to family and gixxl quality reading in each age level. “As parents, we are in­ terested in reasearchmg new curriculum and educational philosophies so that we can give our ideas at conferences and better equip our kids to excel academically.” said Debbie Smith, a spokeswoman for C E E The group now mails infor mat ion to nearly I b() families Anyone interested in joining the group or receiving infor mation can contact Deb Smith at 795-9135 TK 8th-graders spread sunshine at Tendercare by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg eighth­ graders in the community ser­ vice class taught by Gail Stewart recently had a chance to spread some cheer to residents at Tendercare in Hastings. Students asked questions about the facility and were then shown to some of the elderly residents' rooms. “The response of my students was just fantastic,” Stewart said. She said she found out just how well the visit really went from the students' responses on a handout that Stewart ask them to fill out. Julie Secord said she felt that their visit really made the One of the Tendercare residents get a chuckle out of Melissa Landon. day of several of the people She also commented “that the elderly are as young as us!” ”1’11 always remember that this experience helped me take time to think about other people besides myself!” was Tanya Richer’s thought “We made a lot of people happy and that makes me feel good about myself,” said Malt Appel Amanda Stutzman summed it up, “It is fun to learn about other people, hear good stories and make new friends.” Carrie Moma, Paula Sweeny, and Amanda Stutzmen give one of the patients a whirl down the hall. g GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. SORE FEET / ANKLES?.... g: Assignment accepted! ft Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO ££ Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems B • W fep || 1 g 9 KENT PODIATRY | Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call... 891-9133 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 30. 1993 I Page 13 ‘Tu-tu Tootsie .. Students at Kettle Lake Elementary each year read lots of books, but especially during March, which is National Reading Month. If they meet the school-wide goal set by Principal Jeff Worman, they get to pick the character he must portray if the goal is met. This year the students read more than 14,000 books, surpassing the 11,000 book goal, and Worman kept his part of the bargain, appearing Friday as the character the stu­ dents chose: a ballerina in a pink tutu, wig and tiara. Toe shoes were not part of the deal. GIRLCAGERS, two weekend tournaments ("Moms, dads and kids al! worked!"). Gallen also noted that both A AU and CHS benefitted from the regional and state tournament games played in Caledonia. The district pro­ vided two gyms for the re­ gional s and the high school was the official site of the state championships. In return, the CHS girls’ soccer team earned money for their program by running the time clocks during the AAU games at Caledonia, and the CHS girls' basketball teams and parents earned money for summer team camp by run­ ning the tournament conces­ sion booth both weekends. The organizer of the Western Lakers Club, Gallert not only coached, but also handled all the logistics of this year's Grand Rapids area double-elimination regional, which meant finding enough sites to accommodate about 850 girls playing on 70 teams in four age divisions: 14 and under, 15 and under, 16 and under, and IK and under. Eleven sites provided by area school districts solved Letterheads |l»RIN Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE J Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! -ao Call 945-9554 Graph!" VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN continued from Page 14 — or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) the problem of playing space, but the distances between sites complicated the planning. Gallert said. Caledonia. Middleville. Forest Hills Northern. Rogers, Forest Hills Central. Crestwood Middle School in Kentwood, Highlands Middle School in Northview and Sparta all provided one or two gyms for the program. Four teams in each age di­ vision qualifed for the state level, Gallert said. Besides boys' and girls' basketball. AAU clubs offer programs in a wide range of sports, including not only fa­ vorites like baseball, wrestling, soccer and track, but also more unusual ones such as Chinese martial arts, jujitsu, synchronized swim­ ming, surfing and trampoline. Anyone who wants infor­ mation about AAU can write its headquarters at PO Box 68207, Indianapolis, Ind. 46268, or call 317-872-2900. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CREATE THE MIDDLEVILLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND TO DESIGNATE THE BOUNDARIES OF AUTHORITY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middleville shall hold a public hearing to hear and consider comments and questions in regard to the establishment of the proposed Middleville Local Development Finance Authority and the designation of the boundaries of proposed Authority District Number One These pro ceedings of the Village are being conducted pursuant to the Local Development Finance Act which is also known as Act 281 of the Public Acts of Michigan or 1986, as amended ("Act 281”). PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORITY If established by the Village, the Mid dlevilie Local Development Finance Authority will be authorized to exercise the powers granted by Act 281 which includes the development and implementation of tax increment financing and development plans in the proposed authority District Number One The jurisdiction of the authority shall be limited to the lands contained wltln the Authority District. BOUNDARIES OF PROPOSED DISTRICT - The boundaries of the proposed Authority District Number One have the following legal descriptions The Middleville Industrial Park according to the recorded plat thereof, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan said plat recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 1 in the Barry County Register of Deeds Office. The following Is a map showing the approximate boundaries of the proposed District: CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: LEGAL: Jeffrey L. Bykerk Amend section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) for the requested lands from the Rural Residential District (R-R) to the Light Industrial District (1-1) 5150 68th St PP #41-23-07-100-022 The west 431 feet of the east 461 feet of the north 1013 feet of the E Vi. NW Vi. Section 7, T5N. R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TIME: LOCATION: April 19. 1993 7:30 P M Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St., Caledonia. Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St.. Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia. Ml 49316 Dated. March 25. 1993 Caledonia Township Planning Commission (501) ..... ................. Following the public hearing, the Village Council shall not, without additional public hearings, incorporate into Authority district Number One, any land not included in the description of this Notice. TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 20,1993, at 6:45 o’clock p.m. at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main, Middleville, Michigan. PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED At the public hearing the Village Council will hear and consider comments and questions pertaining to the establishment of the Authority, the designation of the boundaries of the District and all other matters concerning the adop­ tion of the proposed resolution by the Village Council pursuant to Act 281 Any resident, taxpayer or property owner of Viilaige of Middleville. Township of Thornapple, Barry County, the Kent Intermediate School District and the Thornapple Kellogg School District, the Grand Rapids Community College Distnct (the taxing units within which the proposed District is located) has the nght to be heard at the public heanng FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained from the, Village Clerk, Village of Middleville, 100 E Mam, Middleville, Michigan 49058, Telephone 795-3385 This Notice was authorized by the Village Council of the Village of Middleville Dated: March 23, 1993 Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk Village of Middleville (500) �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 30. 1993 Western Lakers 18-under team takes 2nd in tourney Area AAU girls’ team advances to national championships The Western Lakers AAU 18-and-under team poses before AAU state cham­ pionship action at Caledonia High School last weekend. The Grand Rapids area team took second in the state to qualify for the AAU notional championships. From the left are Coach Kurt Gallert, Bridget Lamoreaux. Molly Murray, Roxanne Gellert, Leslie Wagner, Alyssa Dykgraaf Beth Hilbink, Ann Iciek, Nikki Pahl, Heather Brown ond Jeannette Stowski. Western Lakers teammates Roxanne Gallert and Molly Murray trap the AuSable point guard during AAU girls basketball tournament action at Caledonia High School last weekend. by Barbara Gall Sure air bags wvrk great in front^nd collisions, but only a safety belt can protect you from side and rear-end collisions. So buckle up. And you’ll cover all the angles. YOU COULD LEARN A LOT FROM A DUMMY :i.ki I YOUR SAFETY BEU Staff Writer The University of Michigan squad wasn't the only state basketball team to advance this weekend in a nationwide tournament. While U of M players in the Seattle Kingdome were earn­ ing a Final Four berth in the NCAA tournament, a Grand Rapids area team in the Caledonia High School gym was playing its way into the title game of the Michigan Amateur Athletic Union girls' basketball championships. Coached by Kurt Gallert of Caledonia, the oldest team of the Western Lakers AAU pro­ gram Sunday took second in the state in the 18 and under division after qualifying Saturday for the AAU nation­ als to be held in Chattanooga this summer. The Lakers could compete for state honors only after winning the 18 and under Grand Rapids area regional championship March 19-23, where about 850 athletes playing on 70 teams competed in four age divisions. Gallert, who besides coach­ ing also coordinated both the regional and the state tourna­ ments, has put together a bas­ ketball team that would be the envy of any area coach. Most of the girls also played on his team last year, and each of his 10 players earned at least all­ conference honors during the 1992 high school season. Gallert said that working with them has been a pleasure. "A lot of people think that it might be hard to coach a team like this, where each player is so talented,” he commented. "But these girls are team players; they all work for the good of the team. They're not prima donnas' and they're not trying to outdo each other. When one is a little off her game, someone else seems to be able to step in. The hardest pan for me is seeing that each of these girls gets to develop her particular talents while working within the team." Playing on the Lakers from O-K Gold conference teams are Roxanne Gallert of Caledonia, Ann Iciek of Wayland, Nikki Pahl of Kenowa Hills, and Alyssa Dykgraaf and Jeannette Stawski of Forest Hills Northern. Also playing on Gallert's team are familiar faces from other leagues, including Bridget Lamoreaux and Leslie Wagner of West Catholic. Heather Brown from Rogers, Beth Hilbink of Zeeland and Molly Murray of Catholic Central. "I think it's neat that during the high school season they play against each other, but then when AAU starts, they're working together on the same team," Gallert commented. The Lakers worked well to­ gether Friday night, opening their bid for both a national berth and a state title by thumping Au Sable 101-65. Saturday morning they de­ feated the Lady Knights squad 71-60, clinching at least a third-place tourney finish and a trip to the national championships because the top three teams in each state qualify for the nationals. The weekend would have been perfect for the Inkers if they also could have avenged last year’s loss to the defend­ ing division state champions, the Detroit-area Michigan Royals. Gallert's team challenged the Royals in an exciting con­ test Saturday night that ended with the winning Laker basket refusing to fall in the last sec­ onds of the game, giving the Royals a 66-65 win. That sent the Inkers to the losers' bracket of the double­ elimination tournament, but Sunday morning they trounced the St. Joseph area Top Guns 73-49 to earn a re­ match with the undefeated Royals for the state title. But the Lakers' back-toback contests took their loll. The Royals, who did not have to play a Sunday morning game, pulled away from a fairly even contest with a 27-9 second-half scoring run that the tiring Lakers could never make up, despite playing the Royals even the rest of the game. The Royals retained the Michigan AAU title with a decisive 101-75 win, but since the three top teams in the state gel to advance, both the Lakers and the Top Guns also will take part in the national competition. Hilbink. Iciek and Gallert were named to the AAU all­ state squad in their division "It's tough playing back-toback games," said Gallert of the title game. "If we had won last night so that there were two fresh teams playing for the title, it might have been a different story. But today, they just had loo many bodies for us. "But we still achieved our goal, and that was to qualify for the AAU nationals." Founded in 1949, the AAU sponsors one of the largest multi-sport programs for youth in the country, includ­ ing the annual Junior Olympic Games. More than 8,000 reg­ istered clubs like the Lakers provide local, stale and na­ tional competition in 20 sports for youth aged eight to 18. The AAU is run primarily by volunteers like Gallert, who said that he sees AAU as another way for kids to ben­ efit from sports. "I know that sometimes there has been controversy because some feel AAU takes away from school sports. I don’t happen to believe that should happen." he said. "Five of the 10 girls on my basketball team also played volleyball for their high school teams, and we just worked our practices around so that they didn't have to choose which to play. "It s not the easiest sched­ ule, but if they're willing to put in that kind of time. I think we should have the pro­ grams for them. I like to see kids try different sports, but if they want to specialize, or they just aren't too good at any others, then the kids should have the choice." He pointed out that AAU also is a "family affair," since volunteers are the backbone of the organization. About 70 families helped him run the See Girt eagers, Page 13 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 30, 1993 / Page 15 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN SPORTS Trojan wrestlers and spikers made the All-County teams The Middleville wrestling team placed two members on the All-Barry County/Banner first team and two more on the second squad. The Trojans’ volleyball squad topped the county's first unit with two selections and one member on the second team. Ryan Winchell (112) and Chris Foster (160) both were named to the all-star wrestling first squad while teammates Gary Ketchum (103) and Ty Middleton (171) were ac­ knowledged on the second. Trojan spikers Carla Pioeg and Laura Donker both were selected to the All-County first squad. Teammate Jaime Strater made the second group. Wrestlers come home with 11 medals at tourney Jaime Strater In another successful outing, this time at Lakewood High School. Caledonia’s freestyle wrestling came home with II medals, in a recent Saturday tournament Jerome Gardner. Seth Tem­ ple (group II). and Nick Draft (group 111), each won their se­ cond gold medals of the season. Mike Tomanek (group II) and Nick Webster (group IV) also earned a gold medal for their squads. Winning second place silver medals were Nick Gillet (group Ij, Jake Klapmust (group 11). and Steve Gillet (group III). Third place, bronze medals were awarded to Rory Root (group II) and Kinny Smith (group 111). A fourth place bronze medal was awarded to Tyler Root (group IV). NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 17, 1993. the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No 93-1Z, an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The amending ordinance adopts the Allan and Diana Hudson Planned Unit Development, and the principal provi­ sions thereof can be summarized as follows: 1 Planned Unit Development. The amending ordinance rezones the following-descnbed lands from the C-2 General Business District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Allan and Diana Hudson Planned Unit Development: That part of the West 100 feet of the East 216 feet of the North 3/4, East 1/2. Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan, lying Southerly of the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37). ALSO That part of the East 116 feet of the North 1980 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of Sec tion 7, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan, lying Souther­ ly of the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37). 2 Land Uses. Under the terms of the amending ordinance, the lands in the Planned Unit Development (the “Development”) may be used for a Phase I commercial building for professional shopping services or other C-2 District uses A portion of such building may be used for office space, and the remaining portion thereof may be used for warehouse purposes. The Development may also include a Phase II building, which may be used for C-2 District purposes. The Development also consists of related parking, driveways and other accessory uses 3 Buildings; Site Access. The buildings in the Development are limited to the areas described in the amending ordinance. Ingress to and egress from Phase I of the Develop­ ment may be only by means of a driveway off Kraft Avenue. Ingress to and egress from Phase II of the Development is subject to subsequent approval of the Planning Commission. 4 Streets and Drives; Water and Sewer. Driveways, parking area and other paved ar«a< must be hard-surfaced and constructed in compliance with Township and County Road Commission standards. There are requirements on parking area, parking spaces and a future connecting driveway or other access arrangements between the lands in the Development and the lands immediately adjacent on the north. The Development will be served by a private water well and by holding tanks for collection and removal of sanitary sewage, subject to the approval of the Kent County Health Department 5. Other Requirements. The amending ordinance establishes other requirements for the Development with regard to drainage of surface waters, landscaping, outdoor lighting, garbage and refuse disposal, signage, maximum building height, final site plan approval, and required permits from the County Health Department, the County Drain Commissioner, and other governmental bodies having jurisdiction. A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. The amending ordinance becomes effective on March 30, 1993. TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (502) Dated: March 25, 1993 Laura Donker Bires-r-us on M-37 (Next to Crystal Flash) Middleville 795-3550 i bn w5 FILTER IV VALVOLINE - LIMIT 5 QTS. Mlance Cp 11“ MONROE GAS SHOCKS I *5ii “$1499 I Carla Pioeg Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ''^£•5''^ FOR pFJ Starting at... J ITT PRICES GOOD NOW THRU SATURDAY, APRIL 17. 1993 * EXTRA 5% SENIOR DISCOUNT * , , �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 30, 1993 Wrestling tourney begins On Saturday. March 13. the Caledonia Freesty le Wrestling Club traveled to North view School to participate in the seasons, first developmental tournament. This years club membership has 32 returning wrestlers and eight new members The coaching staff is headed ud by NOTICE OF CHANGE LAST DAY TO FILE NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES To the residents of Thomapple Kellogg School District: Please take notice that the legislature has enacted legislation subject to the Governor’s approval, which changes the last day to file nominating petitions and affidavits of identi­ ty for candidates for school board vacancies to be vote on at the June 14, 1993, annual school election to April 12,1993, which is the ninth (9th) Monday preceding the annual election. Candidates for school board vacancies may pick up nominating petitions at Thornapple Kellogg Administration Building and must have them filed with the secretary of the Board of Education at the board offices at 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333 no later than 4.00 p.m. on April 12, 1993 Ex-Scot stars shine on Saints JV eager squads Caledonia High School graduates Jen Wilkinson and Jennifer Smith successfully completed their first season at Aquinas College. The freshman forward, anchored the jayvee offense and also found playing time on varsity. The Lady Saints finished 12-2 in District 23 and 23-8 overall after losing in the second round of Nationals in Oregon. Wilkson is currently majoring in education She is the daughter of Tom and Portia Wilkinson of Caledonia. Smith is the daughter of Christopher and Mary Lou Smith of Also She has yet to decide on a major. Alice Jansma 03-22-93 FARO S Som ITALIAN < fl \ Ron Pyper and Steve Zoet Competing against nearly 800 wrestlers. 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At least Caledonia School Superintendent Robert My­ ers is willing to give it that consideration. Myers said Friday that based on what he has seen so far, he thinks the proposal hammered out on the floor of the legislature Wednesday and Thursday is indeed a compromise between Gover­ nor John Engler, lawmakers' and education groups, each of whom has its own "agenda" regarding school funding. "The governor compro­ mised on his original posi­ tion by backing the two per­ cent sales tax increase that would go to the schools to make up for a cut in prop­ erty taxes," Myers said. "In return, the governor is getting the property taxes cut and assessments capped, as he has wanted to do." The changes proposed so far would provide Michigan home owners the property tax relief they have asked for, but would still provide a means to fund the public schools through a sales tax increase. Myers said he thinks the sales tax might be the fairest way to ensure adequate rev- ditional two percent de­ posited in the school aid fund. •Constitutionally dedicat­ ing the net revenue and in­ terest from the net revenue from the state lottery to the school aid fund. •Beginning in 1993, limit­ ing assessments per parcel (adjusted for additions and losses) to not more than the “// you think about all kids in the state, this is probably the right thing to do" Robert Myers enue for the local schools. "The sales tax spreads the burden around much more, and we residents also will be getting some help’ from all the tourists that come to Michigan to ski and fish and hunt and camp," he pointed out. "And using the sales tax to fund schools means renters and mobile home owners also would be chip­ ping in a bigger share of the costs of operating our schools," he added. As of Friday, the legisla­ ture has agreed that a consti­ tutional amendment be pre­ sented to voters on June 2. If approved, the amendment would provide: •Increasing the state sales tax from four to six percent, with all revenue from the ad­ — Robert Myers general price increase or five percent, whichever is less, until the property ownership is transferred. At that time, the assessment will be 50 percent of the true cash value. •Beginning in 1993, per­ manently authorizing a local school district (subject to the Headlee Amendment roll­ back) to levy up to 18 mills for school operations. A dis­ trict may levy up to nine more mills for operations, but only with voter ap­ proval. •Reducing the constitu­ tional 50-mill limit (which includes school operating mills, school debt retirement mills and municipal mills) to 40 mills. See Tax Proposal, Page 2 ‘Huck Finn’ at local school — Dutton Christian eighth-graders presented Huckleberry Finn as this year's musical. Posing in character on the set ore Kathy Lucas, Rochoel Koning Katie Meyer. Jenny Bouwmon, Sarah Sikma. Josh Kwekel and Melinda Berry See Story on Page 13 Preschoolers dye eggs Preschoolers in the Middleville day care of Vickie Rick were excited about chance to dye Easter eggs. (From left) 4-year-olds Nick Mason and Bobby Munjoy. along with 3-year-old Chris Jensen compare their brightly colored work. One T-K board position to be decided in election by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Though the election to fill one, four-year term on the Thornapple Kellogg School Board is not until June, anyone interested in the posi­ tion must file a petition at the administration office by 4 p.m. Monday, April 12. The term of Wendy Romph. who is currently the vice president of the board, will expire at the end of June. Romph said that she will seek re-election to the board. She is in the process of filing the necessary petitions. Anyone else who is in­ terested in running for the position needs to be a resident in the TK school district and must be at least 18. Each candidate must file a petition with the signatures of at least 20 qualified voters to be eligible to run on June's ballot For further information call the administration office at 795-3313 or stop at the office at 3385 Bender Road in Middleville The administration office will be open during the spring break this week. Caledonia planning group approves new portables by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Village Planning Commission last week approved 7-0 a site plan submitted by the Caledonia Schools allowing two more portables to be located near the middle school. The district plans to move to the middle school the two portables now located at the south end of the high school. The units must be moved to allow construction of the high school addition scheduled for completion next year. The high school units will be located side by side on West Drive, just south of the tennis courts. A new four-foot chain link fence will separate the units from the adjacent athletic fields, but a walkway will be left between the fence and the tennis courts, said Rich Over­ mire. the Caledonia Schools’ director of auxiliary services. The commission already has approved the schools’ previous request to place two newly purchased portables on the east side of the drive, near the existing six portable units. (See sketch.) No sewer facilities or park­ ing areas will be needed for the new units, and there will be no landscaping All 10 portable classrooms will be used to alleviate over crowding at the middle school until construction of the new middle school is completed. That facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 1995. Village Planning Commis­ sioner Zoltan Berencsi raised the question of traffic along West Drive as students enter and leave the high sch<x>l parking lot. Berencsi asked if middle school students would be at risk when crossing the West Drive to the new portables. He asked if any speeding deterrents were in place along the drive. Overmire said that ‘any See Planning group, Page 2 — In This Issue... • Community garage sale set • Dutton students do ‘Huck Finn’ • Science Alive comes to Middleville • Spring sports preview �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 6, 1993 Tables stilf available Planning group, con’t This sketch shows the location of four more por­ tables that will be added to the six already in use at the Caledonia Middle School. The Caledonia Village Council recently approved the school's site plan for the portable units. barricades, stop signs, speed bumps or other such measures on the drive have been destroyed by someone, somehow ” Stop signs even have been ripped off the building, he said, and students try to go around the speed bumps “We believe that about the only thing we can do is put a person out there when the students are arriving for school and leaving at the end of the school day. he said. But he emphasized that while classes are in session, there is little traffic, and mid­ dle school students crossing to the portables could be accom­ panied by a teacher, if necessary. “It can’t be any worse than the kids crossing Johnson Street all those years, and now they're doing it again.” com­ mented Commissioner Pat Cavner. When Caledonia Junior High was located in the pre­ sent Community Education Building, students had to cross Johnson Street daily to take some of their classes at the high school. Overcrowding at the present middle school has resulted in some middle school classes once again be­ ing held in the Community Education Building Commissioner Glen Klaver said while safety was everyone's concern, traffic on the school property was the school's problem to solve. The commission then ap­ proved the site plan, including in the motion the stipulation that the schools use every ef­ fort to control traffic on West Drive. Commissioner Barbara Scott was not present for the vote, and Commissioner Gayle Ott, a Caledonia elementary teacher, abstained. Tax proposal, continued from page 1 •Eliminating county mil­ lage allocations to local school districts. •Constitutionally guaran­ teeing that a school district will receive a minimum of $4,800 per pupil few the first 18 mills. This sum will be determined by a formula based on sales tax collec­ tions. lottery revenue, prop­ erty lax revenue and pupil membership. Districts cur­ rently spending less than $4,800 per pupil per year will be allowed an annual increase no greater than 10 percent a year until it reaches the $4,800 level. Districts which levy the maximum 27 mills in 1993-94 will be guaranteed 103 percent of their 1992-93 total per pupil operating revenues. Not included in any of this legislation are mills voted by residents for school build­ ing and remodeling. These "debt retirement" mills are separate from operating mills. The State Senate has added to the package a piece of leg­ islation stating that if the constitutional amendment is adopted by the voters, as- Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S, 891-1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday. 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 . in the new State Farm Bldg, just north of the light sessments for tax levies shall be based on valuation as of Dec., 31, 1992. This provides property owners a perpetual "lag year" for ap­ pealing assessments before they must pay taxes on them. Still unanswered, how­ ever, are questions that will be spelled out in the legisla­ tion implementing the amendment, if it is ap­ proved. Myers said it is his under­ standing that districts now will pay their own costs for employees’ social security and the state-mandated "categoricals" such as adult educa­ tion, special education and vocational education. Previously the state has paid these costs, but districts now might have to pay them out of their state "founda­ tion" funds. However, Myers said one of the pluses of the new proposal is that it should help close the per-pupil funding gap between the commercially rich and poor districts in the state. "I see this as leading to more educational equity throughout the slate," he said. But while this means the MILLER REAL ESTATE “The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940“ THIS WEEK’S FEATURED HOME Call Kay ! Stolsonburg NEAR MIDDLEVILLE Spocious is the word for this 3 bedroom oil brick home Over 2800 squore feet plus there is plenty of goroge spoce. The living room o cozy fomily room and on enclosed porch all overlook the creek The property is set up for horses including a new born .............................................................................................................................................................. $139 900 00. . FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES BE SURE . * AND SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER! * MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE FT’l 497 Arlington M-37 I H (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 BfAlTO#’ Kay Stolsonburg, Assoc. Broker------ 795-7272 Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker, GRI........... 795-9521 FULL MEMBERS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS poorer districts would be pulled up toward a median, it also means the richer dis­ tricts would be pulled down. Caledonia Schools, few in­ stance, have benefited from increased property tax rev­ enue based on new commer­ cial growth and the rising value of property in the dis­ trict. But under the proposed legislation, Caledonia could levy no more than a maxi­ mum of 27 mills, the same as any other district in the state. Capping property as­ sessments also would cut into the future revenues of a district like Caledonia. Presently the Caledonia Schools operate on a voted operational millage of 21.9 mills, augmented by about nine mills allocated by the county, but which are sub­ ject to a Headlee Amendment rollback of slightly over one mill. From its current levy of approximately 30 mills, the district now spends about $6,000 per student on its 2,490 students, compared to the $4,800 per student allo­ cation provided under the new amendment. With the county-allocated mills no longer a source of revenue, the district would be down from 30 mills to the prescribed 18 mills, un­ less voters approved the ex­ tra nine mills allowed each district. "If this amendment is ap­ proved by the voters on June 2, then we will have to ask for the nine, mills to keep our services at their current level," Myers speculated. "We also would need to go few all nine mills if we want to get the state’s guaranteed 103 percent of the 1992-93 revenues as offered by this bill." He explained that opera­ tional mills pay for the dayto-day expenses of running the school with about 80 percent going for the salaries paid to teachers, aides, bus drivers, cooks, coaches, custodians and ad­ ministrators. The rest is di­ vided up few maintenance costs, textbooks, computers, utilities, insurance and all the other operational needs erf the schools. See Tax proposal. Page 3 Community Garage Sale set April 8-9 * J-Ad Graphics News Sen ice Garage sales are a sure sign of spring, and Caledonia Community Education is on top of the season with its Community Garage Sale scheduled for Thursday and Friday. April 8-9. Community Ed is offering its gy m to area residents who would like to sell books, fur­ niture. toys, clothes and any other garage-sale goodies Prospective sellers should call the Community Education Of­ fice at 891-8117 to reserve tables. The fee of $5 per table will cover the cost of running the sale, which is organized as a community service. Refreshments of hoi dogs, chips, pop and popcorn will be available. Sale hours will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, and from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Caledonia Community Ed summer programs detailed J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Community Education summer programs will begin June 14. with classes, field trips and sports camps planned. Brochures containing registration forms and descriptions of all the offer­ ings will be provided students after spring vacation The brochures also will be available at the community education office. 330 Johnson (891-8117). The theme of this year's summer program is “Summer Safari. ’ ’ and programs for the '' Precious Pygmies’' (preschool-kindergarten) and “Jungle Explorers'' (first through third grades) will in­ clude arts and crafts and stories for the younger children with math, reading and computers added for the older group. Fourth- and fifth-graders participating in the “Jungle Journey " will enjoy an art day camp, a music day camp, a computer day camp or a learn­ ing center for those who need some help in academics. Middle-schoolers will journey to “Where the Wild Things Are” in music, art. computers, pre-algebra and a learning center. High school students and adults may take a variety of classes for credit or as leisure activities. “Safari Adventures" will include field trips to roller skating rinks. Stagecoach Stop USA. Splash, anti Cedar Point. Other trips are planned for individual classes. Sports camps this summer will include girls’ and boys’ basketball, tennis, wrestling, football, soccer, baseball and bowling. Registration and fees for all classes, camps and programs is due May 14. Caledonia Tops No. 546 Meeting for March 30. We opened tonight with: “It doesn’t matter who has gone before, or who will be there after. It is knowing you have been there and that is worthwhile.” Best weight loss tonight was by Dawn, runner up Alice and KOPS Paula. Arlene won the HaHa box. Congratulations ladies! Keep it up! Positive action is to eat fruit each day. Clean up crew is Gloria and Donna. We discussed the “Featured Person Book” and voted to continue it throughout the summer. Dorothy reported that our “walking buddies” in Arizona have probably reach­ ed Caledonia and started back while we have some distance to go to be halfway there. We started our installation of officers ceremony "The TOPS Dance” with the song “The Dance,” after which, leader Dawn, gave the lead to our new leader, Gloria, to continue the dance. Then each member lit their candle to signify their promise to con­ tinue and perform their duties We formed a circle, sang a song and promised to remember the person to our right this week. We meet Tuesdays, 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Please join us Questions? Call Dawn at 891-9370. TAXMAMGEMEWi MORE, IX. 528 MAIN TAX PREPARATION CALEDONIA, MI 49316 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 891-9401 BMKKEEPING MARKETING & MORE! STEVE ANTECKI - M.S. A. Certified Individual Tax Professional 1 ‘SORE FEET / ANKLES?” J Assignment accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems I ;,’ 1 • ik KENT PODIATRY | W J f Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 S �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 6, 1993 / Page 3 School tax proposal examined, continued from page 2 Dutton students surpass March Reading challenge Dutton Elementary students read 2,460 books during March to earn class bowl­ ing and swimming parties and surpass the challenge posed by Principal Jerry Phillips. After being booked,' Phillips languished behind bars' Wednesday in the Dutton cell block constructed just for the occasion. His sentence included reading books to students all day. Stories of a jailbreak are unconfirmed. But what if the constitu­ tional amendment is ap­ proved, and then Caledonia district voters turned down the request for the nine extra mills that would make up for the revenue cut in the Caledcnia Schools budget. "I wouldn't want to guess what direction we would take," said Myers of that sit­ uation. He pointed to what other districts have done as auster­ ity measures: "pay to play" athletic programs; eliminat­ ing teaching positions and thus increasing class size; eliminating programs such as art, music, or physical education; eliminating cus­ todial positions; eliminating busing and asking wage con­ cessions from teachers and administrators. Myers said that person­ ally, he did not want to cut these same old things. "Those are threatening kinds of cuts, and they don't help kids. Instead, I would like to go back to our friends in the business community and to experts like Bill Daggett (educational re­ former) and look at what they have been telling us we should be teaching kids and what we don’t need to be teaching kids. "They tell us, for instance, that kids learn a lot from Caledonia Middle School students take part in state essay contest CMS winners in the America and Me Essay Contest sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance are Michelle VandenHout (left), whose essay won third place; Mindi Smith, who took first place and Rachael Risdon, who won second place. Just in time for Easter... 30% Off Dresses (One piece and two-piece) A beautiful selection of styles and colors! Ladies' and Men's Clothing, Jewelry and Accessories — LAY-A-WAY — Phone...89l-1584 On M 37 in the Caledonia Village Centre OPEN Moc Tues.Sai m Wed Thtirs Fn. 10-S J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Middle School students were among the several thousand Michigan eighth graders who par­ ticipated this year in the “America and Me" essay contest sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. CMS students Mindi Smith, Rachael Risdon and Michelle VandenHout won first, se­ cond and third place, respec­ tively, at their school. Entries this year had to be written on the theme “Why 1 Am Important to America. ” Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Dale Johnson of Grand Rapids sponsored the CMS entries. All three winners will receive certificates for their awards and as the first-place winner, Mindi’s name also will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Her entry now will advance to the state level, where the top 10 essays in Michigan will be selected by a panel that in­ cludes government leaders. The "top 10“ will be an­ nounced in May, when they will receive plaques and U.S. savings bonds ranging in value from $500 to $1,000. In addition, they will be honored at a banquet in Lansing and at a meeting with Michigan's top govemmen’al leaders in late May. Farm Bureau Insurance said that eighth-graders from almost 500 Michigan schools participated in this 24th year of the essay contest, which was designed to “encourage Michigan students to explore their roles in America’s future." The contest is conducted w ith the help of Farm Bureau agents from around the state, and for its sponsorship, the company has earned 11 na­ tional awards from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. participation in sports. And why do we want to cut bus­ ing and make it harder for kids to get to school? "But we may find instead that some traditional kinds of classes just really aren't necessary' in today s world. It might be hard to give them up, but we may have to make those kinds of choices. "I see our job as adminis­ trators and school board members to be innovative and creative in this situation, and if we are. we can deal with the possible down side of this change. "I don't think we have to be threatening. 1 do think we would have to re-think how and what we want to do in schools. There are many op­ tions we can look at if we need to scale down our oper­ ating expenses, but we still need to think first about kids." Myers said that probably about 75 percent of the school districts in the state would benefit from the changes mandated in the new legislative proposal. "If this amendment passes. there will never be another Kalkaska." he pointed out, referring to the Michigan district that recently closed because it ran out of funds. "Those that will benefit most are the districts we presently call 'in-formula districts.’ Many of them have not been able to gener­ ate the revenue they need from property taxes," he said. "The districts that will not be belter off are districts like Caledonia, Forest Hills and East Grand Rapids, the socalled out-of-formula dis­ tricts, that have been lucky enough to have an ample tax base. "But when you’re pulling everyone toward the mean, you always run the risk of pulling everyone toward mediocrity, which is what we will have to work to avoid. "There is definitely a down side to the proposal. But if you think about all kids in the state, then this is proba­ bly the right thing to do." ‘Happy 60’ Club plans Easter potluck The Caledonia "Happy 60" Club will have its Easter potluck dinner Monday. April 12. at iKxm at the Community Center, with the three ex­ change students from Ger­ many. Norway and Mexico to talk about their native lands They will also be guests for the dinner A short business meeting will be held after the program Every one is asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service For more infor­ mation, call Lillian Schult/ at 891-8135. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Main St Caledonia Michigan Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5; Sat. 9 to 12 • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Sport & Safety Frames 891-9224 I Bunny shops J here for all of his gifts, candy, cards A Rainbow's YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 OPEN Monday Foday 9 to 8 Saturday 9 to 5 30 fi O *1 1 ”1 0/2 O Zr JL " A 1 Vr O �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 6, 1993 I heard a cute joke the other day. With the decrease of my vision, I realized I am becom­ ing filled with a lot of fear. This joke really pointed out to me just how much I had let fear ruin me. A little boy came to his grandmother saying. “Grand­ ma, how old are you?” Grandma said, “You don’t ask grandmothers that.” A lit­ tle later he came back “How much do you weigh?" “You don’t ask that either. I am just the right age " Then back he came again. “I know how old you are. You are 65. weigh 135 pounds, and you got an F in sex." What on earth are the news. So if I miss any of what you folks gave me. please understand my big goof Bessie Nelson said they had to come back from Florida as one of their granddaughters got married. Then the) caught the flu bug and are just now shaking it off. Their granddaughter India. Carol’s child, had a new grandson. So it was Bessie's great-grandson. He weighed a little over 6 pounds. His name is CJ. Then Carol’s ocher girl. Starr, had a little girl called Chantie Myrtle Secord and I got to you talking about?" “I just found your driver's license. " My fears are so great with the increasing loss of vision, that 1 cannot let my strong faith in God help me unders­ tand the reason I have been given my vision problem to solve. Or. calling it my cur­ rent “stumbling block" to get on top of it. So I had to plop myself down with a firm hand, become quiet and go within for the answers Well folks, I wiped out all the news that you folks gave me over the phone So now, on Thursday a m. at 5:30, I am trying to rewrite talking about planting and she told me about a gourd that they call a bushel gourd. She game me the number page in Gurney’s catalog and I want to order it. I have never seen one. It takes 115 days to mature and so I will have to start it soon to have it mature here in Michigan. I want to plant my big gourds by the ce­ ment wall and put a string up to the Hackberry tree, about 15 ft. above it. I will mulch the base of the plant and leave the leaves in the sun. Got a hold of Ray Koepiinger. He said that their youngest daughter Missy and husband are going to have a baby. This is Ray and Betty’s third grandchild. Had a nice visit with Mary Noah. No news just enjoying life. Russ Bender and sister Florence Dickerson went over Saturday to visit their cousin, Ida Andringa. She is 101 years old. Her husband also lived to be 101 years. Friday, he and Alice celebrated their 50th anniver­ sary at Thomapple Manor. On Sunday. Lois and Walt and Russ Bender went over to brother Mike and Edna’s home in Holland to help Mike celebrate his 78th birthday. Joan and Vinyl Tabor's daughter. Laurie, had a six pound boy called Nathaniel The parents are Laurie and Brad Wassoon. Jack and Jerry Spencer went over to Fenton to help grandson Dan celebrate his sixth birthday Sunday . Maureen Robinson said that their daughter from Iron Mountain has been visiting them for a few days. Well. I hope you can make something out of the new s this week. I still have to save it. Last time it was in the saving of the news that I wiped it out. Going to try it again. Love all of you. Have a good week. Birth Announcements GIRL, Brittany Shawn, bom March 3. weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs.. 20 inches long at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids, to William (Joe) and LouAnn Chambers of Wayland. Maternal grand­ parents. Kenneth and Doreen Kent and Richard Sandeen of Hastings. Paternal grand­ parents. Bill and Rosie Chambers of Middleville. Great grandmothers (mater nal). Verdie Sinclair of Hastings, (paternal) Ione Schottler of Trufant LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6.00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Awana................................................................................ 6:45p.m. (Guinea United ikcti|rcii (4l|urd| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • "People Who Care" g III Rev. James Cusack 11 Phone 891-9259 Sunday Mass........................ 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Scott Taylor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass...............................5:00 p.m. Sunday Services............................................... 10:30 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone: 891-9606 ’ The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 908 West Main Middleville, Vi mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell 795-2391 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...............................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Sunday School.........11:00 a.m. Worship Service......10:00 a.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 “The Church where evevDocfr 5 somebody and Jesus Christis Lord" 111 Church Street Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Parmelee Morning Worship...........9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Morning Worship........................... 1100 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 “God Cares for You” (Jljc (Did ®ime ^rtliorfist (Church Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School 10:00 a. m Morning Worship ...................1100 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Children’s Church/Youth Worship during morning services, Caraway St puppet ministry for K-4th during evening services Sunday School.........................................9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and AAilts, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family .. God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES School...................................... 9 30 a.m Sunday Morning Worship..................... 1030 a.m Sunday Evening WorWp..................... 600 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer & Bite Study...... 7-00 p.m Mtam Dotxon. Party Steve jxxson Youth PastorMuscDir Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday School......................................... 1115a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................. 9 45 a.m. Evening Worship Service.................6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship...............11:00 a.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH SooQOi Peace Reformed Church 891-8028 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 exciting fellowship" at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..................9:30 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Wesleyan Church “o new and Sunday School............................9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship............10:30a.m. Evening Service......................... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 — GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am Wednesday "Family Night" 6:00 p.m. Ifuptrme, PtMMit, Rdnani, Jmful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, O Sunday.................... 10 00 am Morning Worship.......11:00 a m Evening Worship......... 6:00 p.m. Wed Fellowship......... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 6, 1993 I Page 5 More than 60 participate in production Dutton students enjoy re-creating Huck Finn That con man King (Chad Senneker) is constantly just one step ahead of the law, but here he is finally cornered by Sheriff Jenkins, left, played by Eric Oosterhaven, and by the county marhsal, played by Bryan Henion. Phillip VanLaan plays the trusty deputy. In this dramatic adaptation of Mark Twain's famous novel, Dutton Christian students re-create the adventures of Tom and Huck as they float down the Mississippi on a raft. 'King' (Chad Senneker) and Duke (Jenny Bouwman) spin some of their fabulous yarns to a gullible Tom Sawyer (Jonathon Kooiman) and Huck Finn (Ryan Suwyn.) SUNSATIONS '‘Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS.” 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro’s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 am Saturday The Dutton Christian Mid­ dle School production of ' Huckleberry Finn” Thurs­ day evening featured 17 eighth-grade actors and a chorus of more than 40 in a musical swatch of the famous adventures of tum-of-century chums Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Based on Mark Twain’s classic tale. Huckleberry Finn.the script was written by J.G. Caruso with music and lyrics by E.C. Redding. Holy Family Catholic Church 9669 Kraft Avenue, S.E., Caledonia • 891-9259 - THURSDAY, APRIL 8 — Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper 6:30 p.m. Parish Paschal Potluck 7:30 p.m. Liturgy — FRIDAY, APRIL 9 — Good Friday Services: 1:15 p.m. Liturgy with Communion 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross — SATURDAY, APRIL 10 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil: 9:00 p.m. First Mass of Easter: 9:00 p.m. - SUNDAY, APRIL 11 — Easter Sunday Masses: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Ryan Suwyn portrayed the title role of Huckleberry Finn, the boy who refused to get ’civilized, while Jeremiah Kooiman played the role of Tom Sawyer. Huck's best friend and partner in his adventures. Nine musical numbers punctuated the action of the two-act play, which was presented at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. See Huck Finn, Page 1( Singer Sewing Center Demo by Mr. J. 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Leslie Oleszczuk. Larua Becky Hanna. Eric Constant. Schmidtke. Shannon Sheehan. Danielle Gallert. Julie Joel Craven. Erin Freeman. Tuinstra, Kevin Bloem. Lori Mollema. Jennie Bridget Casey. Derika Workman. Jousma. Rachel Labelle. Honorable Mention Adam Paarlberg. Dan Alisha Adrianse, Jason Rundhaug Carpenter. Nathan Cook. Jen­ Kelley Spence. Laura nifer Feenstra. Fred Reahm. Swainston. Jason Vantil. Eric Rogers. Lisa Vanryn. Katherine Devries. Debra Kelly Veiling. Brian Rea, Foote. Joy Geerligs. Sarah Yvonne Schultz. Scott Belanger. Chad Elam. i Gless. Regina Deruiter. Karin Lund. Marc Vandenelde. Heather Polmanteer. Tracee Heather Zigler. Paul Minder. Zy Istra. Holly Olthouse. Shanna Melissa Braden. Jackalyn Reynolds. Empie. Katherine Douglas. Katie Donker. Jennifer Robb Gipe. John Grinstead. Groeneweg. Kristi Huizinga. Gregory Zielinski. Nicole David Uyl. Clarence Fuller. Meekhof. Sarah Ward. Jason Kayne Culbertson. Jaimie Moore. Nicole Vanderloon. Oatley. Sara Robertson. 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Pet of the Week "Tommy" is one of two butterscotch-colored, mole, Chow mix dogs who were abandoned by their owners. They are just two of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitty lit­ ter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more in formation call 948-4885. Trees offered by foundation Ten free shade trees will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Day Foundation during April 1993. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The 10 shade trees are Red Oak, Weeping Willow, Sugar Maple, Green Ash, Thornless Honey locust, Pin Oak. River Birch, Tuliptree. Silver Maple, and Red Maple. “These trees were selected to provide shade and beauty, and a variety of forms, leaf shapes, and fall colors,” John Rosenow, the Foundation’s executive director, said. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting in April or May with enclosed planting instructions. The six to twelve inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Members also receive a subscription to the Founda­ tion’s “Arbor Day” news magazine. The Tree B<x)k with information about tree planting and care, and a membership card. To become a member of the foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Shade Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, l(X) Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by April 30, 1993. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! In observance of Good Friday, April 16th We will be CLOSED from Noon until 3:00 p.m. lUfantrno^ (3Tifp ^iaitk Offices in: safe and sound banking Middleville Caledonia MEMBER FDIC lender �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 6, 1993 / Page 7 Easter SONrise Celebration planned at Redeemer Covenant Church April holds a special Sun­ day in the life of Redeemer Covenant Church. On Easter Sunday. April 11. we will in­ vite the community to gather at 7 a.m. for an Easter SONrise Celebration and a full Easter breakfast (donation basis). Easter workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. and features the musical package ”1 Know He Lives.” as well as the life­ giving message that Jesus Christ is alive! The church is located at the Dutton Christian Middle School, on Hanna Lake Avenue, just north of 68th Street. TK graduate set for degree Michael Seger of Wayland is among the more than 250 candidates eligible to par­ ticipate in Alma College s 1993 commencement. The commencement ceremony begins at 2 p.m.. Saturday. April 24. in Cappaert Gymnasium. McFall Principal Bill Rich hod the chance to read 'The Principal from the Black Lagoon," by Mike Thaler to several of the elementary students at a bedtime stories night. Thaler dedicated the book to Rich. New children’s story book dedicated by author to McFall principal Bill Rich by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer McFall Elementary Prin­ cipal Bill Rich was quite sur­ prised when he received a copy of a children’s book that had been dedicated to him Rich had met the author of the book. Mike Thaler, at an International Reading Association Conference several years ago. He had also been a guset at McFall twice in the last eight years. Because of Rich’s commit­ ment to education. Thaler dedicated one of his books. "The Principal from the Black Lagoon.” to him. Since the students at McFall, kindergartners and first graders, have been celebrating March as reading month. Rich had the perfect chance to share this story with over 100 kids at a bedtime story-hour last week. "I was very surprised because the whole thing was a well kept secret.” Rich said. "Having Mike dedicate one of his books to me is really quite an honor.” Caledonia High & Middle School LUNCH MENU Caledonia ( (immunity Schools High/Middle Lunch Menu C aledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday. April 7 No School. Spring Break Thursday, April 8 No School. Spring Break. Friday , April 9 No School. Spring Break. .Monday, April 12 Burrito w/sauce. green beans or fries, milk, fruit choice. Tuesday , April 13 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. W ednesday. April 7 No School Spring Break. Thursday , April 8 No School. Spring Break. Friday, April 9 No School. Spring Break. Monday , April 12 Breakfast for lunch, juice, sausage, waffle/fr. toast, applesauce. Tuesday, April 13 Pizza, veg. stick/dip. fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday, April 7 No School. Spring Break. Thursday, April 8 No School. Spring Break. Friday, April 9 No School. Spring Break. Monday , April 12 BYO double cheeseburger, fries, milk. Vita Pup. Tuesday, April 13 BYO taco, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Thornapple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Rems & Rugs Outlet carpets — In the Caledonia Plaza Factory Direct Roll Ends Area Rugs Excellent Selection Great Savings at Outlet Prices Rems & Rugs Outlet Carpets 9900 Cherry Valley Road Caledonia, Ml Ph. 530-8593 Winter Hours. Tues 8:00-7:00; Wed.-Fri. 8:00-5:00: Sat 8004 00 Wednesday , April 7 No School. Spring Break. Thursday, April 8 No School. Spring Break. Friday , April 9 No School. Spring Break. Monday , April 12 Burrito/cheese sauce, broc­ coli. blueberries. Tuesday , April 13 Hamburger, deluxe, oven fries, cherry crisp. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Hot dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu W ednesday. April 7 No School Spring Break. Thursday. April 8 No School Spring Break Friday. April 9 No School Spring Break. Monday. April 12 Cold cereal, muffin, apple juice, milk. Tuesday. April 13 French toast, orange pineapple juke, milk YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for every thing from business cards and brochures to newspapers ar.d catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 Seger, a 1989 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, is the son of Norman and Dorothy Seger. 12605 Oakwood Shores Drive. Wayland. He is a candidate for a bachelor of science degree in exercise and health science. Local Birth GIRL. Stephanie Suzanne, bom Dec 24. 1992. 12:05 a m., at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, to Luke and Beckv Kooiman of Woodland. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Keith and Joanne Kooiman Sr. and John and Joan Shear all of Middleville. BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Earty Bird - 6:30 p.m. ARE YOU AMBITIOUS? HARDWORKING? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE? DO YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS? We at Miller Real Estate are looking to fill 1 sales position in our Middleville office. If you answered yes to the questions above and wish further information, please contact Brenda Shoup at 9455182 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MILLER REAL ESTATE “eAl,OB "Since 1940" Offices in Hastings and Middleville Peace Church invites you to celebrate Easter with us... Easter Schedule: Saturday, April 3 Caraway St. Puppet Ministry Easter Special 9.00 -11.00 a.m. for children ages 3-1/2-10 Sunday, April 4 Palm Sunday Services at 8.30 and 11.00 a.m. Thursday, April 8 Maundy Thursday Communion Service at 7.00 p.m. Sunday, April 11Sunrise Service at Peace Church at 6:30 a.m. Community Easter Service at Caledonia High School with Adult Choir, LOVE-LIGHT and Orchestra Two identical services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Refreshments following both services Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cheny Valley Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone: 891-8119 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 6, 1993 ‘Science Alive’ comes to TK middle school students by Margaret Fowler • Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg Middle School seventh graders got a special treat during their science class recently. Rather than just having a lecture or slides about en­ dangered species and extinc­ tion. they had the chance to meet several animals that fall into the endangered category “Science Alive” is a hands on educational organization based in Novi. Mich., that gives students the opportunity to team by doing The husband and wife team of William and Terri Neill take their critters around to schools. Students get to learn by do­ ing. Putting names with faces of animals is both educational and fun. The Neills offer several programs aimed at kindergarten through middle school. The students all got the chance to get a close-up look at snakes, large birds, chin­ chillas. and even an alligator. They were also invited to touch or hold the animals. William Neill took Big Ben, a python, around the class. Each student was offered a closer look or the chance to touch Ben ora Big Ben hug. Most of the students, like Kammie Kollar chose the hug. Seventh graders at the TK Middle School had the chance to get a clos­ er look at many animals when the Science Alive program was presented at the school. Jim Bow­ erman gets the chance to pet Sidney, a white cockatoo, as Terri Neill takes the bird around the room so students can get a closer look. Terri Neill didn't let students hold Wally, an alligator, but all of the students, such as Billy Schilthroot and Sarah Harris, could check out the feel and texture of the critter. lOi1 ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Slashing Back to 1983 Prices! TUESDAY NIGHTS: TOP SIRLOIN DINNER From 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Includes salad, potato, Texas toast. WEDNESDAY NIGHT'S SPECIAL: THURSDAY NIGHT'S SPECIAL: CRAB LEGS ITALIAN FAMILY NIGHT All-You-Can-Eat ’8.00 — per person — cm IjPIA' L 011116 RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED H456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville on south end of Gun Lake — RESTAURANT— 672-5202 ____ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 6, 1993 I Page 9 Freeport Yard Sale a success by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Third Annual Freeport Indoor Yard Sale offered avid garage salers the chance to start a little early. In the process, a record crowd nearly doubled the sales from last year s event. Profits from the sale were around $2,000, according to Freeport Booster Ken VanTol. Joanne Dipp, another of the Boosters, has headed up the sale each year since it started in I99I Profits the first year were near $600 and second year profits totalled $1,000. This year s proceeds had an extra boost because of items that were donated to the Boosters from the estates of Lee Blough and Andy Brandt, two Freeport residents who died recently. Profits from the Freeport Boosters’ fund raisers are donated to the village, accor­ ding to VanTol. Because of a good working relationship with Freeport of­ ficials. the Boosters do offer suggestions for the use of the money. Obituaries Mary K. Jackson Mrs. Mary K. Jackson, 98, widow of Charles E. Jackson, passed away Monday, March 29, 1993. Mrs. Jackson was an elementary school teacher in Middleville and Wayland, a reporter for the Middleville Sun and a resident of Clark Retirement Community for ten years. Surviving are her daughter, Leila and Thomas Brown of Athens, West Virginia; two grandsons, Ed Brown (electri­ cal engineering student) of Reno, Nevada, Bruce Brown (attorney) of New York City, New York; a sister, Mabel TK sophomore designs ’93 logo Beth Ploeg, Thornapple Kellogg athletic director secretary and member of the planning committee for TK Fest '93 gives Brian Brown, a TK sophomore the first T-shirt that features his winning logo design. TK Fest is a celebration of education where work done by the students in the district is displayed for the public. This year’s event will be on Saturday, April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school. More informa­ tion for parents of elementary students should be sent home after spring break. Anyone with questions about TK Fest can contact any of the TK schools. Ingall of Atlanta, Georgia; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Clark Retirement Community Daybreak Program, Music Therapy Program or First United Methodist Church of Middleville. GETEASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Call the Sun and News today to place your classified ads Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available The Freeport Indoor Yard sale that was held on Fri­ day and Saturday, March 19-20, was crowded with both buyers and sellers. Halls and old classrooms were filled with a variety of items that enticed those who came to look. Put Your Confidence In Our Mobile Home Insurance. GR College celebration Vbut moNc home should be protected from much more than just tre and wi>d VW insure thousands of moMe homes, so we know that yixi also need quahy prnteciw tor contents, jxxsonal kab*ty. ttood. theft and many more covet ages Mw can also save money when you quakty for our mature moMe homeowners discount Grand Rapids Community College invites the community to join more than 1.200 com­ munity, junior and technical colleges in the United States in celebration of National Community College Month. Grand Rapids Community College joints with 28 Michigan community colleges in recognition of their educa­ tional achievements to local communities. "Our ability to provide diverse programs and specialized services makes us an affordable option for everyone. Because we are community-based, we are responsive to the needs of the individuals we serve." says Richard W. Calkins, President. ‘ * We are committed to pro­ viding partnerships with K-12 Districts, business and in­ dustry. and continuous im­ provement in the everchanging demands of the educational needs of our students." Last year alone. 48 percent of all students in public higher education attended a com­ munity. junior or technical college Grand Rapids Com­ munity College enrolled over 28,000 students during the fall and spring semesters combined The public is invited to observe National Community College Month by par­ ticipating m a walk through downtown Grand Rapids on April 1. DeVRIES AGENCY, INC. Insurance JEFFREY M. DeVRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 East Main Street Caledonia Ml 49316 PHONE: (616) 891-8125 or FAX (616) 891-9452 duto-Ounrrs btsurancr Ute Home Car Busness NOW OPEN TO SERVE YOU Wayland Medical Center Wayland Medical Center Office Staff: (left) Nancy Burchardt, R.N., Jan Crawford, L.P.N., Lynn Hartley, Receptionist, and Tla Curtis-Smith, Receptionist. For medical appointments call: 792-3475 Free get aquainted visits welcome We Participate With: Medicare, Blue Cross, Blue Care Network, IBA Health, Physicians Health Plan, Care Choices. New Patients Welcome! �10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 6, 1993 • THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP • NOTICE of HEARING to REVIEW PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE 'Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Thomappie Township °" Monday April 26, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the Township Hall. 200 E Mam St.. Middleville. Michigan. All interested residents may be heard at that time. The proposed text changes to the Zoning Ordinance, as adopted on July 15. 1991. and that became effective September 1, 1991, are as follows THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 3.04 AUTOMOBILE REPAIR C. Automobile Repair ■ A,A-R Zone: Major or minor automobile repair subject to ail requirements set forth in Section 15.068 and 15 06H, and further subject to all of the following: 1. Not more than 4 vehicles stored outside at any time. 2. Must be located on conforming lot size. 3. All repairs to be made inside the building. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING. 3.40 ROADSIDE MARKET STAND A^building'or structure used for the display and/or sale of farm products soley grown or produced on the premises upon which the structure is located. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 4.01 ACCESS TO AND FRONTAGE ON A STREET OR ROAD Changing to read: Any lot created after the effective date of this Ordinance shall have frontage on a public street, public road or private road for a distance equal to the minimum lot width requirement of the district it is located in. In the case of a lot abutting on a cul-de-sac, the frontage on a street shall be a minimum of 30 feet provided that the lot width at the building setback shall meet the lot width requirements of the district it is located in. (See illustration 2). THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 4.02 ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURES Adding to the last sentence in: B Detached accessory buildings or structures shall not be located closer than 5 feet to the rear lot line or closer than 10 feet to the side lot line and shall not occupy more than 30 percent of any required rear yard. Detached accessory buildings or structures shall not be located closer than 30 feet to the water edge in the case of a water front lot (except that pump houses may be located within 30 feet of the water’s edge if they do not exceed 3 feet in height). Detached accessory buildings shall not be located closer to the front lot line than the principal building is permitted, except detached accessory buildings in the ”R" or "R-R” districts shall not be located closer to the front lot line than an existing residential building on the same lot. And, changing to read: E. In the "R" district, no accessory building structure, whether of a fixed or movable nature, may be built or located on any lot on which there is no principal building. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING 4.15 PRIVATE ROADS Changing to read: A Private roads shall include all nonpublic roads providing access to 2 or more lots. B Private roads are permitted in all districts in the Township. Private roads serving 5 or more lots shall require a special land use permit. And, In the second sentence of: “C” If the proposed private road is located In the "A” agricultural district, the Planning Commission shall also determine that there will be a minimal likelihood of conflicts arising between the owners of the lots served by the private road and the surrounding agricultural activities... And, In the second sentence of: “D” ...If a special land use permit is required for a private road (serving 5 or more lots) the application for it shall not be submitted until after the special land use for the project which the road will serve has been approved by the Planning Commission. And, changing and adding to “I” 7. Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum right-of-way of 50 feet and a minimum approved surface of 35 feet. 9. The Planning Commission may approve less than 35 m.p.h. design criteria with a posted speed of a minimum 10 m.p.h. less than the design speed. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 6.06 - SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS Add: To all headings on chart: Minimum (Lot Width, etc., except height) Add: “R-R" Rural Residential 2 Family Dwellings (With or Without Public Sewers) Minimum Lot Area: 1.5 acres Minimum Lot Width: 200’ Minimum Front Yard: 40' Minimum Each Side Yard: 25’ Minimum Rear Yard: 35’ “R” Residential Maximum Height: 35’ 2 Family Dwellings Without public sewers With public sewers 15,000 sq. ft. 60,000 sq. ft. Minimum Lot Area: 100’ 200’ Minimum Lot Width 30’ 40' Minimum Front Yard 20’ 25’ Minimum Each Side Yard 30’ 35’ Minimum Rear Yard 35’ 35’ Maximum Height Add to footnote: •Footnotes are an integral component of this section and shall be read in conjunction with the above tables (See page 6-4) Add to Footnotes: 9. Accessory buildings in “R” and “R-R” districts shall not be located closer to the front lot line than an existing residential building. (See 4.02B). 10. Frontage requirements as stated in 4.01 shall be followed in all cases. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING. Add to the list In alphabetical order and reassign alphabet designation: 8.03 SPECiAL LAND USES 7.03 SPECIAL LAND USES Auto Repair - A. A-R. Auto Repair A, A-R Contractor Yards - A, A-R. Contractor Yards - A, A R Golf course, country clubs, and athletic facilities Golf course, country clubs, and athletic facilities. Group day care homes and child care centers. Group day care homes and child care centers THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: Add to: 15.01 PURPOSE Permitted by Special Use A, A-R Zone Contractor Yards ■ A, A-R Add to: 15.06 DESIGN STANDARDS Contractor Yards - A, A-R: 1 Minimum lot size shall be at least 15,000 square feet, but not more than three acres (130,680 square feet) in size. 2. All activities and storage related to this use shall setback a minimum of 50 feet from all side and rear lot lines. 3. All tires, parts, and bodies must be kept with a fully enclosed building or fenced on all sides with a fence 6 feet in height 4. No outdoor storage or use shall be permitted in the required front yard 5. Appropnate screening in accordance with Section 4 17 may be required by the Planning Commission to protect adjoining parcels. 6. All repair work should be made inside except when impractical Outside repair should be completed in five working days 7. Sections 12 04 through 12.08 from Chapter 12 shall be used when the Planning Commission deems it applicable This notice published by order of the Planning Commission of Thomappie Township, meeting on March 22, 1993 Mark D. Sevald. Secretary #277) Thomappie Twp. Planning Commission Good news for Kent County drivers Just three months into the legislative session, the legislature passed a bill reducing Michigan motorists’ car insurance rates. Passage of the auto insurance reform package is significant not only because it will reduce our insurance costs, but because it shows that the days of gridlock in the legislature have ended. Last year, numerous attempts were made to cut Michigan citizens’ auto insurance rates. The bill’s opponents used every effort to protect the special interests and block the bill. With last week's vote, that changed. This bill had bi-partisan support in both houses. Michigan's unlimited Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage caused our rates to accelerate at a rapid rate. It is im­ portant to note that no other state had coverage this extravagant and expensive. In addition to the unlimited PIP. our no-fault insurance law gave drivers more than 50 percent al fault the right to sue. That has changed. The bill would establish mandatory $l 1 million coverage, but allow buyers to choose more coverage, even unlimited coverage, if they wish. At $11 million, it is still the highest minimum coverage required in the country, twice as high as the next state. Furthermore, drivers more than 50 percent at fault could not sue for pain and suffering damages. It is important to note that every driver will be covered for medical expenses in the event of an accident. Other highlights of the bill include reduced costs that will re­ main frozen for six months, good driver and safety belt user discounts, special reductions for senior citizens, and savings for those who have been with their insurer for a particular amount of time. The legislation will end the practice of low-risk regions of the state subsidizing higher risk areas. This further reduces rates. For example. Kent County drivers will not have to sup­ port high-risk areas such as Detroit. After watching last year as the bill’s opponents succeeded in preventing the bill’s passage, a petition drive ensued to get the proposal known as “D.” on the ballot in time for November’s general election. The greatest objection to Proposal D revolved around the fact that people did not trust insurance reform written by an in­ surer. But there are significant differences between Proposal D and what the legislature passed. The first is that Proposal D mandated minimum coverage of $250,000 as opposed to the $1.1 million now required Secondly, the legislative bill provides more discounts for the use of safety devices than Proposal D. Finally, the bill puts the brakes on insurance companies limiting what repair shop customers must use while allowing insurers to set criteria on fees. Auto insurance reform is just one part of the Senate’s action agenda that Governor Engler, Speaker Hillegonds and I an­ nounced last January. The Senate passed 28 major crime bills; enacted essential environmental legislation, addressed unemployment insurance reform; and dealth with medical malpractice reform, all in the first three months of the legislative session. We are currently working toward a solution on property tax and school finance reform The rapid progress of our legislative goals is an encouraging sign that gridlock is over. Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto where he farms 500 acres. Ten free shade trees offered by National Arbor Day Foundation Ten free shade trees will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Day Foundation during April 1993. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation s Trees for America campaign. The 10 shade trees are Red Oak, Weeping Willow, Sugar Maple. Green Ash, Thornless Honeylocust, Pin Oak, River Birch, Tuliptree, Silver Maple, and Red Maple “These trees were selected to provide shade and beauty, and a variety of forms, leaf shapes, and fall colors,” John Rosenow, the Foundation's executive director, said The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting in April or May with enclosed planting instructions. The six to twelve inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge Members also receive a subscription to the Founda­ tion’s “Arbor Day” news magazine. The Tree Book with information about tree planting and care, and a membership card. To become a member of the foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Shade Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City. NE 68410. bv April 30, 1993. 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance 30%! Uwes why1 ftjr statutes show that hnrrrownen 'j6 arwt nfcfer tiave fewer and less costly losses than other age groups So <s orty la* io ctiarge yuu less kx yxx homaOMWl xisurance -Oii'fun Insurance IA.HWCj'HmWWW J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 6, 1993 I Page 11 spring ^nffdsP^neu) leville ball team n y Middleville boasts corps of experienced pitchers If high school coaches could make trades, in other words, "wheel and deal” as the Major I x agues do, Mid­ dleville coach, Tim Penfield, might find a long list of in­ quiring coaches at his door. Heck, if word got to De­ troit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson, he might camp out at Penfield's door every night looking to trade You see, Penfield's Trojan baseball squad has experi­ enced hurlers, four to be ex­ act. With a busy first week, including seven games against Gull Lake, Maple Valley (DII), Caledonia (Dll) and Wayland (DH), the coach will not have to worry about damaging his pitchers' amts or asking when the last time his right fielder pitched. "The success of this year's team will depend largely on the arms of our pitching staff," Penfield said. ’’Their ability to throw strikes and keep hitlers off balances will determine the team's sea­ son." Although the team fin­ ished with a losing record (716) Penfield hopes the team remembers their late season heroics and not the final record. At the end of last year, the Trojans finished on a "hot streak.” with a defeat over league champion Calvin Christian and a state qualify­ ing round victory over Plainwell. The Trojan coach hopes the finish will moti­ vate the team early out of the gate this year. "We have 10 ballplayers returning along with five from a very successful jayvee program," he said, "so I feel good about our chances." Middleville's offensive firepower will be supplied by a group of very talented hitters who combined for a .298 batting average last season. All-County performer from last year Tim McCul­ ligh returns with his .413 average as will fellow senior sluggers Jim Norman, Bill Baldry, Brian Drummond, Glen Atkinson and Scott Palazzolo. The Trojans open Mon­ day, April 12 at Gull Lake. Ik W Playing on the varsity baseball team for Thornapple Kellogg this spring are, (front row, from left to right) Brian Drummond. Scott Palazzolo, Bill Baldry, Rob Minor, Ted Doorn, Tim McCulligh, (second row) Seth Nelson, Rich Hiler, Glen Atkinson, Tim Keizer, Coach Tim Penfield, (third row) Brad Williams, Andy Brewer, Nathan Bundy, Jim Norman and Jim Ramey. Middleville’s Varsitv Softball Squad The girl's varsity softball team for Thornapple Kellogg is (front row, from left to right) Shannon McMurray, Traci Campbell, Angie Gutierrez. Melissa Middleton, Vikki Jansen, Becky Holwerda, Kim Middleville Jr. High wrestlers capture another trophy The Middleville Junior High wrestling team captured its second trophy of the season by placing a close second to Byron Center at the con­ ference meet. Earlier in the year the young Trojans were runnerup at their own Middleville Invitational. The following individuals wrestled at the conference meet: Kris Utley, Rendel Craven, Loren Hummel and Paul Stolsunburg. Pam Noffke earned a fourth place medal; Eric Keeder finished third. Taking runnerup honors were Andy Nelson, Jared Ot- to. Cory Schut. Shawn Heise. Brian Ploeg, and Jamie Foster; conference champions were Ben Osborne, Dave Hot winski. Rob Osborne, and Steve Lehman. Other team membes are Darwin Jousma, Bryan Daniels, Walt Wisniewski, Matt Appel, Spencer Romph, Luke Mid dleton, Ron Haynes and Doug Kidder. CLEAN OUT YOl R B\sl MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds ' Holwerda, (second row) coach Cheri Ritz, Jaime Strater, Katie Berg, Katie Curtis, Lisa Closser and Amanda Osborne. Missing from the photo are Amy Snider and Mindy Truer. Western Auto Phil’s Pizzeria Standard Service 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) — Caledonia 120 E. Main — Middleville M-37 & Main Street — Caledonia Phone 795-7844 Phone 891-1496 Phone 891-1484 Crystal Flash Station 615 Broadway — Middleville Phone 795-9063 Ken Visser State Farm Insurance State Bank of Caledonia 9505 Cherry Valley (M-37) - Caledonia 891-8113»795-3361 • 698-6337 Caledonia — Middleville — Dutton Phone 891-8600 Thornapple Kitchen Caledonia Auto Parts Eldon Newmyer, D.C. 499 Arlington — Middleville 227 E Main St. — Caledonia 127 E. Main Street — Middleville Phone 795-3672 Phone 891-4085 Phone 795-7096 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 6, 1993 Caledonia softball team finds strength in the middle of defense Caledonia's softball team will rely on a strong middle defense, and the arm of senior Jenny Tuinstra to catapult it to the O.K. Gold conference championship this season. Last year the team earned sole possession of second place. This year, with a few breaks, the Scots hope to move one notch up in the standings. With a potential all con­ ference catcher returning this year, (Deb Nickels), a top notch pitcher (Tuinstra) and an O.K. Gold honorable mention center fielder in Jody VanderVelde, Caledonia coach Jon Pelletier, is not worried about the team's in­ terior defense. I le is, however, concerned about the team's loss of six performers from last year’s conference champions-players who won't be easily re­ placed. ' We graduated an all-con­ ference shortstop and a very good third baseman from last year’s team, " he said, "so I kind of worry about our ex­ perience on the left side of the infield." Thirteen members make up the Scots team this year, six of them are seniors. Pel­ letier feels the team will need to rely heavily on the senior "six pack" if they ex­ pect to compete with confer­ ence favorites Hudsonville and Wayland. "The seniors are all a big, big part of the team." he said. "Any weaknesses we have this year will be at places we lost players to graduation. Tuinstra. who last year pitched in every inning, should find help from sophomore hurler Katie Donker. who is up from the junior varsity squad. Senior Kristen Neely will also be called upon to provide stellar defense at first, glove work that will be needed to offset Caledonia's inexperience left side of the infield. "I expect us to be tough," predicted Pelletier, "our hit­ ting should be there and if the defense holds true like I know it can. I think we ll be respectable." The squad travels to Florida this week for spring break practice. Their first game of the season will be at Godwin Tuesday. April 13. Pitching will be the name of Caledonia’s baseball fortunes this coming season In what Caledonia baseball coach John Klundcr views as an ’interesting" upcoming season, the Scots start 1993 without six regulars from last year. Klunder feels if his team is to make up the graduation loss, the Scots need to do one thing and one thing only - focus one game at a time. "What everybody on our team must do, is learn their role," he said. "If everyone does a small part, competes every day, it wouldn't sur­ prise me if we were there at the end (O.K. Gold race)." Caledonia’s pitching is untested but does have a couple of promising possi­ bilities in the form of Caledonia softball team from left, first row: Lisa Tarrien, Kristen Neely, Coach Jon Pelletier, Ellen Klingensmith, Angie Warner, second row: Lisa Grimes. Cheryl Garnaat, Jennie Tuinstra, Deb Nickels, Jenny Young; third row: Jodi Vandervelde. Katie Donker, Michele Colburn and Jayme Poll. southpaws Bob Anderson and Chris Moore. Anderson pitched for the Scots jayvee squad last year, after transferring from an­ other school district. Ac­ cording to Klunder, Anderson has a pretty good mixture of pitches. "He seems to have a good command and movement on; the ball," he said, "and any-i time you have a lefty with good stuff, two in our case,, (you’re) pretty fortunate." Balancing the staff out somewhat will be right-han­ ders Kevin Keitzman and Mike Hovenaar, both of whom will see plenty of ac­ tion in the field as well. The bulk of the team’s hit­ ting will be supplied by Keitzman, catcher Andy Driscoll and sophomore third baseman Matt Barr. Klunder is expecting big things from his third sacker, who hit .300 as a freshman on the varsity last year. "All three kind of sur­ prised us last year," com­ mented, Klunder, "especially Barr, who came into his own toward the latter part." Overall, the coach feels optimistic towards a success­ ful season though he expects somewhat of a struggle in the beginning due to the team’s lack of practice time outside. "I expect Hamilton and South Christian to be tough to face this year," predicted Klunder, "but there arc al­ ways surprises in baseball, so you just never can tell." The Scots open the season Tuesday, April 13 at God­ win. 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Main St. — Middleville Phone 795-3550 Phone 795-8844 Sunsations Apsey Automotive 9790 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) — Caledonia 115 W. Main — Caledonia Phone 891-4040 Phone 891-8160 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. Caledonia Village Centre Marathon Convenience Store Phone 891-1106 9266 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) — Caledonia Phone 891-9224 146 E. Main • Phone 891-8108 Caledonia Lumber 115 Kinsey • Phone 891-8143 Rainbow’s End Phone 891-8198 133 E. Main St. — Caledonia �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 6, 1993 / Page 13 Trojan thinclads big on talent, short on depth On a team dominated by underclassmen, Middleville track seniors Angie Jerkatis, Kirn Wohlford, Trade Mid­ dleton, and Sara Postema will hope to parlay some of their experience to offset the team's young but talented rosier this year. And though her learn lacks quantity, Trojans track coach, Nancy Iveson expects to be in the race for the con­ ference championship be­ cause of the squad's poten­ tial. "With the quality of run­ ners and Held event partici­ pants on the team, I expect to be right up there with Hamilton and Calvin Chris­ tian, " she said. "The girls are hard workers and are looking forward to another successful season." Ixtst year in conference ac­ tion, the Trojans finished 61. The squad fielded six state qualifiers last year including seniors Wohlford. Middleton and Postema. State B long jump cham­ pion from last year, junior Carla Ploeg. returns once again to defend her title as well as anchor Middleville's 800 relay. Ploeg also partic­ ipates in the 100 and 200 meter sprints. Sophomores Sarah Kaechele and Jamie Smith, also Class B, state partici­ pants, expect to claim their old spots on the 3200 relay team this season as well. Fellow sophomore Chelsea Peck is back to han­ dle the team's shot and dis­ cus events. Trojan highlights from a year ago, include: ranked ninth in Class B, Regional, Conference, Barry County Meet and Hastings Relays Champions. The squad's first meet of the season will be Thursday, April 15 at Caledonia. The TK girls track team fori 993 consists of (front row, left to right) Angie DeBoer, Sarah Matson, Michelle Shepard, Jamie Smith, Sara Postema, Erin Vandersloot, Becky Bowyer, (second row) Chelsea Peck, Sarah AUore, Shannon Pagano, Wendy Wisniewski, Lisa VanPutten, Stephanie Potter. Sarah Kaechele, (third row) coach Jeana VanderMeulen, Carla Ploeg, Tracie Middleton, Jill Townsend, Kim Wohlford, Mandy Townsend, Jessica VanAmen Keri Koehn and coach Nancy Iveson. Missing from the photo are Cindy Fox and Angie Jerkatis. 891-9201 ^>21. e 1-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE SELKIRK LAKE Spectacular view - great room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, professionally land­ scaped yard and deck. Spotless inside out. Lakefront at $155,000. Call Judy VanderMeer. MIDDLEVILLE Walkout site with pole building. Perked. Doublewide & modulars OK. Call Judy VanderMeer. CALEDONIA 2 plus acres walkout site. Call Tim Wilkinson. 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Caledonia wrestling squad announces award winners Seven individuals earned one award each, while re­ gional qualifier Danny Simmons (171) and Adam Stouffer took home two plaques apiece at the Scots annual banquet last week, said Caledonia wrestling coach Jim Maxim. Simmons was named Caledonia's most outstand­ ing wrestler and also had the most falls on the year. Stouffer managed an hon­ orable mention outstanding wrestler status as well as For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA . tor payment ot classified advertising Cail 945 9554 with your card number It you wisn to charge an ad Graphlcs ——a The Hastings Reminder leading the team in most ini­ tial takedowns. "The team learned this year to support effort and not necessarily the result," quipped Maxim. "That is not always an easy thing to do, but the kids earned that mind set throughout the season, and I'm very proud erf them for that." Senior aw ards went to Dan Phillips and Tom VanWeinen while Chris Love was presented the junior cap­ tain award. Most improved wrestler w as Chad Mesecar and Jason I lay wood was recognized for completing the fastest take­ down this past year. Freshman Tim Johnston won the jayvee award for outstanding wrestler YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 lot and great family home with 4 plus bed­ rooms, 2 baths, FDR, family room, plus much more. Call Patrick. FREEPORT - Charming older home with lots of character. 3 bedrooms, dining room, mud room, loads of storage, 3 plus att. garage & pole bldg. Call Patrick. • • • • • Believe II • Tim Wilkinson • John Harvey - Patti Miedema • Rob Stogsdlll 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Try Our Economy Size. 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Middleville, Ml I April 6. 1993 Caledonia track team loaded with ‘insurance’ If there were ever such a thing called "track insurance" Caledonia men's track coach, John Soderman, need not apply. for the 1993 season So­ derman will have 38 individ­ uals on his squad, including members who are expected to "cover” the Fighting Scots, in critical areas. For running events such as the 400 meter sprints, the 800 relays and hurdles, the Scots are plenty "insured.” "Alan Aho and Craig Schmidt will definitely pro­ vide us with leadership in those areas," said Soderman. "Aho anchors two relay teams (200 & 800) and Schmidt is our top distance runner, so I feel pretty good about those events." Caledonia has been taking "advantage" of the adverse weather situation, practicing outside when others in the Ottawa-Kent Gold conference have stayed inside. "We’ve been practicing pretty much the entire time outside," Soderman related, "it has given me the chance to see what kind of hurdlers and runners I have.” Joining Aho in the sprint category will be Keith Bo­ hez, John Winquest and Jon Oldfield while senior Chad Neff will lead the hurdling crew. Even though Schmidt is the team's top distance run­ ner, the track team's cover­ age plan is tops in its field and Schmidt will not have to run "solo," as three Bens, (Lillie, Potgeter and Thomp­ son) and Pete Parbel provide support in distance events. Field event specialists for the Scots include Jason Mi­ nor and Bohez. Minor throws an average of 45 feet in the shot put while Bohez last year earned a regional trip in the long jump. Soderman did cite one weakness on the team and Caledonia wrestlers bring home 21 medals from recent tournament Caledonia wrestlers took home 21 medals at Kenowa Hills developmental tourna­ ment recently. In Group I. Nick Gillet won a gold medal, and special congratultions to Brandon Gnnage who won third place. Brandon is four years old and not yet in school. In Group 11. Jerome Gard ner. Jake Klapmust. and Michale Tomanek won first place Patrick Huver. and Seth Temple took second, and Rorv Roof took a forth place medal In Group III, first place medals went to Zach Hollinshead. second place to Steve Gillen and Lucas Zoet. third place to Brian Basarabski and forth place to Todd Maines. Eric Smith.and Mike Morgan. Group IV took home six medals. Second place medals were awarded to Casey Ken­ ney. Mike Klapmust. Mark Pyper. Tyler Root, and Nick Webster A third place medal went to B.J. Tomanek. that was at pole vault, where his team is still relatively untested. "We re young there but there is definitely some po­ tential to produce,” he said. The team's first meet after Spring Break will be next Tuesday, April 13 at Calvin Christian. Caledonia men's track team front row, from left: Joel Aldrich, Brod Allen, Jason Minor, Alan Aho, Craig Schmidt, Chad Neff. Karl Hoffman. John Myers, Jesse Cryderman; second: Ben Potgeter, Ben Lillie, Ben thompson, Pete Parbel, John Oldfield, Keith Bohez, Scott Morehouse; third: Jamie Daniels, Chris Vandermeer, Jason Fahrni, Adam Paarlberg, Brian Nowak, Matt Bushman: fourth: Matt Humphrey, Jason Bush, Chad Mesecar, Jason Oldfield, Case Weston, matt Postma; fifth: Coach Denny Graham, Eric Cole, Alex Begg Chad Dykgraaf, Chris Holiday, Chris Allen and John Soderman. Missing: Cooch Jim Reed, John Winquest, Dan Echelbarger, Ed Greenman, Vito Lombardo and Curt Pyper. CALEDONIA FIGHTING SCOTS Caledonia Golf SquadCaledonia's golf squad first row, from left- Maria Antecki, Jennifer Groeneweg; second- Carolyn Berry, Coach Diane Doot and Stacey Baxter. Whitwam starts off season in a ‘flash’ Former Caledonia grad, now a Hope College sophomore, Todd Whitwam, currently holds The Flying Dutchmen's best outdoor performance in the 5,000 meter run this year. He accomplished the feat in 17.02. Whitwam is also pan of a four man, 1,600 meter relay team that also includes Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! teammates Phil Cratty, Chad Nykamp and Erik Carpenter. The four hold a mark of 3:45 in the relay event. MICRO 3 ENGINE TREATMENT t AQQ For superior engine protection and increased mileage............... Color Match CAR POLISH qt. MUFFLERS FtHi m swirl marts minor n«s I scratcrws Most Os artj l.yit Trucks $599 *19” CATALYTIC CONVERTERS S7999 we have overhaul ENGINE KITS! HH Western Auto SMALL ENGINE PARTS 4 SERVICE / Mrs a wf t* �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 6. 1993 I Page 15 season Lady Scots Though his team lacks expcrieoce, Caledonia wom­ en's track coach, Joe Zomerlei, expects to field a com­ petitive squad for the upcom­ ing season. With more underclassman than upper, however, it would be safe to assume Zomerlei's team could pos­ sibly fall in the Ottawa-Kent Gold standings, the confer­ ence in which they compete in. Yet, don't underestimate the Scots who are led by se­ nior field event specialist, Liz Mast. Mast last year set the school record in discus with a throw of 133.9 feet, which also earned her recognition as Class B state champion. Zomerlei feels that behind Mast and a few other se­ niors, Caledonia can keep up with anyone especially in Mast's field of expertise. "She (Mast) is in good shape and we expect big things from her this year," he said. "Though her compe- CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales end miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. tition is still not known we know she's going to hold her own." Other seniors the coach expects major contributions from will be Heather Bums and Wendy Faber, in the sprint category. Bums is a senior captain while Faber is just a sophomore. In hurdles. Missy Dykgraff once again will be ex­ pected to carry the team's load with some possible help from a few talented freshmen. With the above returning to their respective events. Mast in shot put and discus. Burns and Faber in sprints and Dykgraff in hurdles, the Scots see no reason why they can't improve on their Class B, state runner-up po­ sition from a year ago. Especially Zomerlei, who feels his team is stacked in several crucial aspects of the team. "I feel we have our posi­ tions covered," he related. In "shot put, discus, sprints, hurdles we can match up with anyone. My only ques­ tion mark will possibly be in the long jump." Hudsonville and Wayland are expected to give Caledo­ nia their toughest test in the conference. "I think we have a shot in the running and I'm very ex­ cited about this year’s team," Zomerlei said. The team officially opens the season at Calvin Chris­ tian on Tuesday, April 13. Caledonia Women's track team members are, front row, from left; Jody Hatrick, Angie Stack, Heather Burns, Carrie Peterson, Liz Mast, Meredith Denison, Missy Dykgraaf; second row: Lisa Johnson, Faith Blauwkamp, Karyn Du ba, Amanda Wolfert, Wendy Faber, Mandy Jacobs, Sarah Parbel, Coach Joe Zomerlei; third row: Sheri Vredevoogo, Kelly Velting, Jennie Workmap, Jill Leatherman, Dorothy Benham, Julie Furst, Heather Breen, Coach Dave Hodgkinson ; fourth row: Sarah Flegel, Heather Dodge, Amrie Schmoll, Dawn Homrich, Kathy Huffman, Heather Polmanter, Katie Sobczak, Trocee Zylstra and Coach Denny Graham. TK Golfers have high season goals Members of the girl's golf team for Thornapple Kellogg this year are (front row, from left to right) Amber Williams, Amanda Henley, Angie Payne, Sarah Beute, Shelly Harris, Amy Missad, Kerri McNees, Sarah Poll, (second row) coach Tom Fletke, Jenni Wieringa, April Matzen, Kiley Thaler, Metta Bedrick, Wendy Dickinson, Jessica Pratt, Margaret Rodgers, Kelly Bates, (third row) Jenny Voogd, Leslie O'Brien, Leah Dodd, Holly Roemer, Pam Cooley, Kathy Brooks, Katie Tyner and Melissa Landman. Missing from the photo is Amy Ybema Hoping to build from one of its most successful sea­ sons from a year ago, the Thornapple-Kellogg wom­ en's golf team will look for one more trip to the slate fi­ nals again this year. The Trojans earned a 10th place tournament, state fin­ ish last spring and return five starters including O.K. Rainbow, All Conference golfer Angie Payne. The success the team saw Call for Sun & News Action Ads PHONE 795-3345 last year resulted in 26 indi­ viduals trying out for Mid­ dleville's golf state finalists squad this season. "I am very pleased with the number of young golfers who have come out for the team," said Trojan golf coach Tom Fletke. "Many of these girls are very talented and should help the girl's golf program to continue to improve over the next few years" Fletke expects juniors Amy Missad, Sarah Beute and sophomores Amy Ybema and Kerri McNees to round out his starting six line-up along with Payne. "This year's talent has the chance to be near the top of the league when the season ends," predicted Fletke, "just as long they continue to work on improving their golf game." The coach feels Kenowa Hills is the favorite as it re­ turns five starters that fin­ ished eighth in the state last year. 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The Trojans lost their top four players to graduation, a foursome which led the team to become one of the area’s ’’elite," a year ago. While the league will not be as strong as it was last year, Middleville coach l-arry Seger is concerned about finding the right combina­ tions, especially for double’s competition. "The key for us will be to find the right double combi­ nations early and work hard with those players," he said. "We will have a number of players at different flights with very little, or no expe­ rience." Seniors expected to fill the big void left by last year's graduation class, will be Scott Oliver, Ryan Kiel, Mark Pullen and Dave De­ Haan. Juniors Dave Timm, Brian Baughman. Kevin Wright and Eric Lake along with sophomore Ryan Zawieruhca will vie for the four remain­ ing starting positions. Seger expects Calvin Christian to be the team to beat this year and also looks for Godwin to have one of their best squads ever. The Trojans. 9-1 in con­ ference play last season, open Tuesday. April 13 at Creston. The Thornapple Kellogg boys tennis team includes (front row, from left to right) manager Brian Seger, Ryan Kiel, Tim Rybiski, Dave DeHaan, John McKinley, Sam Alexander, (second row) coach Larry Seger, Brian Baughman, Dave Timm, Brett Suwyn, Ryan Zawierucha, Kevin Wright, (third row) Brett Bremer, Erik Lake, Brad Bedford, Rob Kiel, Scott Oliver and Mark Pullen. OVER 35,000 BOOKS IN STOCK! 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Apple Middleville — 210% Main St. (Behind Central Auto Parts) 852-2003 Nashville — 133% South Main Street Though it is a little early for Caledonia soccer coach Brian Broekhiuizen to give a crystal ball equation to his team's upcoming year, he does know one thing- the Scots work ethic is in mid­ season form. "I'm impressed with our motivation in practices," he said, "and though we've only been outside only twice so far, our scrimmages have shown our concentration is not lacking." Broekhiuizen also pointed out another plus for his squad in the form of speed on the defensive side of the ball. The coach singled out stopper specialists Lorissa Crowe and Heidi Hoekstra who are expected to shore up the team's defense. "If they play the way I know they can, then my questions on defense will be answered," commented Broekhiuizen. Though not polished with the ability to work offensive plays yet, due to limited practice lime outside, Liz Kupris, Trista Frantii, Jaimie Oatley and Liz Rogers are a foursome Broekhiuizen expects big things from. "They are all excellent ath­ letes with added plus of se­ nior experience," he said. Others on the squad who will need to have big sea­ sons for the team to contend are Emily Whisner, her sis­ ter Anne, Trista Frantii, Dani Gallert and Rachel Connges. Broekhiuizen is looking forward to the Battle Creek meet, April 15, which he feels will serve as a measur­ ing device for the rest of the season. Maybe then, his crystal ball will be a little clearer. SPECIAL Of the WEEK IF‘^1 — ,N STOCK — I C SHIRTS 20% Off fXH'j Regular Price of I hF^-' Denim, Flannel, w'JL Cotton Twill £?r and more! EjL~ir Vr -f J 40 Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main St. QtUnk■■Fnnnr 891-8108 — �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 6. 1993 / Page 17 Caledonia tennis team faces challenges For the Caledonia High School boy’s tennis team, there will be many challenges in the upcoming season. The squad will mostly consist of mostly sophomores, with two seniors to lead the way. The Scots graduated six varsity players, last year, which will be critical to the teams record for 1993, but third year coach Sam Wilkinson feels certain his team will succeed. “Although our record may not be the best that it should be this year, it will be the best that we can be," he said, “but as long we we’ve improving, we are succeeding. " Look i ng back . the Caledonia netters overall record for 1992 was 7-4. 4-2 in conference, and third place in the O.K. Gold final stan­ dings “Last year I thought would have been the year we took a close second behind Forrest Hills Northern." said Wilkinson, “but things don’t always go the way you want, so you just have to back and work harder." Expected to return to the Scots arsenal are seniors Tom Beetham. and Mike Fergnson. along with sophomores Brian Carter. Jason Cnsman. Brad Fortuna. David Larsen. Jared Oatley. Mark VanderVelde. and Mike VanSprange Back to the basics is Coach Wilkin­ son's theme as the team ven­ tures on to a new and exciting season. “A key ingredient Big turnout for Trojan soccer A record 40 prospects turned up for Middleville women's opening soccer team practice, a surprising showing since it's debut in 1989. Coach Steve Evans is ex­ cited about the numbers in­ volved. "It just goes to show that soccer is still the fastest growing sport in America," he said. "I'm excited about developing this squad this year." Senior forwards who are expected to anchor a strong attack line for the Trojans include Shelly Wolverton, Jenny Wicscnhofer, Tracy Potts along with junior Britt 1 larabunJa. Among the squad's top prospects for mid-field start with senior Monique Barber are juniors Kendra Weather­ head, Katie Zoemer and Bridget Lxiftus. Goal keeping duties be­ long to junior Tracy Wieringa. Middleville competes in the O.K. "Rainbow" Confer­ ence along with East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills North­ ern, Forest Hills Central and "down the road" rival, Cale­ donia. The Trojans are the only team remaining from the O.K. Blue conference that still fields a team. The team's first home meet is Monday, April 12 versus Plainwell. every year is to work on get­ ting the basics down." he said, "but it doesn’t end there. We are going to have to challenge ourselves mentally and physically if we intend to be competitive this year." Coach Wilkinson offered his prediction for the outcome of the O.K. Gold Conference, say ing that Forrest Hills Nor­ thern will most likely take the top sport again He also believes that the rest of the conference, which is fairly equal in ability, will be fighting it out for second. “ After first place, it is so close among the rest of us that we will just fall into line by only one and two point differences.” Last years goal of achieving second in the O.K Gold Con­ ference is not necessarily this years goal. “‘Doing well in the books is always a goal for the team and I. but it is not the most important Wilkinson reiterated. “My biggest con­ cern for the team is that they improve as players and peo­ ple. It’s also important that they feel good about themselves, their ac­ complishments, and that they believe that their time was well spent working hard at tennis.” The Scots will travel to Godwin, for their first contest on April 13th, then take on the Trojan’s of Middleville at home, April 14th. Caledonia's tennis squad from left are, first row, Eric Rogers, Brent Kupris, Marc VanderVelde; second row, Dave Larsen, Tom Beetham, Jared Oatley; Third row. Jason Crisman, Mike Van Sprange, and Rick Grinstead. Not shown are Brad Fortuna, Brian Carter, and Mike Ferguson. The TK girl’s varsity "A" soccer squad for 1993 is (front row, from left to right) Britt Haraburda, Kendra Weatherhead, Bridget Loftus, Shelly Wolverton, Tracy Potts, Jenny Wiesenhofer, Tracy Wieringa, (second row) Katie Zoerner, Julie Shear, Tara Titus, Monique Barber, Heather Altoft, Theresa Baerman, (third row) Amie Evans, Cathy Hart, Kari Bustraan and coach Steve Evans. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 FREEZE - ACHY BREAKY HEART • SWING Dance Lessons v Middleville Classes start... Tuesday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m. v Contact Your Community Education... - MIDDLEVILLE - 795-3397 or 795-3011 INSTRUCTORS DENNY & TERRI PARKER WALTZ ♦ SWAY ♦ POLKA • TEN STEP ZYLST DOOR, INC. 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The Kingma family is well known in the Caledonia area. Kathy's husband. Lance, is a Caledonia High School graduate and he grew up in the Caledonia-Alto area. Kathy Kingma has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia and needs a bone mar­ row transplant. Her brother. Kurt Weeks of Lowell, will be the donor, but no date has been set as yet for the pro­ cedure. which will be done at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Minn. The Kingmas have two a children, a daughter. Savan­ nah. who is 5. and a son. Dakota. 2. Friends and relatives of the family are asking for help through donations to the canisters and participation in the pig roast and dance benefit (with karaoke) Saturday. April I7. at 7 p.m. at the American Legion in Caledonia. A bake sale and candy sale also are being planned, but no date has been finalized. For more information, call Robin Cahoon at 897-5357 or Dianne Lambright at 693-3015. 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Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Thank you... for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co but have a touch tone phone, you con stilt comfTKrvcate with this system by dtabng the number above then otter your can is answered switch the puse/tone switch to tone and you re ready to begin recording �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 6, 1993 ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ — a review By Phil Jahnke The * Thomapple Kellogg High School’s 27th annual all­ school musical. “Once Upon a Mattress,” was well receiv­ ed with a standing ovation by a very appreciative and satisfied Friday evening audience. The timeless story of the “princess and the pea” com­ bined with a sparkling cast created a steady-paced and entertaining level of excite­ ment, pleasing humor, grati­ fying musical numbers, and abundant energy from the opening fanfare of the trumpets to the grand finale. Cathy Hart was delightful and “stole the hearts” of the audience as the swampish Princess Winnifred. Her theatrical familiarity and sincere love for acting were apparent from her opening “swimmmg-the-mote” stunt to her final snore on the 20-mattress bed. Hart’s character’s energy level, unsophisticated but con­ fident movements and man­ nerisms, and brusque dialogue contrasted nicely with her warm, simple, loveable charm evoked throughout the show and most vividly seen in the “Song of Love” which was the best and funniest musical fro"1 number of the evening. Her dramatic maturity and profes­ sionalism were evident in all of her scenes and easily established her as the “star" of the show. From her first entrance. Jenna Steorts. displayed focused concentration and total command of her character, the domineering, conniving, over-powering, and talkative Queen Aggravam. Her comic timing, delivery of lines, and en­ joyable performance of “Sen­ sitivity” were superbly and flawlessly executed The defined manner and consistent pace in which she moved about the stage, the con­ tinuous believability of her characterization, and the ap­ plause by the audience during curtain call proved Ms. Steorts to be a crowd favorite and a thoroughly unforget­ table and competent actress. As the story goes, the Queen refuses to “give up” her hold over her only beautiful “baby.” Prince Dauntless, convincingly played by David Timm. David’s successful boyish naivete and the humorous ren­ dition of “Man to Man Talk” confirmed him as a strong male lead. The Prince desires to marry Princess Winnifred and finally asserts himself over the dominance of his demanding and overprotective mother; the “Mouse" finally devours the “Hawk" and Dauntless ends up “happilv ever after" witi, "Fred." Adam Fnsbie was aptly suited as the Minstrel and set the mood of the entire evening with his rendition of “Many Moons Ago." which was part of a beautifully choreograph­ ed segment featuring the talents of Michele Nicholas. Martijn Heemels. and Megan Oliver. Adam’s even, low-keyed, melodic approach to his character was sustained throughout the evening through dialogue and musical numbers alike Sharing in the performance of "The Minstrel, the Jester, and 1” were Kiley Thaler as the Jester and Jim Norman as King Sextimus. Kiley added a colorful, quick-stepped and graceful dimension to the pro­ duction especially apparent with her dancing in “Very Soft Shoes . ” Jim was exquisite as “the mute King ” His clear and understandable pantomiming which communicated “his dialogue” splendidly along with his uncontrollable and flirtatious escapades with the ladies of the court added a comic flair every time he took stage. Adding a romantic nuance to the situation were the love­ antics of Lady Larken played by Melanie Johnston and Sir Harry portrased by Jeremiah Wert. Melanie’s attrac­ tiveness. her fluent delivery of expressive dialogue, and her beautiful singing voice were contrasted nicely by Jeremiah s “studly." Macho but gentle knight. The au­ dience took notice every en­ trance made by these tw o and was convinced after the mov­ ing version of “Yesterday I Loved You” that their rela­ tionship would be a long and lasting union. Last, but certainly not least. Bill Baldry accomplished a unique role as the Wizard. His commanding voice, effective make-up and costuming, wellmaneuvered magical illusions, and subtle sensitivity made medieval wizardry believable, amusing, and warm-hearted. The cast was large; several chorus members, too many to mention, assumed other iden­ tifies and exhibited strong, expressively-executed support to the leads and displayed new talent for future productions. Finishing touches were add­ ed by Geoff Cook. Hillary Blough, and the high school choir who created and built an innovative and workable cas­ tle backdrop, by Suzanne McIntyre who designed elaborate, colorful, and detail­ ed period costumes; by Pat Thatcher and Jim Oliver who expertly accompanied the en­ tire acting troupe with master- FARO'S fe... us a* • ITALIAN ? \ Middleville's Finest Wp 117 West Main, Middleville Wf Ph. 795-7911 A OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun.-Thurs. 3:10 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. - NEW SUB: Turkey and Bacon - Try it! 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This year’s members have been involved in tutoring other students both in the high school and middle school along with several other com­ munity service projects. Some of those projects in­ clude raking leaves for the elderly, working at the Mel Trotter Mission serving meals to the homeless, making Valentines for hospitalized children, working at Special Olympics competition, and making Christmas cookies for senior citizens. In addition, the group will be helping the Red Cross w ith the annual blood drive, serve as ushers at TK Fest, and host the annual teacher’s breakfast on National Teacher's day. 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Thur*. 3:30-10:30 pm; Fri. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-04-13.pdf 91c5917d66c10895993204f0baa19559 PDF Text Text NASTIES PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 s CHURCH SL 490581893 n and Netos *450*9*1 BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE Hastiapjwa 49038 PtrwirtNo.7 our Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 273 I April 13, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Caledonia Twp. Board must make the ‘political’ decision Commission sticks to 60th St. PUD recommendation by Barbara Gail Staff Writer A recommendation to ap­ prove a controversial housing development has been bounced right back from the Caledonia Township Planning Commission to the Township Board. The Commission last week voted 6-1 to return its original recommendation to approve rczoning a 66-acre parcel at 60th Street and Buttrick Avenue from rural residential to residential planned unit de­ velopment (PUD). The Township Board, which has final authority in all rezoning issues, had voted 4-2 last month to send the recommended PUD back to the Planning Commission. The board asked the commission to reconsider the issue of undersized lots in the Country View Estates development proposed by Doug Bouma. The Country View PUD proposal has drawn consider­ able fire from neighbors of the project because the average lot size in the proposed 38-home development does not meet the township’s two-acre minimum for a rural residen­ tial district. The lots vary from 1.25 to 3.5 acres, averaging about 1.7 acres. But in a Feb. 2 decision, after considerable deliberation TK board, administrators brainstorm about priorities by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The rustic lodge that wasn’t quite ready for spring didn’t look like a typical meeting place for the Thornapple Kellogg School Board and administrators. But the setting at the Long Lake Outdoor Center in Yankee Springs indeed was the site for the group to meet two weeks ago and brainstorm about priorities for the TK schools. Rather than being decked out in business clothing, everyone in the group dressed down as they shared pizza for dinner and discussed what each person believed to be the top two areas needing attention. After all of the 15 people who were at this meeting gave their opinions, curriculum direction and-or director over­ whelmingly was the top priority. The state mandated core curriculum issues now are be­ ing covered by the building principals. Language arts is handled by McFall Principal Bill Rich, West Principal Sharon Kalee covers world studies. Page Principal Linda Goosen deals with math. Middle School Principal Gordon Dahlgren oversees science, and High School Principal Henry Dugan covers the arts and physical education and health. However, the time used to Sm prforttias, page 2 and public comment, the Planning Commission rec­ ommended 5-1 that the town­ ship approve the PUD. The commission based its recommendation to approve the development and its sev­ eral undersized lots on the flexibility of PUD zoning, which allows some give and take between the developer and the township. In return for being allowed the five or six extra homes in the development, Bouma has offered to: • Pave the section of 60th Street that borders the devel­ opment. • Provide fire protection for the area by including a central pond and dry well in the plan. • Provide common green space within the development and landscaped berms along 60th and Buttrick. • Ixxrate larger lots along 60th Street to provide a better "blend’’ with the surrounding rural properties. Many of these provisions were offered by Bouma in an effort to mollify the neighbor­ ing property owners, who claim the development would ruin their rural lifestyle, create traffic problems and possibly even pose a threat to ground water. They also fear that it would set a precedent for bypassing the two-acre requirement. The Township Board heard its share of protests from the neighbors during the board's first reading of the proposal Feb. 17. After the March 17 second reading, the board decided to See PUD, page 3 Officers of the Middleville Plonning and Zoning Commission for the upcoming year are (from left) George Hathaway os assistant chairman, new member Katherine Encinas as secretory, and Eldon Newmyer as chairman. Letitia Tagg (left) and Holly Byars took some time during spring break last week to study up on the countries they'll be visiting this summer, England. Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Two Freeport teens chosen as student ambassadors by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Summer vacation is bound to be different for two Thor­ napple Kellogg seventh graders. Holly Byars and Letitia Tagg. The two girls are heading for Great Britain with the “People to People Student Ambassador” program from June 15 to July 8. Holly and Letitia, who both live outside of Freeport, hap­ pen to be second cousins, though their nominations for this program may or may not have had anything to do with that. Neither of the girls had even heard of the program before they each got a letter in December, inviting them to interview to be a part of the delegation of students from all over the country. They are just two of 30 who are going from Kent and Ot tawa counties. There were over 100 students interviewed. Spring break gave them time to brush up on the coun­ tries they’ll be visiting — England. Wales. Scotland and Ireland. During their thee-week trip, they will stay with families and in hotels. They’ll have the chance to observe Parliament, make a field visit to a sheep farm in Ireland, and maybe get a glimpse of the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. The cost of the trip, which includes round trip fair on the Concord, is over $4,000 said Holly To help offset the cost, both girls will be taking orders for pizzas and subs. Anyone who wants to help can call Holly at 765-5377 or Letitia at 765-5417. Holly had the chance to raise some of the money by selling snacks at the Freeport Indoor Yard Sale and from a tool auction The Bradford White United Auto Workers and retirees contributed $400 toward her trip. Friends and family also have contributed. Letitia’s family has seen to it that she is able to go Middleville Planning and Zoning vacancy now filled by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Katherine Encinas has been appointed to the Middleville Planning and Zoning Com­ mission, leaving just one vacancy. Chairman Eldon Newmyer. Encinas has been a Mid­ dleville resident for about two years. She is originally from Sparta. Though she works in Grand Rapids, she said she has an in­ terest in serving on the board because Middleville is her home. “Since my home is my big­ gest investment. 1 have an in­ terest in the community. “ she said. *Td like to Middleville developed properly “ Encinas has not had any prior experience in planning and zoning. But she is en­ thusiastic about learning all she can In fact, the commission last week held elections for of­ ficers of the board and En­ cinas accepted the position of secretary Eldon Newmyer will con­ tinue as chairman, with George Hathaway again serv­ ing as assistant chairman. Anyone who is interest in serving on the commission should contact Newmyer or the village hall. The Planning Commission also set a public hearing date of Tuesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. on revisions to the village sign ordinance. Due to an error in the wor­ ding of the ordinance, location of signage in the Commercial I (C-1) District and the Com mercial 2 (C-2) District was reversed The C-l, Central Business District should have a setback of 10 feet In C-2. Light In dustrial, the sign setback should be 15 feet from the nearest street right of way. Sw vacancy, page 2 In This Issue... • Portfolio development in the works for TK Schools • Caledonia committee to discuss sewer expansion • TK senior bottle and can drive party fundraisers • PUDs allow control, flexibility with area development �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 13, 1993 Portfolio development in the works for TK schools by Margaret Fowler The term portfolio normally brings to mind the very large brown accordion case that is earned by an artist. But because of a state re­ quirement. educators have a different concept of the port­ folio. It applies to all students Section 104 of the State Awl Act, (PA 118 of 1991) called for school districts to begin portfolio planning during the 1991-92 school year and im­ plement it the following year Thornapple Kellogg School Board members, in their March meeting, adopted a portfolio proposal that was developed by a team of educators in the district According to TK High School Counselor Phil Jahnke, the portfolios primarily are to indicate a stu­ dent's employ ability skills. Test scores, transcripts, at tendance records, examples of work in several areas, letters of reference, statement of goals, and even a resume are just a few of the items that need to be included. At the high school level, students will monitor their own portfolios. Jahnke said that the portfolios will be student-oriented. All students will be updating their port­ folios regularly The required parts of the collection will give evidence of a student s acquired skills. Each student will be en­ couraged to include such STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k A 891-9294 things as honors, awards, special achievements, and extra-curricular activities Mary DeBlaay. who is already on staff at the high school, will be working with each of the students to develop their portfolios. “Right now . businesses and colleges are not really looking at these portfolios when it comes to employ ability or col­ lege entrance." Jahnke ex­ plained. “But further down the road, they probably will." “My long range plan is that these will be an excellent assessment tool ” With that idea in mind, all three elementary schools and the middle school in the district are developing their own portfolios that will be passed on with each student. “Obviously, we can't use the portfolio the same way a high school student does." said McFall Principal Bill Rich. “But. by keeping a portfolio on each student from kindergarten on. we can use it to assess the educational ad­ vancement and needs of the student." In early elementary development, the portfolio follows the child’s ability to count, recognize letters, story comprehension and writing ability, to name just a few. Rich also has found that if a child is having difficulty in a particular area, through the 55th WHITE ELEPHANT SALE FRL, APRIL 16, 1993 SAT., APRIL 17, 1993 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. 'S MEN INCREDIBLE _ SELECTION OF 1 UPHOLSTERY FABRIC j Also... I * HOUSEHOLD GOODS * HARDWARE I * BUILDING-MATERIALS * MUCH MORE! ' TREMENDOUS SAVINGS GRAND RAPIDS Y’SMEN SUPPORTING CAMP MANITOU-LIN 4444-52nd Street S.E. @ Broadmoor (M-37) (Formerly Zondervan) AMPLE PARKING Legion contributes to CHS senior graduation party The Caledonia American Legion Post 305 has donated $700 to the 1993 CHS senior class post-graduation party. Here, Post Commander Tom Zigler presents the check to parents Dan and Jan Haik, who head the fund-raising committee for the party. Not pictured is the Post's fund-raising chairman. Bill Neill. The Legion raised the donation at a March 20 steak dinner. portfolio, the teacher will be able to recognize that and give the student help to correct the problem early on. West Elementary Principal Sharon Kalee says that they use the portfolios in much the same way. As the second and third grade students develop their skills, teachers take the port­ folio that was passed up from McFall and update it to show the child's newly acquired skills. “The students are really surprised by the difference in how they write or the math they know." Kalee said. “Both the teachers and the students can see the progress over the school year. ” Page Elementary Principal Linda Goosen has not had the teachers do a lot with port­ folios. But as students come from the third grade at West, they will be bringing their portfolios with them. Treatment of student port­ folios in fourth and fifth grades will continue what was started in the earlier grades Portfolios at the middle school level have been developing over the past three years, according to Counselor Bernie Weller. “At this level, especially for eighth graders, the port­ folios will be very helpful as they plan for high school.”, Weller said “And if a student has an idea of what profession they 'd like to follow. the port folio gives them a tool to keep track of skills needed for the job.” All educators at the TK schools said they felt the use of these student portfolios will continue to grow “By tracking students from kindergarten on. we'll also be able to assess how effective our educating is,” said Rich. PRIORITIES, continuedfrom thefront page oversee one curriculum area for grades kindergarten through 12 takes away from their time as building administrators. Another problem this ar­ rangement has is that ad­ ministrators need to have the time to work with teachers in all of the buildings, not just with their own. Board member Dan Parker said that several teachers had been concerned about this. They also felt that someone who was dealing only with the curriculum district wide would be able to take more time with them. Ironically enough, though curriculum needs were the top priority, the group was not in agreement as to respon­ sibilities of that position. Developing a financial plan for the district took second place in priorities. Board Treasurer Don Williamson emphasized the need for a plan that would work for the district even in a crisis situation. Most others agreed, especially in light of current budgeting, and how state fun­ ding for the district is going. Other items that were at the top of the list included review PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. ing facility needs, commit­ ment of resources to specific areas of focus, having addi­ tional staff and reducing average class size. Of course, the financial status of the district hangs in limbo as the state tosses about several proposals to finance the schools, according to TK Financial Manager Alice Jansma. All who attended said they felt the meeting was definitely a positive experience. They liked having a chance to discuss the direction and needs of the district in a relax­ ed. informal setting. VACANCY, continuedfrom thefront Depending on the zoning, total signage must be taken in­ to account. Any advertising will count toward this total. Only governmental flags are exempt. The commission also voted to update the requirements for minimum parking and maneuvering standards. According to Village Plan­ ner Mark VanderPloeg, most parking specifications now recommend a nine foot width for each space. The current ordinance did not allow for any other type of parking except parallel and 90-degree angled parking. The ordinance revision would allow for the other angled parking “This would really give us more flexibility when it comes to parking in the village," VanderPloeg said “That and the width are all we would be changing. “ Anyone interested in reading the revisions before the hearing can contact the Middleville Village Hall BEATRIX POTTER tT If• ) r / PRINTS In cotton/poly • 45” SK69 vF yd. Laminated Fabric • Quilted Panels A Great Selection of... SPRING FABRICS! Sewing Machine Repair by Mr. J BINGO American Legion Post «305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. Setter HULST CLEANER PICKUP STATION 218 E. State St. Hasting* 945-9673 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 13, 1993 / Page 3 RECOMMENDATION OF 60TH STcontinuedfrom thefront page send the request back to the commission for reconsidera­ tion of the two-acre contro­ versy. However, after reviewing their reasons for recommend­ ing the PUD despite the un­ dersized lots, most of the commissioners saw no reason to change their original deci­ sion. They reiterated their be­ lief that the compromises al­ ready offered by the developer were in the best interests of the township. Commissioners also agreed they had done all they could in reviewing the technical as­ pects of Bouma’s proposal, and that unless Bouma was willing to change his site plan, the commission had fulfilled its role as an advisory body to the Township Board. Bouma told the commis­ sion he did not want to alter his site plan further. The motion to recommend approval of the unchanged PUD included providing the board with reasons for the recommendation, including: • Benefits to the township, such as paving the road, the green space concept, the pond and the fire protection. • The use of tree-lined berms to screen homes along 60th and Buttrick and the lo­ cation of large lots along 60th Street. • The sandy soils, which will allow adequate drainage for the proposed density. • The designation of the parcel for future low density housing on the township’s master land use map. The commissioners also re­ iterated their concern that if this proposal is turned down, the next developer interested in the property might not even try to follow "good planning principles” or offer any bene­ fits to the township. The easi­ est route for a developer would be simply to plat the former com field into twoacre lots with no aesthetic considerations. They also noted that a PUD Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Gridlock in Lansing One of the best examples of the gridlock in Lansing is the property tax/school finance reform compromise of last week. In February, the Senate approved a 20-percent property tax cut which 1 strongly supported. While I preferred an across-theboard property tax cut, the compromise as passed will provide much-needed property tax relief to Kent County residents and guarantee increased funding to our schools. The plan will be placed before the voters on a June 2 ballot. 1 trust the people of Michigan to carefully weigh the benefits of this proposal and to make the right decision. Here are the basic features of the plan: • This year’s whopping assessment increases will be rolled back to last year’s level, with only a 3-percent increase to ac­ count for inflation. In the future, annual property assessment increases will be held to 5-percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. • Taxes will be further reduced by lowering K-12 school operating millage to a statewide 18 mills. Local voters could approve an additional 9 mills to a 27-mill maximum. All Kent County districts would see a 3- to 10-percent increase in money spent per pupil. Because the constitution will be amended to guarantee a higher level of school funding. • Increase the state sales tax from 4 to 6 cents, w ith the addi­ tional 2 cents dedicated directly to the stale School Aid Fund • Constitutionally guarantee all school districts a $4,800 per pupil basic grant once the law is fully phased in. I'm encouraged by the bi-partisan support this plan received in the Legislature, passing by a wide margin in both the Senate (31 for. 4 against) and in the House of Representatives (74 for. 22 against). Property tax and school finance reform is just one of the tough issues the Senate has faced and addressed. In just three months, the Senate has passed most of the crucial issues targeted by Govenvor Engler. Co-Speaker Hillegonds and myself in January , including auto insurance rate reduction, medical liability reform and environmental legislation The few remaining targeted issues are scheduled to be taken up this month We’ve accomplished a tremendous amount in just 10 short weeks. Gridlock is gone and we’re delivering results that all of Michigan’s residents will find as welcome news 1 am pleased with the bi-partisan cooperative spirit in today’s Legislature and hope that it will continue. ikC “Thee p,ace for tanning, TONING and NAILS." OTW 891-4040 \ 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro ’s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN. Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 am Saturday rezoning gives the township much more control over the "final look" of the project than a straight rezoning. "I drove around (the prop­ erty) twice, and I couldn’t see how the plan could be re­ done," said Commissioner Jim Williams. "With the large kits on the outside, you’re not going to be able to tell there are five extra houses there...I felt comfort­ able when we approved that PUD and I still feel comfort­ able," be added. Commissioner Scott Veiling agreed, pointing out that if the property is developed in the future, there possibly could be 66 homes on the 66 acres some day. "You can turn it down now, but it’s going to be devel­ oped.” he said. "If we re going to recommend something to the board. I think we re look­ ing at it" "For all practical purposes, on that site, it’s making the best use of the site as com­ pared to platting," said Commissioner Jim Newhof. "I’ve got a little problem just sending it back (to the board), but I think we’ve done all we can." "I don’t have a problem sending it back to the board," stated Veiling firmly. "If (the board members) don’t think it’s time (for this kind of development), then they should turn it down." "It is the best thing we’ve seen so far for this property," admitted Board Trustee and Planning Commissioner Chip DeVries, who consistently has voted against the proposal. But he said that while he agreed that the five extra homes were not a big enough issue, he still would stand firm against approving the plan. His was the sole negative vote on the commission in recommending approval for the development. "I would like to see us stay with the two-acre requirement in that particular area." DeVries explained later. "Sewer is not likely out there for quite a while, and while I know they say the soils are okay, it s the town­ ship that ends up picking up the bill if anything goes wrong out there. "I like the layout (of the de­ velopment), but I don’t think this is the right time for it, es­ pecially in that particular area. Other developers are coming in with two-acre lots, and I think this one could too. "The end issue for me is the (need for) sewer, and if things go wrong there, the township has no money to bail things out." Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg, who favors ap­ proval of the PUD, pointed out that even the small lots were wide, so that homes would not be crowded next to each other, and some of the small parcels back up to the green space. The commission approved Velting’s motion to return the plan as originally submitted, along with a statement of the commission’s rationale for its recommendation. The board again will take up the proposal at its April 22 meeting, said Township Supervisor Jerry Good. Before adjourning, the commission appointed Newhof, Williams and Roger Keating to a subcommittee that would work with VanderPloeg on clarifying or­ dinance language describing the two-acre lot size and PUD zoning. Sunday, April 18th, 1993 1:00-4:00 P.M. Immacu­ late 3 BR mufti-level w Home Warranty Hos fam. rm., rec. rm. newer carpet, full bath plus new 1 • bath slider in D A to lg. deck & lg back yard. Great family neighbor­ hood & close to schools. Call Deb 623 8357 x Q2M2. MIDDLEVILLE - 508 ARTHUR CT. HEW LSI 11<U. WOOUVUE 302 STADIUM DR. ING Sharp 3 bedroom. 2 story with 1% both Near schools. Homeowners Warranty in­ cluded. Spacious home with hardwood floor newer roof, large fenced yard on corner lot, and 1 stall garage Price in low $60 s Coll Mary 945 9712. 1:00-4:00 P.M. 406 THORNTON I1M1. MIDDLEVILLE Starter home in excellent condition with 2 bedrooms Beautiful oak cabinets. MFU & garage. Newly redone, close to schools. Priced in the $50 s Call Chuck. 868 6097 P2 Ml. MIDDLEVILLE BeautifuO BR ranch on approx. 10 pic­ turesque acres Pole born 2201 CHERRY VALLEY RD. for horses Pasture fenced in. Has cent, air, vaulted ceiling, garage wired for 220. Must see! Call Koren 795 9331. -• 2:00-5:00 P.M. D1M1. CASCADE TWP. 4976 SEQUOIA DRIVE Caledo nia Schools Beautiful setting on Thornapple Rv. with 81’ waterfront. 2 story walkout with 3 bedroom. I *« bath & 2 fireplaces. Home Warranty & newer carpet & paint. Many extras. Coll Potty. 792 9974. — HOMES OF THE WEEK — MIMI. MIWLEVIllE HEW LB- TING Lovely 3 BR ranch, great starter home. Partially fin­ ished basement with rec. room & den. walking distance to schools. Mid $60s. Call Deb, 623 8357. M1M3. MIDDLEVILLE AREA NEW LISTING Three bedroom ranch on approx. 11.3 acres. Nice country setting, with 2 large outbuildings and a lean-to. __________ _________________ Full basement & garage. Call I1M3. MIDDLEVILLE AREA ~| Karen, 795 9331 PUDs allow both flexibility, control overdevelopment b\ Barbara Gall Staff Writer The issue over lot size in the proposed Country View Estates housing development has pitted most of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission against most of the neighbors of the project. The question is whether Country View developer Doug Bouma should be granted rezoning for the pro­ ject when a number of its lots do not meet the two-acre re­ quirement of the rural residen­ tial district. Neighbors of the 66-acre project repeatedly have urged township officials to deny the request until all lots meet the two-acre minimum Despite their opposition, the Township Hanning Commis­ sion twice has recommended approval for Bouma's plan. (See related story) Bouma. however, is not seeking to bring the project in under the rural residential re­ quirements. but rather has ap­ plied for a planned unit development (PUD I rezoning for the 38-home development al 60th and Bunnck "The township likes the idea of PUD zoning because it gives both the applicant and the township some flexibility in the use of the property." explained Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg He gave as an example the development of a parcel along M-37. "No matter what the zoning — OPEN HOUSES — r in might be in that area, no way is anyone going to want to put up single-family homes right on a busy highway. "But under a PUD, the developer could put in a con­ venience store or some offices right on the highway, and then develop a lovely housing development behind the com­ mercial uses, away from the See PUD, page 4 Approx. 45 beautiful acres. Some rolling, wooded & till­ able. Borders State Land. Great for development. Many building sites. Call Patty, 792 9974. □ J1G1. MIDDLEVILLE 1 •/, story on large lot. completely new inside. 4 bedroom, garage & close to schools. Low $50's. Call Michael 795 7933 cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N. Middleville Road • Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* 47 ■«. MILLER "r~’REAL ESTATE “The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940“ THIS WEEK’S FEATURED HOME Call Gene Poll NEW LISTING IN MIDDLEVILLE. Home for lorge family! 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Ml / April 13, 1993 FLEXIBLE PUDs ALLOW CONTROL OVER DEVELOPMENT, traffic. “The PUD would allow rezone little pieces of the pro­ perty for some commercial uses. “The PUD also allows the developer to move buildings around a little or to accom modate the terrain or any of the ocher things occurring on the site.’ He said that the rural residential two-acre lot re­ quirement was approved because those areas probably will not receive sewer service in the near future The type of soils in the township also played a part in the two-acre lot size “Township-wide, we do have some nasty soils,” VanderPloeg said, referring to the abundance of heavy clay. "So requiring these larger lots provided a way of protec- that flexibility without the developer having to ask to Little Lambs Parents Co-op Preschool (formerly Caledonia Parents Co op Preschool) SPRING OPEN HOUSE April 26th & 28th, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 27th 7 p.m. Classes for 3’s, 4’s and Young 5’s. 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V,' Peace Reformed Church — Everyone Welcome — continuedfrom page 3 well designed and offers both aesthetic and practical benefits to the township. “If Bouma just stuck to the rural residential district re­ quirements. every lot would indeed have to be two acres, but we couldn't require him to provide green space, a dry hydrant for fire protection, landscaping or deeper setbacks “And there would only be five fewer homes if he stuck to the two-acre lots. “With the PUD. we can work with the developer to create a win-win situation for him and the township.” He pointed out that a good planned land use policy re­ quires looking at more than just density. though that is the issue most residents seem to (i We need to work with developers to gain the win-win situation that promotes the health, safety and welfare of the whole .. township, — Mark VanderPloeg ting the township from over development in areas where soils could not handle much density and where sewer ser­ vice was not available. "However, we also have in this township some sandy soils that are excellent for housing, and those areas were designated on our township land use map for future low and medium density housing. “The Bouma project, for instance, is located on one of those properties that has ex­ cellent sandy soil that can han­ dle a more intense use. Even the Kent County Health Department has agreed on that." VanderPloeg said that while he can sympathize with the neighbors' claim that the Bouma development will infr­ inge on their rural lifestyle, he believes that the project is See PUD, pag« 7 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45a m . 1100a m A 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School...............................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11.00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Awana............................................................................... 6:45p.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH t&uiiicu United iircli|rcn QH|urcl) "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET PHONE: 698-8252 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue "a new and Sunday School.................................... 9:30a.m. exciting fellowship" Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m.Sunday Services............................................... 10:30 a m at the Caledonia High Schoo) Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" III - Phone 891-9259 The Lutheran Church Sunday Mass........................ 9:00a.m. 4 11:00a.m Missouri Synod Sunday School Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 908 West Main Middleville, mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9 30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell Saturday Evening Mass............................... 5:00 p.m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Scott Taylor ..9:30 am. Sunday School......................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................ ..6:30 p.m Pioneer Club RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 111 Church Street For information call: MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family} Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a m. Sunday School 9 45 a rn Sunday Morning Worship............. 11 00 am Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH -t 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lalo:) Wayland Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Morning Worship........................... 1 TOO a m i ay. Qll|e COlrf ®imr (JHrlliodiel CCl|urtli Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............11 ;Q0 a.m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss. Pastor - 868-7113 — Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler "God Cares for You” Services — Sunday School......................... 1OX» a.m Morning Worship ............... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00 pm. 891-81 19 St. Paul Lutheran "Family Night" 6 00 p m Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 6:45-8:15 School Youth Group and Adult Classes Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday School................................ 1115 a m Evening Worship Service.................6:00 p.m MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Caraway Si puppet ministry for K 4th during evening services 891 -8028 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ana jesus Christ ts Lord" Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................. 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Sunday School...................................... 930 a m. Sunday Morrung Worship.....................10 30 a m Sunday Evervng Worship.......................6 00 p m. Wed Mdweek Prayer k BOie Study...... 700pm Peace Reformed Church Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults. High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....... (g <| g) 795-2391 "The Church where eveytxxh t somebody... Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 9t>0o Reina.’ The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 6&h St near Whitneyville Ave £ » Church School, Sundai>............................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship....... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship......... 6 00 p.m. Wed Fellowship.......... 7 30pm (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 13. 1993 / Page 5 Caledonia committee to discuss sewer expansion Obituaries Arthur B. Smalley MIDDLEVILLE-Arthur B. Smalley, 84, passed away Friday, April 2, 1993 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Smalley was bom on August 6, 1908 in Marshall, the son of Rollo and Ruth (Brewer) Smalley. He was raised in Kalama­ zoo, and attended Western Michigan Teachers College, graduating with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Arts. He was married to Lucille (Alger) Smalley on October 15, 1933 at Kalamazoo. She preceded him in death Novem­ ber 3, 1980. His second marriage to Verna Hollinger on March 1, 1982 at Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Smalley was employed for 34 years at Thom apple Kellogg High School, Middle­ ville as a high school teacher from 1936 to his retirement in 1970. He was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Avon Park, Florida, MEA (Teachers Organzadon). He enjoyed spending his winters in Avon Park, Florida. Mr. Smalley is survived by his wife, Verna M. Smalley; two sons, Robert (Phyllis) Smalley of Vicksburg, James (Carol) Smalley of Plainwell; one step-son Larry (Denise) Hollinger of Sarasota, Florida; six grandchildren, Eric, Marc and Sally Smalley, Julie Fiebiger, Shawn and Kyle Smalley; two great-grandchildren, MIDDLEVILLE - Frances S. Misak, 83, passed away Sunday, April 4, 1993 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Misak was born on September 26, 1909 at Chica­ go, Illinois, the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Panek) Podraza. She was married to John Mitt! If oil Auriist 22, 1936 at Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, and the Alter Society. Mrs. Misak is survived by her husband, John Misak, Jr.; two daughters, Elaine M. Misak of Grand Rapids, Janet­ te M. (Timothy) Olexa of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Emily (Stanley) Druss of Chicago, Josephine (Henry) Malinowski of Chicago; one brother, Eugene (Angeline) Podraza of Oregon; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial was Brandon and Mitchell Fiebiger; three step-grandchildren, Jill Cookerly, Laura and Brad Hollinger; four step-greatgrandchildren, Christopher Ortloff, Loren Cookerly, Brit­ tney and Derek Hollinger; one Sister, Mrs. Bert (Mary) Diephius of South Haven. He was preceded in death by his Erst wife, Lucille A. Smalley. Memorial services were held Saturday. April 10 at Parmelee United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmelee United Methodist Church, Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Frances S. Misak held Wednesday, April 8 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Gun Lake with Father Gary W. Pamment as Cele­ brant. Interment Church Cemetery. Scripture service was held Tuesday, April 6. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville, Ml Leonards. Irwin, Sr. MIDDLEVILLE - Leonard S. Irwin, Sr., 75, passed away Saturday, April 3, 1993 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr Irwin was born on September 23, 1917 at Peto­ skey, the son of Jefferson Davis and (Bertha Mae Brack­ et) Irwin. He was raised in Kalamazoo and attended and graduated from Kalamazoo schools. He was married to Trilby E. Kinsey on January 29, 1939. He was a Tool and Die Maker, retiring in 1982. Mr. Irwin was a member of the Otsego V.F.W. Post 3030. He was a United States Army* Veteran of World War II. He enjoyed his cabin cruiser and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Irwin is survived by his wife, Trilby E. Irwin; one son, Leonard (Harleen) Irwin, Jr. of Middleville; one daughter, Bonnie Good of Traverse City; five grandchildren, 11 great­ grandchildren; two sisters, Iva Norcross of Kalamazoo, Beulah Reeder of Seattle, Washington; several nieces /nd nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 6 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Bruce Stewart offi­ ciating. Burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Dorothy Chilcote MIDDLEVILLE - Dorothy Chilcote, 89, of 8011 108th St., Middleville, passed away Sunday, March 28, 1993 at Lowell Medical Care Center in Lowell. She was bom on May 9, 1903 in Bitely, the daughter of George and Fannie (David) Curtice. She worked in the laundry at Butterworth Hospital. Mrs. Chilcote is survived by her children: George and Betty Fountain of Ida, Bruce and Phyllis Fountain of Caledonia, Dale Fountain of Grand Rapids, Floyd and Sherry Herring of Kansas City, Missouri; stepson Kenneth Chilcote of Coldwater, Kansas; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Chilcote were held Wednes­ day. March 31 with Ifeverend Bruce Brown officiating. Burial at Curtice Cemetery in EdwardE. Adgate MIDDLEVILLE - Edward E. Adgate, 69, passed away Monday. April 5, 1993 at home Mr. Adgate is survived by his wife, Adeline C. Adgate, three sons, Ward Adgate of Hastings, Samson (Gay Lynn) Adgate of Middleville, Barney (Debra) Adgate of Traverse City; three daughters. Spring (Clay) Snyder of Middleville. Cheryl Straub of Middleville, Billie (Scott) Vander Woude of Middleville; four grandchil­ dren, Amanda, Joshua, Alex­ andra, Daniel; three brothers, Robert, Roy and Billy Adgate all of Middleville. He was preceded m death by a son, Daniel Adgate. Services were held with the family al home. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Douglas Michael Willshire CALEDONIA - Douglas Michael Willshire. 34, of 7807 Noffke Drive. Caledonia, passed away Friday. March 26. 1993 at his home. Mr. Willshire was bom on January 15, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Fred M. and Marlene A. (Gramza) Willshire. He is survived by his brothers, Brian and Stacey Willshire, Gregory M. and Renee Willshire; special little sister, Kelsey Jo; grand­ mothers: Sophia Wills! ire and Mane Gramza; several aunts, uncles and cousins Mass of Christian bunal was held Sunday, March 28, at Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Father James C. Cusack celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Respite Center or Holy Family Bell Fund. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel Bitely. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Chapel, Caledonia. Betty June Smith CALEDONIA - Betty June Smith, 65, of 5660 108th, Caledonia, passed away Friday, March 26, 1993 at Cumberland Manor in Lowell. Mrs. Smith was bom on August 19, 1927 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Fritz and NeUie (Ellis) Schultz. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Smith is survived by children: Tom and Donna Basarabski, Mike and Jan Basarabski, John and Roni Basarabski; seven grandchil­ dren; brothers and sisters: Richard and Helen Finkbeiner, Delores and Carl Nielsen, Helen and Roy Forbes; many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death bv her husband. Donald in 1990. Memorial services were held Monday, March 29, at Bowne Center United Method­ ist Church with Reverend Richard Beach officiating. Burial at Bowne Center Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Township has ap­ pointed a citizens’ advisory committee to discuss expan­ sion of sewer service in the Campau Lake area. The present sewer system serves only about 70 homes on the northeast side of the lake. The new advisory committee will look at the possibility of extending sewer service not only to the rest of the Campau Lake residents, but also to homes on adjoining Kettle Lake. The new sewer district also might include homes in the immediate vicinity of the lakes, as well as lakeside homes. Representing the Caledonia Township Board on the com­ mittee will be Township Supervisor Jerry Good and Treasurer Ruth DeVries. One of the township’s con­ sulting attorneys. Jim White, also will attend the meetings. As of last week, the follow ing citizens have agreed to serve on the new committee: John Nobel. John Connolly. Harry Padgett. Tom Garbow, Jim Atkinson. Jim Williams. Norma Sprite. Joe Weller. Meredith Parrish and Arnie Stawick. Engineers Randy Wilcox and Kan Lohela. who have worked on the M-37 sewer district for the township, also have agreed to attend. The committee has schedul­ ed a visit Tuesday. April 27. to two existing area sewer systems, and it will have a meeting at 7 p m Thursday. May 6. at the village-township hall. 250 Maple Anyone with questions about the advisory committee, or who might be interested in serving on it. should call DeVries during township of­ fice hours at 891-0070. Middleville cleaning date changed Spring cleanup in Mid­ dleville has been changed to Monday. May 10. because of the availability of a truck to hail away the trash. Van Dy ken Disposal of Middleville will be handling the collection this year, accor­ ding to Village Manager Ev Manshum. Van Dyken will be using trucks with compacters. and this may result in a savings for the village over last year. Manshum said. 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Ml / April 13. 1993 / Page 7 FLEXIBLE PUDs, continuedfrom page 4 worry about. “The township also must look at improving roads and providing recreational oppor­ tunities and emergency pro­ tection.” he said “Good planning, therefore, has many goals, and the PUD process allows us to achieve these goals more easily.” VanderPloeg said he realiz­ ed that to many residents the flexibility of the PUD might look like the township is bargaining away ordinance regulations. “The PUD does indeed allow for tradeoffs.” he said. “But the question then, in the Bouma case, would be. is what he offers the township an acceptable tradeoff for his five extra homes?” VanderPloeg also agreed that this development would be precedent setting, as the neighbors have claimed. “There's no doubt that it is precedent setting, but we’re looking at the positive side of it “We re sending a message to developers that if they’re going to ask to deviate from the rules, they have to come in and show us the good soils and what they ’re going to do to promote the common good and the health and welfare of the area. “The question is whether the developer is going to ante up' and provide something for the township. “ VanderPloeg pointed out that Caledonia Township already has had its problems with developers, and some of those have led to costly legal battles ‘We've had to butt heads with developers when they didn't want to be reasonable, but that is not the most pro­ ductive way. “We need to work with developers to gam the win­ win situation that promotes the health, safety and welfare of the whole township “I think the Bouma project as it is now proposed is a w in­ win situation. “With his offer to pave the TK freestyle mat members results The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club began its tour­ nament competition March 13th in Northview. Earning first place medals were Blake and Marc Carter; Jason Austin and Tim Haynes each placed third At the Ionia tournament Chris Grummet! received a fourth place medal, while at Lakcwixid Dayne Fletkc. Bil ly Romph. Dusty Moma and Marc Carter took second. Blake was the Trojans lone first place winner. At Forest Hills, Nathaniel Dozeman received a fourth place award and Ethan Dozeman. first and Reuben Dozeman a third. In Greco Roman competi- GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554 lion in a junior tournament on Friday. March 26th earning first place championships were Spencer Romph. Luke Middleton and Ty Middleton Ty Middleton also finished first in the junior tournament at the freestyle meet Saturday. March 27. Winners earning medals were Jeremy Vandefifer third, Phil Corson, second. Billy Romph. first. Spencer Romph. first. Luke Middleton, second. Blake Carter, first, Marc Carter, first and Israel Rosales, third. At Wyoming Park, earning medals were Adam Nieland, second; Tom Haynes, second; Reuben Dozeman, third and Donnie Stratton, second. Any wrestlers earning medals not listed here or in the future, may call Sheryl Haynes at 795-2587 with their achievement to sure their ac­ complishment is published. road, provide the green space and provide tree-planted berms along the road, the township is benefitting and he is making his profit from his investment. “It’s an example of the PUD giving us control over the development, providing flexibility for the developer and at the same time allowing us to achieve township plann­ ing goals. " The key word in all this is reasonable.' " said Township Supervisor Jerry Good ”We have a right to expect developers to be reasonable, but we must be reasonable, too. Change is going to come, but we can reach good com­ promises if both sides are reasonable." For those who oppose the project, the question then becomes whether five more houses is a reasonable issue on which to deny Country View estates. Mail both for and against the PUD has come into the township office. VanderPloeg said. Originally, most of the mail was from those who opposed the project, but lately he has received 70-80 responses from residents who favored approval. The Township Board will decide the question at its Wednesday. April 21. meeting. Township Board meetings are held at the village-township hail and begin at 7.30 p.m. Dissection offers fifth graders a closer look! All of the fifth graders at Page Elementary in Middleville get to take a close look at the respiratory system of a pig. Betsy Wagner and Phillip Kenyon use a tire pump to inflate the lobes of one lung. Kim VanElst, their teacher, said that through this project the kids can get a much better idea of how their own lungs work. 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Ml I April 13, 1993 Orchestras to present concert J-Ad Graphics News Senice The Caledonia orchestras will present a unique “collage” of multi-media selections for its spring con­ cert Monday, April 26 The program will be presented at 7:30 p.m. in the Caledonia High School Per­ forming Arts Center Admission is free. Caledonia Orchestra Direc­ tor Peter DeLille said his or­ chestras will be “pulling some strings*’ in presenting their most unusual “collage” con­ cert ever The audience will be treated to a 45-minute, non-stop col­ lage of music which will feature soloists and small ensembles, as well as the en­ tire high school and middle school orchestras A combination of traditional classics and popular selections will be performed. DeLille said. Rounds- Wright to wed July 10 He explained that the pro­ gram will include multi-media presentions ranging from visual accompaniments of program music written by Gustav Holst. "Jupiter" from “The Planets." to a collage of video highlights taken of this year’s senior orchestra members during their nine years in the program Other pieces will include a medley from the film “Dances with Wolves" and the finale from Jacques Offen­ bach’s “Orpheus." better known as “Can Can." "This will be a very special program for our seniors, as they are the first group of Caledonia students who started on stringed in­ struments back in the fourth grade," DeLille noted “This will be their final concert and a special tribute to them." 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance! Heres why' Out statstes show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups So it s only lair to charge you less lot your homeown ets insurance____________________ J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency ENGAGEMENTS "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Melissa Sue Rounds of Middleville and Michael Shawn Wright of Shaw Air Force Base. Sumter. S.C have announced their engagement Parents of the bride-elect are Gary and Susan Rounds of 721 Grand Rapids St . Mid­ dleville. Parents of the pro­ spective groom are Jim and Barbara Wright of 7545 Parmalee. Middles ille The bride-to-be is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Calvin College The groom­ elect is a graduate of Thornap­ ple Kellogg and is serving in Montague-Pratt to wed Aug. 14 Fire Dept, to hold pancake breakfast No matter what time you the fund-raiser will go into the start your weekend routine, general fund to be used for the personnel of the several community projects Dutton/Gaines Township Fire throughout the year. All of the breakfast is pre­ Department will be standing by to serve you breakfast at pared by the firefighters (with a lot of help from their fami­ the 68th Street fire station this lies) and they claim they Saturday morning. The annual pancake break­ make the lightest, fluffiest fast put on by the members of pancakes of any department the Dutton/Gaines Township in the area. To go with those "perfect" Fire Department is set for April 17. Serving will begin pancakes will be scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and at 6 and continue until 10 a.m. The money raised during juice. Cantata planned at Caledonia CRC The cantata “Jesus Shall Reign" will be presented Saturday, April 17. at 7:30 p.m. in the Calvary Christian Reformed Church (CRC) of Lowell and April 18 at 8 a.m. at Caledonia CRC. Nursery is provided. The cantata will be directed by Micky Jelsema, sung by a 70-voice choir and accom­ panied by double grand pianos, organ, tymaphnis and other instruments. 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MAIN ST. ■ 891-8108 C/M-EDONIA- Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; SHK Saturday 7:30 am to 2:00 p.m.___________ �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 13, 1993 Caledonia Twp. officers view CHS television studio DOUG’S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 , • Tune-ups to Engines J Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - No Long waits WE RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller. Owner ... will stop the mem­ bers of this Caledonia AYSO team from prepar­ ing for the upcoming sixgame spring season. The seven-year-old soccer players ignored Thurs­ day’s sprinkles and mud to practice with their coach, Rick Richards, and his older son. The 'Green Team' was work­ ing on shooting, passing and dribbling skills. Caledonia Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries gets focused at the new CHS televi­ sion studio, with a little help from Caledonia Cable Board member Tom Kaechele. DeVries was touring the new television studio at the invitation of the Cable Board, which governs the Caledonia Cable Vision channel. Caledonia Township helps support the local access channel by giving it the franchise fees paid the township by C-Tec Cable Systems. Caledonia Tops Mi. No. 546 news Gloria was ill so Dawn fill­ ed in for her at the meeting for April 6. We opened with Words of Inspiration for Tops News. Best weight loss is by Alice, runner up tie by Donna and Dawn. Kops Ruth J. and teen Christina. Best weight loss for March was Christina. HaHa box was won by Dawn. Con­ gratulations ladies! Keep it up. you’re doing great! Welcome back Marilyn gone for 2'6 months and no weight gain! Positive action is, no regular pop. Clean up crew is Diane and Sandy. Featured person this week is Carole S. Please remember her with a card or call. Spring Workshop Saturday, April 24 at 9:45 at Comstock Park Elementary. Get direc­ tions from Gloria. Remember, to go to SRD your dues must be paid up for May. Next week if you gain there's a $l penalty. We discussed forming a stitching group to keep our hands busy. If in­ terested call Pat or Sandy We took a nutrition quiz then discussed it. We closed with a song. We meet Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh-in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Please us Questions? Call Dawn at 891-9370. Wilder's Auto Service ® HASTINGS — MIDDLEVILLE — NASHVILLE yWh ...for All Your Automotive Needs PEN Monday-Saturday _______________ Fonlgn Ctn Wtlcomt Barry county's Brake Experts A C JB FRONT or REAR BAKES Includes: free Inspection, pads or shoes, 40,000 mile warranty, turn drums or rotors, pack bearings where applicable. Seml-metalllc pads extra Economy Size. lake a look at the Polaris Trail Blazer. It’s sized just right for tight from converter Back 4 CYLINDER £■■ budgets. It’s also a great way to get your first taste of ATA' riding. It has the same no-shift Polaris Variable ’Transmission (PVT) of Cara/w, Escort, bigger models. The same steel floorboards and full-size seat. And it gets much the same work done in just as little time. That's the 4 CYLINDER £■() biggest economy of all. Remember, AlVs can be hazardous to operate. Never carry ▼ Tempo, Omni A Others Citation, Celebrity, K-Car A Others ... K tU r f W Please call for additional prices. passengers. Be especially careful on difficult terrain. Never ride on Transmission paved or public roads. Always wear a helmet and protective TUNE-UPS Includes: Fluid, Filter clothing. Polaris AT Vs may not be ridden by anyone under IB, and all riders should take a training course. For safety and training information, sec your dealer or call Believe It. Iwfevnc, I f Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman TUNE-UPS ,„„.™»39" lcn!««R$45” Plugs, PCV, Manufacturer’s Adjustments, Scope & Computer Teat. Vra ra acme iramvorse v4 • 1’0 00 aui. Ufollma Wmsnly $9E88 Mufflers ’43 Mui Cm • Heeeaoe * MeewMoeWy- ■ OH, Lube, Filter $1^88 100,000 Mlle warranty on Rebuilt engines 10% off instillation Call for quotas. Haatlnga & Middleville Only. and Band Adjustments POLARIS 1-KOO-POLARIS. OW EXHAUST SYTEMS MM BMM W BA Road, Nashville,* Ml 852-9377 POLARIS ONLY... $3988 COOPER ANO OAVTON TIRES AT A PRICE THAT WON'T BE BEAT! (Hastings A Nashvtllo stores only) AUTOCOMPUTIR ANALYSIS $1988 if you bring in a written estimate from anybody for any sales or service In Barry County — we will boat it—or you get a free oil, filter & lube job in any one of our 3 locations. 948-2192 Haatlnga — At the 795-7100 Middleville - 210 Viz comer of N. Jefferson at W. Apple Main St. (Behind Central Auto Parts) 852-2003 Nashville 133 Vi South Main Street �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 13, 1993 / Page 11 Village Players to hold meeting A general membership meeting of the Village Players will be held on Apnl Sixth groders who were selected os Students of the Month ore (from left) Amondo Bailey, Quinn Baldry, Brenda Hale, Jeremy Huyck, Ryan Kidder. Ryan Lenarfz, Rachel Patterson, Brian Seger, and Tanya Tagq. 18 at 4 p.m. at Lincoln Meadows in Middleville. Anyone interested in joining the Middleville theater group is invited to attend. Now in its third year, tlx: Players have presented two previous productions and plan to put on another play this August, using all local talent. A play selection committee will be named at the meeting, as well as election of board members Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apartments is located at 500 Lincoln Street in Middleville. For more information, call 795-3927. TK Middle School announces March Healthy Tooth Team talks about... Students COSMETIC DENTISTRY” of the 891-1240 Month Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S Call us for information. The seventh grade students who were honored are (from left) Eric Clover-Wadel, Krista Demaagd. Austin Frisbie Rebekah Hartley, Tim Janose, Benjaman Meekhof, Chad Mugridge, Stacy Toler, Mitchel Tromp and Leslie Volk. Those not in the picture are Ryan Kimmel and Keri Middleton. Family Dental Care We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday. 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 TTT' ...in the new Slate Fann likkj. just north of the hyht. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet to add to the Zoning Ordinance. Section 15.133.C.5 BED AND BREAKFAST INN as follows: SECTION 15.133.C.5 BED AND BREAKFAST INN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE, OWNED BY THE INNKEEPER. THAT OFFERS SLEEPING ACC0MM0DA TIONS TO TRANSIENT TENANTS IN FIVE (5) OR FEWER ROOMS FOR RENT. IS THE RESIDENCE IN WHICH THE INNKEEPER RESIDES WHILE RENTING THE ROOMS TO TRANSIENT TENANTS AND IN WHICH THE INNKEEPER SERVES CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AT NO EXTRA COST TO THE TRANSIENT TENANTS SUCH A USE MAY BE ALLOWED IN DISTRICTS WHERE SUCH A USE IS LISTED AS A SPECIAL LAND USE PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT PROVIDED THAT IT: a. is operated in its entirety within the principal dwelling and not within any garage or accessory building located upon the premises, except for incidental storage in use of a residential type garage; and b. is only conducted by the persons who own and occupy the premises; and c. has no exterior evidence other than a permitted sign to indicate that the same is being utilized lor any purpose other than that of a dwelling; and d. does not involve alteration or construction not customarily found in residential dwellings; and e. is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the premises for residential purposes, and f. Eighth grade Students of the Month are (from left) Joshua Cnossen, Jenny Har­ mon, Devin O’Dell, Rob Osborne, April Pitt, Tara Schweitzer, and Dane Tadman. Jeremy Doornbos and Matthew Send are not pictured. does not constitute an annoyance or nuisance to adjoining residents by reason of noise, smoke, odor, electrical disturbance, night lighting, or the creation of unreasonable traffic to the premises; and g. does not utilize more than five (5) transient sleeping units with a minimum square footage for each unit of 100 square feet for two (2) lodgers and fifty (50) square feet for each additional lodger to a maximum of four (4) occupants per room; and h. guests are not allowed to stay longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days or thirty (30) days in any one calendar year at any bed and breakfast location; and Caledonia Township^ . J M \Caledonia, Michigan 49316 f At the Growing Edge of Kent County NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION: LEGAL: all bed and breakfast operations shall maintain on the premises a guest register and all guests shall be legibly registered and such register is subject to inspection during reasonable hours by the township building inspector or his designee; and j. all bed and breakfast permit holders shall be reviewed on an annual basis and shall be required to comply with all state and local regulations and laws concerning bed and breakfast operations, and k. no building or structure either on the premises of the bed and breakfast inn or on property adjacent thereto shall be removed in order to provide parking for the bed and breakfast inn, and l. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: REQUEST: i. all required parking for any bed and breakfast inn shall be screened from adjacent residential uses in such form and manner as may from time to time be required by the Planning Commission, and m. no bed and breakfast inn shall have on its premises any restaurant which is open to the general public or any gift shop, store or public meeting room or other sales, lease or rental operations, and n. sufficient off-street parking shall be required; and o. compliance with all requirements of initial and subsequent fire safety inspection reports, and p. bed and breakfast inns shall be subject to the site plan review procedures of Section 14 B Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance, and Jeffrey L. Bykerk Amend section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) for the requested lands from the Rural Residential District (R-R) to the Light Industrial District (1-1) 5150 68th St. PP #41 -23-07-100-022 The west 431 feet of the east 461 feet of the north 1013 feet of the E Mz, NW Section 7, T5N, R10W. Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan q. boat rentals and other motor powered watercraft including jet ski type units, rowboats and fishing boats, sailboats, paddle boats, pontoon boats, and deck boats are limited to 2 watercraft per bed and breakfast operation and are further limited to rental or lease by the tenants only r. lakefront and waterfront minimum lot widths shall be an average of 75 feet, and s. bed and breakfast operations are not permissible in conjunction with lake or water useage when the lake or water useage is via access either shared or public Private access is allowed provided the access lot has a minimum width of 50 feet, and does not contain a residence t. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TIME: LOCATION: April 19, 1993 7:30 P M Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St.. Caledonia. Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St.. Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices. P.O Box 296. Caledonia, Ml 49316. Dated: March 25, 1993 Caledonia Township Planning Commission (501) in Zones with a minimum of 10 acres, horse rental may be permitted with a limitation of 2 horses and/or carnages per bed and breakfast operation No other type of rental will be considered PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the Planning Commission, at the request of the Township Board will discuss the proposed adoption of a SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ORDINANCE to forward to the Board And to conduct any other business pertinent to the Planning Commission Material pertaining to the above subjects may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the Planning Commission reserves the right to amend or alter the proposed text of said zoning amendments at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet Apnl 15,1993 at 7:30 on Thurs­ day at Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N Bnggs Rd . Middleville, Ml 49333 Yankee Spnngs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Spnngs Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk Telephone 795-9091 (495) �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 13, 1993 TK Riders to meet April 22 Pet of the Week "Boots," o large 8-month-old Lab-Setter mix, is a gentle giant. His coat is mainly rust-colored and on each foot he sports a white "boot.” He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitty litter, kitten and puppy food, ond blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information call 948-4885. 6 FARO'S rfrom (J5 at ai ••• us \ ;•I For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. 1 italian __________ mI A ft 795-3345 Garage Sale antiques & Collectibles Real Estate EXPERT FURNITURE REFTNISHING & restorations. Call 868-6753. MCE BUILDING SITE 1/2 WOODS, BEAUTIFUL VIEW, THREE ACRES, PERKED, QUIET SETTING. HAS CHARACTER. HIGH FROUND. SURROUNDING AREA WOODS & WILD, NEVER FARMED. CASH OR CONTRACT. 795-2232. For Sale KITCHEN CABINETS Many styles to choose from. Free plan­ ning, Durkee Lumber, Alto 868-6026. __________________ QUEEN BRASS BED (bcautiful) with orthopedic mattress set, bought new but never used, cost S800. Sacrifice $275 for all. 517-627-9494. Farm WANTED TO BUY: Farm on land contract if interested, call, (616)765-3342._____________ Miscellaneous CALEDONIA SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE look ing for additional teams. For more information call Byrne ( h o m e ) 8 9 1 - 1 902, (work)698-0300 or Tim ( h o m e ) 7 9 5 - 3 07 9 , (work)891-8104. Suri.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. NEW SUB: Turkey and Bacon • Try It! Save up to 70° o on Second Pizza Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) LAWN MOWING Best ratesh the area. Free estimates 795-7212.__________________ Recreation NOW OFFERING MAJOR Appliance Service. Call for appointment. 948-3052. 16FT RUNABOUT High rise bass seats; foot controlled, troll­ ing motor, HD driven trailer, $1500 as is. 852-9517, evenings. For Sale Automotive Wanted 1985 FORD ESCORT WAGON New tires, brakes, & front end. $795. 868-6753. I WANT TO BUY a used waterbed (Cash). 517-627-9494. Buy One sub at Regular Price, Get the Second Sub for only... Specials not valid with any other offers or $499 Excludes an other discounts, coupons or free otters. I Faro s Pizza — Caledonia ■r MIDDLEVILLE NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL L NO COUPON NEEDED LIMITED TIME OFFER CRQO V > — SAME VALUE OR LESS — Large 14” Pizza $[-99 pepperoni □ dlEv-uE ANY 14", IS" OF 18" X 12" PIZZA NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL ^1 Buy One Pizza at Regular Price and Get One for... ANYTIME -coupon- FARO S ITALIAN PIZZA u : PAINTING-ST A InInTT VARNISHING: interior. e\ler ior, winter rates, references. Mike & Rebbecca Lydy. 948-2649. TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. VINCE’S LAWN SERVICE: residential and commercial. Reasonable rates. Phone 795-3426. Help Wanted $11.41 PER HOUR TO ST ART postal jobs. Now hiring. Call 1-219-736-4715. ext. P4317.____________________ ALTRUSA CHILD CARE/ LEARNING CENTER which is a well-established nonprofit center in Battle Creek, is taking applications for the following position: Immediate opening, child/care/leaming center direc­ tor. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, emphasis on Early Childhood Education; 3 years cxpcriencc/prcschool children, 2 years administrative experience/ child care field; general know ledge High Scope curriculum. Reply to: Altrusa Child Care/ Learning Center, P.O. Box 861, Battle Creek, Ml 49016. FACTORY W()RK assembly, packaging, machine fading and others. All shifts available. No experience required. Job sites at factorys by the Kent County Airport. Apply 8-11a.m. or l-3p.m. weekdays with 2 pieces of I D. Pcoplcmark, Inc. 507 36th St. S.E., Grand Rapids, (616)245-6161 EOE. HELP WANTED Hastings City Bank is accepting applica tions for the position of part time teller in both our Middleville and Caledonia branches. Approx. 20-24 hours per week. Success ful applicants will enjoy work ing with the public, be detailed oriented and professional in appearance. Apply at the Pc'son ncl Office, Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058. EOE._________ ___ HELP WANTED Looking for two ful! time agents for the Spring market period. No exper­ ience ncccessary. Training prog­ ram available. Must be self moti vated with transportation. Flexi­ ble hours. Call Deb at Cornerstone Realty, 795-7933. Caituiyc. [fcg 891-9201 _>^2l.^l-800-438-7156 *<* »•»« PROPERTY CENTRE **** « ** »• HORSE LOVERS - Here is your piece of heaven! 4 plus acres, "Cadillac" born, fenced yard, 4 bedroom walk-out ranch w/2 baths, 3 season porch w/hot tub, satellite dish & much, much more — all for $129,900. Call Beth Nausadis for a private showing. WANTED - Vacant land, 1 acre or more, in Hopkins, Monterey and North Dorr. Coll Judy VanderMeer. HOBBY FARM Over 50 acres, Rabbit River. Hopkins Schools, 3 plus bedrooms, barn, 3 stall garage. $139,900. Judy VanderMeer. No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Offer J FREE 2 liters of Pepsi with any pickup pizza order NO COUPON NEEDED PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK We I se Our Owe Special Sauce** and 100% Real Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY SAT AOOVT fMO S PIZZA All of our pizzas include our special sauce and lOOS Mozzarella Cheese GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620.____________ OIL PAINTING CLASSES for beginners. Days or evenings. 693-2126. — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP Business Services FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th SL, Gobies, Mi. 49055 -Phone: (616)628-2056 Days (616)624-6215 Evenings. FULL SIZE BRASS BED (Gorgeous) 3 months old, still in plastic. Cost $795 new/sacrifice $225. 517-627-9494.________ • Pan Pizza • Bread Stix • Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Mobile Homes 1991 3 BEDROOM. IMMA­ CULATE, MANY EXTRAS down pavment supplied, $22,900. 795-2199. Middleville Schools. 1330 N. Patterson Rd. Open 18th 2-4pm. H OM EOWN ERS• CASH FAST! ♦Home and income *property Debt consolidation ♦Turned down? problem credit? We can hclp! *Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ TWO FOR YOU Italian Pizza 891-9287 Ph. 795-7911 ^AOPEN 7 NIGHTS for SUN & NEWS ACTION ADS! MIDDLEVILLE MOVING SALE Sat., April 17, 9a.m.-? al 103 Lem Paul, across from Middle School. Wicker furni­ ture, antique vanity, microwave and cart, entertainment center, baby items, lots of misc. Faro’sW Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville <5 On March 25 the T K. Riders held a meeting at the McFall Building The next business meeting will be held Apnl 22 It will be at 7 p.m. in the McFall Building The club w ill be col­ lecting $2 for insurance from each member who will show a horse at the Barrs Counts Fair On April 29. at 7 p.m.. there will be a craft meeting at the McFall Building. There will be a small fee on the two crafts. Members are asked to bring a butter lid and shell or something that will make an impression in plaster. The se­ cond craft will be an ‘Indian Dream Catcher." Bring a small twig that is bendable, like willow or grapevine, up to I feet, depending on the size. Finally, bring small stones, arrowheads, and decorative items that can be put on the catcher. A fund-raiser was decided on. The club will soon be sell­ ing subs. The club meetings have now been changed to the fourth Thursday of each month. Phone 15 Minutes Takeout Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with Specials ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OF THE DAY — PARK IN PEAK — Sun.-Thurs. 3:30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 - CALEDONIA Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! NEEDED Country home with acreage. Family home has sold, qualified to buy. If you will consider selling, call Tim Wilkinson FREE CONSULTATION for First Time Homebuyers — our counselors can shine a light on home ownership. Many opportunities to save $$. Call our professionals for on appointment. • • • • • Judy VanderMeer Beth Nausadis Patrick Hammond John Bauw James Clark • • • • Tim Wilkinson John Harvey Patti Miedema Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-6. Solurdoy 9 1 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-04-20.pdf 2d1494225d3b8ab8fda2b4e07e6cfa1f PDF Text Text The Ah- _ 12/30/*^ Hastings h*UcUbrarV j News F 121 Church Hastings, Hl • *<K68 fli ___ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th .Year No. 274 I April 20, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 TK’s top 10 students for class of ’93 announced The 10 students for the Class of 1993 have been an­ nounced at Thornapple Kellogg High School The following is a brief sketch of each of the students. Mark Pullen, 7534 Bouman Drive, Middleville, leads the top ten with a 3.977 grade point average His parents are Thomas Pullen and Carol Goodsell. Pullen has majors in mathematics, science, com­ puter science, English and social studies and minors in accounting and Spanish. He has been a three year member of the National Honor Socie­ ty, has spent three years on the Quiz Bowl team, the Science Olympiad team and the Computer Science team. Four years of tennis and two years on the cross-country team complemented his high school career. Pullen is a member of a church youth group and has sung in the church youth choir. He hopes to attend Michigan State University next fall, where he will major in mathematics. He also plans to get a teacher s certificate through the College of Education. Bryan Thompson, son of Richard and Feather Thomp­ son, 7630 Stimpson Road, Middleville, has a 3.95 grade point average. He has majors in mathematics, science, English and music and minors in Spanish and social studies. See Top 10, page 2 Mark Pullen Bryan Thompson Catherine Hart Shannon McMurray Dave DeHaan Angela Jerkatis Brian Newhause Melissa Chlebana Ryan Kiel Melanie Cooper Council will apply for available county block grant money Grants to fund improvements by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council agreed last week to apply for county block grant money to fund three major Past Village President Bill Hardy honored for services to the village The Middleville Village President Lon Myers (left) presented a plaque honoring the former Villoge Presi­ dent Bill Hardy for his service to the villoge. Hardy resigned in February when he moved to Irving Township. improvement projects in the village. Village Council President Glen Klaver recommended the council apply for money to complete the extension of Maple Street all the way to Kinsey. He pointed out such an extension was surveyed when improvements were made last year to the existing stretch of road. Extending Maple to Kinsey would pro­ vide the Caledonia Township Fire Department a muchneeded second access out of the village. The department last year moved into the for­ mer county garage on Maple Street, which now is a dead­ end road. Village Consulting Engineer Lou VanLiere from WW Engineering and Science, said that the prelimi­ nary design engineering in­ deed has been completed on the project but that the village would have to pay the final engineering costs. He estimated actual construction of the extension to be about $35,000, and said the cost of applying for the funds would cost about $400 to $500. The council voted 6-1, with Trustee Susan Berencsi dis­ senting, to authorize VanLiere to file the application for the Maple Street project. After further discussion, however, the council voted 42 to place two other im­ provement projects ahead of the Maple Street extension. The council agreed unaminously to authorize Larry Fleis of Fleis and VandenBrink of Grand Rapids to apply for other block grant funds for the improvement of a 1,600-foot stretch of Duncan Lake Road running south from Johnson Street. This project would include improved bus access to the Caledonia Elementary parking lot and would provide curbs and gutters for improved storm water drainage along the road. Fleis estimated the project to cost about $170,000 and the village would have to pay another $173 for the design work. Klaver said that the Caledonia Community Schools would help with the project if the block grant funding did not come through. The council named side See grants, page 6 Three candidates to run for Caledonia School Board seat by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Two newcomers are challenging incumbent Stephen Donker for his seat on the Caledonia Board of Education. Voters will go to the polls June 14 to choose which one of the candidates will serve a four-year term on the board. Caledonia Schools Ad­ ministrative Secretary Leta Bailard reported Thursday afternoon that the nominating petitions of all three can . didates have been verified. Thursday also was the last i^iy a candidate could withdraw from the election. Donker. who lives al 10220 68th St, Aho. is running for his second term on the board He is an owner of Stedfast Construction Company The challengers are Terry Mulvihill, 461 Round Lake Drive, Caledonia, and Donald Regan, 9766 Meadow Valley. Caledonia Mulvihill p the Michigan Bell public relations director for metropolitan Grand Rapids and surrounding areas Regan is a research and development engineer for Smith Industries The Sun and News will publish profiles of all three candidates in the June 8 elec­ tion issue. In This Issue... • New kink hikes costs of sewer project • AMBUCS art auction and sale set for Friday • TK School Board vice-president to face two challenges . • Seif & Sons receives National Service Award �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 20, 1993 TQPJQ STUDENTS ANNOUNCED, continuedfrom thefront page r Ttop&otf wa J inducted inlomertm kwhs'Honor Society as a soffedlnore. two years on the baskctbaU^Jhm and four years of football kept him busy in afhletios Jazz band for four years' and symphonic band for one year fulfilled him musically. Outside the school hours. Thompson had varied in­ terests and he was active with each. For over four years he has been a member of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomy Club, assisting with tours of the Observatory at Lowell. He has served as secretary and is now president of the St. Paul Lutheran Church youth group. The Na­ tional Ski Patrol has used his services both as a member and patroller. He has served at Bittersweet Ski Resort for two years, has played lacrosse for two years for the Forest Hills Lacrosse Club and has work­ ed on the family farm Western Michigan Univer­ sky is his choice of college, where he will major in engineering. He has qualified for the Honors College. Catherine Hart, has earn­ ed a 3.93 grade point average while obtaining majors in mathematics, science. English. Spanish, social studies and music. Her parents are Douglas and Elizabeth Hart of 512 Arthur Court, Middleville. A three-year member of the National Honor Society, she has served her class as its treasurer in her sophomore and junior years. Four years of band and forensics and four years of performing in all school plays and musicals have enhanced Hart’s ex­ periences. In athletics she has represented TK during four years of tennis and three years of soccer. Beyond the school setting, she has been a member of her church’s youth group. The fall of 1993 will find 'OIoJ jfi] V uf\i •} JUST ARRIVED! T* -b & Also Featuring: Custom *,r 11 Framing, >4 r r j Alterations, 4ir|| U <1 Sewing Machine Repair NEW! I Craft U***3 Books... , • • • • Painting Cross Stitch Quilting Crocheting -•V -RAINI3OWS END f Caledoinia Yam, Ciraft & Variety Village < :entIe 891-1106 Fri 9 8. Set 9 5 30 her at the University of Michigan She will major in chemistry. Shannon McMurray, daughter of Robert and Vicki McMurray. 316 E. Cherry St.. Freeport, has a 3 911 grade point average. She has majors in English, math, science, music and social studies and a minor in Spanish. She is a three-year member of the National Honor Society, has par­ ticipated in band for four years and played softball for those years as well, and three years in basketball. McMurray has been involv­ ed in her church's youth group and its quiz team. An after-school job at Burger King was also on her schedule. The fall of 1993 will find McMurray at Grand Valley State University, where she plans to study pre-medicine. David DeHaan. 7300 Garbow Road. Middleville, has a 3.878 grade point average. His parents are Dave and Joy De Haan He has majors in science, mathematics. English and social studies, and minors in accounting and computers. A three-year National Honor Society member, he is also a member of the Student Coun­ cil, has served in the DARE program, was selected as a Student of the Month and was a Rotary scholarship nominee. He traveled to Florida and competed in the National American Computer Science League competition. In athletics. DeHaan participated in four years of soccer and tennis and three years of basketball. He is considering Western Michigan University and Hope College, as he plans to pursue a medical career John and Vicki Jerkatis are the parents of Angela Jerkatis. 718 Barlow Lake. Middleville. Jerkatis has a 3.877 grade point average, with majors in science, mathematics. English, social studies and music, and a minor in Spanish She was inducted into the National Honor Society as a sophomore and has served four years on the Quiz Bowl team. Two years on the Science Olympiad team, four years in the jazz band and par ticipating in two musicals and one play gave her versatility. She also attended national “Close-Up” as a senior and ran track for four years. Jerkatis is a volunteer at "Muffin" and "Buffy," who ore brother and sister, Butterworth Hospital and is a are ready to entertain with their playful, kitten antics. member of a church youth They are just two of the many fine animals currently group. She also is a member available for adoption at the Barry County Animal of long standing of the Barry County Republican Party, Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitty lit­ where she now serves on the ter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make Executive Committee. The University of Michigan a donation may stop by the shelter during regular is where she plans to pursue a business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is pre-medical program. located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is Brian Newhouse, son of open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Charles and Ruth Newhouse. and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens 4336 Trails End Road, Mid­ can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and dleville, has a 3.83 grade point average. His majors are puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for in mathematics, computer adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more in­ science, science, English, formation call 948-4885. social studies and music. Newhouse was inducted in­ with eventual plans to attend trumpet, she has spent three to the National Honor Society the United States Naval years in band and two years m as a sophomore and was on Academy. choir the Quiz Bowl team as a Melanie Cooper, daughter A junior representative on senior. He competed for three of Lane and Rosemary the Homecoming Court. years on both the Science Cooper, 13793 108th St, Cooper was chosen Olympiad team and the com­ Freeport, has a 3.77 grade Homecoming Queen in her puter team. He played point average. Her majors are senior year. trumpet for four years in the in mathematics, science, She participated in track jazz band and played basket­ English, social studies and and soccer for one year each ball for two years. music. She has a minor in and cross country for four Newhouse was a member of Spanish. years, serving as team captain his church’s youth choir for Cooper is a three-year in her senior year. She was four years and was a member member of the National also on the Science Olympiad of its youth group. He was a Honor Society and has served team as a senior. youth group leader as a as vice president. She has She is a member of a church SWAT (Student Witness Ac­ been secretary of the Class of youth group and the church tion Team) member. 1993 for two years and has youth choir. Newhouse plans to major in been vice president of Student Cooper will enroll as a stu­ computer science at Western Council her senior year. dent at Kalamaz<x> College Michigan University in the Playing three instruments, with the intention of becoming fall of 1993. the clarinet, bassoon and a physician. Mike Chlebana and Terrena Gragg are parents of Melissa Chlebana, 2050 Kiser Road, Little Lambs Middleville, who has a 3.772 grade point average with ma­ Parents Co-op Preschool jors in mathematics, science, (formerly Caledonia Parents Co-op Preschool) English and social studies. Her minor is in computers. Chlebana has served for April 26th & 28th, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. two years on the Student Council, three years on the and from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. National Honor Society, one year each in tennis and band and four years in April 27th 7 p.m. cheerleading. She was the Classes for 3’s, 4’s and Young 5’s. sophomore Spring Dance Also babysitting available Information representative. and RSVP at 891-1670 Chlebana plans to attend Western Michigan University Located at... in the Carl and Winifred Lee Peace Reformed Church Honors College. She has not declared a major. — Everyone Welcome — Ryan Kiel, son of Thomas and Margaret Kiel. 7445 Bouman Drive, Middleville, has a 3.772 grade point average, with majors in English, science, mathematics, social studies NEW new& .USED use.w and musk. APPLIANCES He was inducted into the National Honor Society as a sophomore. He participated in the band program for four (CROSLEY) years, had one year of wrestl­ ing. three years of soccer and Kelvinator four years of tennis Kiel is involved in the New OFFERING: Superior, Friendly Hometown Service. Antioch retreat program at his PROMISING: Beat or meet all competitor prices. HELPING: Custom Layaway's and Financing church, and plays the sax­ ophone in the choir at another Open Mon. 1-8; Tues.-Thurs.-Fri. 11-6; church. He also is in the Wed. 11-8; Sat. 9-3 Outreach Christian Pray er 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville Group program (1 block east of M-37, beside Faro’s Pizza) He plans to enter the Navy’s nuclear propulsion program. Pet of the Week SPRING OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 24, 1993 Sunday, April 25, 1993 *00 a.m. *.1J Cam C«b CtocC*™* to 1*30 *00 a.m. *« tn.rwi. *00 a - *00 PkkMh h..«cri * C'*h* Scteoi 11:00 a.m. Union Church Services (MMkPorn 795.9959 RCA ® 4^ ana Caloric □Frigidaire. The Producers Take Pride in Bringing You Pure Maple Syrup and Maple Products �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 20. 1993 / Page 3 Superintendent’s New kink hikes cost of sewer project proved at 3 percent interest. allowable four parts per said Manshum. by Margaret Fowler "We contacted the health Corner Manshum calculates that billion. Staff Writer The main well shows no department when we got the by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg A step on path to equity More than 20 years of talk in Lansing about cutting property taxes and reforming school finance, and at least we have a pro­ posal that will be before the Michigan voters June 2 that is worth our support and our vote. The new school finance reform and property tax proposal. HJR-G, will be known as Proposal A. We are in the process of studying the proposal to determine just bow it will affect the Thornapple Kellogg School District. We do know that if school finance reform is not passed, then the passage of a Headlee override proposal becomes crucial. We are still waiting for information from the County Equalization Department as to the average SEV (State Equaliz­ ed Valuation) increase for our district. With increases in the townships averaging between 8.3 and 34 percent, we do know that the affect on the millage rate will be major. With our present funding formula for school districts, an in­ crease in the SEV does not mean an increase in the revenue for your schools but only means that a greater share is paid by the local property taxpayer. And due to the Headlee rollback, an increase in SEV can actually mean a reduction in the total revenue. This must be changed! The goals of the school finance reform and property tax relief proposal are to: 1. Guarantee K-12 school spending per pupil more equal in Michigan while maintaining the high quality of education 2. Substantially reduce schools’ reliance on the local proper­ ty tax. 3. Provide permanent reduction of property taxes. 4. Limit property assessment increases, and roll back 1993 double-digit property tax hikes. 5. Improve the property assessment appeals process. Proposal A will reduce the Tbornapple Kellogg School District operating mills from 36.1 to 18 mills. This is a 50 per­ cent reduction in school operating millage. Assessment increases (excluding new construction) would be limited to 5 percent of the inflation rate, whichever is less. This means that your assessment increase would be limited to 3 per cent this year. You can figure your reduction in property tax by multiplying 18.1 mills times your assessed valuation (increased by 3 percent). As a example, a person with a home valued at $100,000 and an SEV of $50,000 would add 3 percent or $1,500 to the valuation and multiply by 18.1 mills (.0181). The savings in this example would be $932. The state sales tax rate would become 6 percent with passage of Proposal A. The result is a more balanced approach to our state tax structure, with schools less dependent upon the pro­ perty tax which has been goal for many years. The proposal places Michigan taxpayers at or near the U.S. average in both sales tax and property tax. The district will provide residents with information about the tax proposal and the impact upon school district residents as details become available. It is difficult to change, but change we must. Is it possible there could be a system that would be more beneficial to TK than what has been proposed? Yes, possibly. However Proposal A deals with the major needs of Michigan school districts, it reduces the property tax. and still keeps Michigan residents at the average rate for sales tax and it is a step on the path toward equity. Finding lead contamination in sludge from the operating lagoons of Middleville's waste water treatment facility has upped the price for the new sewer project. Village Manager Ev Manshum. the Village Finance Committee and engineers are rushing to meet the May 3 ap­ plication deadline for low in­ terest loans through the state revolving fund. However, finding con­ tamination in the existing lagoons will boost the sewer project pnee tag from $2.9 million to $3.5 million. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources must ap­ prove the project. DNR officials from the Plainwell district office have told the village that the current lagoons must either be closed or renovated Both processes are very costly. But the village must choose one or the other. During a public hearing last Thursday. Engineer Dick Meyers explained that either process would involve sealing the contaminated ponds so that there would be no chance for lead to seep into the system. If the ponds were closed, there would be no chance to use the area for any future ex­ pansion in the system. By renovating the lagoons, they could be used as a part of the new sewer, as the needs of the village increase. The proposal that has been submitted to the DNR and has a verbal OK calls for con­ struction of two cells that would handle 320.000 gallons daily That volume would handle the village’s sewer needs while the two existing lagoons were renovated. First, the old ponds will need to be drained, and the contaminated sludge and clay liner would be removed. After that process, the old ponds will be lined just like the new ones, first with two feet of clay or a bentonite liner, and then a plastic liner with a foot of sand or granula on top of that. This way, there should be no leakage from the con­ taminated area into the lagoons. What does that translate into dollars and cents for the village sewer customers? If the SRF funding is ap­ quarterly sewer bills for an average family of four using 16.000 gallons will be about $77 per quarter or $26 monthly. This would be about a 66 percent increase overall. This average family would pay $21 per quarter for water usage, putting their total water and sewer bill for a quarter at $100. Sewer alone on an annual basis would be $308. with $138 of that going for operating and maintenance and the remaining $170 would be applied toward the debt balance. Manshum said he realizes that this increase on top of the recent water increase “is not a pretty picture for village residents." “It is higher than we had hoped for.” he added. Meanwhile, the Finance and Water and Sewer commit­ tees and the village manager are continuing to look into other posibilities. mainly that of a Sequential Batch Reactor system. Manshum also noted that SRF funds could not be used for pond closure. He feels that borrowing money at a 6 or 7 percent interest rate is out of the question. Manshum plans to have firm comparison figures on cost and operation of both systems for the council members to review before they make their final decision. Another thing that has come to light through the testing is that one standby well of the village water system does con­ tain more lead than the contamination There will be additional testing on the village's water. test results." he explained "They are really not concern­ ed at this point. " Board last week approved paving on 108th Street by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Tbornapple Township Board last week Monday ac­ cepted an agreement from the Kent County Road Commis­ sion for paving 108th Street Cost of the project will be split with Caledonia Township and the Kent County Road Commission according to Clerk Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township's portion of the project to rebuild and pave a 1.4-mile stretch of 108th. just east of Whitneyville Road, is $50,164. Kenyon said that the board decided to stretch out payments for the project over a three-year period at $16,000 per year. The board also set a ten­ tative date of Thursday . May 13. for a public hearing on the Duncan Lake Resolution to establish a special assessment district for weed control The hearing will be held at the township hall at 7:30 pm Property owners at Duncan Lake would be assessed a total of $88,000 over a five-year period, said Kenyon Though the lake has been treated for four years, the special assessments have been set up on a two-year basis Kenyon said going to a five year special assessment would save money on legal and publication fees. nw "Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS." 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro’s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Open at 8 am Saturday Zet your choice of checking accounts You know what’s best for you. Choose an account to fit your needs: business, joint, simple share, or consolidated. Take your pick. MILLER REAL ESTATE / / •’ “The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940“ THIS WEEK’S FEATURED HOME NEW LISTING IN HASTINGS. 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DUTTON 891-8113 698-6337 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 795-3361 Caledonia _> LENDER ------------ - ----- All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and ’til Noon on Saturday �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 20. 1993 Neigh bors with... NORMA Good morning, everyone! D»d you have a nice Easter? We did! Arlene and four of the children, our son Dave, and then Cay, Johnny and I all got together for Easter dinner. Arlene fcnd the youngsters are staying for a few days. I was listening to a tape that was telling about a test that was given to their regularly attending Sunday School students. Four of the ques­ tions were: 1. What is the Holy Sacra ment of marriage called? Answer — State of Acrimony! 2. Christians have only one wife What is that called9 Answer - Monotony! VELDERMAN 3. List one of the Ten Com­ mandments. Answer: Humor thy parents 4. This child confused two stories from the Bible. Moses led the children of Israel across the desert By day they were led by a cloud, and by night they were led by a pillar of fire. The other story was Lot and his wife had to leave Sodum and Gemorah and not look back The child's version: Lot and his wife had to leave town. She looked back and turned into a pillar of salt by day and a ball of fire by night. Last week 1 goofed when I set up my way of getting the news I talk into my recorder instead of writing the news down on paper I can no longer see to read anything, but my ears are still OK. but I goofed and erased the whole tape, the news as well as the news list. Then I dropped the two tapes among a bunch of other tapes and could not see to find the correct tapes to turn into the Reminder I was so depressed that I didn't try to do it all again. So. with the help of my granddaughter. Christina. I am getting it out again The vision enrichment folks. George Kramer in par­ ticular. is going to come over and help me to use the ‘Outspoken" program and help me to use it and unders­ tand it. but he hasn't been able to come as yet. He is also going to help me set up my clothes so that I can choose matching outfits by myself. One day I thought that I had on a nice outfit, my regular slack suit, but instead I had on maroon pants and a fire engine red jacket. Johnny caught the clashing outfit after I had come home from getting my hair fixed. I had been out so others could see my mistake, and I felt like a stupid nut! And poor Johnny and Cay are tired of telling me what I have chosen to wear, and of me even sometimes hauling out the whole drawer of shirts and tops. I want to do things by myself Now for the news Well, spring's here, everyone! Now it's April. I imagine we're going to be having a lot of rain, though it sure will be nice to have warm weather again. Snow s all gone almost everywhere. though you'll see it in some places, in little patches. In the morning, when Johnny and I go for a walk, the birds are singing and it s real nice! I'm just very glad to see spring! Hope you folks are too! Marian Martin and her daughter. Marylin, and fami­ ly. went over Thursday to visit Larry and his family. Then on Sunday. Marylin went over to visit Ed and Kate Weinnga and her family Russ Bender Saturday mor­ ning attended Art Smalley's funeral at Parmalee church On Saturday afternoon. Russ attended Albert Bell's funeral in Nashville. He and Albert served together on the Board of Commissioners for years, so they were long-time friends. Then on Sunday. Russ had dinner with son Bob and Carol, and Cheryl and Greg. They had a good Easter dinner. Char Finkbeiner and Rob had Easter dinner, and all of their children came. In the meantime. Herm. Rod’s father, hasn’t been doing very well, and he didn’t like put­ ting a load on Char, so he wanted to go out to Sandy Creek until he gets a little bet­ ter. So then after the dinner, the family, except Char who stayed home, the rest of the family went to Way land, the Sandy Creek nursing home, to see Herm and wish him a hap­ py Easter Edith Miller, about the mid­ dle of March, went to Anzonia to be with friends, and she had a wonderful time with wonderful weather Last Wednesday. Edith entertained the Sew N Sew Quilt Club, and then this week she's enter­ taining the Women's Club. Edith had a wonderful time working out in the yard, cleaning up the garden, and all of these nice spring work things that you do. getting Sm mom next paga LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45a m., 11:00a.m. & 6 00p.m WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................6:45 p.m. Awana...................................................................... 6:45p.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (fruhicB llnitc6 ilrctljrcii QH|urtlj "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET z [L . j/Jt/ I If f J Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night.......... 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 West Main Middleville, mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9 30 a.m. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m Sunday Mass.................... 9:00 a.m. 4 11:00 a m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 795-2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Church where everytxxly is someoody jnd Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School...................................... 9 30 am Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worsh<j....................... 6 00 pm Wed Midweek Prayer A Study...... 700 p.m iWkjm Dobson. Pastor Detejocxson Your Pastor .ocnev Muse Dir LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................................11:10 a. m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sundav.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Paste/ ' _ UM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Barner Free • M 37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th (hiring evening services Sunday School........................................9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Chars fa Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Cod’s family) Sunday Morning Worship............... 8 30 a m Sunday School 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............. 11:00am YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49.348 • 795-790.3 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School........... 9 45 a m Morning Worship........................11 00 a m Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m Wednesday "Family Night" 6:00 pm Imptrmg, Pouine, Rrktant, Jinful Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Phone 795-7076 Peace Reformed Church Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service........... 10.00 a.m Sunday School............................11 15 a.m. Evening Worship Service............. 6:00 p.m. Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Pastor Jeffrey Lee Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891-9v06 891-8028 (Ebe (Old ^inir ^flrtljodist (Church Services — Sunday School........................ 1000 a m Morning Worship 1100am Evening Worship................... 600 p m. and Sunday School............................ 9:30 a m. exciting fellowship" Sun. Morning Worship.............10:30 a.m. Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m.Sunday Services......................................... 10:30 a.m. "God Cares for You" Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Wesleyan Church "a new Sunday School................... 10 00 a m Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes..........7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. ■ i? V Church School Sunday......................... 10 00 am Morning Worship . 11 00 a m Evening Worship......... 6 00 p.m. Wed Fellowship......... 7:30 pm (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 20, 1993 / Page 5 The Thornapple Kellogg top fund raisers were treated to a limosine ride to McDonalds and a free lunch, with cake and balloons. The top two from each grade are (from left) seventh graders Stacy Toler and Lisa Schreiner, eighth graders Megan Roon and Starr Garbow. and sixth graders Brooke Smith and Heather Sias. TK Middle School fundraiser a big success! by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is about $4,200 closer to a second, new computer system, thanks to the recent Morley Candy fund raiser Sponsored by the Parents and Educators in Partnership group (PEP) at the middle school, proceeds from the sale will be used toward the pur­ chase of another computer system for the school. The PEP already has pur chased one system for the science department and is awaiting its arrival, acccording to Treasurer Diana Mulder This year's fund-raiser was a big success according to t>950 Cherry Valley Rd. in Middleville — will be holding — VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 21-25 • 9 am-11 am The theme for this year is Adventures on Sunshine Mountain," and if you would like to register your child, or need more information. Mulder There was an in­ crease in both participation and money raised. Rather than going with a prize program from the candy company. PEP decided to do its program, offering students the chance to earn TK hats. Tshirts. shorts or sweatshirts Anyone selling at least five items was treated to a nacho party at the school. The top two sellers from each grade had a special treat in store — a free lunch at the Hastings McDonalds with limosine ride from the middle school and back Metro Limo of Cascade ner and visiting time Don Stauffer said that his son. Don. and family from Slippery Rock. Pa . and his other son. Garry, and his wife came for Easter dinner Son Don went to Art Smalley's funeral at Parmaiee church, and he got to see some of the other teachers he hadn’t seen in quite a while, so he had a really good time, and visited with the people who had been teaching during the time that he was in school. May Bauerman is now home from Florida, and she had a wonderful time there. Everybody was kind, they watched out for her. and they took her to places, and the) brought her food. People came to visit her, so most of the time she wasn’t alone at all! She did sell some of her things, but just had a real good time, though of course she was still glad to get homel Well folks, that wraps it up for this week! ■ ■■STORE COUPON11! : SAVE $1.OO: • ■ ■ Save $ 1.00 on any two bags of Diamond Crystal* Water Softener Salt. (Bags must be 40 lbs. or larger.) TW coupon pxxl or»h on pun tex 'W Peace Reformed Church NEIGHBORS, continuedfrom page 4 ready to plant as soon as it’s possible. The Women's Club is hav ing a speaker from McDonald’s and I guess that he is going to talk on fixids. I think that’s what she said I got a hold of Bea Miller, and she said the family were all there, and they were hav­ ing a nice Easter dinner. I said to give them all a big hello! Betty Newman had sounded like she had laryngitis! She said that John and Cheryl. Laurie and son Paul, as well as Cindy, were there for Easter dinner. Lois Bremer said that she had Easter dinner at Sue Bremer’s. Oh! She’s not Sue Bremer, dam it! I can’t remembr her name! Dinner was at her daughter Sue’s and Dave’s home, and they got together and sat down at a nice, long table, and she has a big Rec. Room, that makes it just a beautiful place to meet! So they had a really good din­ ■’W ■’W '-w proite.1 <ndkalni Am <xter me comutute- ■ M ___ resingard CLEANSING FORMULA nURACUBE Kwps H rust M out ™ and g provided the limo complete with television at a bargain price just for the group. Seventh-grader Stacy Toler took top honors with sales of $369. Sixth-graders Heather Sias and Brooke Smith, seventh grader Lisa Schreiner and eighth-graders Starr Garbow and Megan Roon were the other top salespeople After lunch, the girls were treated to mini-ice cream cones, cake and even a McDonald Land Happy Meal toy. “Our fund-raiser this year was a big success. ” said Mulder “We really ap­ preciate the support from friends and family.” CommonSense Get a loan with a 90-Day No Payment Plan. Now you don’t have to wait to get what you need. 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Sweeney, 97, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 1993 at Springbrook Manor, Grand Rapids. Mr. Sweeney was bom on February 22, 1896 at Antrim County, Central Lake, the son of Pat and Hattie (Geary) Sweeney. He was married to Marie Welsh in 1935 at East Jordan, Central Lake. He was self employed, general labor. Mr. Sweeney is survived by one son, Leslie L. Sweeney of Middleville; five grandchil­ dren; seven great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 16 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Dwight Hostetler officiating. Burial was at Southern Cemet­ ery, Central Lake, Michigan. AFFORDABLE L Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S, 891*1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday. 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia • on M-37 I/St in the new State Farm Bldg. just north of the light GRANTS TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS, continuedfrom thefront page walk replacement as its sec­ ond priority after the Duncan Lake improvement. Klaver recommended funding be sought to i Tplace stretches of sidewalk throughout the vil­ lage. including: • Main Street, from the Community Education Building to M-37, except where new sidewalks already have been put in. • Johnson Street, from Duncan Lake to Kinsey • A section along Vine Street • Emmons Street, from I-ake to Vine. • Terrace, Lake, Maple, Church, Oak, West and Pleasant streets. While no estimates have been made for the total pro­ ject, Klaver said it would cost the council about $863 to ap­ ply for the block grant fund­ ing. In other action last week, the council supported the rec­ ommendation of its Planning Commission and approved re­ zoning more than 150 acres of school properly from the agri­ cultural to the R-l (low-den­ sity, single-family) district. The parcel, located along Smart borrowing begins at home. Kraft Avenue, includes the 100 acres of school land re­ cently annexed by the village and the 50 acres already within the village limits. The property is the site of the new Caledonia Middle School, and the rezoning was necessary because schools are not a permitted use in the village's agricultural district. In the R-l district, however, schools are allowed as a special land use. The rezoning was approved unanimously, and is effective with publication of the rezon­ ing. The council also approved the site plan submitted by the Caledonia Community Schools showing the place­ ment of four more portable classrooms near the present middle school. The school district wishes to place two newly purchased units next to the six portables already being used to handle overcrowding at the school until the new middle school is constructed. Clerk Jackie Cherry reported the district had paid its sewer hookup fees for the new units. The schools also wish to re­ locate the two high school portables to an area just south of the tennis courts so that construction of the new high school addition can begin. These units will not require sewer hcxikup or landscaping, but a fence will separate the portables from the adjoining athletic fields. Safe & sound since 1886 Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia f Wayland EqULen^l,s"’9 945-2401 ’ 795-3338 ’ 763-9418 ’ 852-0790 ’ 891-0010 ’ 792-6201 Member fdic <*Oosmg cosis are warred the state eQua .-ed »ak*e ot your home can ba usad m place oi appraiMM As ot March ?9th. the current APR 8 (JU. maarmum APR KOO support the local cable chan­ nel with the C-Tec franchise fees. • Approved donating $200 to the 1993 Fourth of July celebration. • Approved the purchase of 12 new American flags to be hung on Main Street during patriotic holidays. • Approved filling the holes in the parking lot behind Main Street. • Appointed Trustees Judy Kidder and Doug Ixctka to research increasing applica­ tion fees for projects to be considered by the Village Planning Commission, • Approved renting to Wayne Rodgers the 10 acres owned by the village. Rodgers will pay $30 per acre to farm the land. • Approved an application by Scott Gardner to haul rub­ bish from the village. • Approved purchase of new software for the village clerk and agreed to upgrade the three village office com­ puters. Cherry reported that two residents have applied to serve the unexpirtd term left open with the resignation of long-time council member Hugh Kegerreis. A committee of Dan Erskine. Berencsi and I>ectka will interview the ap­ plicants and make a report to the council at its May meet­ ing. Middleville woman cited for sales achievements Cathy Lawrence of Mid­ dleville is among a nationally select group of representatives of House of Lloyd Inc. who recently were cited for their sales achievements. She has just returned from a cruise to Acapulco, Mexico, sponsored by House of Lloyd, a nationwide home party plan firm. She qualified for an ex­ pense paid cruise as a representative for Decor and More, which specializes in home decorations, gifts and toys. The week-long trip included meetings and workshops with other sales representatives and company officials. When it makes sense to borrow, getting a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan is the best way to take advantage of today’s low interest rates. Because a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan makes it possible for you to save by consolidating your automobile loans, personal loans, and credit card debts into one. easy-to-manage monthly payment. Or, it can help you buy the things you need at considerable savings. For a limited time, your Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan comes with no closing costs.* And no annual fees. Plus, the interest may be tax deductible (please consult your tax advisor). To apply for your home equity loan... Stop in at any Hastings City Bank office. Or call. The Village Planning Commission recently recom­ mended approval of the school's plan, but included an expression of concern for the safety of students who would cross West Drive to get to the portables by the tennis courts. The council voted 5-1 to approve the site plan, adding the condition that the porta­ bles be for classroom use only, and reiterating a concern for traffic at the site. Trustee Janice Soules cast the dissent­ ing vote. Rich Overmire. Caledonia Schools director of auxiliary services, told the council that the school district plans to move out the portable units in four or five years, unless the school population grows faster than anticipated. He said that by the time the portables are no longer needed at the middle school, they probably would be needed at the elementary schools, as demographic studies indicate Caledonia will need another elementary school within a few years. The district presently is growing at a rate of about 100 students a year, he said. In last week's meeting, the council also: • Approved turning over to the local access channel this year’s $1,617.50 franchise fee paid to the council by C-Tec Cable Systems. Both the Village Council and Caledonia Township Board ‘Night of Musical Praise’ planned at Peace Church The Peace Reformed Church will present ‘The Night of Musical Praise.’’ at 6 pm. Sunday in the Peace Sanctuary. A variety of methods of praise are planned... solos by Larry Dykgraaf, Chris Wingeier. Carmen DeGroote, and Betty Near In addition, there will be a selection of "Finally Home" done with organ, piano and trumpet and presentations by the Adult and high school choirs. The DeGroote/Wingeier family also will share their talents, which is always a special blessing. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Cathy Lawrence in Acapulco. 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The sequence of scenes followed the development of Shakespeare as a playwright, beginning with early works, like “Romeo and Juliet" and ‘Midsummer Nights Dream." and ending with his great tragedies, like Hamlet" and "Macbeth ” The scenes for this par­ ticular show were chosen to demonstrate Shakespeare’s growing awareness of the complexity of the relation ships between men and women, Rutledge explained Beginning with the young lovers in the famous balcony OVER 35,000 BOOKS IN STOCK! MAINSTREEET. 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From the left are Rutledge, and graduate students Nathan Thomas, Cheryl Weaver and Anna Wiese. Don Downie, a junior theater major, flaunts superstition by kneeling under the ladder used as one of the few props in the performance. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Air Inclusive Packages Include: Round trip airfare from Grand Rapids Choice of hotel for two nights Mall of America Value Book Hotel taxes Bonus miles with Northwest. Great for getting an early start with birthdays, anniversaries, or even Christmas Shopping. Flights leave on Fridays and Saturdays. Call now for availability and rates. ICS Travel - OUR SERVICES ARE FREE 945-5110 or 800-875-2525 12S East Court St. Hastings Monday-Friday 8-5. Saturday 8-Noon MEHStB 0* MASrmsS O'.Mrt-l Of COmmece ARC IATA ASTA March 31, 1993 A special joint meeting of the Caledonia Township Board and Planning Commission was called to order at 7:10 p.m. Present: Supervisor Good, R. DeVries, J. DeVries, Dieleman, Jousma, Synder. Absent: Gould. Also Present: Chairman Dunn, Williams, Fischer, Vetting, Newhof, Keating, Planner Bowman,and nine citizens. Purpose of the joint meeting is Cherry Livestock seeks members The Cherry Livestock 4-H Club is looking for new members. The group will be showing animals at the Kent County Youth Fair in Lowell Aug. 7-14. The club’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday. June 14, at Soper’s Rabbitry at 68th Street and Patterson Avenue. Anyone interested may call Donna Kaechele at 891-1964 to discuss the long range plan for the Township. Discussion was held on several ordinances that the Planning Commission should look into; Barking dog, how many animals per acres. Planner VanderPloeg stated that the Country View Estates return to the Planning Commis­ sion by the Township Board, that maybe it would be worthwhile for the Township Board to look at the preliminary development plan for approval, then back to the Planning Commission. Chair­ man Dunn was against stating that the Developer would get mixed signals and want to start with the Township Board instead of the Planning Commission. Discussion was held on having the Public Hearing at the time of the preliminary plan. Andy Bowman and Planner VanderPloeg reviewed the long range plan. Discussion was held. Planner VanderPloeg men­ tioned the developments ahead Trailer Park 76th St.; Country View Estates, Leatherman - S. side of 76th St. and Broadmoor; Fischer Development single family PUD; Troost farm. Bykerk rezone to light industrial; Riebel, and Don Fredricks. Discussion on Country View, how should the Planning Com mission response to the Township Boards return. Meeting adjourned at 9 30 Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyder. 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Community Education Director and key organizer of the event, says. ‘’This is a celebration of education. Students from kindergarten to seniors will be involved. People will have the chance to sec just what our kids are doing as they learn ’’ The event will start at 11:30 a.m. and run until 4 p m There is no charge to get in­ to TK Fest. Visitors can view displays in the gym. hallways and library throughout the day. The TK High School technology department will conduct tours and do demonstrations throughout the day. A chemistry magic show presented by the physical science and chemistry classes at the high school promises that visitors will get a bang out of their 11:30 a.m. showing TK third-graders will open up the talent show at I p.m. with a vocal concert con­ ducted by Jack Lapp, elemen tary music teacher Individual student perfor mantes will follow, beginning at 1:30 p.m At 1:45 pm, the TK Kid die Kampus Preschool will sing under the guidance of their teacher. Salhc Wieringa. Exerpts from the TK Mid­ dle School musical. " Clowns.” will be directed by Mary Weaver, middle Corned Spring Clean-up Week will be held Moy 3 1993 Village policy for Cleanup Week will be published prior to Moy 3. 1993. Letter reod from Michigan Municipal league concerning the Annual Regional Meeting . . PROPERTY CENTRE 4.9(A) BUILDING SITE next to Tyler Creek Golf Course. Call John. 10(A) IN SUBDIVISION near Caledonia Schools Call Beth. 2 PLUS ACRES WALKOUT SITE Caledonia Schools. Call Tim. 2(A) WALKOUT SITE Perked and ready Call Judy VanderMeer. Here is a few of our vacant land listings. Call us, we can help make your dream home a reality. Ieoh Dodd (left) ond Amanda Frisbie, who are both freshmen at TK High School, will be demonstrating the "magic" of sound waves using an oscilliscope and tuning fork at TK Fest "93. school music teacher at 2:15 p.m. Individual students will have talent presentations at 2:45. Air bands will wrap up the talent show beginning at 3:15 p.m. All of these talent presents tions will be in the high school auditorium. Festival goers may come and go as they like During the talent show, all other portions of the festival will be available for viewing by the public Early arrivers may want to take advantage of the lunch of roast pork sandwiches, chips or potato salad, a drink, and dessert for $3. Tickets for the lunch can be bought for $2 prior to Satur­ day They will be available for purchase at any of the school offices. One other option available is the use of the high school swimming pool. Anyone who wants to swim should bring their suit and a towel. Swimmers should sign in on a list since the pool does have a specific capacity Open swim will be offered from noon until 1:30 p.m and again from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m All residents in the TK district may swim free Any children who are swimming must be with an adult. Adult lap swim will be of- Official Middleville Village Council Minutes March 23. 1993 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7.00 p.m. Present: Bray, French, Mugridge, Schellinger, ond VandenBerg. Absent: Oliver. Guests: Dixie Manshum, Kathyrn Encinas. Barnaby Pedge from the Grand Rapids Press, and Margaret Fowler from the Sun ond News. Minutes of the March 9, 1993 meeting were approved as read President Myers recommends the appointment of Kathryn En­ cinas to the Planning Commis­ sion. Bray moved that Council approve the appointment of Kathyrn Encinas to the Planning Commission for a three year term to expire April 30. 1996 Support by Schellinger. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council adopt the resolution to change water rotes and related service fees for the Village residents. Sup­ port by Mugridge Ayes oil. Ozntuijc. 891-9201 _r^r2l .^ 1.800-438-7156 Report given in regards to the Gulf and Western building located on State Street. Cable TV franchise turned over to Finance Committee for recommendation and to report back to Council at next meeting. Discussion held on Duplex at Third Street. Discussion was held on the Downtown Development Authority. Manager Manshum updated Council on the DNR and Lagoon systems. Manager Manshum re­ questing Council for authoriza­ tion to hire B & B Consultants for water testing in the village. Discussion held. Bray moved that Council authorize Manager Manshum to hire B & B Con­ sultants to test village water supply at a cost of $3,000.00. if exceeds to $3 000 00 Manager Manshum will contact Council. Support by Mugridge. Ayes all. Carried. Attorney Youngsma presented to Council a resolu­ tion of Intention to Create and Provide for the Operation of a Local Development Finance Authority. Schellinger moved that Coun­ cil adopt the Resolution of Inten­ tion to Create and Provide for the Operation of a Local Development Finance Authority. Also to hold a Public Hearing April 20, 1993 at 6:45 p.m. and the Clerk shall cause to be published a notice of hearing in the Middleville Sun and News and/or the Grand Rapids Press. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business Bray moved for adjournment. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (308) SUMMARY OF MINUTES Caledonia Village Council - REGULAR MEETING - John A. WeidenfellerS*" D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37> Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available April 12. 1993 Motion by Soules seconded by Erskine to authorize Klover to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Fleis and Vonden&rink. Ayes Erskine, K.dder Soules Klover Noyes Berfcncsi Abstained Lectka Motion by Lectka seconded by Soules to purchase accoun­ ting software for Clerk s office. Carried Motion by Erskine seconded by Lectka to contribute $200.00 to rhe 4th of July celebration. Corr-ed. Other items discussed were: Sewer protect Trustee appoint­ ment Planning Commission ond Zoning Board of Appeals fees. C Tec MML Region HI conference; ond tree* Meeting was odfourned at 10 05 p.m Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (304) fered from 1.30 to 2:30 pm Gray T-shirts bearing the TK Fest '93 logo will also be sold at the fest for $5. • • • • • Judy VanderMeer Beth Nausadls Patrick Hammond John Bauw James Clark • Tim Wilkinson • John Harvey • Patti Mledema • Rob Stogsdlll 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours Monday Friday 9-6: Saturday 9-1 REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidated Report of Condition of The State Bank of Caledonia of Caledonia in the State of Michigan, and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business on March 31, 1993. Published in accordance with a call made by the commis­ sioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 223 of the banking code of 1969, as amended. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES ASSETS DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin....................... Interest-bearing balances........................................................................ Securities....................................................................................................... Federal funds sold........................................................................................ Securities purchased under agreements to resell................................. Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income ....................................... LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses....................................... LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve................................................... Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve Assets held in trading accounts................................................................ Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases).................... Other real estate owned.............................................................................. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets.......................................................................................... Other assets................................................................................................... Total assets ..................................................... ....................................... Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)................................... Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823<j) LIABILITIES Deposits. In domestic offices.................................................................................. Noninterest bearing................................................................................ Interest-bearing ...................................................................................... Federal funds purchased.................................................................... Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury............................................. Other borrowed money............................................................................ Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bank’s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures ....................................................... Other I labilities............................................................................................... Total liabilites................................................................................................ Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus Common stock............................................................................................... Surplus ........................................................................................................... Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities Total equity capital Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 18234j) Total liabilities, limited life preferred stock, equity capita), and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)............................................. 2,093 1,891 14.674 0 J67,736 _ 930 "=0=" R BOf, ' 3,656 380 •o— 97 97*397 *97,397 _ 7,754 75,346 [83 1001 0 0- 562 87,062 -0~ 1,600 1MJ; 1 10,315 i 10,315 Memoranda - Deposits of State Money-Michigan-None I George Edgar Exec V P. of the above named bank do hereby declare that this Report Of condition has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief George Edgar We. the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of Condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. Directors, John J. DeVries Harold J Gless �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 20. 1993 Fund<aise£ wil^ benefit^ physical^ chaHenged AMBUCS art auction & sale is Friday by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia chapter of American Business Club (AMBUCS) has joined with the Grand Rapids AMBUCS to sponsor an art auction and sale this Friday. April 23. at the Grand Rapids Radisson Hotel. 11 Monroe St. Caledonia AMBUCS publicity chairwoman Nancy Austhof said that the an will be presented by Vladimir Arts U.S.A.. Inc of Portage Up for auction will be more than 100 works of art. while ap­ proximately 100 additional pieces will be on display and for sale. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Main St. Caledonia Michigan Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 12 • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Sport & Safety Frames 891-9224 The preview and sale will begin at 6:30 p.m.. with the auction starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free Austhof explained that several raffles will be offered in conjunction with the sale, including one for free airfare to Hawaii. Florida or the Bahamas. Other raffle prizes are hotel weekend getaway s, a hot air balloon ride and free golfing and dining. Raffle winners need not be present to win. Austhof said. Those attending will be eligible to win the door prize, which is a framed, signed and numbered, limited edition print by Jane Wooster Scott. Proceeds from the raffles will be used to help the physically challenged in the Grand Rapids and Caledonia areas. The Caledonia AM BUCS previously have e/M P.J.’s SERVICES (Formerly P.J. s Mobile Wash) ...HAS EXPANDED TO SERVE YOU BETTER We now have the following services available: • Seawall • Dock & Deck Construction • Exterior Home Cleaning • And Mobile Washing of All Kinds Looking for a brighter future or need extra cash? Ask about our... CONSUMER NETWORK PROGRAM Ph. 616-374-0266 SAVE 10% ON MOBILE WASHING for K EARLY BOOKING donated equipment and funds to such programs as the Kent Special Riding Program, the Caledonia Community Schools special education classes, and to individuals who needed special equipment or home facilities. “All the money will be used to help people right here in our area .' Austhof emphasized. She encouraged residents to attend, adding that informal attire is appropriate. A cash bar and an appetizer buffet will be available. Raffle tickets are being sold for SI each or six for $5. They can be purchased at the Caledonia branch of Old Kent Bank, or at Caledonia Travel, located in the Caledonia Village Centre. Middleville man joins honor group Joe Shaver Jr. of Mid­ dleville, a student at Western Michigan University, has been initiated in Tau Beta Pi. the national engineering honor society. Engineering students in the top eighth of the junior class or the top fifth of the senior class are eligible for membership Shaver, son of Marge and Joe Shaver of Middleville, majors in industrial engineer­ ing and expects to graduate in April 1994 Adult Singles Dance slated Lakewood Adult Singles will have a dance Saturday, April 24 from 8 p.m. to 12 a m. at the Eagles Lodge on Main Street in Woodland. The lodge is located two miles west of the M-66 and M-43 intersection. Singles 21 and older are in­ vited to attend. Cash bar and snacks will be available. ART AUCTION & SALE AND PREVIEW EXHIBITION April 23, 1993 • Over 100 pieces of artwork to be auctioned • In addition, approximately 100 pieces will be on display and for sale. Presented by .......... VLADIMIR ARTS U.S.A., INC. Sponsored by.......... AMBUCS of Caledonia and Grand Rapids Chapters of American Business Club To be Held at the .. Radisson Hotel, Conference Facilities (2nd Level) 11 Monroe NW St., Grand Rapids. Ml Preview & Art Sale. . Friday, April 23, 1993 • 6:30 p.m. ■ 8:00 p.m. Art Auction.............. Friday, April 23, 1993 • 8:00 p.m. Free Admission • Cash Bar and Hors D’oeuvres Raffle Tickets are on Sale at Caledonia Old Kent Bank, Caledonia Travel and Other Area Businesses All ambucs Proceeds will be donated to LOCAL PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Rajfies. Airfare for Two to Hawaii. Florida, or Bahamas. Hotel Weekends for Two, Hot Air Balloon Ride. Golfing. Dining Need not be present to win. Door Prize: A framed. signed and numbered limited ediaon print by Jane Wooster Scott • Must be present to win. Featuring collected works by sect- artists as Be* Doo’c e • Ma-y Marks • Dae Ga : - • Pat tkcxe, Moss • Norman Rock we; • Paco Moreno Ortega • Ben Ma e • Ama Stanton • Oartes V/ysoc*. • A Sn„-ng • Samson P~- e- • Jane Wooster Scon • and ocher woHd renowned a- sts Caledonia AMBUCS members Nancy Austhof and Chris Wingeier are promoting the April 23 art sale and auction to be sponsored by the Caledonia and Grand Rapids AMBUCS chapters. Proceeds from the event will benefit the physically challenged. SUMMARY OF MINUTES Caledonia Village Council — REGULAR MEETING — April 12, 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order with all members present. Several guests were also present. The minutes and the financial statement were accepted as printed. Bills were approved for payment. IMS reported two building permits and one elec­ trical permit issued for February. An Ordinance to amend Zon­ ing Ordinance Section 4.2 to rezone described lands from A Agricultural to R-l Low Density Single Family District was presented by Kidder, seconded by Soules. Ayes: All. Ordinance declared adopted. Motion by Lectka, seconded by Kider to grant Special Use permit to Caledonia Community Schools for the placement of two temporary classrooms at 9757 Duncan Lake Road. Carried. Mo­ tion by Kidder, seconded by Er­ skine to grant Special Use Per­ mit to Caledonia Community Schools to relocate two tem­ porary classrooms at 9757 Dun­ can Lake Road. Ayes Berencsi, Erskine, Kidder. Lectka, Klover. Noyes: Soules. Motion carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by Erskine to moke application for CDBG Economic Stimulus funds for the extension of Maple Street to Kinsey Street. Ayes Erskine, Kidder, Lectka. Soules. Klover. Nay: Berencsi. Carried. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Erskine to purchase twelve flogs to be installed along Mom Street. Carried. Motion by Berencsi. seconded by Soules to authorize Klover to sign the Community Develop ment Block Grant Program agreement Carried Motion by lectka. seconded by Soules to forward the Cable Franchise fees to the Caledonia Community Cable. Carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to approve rental of ten acres at the farm to Wayne Rodgers. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by Erskine to make application for CDBG Economic Stimulus funds for Duncan Luke Road im­ provements. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by Kidder to make application for CDBG Economic Stimulus funds to do sidewalk work Ayes: Erskine, Kidder. Soules, Klaver. Noyes Berencsi. Lectka. Carried. A resolution supporting the Economic Stimulus program and prioritizing our projects was presented by Soules, seconded by Erskine. Ayes All Resolution declared adopted (303) CORRECTION: A photo caption with a story about the Freeport El­ evator in the March 30 edi­ tion of the Sun and News should have read: The staff at Decker's Freeport Elevator includes (front, from left) Dennis Blough, Deb Stan­ ton, Bonnie Canfield, Sue Thaler and Terri Decker; (back) Tim Dougherty, Gordy Stanton, Al Decker and Jim Decker. SWISS STEAK DINNER FRIDAY, APRIL 23 MIDDLEVILLE UMC �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 20, 1993 / Page 11 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Major Legislative Accomplishments Hopefully the progress that has occurred over the last three months shows that the Legislature is breaking through last year’s gridlock. At the start of the 1993-94 session. Gov Engler and the Republican leaders of both the House and Senate joined forces to outline a 21 -point list of priorities to be addressed early in the year. Ard between January and March, we look up and passed 17 of those bipartisan, comprehensive items. After months of debating in the past, the Michigan Senate passed a 16-pcrcent rollback on auto insurance rates. We also passed legislation to cut your properly taxes and ensure all public schools are adequately and fairly funded, so that all children will get the quality education they deserve. Senate lawmakers also addressed concern about access to and the cost of health care by reforming the medical liability system. Michigan's medical liability insurance rates were so out of sync with the rest of the nation that we were losing quali ty medical professionals to other states, resulting in access and skyrocketing cost problems. Besides addressing these top issues of concern, we also pass­ ed a significant crime package which would cut down on criminal activity by giving law enforcement the tools it needs to battle society’s wrongdoers. For example, one proposal would allow the police to use wiretaps to tape a conversation while investigating specific drug-related offenses. Another would enable them to enter a building without knocking if it would cause evidence to be lost or the officer’s safety to be in danger Environmental protection was another area of action. Senate lawmakers passed funding for the Federal Clean Air Act and a proposal to address the combined sewer overflow problem fac­ ing many Michigan communities. And our strides didn’t stop there. As part of our urban revitalization program, we also approv­ ed a proposal that will keep children of welfare recipients in school by financially penalizing irresponsible parents. Another will ensure that public assistance recipients are participating in cither job training, education or community service programs. Last year, the Senate completed an agenda, only to see it bot­ tled up in the House. After the 1992 elections, in which voters called out for change, supporting political newcomers such as Ross Perot, the makeup of the Legislature as a whole dramatically changed. We had 30 new members in the state House, nearly all of whom ran on campaigns of renewed com­ mitment and change in the system. Republicans and Democrats rolled up their sleeves and set out to get the people of Michigan what they wanted and deserv­ ed. With a lot of hard work and compromise — we delivered. The gridlock of yesterday has evaporated, chased away by the demands of the electorate. While we won’t always agree. I believe our arguments will be based on substance and not on pure politics. Our next big project is the state budget, and I am optimistic about the end result. Our goal, once again, is to pass a balanced budget without raising any taxes. Last fiscal year. Michigan was the only state to balance its budget without cutting education or raising taxes. In fact. Michigan has been one of the very few states to actually reduce its overall tax burden. It’s also encouraging to see the state's unemployment rate sinking below the national average for the first time in more than two decades. The way things have gone in the past few weeks indicates to me that Michigan’s future looks brighter than ever. Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto where he farms 500 acres. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED Are you on active member of your community? Do you like people? Involvement? If so, these characteristics can be rewarding to you in the real estate field helping people obtain the homes and lifestyles they desire. That’s what real estate is all about! YOU BENEFIT by ensuring your own financial and personal growth. Explore a great opportunity for yourself today as a member of our Middleville staff. For a confidential interview, coll Mike Humphreys at 945-5182. nr] MILLER REAL ESTATE LtS Since 1940 * Offices in Hastings and Middleville 3rd graders prepare to sing forTK Fest ’93 talent show April 24 Jock Lapp, the elementary music teacher at Thornapple Kellogg Schools is helping all of the third graders get plenty of practice before they sing at the TK Fest '93 talent show on Saturday, April 24. This is just one of the groups that will be providing entertainment on that day. Redeemer Kids’ Choir presents musical Sunday Redeemer Kids’ Choir, along with eight middle and high school teens, presents the musical ”O Me! O My! O Nehemiah!’’ at 6 p m. Sunday at the Dutton Christian Middle School. The performance will in­ clude drama, humor, live music, costuming, special lighting, and more. The musical dramatization is based on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. Dutton Christian Middle School is located on Hanna Lake Avenue just north of 68th Street. gf SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! £1. Medicare. B.C.B.S.. PPO. HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY g W Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. -t-i T 612 Main Street in Caledonia g Ls. g| ■ • Call...891-9133 Wayland Medical Center ENT, Allergy, and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Available Beginning April 20,1993 Carlos R. Alfaraz, M.D. Family Practice For medical appointments call: 792-3475 ENT appointments with Dr. Nosanov made by calling: Eye & ENT Specialists: 945-3888 We Participate With: Medicare, Blue Cross, Blue Care Network, IBA Health, Physicians Health Plan, Care Choices. New Patients Welcome! �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml ! April 20. 1993 Seif and Sons Chevrolet wins national service award by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Seif and Sons Chevrolet of Caledonia has received a na­ tional 1992 Customer Choice Awjird, based on how customers rate the dealer­ ship's service department. The awards were announced April 3 during Chevrolet's President’s Club meeting in Tucson. Ariz. Seif and Sons Service Manager Jim Foote explained that only six of these awards, called Chevrolet’s “Oscars." are given out nationwide “We had the highest customer satisfaction rating of all the dealers in our sales volume category," he said He added that Seif and Sons also received this award in 1989 and I99I. About 4.500 service managers across the country each year compete for the honor, which Foote described as a “report card" on hou customers rate the service department. Based on surveys taken of customers who have warranty service work performed, the field of 4.500 managers is first narrowed to 66. who get to attend the national meeting. From those, the six winners are chosen. “We re already going after the 1993 award." he grinned. Foote said he credits both the customers and the Seif ser­ vice department team for the Members of Seif and Sons’ award-winning service department are (from left) Rob Harkema, Tim Tape. Dave Brubocher, Mike Fields, Mark Host, Larry Haywood, Jim Foote, Oz Burgess, Len McGuire. John Castelein, Don Rogers, Wayne Kitler, Craig Allen and Greg Postema. Not pictured is John Hoekstra. award. “We have to thank our customers and let them know we appreciate the good responses on the surveys they sent in." he said. "But to achieve a goal like this takes the caring efforts of everyone here, from the per­ son at the service counter to each of the guys in the service department. “Without the kind of quali­ ty work they do, we wouldn’t get the numbers' we receive that bring us this award. " Foote said that he wants every customer to feel he or she can trust Seif and Sons to provide the best possible service. “I try to think about the kind of service I'd want for members of my own family," he said. “Our business depends on customer satisfaction. " AREA SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg School Seif and Sons Chevrolet Service Manager Jim Foote displays the national Customer Service Award recent­ ly presented to the dealership. Of more than 4,000 Chevrolet service departments across the country, on­ ly six receive this award. Wednesday, April 21 Pizzaburger on bun, potato rounds, apple crisp. Thursday, April 22 Earth Day — subs, salad, fruit, cookie. Waste free Day - no throwaway dishes. HASTINGS - MIDDLEVILLE - NASHVILLE ...for All Your Automotive Needs Front or Rear BRAKE JOB Cap no Cooper Tires ALIGNMENTS $1688 Friday is EXHAUST DAY at wilder's AUTO COMPUTER ANALYSIS Please call for appt, by Noon Thursday MOST SMALL AMERICAN CARS (Escort, Tempo, Cavalier, Omni, Etc) $1988 100,000 Mile Warranty on Rebuilt Engines Call for Quotes Hastings a Middleville Only OIL, LUBE, FILTER MOST INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN CARS (K Cars, Celebrity, Citations) MUFFLERS •54.64 •36.00 •39.60 P205-75R-14 Ml.45 P225 75R15 *44.33 P235-75R-15.............. *47.68 P15M0R-13 P17M0R-13 . P195-75R-14 .. Cooper Trendsetter pi$seoR-i3 P17MOR13 ... P1M-75R-14. P206-7SR-14 . . P225-75R-15 P235-75R-15 *35.42 *57.71 *42.09 •43.45 *48.37 •50.08 Cooper Lifeline Classics 60,000 Mlle Warranty P15S-7OSR-13 ........................ — TUNE-UPS c— y **nn qo r Lifetime warranty PR812 All Season Steel Belted 40,000 Mlle Warranty 10% OFF installation cyunaer 8 cylinder $3O”“ $3688 •4288 Most CVS • Hastings & Nsshvtlie Only P185-70SR14 P205 70SR-14......... P225-7OSR15 P235-70SR15 P2O54SSR15 •57.38 •58.67 •64.16 •67.29 •58.11 FREE MOUNT 8 BALANCING HASTINGS A NASHVILLE If you bring In a written estimate from anybody for any sales or service In Barry County - WE WILL BEAT IT - OR you get a FREE OIL, FILTER & LUBE JOB In any one of our 3 locations. 948-2192 795-7100 alternate choice of elemen taries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle milk. Friday , April 23 Cinnamon rolls, orange juice, milk. Monday, April 26 Egg pattie omelet on biscuit, juice, milk. Tuesday, April 27 Cold cereal, muffin, blueberries, milk Caledonia Community High-Middle Meal Deal Foreign Care Welcome 5<B588 and butter, peaches. Tuesday, April 27 Taco/cheese/lettuce, refried beans, jello with fruit NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Hot dogs Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Wednesday, April 21 Omelet-egg cheese pocket, apple juice, milk. Thursday, April 22 Breakfast pizza, juice. Wilder's Auto Service OPEN Monday-Saturday Friday, April 23 Pizza, Russo's at Page, cole slaw, pears. Monday, April 26 Pork gravy on mashed potatoes, green beans, bread 852-2003 Wednesday, April 21 Italian Bar. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday, April 22 BYO Sub sandwich, french Caledonia High-Middle Wednesday, April 21 Soft taco, com or fries, fruit choice, milk. Thursday, April 22 Ham/cheese/bun, peas or fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, April 23 Chicken nuggets, green beans or fries, milk, fruit choice. Monday, April 26 Deluxe hamburger, baked beans or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, April 27 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Elementary Wednesday, April 21 Soft taco, com. pears, milk Thursday. April 22 Turkej pita, green beans, mixed fruit, milk Friday, April 23 Spaghetti, tossed salad. peaches, milk Mondas, April 26 Hamburger on bun. baked beans, peach crisp, milk Tuesday, April 27 Pizza, veg stick/dip. fruit choice, milk fries. Vita Pup, milk Friday, April 23 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Monday, April 26 BYO Double cheeseburger, Ines. milk. Vd.i Pup Tuesday, April 27 Turkey bacon club, fries, milk. Vita Pup YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF MEETING To residents & property owners of Yankee Springs Township and all other interested persons. Please take notice the Yankee Springs Township Board of Appeals will hold a meeting at the Township Hall located at 284 N. Briggs Rd. within the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry Co., Michigan regarding a Variance Request from Ed Weatherhead of 3735 Lisa Lane, Wayland, Michigan 49348. The Variance is a request to change the boundry line setback from 5 foot to 4 foot 6 inches for an addition to the existing residence at 3735 Lisa Lane. Also a request from David & Ardyce Youel of 10739 Gun Lake Rd., Middleville, Michigan 49333, to place a TV satellite dish less than 25 feet from the shore line of Gun Lake. Said meeting is to be held Tuesday, May 4, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. Harvey E. VanderBee & Clerk (312) �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press jj on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press ^2jfor our rates and deadlines. Press jjfor business hours. 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ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS » you nave rotary service with your local phor»e co but have a touch tone prone. you can still com munreate with this system by doling the number above then after your cd »s answered switch the pu*sertone switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 20. 1993 | Mold problems in corn will accelerate as the weather warms up WEDDING Osbun-Mann were united Feb. 6 Elizabeth M Osbun and Rodney R Mann were united in marriage on Feb. 6 at Par malee United Methodist in Middleville The bride was given in mar riagc by her brother. Gerald Osbun of Elma. Wash She was attended by Sue Mastowski of Sun City. An/ . and Connie Kullander of Seward. Alaska The bestman was Rick Janose and the usher was Gail Williams both of Middleville Parents of the couple are Mrs Lots Osbun of Mid dleville and the late Duane Osbun. and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mann of Foust Grove. Ore The couple will make their home in Ketchikan. Alaska Mold growth in stored and standing corn is expected to accelerate within the next several weeks as temperatures increase David Roberts. Director of the Michigan State University Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory, says that be is seeing increased levels of Fusarium mold in stored com samples tested at the lab. Fusarium can produce three mycotoxins of concern to livestock producers: DONdeoxynivaienol (voxatoxin), zearalenone and T2 "Some of the samples that I ran a few days ago were very high in vomatoxin. In fact, some of them were right off the scale.” Roberts says. His laboratory tests have not detected any T2 in com. Roberts says that standing corn still has sufficient moisture to allow significant mold development. “Most of the com still in the field already has some mold in it so it is just a matter of time, as degree-days ac­ cumulate. before mold growth increases.” Roberts says. “Mold development is apt to become quite pervasive, and I think we can expect lower quality com because mold essentially rots in kernel.” Roberts says. “This is a natural process, and although we cannot predict how much and to what extent com quality will decline, it will occur to varying degrees, depending on the temperature.” As mold growth ac­ celerates. so does the potential Affordable Family Living Limited TQA Maximum Space for the Money! 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath Upgrade Oak Cabinets Skylights • Carpet Appliances • Jacuzzi a CH/l/ 7 / Ml III* f J7VV includes set-up We'll move you in FREE* - with TWO MEN in a truck! Let us take the stress out of moving! ’(You pack it — we’ll move it — 8 hour maximum — in-stock model.) Call Sandra at 795-7900 in Cider Mill Village A community of carefree manufactured homes. 850 PINE CREEK Middleville Land/Home Packages Available to Qualified Buyers T. Wm. HeHeran, C.P.M . Property Mgmt. Inc Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 for mycotoxins, which Roberts says could be signifi­ cant. He recommends that growers harvest standing com as soon as possible, before its quality deteriorates further “It’s going to be a matter of individual choice, but I think a careful field inspection is war­ ranted before corn is harvested." Roberts says. “If it is of sufficient quality to be sold and a buyer is available, or if it is to be fed to livestock. I'd get it out of the field. But if the quality is poor, it may be best to plow it down or disk it under.” The potential for ac­ celerated mold development also exists in stored com that was not dried evenly to 14 percent moisture or lower. Because corn kernel moisture may vary within the bin. producers should be sampling the stored com for hot spots that may contain mycotoxins. “This can be very serious. I expect that in some cases, the mycotoxin levels are going to increase dramatically.” Robert says. He says that farmers who have been feeding stored com should be diligent about monitoring their livestock for any abnormal behavior or feed intake decline that could indicate the presence of mycotoxins. More information about moldin com is contained in Extension bulletin E-1670, “How to Handle Moldy Feed Problems.” The bulletin is available from the Ionia County MSU/Extension office. Growers who suspect they have a mold problem should send a sample of their com to a laboratory for mycotoxin testing. Com can be tested for mold at MSU. The cost is $25 per mycotoxin sample, or $60 to test for all three mycotox­ ins. Collect 10 pounds of ran­ dom samples with a grain pro­ be or take it from a continuous grain stream that represents a large truckload, several acres of a large field. The sampling should be representative of the feed that livestock consumed. Unless the com can be collected, shipped and analyzed within 24 hours, it should be dried or shipped at a consistent temperature below 35 degrees. The best option is to spread the com evenly on trays and dry it completely in a cool oven (not over 200 degrees F). Drying will take about eight hours. Ship the dried sample to the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic, 138 Plant Biology Building. MSU, East Lans­ ing, MI 48824-1312. Make checks payable to MSU. Fanners who have ques­ tions about com mold should contact their local Cooperative Extension office. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News action ADS! ANNIVERSARY MacLeays to mark 50th anniversary Friends of Dick ond Jeon (Juanita) MacLeay would like to have friends and relatives join them in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, April 24, from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Grace Wesleyan Church Hall, 1302 S. Hanover St., Hastings. Dick and Jean request no gifts, just a visit | ENGAGEMENT Lloyd-Stein to wed May 22 Edward Lloyd, son of Roger and Sue Lloyd of Caledonia, and Kelly Ann Stein, daughter of Charles and Jean Stein of South Haven, will be married on May 22. 1993 at the First United Methodist Church, located in South Haven. Lloyd is a 1986 graduate of Caledonia High School and is currently working for Long Masonary in Caledonia. Stein is a 1983 graduate of South Haven High School and received her bachelor of science degree at Ferris State University in Big Rapids. She is presently working for Amerishop Corporation in Grand Rapids. After the wedding, the cou­ ple will continue to reside at 8290 Whitneyvillc Road, Caledonia Uzarski-Newman plan to wed The engagement of Kathy L'zarski and Troy Newman is announced by Mr and Mrs. Floyd Kaminski and Mr and Mrs. David Newman, all of Middleville. Kathy and Troy are both graduates of Thornapple Kellogg, and employed at Middleville Tool and Die A May 1993 wedding is planned Eckman-Bost to be wed July 17 Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Eckman of Clarksville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Kay, to James Michael Bost, son of Mr and Mrs. Charles Bost of Crystal Falls. The bride-to-be is a 1991 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed by Van Dam and Jesson. PC . in Grand Rapids The groom to-be is a 1990 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed by the Lowell Engineering Corpora­ tion in Alto The wedding vows will be exchanged on July 17, 1993. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 20, 1993 / Page 15 TK School Board Vice-President to face two challengers by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer When the June 14 school board election comes around. Thomapple Kellogg School Board Vice President Wendy Romph will be facing two challengers for her four-year board seat. The newcomers running for the one opening are Michael Andrusiak. a mechanical designer at Steelcase. and Sgt. William Johnson. Barry County Sheriff s Department Andrusiak. along with his wife and three children, has lived in Middleville for three years. He has a bachelor s degree in business administration from Hope College An­ drusiak plans to graduate in December from the master of management program at Aquinas College. He has been an officer of the Caledonia Knights of Col­ umbus Council since 1988. He has also served on the Ho­ ly Family Parish Council. “I want to be more involv- Prior to that, he taught at Clarkston High School. After graduating from the TK schools, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Adnan College with a major in physical education and a minor in biology “I have benefitted from the Middleville schools and I’d like to put something back in­ to the district." Johnson said, “and be sure that the educa tional program continues to progress." Romph. a legal assistant at a Hastings law firm, is finishing her first four-year term on the board. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and political Michoel Andrusiak ed with the school district and help improve curriculum and finances.'’ Andrusiak said Johnson, a native of Mid­ dleville. has been with the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment since 1988 Teaching boating safety, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are part Wendy Romph William Johnson of his duties As a boating safety instructor. Johnson has the opportunity to visit many schools in and around Barry County Johnson supervises the Marine and Underwater Rescue Program. Civil Pro­ cess for the County and Crime Prevention Programs and is a diver on the underwater rescue team He recently completed his master of public administra­ tion degree at Western Michigan University. Johnson completed undergraduate work in law enforcement at Grand Valley State University in 1979. Synopsis Yankee Springs Township Board Meeting April 8. 1993 Mesfing called to order at 7 30 p m by Supervisor London. All member* and eleven visitors present Minute* of March 11. 1993 op proved a* amended. Commissioner Newman com­ mented on People Path. Barry Co. Rood Comm, con­ ducted rood tour on April 8, 1993 Estimated need for 239 loads of gravel. Board support* Resolution to make County Rood A42 a Heritage Rood on passage W E T B AS E MENT? The Waterproofing Alternative [swettsn) 1-800-968-8333 For free on site inspection of Senate Bill 67. Financial report dated April 8, 1993 accepted Approval given to purchase new file cabinet for Property Record Cords. Board authorized $900 00 to join coalition to work for regula­ tion of Coble industry. Wellhead Protection Resolu­ tion adopted. Grovel mining request by TMC forwarded to Planning Commission. Board unanimously approved payment of $71.475 to Thornap­ ple Township for fire protection, ambulance, and satellite fire station expenses. Payables for $9,689.43 presented for approval and payment. Motion carried by roll call vote. Miscellaneous cor­ respondence from Aetna, BarryEaton Health Dept, and 911 Budget worksheets were distributed. Meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Harvey E. VanderBee. Clerk(301) science. During her time on the board, she served as secretary for two years. She is currently vice president. Romph has been on the Building and Grounds Com­ mittee of the board and has functioned as legislative and curriculum liaison. Along with Board President Jan Siebesma. Romph was co­ chairwoman of the two-year growth study. She also headed up the Policy. Revision Committee "I want to see the district continue to grow, especially in the area of academic ex­ cellence." she said si/l/l/l/IW ucwt«s sossows TOOLS SMMS Ctmas iwtsas mis KEN’S SHARPENING SERVICE 509 Arthur Ct. — Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-9034 COMPLETE SHARPENING SERVICE DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St, Middleville 795-7022 • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - no Long waits WE'RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 20, 1993 Library celebrates National Library Week CHS Media Center to hold its open house April 22 J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia High School Media Center staff invites parents and area residents to visit the facility this Thursday. April 22. during an open house that celebrates National Library Week April 19-23 The staff will be on hand from 6 to 9 p.m. to meet visitors and demonstrate the kinds of equipment now available to CHS students for accessing information The open house has been planned to coincide with the high school's Parent Teacher Conferences, which also run from 6 to 9 p.m that evening The theme for this year’s CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN "At the Growing Eage ol Kent County" CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP April 21,1993 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Country View Estates 5. Ordinance M93-3Z - 2nd Reading 6. Planning Commission Report 7. Village Sewer Expansion 8. Library Board Report 9. ZBA Report 10. Planning Commission Appointment 11. Cemeteries 12. Campau/Kettle Lake Sewer Study Update 13. Precinct Worker Appointment 14. Fourth of July 15. Office Review (310) 16. Any Other Business Library Week is ‘ Libraries Change Lives." and CHS Media Director Liz Lewis said that special activities have been planned for the high school students and staff dur­ ing the week She pointed out that school libraries, media centers and media specialists have become essential parts of a good in­ structional program “Effective school media programs provide all students with the skills to be indepen­ dent users of information." she said. “Today, it is also essential for students to learn the technology involved in the retrieval of information " Some of the technology available to CHS students in­ cludes an “electronic en­ cyclopedia" and the com­ puterized Infotrac magazine index The media staff will be Parents and residents who visit the CHS Media Center open house Thursday can learn about the technology now available to students who are doing research for classes. Here, CHS students look for information on the electronic en­ cyclopedia' located in the media center. happy to demonstrate the equipment to parents and residents. Lewis said. She added that visitors also can tour the school’s newly completed television studio. Caledonia Tops No. 546 Meeting for April had Gloria opening with “Five rules for the perfectionist." We welcomed back Marilyn P and wish her success. Best weight loss for tonight was by Pat. runner-up Sandy. Kops Ruth J.. Carole S. won VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia Kent County, Michigan, held at the Township and Village Hall. Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, on the 12th day of April, 1993 Present Berencsi, Erskine, Kidder. Lectka, Klaver, Soules, Shook and Cherry The following ordinance was offered by Kidder and seconded by Soules: AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District under the Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance (as to that part of said lands formerly located within said Township) and from the AG Agricultural District under the Village of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance (as to the remaining portion of said lands) to the R-1 Low Density Single Family District That part of the West % of Section 20 and that part of Section 29. described as beginning at the West y* corner of Section 20, thence N00°37'36'E 33.0 feet along the West line of the NW/4 of Section 20. thence N88°40’43"E 2632.51 feet along a line which is 33 feet Northerly of and parallel with the South line of said NW/4, thence S00°17'09"W 33.0 feet along the East line of said NW/4 to the center of Section 20, thence S00°17'49"W 2623.0 feet along the East line of the SW/4 of Section 20 to the North !4 corner of Section 29. thence S00°2T48"E 595 00 feet along the East line of the NW/4. Section 29. thence S88°12‘19"W 747 52 feet parallel with the North line of said NW/4, thence S00°21 48 E 1310.785 feet to a point on the Northeasterly line of a former railroad right-of-way. thence S41°30'40 "E 1364 40 feet along said Northeasterly line, thence S89°00'W 131 53 feet along the Northerly line of Main Street (66 feet wide), thence N41°30'40 'W 2127.23 feet along the Southwesterly line of the former railroad right-of-way. thence S88°40'09"W 981 67 feet along the South line of the NW/4 NW/4 of Section 29 to a point which is 297 East of the West line of the NW/4 of Section 29. thence N00°00 E 231 0 feet parallel with said West line, thence S88°40'09”W 97.0 feet, thence N00°00'E 100 0 feet, thence S88°40 09 W 200 0 feet, thence NOO°OO E 882 27 feet along the West line of the NW/4 of Section 29. thence N88°12'19"E 270 16 feet, thence N41°30'40 W 121 62 fee! along the Southwesterly line of the former railroad right-of-way thence S88°12'19"W 45 50 feet along the South line of the SW/4 of Section 20; thence N41°3040W 214 17 feet along The Southwesterly line of the former railroad right-of-way thence N00°41O' E 148 86 feet along the West line of the SW/4 of Section 20 thence S41°30’40"E 407 50 feet along the Northeasterly line of the former rarirood right-of-way thence N88°12 19' E 1068 38 feet along the South hne of the SW/4 of Section 20. thence N00°29'48 E 2338 10 feet along a hne which is 16 5 feet Easterly of and parallel with the West line of the E/2 SW/4 of Section 20 to a point which is 296 feet Southerly from the North line of soto SW/4. thence N88°40'43' E 420 0 feet parallel with the North hne of sa*d SW/ 4 thence N00°29 48 E 263 0 feet thence S88®40 43 W 280 0 toe’ thence NO1°19‘17"W 5.0 feet thence S88°40 43 W 58 0 feet thence S01°19^7"E 5 0 feet, thence S88°40 43“W 1414 97 feet thence NOO°41 40"E 33 0 tee’ along the West line of Section 20 to the ptace of beginning. Town 5 North. Range 10 West. Village of Caledonia Kent County. Michigan Section 1. This ordinance shall become effective upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general orcutanon AYES: All NAYS None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Jacqueline Cherry. Village Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing ts a true and complete copy of an Ordnance adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Catedon*a at a regmey meetmg neta on the date first stated above ana I further certify that public notice of such meeT ng was given as provided by law Jacqueline Cherry. Village Clerk (305) the HaHa box. Congratula­ tions ladies! You're doing fan­ tastic. keep it up! Positive action is: don't skip breakfast. Clean up crew is Arlene and Shelly . Carole presented “featured person" book to Arlene. Keep her in mind this week. A thank you was read from Carole V. Also a letter from Polly informing us of the Spr­ ing Workshop. April 24th By-laws were read concerning dues. We are changing the thank yous. Please thank per­ son before the meeting begins. Secret Pal thank yous will be done once a month. Topic tonight was on perfectionism followed by discussion. We closed with PRD pledge. We meet Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh-in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Please join us. Questions? Call Glorida at 698-2914. Business Services FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, Mi. 49055—Phone: (616)628-2056 Days (616)624-6215 Evenings. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620.____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation ♦Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. LAWN MOWING Best rates in the area. Free estimates. 795-7212. __________________ NOW OFFERING MAJOR Appliance Service. Call for appointment. 948-3052. TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. VINCE’S LAWN SERVICE: residential and commercial. Reasonable rates. Phone 795-3426. which is located adjacent to the media center Girls track wins opener Caledonia squad opened their 1993 season with an im­ pressive 78-50 win over Calvin Christian on Wednes­ day afternoon. Liz Mast set a new senior record in the discus with a throw of 123’2" and Katie Sobczak set a new freshman 3200m run record of 11:38 6 The Scots only points in the field events came on Mast’s discus throw and her shot put toss of 34' 10^’’. Wendy Faber medaled in the 100 meter (13.7) and 200 meter (28.8) dashes while Karyn Duba won the 1600 meter (5:27.7) and 800 meter (2:33.7) runs. Katie Sobczak captured the 3200 meter. Dorothy Benham was the other individual winner in the 300 meter hurdles (55.0). The 3200 meter relay team of Sarah Parbel. Sarah Flegel. Jody Hatrick and Katie Sobc zak won first with a time of 10:50.1. The 800 meter relay team of Heather Burns, Kelly Veiling. Amanda Wolfert and Wendy Faber won in I 58.0. The 400 meter relay team of Burns, Veiling. Benham and Faber was victorious in 55.0 The winning 1600 meter relay team of Duba. Wolfert. Heather Dodge, and Parbel recorded a 4:36.1. The team’s first league meet is Thursday. April 22 at Hud sonville and will compete in the Spartan Invitational this Saturday and the Caledonia Relays April 24. Freestyle wrestling club busy The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club had a busy spring break with two weekends of tournament competition. At Bryon Center April 3, earning medals were Dayne Fletke, second; Phil Corson, first; Blake Carter, second; Adam Nieland, third; Ethan Dozeman, second; Marc Carter, first; Tom Haynes, se­ cond; Israel Morales, third; Spencer Romph, fourth; Jeremy Vandefifer, fourth; and Luke Middleton, first. In the Belding and Otsego Tournament held on April 10 the following wrestlers earned medals: Blake Carter, first; Philip Corson, second; F.than Dozeman, first; Nathaniel Dozeman. second; Marc Carter, second; Tom Haynes, third; and Jeremy Vandefifer. Traveling to Charlotte for the Greco tournament on Fri­ day, April 9, medal winners included: Spencer Romph, first; Luke Middleton, se­ cond; andTy Middleton, first. Freestylers in Charlotte taking home medals were Billy Romph, first; Spencer Romph, second; Luke Mid­ dleton, second; and Ty Mid­ dleton, first. At Kenowa Hills, Brian Ploeg placed second in Greco and first in freestyle Boys track wins opener The Caledonia boys track team opened the 1993 dual meet season with a 85-52 vic­ tory over the talented Squires of Calvin Christian. The Scots quality depth in the distance races proved to be the winning difference as Caledonia cap­ tured 31 of the possible 32 points in the 800 meter run, 1600 meter run, 3200 meter run and 3200 meter relay. Taking first place for Caledonia were: Jason Minor in shot put (45’2”), Keith Bohez 19’4“ long jump. Craig Schmidt 4:44 0 1600 m run and 10:23.6 3200 m run, John Myers 2:09.2 800 m run, Alan Aho 52 4 400 m run. Karl Hofmann 42.65 300 in­ termediate hurdles, the 3200 meter relay team of Ben Lillie, Jesse Crydcrman, John Myers and Chris Holiday, 8:54.4, the 1600 meter relay team of Brad Allen, Karl Hof­ mann, Chad Neff and Chris Holiday and the 400 meter relay team of Brad Allen, Keith Bohez, John Winquest and Jon Oldfield. Scots with solid second place performances were Adam Paarlberg 11’0” pole vault, Ben Lillie 4:49.8 1600 meter run, Jesse Crydcrman 2:09.3 800 meter run and Ben Thompson 10:24.0 3200 meter run. Softball league meeting A Middleville softball league meeting will be W'ednesday, April 21, at 8 p.m at the Swamp Fox. The group needs president See more sports on page 18 a �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 20. 1993 / Page 17 Sara Poll wins highest rating in MSBOA contest Serving Our Country Nathan J. Austhof Navy Seaman Nathan J Austhof, son of Jack A Austhof of 3770 60th SE. Caledonia, recently deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, homeported in Norfolk. Va.. for six months to the Mediter­ ranean Sea as part of the air­ craft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt Battle Group The battle group will relieve the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy Battle Group which deployed in October 1992. This deployment marks the first time that a carrier battle group has sailed to the Mediterranean with a Special Purpose Manne Air-Ground Talk Force (SPMAGTF) on board. More than 600 Mannes will be embarked aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, which will be con­ figured with a specially tailored air wing The SPMAGTF will in­ clude a reinforced companysize ground combat element, an aviation combat element, and command and service support elements Six Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallions and four UM-IN Huey Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Barry H Carlen. nephew of Beryl J and Ruth M Delbndge of 7151 River Valley Private. Alto, recently deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, homeported in Norfolk. Va.. for six months to the Mediterranean Sea as part of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt Battle Group. The battle group will relieve the aircraft earner USS John F Kennedy Battle Group which deployed in October 1992 This deployment marks the first time that a carrier battle group has sailed to the Mediterranean with a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Talk Force (SPMAGTF) on helicopters will also be em­ barked aboard the Roosevelt. The SPMAGTF will enhance the battle group s felxibility and capability in dealing with a wide-range of contingencies As an adaptive force package, it is trained to conduct civilian evacuations, aircraft and personnel recoveries, maritime interdic­ tion operations and a host of other Navy/Marine Corps team missions. The 1990 gradiate of Caledonia High School joined the Navy in March 1991. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School junior basssist Sara Poll recently received a superior rating for her performance at the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association state competition The division I. or superior, rating is the highest a student can receive. Poll had to play a solo, scales and do sight reading for the judge evaluating her musicianship Her performance in the pro­ ficiency category of the MSBOA competition brought her an inv nation to play in the MSBOA Honors Orchestra, which will perform Saturday. May 8. at Western Michigan University The daughter of Ken and Jan Poll. Sara began with the violin in fourth grade and then switched to the bass about three and one-half years ago Besides playing in the CHS orchestra, she also performs with the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Barry H. Garten Official MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ed resolution to increase water rates and related service fees for the Village residents. Discus­ sion held. With no further discussion. Bray moved for adjournment. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Public hearing ad­ journed at 6:55 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (309) Morch 23, 1993 President Myers called the public hearing to order at 6 45 pm lor the purpose of discuss­ ing the proposed water rate in­ creases and related service fees for Village residents Present Bray French. Mugridge. Schellinger. and VondenBerg Absent Oliver the Council and Manager Monshum reviewed the propos Pre-Season McCulloch High Pressure washers $<iQQ95 199 1000 lbs. pressure. 3 HP motor............ 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As an adaptive force package, it is trained to conduct civilian evacuations, aircraft and personnel recoveries, maritime interdic­ tion operations and a host of other Navy/Marine Corps team missions. The 1972 graduate of Hud sonville High School joined the Navy in January 1975. Trojan jayvee softball team goes 1-2 Middleville's jayvee softball engaged itself in three high scoring games this past week versus Maple Valley and Gull Lake. At Maple Valley on Tuesday, the Trojans split a twin bill with the Lions losing the first contest 21*3. The visitors, however, managed to overcome their first game blowout by taking the second 11-3. Kelly Cowher went l-for-2 and struck out 11 from the mound in the team's second game win. At home last Monday versus Gull Lake, the Trojans fell to their guests 12-7. Cowher stroked two hits in four at-bats in the team's 1993 opener. Softball meeting The Middleville Softball Association will hold a team meeting Thursday. April 22. 7 p m at Spring Park All cap­ tains must attend. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hear ing to consider the following request. APPLICANT: Village of Middleville REQUEST: The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive citizen’s comments regarding proposed amendments to the Village of Middleville Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would, if adopted, amend the Village Zoning Ordinance as follows. 1. Amend the Section 5.2(c) to read, "Single family detach­ ed dwellings.” 2. Amend Section 6.2(a) to read, “Single family detached dwellings.” 3. Amend Section 7.2(a) to read, “Single family detached dwellings.” 4. Amend Section 8.2(a) to read, "Single family detached dwellings.” 5. Amend Chapter XIII on the 1-1 Light Industrial District in the following manner (a) Revisions to the required conditions section concern­ ing screening requirements and on-site vehicle circulation requirements. (b) Add a section concerning minimum industrial perfor­ mance standards which all uses in the zoning district must comply with. 6. Amend Chapter XVI on the Wellhead Protection Overlay District to make a correction in the legal description of Sec­ tion 16.3(2). 7. Amend Chapter XX on Signs in the following manner: (a) Amend Section 20.3(c) so freestanding signs have a minimum setback of zero (0) feet from the nearest street right-of-way line. (b) Amend Section 20.4(c) so freestanding signs have a minimum setback of 15 feet from the nearest street rightof-way line. 8. Amend Chapter XXI on Parking and Loading Spaces so as to revise Section 21.4 to provide new specific parking and maneuvering lane standards. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 4, 1993 TIME. 7:00 P.M. LOCATION:Middleville Village Hall 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by at­ tending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall. All information relative to this request may be reviewed at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, during normal business hours. Village of Middleville Planning Commission Dated: April 14, 1993 (302) L - ...... -........ �Page 18 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 20. 1993 SPORTS continued from page 16 Scots shows ‘no mercy’ versus Godwin in opener Behind the pitching of Bob Anderson and Chris Moore, the Caledonia baseball team cruised to victory in a 13-3 romp over host Godwin. The mercy rule was in effect and JV’s baseball results The Middleville junior var­ sity team saw Jerry Postma collect 5 hits this past week in­ cluding one double and a tri pie. Postma also knocked in 3 runs for the Trojans Other batters collecting hits in the new season were: Steve Austin, with three; Steve Con- verse, two hits; Jared Novak, two; and Chris DeBlaay. Jason Gearhart. Dan Kenyon with one hit apiece. Catcher Dwight Wade threw out two runners at se­ cond base and also picked a runner off third base. Scot boys & girls win The Caledonia boys and girls track team combined teams to win the Middleville Co-ed Relays Thursday after noon at Caledonia. The top three teams were Caledonia 88. Delton 78 and South Christian 63. In the shot put. Jason Minor and Liz Mast placed second The same two placed first in the discus with a combined throw of 245’8” Mast broke her own school record with a throw of 136’3*’. The 800 M relay team of Keith Bohez, Heather Bums, Alan Aho. and Wendy Faber was first as well as the 6400 M relay team of Katie Sobc zak, Ben Lillie. Sarah Flegal and Craig Schmidt (12:02). The Special Relay Team of Chris Holiday. Faith Blauwkamp. Jon Oldfield, and Amanda Wolfert were first (4:17.6) as well as the 1600 M relay team of Brad Allen. Sarah Parbel. Alan Aho and Karyn Duba 4:00.6. Second place finishes were recorded by the 3200 M Relay Team (Cryderman, Dodge. Myers. Parbel). the Spring Relay (Bums. Aho. Faber. Allen) and the Distance Medley team (Schmidt, Benham. Parbel. Duba). The Middle Distance team (Hatnck. Hofmann. Faber. Hofman) recorded third place finishes. the game ended after five in­ nings. In the fourth inning, the Scots scored eight runs, mostly on walks from Wolverine starter Jason Verhust. Anderson also showed a little wildness in his 1993 debut, a reason Scots coach. John Klunder, at­ tributed to opening day "jit­ ters." "Considering it was the first game and all. the team did quite well." he said, "a lot erf those walks can be tied to the weather.’ When the team was without free passes around the base paths, third baseman. Matt Barr and a few of his fellow teammates collected a few hits in-between. Barr stroked two hits, which brought in four scores adding to the game to­ tal of 13. Adam Gall and Mike I lovenaar scored twice on the day, with Hovenaar adding a double in the process. Relieving Anderson after the third inning was the effec­ tive southpaw. Moore, who entered the game in the fourth inning. In two frames of work. Moore stuck out four and walked only one. In the team’s game versus Ottawa Hills on Thursday the Caledonia’s Mike Hovenaar scores one of his two runs on the day Scots fell to the hosts 11-3. Game statistics from the Ottawa contest and Caledonia's tournament in Hamilton were not available before press time. T_„* Today ______ the learn hosts Byron Center at 4 p.m. Plenty of reserve power in this workhorse CHS senior soccer players Jon Ramsey, left, and Jeremy Whitwam hove been named to the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches All-Academic Soccer Team. The honor is based on the athlete's academic achievements and soccer skills. 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Sherman St., Nashville • (517) 852-1910 CHS soccer players named to state All-Academic Team by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Two Caledonia High School senior soccer players have been named to this year's state all-academic team Jon Ramsey and Jeremy Whitwam are among approx­ imately 100 Michigan high school players who earned the honor, which is presented an­ nually by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association David VerMems, chairman of the MHSSCA All­ Academic Team program, said that senior players are chosen for the team, based on their high academic achieve­ ment and their soccer skills To qualify. athletes must be a senior on the varsity squad, carry at least a 3.5 grade pen nt average, and be nominated by his or her coach and school. Ramsey, an all-conference striker, has played three years on the varsity and this year was chosen team captain He carries a 3.92 grade point average at Caledonia, and after graduation plans to ma­ jor in communications at either Michigan State Univer­ sity. Northwestern University or Ithaca College He is the son of Stephen and Beth Ramsey of Caledonia Whitwam has played two years on the CHS varsity as a midfielder and earned the praise of coach Brian Broekhuizen for his ’outstan­ ding commitment and effort given to the sport and the team. ” Demonstrating commitment to academics as well, Whit­ wam carries a 3.85 GPA after four years at CHS. The son of Ron and Karen Whitwam. Jeremy plans to major in engineering at MSU. Broekhuizen, whose team this year compiled an 11-5-3 season record, said he was delighted to sec his athletes honored for their hard work in the classroom as well as on the playing field. Ramsey and Whitwam. too, said they were pleased with the award. “It’s really nice to be recognized for both grades and athletics,” Ramsey said. Each received certificates from the MHSSCA, which also will publish the names of the all-academic team members in its quarterly newsletter. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 20. 1993 / Page 19 Wilkinson sees positives in Scots tennis team’s 1st week Caledonia boys' tennis coach Sam Wilkinson felt going into the 1993 season that patience would be his team's key for success. Because of a young roster and tough ‘93 schedule, the third-year coach's only wish was to see gradual improve­ ment If the team's showing this past week is any indication of Wilkinson's desires, the coach can move on to his second wish of the young season. The Scots went undefeated in their opening week of play. Against Godwin last Tues­ day. the Scots thumped their opponents 6-1. In their matchup with nearby rival Middleville. Caledonia pulled out a close 4-3 win. Results from Saturday's contest in Middleville and yesterday's match-up in Hamilton were not available before press time. leading the Scots' charge in both wins was the team's No. 1 singles player, Jason Crisman, who captured both of his Godwin, Middleville matches during opening week. Versus Middleville. Crisman outlasted the Trojans Rob Kiel, 6-0, 6-2 in his second contest of the year. The Scots’ other three point-getters include No. 2 Eric Roger's decision over Brett Bremer, 7-5. 6-0, Dave l^arsen's 6-1, 6-4 win over Brian Baughman at No. 4 and the doubles duo of Mike Fer­ guson and Jared Oatley with victory over Erik Lake and Brad Bedford. 6-4,6-3. In Crisman’s first game of the year versus Godwin, the talented sophomore got the best of the Wolverine's Shaun Trong 6-0, 6-3. His teammate. Rick Grinstead, followed with another triumph downing Bob Fettered, 6-4,6-2. Eric Rogers and Dave I>arsen, the team's #3 and #4 singles, found no problem with their respective Wolver­ ine opponents, Mike Prinner and Jason Cuppress. Rogers' game total read a 6-2, 3-6, 62 win while Larsen took his victory in two sets, 6-4, 6-2. I was encouraged with our singles action," commented Wilkinson, "being as young as ttiey are, their play really surprised me." One area where Wilkinson would like to see improve­ ment would be in the team's doubles arena. Though his No. 1 and 2 doubles teams, Tom Beetham and Mike VandcrSprange and Mike Fergu­ son and Jared Oatley. respec­ tively won both of their matches at Godwin, Wilkin­ son would like to see im­ provement in their approach to their games. "Our doubles need to work on their fundamental strat­ egy," he said, "but overall, I was very pleased and surprised with our second doubles team. They stayed mentally tough." Today, the Scots square off, away, versus Ottawa Hills. Middleville girls golf team start season off with a 200 The Middleville girls' golf squad traveled to Byron Center for a double duel meet with Godwin and Grand Rapids Central. The Trojans shot a score of 200 placing them 70 strokes ahead of both Godwin and Central. Low rounds were Amy Ybema 48, Sarah Beute 49. Angie Payne 51 and Amy Missad 52. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP. 200 E. MAIN ST.. MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION No. SU-5 Notice is hereby given that on April 26, 1993 at 7:30 p.m., at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan the Thornapple Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Applica­ tion in an AR zone, Thomapple Township. The proposed special use is for mineral extraction and processing on Irving Road and more fully described as: THORNAPPLE PT W Vi W Vi Sec 2S4 10 lying NEly of Irving Rd . Ex Par NE Cor 40 rds N & Sby 14 rds E & W Cont 3ha M/L Also Pt Ely 20 A S Vi NE ’« Sec 264-10, tying NEly Irving Rd. Ex parcel Beg int. N Mi Li With Irving Rd., th al cen rd SEly dir 43 rds; th NEly rgt ang 20 rds th NWly rgt ang 22 rds; th NEly rgt and to int with N Vi Li. th W al Vt Li POB 86 A. Ex com W Vj W Sec 25-4-10 th W 14 rds for beg th W 300 ft th S 290 5 ft the E 300 ft th N 290 5 ft to beg Name and address of applicant Dennis L Wilson 8022 Irving Road. Middleville. Ml 49333 Permanent Parcel No 0814-025-008-00 The special use application may be inspected at the Thornapple Township offices daily 9 am to 4 p.m Any wntten comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary Mark Sevald, Thornapple Town­ ship Planning Commission, 200 E Main St.. Middleville. Ml 49333 Mark Sevald, Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thornapple Twp will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenal being considered at the election/meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling Thomap pie Township Clerk. 200 E Mam St. Middleville. Ml 49333 Telephone 795 7202 • THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP • NOTICE of HEARING to REVIEW PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Thomapple Township Planning Commission on Monday. Apnl 26. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the Township Hall. 200 E. Mam St.. Middleville. Michigan All interested residents may be heard at that time. . . The proposed text changes to the Zoning Ordinance, as adopted on July 15. 1991. and that became effective September 1, 1991, are as follows: THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 3.04 AUTOMOBILE REPAIR C. Automobile Repair • A.A-R Zone. Major or minor automobile repair subject to all requirements set forth in Section 15 06B and 15 06H, and further subject to all of the following 1. Not more than 4 vehicles stored outside at any time. 2. Must be located on conforming lot size. 3. All repairs to be made inside the building. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 3.40 ROADSIDE MARKET STAND ^building or structure used for the display and/or sale of farm products soley grown or produced on the premises upon which the structure is located. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 4.01 ACCESS TO AND FRONTAGE ON A STREET OR ROAD Changing to read Any lot created after the effective date of this Ordinance shall have frontage on a public street, public road or private road for a distance equal to the minimum lot width requirement of the district it is located in. In the case of a lot abutting on a cul-de-sac, the frontage on a street shall be a minimum of 30 feet provided that the lot width at the building setback shall meet the lot width requirements of the district it is located in. (See illustration 2). THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 4.02 ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURES Adding to the last sentence in: B. Detached accessory buildings or structures shall not be located closer than 5 feet to the rear lot line or closer Iran 10 feet to the side lot line and shall not occupy more than 30 percent of any required rear yard Detached accessory buildings or structures shall not be located closer than 30 feet to the water edge in the case of a water front lot (except that pump houses may be located within 30 feet of the water's edge if they do not exceed 3 feet in height) Detached accessory buildings shall not be located closer to the front lot line than the principal building is permitted, except detached accessory buildings in the “R” or "R-R” districts shall not be located closer to the front lot line than an existing residential building on the same lot. And, changing to read: E. In the “R" district, no accessory building structure, whether of a fixed or movable nature, may be built or located on any lot on which there is no principal building. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 4 15 PRIVATE ROADS Changing to read: A Private roads shall include all nonpublic roads providing access to 2 or more lots B Private roads are permitted in all districts in the Township. Private roads serving 5 or more lots shall require a special land use permit. And, in the second sentence of: “C” If the proposed private road is located in the "A" agricultural district, the Planning Commission shall also determine that there will be a minimal likelihood of conflicts arising between the owners of the lots served by the private road and the surrounding agricultural activities... And, in the second sentence of: “D” If a special land use permit is required for a private road (serving 5 or more lots) the application for it shall not be submitted until after the special land use for the project which the road will serve has been approved by the Planning Commission. And, changing and adding to “I” 7. Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum right-of-way of 50 feet and a minimum approved surface of 35 feet. 9. The Planning Commission may approve less than 35 m.p.h. design criteria with a posted speed of a minimum 10 m.p.h. less than the design speed. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 6.06 SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS Add: To all headings on chart: Minimum (Lot Width, etc., except height) Add: “R-R” Rural Residential 2 Family Dwellings (With or Without Public Sewers) Minimum Lot Area: 1.5 acres Minimum Lot Width: 200’ Minimum Front Yard: 40' Minimum Each Side Yard: 25' Minimum Rear Yard: 35’ Maximum Height: 35’ “R” Residential 2 Family Dwellings With public sewers Without public sewers 15,000 sq. ft. 60,000 sq. ft. Minimum Lot Area: 100’ 200’ Minimum Lot Width 30' 40' Minimum Front Yard 20’ 25’ Minimum Each Side Yard 30’ 35’ Minimum Rear Yard 35' 35’ Maximum Height Add to footnote: •Footnotes are an integral component of this section and shall be read in conjunction with the above tables (See page 64). Add to Footnotes: 9 Accessory buildings in "R" and "R-R” districts shall not be located closer to the front lot line than an existing residentia' building. (See 4.02B). 10 Frontage requirements as stated in 4.01 shall be followed in all cases. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: Add to the list in alphabetical order and reassign alphabet designation: 8.03 7.03 SPECIAL LAND USES ’ M SPECIAL ■LAND *~r' USES Auto Repair - A, A-R Auto Repair - A, A-R. Contractor Yards - A, A-R Contractor Yards • A, A-H. Golf course, country clubs, and athletic facilities. Golf course, country clubs, and athletic facilities. Group day care homes and child care centers Group day care homes and child care centers. THE TOWNSHIP HEREBY AMENDS THE FOLLOWING: Add to: 15.01 PURPOSE Permitted by Special Use A, A R Zone Contractor Yards - A. A-R Add to: 15.06 DESIGN STANDARDS Contractor Yards - A, A-R: Minimum lot size shall be at least 15,000 square feet, but not more than three acres (130,680 square feet) in size 2. All activities and storage related to this use shall setback a minimum of 50 feet from all side and rear lot lines 3 Ail tires parts, and bodies must be kept with a fully enclosed building or fenced on ail sides with a fence 6 feet in height No outdoor storage or use shall be permitted in the required front yard 5 Appropriate screening in accordance with Section 4.17 may be required by the Planning Commission to protect adjoining parcels. 6 All repair work should be made inside except when impractical. Outside repair should be completed in five working days. 7. Sections 12.04 through 12 08 from Chapter 12 shall be used when the Planning Commission deems it applicable This notice published by order of the Planning Commission of Thornapple Township, meeting on March 22, 1993 Mark 0. Sevald, Secretary Thornapple Twp. Planning Commission (277) �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 20, 1993 Call for Classifieds—Ph. 795-3345 Faro’s Miscellaneous TWO FOR YOU CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: S4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: S2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: S2.75 for 1st 5 words; 1 Oc each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10e each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. 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Susan Pries has been named valedictorian of the class after earning the highest grade point average of the 154 graduating seniors. The daughter of Don and Nancy Pries of Grand Rapids. Susan has earned many academic honors al CHS, including aca­ demic awards in each of her four high school years and membership in the National Honor Society. She also is a musician who has won recognition in district and state solo and ensemble band competitions. She plays cello in the high school or­ chestra and enjoys the piano. She was chosen for the 1992 Summer Science Institute and lists camping as (mw of her summertime activi­ ties. Skiing and boating are two favorite leisure pastimes. Susan works with her church youth group, has tu­ tored other students, and she served as a teen leader for the 1991 CHS Teen Institute. She will put her academic talents to work next fall at the University of Michigan, where she plans to study Jon Ramsey Krista Price medicine and eventually to specialize in family practice. The salutatorian for the Class of 1993 is Kristen Ncdy, daughter of Daniel and Isaura Neely of Caledonia. Active in many aspects of Holly Pelon Erin Peterson Jennifer Richard See top 10, page 2 Caledonia Twp. approves Country View in close vote by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week narrowly ap­ proved a controversial hous­ ing development that will in­ clude lots less than the two acre rural residential requirement. In a 4-3 vote, the board gave the go-ahead to developers Doug Bouma and Mick McGraw to construct a 38-home planned unit development (PUD) on a 66-acre parcel at 60th Street and Buttrick Avenue The issue throughout the controversy has been lot size. A Caledonia Township or­ dinance sets a two-acre minimum in the rural residen­ tial zone, and the Country View lots vary from as little as 1.25 to to as many as 3.5 acres, averaging about 1.7 in size. Adherence to the two-acre requirement would mean five or six fewer homes would be allowed in the project. Neighbors have objected to the undersize lots, even though developers included some attractive features in their plan, such as curving roads, common green space and a pond in the center of the development, a dry hydrant for fire protection and large lots behind landscaped berms along the perimeters They also have said they would pave the stretch of 60th Street between Whitneyvillc and Buttrick Avenues. However, neighbors of the project have turned out in force at Planning Commission and Township Board Meetings to urge denial of Country View. They claim that the township should stick to the two-acre minimum and not set a precedent for other developers to follow in avoiding the larger lot size in the rural residential district. Sw PUD, page 3 Retesting the water in Middleville shows it safe! by Margaret Fowler Magic show goes off with a bang Duane David (left) and Chad Featherly simulate a small-scale groin elevator explosion during the TK Fest 93 magic show. See more on page 10 Staff Writer Middleville water customers can rest assured that the tap water is safe to drink. The village water has never shown high concentrations of lead, (over the amount allow­ ed by federal standards) However, when sludge from the lagoons was tested as a requirement for making ap­ plication for state funding for the village sewer project, some detectable concentration of lead was found Besides prompting some changes in the sewer project plan, village ooficials decided to play it safe and double check the water supply The first testing on the three wells was done on March 24. Those samples were sent to BAB Water-Wastewater Con­ sultants Inc. in Moline. When the results came back April 9. the results were somewhat alarming, showing that only the primary well on the west side of the village showed no detectable lead The other two wells, one on the east side of the village and another one on the west side, Sw water, page 14 In This Issue... • Volunteers needed for Fourth of July celebration • TK band planning spring concert • Caledonia planners recommend OK to rezoning street • Special panel named to study CHS district’s facility needs �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 27, 1993 CALEDONIA ANNOUNCES TOP 10 SENIORS, high school life, Kristen earned academic honors for four years, is a three-year member of the National Honor Society and was cho­ sen for last year s Summer Science Institute. She plays French horn for the CHS band and orchestra and still found time to earn varsity letters in both basket­ ball and softball. She said she is proud of the Caledonia ”C" she earned as a member of the basketball team that went all the way to the "final four" in the Class B state tournament. This year she is senior co­ captain of the softball team. Kristen also is active in her church youth group's commu­ nity service program. Outside school, she enjoys camping, hiking, swimming and sports in general when she is not working at Daane's Food Store. Next year she will attend Michigan State University to major in pre-medicine and bi­ ology. After achieving her bachelor's degree, she hopes to attend two to four years of graduate school in preparation for a career in genetic engi­ neering and research or a re­ lated field. The other eight students named to the Top Ten are profiled in plphabetical order: Shannon Flynn has com­ bined her outstanding aca­ demic work at CHS with a number of volunteer activities. Besides her academic awards each year and her membership in the National Honor Society, Shannon has found time to volunteer at the Caledonia Library, be mentor for students at Caledonia Elementary; tutor middle school students through the NHS; participate in her church youth group, orchestra and choir; teach Sunday School; successfully serve as captain of a Bible Quiz team and join in mission trips to Spain and Mexico City. This summer, she will be a church camp counselor. Her love for horses has been extended to teaching rid­ ing and dressage and compet­ ing in dressage. She has been a riding instructor at a sum­ mer day camp, where she also taught art. gourmet cooking and languages. Shannon will attend either Grand Valley State University or Central Bible College next fall. Her career goals are still undecided, but she is consid­ ering veterinary medicine, psychology or a career in Christian service. In her "leisure" time, she enjoys drawing, painting and sculpture and likes to spend time horseback riding and in the out of doors. Elizabeth Mast has earned honors not only in academics, but also in music, athletics and drama. A member of the National Honor Society and the recipi­ ent of CHS academic awards each of her four high school years, Liz also has competed for several academic scholar­ ships. earned a district cham­ pionship in forensics, won second place for her singing in a state-wide "Talents for Christ" competition and played the lead roles in sev­ eral CHS musicals and plays. A three-year varsity letter winner in volleyball, she earned all-conference honor­ able mention honors as a ju­ nior and was named to the all­ conference team as a senior, when she also served as co­ captain of the team. She is a four-year varsity letter winner in track, earning all-conference, all-area and all-state honors as a junior when she won the state title in the discus. With track season just under way. she has been chosen captain of the CHS girls' team and already has broken her own school record in the shot put. An active member of the Alto Baptist Church, she sings in the choir, teaches in AW ANA and participates in music ministry. She has been on mission trips all around the country and works at Lincoln I^ke Baptist Youth Camp in the summers. She also has started an early morning prayer group "to support our school." Liz says she loves to work with people and will translate that love into a teaching career at the high school or middle school level, with special interests in counseling and communications. She plans to earn her college degree either at Grand Rapids Baptist College or the University of Michigan. She is the daughter of Harry and Patty Mast of Alto. Attending Grand Rapids Community College and then I^wrence Tech will help se­ nior Jennifer McCormick reach her career goals in architectural and interior design. CLIP & SAVE Great Gifts for... SUNDAY, MAY 9TH from... Village | Centre '“Mt C 891-1584 OPEN Mon., Tues., Sat. 10-6. Wed . Thurs., Fri. 10-8 CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES Dresses Jewelry Shoes Suits Co-ordinates Purses Denim Belts Swimwear Ask Mom what size she is... Blouse Slack Dress Shoe. Favorite Color __________________________ Our Personal Shopper will Help You Find Just the Right Gift for Mom CLIP & SAVE continuedfrom thefront page The daughter of Michael and Patricia McCormick of Caledonia, she has earned honors at CHS for her aca­ demic achievements and for perfect attendance. She is a three-year member of the National Honor Society and has received an academic award each of her four high school years. Outside of the classroom, she is busy as a member of her church's youth group and she also has tutored and worked as an elementary teacher s aide for two years. In the summer. Jennifer enjoys biking, working and traveling and she lists garden­ ing, reading, drawing and painting as her special inter­ ests and hobbies. Holly Peton says she is not sure yet about what career she will pursue, but she does know it will involve working with people. Her immediate plans, however, are to attend Michigan State University this fall, where she has been accepted into the Honors College. At CHS, Holly has earned membership in National Honor Society and academic awards each year. She also has been active in student government, serving as Student Congress representa­ tive, vice president and presi­ dent. She has been a member of the school pom pon squad for three years, serving as captain her senior year, and she has been a teen leader for the CHS Teen Institute for two years. She also was chosen to participate in the CHS Summer Science Institute. Through NHS, she has tu­ tored and served as mentor for elementary students, and she is active in her church youth group. She recently was awarded a Caledonia "C" by the school board. Holly also has been a piano student for 10 years, and she enjoys downhill skiing, water skiing and just "being with friends." She is the daughter of Bruce and Jeaneane Pelon of Caledonia. Top ten senior Erin Peterson also has combined hard work in her high school classes with many activities in the community. At CHS, she is a member of the National Honor Society, and served as its president this year. She also has earned aca­ demic awards each year and played basketball for three years. Her fellow students chose her as Homecoming Queen last fall, and as a freshman was chosen 'o represent her class on the Homecoming Court. Erin has volunteered her time as a counselor at a camp for those afflicted with muscular dystrophy, and she has volunteered at the Blodgett Memorial Medical Center pediatric wing. She has served as a tutor both for her peers and for middle school students, and she put her basketball skills to work coaching for three years in the Caledonia Youth Basketball program. During the summers, she has participated in church mission trips to New York City and Great Britain, and she works in the pro shop at the Saskatoon Golf Club. Erin plans to attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.. where she will prepare for a career in mission work. The dramatic talents of Krista Price have earned her first-place awards and even a scholarship in local, state and national speech and forensic competitions. The daughter of Carl and Beverly Price of Caledonia, she has been active in her church as well as earning aca­ demic honors at CHS. A member of the National Honor Society and a recipient of school academic awards. Krista also has performed with her church orchestra and choir and in church drama groups. Each summer she has par­ ticipated in a church mission trip, and has traveled to Canada. Northern Michigan and this year will go to Utah. A February graduate of CHS. Krista has been working as a teller at the State Bank of Caledonia until she leaves in the fall for Cedarville College in Ohio. There, she plans to major in elementary educa­ tion, with a specialty in upper elementary. In addition to all her school and church work, she enjoys playing and teaching the vio­ lin. Jon Ramsey also is com­ pleting a well-rounded high school career, combining aca­ demic achievement with an outstanding soccer record and active participation in church work and high school televi­ sion and communications pro­ jects. For his work in the class­ room, he has earned academic awards, membership in the NHS and the chance to partic­ ipate in the Summer Science Institute. His skills in soccer this year earned him all-conference status and he recently was named to the state all-aca­ demic team. He also has played on a Grand Rapids Area Soccer Association team for two years and has played in soccer tournaments around the Midwest. Jon has been a "camera man" for the Caledonia local cable channel, and he co­ founded a student-run produc­ tion company that has pro­ duced three movies. He has served as his church youth group treasurer for four years, and is active in Young Life and Campaigners. He volunteered at the Dolphin Research Center in Florida, and says he enjoys backpacking, camping and skiing. He also likes to travel and has been to Europe. The son ol Steve and Beth Ramsey, he plans to attend Northwestern University to pursue his interests in television/film directing and script writing. He also is interested in the field of international re­ lations. Jennifer Richard plans to become a commercial air flight pilot and specifically wants to fly rescue planes and helicopters for a hospital after completing her pilot training at Western Michigan University. An active person, Jenny enjoys all kinds of outdoor ac­ tivities. including camping, horseback riding, biking, running, scuba diving, fishing and snorkeling. She lists "summer" activities as water volleyball, water skiing, boat­ ing, mountain hiking and white-water rafting. She also likes tropical fish, reading, watching sports and. for a change of pace, plays the drums. Academically, she has earned the CHS academic award for four years, is a member of NHS and was cho­ sen for the Michigan State Alumni Junior of the Year award She has served as a class officer and Student Congress representative, and has earned varsity letters in track, volley­ ball and soccer. The daughter of Ric and Mary Richard of Caledonia, she also has volunteered as an AYSO soccer coach. A "Luke 18" church retreat leader, she has worked in the collection and distribution of food for the needy. She will begin her private pilot classes and her WMU studies at the university's Ixe Honors College this fall. 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Despite neighbors’ arguments, most of the com- Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Time waits for no parent... As a superintendent with children who have completed their school years and as a grandfather with children about to start on their school adventure. I would like to share with you an ar­ ticle from the "DeWitt-Bath Review." written by John Cook, superintendent of the DeWitt Public Schools. "Something caught my eye in the Sc^tt Elementary School Newsletter last week. It was a short notice about an orientation meeting at the middle school for next year’s sixth-graders. The heading read as follows: ‘"Middle school orientation for the class of 2000.’ "It seems like just yesterday to me when I realized tht next year’s kindergarten class was going to be the ‘class of 2000.' That was a milestone — and. as such, it was the subject of a number of newspaper headlines and articles. Now these same kids are preparing for middle school! "The parents are being invited to an orientation session... Then, the students themselves travel to the middle school... (there they will face — and conquer — the ultimate challenge facing the middle school student: Successfully opening a locker with a combination lock.) "I suspect that among the parents attending the middle school orientation there will be some having a difficult time believing they will soon have a daughter or son. in middle school Middle school! What happened, these somewhat bewildered parents may ask. to make me old enough to have a child in middle school? Now, 1 write this as a parent with three children in college... I tell you this so I speak with some credibility when I share this truth with our new middle school parents: Time waits for no parent. About the time you accept the fact that they are old enough to be middle school students, they are in ninth-grade and you are facet! with another shocker: Drivers ed. Then, you make it through the ninth-grade year (some say that’s one of life’s great accomplishments) and you begin to make peace with the fact that you are a ‘high school parent,’ the next thing you know brochures start arriving from places like San Diego State, Dartmouth, and Southwest Airlines Attendant Academy — and you are spending a lot of your time pouring over the very fine print of a FAF. (Translated: Financial Aid Form). "In retrospect, it all goes very quickly... Why am I telling you this? My object is not to depress you — but, rather to reassure you. As a parent you are not alone... Helping kids grow and change is our business... Working together one day, one semester, one grade at a time, we will create a truly capable young person. " I would like to thank Mr. Cook for the use of his column. I speak for all of us here at Thomapple Kellogg in saying that you too are not alone, and that we are working with you. the parent, to develop each student to become the best that he or she can be. miss loners stated that the PUD allows for flexibility in such requirements as lot size in return for other conces­ sions. such as those offered by the developers The Township Board, however, in March returned the recommendation to the commission to reconsider the two-acre issue But after “revisiting" the project at its Apnl 5 meeting, the commis­ sion voted 6-1 to stick to its original recommendation with no changes made to the pro­ posed project “The PUD allows the flex­ ibility to work with the developer to achieve a better finished look to the project than a straight rezoning would allow." explained Planning Commission Chairman Dick Dunn at last week’s Township Board meeting. "We felt that in terms of what was coming our way... it was to our advantage to ap- continued.from the,frontpage prove (the proposal). “After looking at the con­ cept. we felt that this was a fair development of this parcel... and we are not recommending any changes at this time." Dunn said that the commis­ sion also considered the mail that now was coming into the township office in support of the proposal Prev iously. most of the calls and letters had been opposed. The commission also noted that the soils on the property would tolerate such a project, and he pointed out that the density of homes in Country View actually is less than that proposed for the area in the township's future land use plan. The project also helps the township meet the require ment of supplying a variety of housing in the township. Dunn said. After allowing some citizen comments, both pro and con. LUNCH MENUS FOR THE WEEK... Thornapple Kellogg School W ednesday. April 28 Pizza. (H.S. Russo’s), bak­ Roast turkey, mashed ed beans, applesauce potatoes, com. dinner roll, NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk orange sherbet offered each day. Hot dogs Thursday. April 29 alternate choice of elemenEl. Dinosaur pasta, fries, taries. Variety of sandwiches pears, fruit snacks H.S., and salads at High School and Middle - spaghetti and bread. Middle. Friday . April 30 Caledonia Community High/Middle Wednesday. April 28 Chicken nuggets, com or french fries, fruit choice, roll, milk. Thursday. April 29 Sub sandwich, green beans or french fries, fruit choice, milk Friday , April 30 Elementary Wednesday. April 28 Chicken Fajita, com, ap­ plesauce. milk. Thursday , April 29 Sub sandwich, green beans. Vita Pup. milk. Friday , April 30 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, mixed fruit, roll, milk. Spaghetti/meat sauce, garden salad or fries, garlic bread, fruit choice, milk. Township Supervisor Jerry Good called for a vote, and Trustee Gordon Jousma mov­ ed to accept the recommenda­ tion of the Planning Commis­ sion to approve the PUD. In the 4-3 decision. Clerk Pat Snyder and Trustees Chip DeVries and Steve Gould voted “no.” In other business. the board: — Set 7 p.m. Wednesday. May 12, as the date and time for a public hearing on the special assessment for the preliminary engineering costs for the M-37 sewer project. — Unanimously approved the amended ordinance gover­ ning single-family residences. The new ordinance sets minimum provisions for all single-family homes, whether stick-built or manufactured housing. — Approved Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg as the assistant zoning administrator. — Authorized the country to proceed with an estimate for paving the section of 60th between Whitney ville and Buttock, with the township to be reimbursed by the developers of Country View Estates — Approved a new printer for the planner and an outside drop box for township mail. — Approved a 50 cents per hour raise for Township Deputy Clerk Joyce Abbott. — Heard a first reading of a recommended rezoning for the property owned by Bykerk Landscaping on 68th Street. (See related story.) | Obituary Clayton H. Veen MIDDLEVILLE - Clayton H. Veen, 71, of Barlow Lake, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 1993. Surviving are his wife, June A. Veen; his children, Al and Sandra Goodin, Marc and Beverly Veen, Scott and Clara Veen, Dennis and Ellen Buursma, Darlene Veen; many grandchildren and great­ grandchildren; brother-in-law, Roger Kramer; sisters, Walter and Florence Rietsma, Gordon and June Heerma, Elmer and Mary Lou Veen. Don and Connie Veen. Respecting Clayton’s wishes, private family services were held. Burial was at Coman Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. People may say l^as^jorn yesterday but I'm already worried abgut the future. It's because of somethinrfmy Daddy calls “inflation”. I’m not sure what it means but I know it could al,feci my chances'of going to “college" someday. Whatever that is! Breakfast Wednesday, April 28 Bagel/cream cheese or peanut butter, orange juice, milk. Thursday , April 29 Pancakes/syrup, ap­ plesauce. milk Friday , April 30 Sausage pattie. muffin, juice, milk. 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Broker, GRI........... 795-9521 TATE ANK 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST S E DUTTON 891-8113 698-6337 “THE MILLER REAL ESTATE ADVANTAGE” AS FULL MEMBERS OF BOTH THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS & THE BARRY EATON BOARD OF REALTORS. WE ASSURE YOU FULL EXPOSURE TO AU OF THE LIKELY BUYERS OF YOUR HOME, & ISN'T THAT WHAT YOU WANT? ALEDONIA All 3 Locations Open AB Day Monday thru Fnday and bl Noon on Saturday 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 795-3361 LC.NOCA �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 27, 1993 Thornapple Kellogg High School 1993 Honor Roll 9th Grade A/A- - Marlin Bender. Tarah Beuschel. Brett Bremer, Curtis Brinks. Michelle Butler. Traci Camp­ bell, Courtney Dehaan. Leah Dodd. Rene Ellinger. Paul Jamison. Robert Kiel. Kelly Nicholson. Maria Parker. Jeremiah Postma Honor Roll 3.5 and Above - Arnie Bergakker, Brian Brewer, Ruth Caton. Sean Crofoot. Shawn Davis. Jen­ nifer Deschoff. Adelaide Devine. Bradley Enders. Ten Fitch. Jason Gearhart, Timothy Hannan. Christine Hypnar, Andrea Kokmeyer, Michelle Merlau. Megan Oliver, Katie Polhemus, Amber Sans. Dionna Sher­ man. Dwight Wade. Joshua I Lu# Welton. Honorable Mention 3.0 to 3.49 - Samuel Alexander. Joel Barnhill. Cheryl Blain. Ethan Buist, Jamie Byars. Amanda D’Water. Lisa DeVries. Man­ di DeWitt. Tracey Funnell. Bruce Higgins. Cynthia Hiler. Kelly Holwerda. Konnne Hutchens. Jill Kelley. Daniel Kenyon. Benjamen Knauss. Angela Kuhtic, Abigail Labin. Melissa Landman Christopher Marble. Tiffiny Middleton. Michael Mrozinski. Andrew Myers. Jared Novak. Thaddeus Otto. Robert Peters. Stephanie Pot­ ter. Ted Reid. Robert Reunnk. Lance Robertson. Trevor Sc hut. Samantha Sher­ man. Rebecca Singleton. Adam Smith. Alison Space. 1 l*^ (J® Ryan Streeter. Brian Syswerda. Jason Van Elst. Jessica Vanaman. Raechelle Walker. Chanda Wenger. Amy Wieringa. Benjamin Wiese. Kelly Williams. 10th Grade A/A- - Christopher DeBlaay. Rhonda Hesslink. Kevin Holst. Melanie Johnston. Laura Nelson. April Scharphom Honor Roll - Sarah Allore. Jeremy Anderson. Gina Boersma. Sarah Brady. Nathan Bundy. Kan Bustraan. Jessica Coe. Jennifer Dykstra. Chadwick Foster. Jamie Giar. Vikki Jansen. Gary Ketchum (Zehr). Kelly Kollar. Bonny McMurray. Justin Middleton. Emily Nicholson. Sonya Recollet, Kiley Thaler. Jen­ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45 a m . 11 00 a m & 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" M-37, north of Middleville Sunday School................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................9:45a.m. Sun. Morning Worship..............10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service............................. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................... 6:45p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Awana...................................................................... 6:45p.m. (Guinea United Vrcllircu (flljunl} KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN w [L . 1A/ 1 f PHONE: 698-8252 | Sunday Services......... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Christian Education Classes........ 11:00 a.m. Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor 708 West Main Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Mass.................... 9 00 am & 1100 a m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School....... 11:00 a.m. Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 11 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 795-2391 Sunday Services......................................... 10:30 a m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone: 891-9t>06 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia 4 Middleville St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service........................... 10:00a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School................................................. 11:15a.m. Sunday School Evening Worship Service.............................. 6:00p.m. Sunday Morning Worship YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Rev 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 111 Church Street "The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus Chnst is Lord" SurrOor School............................... .............. 9 30 a m. "a new and exciting fellowship" 891-8028 "People Who Care” west of stop light Wesleyan Church Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning service*, Sunday Morning Worship Carawaj Si puppet ministry for K4th during evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........................ 9:30a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday School............................................ 9:45-10:45 Sunday Evening Service............................................6:30p.m Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults. High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. For information call: 891-81 19 Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM D0U8LESTEW. Youth Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 908 West Main Middleville, Vz mile Phone 891-9259 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass........................... 5 00 p.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday Services........ 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Michele Nicholas. Jennifer Reid. Robert Seger. Sarah Turner. Brooke Van Elst. Kathryn Zoemer Honorable Mention - Met ta Bedrick. Katie Berg. Jeremy Bolenbaugh. Jason Clark. James Cole. Katie Cur­ tis. Duane David. Jacob Dussia. Chadwick Featherly. Cynthia Fox. britt Haraburda. Jennifer Head. Jamie Hermenitt. Glen Hess. Richard Hiler. Jeremy Hoff. Philip Johnson. Timothy Keizer. Stacia Kooiman. Suzanne Landman. Bridget Loftus. Isaac McCloud. Amanda Osborne. Mark Overbeek. Stephanie Penn­ ington. James Ramey. Deanna Reed. Timothy Rothhaar. coot to naif paga Karen Richards. Holly Roemer. Scott Scheib. Kary Schondelmayer. Jamie Smith. Brett Suwyn. Tara Titus. Amanda Townsend. Jessica Veen. Jennifer Wohl ford. Erin Wolverton. Amy Ybema. Gina Yoder. 11th Grade A/A- - Sarah Beute. Steven Buchholtz. Meagan Mid­ dleton. Amy Missad. Joshua Parker. Brandon Pennington. Carla Ploeg. Jessica Pratt, lamie Strater, Kendra Weatherhead. Michell Wellman. Honor Roll - Sonya Chris­ tiansen. Jeffery Demaagd. Michele Evans. Jamie Holes. Carrita Ingersoll. Sarah Jar­ man. Jennifer Lewis. Steven Matison. Heather Miller. nifer Wiennga. Ryan Winchel. Sarah Wisniewski. Ryan Zawierucha Honorable Mention Amanda Ayers. Justin Blake. Andrew Brewer. Rachel Brock. Lisa Cash. Randolph Caton. Jason Clinton. Pamela Cooley. Wendy Dickinson. Carol Dominguez. Kara Echtinaw. Arnie Evans. Amanda Flieraman. Benjamin Forbes. Angela Gildea. Enc Griffith. Danell Haigh. Shane 11 Haigh. Bethny Hardy. Amanda Hull-Neeson. Sarah Kaechele Matthew Liu. Kerri McNees. Malisa Merlau. Scott Meyers. Penny Minor. Came Mugridge. Christina Oaks. Nichole Pennington. Sarah Potter. Courtney Rich. Parmelee Morning Worship............. 9 30 am Middleville Sunday School............... 9 45 a.m Morning Worship................................ 11 00 a m 8:30 a m 9:<5 a m. 11 00 a m. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH -T 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7901 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages 1 Sunday Worship 10:00 am , JL. Sunday School 1115 a.m. jp* Sunday Morning Wortfup......................... 10 30 a.m Scrday Evening Wortfvp...........................6 00 p.m. Wea Midweek Prayer k &bte Study....... 7-00 p.m S&ejxxson Jotxor Pastor oastor i tdwe jxrer McscDif “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ......... 1000 a.m. Morning Worship ........... 1100 a.m. Evening Worship........... ................. 6 00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Wednesday Family Night’ —L—/•Mpl'uLh\ Z 6 (X) p m Church Office Phone — 795-9266 HHjc ODlH Glime £8rtlpidist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10 00 a m Morning Worship........... 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68lh St. near Whitneyville Ave. ATijkP/*S S Ki/CtKkrN* Church School. Sunday 10:00 am Morning Worship...... 11 00 a m Evenin8 Worship......... 6 00 p.m Wed Fellowship......... 7.30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun ana News, Middleville, Ml I April 27, 1993 I Page 5 | ANNIVERSARY TK HONOR, continuedfrom page 4 Jay me Sc hut. Amy Snider. Jesse Stray zewski. Brian Thomas. Donald Toler. Jason Tutsch. Jeremiah Wert, Benicia Yoder 12th Grade A/A- - Melissa Chiebana. Geoffrey Cook. Melanie Cooper. David Dehaan, Becky Fitch. Catherine Hart. Shannon McClelland. Jared Miller. Mark Pullen. Darla Stewart, Kimberlee Wohl ford. Shelly Wolverton Honor Roll Robin Basarabski. Richard baughn. Charles Broun. Sarah Count. Laura Donker. Becky Fliearman. Christian Foster. Mandy Hardy. Corey Harrison. Cory Heald. Martijn Heemels. Rachel Hillman. Angela Jerkatis. Ryan Kiel. Melanie Mayet. Shannon McMurray. Tracie Middleton. Michelle Nelson. Seth Nelson, Brian Newhouse. Sara Postema. Teracia Potts. Ryan Recker. Mandee Rick. Kristine Roehl. Timothy Rybiski. Owen Sabin. Tnsha Shook. Bryan Thompson. Mindy Trurer Honorable Mention Justus A ley. Theresa Baer man. William Baldry. Moni­ que Barber. Todd Boonstra. Sara Bruin. Jody Chapin. Dylan Coleman. Jason DeVnes. Matthew Dykstra. Brandon Feltzer. Leigh Flynn. Amanda Henley . Emi­ ly Henning. Adam Hoisted. Lucas Kidder. Timothy Kietzman Melinda Lake. Victoria Mack. Amy Madden. Timothy McCulligh. Mark McNutt. Katrina McWhinney. Benjamin Meehan. Robert Middleton Jr.. Moeller Edward. Scott Oliver. Timothy Rapahel. Jodie Robertson. Jamie Rolison. Kelly Schondelmayer. Curtis Thaler. Jill Townsend. Sonja Webb. Lindsey Webster. Rick Weidman. Jennifer Wiesenhofer. Jason Wilkins. Brent Wustman. Chapmans to sing at Redeemer Covenant Pelfreys to celebrate 40th Horley and Glenda Pelfrey will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Friday, April 30. There will be an open house in their honor Saturday, May 1, at Riverbend Hall, 533 W. State St., Hastings, from 4 to 8 p.m. The couple were married April 30, 1953, in Rome, Go. They have two sons, Harley (Cecil) Jr., his wife Sue and their son, Maxwell, of Lake Odessa; and Bill J. and wife, Lori, of Woodland. Friends and relatives are invited to the open house. Redeemer Covenant Church of Caledonia will br­ ing Christian vocalists and writers Steve and Annie Chapman for an evening con­ cert at the Caledonia High School auditorium, at 6 p.m. Sunday. May 2. Raised on the mountains of West Virginia the Chapmans write, play and sing songs the deal with interpersonal rela­ tionships. using Scripture and personal testimony as their source. "Musical am­ bassadors to the family.” as Dr Janies Dobson calls them, the Chapmans present a straightforward message of the Gospel. The Chapmans have numerous albums (including a “musical” focusing on family commitment) in national distribution — all dealing with real-life situations such as meeting one’s spouses needs, rekindling the romance in marriage, parenting and its challenges, and “dating” from a biblical perspective Most recently Steve and Annie have appeared as featured guests of Dr. Dobson in his new film series “Turn Your Heart Toward Home. ” They have also authored two books. “Married Lovers, Married Friends" and “Gifts That Kids Can’t Break. " Tickets for the Chapman concert are $4 per person in advance. $5 at the door. Ad­ vance tickets are available through Baker Book House (East Paris location only), at Cutlerville Christian Bookstore, and by calling the Redeemer Covenant office at 698-8001. TK Spring Carnival to benefit .I.G. Armstrongs to mark golden anniversary Ted and Phylis Armstrong will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, May 1. from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church Fellow* ship Holl, 912 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa. The Armstrongs have three children, Ted and Karol of Vineland, N.J., Tom and Mary of Ann Arbor, Kathy and Ned Swift of Lowell, Ml and five grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to share the occasion with them. They request no gifts, please STEVE & ANNIE CHAPMAN Sunday, May 2 6:00 pm At the Caledonia High School auditorium Ku Advance tickets $4 avertable by eating Sponsored by rcc es^sx ? asc ata*&e w Redeemer a-' Soo* House 29th ana East Pans. •£&!• Covenant Church ________________ Worshipping at 9 30 am Sundays at the Dutton Or. stan *.bo*e School. on Hanna Lake Avenue north ot 63th Street 693—3001 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer McFall Elementary School will be the site of bunches of games, food, and fun Satur­ day. May 1 during the TK Spring Carnival. All proceeds from this year’s event will go to the Playground Improvement Group (P.I.G.). said Vickie Rick, chairwoman of the carnival. She is relying on donations to furnish cakes for the cake walk and other baked goods to sell Any baker who wants to help should bring the goodies to McFall either on Friday, April 30. or in the morning before the carnival, which runs from II a m to 2 p.m. Lunch items will be available m the cafeteria, along with goodies from the bake sale This year, even the adults will have a game geared just Leighton church plans banquet Leighton United Methodist Church is bus) preparing for its annual Mother and Daughter banquet Friday. April 30. at 6:30 p m in the Church Parish House There will be a short pro­ gram prepared and presented by some of the mothers and daughters of Leighton CREATE Ministries to visit Middleville A sacred concert will be presented by Create Ministries at the Middleville United Methodist Church Sunday. May 2, at 7 p.m. Kent and Sue Bowden and Victor and Linda Schiros will offer a unique performance of music, chalk art. drama, clowning, preaching and teaching The Lansing-based group travels all over the nation to present their program of faith through music, art. drama and humor There will be no charge for the program, but. a free-will offering for support of the ministry will be taken. Join America In Prayer on Thursday, May 6 Thursday, May 6, is America s 1993 National Day of Prayer. Please take five minutes at 12 noon to: Acknowledge our dependence upon God. THE ANNUAL Give thanks for the many blessings He has given us. Ask God to guide our leaders and to bring W healing, reconciliation, ' and wholeness to our nation and all its people. NATIONAL. k DAY OF.I Th» HurrT wOe-Mav There are many ways you can participate in our Annual National Day of Prayer. To find out what you can do contact one of the churches below. This ad is sponsored by the following churches: for them, according to Rick. Anyone interested in check­ ing out the progress of the P.I.G. can look at a booth set up with information about the project and its progress. The 4-H club will also be holding a bike rodeo. Caledonia Christian Reformed First Baptist of Middleville Holy Family Catholic Leighton United Methodist Peace Reformed Whitneyville Bible P.J.’s SERVICES (Formerly P.J. s Mobile Wash) ...HAS EXPANDED TO SERVE YOU BETTER We now have the following services available: • Seawall • Dock & Deck Construction • Exterior Home Cleaning • And Mobile Washing of All Kinds \ Ph. 616-374-0266 SAVE 10% ON MOBILE WASHING for EARLY BOOKING k 7 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 27, 1993 TK senior takes first in regionals Rachel Hillman, a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, earned a first-place rating in oratory at the Michigan regional forensic competition at Big Rapids High School Saturday. April 17. This accomplishment allows her to compete at the state finals, which will take place April 30 and May 1 at Western Michigan University Forensic speech competi­ tion is a speaking activity By Sen. Dick Posthumus Rachel Hillman divided into two categones. public speaking and literary interpretation Any high school in Michigan is eligible for participation in the in­ dividual events program. However, to participate in the tournament, a school must be a member of the Michigan In­ terscholastic Forensic Association (MIFA). The individual who takes part in the individual events activities sponsored by the associated must be considered a full-time student and must represent only one school in which the individual is enrolled. During the duration of each tournament, a student may compete in only one of the specific individual events, which include broadcasting, dramatic interpretation, duo interpretation, extem­ poraneous speaking, im­ promptu speaking, infor­ mative speaking, multiple in­ terpretation. oratory, poetry and interpretation, prose in­ terpretation. sales speaking and storytelling. Mark Pullen cornerstone ra realty inc. 4? 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* L=J Capitol Commentary Mark Pullen selected Rotary Student for the month of March Senior Mark Pullen, son of Mrs. Carol Goodsell of Mid­ dleville, was chosen as the “Rotary Student of the Month” for March at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Described as “an excellent example of what is right in TK’s student body,” Pullen is an individual highly respected by his peers and teachers alike. He has displayed ac­ complishments including a 3.98 over-all grade point average in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and taking the AP test in calculus as a junior. He had leadership roles in the American Com­ puter Science League, where he was helpful at explaining the complex topics to his peers and in constructively en­ couraging them to prepare for the competitions He also was regional cham­ pion of the American Com­ puter Science League. MVP and captain of the cross­ country team, took part in ten­ nis, bowling league. National Honor Society, volunteer tutor, church youth group, church choir. Science Olym­ piad and Quiz Bow I. Future plans include pursu­ ing a math major and teacher certification at Michigan State University. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Problems in Adopting Procedures Last year Lt. Governor Connie Binfeld issued a report in her capacity as chairperson of the Special Commission on Adop­ tion that addressed the many problems of the adoption system. The commission's goal was to make it easier to facilitate adop­ tions without unnecessary delays. One of the problem areas she addressed centered on interstate adoptions. These problems have become evident through the anguish of an Ann Arbor couple, Jan and Roberta DeBoer. The Legislature is stepping forward to provide a solution to these types of cases. What should have been a joyous experience for this family has instead been a series of court battles to keep the baby they’ve had almost since birth. Consider the bizarre circumstances of the case. First, the biological mother deliberately names the wrong man as the child's biological father. A short time after putting the baby up for adoption, she tells the real father of the child’s birth ami he begins proceedings to claim legal custoy of the baby who has now been placed with the DeBoers Further problems arise when it is learned the attorney for the adoption took baby Jessica from the biological mother sooner than Iowa law permits. If that weren’t enough, the biological parents are not married and expecting another child almost any time now. As extraordinary as these circumstances may be. the situa tion certainly is not the fault or the making of the DeBoers They and their daughter Jessica are the innocent victims of an adoption gone awry. Michigan lawmakers will soon be looking at a bill to clarify this adoption nightmare. The Senate Family Law. Criminal Law and Corrections Committee has already approved Senator Jack Welborn's bill that would give a “prospective adoptive parent” legal standing to bring an action for custody of the child. The legislation would give legal standing the right to file a lawsuit — to prospective adoptive parents who have had custody of a child at least six of the nine months preceding in­ itiation of a custody action. The DeBoers were granted custody of Jessica by an Iowa court following the natural mother’s and named father's relm quishment of their parental rights. However, those rights were rescinded Dec. 3, 1992 when the Iowa Supreme Court held that the natural father’s rights should not have been terminated The same day the DeBoers’ rights to Jessica were terminated in Iowa, they filed in Michigan for custody of the baby. The most recent developments in the case happened when a Washtenaw Circuit Court granted the DeBoers custody of the child. The Michigan Court of Appeals, however, ruled the lower court lacked jurisdiction in the case. Further, the Court of Appeals held that since the rights the DeBoers had to Jessica were terminated Dec. 3, 1992 by an Iowa court, they had no legal right to bring a custody action in Michigan. Jan and Roberta DeBoer are the only mother and father little Jessica knows. I have no doubt her biological mother and father love her as well, but this case must be decided based not on the interests of adults but on the best interests of this child Hopefully, Michigan lawmakers will be able to help the DeBoer family in some small way as they continue their legal battle to maintain their very real and very loving family. Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto where he farms 500 acres ATTENTION Home Owners Do you need a new roof or siding^ Maybe you've wanted a new kitchen or bath, or an addition, or your basement remodeled, but can't afford the cost of the labor Then call... Wolf Rd. Construction We offer quality work, for a price that will allow you to do the work on your home that you've wanted ta do, but didn't think you could afford Can 765-3057 for a FREE Estimate �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 27, 1993 / Page 7 Information meeting setfor May 13 Pom pon Club opens up for seventh and eighth grade girls by Barbara Gall The Caledonia High School pom pon program next year will expand, just like everything else in the Caledonia Community Schools CHS pom pon coach Cindy Gless has announced the for­ mation of a club for seventhand eighth-grade girls who think they might enjoy pom pon dancing *’We want the girls to get a feel for what ‘pom' is. so they know whether or not they might like to be on the high school squad.'* Gless explained. Dance experience is not re­ quired. she emphasized. An informational meeting has been scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Thursday. May 13. in the middle school cafeteria. Gless said the new club is open to any interested seventh- or eighth-grade girl. No one will be ‘cut.* Plans for the new club in­ clude a one-day summer workshop taught by a profes sional instructor After school begins in the fall, the club would meet perhaps twice a month, depending on the number of girls participating and their schedules. Gless said. “The goals of the club are The workshop for this 42-member elementary pom pon squad was so successful that a middle school pro­ gram is being introduced for next year. to teach the basics and to have fun,'* she said. She added that girls on other sports teams are welcome to join, as the pom pon club will work around their schedules Whether they play other sports or not. however, the middle school “poms" will have the experience of perfor­ ming in front of the fans. The club is scheduled to perform at two “78er“ football games next fall and at two boys’ basketball games in the • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD • April 21. 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7 35 p.m. at 250 Maple St Caledonia. Present Supervisor Good, R. DeVries Gould. J DeVries. Jousma Dielemon. Snyder. Also Present Attorney Jim Scales. Randy Wilcox. Dick Bax ter and several citizen*. MINUTES Approved at printed. BILLS Moved J DeVriet. sup­ port Joutmo to approve bills as printed Ayes Joutmo. Dieleman, Snyder. Good. R. Devries. Gould, J. DeVries. Mo­ tion Carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT: Reviewed by Super­ visor Good. COUNTRY VIEW ESTATE: Dick Dunn reviewed the plan. Land Use Plan calls for Low Density, 40.000 square foot lots. Discus­ sion was held. Moved Jousma, support R. DeVries to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Coun­ try View Estate. Ayes Dielemon. Good. R. DeVries Jousmo. Noyes: Snyder. Gould, J. DeVries. Motion Carried. VILLAGE SEWER EXPANSION Jim Scales and Rondy Wilcox reviewed the expansion. Con­ tract has been approved with the County. Moved Snyder, sup­ port Dieleman. to approve resolution to hold a public hear ing on Moy 12th to determine a special assessment roll and establish a district. Ayes Snyder Good R DeVries Gould J. DeVries. Jousma Dieleman. Motion Carried AERIAL OF SEWER DISTRICT Moved Snyder support Gould to re-approve authorization to have on aerial of the sewer col­ lection system. Ayes Good. R. DeVries. Gould J. DeVries. Jousma, Dielemon. Snyder. Mo­ tion Carried CAMPAU/KETTLE LAKE A tour of Lowell and Foremost it scheduled for May 4th. Will meet at Kettle lake School at 6 15 p.m. Thursday. May 13th the Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m Rondy Wilcox reported on the Lansing meeting, using Act 307 funds will not be possible. There may be other options. He will check into those A study of the area need to be done for recommendations and a remedy for the area. Moved J. DeVries, support Jousma to approve the study for a cost not to exceed $2,970.00. Ayes R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries, Jousma, Dielemon. Snyder, Good. Mo­ tion Carried. FUTURE GROWTH COMMIT TEE: Report on the meeting held was given by Don Jokel. Meetings will be held on the se­ cond Tuesday of the month Next meeting will include a report for the Kent County Sheriff Dept. ORDINANCE #93-32 MINIMUM PROVISIONS FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Moved J. DeVries, support Jousma to adopt changes for Or­ dinance 093-3Z. Ayes: Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma Dieleman Snyder, Good. R. DeVries. Mo­ tion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Given by J. DeVries. 1st reading for Bykerk rezoning. LIBRARY BOARD REPORT Given by Snyder. Library board disappointed in the inch by inch fund drive. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT Given by Gould. PLANNING COMMISSION AP POINTMENT Commissioner Roger Keating s term is up for re-appointment. Expressed in­ terest to continue. Comment was mode to allow other citizens a chance at these appointment. Moved Jousma. support J. DeVries to extend Keatings term until a re-appointment is mode Ayes J. DeVries. Jousma. Dielemon Snyder. Good R DeVries. Gould. Mo­ tion Carried CEMETERIES Some discussion was held on winter burials, marking of groves, lack of property. PRECINCT WORKER APPOINT MENT Moved Snyder, support J. Devries to appoint the precinct workers as printed by Snyder. Ayes: Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Good, R. DeVries, Gould. J. DeVries. Motion Carried. 4th of JULY DONATION: Snyder report that the insurance for the fireworks would run bet­ ween $500.00 and $600.00. Recommended no donation at this time until a firm price for fireworks coverage could be ob­ tained and then a decision could be mode. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT: Reviewed Deputy Clerk Joyce Abbott. Recommendation to raise her hourly salary from $6.50 to $7.00. Moved J. DeVries, support R DeVries to approve Personnel Committee recommendation. Ayes: Dieleman. Snyder. Good. R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries, Jousma. Motion Carried. TREASURER REPORT Review­ ed by R. DeVries. BUDGET AMENDMENT Moved Snyder, support Dieleman to amend budget as reported by Snyder. Ayes: Snyder, Good, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman. Motion Carried. ASSISTANT ZONING AD­ MINISTRATOR: Supervisor Good reported that at Planner VanderPloeg s annual review the Personnel Committee recommended to appoint Plan­ ner VanderPloeg as assistant zoning administrator. Moved Snyder, support Gould to ap- winter. Gless said that while the middle school group will not compete with other schools, it will accompany the varsity squad to some competitions to learn and “to lend some support.” She said that last year's slementary pom pon .workshop drew more than 40 participants. and their perfor nance at a CHS varsity boys' basketball game was such a success that she wanted to provide middle school girls the same opportunity. “Other school districts have found a middle school pom pon program to be very suc­ cessful I discussed the idea with (CMS Principal) Clark Volz, and he thought it was a good idea The seventh and eighth-grade teachers were very supportive, too.” Gless said. Any girls interested in the club, but who might not be able to attend the May 13 meeting should leave their names at the Caledonia High School Athletic Office (891-0211) so they can receive all the necessary information John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available cont to next page We will be 2 ACRES UNDER ONE ROOF Thousands of Hanging Baskets Hundreds of Varieties of Annuals Full Line of Vegetable Plants for Your Garden • Nice Selection of Perennials FITNESS FOR YOU Geraniums - Color Bowls and More! Held at Page Elementary - SCHEDULE - Cherny MON. Power Step • 6:30 GREENHOUSE WED. Aerobics • THIRS. Power Step • 6:30 One Time Per Week Two Times Per Week Three Times Per W eek /\ *14 *24 ..................... *30 L If you are paying per class, the cost is $4 00 Just 2 miles South of Caledonia on M-37 795-8811 OPEN Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Closed Sun. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 27, 1993 CALEDONIA TWP. BOARD MEETING, continuedfrompage 7 point Plonner VonderPloeg os assistont zoning administrator. Ayes Good. R DeVries. Gould J DeVries, Jousma Dieleman Snyder. Motion Carried COUNTRY VIEW ESTATE ROAD PAVING Rood estimate to do a study to reconstruct 60th St. from Whitneyville to Buttrick. Moved Jousma support Dielemon to approve the study to reconstruct 60th St Ayes R. DeVries. Gould J. DeVries. Jousma Dielemon Snyder Good. Motion Carried C TEC AGREEMENT Super visor Good report that the agreement wos returned. Meeting with the cable board wos held. They will be re-doing Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Mam St Caledonia Michigan Mon Fri. 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 12 the meeting room mounting the camera. Microphones dropped from the ceiling. Moved J. DeVries, support Jousma to have Supervisor Good look into having a podium built with a microphone, not to exceed $200 00 Ayes Gould J. DeVries Jousma Dieleman Snyder Good R. DeVries. Mo tion Carried. PRINTED Moved Snyder sup­ port Jousma to purchase the some printed as was purchased earlier in the year for Planner VanderPloeg. Ayes J. DeVries. Jousma. Dielemon Snyder Good R DeVries Gould Mo­ tion Carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • Family Vision Care CLEAN OUT YOLR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Tum extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds • Contact Lenses • Sport & Safety Frames 891-9224 FUND Reviewed. Moved J. DeVries support R. DeVries to sign the controct for the funds. Ayes: Jousma Dieleman. Snyder Good R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries. Motion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Drop box done not to exceed $100.00. 3 day workshop for Treasurer ap­ proved. Comment on the sidewalk and how it is peeling OSHA REQUIREMENTS Super visor Good reported that one of our volunteer firemen has failed to meet the deadline for com­ pliance of the OSHA re­ quirement* for removal of facial hoir Moved Jousma support Dieleman to recommend suspension until the require­ ment has been met Ayes Snyder Good R DeVries Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyder. Clerk (315) Pet of the Week S Flair Studio We’re finally here — the salon you’ve been waiting for! We offer you the most professional team in town. 'Rocky," a Lob-Retriever mix, is eager to please and anxious for a good home. He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitty litter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) 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Middleville, Ml / April 27. 1993 / Page 9 Plans progressing for patriotic picnic Volunteers needed for the Fourth of July celebration! by Barbara Gall Sto# Writer The hard-working Caledonia July Fourth Com­ mittee has plani well under way for this year's version ot the area's traditional In­ dependence Day celebration Committee Chairwoman Paula Moerland and Secretory Judy Kidder are working with about 16 local business people and residents to make this year's festivities memorable for all ages. Events in the village and at Lakeside Park actually will be held Saturday. July 3. but most of the traditional events “are in there " The annual parade will kick off the day at 11 a m., and en­ tries will be overseen by Don Apsey (891-9953) and Dave Moerlahd (891-0384 ) The action then will move to Lakeside Park, where events like the tractor pull, food and craft booths, children's games, a softball game and the chicken barbe­ que will be located Moerland said that the committee has tentative agreements from the Beveridge Brothers and from Thom Ellis to provide music for the afternoon and evening Also being planned are some new festival events. such as country and line danc­ ing and a community theater performance at the high school Performing Arts Center The Independent Order of Foresters of Grand Rapids also will be at the park during the afternoon to fingerprint free of charge any children under 12. Dancing will begin at 3 p m and will last until the traditional fireworks display lights up the night sky to cap the celebration But as the committee finishes laying the ground­ work. other volunteers now are needed to help both before, during and after the big day. said Moerland. She said she hopes that in­ dividuals will call and offer their time and talents for specific jobs such as: — Emcees to introduce the stage acts from noon to 3 p m — Walkers to travel the parade route next to young children and next to the bat tolion of decorated bikes. — Judges for the bicycle decorating contest — Individuals or families to help with such pre-celebration jobs as putting up posters and distributing flyers. — Assistants to help with the games and at the stage The Beveridge Brothers will return this year to pre­ sent their special brand of country music for the July Fourth festivities at Lakeside Park. “We will appreciate any donation of time, whether it s an afternoon or an hour." Moerland said. Monetary donations also are needed to help defray the $10,000 expense of the day­ long celebration Fireworks, while one of the most popular of Caledonia's Fourth festivities, also have become the most expensive Moerland said the commit­ tee estimates the pyrotechnics will cost $5,000 this year. All donations, large or small, will help out. she said. They can be mailed to: Fourth of July Committee. P.O Box 252. Caledonia Mich. 49316. She also urged non-profit groups who wish to sell crafts Middleville blood drive attracts 26 new donors This young man is the epitome of the Fourth of July as he participates in last year s parade. Plans now ore underway for this year's celebration. SUPERIOR PROTECTION FOR YOUR HOME Deluxe Homeowners Insurance If you re looking for supenor protection lor your home and property then check out the Deluxe Homeowners package available from Citizens Insurance Company. When you add the Deluxe Homeowners package to C*zens standard homeowners pokey at a nomrurf cost, you wrfi enjoy arkktonai coverages such as • • • • Guaranteed Replacement Cost coverage for your home and its contents Extended Theft coverage Extended Tree 4 Shrubbery Removal coverage Fire Department Service Charge coverage Ca» your local independent Citizens agent today lor the details on the Deluxe Homeowners package and these valuable extra coverages J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency •'Our Policy is Service” 497 Arlington St. (M-37). Middleville Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The recent Middleville blood drive that was held at Thornapple Kellogg High School had a definite advan­ tage — high schoolers who were old enough to donate. So new donors gave 26 of the 58 pints of blood that were collected. That is just two pints short of the goal, said Vickie Rick, chairwoman of the drive. "I'd like to thank all of the helpers, school workers and nurses who make these drives possible." Rick said "And a big thank you to Sonny a Clmten. who went above and beyond blood drop duty and her husband. Phillip for his help. Joyce Domire’s home economics class from the high school donated goodies for the donors, the Middleville Roton club gave needed sup­ plies. and Pastoor s Markci donated juice With a donation for this drive. Bill Bakiry chalked up four gallons and Wayne Ham­ mond hit his first gallon The next blood drive in Middleville will be on Mon day. July 12 The location of the drive hasn't been set. FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION ads 795-3345 to call Terri Kristoff (891-8585) by June 1. Similarly, any non-profit organization that wishes to operate a food booth at the park should contact Jackie Steeby (891-8910) by May 15 Anyone who would like to volunteer or who has a ques­ tion should call 891-0384 or 891-8525 for information. The Fourth of July Commit tee meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the village-township hall. 250 Maple. All meetings are open to the public and ideas are still welcome, Moerland said. Healthy Tooth Team talks about. Bridges Call us for information. 891-1240 Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. Family Dental Care We welcome new patients Appointments available Monday Saturday 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 mmm in the new State Farm Bldg just north of the light Caledonia Rent All Under New Ownership TOM & MARLENE PURDY Don’t Own It? — Rent It! 4 Compressors Air Hammer Nailers Generators & Welders Welder 175 AMP Compactors Post Hole Augers Trencher Pressure Washer Sewer Augers Toilet Auger Painting Equipment Wallpaper Steamer Heat Gun Saws Sanders & Grinders Concrete Tools Hammer Drill Bits Pumps Carpet Tools Tile Tools Hand Tools Heaters Oil Fired Trailers & Moving Eq. Lawn & Garden Equipment Automotive Tools Party Goods Welding Supplies Caledonia Rent All 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 OPEN Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / Aprl 27, 1993 draws cn cele edui Randy Plaunt and Todd Stewart can't resist striking their pow-wow pose in the teepee that was on display. Meagan McKee (left) and her sister Lindsay find the illustration of their favorite story on a display in the gym. A good-sized crowd turned out in the morning to see the chemical magic show. Two slabs of dry ice con give off an eerie glow demonstrated by Chad Featherly. Jason Tutsch demonstrates what happens when potassium chloride and cury are mixed - life-like movement is created. along with the mist as in Miranda Covey and Adam Terpstra, decked out in clothing of the '50s. danced talent show. Here they display one of their moves. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 27, 1993 I Page 11 iwds as it rates ation bv Margaret Fowler Staff Water TK Fest ’93 was “just wonderful." said Chris Boysen. Thornapple Kellogg Community Education Direc­ tor and organizer of the event ► Samples of students’ work, ranging from art to essays to videos, were on display at TK High School for the public to sec Besides large displays from die elementary schools, which were set up in the gym. festgoers could take a closer look at other projects in the library, classrooms, and art gallery Several high school chemistry and physical science students treated an au­ dience to a chemical “Magic Show" where they used their knowledge of chemistry to ex­ hibit reactions that seemed to be magic Beginning in the afternoon, several groups performed in the auditorium for the talent show. Singers, including TK third-graders, pre-schoolers and middle school “clowns." serenaded the audience. A mini-play written and performed by Odyssey of the Mind students, an elementary violin solo, a high school air band, and a couple of elemen­ tary kids dancing to music of the '50s were also a part of the show. Between 450 and 500 peo­ ple took advantage of the lunch of roast pork sand­ wiches. potato salad, fresh veggies, and cookies, accor­ ding to Boysen She estimated that over 700 people went through the school to see just what the TK students were learning in school. “Even though TK Fest didn’t draw as many people this year as in 1991. we are still realy pleased with the tur­ nout." Boysen said "We had a really hard time finding a Saturday that was open for everyone. In fact, a lot of high school students were involved in sports.” T-shirts sporting the TK Fest '93 logo were also available for $5. Boysen said that she did have a few shirts left that are adult size small. Anyone interested in one should call the community education office at 795-3397. Gwen Jeurink gets a closer look at some of the displays in the library. After feasting on roast pork and potato salad, many of the festgoers took time to relax and chat with friends. Chelsea Matousek played a violin solo for the talent show. Her father, Gordon, accompanied her on his guitar. Chris Boysen, organizer of TK Fest, takes a break to get lunch in the high school cafeteria. Michele Butler (left) and Maria Porker display their magic balloon trick where both balloons ore punctured but only one pops. The high school gym held samples of work from the three TK plementary schools. Shanda Nagel (from bock), Travis Wenger, and Tyler Wenger check out the displays. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 27, 1993 Village Players seek new members and choose play by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Players are getting started now to choose the play they plan to produce m August They also are working to in­ crease the groups membership said JeFn Otto, a current member of the group. The membership for the year is just $10. That gives an individual the option to vote, audition or head up a produc­ tion committee “Our goal is to double our membership this year.” Otto explained The membership drive runs S until June 30. Anyone in­ terested should mail a check for the dues to Mike Bremer. P.O.Box 472, Middleville. Mich . 49333. Meanwhile, the group’s SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! jjr Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO p.* Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems Play Selection Committee, made up of Joyce Bracken. Mike Bremer. Doug Brinks. Julie Coon and Jim McDiarmid. has started the search for a play for the Players' sum­ mer production. Auditions for the play will be held Friday and Saturday . July 9 and 10. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on Mon­ day. July 12. The Village Players will make their presentation to the public Friday and Saturday. Aug. 13 and 14. -g g iC . KENT PODIATRY | S ‘ W *s* lb c: Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. YOU WANT QUALITY at 612 Main Street in Caledonia affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 Call...891-9133 • Do-It-Yourself and SAVE! • DECKS • $119" $229" 5324" $459" 8’x8’ 1O’x12’ 12’x16’ 16’x16’ The Ploy Selection Committee of the Middleville Village Players (from lett) Julie Coon, Joyce Bracken, Doug Brinks, Jim McDiormid, and Mike Bremer look over scripts as they decide what play to chose for this summer's production. Habitat seeks applicants by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have a public meeting in Freeport at the United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2. Barry County Habitat Director Pat Wagner will ex­ plain the project to build two houses in the village and how a family needs to apply for one of the homes. Her talk will include instructions on filling out the application. Wagner and other Habitat volunteers will be on hand to talk through filling out ap­ plications and then interview those who are interested. To qualify for the low cost houses, a family must show a current need due to inadequate housing. But the family must have the financial backing that can support the payments. Because the houses are built with low cost or donated materials and volunteer man­ power. payments for the home will not be as high as a tradi­ tional mortgage. Only people who do not qualify for any other type of financial package to purchase a home will be considered. “We ask each family that does qualify for one of the houses to put in what we call ‘sweat equity .” said Laura Rodriguez who is handling publicity for the Freeport project. Habitat asks that each adult member of the family put in at least 200 hours of work on the house. Because Habitat is in the midst of two other projects, putting up a new house in Delton and renovating an ex isting home in Hastings, the exact date of the groundbreak ing at the lots on the comer of St. Johns and State hasn’t been set Anyone interested in mak­ ing an application for the Freeport houses, but can’t at­ tend the meeting, can contact the office at 948-9939 and leave a message on the machine or write to Barry County Habitat. P.O Box 234. Hastings. Mich 49U58 Rail, steps & pool not included. LANDSCAPE TIMBERS CtTJ JOHNSON. 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Her year of work is record­ ed in a loose-leaf binder in which the birds and ducks are organzied into categories and then listed alphabetically Using the family computer, she typed in her own words a description of each species. She also included information on the bird's habitat, which she looked up. and she noted where she personally had observed that bird. On the page facing the description is a colored pic­ ture of each bird. Angela ex­ plained that she didn't draw the pictures. Her father, an avid bird watcher, donated one of his old bird books to the cause, and Angela cut out the pictures to use in her own book Her painstaking work paid off. Angela is one of 15 Kettle Lake students chosen to attend the area-wide Young Authors Festival May 8 at Calvin College “I didn't really start the book for Young Authors.” Angela explained She said her dad had challenged her to identify 100 birds, so she began her project by just keeping a list of what birds she had seen and where she had seen them. “I would look up the bird after 1 had seen it and identify it.” she said. ”1 knew there were a lot of different birds, but I didn't know there were that many . ” She said she also learned how closely different varieties of the same species resemble each other. “It's hard to tell apart the different kinds of sparrows and chickadees that live in dif­ ferent parts of the country . ” she explained. She observed birds in all kinds of places: from the family's back yard bird feeder to baseball games. She and her dad even visited the wastewater lagoons in Caledonia and Muskegon, where all kinds of birds make their home, and she kept her list going during vacations in southern states It wasn't until a few months ago that she decided to enter her work in Young Authors and began to type up the descriptions of the birds for the book. “That really took a long time. " she said, rolling her eyes at the recollection She said each page took her about an hour to ty pe after she had gathered her information. “I didn't think it would take so long.” she said. “And then 1 misunderstood the deadline, and hurried to get done, when actually I had another week to get it finished. ” But Angela said the book was fun to do. and she certain­ ly learned a lot about birds. And learning such things as the different appearance of the male and female of a species. "The best part was looking for the birds and putting them on the list.” she decided. RETESTING THE WATER, continuedfrom thefront showed positive concent ra lions of lead that were over the allowable amounts In the meantime. Village Manager Ev Manshum was made aware that B&B Water was not certified by the state to test for lead levels. Manshum also contacted the Michigan Department of Health officials to let them know about the test results. The Health Department was not alarmed by the results and suggested that the village retest. Retiring Village Manager Ernie Ball drew the samples himself and hand-carried them to Prein & Newhof (which is a certified lab) for testing. Two samples were taken from both well one and two. the first was the immediate draw and the second sample came after the water had been run for a few minutes. A single sample was drawn from well three and samples from water coming into the lagoons and that going out of the lagoons were also taken. All but one of the seven samples tested were well below the allowable amount of lead of 0.015 milligrams per liter (mg-L). Only the initial sample taken from well two came out a little high, at 0.021 mg-L. But after running the water, the second sample was only 0.002 mg-L. “The fact that all of these samples were well within the allowable range except the one is probably indicating that lead is being picked up by the water someone in the system,” Manshum said. In fact, in the late 1950s and early '60s many water systems were build with lead as one of the components used to build water storage systems. Manshum thinks that this may be where the lead is com­ ing from both in the sludge and in small amounts showing up in the village water. If that is the case. Manshum said that the village would check into this and take care of any problem that might be found Come July, the state will re­ quire that each municipality draw 20 water samples from residents' homes built bet­ ween 1980 and 1985 to deter­ mine if lead may be con­ taminating the water within the houses. “This will be a very effi­ cient way for the village to find out if there are any pro­ blems.” Manshum said. “Ob­ viously, if the lead comes from the village water supply, we will take care of it. “On the other hand, any problems found in individual homes will be the responsibili­ ty of the home owner.” Manshum said he would like to begin gathering samples from Middleville houses built in the early ’80s in particular. Any residents who would like to volunteer to have their water tested should contact the Middleville Village Hall at 795-3385. A PRINTER THAT IS ... [vf Affordable Timely [yf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 She said that she was happy to have won the chance to at­ tend the Calvin program. “My dad always says that your hard work pays off, " she smiled. “Young Authors is to en­ courage all kinds of writing — from poems to journals to stories to non-fiction.” ex­ plained Judy Hoebeke. who oversees the Kettle Lake media center and handles the school's Young Authors program. “Some classes make this a project for the year, and others just spend a few weeks on it. Our fifth grades made it a six- to eight-week project, but the kids could use something they had already started, like Angela did.” Hoebeke said that five Ket­ tle Lake students from each of grades three, four and five were chosen to attend the Calvin festival. Kettle Lake will have its own school-wide Young Authors Day Friday. April 30. Author Jane Stroschin will talk to the students, who then will break into small groups to share their own books with each other. Angela’s teacher. Cheryl Davis, said that the book of birds was a winner for a number of reasons. “Angela writes very well, but the book also exhibits so many other things, like goal setting, research, creativity and certainly a great deal of effort.” Davis said. “We are working hard to try to teach writing as a pro­ cess involving pre-writing. Kettle Lake fifth-grader Angela Barr displays her prize-winning book which documents a year of work identifying and describing more than 100 birds. proofreading and revision, and Angela certainly demonstrated all of these steps. "The teaming up with a member of the family is special, too,” she added Angela said her dad took her out to dinner for com pleting her project so successfully A first-place and a dinner date are rewards that any young author can crow about Twp. residents can apply for Plan Commission seat J-Ad Graphics News Service Any Caledonia Township resident interested in serving on the Planning Commission should send in a letter of ap­ plication to Township Super­ visor Jerry Good or Clerk Pat Snyder. The term of Commissioner Roger Keating will expire, and while Keating has agreed to continue on the commis­ sion, the Township Board last week agreed that other residents also should have the opportunity to apply. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn urged that other applicants not delay in ex­ pressing their interest because the commission faces a full work load and needs to have all seats filled as soon as possible. The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the Township Board in mat ters of land use planning and zoning. It has authority to grant special use permits, and it works with the Township Planner in the technical work of investigating land use and rezoning applications The commission then sends its recommendations to the Township Board Anyone with questions about the commission should contact Snyder or Good at the township office. 250 Maple, or call during office hours at 891-0070. Women’s Aglow meets Women's Aglow is moving and willing meet al the Hope Township Hall. 5463 Wall Lake Road, at 7 p.m. Thurs­ day, April 29. The hall is on M-43. three miles down from Word of Faith Church, where the group held previous meetings Carla Smith will be guest speaker this month. ORDINANCE NO. 93-42 AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Townhip of Caledonia. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: (5150 • 68th Street Bykerk Lands) Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District the 1-1 Light Industrial District: The West 431 feet of the East 461 feet of the North 1013 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publica­ tion or upon publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. (314) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 27, 1993 I Page 15 Special panel to study CHS district’s facility needs by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education last week appointed a special committee to study district needs for housing busc<. offices, communits education programs and child care. Board President Sharon Oatley appointed members Fred Boncber. Jim Gless and Bernard Nagel to work with yet-to-be named district residents in recommending a plan meeting for such facility needs As the district grows, so does the fleet of school vehicles, and the district needs to decide how it will house such popular programs as child care and community education The special educa tion department also needs of­ fice space Superintendent Robert Myers told the board that the “Kids Komer" child care program would like to ex­ pand However, the staff needs to know whether this will be possible by June I, so parents on the waiting list can be notified. Oatley noted that the district has in place plans for replac­ ing school buses and plans for future school buildings, but does not have a plan for these other kinds of facilities and programs As a result, she said, the district always is looking for ways to solve space shortages for these facilities rather than planning ahead for them She said she would like the new committee to return to the board with such a facility plan In ocher business last week, the board turned down a re­ quest from GMB Architects for an extra $8,000 in fees for plans for the new high school addition The School Board Building Committee recommended the action, stating that GMB had not been authorized to draw up the detailed plans, which were more elaborate than the district had wanted. The board did approse that GMB solicit the bids for the site and foundation work for the new middle school Sealed bids must be delivered by 2 p.m. Thursday. May 13. when all bids will be opened publicly Bids will be awarded by the school board at a later date. The board also set Wednes day. May 19. as the date of the official ground-breaking ceremony for the middle school. In ocher action, the board agreed after some discussion to create a new mechanic's position to service the district school vehicles. Caledonia Schools Director of Auxiliary Services Richard Overmire pointed out that since 1986 the district fleet of buses, maintenance vehicles, mowers and vans has increas­ ed from 34 to 52. while the number of mechanics has re­ mained at two. The assistant mechanic also has been teaching an alter­ native education class each morning, which creates an even greater shortage of time for repair and maintenance of vehicles. The State Police recom­ mend 12 to 14 vehicles per mechanic. Overmire said. “The bottom line is that when I put those buses on the road with 70 kids on them. 1 want to be sure that every thing is top of the line.' ’ Overmire told the board Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean pointed out that if the district loses revenue under possible pen­ ding legislation, the buses would have to be more rigorously maintained so they could be used longer. The board approved the new position and agreed the new mechanic should be hired this spring, as Overmire recommends He said that he estimated the new position would re­ quire wages of $9.50 to $10 50 per hour The board also approved the high school's application for membership in the Coalition of Essential Schools and the implementation in 1993-94 of the Core Plus" high school math program Township recommends approval for Bykerk rezoning by Barbara Gall Staff Writer After what Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion Chairman Dick Dunn described as “one of the shortest public hearings on record.” the commission recommended approval for rezoning to light industrial 10 acres at 5150 68th St. Only one resident spoke briefly at the hearing on the rezoning request, submitted by Jeffrey Bykerk. owner of Bykerk Landscaping Land­ scape Maintenance Contractors. Bykerk's property had never been rezoned from the rural residential district, even though a landscape business is not a permitted use in that zoning His application was submit­ ted to bring his property into compliance with the township ordinance, said Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg. The planner pointed out that a landscape business is per mitted in the light industrial zone, and that the rezoning is compatible with the township's land use plan. He noted that 68th Street is a primary road, suitable for industrial and commercial traffic, and he emphasized that now there are no other light industrial parcels in the township. He recommended the rezoning, based on the com­ patibility of the use with the land use plan; the low intensi­ ty of the use. which means it does not require public utilities; the suitability of the road; the need for light in­ dustrial zoning; and the appli­ cant's desire to bring his business into compliance with the zoning ordinance. One neighbor. Bob Myers of 5090 68th St., briefly com­ mented on the truck noise at the business, but said he had discussed the matter with Bykerk. and had no other ob­ jections to the rezoning request. After closing the public hearing. Dunn asked Bykerk about his underground fuel storage tanks. Bykerk said they were in compliance with state requirements, as were his fertilizer storage facilities. Dunn also asked him if he intended to remove some of his freestanding signs in front of the business Township ordinance per­ mits a business only one freestanding sign. Bykerk said that his opera­ tion is more in compliance than many others in the township, and that he intended to keep his signs up. even if he had to split his property and put one sign on each parcel. The commission voted 5-0 to recommend the Township Board approve the rezoning. Commissioners Roger Keating and Beryl Fischer were not present at the meeting The Caledonia Township Board heard a first reading of the proposed rezoning Wednesday evening. The board will take action on the request next month after a se­ cond reading All funds raised will go toward Middleville's senior overnight party. Anyone who wants to drop off their returnable bottles and Chosen os Students of the Month for March at Thornapple Kellogg High School were (first row, from left) Jane Eichenauer, Lisa Ahrens. Maria Parker, Chrissie Hypnar, Andrea Kokmeyer, (second row) Lance Robertson, Jason DeVries. Heather Altoft, Colleen Weaver, Sarah Turner, (third row) Vicky Mack. Jared Miller, Tara Manning, (fourth row) Jamie Rolison, Theresa Baerman, Kim Wohlford, Daral Stewart, (fifth row) Bucky Green, Chad Featherly, Mike Ringleka, Mark Pullen, T J. Schut, Dan Kenyon and Dwight Wade. Unavailable for picture were Metta Bedrick, Jim Norman and Tara Titus. Caledonia wins accreditation Caledonia High School staff has announced that the school’s North Central Association accreditation has been extended through the 1992-93 school year. This action was taken at the NCA’s annual meeting in Chicago. April 7. Along with hosting periodic on-site evaluations by a visiting team of educators. each NCA school is ac­ credited on the basis of an an­ nual report on conditions in the school and on such sup­ plementary information as the Commission of Schools re­ quests. The continued ac­ creditation means that the con­ ditions for effective education exist in the school. The North Central Associa­ tion is the largest of the coun­ try’s regional accrediting agencies. It is a voluntary coalition of more than 7.(MM) schools and more than I.(MM) colleges and universities in the 19-state region of central United States. The association works with schools to im prove the quality of education through a continuous process of accreditation ,ind evaluation. 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Village Office 795-6006 �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 27, 1993 KC Sports Shop opens in Freeport Kevin Barton stocks up some of the fishing tackle thot is available at the shop. Even if they don't hove the exact item that a customer wants, it can be special ordered. The new Special Homeowner* policy from Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Michigan can do big things, like rebuilding your home no matter what the cost. Or little things, like replacing your trees, your locks, or your TV Jim Couchenour O FARM BUREAU 1611 S. Hanover St., Suite 112, Hastings insurance Ph. 945 3443 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Students who take the newly added advanced placement physics class next fall at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School are in for an education with a little different twist. Kevin Briggs. TK physics and computer teacher, has received a $500 grant from Grand Valley State University and the National Science Foundation. This money partially will cover the cost of video equip­ ment that Briggs plans to use in the advance physics class. 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But since the budget just doesn't permit it, he has a new idea that ought to work. Money from this grant will be used toward the purchase of video equipment that will cost around $3,000. Briggs is pursuing several other grants to help make up the cost. During the summer months, he will be unitizing all of the material for the new class and recording his lectures on video tape The 13 to 20 students in the advanced class will be able to each work at their own pace. As students begin a unit. Briggs will give them taped lectures on the material to watch at home. “For the most part, students have questions about what they are covering when they ’ re doing homework, ’ ’ Briggs said. “So. by revers­ ing the process, 1 can be available to help and answer questions as they work through the problems.” Even though the students will be working individually, they will be able to get input from other students who are working on the same unit Briggs said there will be certain requirements tor the number of units completed during the school year. “Ultimately, the focus for each student will be on taking the physics advanced place ment test at the end of the year,” he continued “How well a student does on this test, determines how much college credit for physics that the student can get ” School bands plan concert HASTINGS - MIDDLEVILLE - NASHVILLE ...for All Your Automotive Needs BRAKE JOB Sportsmen also will be able to buy both hunting and fishing licenses from the shop as soon as the Barton's ap­ plication is accepted. Cindy said that may take up to a year, but they're hoping it will come through sooner than that Sunglasses and a special line of jerky from John’s Market in Illinois can be bought at the shop. too. Besides having the tradi­ tional flavored jerky, the brave and daring might want to try a new flavor, like alligator and chicken, antelope and beef, wild boar or turtle and chicken. Cindy will be covering the shop during the day. Kevin will take over in the evening after he’s finished working at Forest Hills Golf Club in Grand Rapids. The shop will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. “This is something new for us.” said Kevin. “But. I know a lot about it because I’ve hunted and fished all of my life.” TK receives grant for physics class We can rebuild your home and replace your contents Always quality protection—In big things or small. Making your future more predictable. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Anglers, archers and hunters in the Freeport vicini­ ty won’t have far to go when in need of supplies for their sports hobby . KC’s Sports Shop opened for business in a re-worked vacant gas station just over a week ago at the comer of Division and Maple “There really aren’t any ocher fishing bait and tackle shops in the area unless you go to Hastings or Grand Rapids.'' said owners Kevin and Cindy Barton “But there are a lot of fishermen right in the Freeport area.” Kevin explained. The shop will sell live bait along with a wide selection of lures and fishing items. In addition. KC’s will carry bows, shotguns and rifles, and accessories. “If we don’t have something that a customer wants, we can special order it,” Cindy said. “That’s why we have a number of catalogs on hand Most of the time, we can get the items in just a few days.” 852-2003 The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School bands will pre­ sent their spring concert on Sunday, May 2, at 3 p.m. in the middle school gymnasium. The three bands, sixth grade, seventh grade and eighth grade, which are con­ ducted by Tom Nash, will each perform separately. According to Nash, some of the selections are from the district contests, where the eighth-grade band earned straight Division I ratings and where the seventh-grade band received a II. The concert promises to have an upbeat tempo with some previews of music to march by for the upcoming fall season WET BASEMENT? The Waterproofing Alternative |wa«c« tin | 1-800-968-8333 For free on site inspection Middleville woman joins CMU honorary Sara K. Sei leek, a senior from Middleville, is one of more than 180 top business students at Central Michigan University to be inducted into Sigma Iota epsilon on May 1. Sigma Iota Epsilon is a business administration and management honorary society that awards membership to students who earn outstanding academic achievements The CMU chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon was founded 23 years ago. The national organization, established in 1928. has 50 chapters f HELP WANTED^ To Start Work IMMEDIATELY • Packaging — All 3 Shifts • Assembly — 1st & 2nd Shifts • Machine Operators — All 3 Shifts NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! WILL TRAIN! Many job sites available by the Kent County Airport! Need 40-60 people to start this week! Apply 8-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m Weekdays with 2 pieces of I.D. 507 36lh SI S£ Grand Rapids BINGO American Legion Post *305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • peoplemark, �**************** The Ties That Bind SPORTS The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 27, 1993 / Page 17 Organ and tissue transplant recipients share a common thread: all have received a se­ cond chance at life. Not everyone is fortunate enough to receive that chance though Nearly six people die each day waiting for a transplant, Simply stated — there is a critical need for organ and tissue donors National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week is April 18-24. To com­ memorate. the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Inc (NKFM) is unveiling a quilt with blocks created by 1992 transplant recipients from across the state The quilt squares repre­ sent the celebration of life. Each of the 90 blocks share a story of the recipient’s trium­ phs and obstacles before Co-ed softball meeting Interested softball players who wish to play in a co-ed league this summer in Middleville, are urged to at­ tend a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 4. at 8 p.m. The meeting will take place at Phil's Pizzeria in Middleville. Wednesday is tentatively penciled in as the day the games will be played. For further information, call Jo Sclafani at 795-7033. Girls track team results West students participate in Young Artists’ Day Thirty children from West Elementary in Middleville hod the chance to break away from the classroom and attend Young Artists' Day at the Barry County Expo Center. During the workshop last Wednesday, youngsters tried their hand at ribbon dancing like Becky Harvey. The theme for the day was Chinese culture. Matt Thompson pauses for a moment before finishing his painting. The Caledonia girls track team finished second in the Sparta tn-level meet on Satur­ day, April 17. The final scores were Sparta 350*/2. Caledonia 3 4 0 Vi , Coopersville 221 Vi, Cedar Springs 200. Northview 194 Vi, Kent City 77, and Fruitport 34. Scoring first place points in Middleville golf improves record to 5-0 The Thornapplc Kellogg girls golf team hosted a home league match at Yankee Spr­ ings versus Hudsonville and Comstock Park The Trojans shot a new school record of 190, on their way to a double win over Hudsonville 246, and Comstock 264 Low rounds turned in by Carrie McNess 45. Sarah Beute 46. Angie Payne 48 and Amy Ybema 51. The girls traveled to Hastings Country Club on Thursday to play the Saxons. The girls shot a 230 in wet and windy conditions outdistanc­ ing Hastings by 34 strokes. Low rounds for Middleville were Ybema 55, Amy Missad 57, McNess 58 and Payne 60. Results from Fridays match with Hudsonville were not available before press time. Wrestlers warm up for districts The Middleville Freestyle wrestlers traveled to Sparta and Portland for competition the weekend of April 16-17. Receiving medals in Greco competition at Portland were Tom Haynes, first; Spencer Romph. first; Luke Mid­ dleton. second; and Ty Mid­ dleton, first. Also in Cadet Freestyle Tournament - Ty Middleton placed third. Coach Scott Marvin, com­ peting this season for the first JV baseball results The junior varsity Trojan baseball team lost a tough game to Lowell this past Wednesday Dwight Wade cracked out two hits and Chris DeBlaay contributed a double. Other Trojans with hits were Steve Austin. Steve Converse and Jason Gearhart Solid pitching performances were turned in by Wade. Con­ verse and Jerry Postma The early season batting leaders are Austin batting .500. Postma 444. Converse 429. Wade 400 and Jared Novak .400 Next week, the Trojans begin league play against Comstock Park on Monday. Middleville hurler blanks Wayland Freshman pitcher Traci Campbell struck out eight batters with no walks to lead Middleville to a shutout victory over Wayland this past Thursday. No score was available. The Trojans also took the nightcap to sweep the non­ conference doubleheader Trojan hitting stars with one hit apiece were Shannon McMurray, Angie Gutierrez, Vikki Jansen, Melissa Middleton, Becky Holwerda. Katie Berg and Amanda Osborne. Results from the Hastings Saturday Invitational and Comstock match-up were yesterday, were not available before press time. tune in the open division, han­ dily defeated all opponents. Freestylers traveled to Sparta and Portland the 17th. Earning medals were Blake Carter, first; Ethan Dozeman, third; Marc Carter, first; Ron Haynes, second; Spencer Romph. first; Billy Romph, second; Kyle Fletke. second; and Dayne Fletke. second. Caledonia volleyball team wins award More than 400 schools will receive recognition for displaying outstanding sportsmanship at Michigan High School Athletic Association winter post­ season tournaments as part of the "Good Sports Are Winners!" program Caledonia s volleyball squad will be one of the 400 recipients for their sportsmanship on and off the court in the Region No. 14 regional tournament The Scots advanced to the finals with a win over Hastings in the their Class B districts. See more sports the 11-12 grade meet were Liz Mast. Karyn Duba. and Meredith Denison. Mass cap­ tured the discus with a throw of 129’2 and shot put with a throw of 34’3”. Duba took the 1600 (5:47.3) and the 800 (2:36.5), while Denison won the 3200 M runin 13:27.0. In the 9-10 meet. Sarah Parbel won the 1600 (5:57:9) and the 800 (2:39.5). Katie Sobczak won the 3200 M run in 11:50.0. The 3200 M relay team of Sobczak. Sarah Flegal. Heather Dodge, and Parbel were first in 10:52.4. receiving the gift of life. Last year. 430 people received a lifesaving transplant in Michigan The gift of life needs to be experienced by all of those waiting for a transplant. The number of Americans who could be potential organ donors is estimated at 10.000-15.000 each year. These potential donors are persons who died under cir­ cumstances that would permit donation. Only 30 to 45 per­ cent of these deaths actually result in donation because the individuals never signed donor cards or discussed their feelings with their families. The National Kidney Foun­ dation of Michigan en­ courages everyone to consider organ and tissue donation Cherry Valley Livestock is seeking new members The Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club is looking for new members The group will be showing animals at the Kent County Youth Fair in Lowell Aug 7-14. The club’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday. May IOth at Soper’s Rabbitry at 68th Street and Patterson Avenue Anyone interested may call Donna Kaechele at 891 1964 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL M-37/76th Street Sewer Special Assessment District No. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, has, together with the Village of Caledonia, entered into a contract with the County of Kent, acting through its Board of Public Works pur suant to Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957, as amended ("Act 185"), whereby the County will construct and finance an expansion of the existing Village of Caledonia wastewater treatment facility (a portion of the sewage treatment capacity of which shall be allocated to the Township) and public sanitary collection and interceptor sewers and related improvements (the “Improvements") to serve areas of the Township included within the special assessment district described below. In accordance with the terms of Sec­ tion 15c of Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended ("Act 188”), the Township has determined that part of the Townships obligation contracted for pursuant to Act 185 shall be defrayed by special assessments levied against the properties benefit ted thereby. The Township has determined to proceed with the Improvements, has approved preliminary plans and estimates of costs for the Improvements, and has determined a special assessment district consisting of the following described lots or parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: M-37/76th Street Sewer Special Assessment District No. 1 Lots and parcels numbered: 41-23-07 200-029, -035, 41-234)7-300-007 41-23-07-400-007, 4)10, 41-23-08-3004)01, -002, 41-23-17 100-026 41-23-17-4004)18, 4)36, 41-23-18-100-008 41-23-18-200-001, -002, 41 23-20-200-008, -010, 41-23-21-1514)01 41-23-21-200-003, -007 -039, -040 4)17 -003 -037, -039, -042, -046, 4)47,-050 -003 -020, -021 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor of the Charter Township of Caledonia has made and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assess­ ment District, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of certain preliminary engineering, legal, surveying, and financing costs for the Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefited lot or parcel of land in the special assessment district. It is presently contemplated that a subsequent special assessment will be levied against benefited properties in the special assessment district to pay the remaining cost of the Improvements following the receipt of bids for construe tion of the Improvements. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF MAY, 1993, AT 7:00 P.M AT THE CALEDONIA VILLAGE AND TOWNSHIP HALL, 250 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN AP PEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or a party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia PATRICIA SNYDER, CLERK CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Dated: April 21, 1993 (313) �Page 18 ' The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 27, 1993 SPORTS cont. from previous page Middleville tennis team hopes for more sunny days The Middleville tennis team is starting to look on the bright side of things, despite the cloudy weather hampering them and other area sport teams of late. Coming into the season with modest expectations, coach I^rry Seger and his team are starting to compete at a level similar to last year's 37-5 team. Middleville, after winning their opener 5-2 over Creston, has found some hard luck along the way. Versus Caledonia the Trojan netters lost 4-3. The team also fin­ ished in a three-way tie for second in a tournament held at the Thornapple Schools. But versus Hamilton last week the piecces of Seger's puzzle fell into place. Behind the team's # 1 and #2 single players, Ryan Keil and Scott Oliver respectively, the Trojans beat a sound Hamilton squad by a score of 5-2, seeing their overall record improve to 2-1. Keil won his match 6-2, 62 while Oliver downed his opponent, 6-3, 6-2. So is Seger's team riding a roller coaster or having a case of bad luck? "Keil did a nice job for us and Oliver so far is 5-0, "said a pleased Seger, "Keil was very aggresive in his match and Oliver had good ground strokes. I guess from others. I’m looking for more consis­ tency." In earlier action versus Caledonia. Seger was im­ pressed with the determination of a couple of his doubles players. "Against Caledonia, McKinley and Suwyn our number two doubles team, fought off four match points before losing." said Seger. "They played great, but couldn't pull it off. That match was pivotal because if they win. the team wins." The coach said he is happy with the play of Trojan s No. 2 singles player, Oliver. Oliver downed his opening day opponent, 6-2. 6-1 at Creston and later went to 2-0 with another win against Caledonia’s No. 2 player, 6-2, 6-1. The other two point scorers for the Trojans on the after­ noon were the team's No. 1 and 3 doubles tandems of Pullen/Dave DeHaan and Timm and Rybiski, respec­ tively. In the tournament the Trojans hosted this past Saturday, Caledonia, Comstock, as well as them­ selves, could not touch the Ostego squad, which finished first with 25 points in com­ parison to the 18 earned by the rest. Coach sees changes in his baseball team Trojan girls compete in track tourney In a 16-team tournament from the opening week of ac­ tion, the Middleville girls' track team scored 23 points in a meet at Caledonia April 15. Caledonia finished in first with a total of 88 points. At the Hastings nvitational from Saturday, April 17, the Trojans scored 33 overall points. Big winners on the day for the Trojans included Carla Ploeg's and Tracie Middleton's new combined school long jump record. Measurements of the accomplishment were not available. Scoring another first place for the team was 4 x 800 me­ ter relay quartet of Middleton, Ploeg, Kim Wohlford and Jill Townsend. Results from the team's Comstock Invitational last Wednesday, the Caledonia Relays on Saturday and yes­ terday's meet in Hamilton were not available before press time. The team next travels to Kelloggsville Invitational this Thursday. Caledonia third baseman Matt Barr forces an out during the Scots' game with East Grand Rapids last week. Caledonia lost to East, but rebounded to win its conference opener against Hudsonville. Caledonia baseball coach John Klunder says he is start­ ing to see some things he likes in his young squad. One of them is in the hit­ ting department, where team members such as Kevin Keitzman, Andy Driscoll and Matt Barr continue to shine despite the cloudy weather. On the mound. Bob Anderson and Chris Moore have put together a couple of nice stints. "Even in some of our losses there have been improvements," Klunder said. "Some days it's good pitching, some hitting." "Some" of the hitting Klunder was referring to has come from the bat of catcher, Driscoll. In the team's open­ ing round loss to Allegan in the Hamilton invitational April 17, Driscoll hit what his coach describes as a "mon­ ster homer” that brought in two runs. Though the team lost 10-5 to the Tigers, Klundcr's squad took them down to the wire. "It was 5-5 until they scored five in the last inning," he said. "Our defense kind of let us down toward the end." Keitzman and Anderson both had a single and double in the losing effort. Caledonia would come back to win the consolation game. 10-8 over Hamilton, with the pitching victory going to Mike Hovenaar. The game later would be called because of the time limit rule. Adam Gall came on to re­ lieve Hovenaar to pick up his first save of the year. Klunder credited his center­ fielder Jason Huisman for making the play of the game. Results from the team's Hudsonville contest Friday and yesterday's Wayland game results were not available be­ fore press time Middleville boys’ track team loses to Comstock Despite capturing all three field events in a meet with Comstock last Wednesday, the Middleville boys' track team fell to Comstock. Setting the Comstock track discus record, though, was the Trojan’s Bob Middleton with a throw of 139.5 feet. Teammates Jim Cole and Roger Perez finished second Sure air bags work great in front-end collisions, but only a safety’ belt can protect you from side and rear-end collisions. So buckle up. .And you’ll cover all the angles. YOU COULD L£ARH A LOT FROM A DUMMY I YOUR SAFETY BEU for mat ntmaoR a* OeAftue * O* S** dUCOsESe and third, respectively. In the shot put, Darren VanElst topped all opponents with a toss of 45-8, followed by fellow Trojans Jody Blain and Middleton, in second and third. Ryan Walker easily outdis­ tanced his competitors in the long jump with a leap of 187.5 while Ed Solomon took first place in txxh the 4(X) and 200 meter sprints. Second- and third-place fin­ ishers for Trojans were David Olthouse, Josh Parker, Jacob Dussia, Matt Polhcmus. John Maner and Brad Enders. The team will travel to Kelloggsville tomorrow for a dual meet. Trojan JV softball team scores high in 3-2 week Middleville's jayvee softball engaged itself in five high scoring games this past week versus Wayland. Maple Valley and Gull Lake. Kelly Kollar picked up both wins versus Wayland scattering eight hits and five runs over seven innings of work in the first game. Amanda Meeson led the way from the plate with a 4-6 effort. Joy Smith was 2-3. At Maple Valley on Tuesday, the Trojans split a twin bill with the Lions los­ ing the first contest 21-3. The visitors, however, managed to overcome their first game blowout by taking the second 11-3. Kollar went l-for-2 and struck out 11 from the mound in the team’s second game win. At home last Monday ver­ sus Gull Lake, the Trojans fell to their guests 12-7. Kollar stroked two hits in four at-bats in the team's 1993 opener. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 27, 1993 I Page 19 Caledonia track results ... Ploeg named third team All­ State in volleyball Following in her coach Cindy Middlebush’s footsteps. Middleville tri-sport standout Carla Ploeg was named to the State of Michigan's Class B All State third team in vol­ leyball. Like her coach before her. Ploeg will finish her career at Thomapple-Kellogg as one of the top spikers in school his­ tory. Not only was she named team MVP All-O-K Blue Conference and All-Barry County. Ploeg also set her school s record for most kills in one season with a whop­ ping 308. Ploeg led her team to a 2711-5 1992-93 record, includ­ ing tournament victories at the O-K Blue meet and the Delton Invitational. Ploeg, "Miss Trojan All Everything" as far as sports are concerned, credited her coach for her achievements in volleyball. The Caledonia Fighting Scot boys’ track team opened the 1993 O.K Gold dual meet season with a convincing 93-44 victory over the Hud sonvilte Eagles The Scots had a very solid performance from their weightmen as Jason Minor. Jason Bush and Joel Aldrich swept all three places in both the shot put and discus. The Caledonia 3200 meter run tno of Craig Schmidt (10:22.6), Ben Thompson (10:23.8) and Pete Parbel (10:36.9) also had very strong performances in dominating the Eagles Other Scots taking first place honors were Brian Scots softball JV’s 3-2 Carla Ploeg "She's just a fantastic coach," said Ploeg, "I’ve learned so much from her be­ cause she's always there fix us in practice, teaching us the little things that help my game out a lot." The talented junior has one more year left to strike fear in opposing teams, not only in volleyball but also in the two other sports she excels in as well -- basketball and track. In the fall, Ploeg will have more year in basketball, and she currently competes in both running and field events for the Middleville girls' track team this year. She is a twotime Class B state champion in the long jump. Sports are a big part of her life, and as Ploeg says, "if there is a sport. Til play it." And. as she has already shown. Ploeg not only plays a sport, she dominates. She is the daughter of Ivan and Gladys Ploeg. who live in Middleville. Scot softball team gets back on the right track After starting the season with an 0-3 record, Caledonia softball coach Jon Pelletier was hoping things would turn around - and soon. His wish was granted when his team came back to win four straight games to go over the .500 mark with a 4-3 rcctid. The team's latest win came over a tough East Grand. Rapids Squad 9-8. Starting pitcher, Katie Donker kept her team in the game before giving way to senior Jenny Tuinstra in the fifth. Tuinstra would pick up the win to go 4-2 on the year. Leading hitters for Caledonia included Tuinstra's 3-4 effort, including a deep center field roundtripper that brought in three runs. Kristen Neely and Jody Vandervelde went 2-3 and 1-3 respectively in the Scot’s close win. In the Hamilton Invitational on Saturday, April 17, the Scots took the tournament championship for the second year in the row with a win over Allegan, 153, in the opener and a victory over Hamilton, 5-4, in the finals. Results from the team's Hudsonville and Wayland con­ tests were not available before press time. Versus the Hawkeyes in the championship, the Scots pulled out a thriller. Second baseman Ellen Klingensmith saved her team from defeat with a beautiful defensive stab in the game's latter innings. Hamilton left 10 runners on base in the loss. Pelletier said he was ex­ tremely pleased with the team's close call. We are very fortunate to win the title for the second year in a row, " he said. "It was a cold day and the condi­ tions were not presentable. The opening week was tough for everybody (three losses) but to comeback the way we did is something special." In the first two weeks of the season, senior Jenny Tuinstra has proven to be the team’s hitting and pitching star. Against Allegan in the first game, Tuinstra went 2for-3, with a double from the plate and gave up only three runs in the team's 15-3 drubbing over the Tigers. Others with big games against Allegan include catcher Deb Nickel’s and Katie Donker’s 2-for-3 perfor­ mances. Earlier in the year, both Nickels and Donker had 2-4 and 3-3 games respectively both in the team's 16-0 whitewashing over Ottawa Hills. One of Nickels hits included a two-run homer. The team will play host to Kenowa Hills tomorrow in a doubleheader The Caledonia junior varsi­ ty softball team is off to a fast start that has provided some great action and exciting com­ ebacks. Consistent pitching and solid fielding have kept every game close The first game of the season was a 11-10 loss to Godwin. The Scots’ leading hitters were Jenny Millard and Lisa Constant who were each 3 for 4. Julie Tuinstra 3 for 5. Jen­ ny Feenstra and Heather VanEnk who each were 2 for 4. Game two was against Forest Hills Central and Caledonia rallied from a 11 to 3 deficit to win the game. The Scots scored seven runs in the seventh. Leading the Scots of­ fensively was Tuinstra 3-4, 4 RBIs. The Scots defense was led by pitcher Sherry Bailey, who pitched a very strong game striking out 5 and only walking 3 batters in seven inn­ ings of play. Game 3 was the first game of the Allendale JV Softball Tournament. Sherry Bailey and Constant combined to throw a no hitter in the 27-2 win over Allegan. Leading the way from the plate with 4 hits in as many at bats and 2 RBI ’s was Jenny Feenstra. Other major contributors were Heather VanEnk 3 for 4 and 4 RBIs and Constant 3 for 5 and Wildcats bad plenty ammuni­ tion left to score four more runs to win, 15-11. The nightcap proved to be no contest as Wayland com­ pleted the sweep in a mercy. 11-0 affair "They handcuffed us io only Girls track falls to Hudsonville The girls track team was defeated by Hudsonville 77-51 in a Thursday afternoon meet last week. First place points were earned by Liz Mast in the shot put and discus. Missy Dykgraat. in the 100 m hurdles and Kan n Duba in the 1600 m run Kane Sobczak took first m the 3200 m run w ith a new school and freshman record time of 11:21.8. two hits in that last one," said Tim Penfield, Trojan baseball coach. "We played poor de­ fense and never really got go­ ing with the bats." Jim Norman and the losing hurler from the first game, Rob Miner, contributed two and one hits respectively, all of which were doubles. Right fielder, Tim McCulligh. went 2-for-4 and smacked a two-run homer. Results from the Saturday Hastings Invitational and Comstock Park game yester­ day, were not available before press time. 6 RBIs In the championship game against Hamilton the Scots came up short 17-13 The game was very close until the 4th inning w hen several errors by Caledonia allowed Hamilton to take a 13-2 lead Caledonia 162. Kent City 65 Vi. Fruitport 63Vi. Cedar Springs 62*^. Sparta 57, Grandville 5 1% and Coopersville 50. Taking first place medals for the Scots were Minor. shot put (41’10”; Schmidt 1600 meter ran (4:42.4); 3200 meter relay team of Ben Lillie. Jesse Cryderman. Mvers. and Chris Holiday (8:46.2); 800 meter relay team of Allen. Bohez. Win­ quest and Aho. (1:35.8); the 1600 meter relay team of Allen. Hofmann. Neff and Aho 3:40 3 and Bohez 100 meter dash. 11.5. Winning silver medals for second place WCft Bohez. long jump. Minor, discus, Schmidt. 3200 meter ran. Aho. 200 meter dash and 400 meter dash and the 400 meter relay team of Allen. Bohez. Winquest and Oldfield. 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Wayland proves to be too much for the Trojans Middleville's baseball team was swept in doubleheader against Wayland last week In their first game, after be­ ing down 10-1. Middleville surged back to knot things up at 11-11 in the sixth inning. Unfortunately for them, the Nowak, 11’0” pole vault. Keith Bohez. 11.5. 100 meter dash. Craig Schmidt 4:39.4. 1600 meter run. Al Aho. 52.5. 400 meter dash, and 23.0. 200 meter dash. Chad Neff. 43.0. 300 hurdles and John Myers. 2:06.2. 800 meter ran. Caledonia’s 1600 meter relay of Brad Allen. Karl Hof­ mann. Chad Neff and Alan Aho with a time of 3:37.3 and the 800 meter relay of Brad Allen. Keith Bohez. John Winquest and Alan Aho at 1:34.7 also ran first place ribbons. At the Coopersville Classic, boys final team scores were: FREE Dessert for All Moms!! Plus... 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SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1 st5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) other Faro s Pizza — Caledonia Buy One Pizza at Regular Price and Get one for... ANYTIME NO COUPON NEEDED V ^ *-* *-* LIMITED TIME OFFER “ — SAME VALUE OR LESS —_________ Large 14” Pizza$|-gg pepperoni J No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Offer PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Help Wanted BABYSITTER 18 mo old in my home, some weekdays. 891-9935. For Sale Automotive • Pan Pizza • Bread Stix Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs E«clud*» Garage Sale Special Sauces and 100% Heal Cheeae Hf At S WHA f OVA CVS TOtHAS iAY AAOV1 fAAOSHZZA FULL SIZE BRASS BED (Gorgeous) 3 months old, still in plastic. Cost $795 ncw/sacrifice $225 . 517-627-9494. Sun. Thura. 3:30-10:30 pm; Fri. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA OIL PAINTING CLASSES for beginners. Days or evenings. 693-2126. CAMP COOK YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is looking for a head cook. Plan menu, order food and work with other cooks and kitchen help. Must be team player. Housing an option. Call 891-9160 and leave message. Starts May 10, part time and June 13 full time.__________ HELP WANTED Looking for two full time agents for the Spring market period. No exper­ ience neccessary. Training prog­ ram available. Must be self moti­ vated with transportation. Flexi­ ble hours. Call Deb at Cornerstone Realty, 795-7933. STOCK MERCHANDISER $7.00 per hour. We seek reliable individual to stock and merchan­ dise name brand snack food products in local grocery stores. 8-10 hours each week including Saturday. Grocery experience helpful. Housewives, retirees and all others interested applic­ ants, send reply to: P.O. Box 126, Lowell, MI 49331. WANT A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE? If you really are seri­ ous about real estate, you must have the best training and the best support systems possible. Miller Real Estate offers training programs and support service that are simply second to none. Call Mike Humphreys today at 945-5182 to find out more about opportunities available as a member of our Middleville staff. For Sale EXPERT FURNITURE REFINISHING AU hand strip ping & professionally sprayed, hand rubbed finishes. Call Sam for free estimates. 868-0268. For Rent Wanted BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities available. Call 672-7110.________ I WANT TO BUY a used waterbed (Cash). 517-627-9494. TWO BEDROOM APRARTMENT IN MIDDLEVILLE No pets, $475. 795-9153. PAROS from us a1 •*■ Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 d.m. NEW SUB: Turkey and Bacon - Try It! ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to 70% On second Pina NO COUPONS • NO FRF NO FRSe DELIVER Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery r—coupon FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA FOR SALE Everett console piano, mahogony finish, A-l condition. 868-6761. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL KITCHEN CABINETS Many styles to choose from. Free plan­ ning, Durkee Lumber, Alto 868-6026.__________________ Plus Ona area a Mtar of Pop Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon coupon FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Mendes Automatic Scorers • Color Monitors • Exciting Graphics • FREE League Secretary Services • The Most State of the Art Scorers on the Market Today! Scorers will be installed the end of April. mng, E inti Family Twosome • Women’s Leagues Family Bumper Bowl • Couples Leagues Peewee Bumper Bowl • Men’s Leagues Last year over *1500.00 given away in cash and prizes! — CALL FOR DETAILS — MIDDLE VILLA INN On M-37 North of Middleville Call; 795-3640 OF 891-1287 QUEEN BRASS BED (beauti ful) with orthopedic mattress set, bought new but never used, cost $800. Sacrifice $275 for all. 517-627-9494.______________ middlevilu $2.00 OFF ANY 14", IS" Or 18" X 12" PIZZA NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus One Free 1 Liter of Pop Taka Out Only • Ona (1) Per Coupon free 2 liters of Pepsi with any pickup pizza order. NO COUPON NEEDED NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY THREE PIECE BEDROOM Suite, $225. 795-3737. All of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese ntiques & Collectibles DINING ROOM SET dinette set, 2 office desks, beer signs, refinishing supplies, tools, couch, misc furniture, glass­ ware, collectibles, household items, 1985 Ford Escort wagon, 1985 Chevy Celebrity. Alto area, 6767 Snow Avenue, north off 68th Street, east of Campau Lake, between McCords and Morse Lake Roads. 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Mi 12/30/" Hastings Public Library )S 121 Church Hastings, «l- 49058 U. S. POSTAGE PAID HastmpJvn 49058 Permit No. 7 B No. 275 I Aprit*7. 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year ‘Woody’ brings new independence to physically challenged^ youngster^ ‘Service’ means more than a smile to one KL student by Barbara Gail Staff Writer “Service with a smile" has become a cliche in our comsumer oriented society But for 8-year-old Andrew Simmons, service comes with an adoring pair of bright but­ ton eyes watching him almost every second, waiting for a chance to help. Those button eyes belong to Woody, a 2-year-old service dog trained by Paws With a Cause and donated to Andrew through the Paws program Woody accompanies An­ drew everywhere, but not just because of the usual kinship between a kid and a dog Woody goes with Andrew to school and to restaurants and hotels. He is at his side on walks and when Andrew goes out to play His four legs are the substitutes for Andrew’s, which he cannot use Born with spina bifida, a birth defect in which the spinal col umn fails to close properly during pre-natal development. Andrew is paralyzed from the waist down Before Woody came into his life, he often was unable to perform easily the everyday tasks that most of us take for granted. With his action limited to getting around in his wheelchair or with crutches, it was hard to get to the telephone, to pick up something that he dropped, open heavy doors or even get his wheelchair up a sloping walkway But with Woody at his side, all those obstacles are diminished for Andrew . Alert to his young master’s every word. Woody now eagerly performs these tasks for An­ drew. The dog's abilities awe those who watch him in action Woody’s companionship also has brought a sense of grateful delight to Andrew’s parents, who see their son gaining in confidence and responsibility as he enjoys his new companion and his grow­ ing independence ’ The dog has been good for Andrew." said hits mother. Beth, four months after Woody joined the family “This has given Andrew something to be responsible for. and we’ve seen Andrew grow up a lot since Woody came. “He’s become more responsible in other ways, too. That may have eventually happened without the dog, but I think it has happened Service dog 'Woody' looks like he's just 'one of the guys' in Dione Fortuna's second-grade class at Kettle Lake. But Woody is specially trained to help his master, Andrew Simmons, overcome some of the problems faced by the physically challenged youngster. Sea Woody, page 10 Mining operation raises Legion Auxiliary names questions in Township Poppy poster winners ... by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer It’s fortunate that Thornapplc Township moved offices to the new hall because the number of people who attend­ ed last Monday’s public hear­ ing wouldn’t have fit in the old building. About 40 township residents attended the meeting of the Thornapple Planning and Zoning Commission to express opinions and ask questions about the special land use permit being re­ quested by Dennis Wilson. His request is for a mineral extraction and crushing opera tion by Fein-Miller Gravel inc. on a portion of his pro­ perty between Irving Road and Barnum Road. The majority of the residents were not happy about the possibility of having a mineral extraction operation in their area. Most were concerned about noise, dust, safety, road con­ ditions and if the project would be ecologically sound. Sm mining, page 12 by Barbara Gali Staff Writer The Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary has chosen 10 posters for awards from the 51 entered in this year’s Pop­ py Poster contest The contest has become a traditional part of the Aux­ iliary’s annual buddy poppy sale fund-raiser, scheduled this year for May 13, 14 and 15. Proceeds from the sale are used exclusively to help U.S. war veterans and their families. During World War I, the bright red Flanders poppy became a symbol of the sacrifices made by the soldiers fighting for their country. Today, the red paper poppy is sold each year by Legion Auxiliaries to raise funds for veterans’ hospitals and for in dividual veterans and their families. The poster contest offers high school and middle school art students a chance mH only to help the Auxiliary prom<He its poppy sale, but also an op­ portunity to earn recognition for their talent See winners, page 2 8th graders accepted in Student Ambassadors program ...... - -- ...^-------------------------- — Barbara Gall byby Barbara Gall CMS students Josh Finkbeiner and Sarah Steele will be learning more about the United Kingdom and Ireland when they participate in this summer's Young Am­ bassadors Program. Staff Writer England. Scotland. Ireland and Wales soon won’t be just names on the map for Caledonia Middle School students Josh Finkbeiner and Sarah Steele They will get to visit all four countries this summer as members of the Student Am bassador Program sponsored by People to People International Originally founded in 1956 by then President Dwight D. Eisenhower, People to People now is administered as a private, nonprofit organiza­ tion. It administers a number of programs like the Student Ambassadors, which are designed to bring Americans together with citizens of other countries to create goodwill and understanding Sarah and Josh both receis ed letters early in the school year informing them they had been nominated by someone at their school for the pro­ gram. They attended the in­ formation meeting held at Grand Valley Slate University and decided to apply for the opportunity to visit the United Kingdom and Ireland this summer They were notified in January that they had been accepced for the three-wcek pro gram that will take them overseas from June 15 to July 8 following a brief training session in Washington D.C. Once in Europe, they will visit factories and schools, sightsee and attend special See 8th graders, page 2 In This Issue... Area churches to celebrate National Day of Prayer CMS to offer "Southwest Michigan Technology Expo” Mugridge named village director of finance P.LG. offers consumer discount card �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / Apni 2/719S3 8TH GRADERS, cont. from thefront TK elementary kids get crash course on bicycle safety Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker has made the rounds of all of the Thornapple Kellogg elemen­ tary schools with a short presentation about bicycle safety. "Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS.” > ^LSETOF $4Q99 fREE ACRYLIC NAILS I □ nail art 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 8, Open at 8 am Saturday briefings, international organization meetings and cultural pertormarKC> The students explained that they will stay in homes throughout their visit so they will get a view of a real cross section of the societies in each of the four countries Both said they are looking forward to visiting the people and also the famous castles and landmarks of each country “I’m most interested in see­ ing new places, and visiting castles and seeing the Blarney Stone. " said Sarah “1 think I most want to meet new people and make some new friends there.” Josh decided Both said they have been reading up on the places they will visit and they think it will be very interesting to talk with the families of students they’ll meet. When asked what U.S. esents their hosts might be most interested in learning about. Sarah and Josh said they thought questions might center on American schools, sports, and big news events like the Waco tragedy and the possible U.S. involvement in Bosnia. “The program really en­ courages us to read up.” said Sarah. The students are asked to bring a family photo album and. for each host family, some small gifts from the stu­ dent's community. Sarah and Josh said they will be pan of a group of about 30 West Michigan students who are paHicipating in the Student Ambassador Program While the People to People organization handles all the CLIP & SAVE ip Great Gifts for arrangements for the group, each student is responsible for financing his or her expenses for the S4.000 trip. They also must pay their air fare to "Washington D C. Sarah has received some financial help from her family and friends, and she also has sent letters to community groups which she hopes might send her some donations for her trip. Wendy 's Restaurants has contributed coupon books that she is selling at CMS, Dutton Elementary and Kettle Lake Elementary for $1 per book Each coupon book is worth more than S6 in Wendy's products. She also plans to sell candy bars. Josh's family has decided to help him fund the tnp since he works for no pay on the fami­ ly farm. “We feel he has earned the trip since he works hard on the farm and is not paid as an employee.” said Josh's mom. Beth Finkbeiner. Both students said their families have been very sup­ portive of their opportunity "My mom's real envious.” smiled Sarah. “My parents think it’s a neat idea, and my dad wishes he could go, too,” agreed Josh. Anyone who would like to help Sarah and Josh w ith their fund raising should contact them through Caledonia Mid­ dle School. Both students said they would be willing to share their experiences when they return. Sarah and Josh are the children of Anne and Jack Steele of Caledonia and John and Beth Finkbeiner of Caledonia. Anyone desiring more in­ formation about the program can contact People to People Student Ambassador Pro­ gram. Dwight D. Eisenhower Building. 110 S. Ferrall Street. Spokane, Washington 99202-4861. Heritage Day meeting scheduled the J Village j Centre | 891-1584 | I I j OPEN Mon.. Tues , Sat. 10-6. Wed . Thurs., Fri. 10-8 CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES Jewelry Dresses Shoes Suits Co-ordinates Purses Belts Denim Swimwear i The next meeting for plann­ ing the Middleville Heritage Day is scheduled for 7 p.m Monday. May 10, at the village hall. This will be the second year for the community event, which will be held on Satur­ day. Sept All chair people and any others who wish to help plan and organize Heritage Day 1993 are invited to attend. ffESFEM nrflCII Caledonia Legion Auxiliary member Barbara Scott explains to CHS art students Sara Berends and Charles Dannison that their Poppy Poster entries in the local contest have been chosen for district level competi­ tion. Not pictured is Gerry Neil, chairwoman of the Poster Committee. POPPY WINNERS, cont.fromfront The Caledonia Auxiliary chose five entries from both the middle school and high school for either first-, second- or third-place prizes, with two honorable mentions also chosen from each school. The wiflhers have received checks or ribbons from the Auxiliary. Two of the posters, one by CHS senior Charles Dannison and one by freshman Sara Berends. were chosen by the members of the Auxiliary to compete at the district level of the state and national contest. Winners at those levels can receive additional monetary prizes as well as more publici­ ty, said poster committee member Barbara Scott. She explained that the criteria forjudging the posters includes eye appeal, slogan content and spelling, originality and artistic ability. The posters also should display accurately the Flanders poppy and in some way mention the American Legion Auxiliary name. difficult “It’s always ' ** *to choose the winners,” said Scott. “We had many excellent posters submitted, and it's always gratifying to see how much talent our students have.” Miniature Roses Pot Over 100 Varieties and Colors to Choose From Dress Shoe. Favorite Color __________________________ Our Personal Shopper will Help You Find Just the Right Gift for Mom CLIP & SAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES FVe also have a large variety of... Annual Flower & Vegetable Plants Flowers 'n Friends Miniature Roses 9590 100th St., Alto, Michigan 49302 No Sundavs $2795 HANGING BASKETS 1 GALLON CONTAINERS Slack Miniature ROSE TREES Miniature Rose Climbers Blouse Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Starting in Any SSS Amount Ask Mom what size she is. The posters will be ex­ hibited in the windows of the Caledonia Schools Ad­ ministration offices, with the exception of the two being sent to the district contest Scott said the Auxiliary hopes all residents will take time to view the students' work, and more important, take a moment next week to bus .1 poppy “When you put your dona­ tion in the poppy canister, remember that the paper pop­ py was made by a veteran who served our country,” urged Scott. “Now it’s our turn to serve them.” Roses for Mom to enjoy for years to come' Gift Certificates t \ (616)' 891-1226 ’ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 27, 1993 I Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner | ENGAGEMENT VerStrate- Thompson will be wed June 25 by... Vows of marriage will be spoken on June 25. 1993. by Melissa Ann VerStrate and Burke Ryan Thompson The bride-to-be is a graduate of ThornappleKelktgg High School and Davenport College. She and her parents. Walter and Carol VerStrate. reside in Caledonia. The future groom is also a graduate of ThornappleKellogg High School, as well as of Western Michigan University. He and his parents. Richard and Feather Thompson, reside in Middleville Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Proposal A crucial On Wednesday, June 2. you will be asked to vote on a con stitutrnnal amendment known as Proposal A. The outcome of that vote will be crucial for education in Michigan. It is crucial for education in our community Ballot Proposal A is designed to help resolve two of the most important issues now facing the people of Michigan, properly tax reform and school finance reform. These reforms were supported by over a two-thirds vote of the Republicans and Democrats in the House of Representatives and the Senate and are strongly supported by our Governor. The June 2 election will be state-wide It is not a school district election. The annual school election will be held on Monday, June 14. This, I am sure will cause some confusion The Board of Education at a special meeting Monday, April 26, moved to place the Head lee Override provision on the June 14 ballot. If the amendment to the Michigan Constitution is ap­ proved on June 2, then the Headlec Override proposition is not needed and will not be submitted in the annual school election. Proposal A will provide a base level of support for every child attending public school. It is a major step toward pro­ viding a quality educational opportunity. There is a major em­ phasis today being placed .in demanding educational quality, but without funding this is impossible The proposal also places a cap on property assessment in­ creases and reduces the millage rate of your property taxes for school operation. The proposal will provide a constitutional guarantee of $4,800 spending per pupil for all K-12 school districts that levy 18 mills for school operating purposes. The $4,800 guarantee will be indexed by law to the future revenue growth of the Mate Each district will receive a minimum of a 3 percent in­ crease in revenue per pupil in 1993. With the approval of Proposal A on June 2, the Thomapple Kellogg Schcxil District would receive for the 1993-94 year a 9.5 percent increase in revenue and the property tax millage rate for school operation would be lowered from 36.1 mills to 18. This is an 18.1 -mill or 50 percent reduction in operational millage. It should be noted here that in the past the State has paid the employers’ share of FICA (Social Security) and a matching share of the employee retirement. These costs will be shifted to the local school district. With Proposal A, there will be funds to pay these costs. Without Proposal A. should these costs be phased in. these will not be funds for their payment. Due to these costs. Proposal A is not a "bonanza” for our schools as many might believe. However, without the passage of Pro­ posal A the Thomapple Kellogg School District will face a ma­ jor financial crisis. Will there be any costs to you and me for this proposal? Yes, the amendment calls for two cents of additional sales tax in­ creasing the rate from four cents to six cents. (Remember there is no sales tax on foods or drug prescriptions.) To determine whether as a taxpayer you are a “winner” or a "loser" you must estimate the increased amount of sales tax you would be paying, then if you itemize deductions on your federal income tax. you would need to determine the reduction in that deduction. Then you would need to calculate the effect it may have on the "circuit breaker.” During the month ahead there will be much information presented on this. As an individual, you will probably find that you will be pac­ ing less taxes. However, some may find that they might estimate a slight increase. You may be a "winner” or a "loser.” but in the support of your schools and a more equitable support for the education for all the children in Michigan, your support of Proposal A is needed. Your school district's children will be "winners.’’ To better serve you, we will be moving May 30 to 500 Arlington (M-37) just south of Gavin Chevy. Over 100 ap­ pliances must be sold, all of which are deeply discounted. Yow hometown dealer for GE. RCA. Amana. Caloric. Crosley. Frigidaire. and Hardwick Appliances AIOMxPOP'J “*795-8950 Wright-Eldred to be wed in June employed at Feista Hair and Tanning of Hastings Jason is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently employed at Na­ tional Plastek of Dutton 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville (1 block east of M-37. beside Faro's Pizza) Bob and Helen Wenger will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday. May 8. The Wengers have six children, Ed and Christina (Wenger) Gibson of Woodbridge. Vo.; Marty and Cindy Wenger and Phil and Becky Wenger all of Middleville: Doug and Mary (Wenger) Newman of Howard City, Mich.; Don and Anne Wenger. Thad Wenger, both of Middleville, and 15 grandchildren. Bob and Helen have been dairy farmers in the Middleville area for all of the 40 years. MILLER REAL ESTATE "The Company You Have Trusted Since 1940 ’ THIS WEEK’S FEATURED HOME Roger and Kathy Purdun of Hastings are happy to an­ nounce the upcoming wedding of their daughter. Tricia Kay Wnght. to Jason Lee Eldred, son of Eugene and Sue Eldred, also of Hastings A June 12, 1993. wedding is planned. Tricia is a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and of cosmetology school. She is currently fl" LJ POND, WOOOS ANO WILDLIFE] Other features include an above ground pool, garage and pole building. This one bedroom home has a kitchen and living room combination and a great room Also, you can enjoy the wildlife from the deck. Call for more Information on this new listing ........................................................................................................................................................$72,500.00 a w FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES BE SURE AND SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER! * MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 497 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 «a.too" BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. Kay Stolsonburg, Assoc. Broker......... 795-7272 Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker, GRI.............795-9521 otPoeruMifY “THE MILLER REAL ESTATE ADVANTAGE’’ AS FULL MEMBERS OF BOTH THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS & THE BARRY/EATON BOARD OF REALTORS, WE ASSURE YOU FULL EXPOSURE TO ALL OF THE LIKELY BUYERS OF YOUR HOME, & ISN’T THAT WHAT YOU WANT? Old-Fashioned? You bet I am, and so is my bank. My bank knows me by name. I get fast, friendly service, and I don’t wait in long lines. If this doesn’t sound like your bank, maybe it’s time for a change. And you can bank on it. Qtate 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 APPLIANCES Open Mon. 1-8; Tues.-Thurs.-Fri. 11-6; Wed. 11-8; Sat. 9-3_______ Wengers to celebrate 40th anniversary ALEDONIA AH 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Fnday and til Noon on Saturday LENDER �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml /April 27. 1993 Mugridge is new director of finance Chris Mugridge, who hos worked for Middleville for over o year, was named as Director of Finance for the village. bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has named Chris Mugndge as the director of finance Mugridge, who has been working as a temporary village employee since January 199I. originally was hired to fill in during the il­ lness of regular secretary receptionist. Jan Cutler. However. Cutler never was able to return and she died earlier this year As director of finance. Mugndge is responsible for all accounts payable, accounts receivable, village payroll, financial reports and other duties necessary for general operation The council unanimously approved the new. full-time permanent position for Mugndge at an hourly wage of $10.45. retroactive to April I of this year In other council business. Village Manager Ev Manshum reported that the ap­ plication for the State Revolv­ ing Fund financing for the sewer project is just lacking one report (as of last Tuesday). The entire application was due at 5 p.m. Monday. May 3. The proposed lagoon system onginally approved by the council is the plan that ac­ companied the application However, the village is still investigating the possibility of going to a Sequential Batch Reactor system instead Manshum said they have about four weeks to make their final decision. “From what I’ve been told by the SRF. it looks like financing will be at 2 percent for the loan." Manshum said. ■ That's good news in terms of cost to the customers " The village should have more information about the financing in June If the fun­ ding is approved, it will be available this fall The Village Council also approved a resolution to establish a Local Develop­ ment Financial Authority for the Middleville Industrial Park. According to village at­ torney Jeff Youngsma. the establishment of the LDFA sets up a "win-win" situation for the community . The LDFA allows for development of a separate body that would oversee development of the property and financing of the project. This body would receive money from tax increment financing According to Youngsma. this would not reduce the amount of tax funding for the Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Before this resolution can be finalized, it must be ap­ proved by the village. Ben Marks, president of the Michigan Municipal League, made an appeal to the council cont to naif paga LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. A 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 mile* eat! of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison i.'utii Dtmt / Stfoot Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... o 45 p m. Awana................................................................................ 6.45p.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School......................... 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................. 9:30 a m. Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night.......... 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care“ Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Pastor Monte C. Bell Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. The Lutheran Church Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00a.m. A 11:00 a m Missouri Synod CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service 11:00 a m. 10:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock (616) 795-2391 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............................. 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Children’s Church/Youth Worship during morning wrvKn. Canway Si puppet ministry for K4<h during evening servra Includes Adventure Cid), Chores for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult ClaMcs For information call: 891-81 19 891 -8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............10:00 a m Sunday School.............................. 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p m. YOU ABE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a m. Sunday School............................... 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship..............11:00 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Way hr. Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............9 45 a m Morning Worship............................ 1100a m. It • 7N-7N0 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10 00 am Sunday School Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler ' Family Night" 6 00 pm II Church Office Phone — 795-9266 CDld {Hint JHrtIjodist (Church 10~00a_m 11:00a.m. 600p.m. Barner Free • M 37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 __ 111 Church Street Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Peace Reformed Church Wednesday Night ‘‘Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................6:30 p.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone: 891 9o0o Sunday School........................................... 9:45-10:45 Pioneer Club MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES “God Cares for You” Sunday Services............................................... 10:30 a m. Sunday Evening Service.........................................6:30 p.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ‘The Owch where everybody 6 somebody and Jesus Chnsf is Lord" Sunoay School.................................... 9 30 am Sunaov Morrwng Worship.....................’0 30 am. Sunday Evening WonNp....................... 600 p m. Wea Midweek Prayer & &bie Study.. 700pm MkrDoOSOr sOS6r Steve joason. vadhhjfter Wiejxyw and exciting fellowship" Sunday School........................................................ 11:10 a. m. 708 West Main Street 908 West Mam Middleville, Vt mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Wesleyan Church “a new at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township (Guinea lluitcb iirctl|rrii W 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a m. Evening Worship............. 6:00 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes .....7.00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 - kiptrmf, Putant, Rtieiant, kr-ful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 6Mih St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday............................. 10 00 a m Morning Worship....... 1100 a m Evening Worship........ 6:00 p m Wed. Fellowship.........7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 27. 1993 I Page 5 THE ANNUAL Area churches to mark Prayer Day Students and adults from the Caledonia and Middleville areas will unite Thursday. May 6, to participate in the annual National Day of Prayer • Caledonia Christian Reformed. First Baptist of Middleville, Holy Family Catholic, Leighton United Methodist. Peace Reformed and Whitneyville Bible chur­ ches are encouraging their youth to gather after school from 2:20 to 2:30 around the flag pole at Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia high schools for a few moments of silent prayer. All students are invited to join them. Several other local churches will also participate in various ways to acknowledge this day as a time to band together to pray for the country and its leaders Peace Reformed Church, located on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia will be open for the public to stop in at their convenience from noon until 7 p.m. From 7 to 7:30. Mandy Hildenbrand briefly will share a few songs, then the evening will close with prayer. Congress has declared Thursday. May 6. as the an- Frank L. Siereveld WAYLAND - Frank L. Siereveld, 83, of Wayland, passed away Tuesday. April 27, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. He is survived by his son, Robert L. (Myla) Siereveld of Wyoming; three daughters: Mrs. Jim (Helene) Willison of Frank Fort, Michigan, Mrs. Zaid (Louise) Assfy of Califor­ nia, Mrs. Tom (Nancy) Collins of New York, New York; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great nual National Day of Prayer, as an opportunity for Americans of all faiths to join in united prayer, acknowledg­ ing dependence on God and giving thanks for the blessings received. St. Paul Lutheran confirms 9 youths St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia, has announced that nine young people were confirmed May 16 The young people are Matt Appel, son of Ruth and Terry Appel; Gretchen Beuschcl. daughter of Paul and Vai Beuschcl Jr.. Karen DeGood, daughter of Lee and Jan DeGood. Chris Engelbert, son of Doug and Nancy Engelbert; Melissa Kabelman. daughter of Paul and Sue Kabelman; Joshua Lancaster, son of Bob and Terri Lancaster; Kyle Paalman. son of Rick and Carol Paalman; Jennifer Powell, daughter of Mark and Carol Powell; and Brian Troost. son of Ray and Patti Troost. Confirmation regarded as a vital part of the Lutheran Church ministry , follows two years intensive study of Scrip­ ture. church history, doctrine and worship. I A I I | | | j I Join millions of other Americans in praying for a moral rebirth in America. This coming THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1993, America will observe the annual National Day of Prayer. Concerned individuals are urged to participate in the “MEET AT CITY HALL” meetings on that day. As concerned Americans, we ask you to join us at ' MIDDLEVILLE CITY HALL from 12:20 PM to • 12:40 PM on the National Day of Prayer and pray for : | j j j j : : a moral rebirth for America. I ; I America desperately needs a moral rebirth. Nearly every problem facing our nation today, springs from a moral base. We need to implore God’s blessing on our country. We need God’s forgiveness and His I restoration of our moral perspective. I I I ■ : i 11 Chronicles 7:14 says, "If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and ■ ; pray, and seek My face,. and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." I I | Middleville Coordinator Steve Jackson Whitneyville Bible Church 891-8661 or 795-3892 Confirmation includes a rite in which the public declara­ tion of a promise to be faithful ■ for their involvement in state legislation He emphasized the need for keeping the local governments strong and not allowing the state to “pick away at municipal governments, chipby-chip." Marks said that the Grand Rapids Baptist Col­ lege has announced that Krista Rothaar of Delton, has been placed on the dean’s list for the fall semester, having earn­ ed a grade point average of 3.80. She is a 1991 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is the daughter of K. Alan and Jean Rothaar. Grand Rapids Baptist Col­ lege shares a 132-acre campus in the northeast section of Grand Rapids with the Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary . The college offers a Christian, libera) arts curriculum leading to B.A.. B.R.E., or B. Mus. degrees. Students prepare for vocations in Christian ministries, social agencies, education and business professions private Collection JApfurd Si J'Laeaanrica SAMPLE SALE — STOCK REDUCTION PROGRAM PRIVATE COLLECTION DESIGNER APPAREL is an importer wholesaler. and nwnuia turcr of a unique line of clothing made from scarves We are dedicated io providing a discruninaiing cltcntek with fashionable apparel al the LOWEST PRICE and BEST QUALITY available Under our own label our apparel comes n a variety of Myles and patterns Bomber Jackets Hus Sizes Kid's Jackets Tunics Tanks loir Bags laggings Scarfs RoerMbk Jackets Long Jackets with Buttons Metal Jackets Vests to Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Lutheran Church play a central role. NEW DIRECTOR, cont. from page 4 TK grad on GR Baptist GPA list Meet at City Hall I nationwide effort of prayer for America ’ Obituaries Short Mme Shirts Warm up. Jogging SnU Stir-up Pants 2 and .' piece outfits in a spectrum of solid colors to wear alone ar to complement any jacket. You are invited to come and lake advantage of this first time ever SAMPLE SALE — STOCK REDUCTION PROGRAM. Prices start as as S5 00 This is a great oppurtumty io buy qu*:.ty clothing at whoksak prices! Where: 6539 Nollkc Drive. Caledonia When; Wednesday and Thursday. May Sth A 6th Wednesday and Thursday . May 13th A 14th Tunc: 10 00 am until 6:00 pm DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS SALE - SEE YOU THERE!! Phone (616) 891-1323 • Fm (6161 451-8380 municipal league is the largest citizen lobby in Michigan and that “we need to raise the level of commitment in the state legislative process.” The council also appointed Trustee Ed Schellinger to act as interim chairman of the Public Safety Committee New Trustee Jim French will also fill a seat on this committee. Marilyn VandenBerg. who is the regular chairwomen, is recovering from a heart attack and subsequent bypass surgery. granchildren; one sister: Mrs. George (Marie) Hough of Yarnell. Arizona; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday. May 15 at 9:30 a m. at St. Ann’s Home, 2161 Leonard Street, N W. Grand Rapids. Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Home. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. H. Paul Newman MIDDLEVILLE - H. Paul Newman, 72, of Barlow Lake, passed away Thursday. April 29, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Surviving are his wife: Betty J. Newman; five sons: David (Carolyn) Newman, John (Charyl) Newman, Mark Newman, Paul (Cindy) Newman, all of Middleville, Daniel (Pamela) Newman of Otsego; one daughter: Joy (James) Myers of North Fort Myers, Florida, 8 grandchil­ dren, 8 great grandchildren; two sisters, one brother. Funeral services were held Saturday. May 8, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel tn Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment at Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church or Thornapple Ambulance Service. Join America In Prayer on Thursday, May 6 Thursday, May 6, is America's 1993 National Day of Prayer. Please take five minutes at 12 noon to: Acknowledge our dependence upon God. THE ANNUAL Give thanks for the many blessings He has given us. Ask God to guide our leaders and to bring healing, reconciliation, and wholeness to our nation and all its people. There are many ways you can participate in our Annual National Day of Prayer. Peace Reformed Church ...invites the community to stop in for a moment of prayer from 12 noon until 7 p.m. From 7:00-7:30 Mandy Hildenbrand will share in song & prayer. 6950 Cherry Valley Rd.. Middleville This ad is sponsored by the following churches: Caledonia Christian Reformed First Baptist of Middleville Holy Family Catholic Leighton United Methodist Peace Reformed Whitneyville Bible �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / Atjrtf 27. 1993 TK grad earns blanket from Hope Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate Doug Mesecar was among 41 Hope College seniors who were awarded monogrammed blankets for their participation in athletics at Hope The’orange and blue ”H" blankets are presented by the college's alumni H-Club, which honored the seniors Caledonia Lions bag trash for MDOT program during a reception Monday. April 26. The award blankets are presented to seniors who earn­ ed at least three varsity letters while at Hope. One of the var­ sity letters must have been earned during the student s senior year Mesecar. of Caledonia, competed in basketball Members of the Caledonia Lions Club recently braved chilly winds and a busy 68th Street as they bagged trash tossed out during the winter by heedless motorists. As partici­ pants in the Michigan Depart ment of Transportation's Adopt a-Highway Program, the Lions routinely clean up along 68th Street between Whitneyville and M-37 Bud and Gerry Fairbrother work on the problem of bagging a large piece of cardboard after retrieving it from the gully along the road. Alto student has role in NMU’s play Sailing ermsmq w ftshmq is usually confned to weekriKfc lot most boat owners In fact, most of the time, your boat isn't even m the water its m storage somewhere* AtrtoOwners Insurance covets your boat in the water and out and avery where m between - aH year long* Andrew Gall of Alto recent­ ly played the role of “Jac­ ques” in the Northern Michigan University produc­ tion of Shakespeare's “As You Like It.” Gall, a junior majoring in theater, is the son of Barbara and Michael Gall of 8424 Dygert St., Alto. The play comically depicts the life of people who were banished from the business of the town and find a special ex­ istence in the forest, where they can sing, laugh, fall in love, and philosophize about the world. ‘‘This is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies.” said Dr. James L. Rapport, the play's director. "It is based on the age old theme that evil will fall, good will endure and true love con­ quers all.” J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency For all she means to you. Bake sale planned Thanks Bouquet W’e have many ocher unique fresh flowers to choose from — for any budget. We also have: Hanging Baskets • Geraniums • Tropical Plants • and MORE! DELIVERY AVAILABLE OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5:30; Fri. 9-6; Sal. 9-5 "Our Policy is Service" Harry and Rita Padgett scout for litter on the south side of 68th Street near the Whitneyville Road intersection. Be a dear and send Mom an FTD* Mother’s Day Bouquet. Just call or visit us today. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9. <cTTio<,uiapp(?e cFCo/taC & Sliop 114 River Street Phone 616-795-3331 Middleville, Michigan 49333 We Protect Your Boat On Land As Well As Water. A bake sale fund-raiser has been planned for Friday . May 7. and Saturday . May 8. at the Caledonia Slate Bank in Caledonia Proceeds will go to Kathy Weeks Kingma. a cancer pa­ tient who is now in Minnesota and her bone marrow transplant is scheduled for May 11. Raffle tickes also will be sold for $1 each at the bake sale, with a drawing to be held at 11 a m Saturday. Prizes tn the drawing will include: grand prize, a collector's limited edition doll; second place, a musical bunny doll; and thud place, a porcelain egg-shaped school house The bake sale will be set up m the bank during regular business hours For more information, call 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ,yfuto-Owners Insurance Diana Landman at 891-0007 or Dianne Lambright at 693-3015. MANAGEMENT We have 4 openings for profes­ sional sales people leading to man­ agement within one month. We offer paid training for this salaried position and full corporate benefits. If you are available to travel 5 days a week, and would like to know more about this EXCITING opportunity... Please call 800-543-5940 Mon. 8:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Ask for Ad TSA #61 e.O E M/F �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 277 1993 / Page 7 Middleville Official Village Council Minutes April 13 1993 President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m Present: Bray French Mugridge Oliver Schellinger and VandenBerg Absent Norf Guests Wtllrom Hardy Joe ond Dawn Booher Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News and Barnaby Pedge from the Grand Rap<ds Press Minutes of the Public Hearing of March 23 1993 were appro* ed as read Minutes of the March 23 1993 regular meet.ng were approved as read with correction of the spelling of manager President Myers recommend­ ed the reappointment of Delbert Stamboch and Max Miner of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Official MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Pet of the Week "Rosie,” o red Chow mix, bears the mark of a chow, the block, mottled tongue. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitty litter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation moy stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 o.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information coll 948-4885. Caledonia Tops No. 546 Gloria opened the meeting for April 27. with the “Shuns” of Gardening and Slimming. We welcomed Marjorie to our group and wish her much success. Best weight loss for tonight is a three way tie by Katie. Darlene and Dorothy. KOPS is Marilyn. Ruth J. has !0 weeks of perfect attendance. Congratulations ladies! Keep it up you're doing fantastic! Positive action is no eating after supper. Pat gave back the HaHa box. Clean up crew is Gloria. Joyce and Pat. Featured person this week is Marilyn. Our contest ends tonight, prize awarded next week. Keep walking girls — we still haven’t reached Arizona, we did miss the Oklahoma tornado though The two tables that lost the challenge will put on a skit in two weeks. Gloria challenged all of us to lose 1/4 pound a week the month of May. We reviewed by-laws tonight and approved them. We were also reminded that weigh-in ends at 6:45. If you come in after that you will be weighed-in after the meeting. Please come as early as possi­ ble to avoid the last minute rush. We closed with Tops Pledge We meet Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh-in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church. 250 Vine St. Please join us. Questions? Call Gloria at 698-2914 -—r 21, g 1-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE tf :“<i i -xi'cr-' rs nrac HASTINGS - 4 bed., 2 both large family home with country setting just outside Hastings. $52,500. Call Judy VanderMeer. CALEDONIA Lovely brick ranch on 5 acres with all of the amenities, just a few minutes from everything. For more information call Jim Clark. April 15 1993 President Myers colled the public hearing to order at 7 00 p m. for the purpose of propos­ ed Middleville Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Pion. Present French Mugridge Oliver. Schellinger and VandenBerg Absent Bray. Guests Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News Village Engineers Dick Meyers ond Joe Nies. The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens com­ ment on expansion of the April 20 1993 Public hearing wos delayed until 7.25 p.m. President Myers called the public hearing to order at 7:25 p.m. for the purpose of discuss­ ing the Local Development Finonce Authority and to Designate the Boundaries of Authority District. Present Broy French, Mugridge Oliver, and Schellinger Absent VandenBerg Guests Robert Wenger. Ron Hooper ond Margaret Fowler from the Sun ond News. Attorney Fisher explained the procedures ond the effects of a Local Development Finonce Authority. Discussion held. Clerk read a message from Clair Boor from the Grand Rapids Community College in support of the establishment of the Local Development Finonce Authority. With no further discussion, Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Schellinger. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting odjourned at 7:35 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (319) April 12. 1993 The regular meeting of the Thornoppie Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Boysen at 7:02 p.m. Members present - 5. Others present - 2. Printed bills in the amount of $89 374.55 approved by roll coll vote. Minutes of the last regular meeting and March 23rd special meeting approved os printed. Motion passed unanimously approving amendment to General Fund Budget Motion passed unanimously to adopt Resolution 2-93 Declara­ tion of Intent to Moke Public Im­ provements at Duncon Lake. Motion passed unanimously to adopt salary schedule as presented. Meeting odjourned at 9:20 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornoppie Township Clerk BYRON CENTER - 2 good size lots in Woodmea­ dow Development. Call Patti Miedema for descriptions. Th* Thornoppl* Township Board meets on th* second Mon day of eoch month at 7:00 p.m. at th* Township Hail 200 E. Mom St Middleville • Tim Wilkinson • John Harvey • Patti Miedema • Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours Monday-Fndoy 9-6 Saturday 9-1 OVER 35,000 BOOKS IN STOCK! Also featuring •ANTIQUES* 4 many one of a kind items •Collectables ♦Paperback Swap Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 Hours Tues. S* .10-530 PM • Sui 12-4 PM • Ctoeed Monday Smart borrowing begins at home. Thomapple Township NOTICE SCHEDULE OF THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD REGULAR MEETINGS Judy VanderMeer Beth Nausadis Patrick Hammond John Bauw James Clark FOP contract. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. President Myers Trustees Bray and VandenBerg will be par ticipoting in the F O P contract negotiations. Also President Myers will be contact person for Attorney Fisher. President Myers presented to former Village President Williom B Hordy a plaque for his service on the Village Council. Schellinger moved that Coun cil approve the addition to the bills to Bay Port Bank for bond payment of $13,759 .75 Support by VondenBerg. Ayes oil. Carried. With no further business Oliver moved for adjournment Support by Broy Ayes all. Car ried Meeting odjourned at 7 25 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (317) Synopsis of Minutes FREEPORT 2 acre building site perked and surveyed — all for $9,900 with land contract terms. Call Judy VanderMee*. • • • • • wastewater treatment plant ond required for port of the process for funding thru the state revolv­ ing fund. Village engineers Dick Meyers and Joe Nies explained the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Plan. Discussion held. Village Manager Monshum reported to Council on the revolving fund financing at a maximum 3.5 million dollars at 3% annual interest. Monshum informed Council on what the average customer user will pay on o monthly ond quarterly basis. Discussion held With no further discussion. French moved for adjournment. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Public hearing ad­ journed at 8:05 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (318) term of 3 years to expire April 30 1996 and Jock Hooper to the Housing Commission for a 5 year term to expire April 30 1996 Support by Oliver Ayes all Corned. Mugridge moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VandenBerg Ayes oil Corned. Police Chief Shoemaker in­ troduced to Council the new Police Officer Joe Booher ond his wife Dawn. Village Manager Monshum received bids for a new dump truck the b'ds will be reviewed by the finance committee for their recommendation. Council ond Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the March Police Activity Report Broy moved that Council authorize Village Attorney James Fisher to represent the Village in the negotiation of the SCHEDULE OF THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETINGS Th* Thornoppl* Township Planning Commission meets on rhe tried Monday of each month at 7 30 p m at th* Township Holl 200 E Main St Middies .«• (»0) When it makes sense to borrow, getting a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan is the best way to take advantage of today’s low interest rates. Because a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan makes it possible for you to save by consolidating your automobile loans, personal loans, and credit card debts into one, easy-to-manage monthly payment. Or, it can help you buy the things you need at considerable savings. For a limited time, your Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan comes with no closing costs.* And no annual fees. Plus, the interest may be tax deductible (please consult your tax advisor). To apply for your home equity loan... Stop in at any Hastings City Bank office. Or call. Safe & sound since 1886 Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville t Caledonia, Wayland EqULeX“si"9 945-2401 ’ 795-3338 ‘ 763-9418 ’ 852-0790 ‘ 891-0010 ' 792-6201 Member fdic (-Closing costs we warred when the state equaled »a*ue of your nom* can be used m place ot tn* normally required appraisal As ot March 29th, the current APtt 800. maximum APR t&OO �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 27. 1993 CHS grad makes Dean’s list atFSU P.I.G. offers consumer discount card by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Playground Improve­ ment Group at Thomapple Kellogg elementary schools is offering a consumer discount card with deals from Mid­ dleville and Hastings businesses Each card can be purchased for $5. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the cost of the purchase of new playground equipment for McFall. West and Page Elementary schools The P.I.G. drive started Monday, and cards will be available from the schools or any TK elementary students through Friday. June 4. “What is really nice about this card is that it can be used over and over.” explained Laurie Brinks, one of the organizers of the campaign. The card is good until May I. 1994 Middleville merchants who are participating are Crystal Flash. Faro’s Pizza. Gavin Che vrolet-Buick-PontiacGeo. Gavin Car Wash. Mid­ dle Villa Inn and Bowling. Movie Depot. PastoorscThornapple Floral. Thomapple Kitchen. Tires-R-Us. Western Auto and Western Auto Ice Cream. Burger King and Cinema I and II in Hastings are also of­ fering bargains Because the discounts on the card are good for a full year, each family member might need a card of his or her own. Brinks said. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Qaledonia. Ml 49316 k Caledonia High School graduate Kelly Purdy has been named to the dean's list at Ferris State University To earn the honor, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 grading scale. The daughter of Tom and 891-9294 A Marlene Purdy of Caledonia. Kelly graduated from CHS in 1991. At Fems, where she is studying to be a legal secretary. she is an active member of the Collegiate Secretaries International. She will complete her studies at Ferris State in 1993. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Mike Looney along with second graders Josh Web­ ber and Rachel Looney check out the information about the consumer discount cards being offered to raise money for playground equipment for the Thor­ napple Kellogg elementary schools. School Lunch Menus Thomapple Kellogg Wednesday, May 5 Tacos / le 11 uce/chee se. refried beans, pears. H.S. Mexican bar Thursday. May 6 Chili/crackers, bread and LAST DAY Of REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT and IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14, 1993. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1993, IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 1993. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 17, 1993, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. WANDA HUNT, Secretary. Board of Education ADDENDUM PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Regular Biennial Election of the Grand Rapids Community College. Michigan, will be held in conjunction with the Annual School Election. butter, veggie sticks, applesauce. Friday , May 7 El. Grandparents Day. Piz­ za or ham and cheese on a bun, tossed salad, sherbet/cookie. H.S. Russo’s Pizza. Monday , May 10 Meat and cheese subs, let­ tuce salad, pineapple. Tuesday , May 11 Com stack with chili and cheese, lettuce and soft pretzel, peaches. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Hot dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. TK Breakfast Wednesday, May 5 Egg pattie omelet on biscuit, juice, milk. Thursday , May 6 Breakfast pizza, grapefruit, milk. Friday , May 7 Oatmeal/cinnamon toast, raisins, milk. Monday, May 10 Cold cereal, orange juice, muffin, milk. Tuesday, May 11 Sausage biscuit, grapefruit, milk. MotherDaughter banquet set A mother-daughter banquet will be held at the United Methodist Church in Mid­ dleville. Friday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. The meal will be prepared A freewill offering will be taken. John Kasier, a magician from .All-Star Eniertaimeni. will present the program There also will be an awards presentation at the banquet No reservations are required Conserve our state's natural resources... To recognize the need to conserve our state's natural resources, the Senate recently gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol for a special ceremony in honor of Earth Day. Together with my colleagues, we planted a 4-fixM white pine tree that will serve as a daily reminder that we. as lawmakers, are stewards of Michigan's resource base The white pine, long a symbol of Michigan's forest heritage, was named the official state tree in 1955. Al one time it was (he backbone of the lumber industry in Michigan and the lake states. The wealth resulting from the harvest of this tree was largely responsible for the great financial, industrial and com­ mercial rise of the state in the l»M)s and early 1900s. The citizens of the Grand Rapids area have benefited from our abundant and wise use of our plentiful forests more than any other area in Michigan. Today’s furniture manufacturing and office systems industries provide much of the solid employment base for our area. Their roots are traced to the early success of our lumber industry and abundant natural resources in West Michigan. I’m proud to say the Senate has acted quickly this year to make conservation issues a top priority. These priority items already signed into law, include legislation to clean up leaking underground storage tanks, help small businesses comply with new federal Clean Air Act regulations, and eliminate the backlog in air quality permit applications in the Department of Natural Resources. In addition, we passed all of these. This week, the Congress signed into law two more Senate environmental packages, one right here in Grand Rapids, thus completing our environmental agenda. The first will allow communities to improve their sewer systems to prevent overflows that happen during heavy rains, and the second will create new recreation opportunities by turning abandoned railroad corridors into trails for hiking, biking or skiing. Tourism is one of West Michigan’s most thriving industries. Our commitment to conserving our environment has direct economic benfeits to our area. Keeping our natural resources clean, safe and attractive will continue to draw tourists by the thousands into West Michigan. We are trying to do our part as leaders and representatives so that our children and our children ’s children will continue to be proud of their state. Earth Day provides a wonderful oppor­ tunity for people to pause and reflect on our state’s beauty and on the ways each of us can help preserve it. 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Andrew‘s classmates had lots to say about having a dog at school, and they admitted they had some concerns when they first heard Woody would be a permanent member of their class. But the problems they envi­ sioned have never happened, though the kids gleefully reported that Woody did like to chew on pencils, and his dogginess once overpowered his training when the classroom bunny got loose in the room one day But mostly the kids have Woody waifs while Andrew works. The service dog is trained to lay near his master while he is working in the classroom, but he is always on call' should An­ drew need his help. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available Paws With a Cause trainer Jodi Binstra visited Kettle Lake Elementary earlier this year to explain and to demonstrate to the students what Woody would be do­ ing at school. 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But what they have seen is Woody picking things up for Andrew, opening doors for him. helping him by pulling his wheelchair and even pick­ ing up Andrew's crutches if he drops one. (That feat in­ deed took a little practice. Beth Simmons said ) “I like the way he just lays down by the desk when An­ drew is working,” explained one classmate And they noted that he doesn't bark at school (“Just once, in the gym!”), and that he “really listens to Andrew ” They said they are impress ed that Woody knows how to get help for Andrew if he falls and that he can fetch the phone for Andrew if no one else is at home All in all. he is a good classmale, they decided Fortuna agreed "Woody has really been gixxl in class.” she said, ad ding that it was hard to resist petting him Service dogs are not sup­ posed to be petted while they are working because this distracts them from their mis­ sion to help their owners "The kids are really great about it. Il's just us grown ups that are the worst offender* about petting him.” Fortuna laughed Health aide Brenda Rada/, who spends the school day with Andrew and Woody, agreed “The other kids are wonderful,” she said. “They know that when Woody’s pack is on. he is working. All the teachers have been great, too. We re all glad to have him We can see how he helps Andrew become more independent ” "I think we were all uncer tain about what to expect,” said Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman. ”1 think we were all ap prehensive: would the dog be disruptive? Would the kids be able to keep from petting him? "It’s not your usual school situation. This is the first time we've had any kind of service animal here, and a lot of com­ munication had to take place between all of us who would be dealing with Woody. Things like fire drills or tor nado warnings all had to be cont on the next page x-x / -Z <5 " > Za LI Vz 850 Pine Creek In Cider Mill Village — Middleville A Cc.r.r.-.ry of Ca n free Mar.tifactLred Harm. Land/Home Packages Available to Qualified Buyers f. Wpi. Hefferan. C?M . Property Mgmt Inc. Ckfer Mill Village Off.ce 795-6006 Property Centre 9809 Cherry Volley Coledonio. Michigan 49376 (616) 89) 9201 �‘WOODY5 BRINGS INDEPENDENCE, continued planned so we knew who would take care of the dog. “But I have to say that in nearly all situations, there has not been a problem. I don't think the kids have petted the dog. and I think Andrew has learned a lot. too. because he’s had to be responsible for this valuable dog. “I give a lot of credit to An­ drew. He’s still just a secondgrader. and he has handled all this very well. He warns very much to make it work. “And it is remarkable what the dog can do. " Worman said he thinks it has been a good experience for his students to be around a dog like Woody. “It's good for kids to get used to seeing the different situations needed for different people, that not everyone is exactly like them or has the same needs they do. It's a healthy attitude they're developing toward anyone who in some way or another may be different from what they see every day.” “It's been a challenge for us. too," said Andrew’s father. John Simmons “It's not just getting a dog. it's traveling with the dog. taking him with us to restaurants and to hotels, everywhere. "But it's been a really positive experience, and it’s been interesting to see other people react when they arc ex­ posed to Woody as a service dog So far, he’s gotten rave reviews from the public." The training of a dog like Woody is no small matter Woody’s trainer. Jodi Binstra. came to Kettle lake to meet with the students several weeks before Woody actually began attending school. She told them that it takes about eight months for Paws With a Cause to leach a ser- know, and then the trainer works with the recipient after the dog is placed ft costs about S7.000 to train such a dog. and this cost is usually underwritten by civic or corporate sponsors. D & W Food Stores sponsored Woody's training, for exam­ ple. The dogs are placed al nc cost to the recipient Binstra told the Kettle Lake students that Woody is the 51st dog she has trained for Paws during her eight years with the program Nation­ wide. she said. Paws has trained 565 service dogs and has field trainers in 26 states Besides training the dog at the Paws With a Cause train­ ing center on 100th Street in Byron Center, she teaches the recipient what he or she needs to know about the dog and how to use the commands the dog knows Binstra explained to the students that potential service dogs are donated by breeders or recruited from the animal shelter. Woody, a Portuguese Water Dog. was donated by the owner. His is a muchdesired breed because these dogs do not shed much dander, and so they are very desirable to physically challenged individuals who also suffer from allergies. But Binstra urged the students to ignore Woody’s loveable appearance “He can’t work if you are petting him." she explained. “It would be just like so­ meone bothering you when you were trying to do your schoolwork So the kindest thing you can do is not pay any attention to him. " She and Andrew and Woody put on a little demonstration for the students to show them just what the dog would be doing for An­ drew. and she showed a video Woody waits patiently for Andrew to finish his lunch, seemingly oblivious to the temptations of the food being eaten all around him. Perfect For Chasing Sunsets. performed some different kinds of tasks for his owner. Now that Woody has been attending school for several months, the students clearly arc following Binsira's rules, and pay no attention to the dog in the halls, the classroom or even in the cafeteria, where he seems oblivious to the sights and smells of people eating all around him. When not working for An­ drew. he patiently lays by his chair or under the desk. But he is on his feet im­ mediately when Andrew speaks to him. “And when Andrew leaves the room, he sits by the door waiting for him.” said Fortuna Walking with Radaz and Andrew out on the playground. Woody never took his eyes off his young master. “The dog provides securi­ ty. Andrew knows Woody is always there." Radaz said. “If Andrew should fall or drop his crutches or need assistance. Woody will be there to help. He knows the dog will stay right by him. " "Before Woody came to us. someone had to be with An­ drew." said Beth Simmons. “Now. Andrew doesn't need his mother or his father or his brother glued to his side. Now people don’t say. Here come Andrew and his mom.' Instead, they say. ’Here come Andrew and Woody."’ Beth said that they worried that other parents might object to Woody, but reactions have been just the opposite "Other moms from An­ drew's classroom have thank­ ed me for their children’s op­ portunity to be around An­ drew and the dog. That just about makes me cry. It’s a great feeling that they don't feel we are a burden. " “We are extremely for­ tunate to have an organization like D & W sponsor Woody, ’ ’ said John Simmons. “We never expected that we would be able to get the dog so soon. But this is wonderful for us. for Andrew and for Woody. Andrew is learning that he has to care for his dog. that he can’t ignore the daily attention and love that Woody needs." For his part. Andrew now is handling Woody like a veteran. Clearly proud of his dog. he enjoys putting him through his paces, and Woody obligingly picks up pencils, brings the telephone and returns items to Andrew for any visitors. Andrew is quick to explain that while no one but himself can pet Woody when he is working at school, at home, the packs come off and Woody can just be a doe. With a Polans ATV, you’ll get work done sooner than you expected. Work may be the perfect excuse to buy a Polans, but it’s not necessarily the best reason. You’ve never quite found that spot where the sky touches the ground. Now, on your Polaris, you just might. Remember, ATVs can be hazardous to operate. Never carry passengers. Be especially careful on difficult terrain. Never ride on paved or public roads. Always wear a helmet and protective dothmg. Polans ATVs may not be ridden by anyone under 18, and all nders should take a training course. For safety and training information, sec your dealer or call 1-800-POLAR1S. 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Sherman St., Nashville • (517) 852-1910 JS �May Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 2K1993 CMS to offer’Southwest Michigan Technology Expo’ J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Middle School will have a Southwest Michigan Technology Expo from 10 a.m. ’to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Caledonia High Schooi/Middle School build­ ing Middle school Principal Clark Volz said that the day­ long expo is sponsored by the Caledonia Community Schools, the Allegan County Intermediate School District and the Kent Intermediate School District. All school districts and community residents within those ISDs and in the south­ west Michigan area are in­ vited to view the expo’s dis­ play of the latest in present and future educational tech­ nology. Volz said With the growth in south­ west Michigan, many new area schools are being built and many older ones are being renovated, with the inclusion of technology a key goal, be explained. Caledonia educators, par­ ents and community members, for instance, might want to see what kinds of technology should be included in the district s new middle school, which will be under construction within the month. "We want to make deci­ sions about technology after seeing what is here, and we want to share that informa­ tion. To make good decisions, we not only need to know what’s already here, but also CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL M-37/76th Street Sewer Special Assessment District No. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charier Township of Caledonia. Kent County, Michigan, has. together with the Village of Caledonia, entered Into a contract with the County of Kent, acting through its Board of Public Works pur­ suant to Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957. as amended (“Act 185”), whereby the County will construct and finance an expansion of the existing Village of Caledonia wastewater treatment facility (a portion of the sewage treatment capacity of which shall be allocated to the Township) and public sanitary collection and interceptor sewers and related improvements (the “Improvements") to serve areas of the Township included within the special assessment district described below. In accordance with the terms of Sec­ tion 15c of Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended ("Act 188”), the Township has determined that part of the Townships obligation contracted for pursuant to Act 185 shall be defrayed by special assessments levied against the properties benefitted thereby. The Township has determined to proceed with the Improvements, has approved preliminary plans and estimates of costs for the Improvements, and has determined a special assessment district consisting of the following described lots or parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: M-37f76th Street Sewer Special Assessment District No. 1 Lots and parcels numbered: 41-2307-200-029, -035, -039, -040 41-2307-300007 41-23-07-400-007, -010, -017 41-23-08-300-001, -002, -003 41-23-17-100-026 41-23-17-400-018, -036, -037, 039, 042, 046, 047,050 41 23-18 100008 41-23 18-200001, 002, 003 41 23-20-200008, 010, 020, 021 41 23-21-151001 41-23-21-200003, 007 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor of the Charter Township of Caledonia has made and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assess­ ment District, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of certain preliminary engineering, legal, surveying, and financing costs for the Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefited lot or parcel of land in the special assessment district. It is presently contemplated that a subsequent special assessment will be levied against benefited properties in the special assessment district to pay the remaining cost of the Improvements following the receipt of bids for construc­ tion of the Improvements. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 12TH DAY OF MAY, 1993, AT 7:00 P M AT THE CALEDONIA VILLAGE AND TOWNSHIP HALL. 250 SOUTH MAPLE STREET. CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHFR NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN AP PEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or a party in interest, or his or her agent, m person or, in the alternative an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter poor to the heanng in which case a personal appearance at the heanng is not required This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia PATRICIA SNYDER, CLERK CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Dated: April 21. 1993 (313) what's already coming in the near future, so we can plan properly." Volz said be believes it is important for parents as well as teachers to understand the effect of technology on educa­ tion. "We want our parents to know why' they want this technology for their children," he emphasized. The expo displays will cen­ ter on the themes of technolo­ gy's role in distance learning, computer aided design, com­ puter aided manufacturing, robotics, agri-technology, communications technology, multi-media, music and portable computers. Maps will be furnished to visitors to help them locate displays and presentations. The expo will begin with the 8 a.m. opening of the ex­ hibit areas in the high school commons and in middle MINING, continuedfromfront It also was pointed out that the proposal sent to residents by the township was not the same as the one drawn up by Fein-Miller. Residents adjacent to the one portion that wasn’t includ­ ed in the original were not notified of the public hearing at all. After a lengthy discussion of the project, the commission decided to table the request until the next meeting Mon­ day. May 17. During that period. Wilson will be preparing a more detailed description and site plan for the project. He will also be able to answer ques­ tions about the residents’ concerns. A group of citizens affected by the proposal will have a meeting Wednesday, May 5, to discuss concerns. Anyone interested is invited to the 7 p.m. meeting at West Elementary. (Page Elementary is the alternate site for this meeting. If it is moved from West, there will be a sign on the door of the school that day.) Those who have questions or will not be able to attend and would like to be heard may can call Kim DeVormer at 795-7787. TK seniors’ memories are captured on video by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer There are always lots of memories from high school, especially during the senior year. Thanks to the senior parents and photographer Randy Bass. Thornapple Kellogg seniors can keep a copy of many of the high points of 1992-93 with a two-hour videotape. Bass has been shooting video footage of many of the senior class events over the school year, such as the slave auction, sports and school musical. There will be scenes from the senior party and com­ mencement included Senior parents Celeste Wolverton and Doug Hart will be taking orders for the video until commencement Cost of each tape is $20 Wolverton can be reached at 795-3074 Hart should be contacted at the high school The videos will be ready by mid-July. school classrooms. Volz was enthusiastic as he The first hour-long instruc­ encouraged the community to tional session will begin at stop in to view the exhibits 10:30 a m. in the high school and take in some of the ses­ Performing Arts Center. It sions. will feature presentations on "This is a chance to see laser discs, electronic portfo­ what tomorrow is going to be lios, multi media, CD Rom, like in education." he said. Story Book and lekcommuni"On display will be statecations/MichNet of-the-art equipment as of The next session, with pre­ right now." sentations on technology in Ik went on to say that the business, multimedia. Story spectacular advances in tech­ Club, video discs, library au­ nology raise all kinds of is­ tomation and distance learn­ sues about what education ing. will begin at 1 p.m. will be like in the future, and A 4 p.m. session will add that programs like this one are presentations on the avenues of awareness of just Homework Hotline, distance what that future could be. learning and voice communi"We can't just talk about cations/Intemet to earlier of­ what is here today. We must ferings. project the future for our stu­ The fourth and final large- dents because the future' now group presentations will begin arrives so quickly." Volz said. at 6:30 p.m. and will repeat "We must prepare our stu­ earlier sessions. dents with maximum versatil­ While the large-group pre­ ity, so they are ready for the sentations are going on, visi­ future." tors also can view the on-go­ Anyone with questions ing displays of voice- about the expo should call activated computers, laser Volz at the middle school disc systems, projections (891-8649), or contact CHS systems and student projects. Assistant Principal Bob The entire exhibit will close Szymoniak at the high school at 8 p.m. (891-8129). THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP • BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Duncan Lake weed Control #2 Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board ot the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, will proceed to make certain public improvements (lhe "Public Improve ments") unless written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board al or before the Public Hearing The Public Improvements shall consist of Provision of professional aquatic plant herbi cide treatments for the eradication or control of weeds and/or algae and water testing in Duncan Lake. The Township Board has resolved its intention Io proceed pursuant to Act 188, Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Public Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that some or all the cost of said Public Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land, which together comprise the proposed Duncan Lake Weed Control #2 Special Assessment District Property located in Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, and described as follows: 0814005001-10 001 15 001-90 001-95 006-00 006-002-00 003-00 004-00 005-00 00900 010-00 And, And, And, And, all all all all those those those those parcels parcels parcels parcels 081400601100 01300 013-10 01400 01600 01810 01880 01890 01895 00700100 0814050001 00 0814-070001-00 081408000200 0814-130001-00 - 054-00, 025-00, 017-00. 00800, 0814007001 10 001-20 002 00 002 20 002 30 01810 01100 011-10 011 20 011 30 01200 inclusive inclusive inclusive inclusive TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township ot Thomappie will hold a public hearing on May 13. 1993 o'clock p.m in the Township Hall located at 200 East Main Street, Middleville, to hear and consider any objections to the proposed Public Improvements, the proposed special assess­ ment district, and all other matters relating to said Public Improvements TAKE NOTICE that it written objections to the Public Improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the public heanng, by record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment distnet, the Public Improvements shall not be made unless the Township receives petitions requesting the Public Improve­ ments as required by statute TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans and estimates of cost, including any projected incremental increases, for the Public Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination Periodic redeterminations of cost without a change in the special assessment district may be made without further notice to record owners or parties in interest PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DtSTRlCT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTI­ MATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY 10% OR MORE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Thornapple FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Thornapple Township Hall 200 East Mam Street, Middleville Telephone 795 7202 Dated April 19, 1993 Thomappie Township Clerk NOTICE: Thomappie Twp will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, sucn as signers for tne nearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the election/meetmg/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Township clerk Indmduais with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling Thomappie Township Clerk, 200 E Main St Middleville Ml 49333 Tele phone 795-7202 (316) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 27, 1993 / Page 13 Trojans lose first two league baseball contests S PO RTS Soccer squad evens record The Caledonia girls’ soccer team lifted its overall record to 3-3 Friday with a 9-0 vic­ tory Greenville. “We had a lot of offense to­ day," said coach Brian Broekhuizen “It was good to put the hall into the net. ” Co-captain Roxanne Gallert scored three goals and had one assist for the Scots. Elizabeth Rogers and Danielle Gallert both had two goals. Danielle Gallert also had two assists. Also scoring for Caledonia in the match were co-captain Trista Frantti and Nikki Sutter The Scots last Wednesday blanked Forest Hills Northern 0, 3with Roxanne Gallert scoring ail three goals “She's a very diligent, in telligent player,’’ Brockhuiscn said. “She’s done a good job leading the team ’’ The coach said the two vic­ tories show the team is improving “We started slowly this season, but now everyone is playing well, and we're just getting to the point where we’re comfortable playing together Roxanne Gallert maneuvers the ball past a West Michigan Christian defender during their match-up last week. The visitors hung on to defeat the host Scots 1-0. "I’m eager to see how we progress.“ he added Because of injuries to two players. Broekhuizen has had to move some of his people around For example. Danielle Gallert. a freshman, left her goalie post, and the strategy worked, as she scored two goals and two assists against Greenville. Another freshman. Rachel Comegys, was in goal for the Scots against Greenville and she got the shutout. Emily Whisner is now a defensive sweeper, moving from her old striker position. The cornerbacks now are Gina DeRuiter and Tarin Lintemuth. Caledonia lost 1-0 to West Michigan Christian Monday last week. Trojan netters win first matches The Middleville boys’ ten­ nis team whipped Kelloggsville last week Monday in an O-K Blue Conference match, but lost by an identical 5- 2 score two days later to Grand Rapids West Catholic. The Trojans swept the doubles competition and won two of the four singles contests. Ryan Kiel and Scott Oliver both won their matches 6-0, 6- 0'at first and second singles. Mark Pullen and Dave DeHaan won 6-1, 6-0 at No. doubles. Brett Bremer and Brett Suwin took a 6-1, 6-1 decision at No. 2 and Dave Timm and Tim Rybiski won 6-1, 6-0 at third doubles. The win lifted Middleville’s league record to 2-0. The Trojans lost two threeset matches in their 5-2 defeat at the hands of West Catholic Wednesday, leaving their overall season record at 3-2 overall Winners were Oliver at No. 2 singles, 6-1,6-1. and Pullen and DeHaan at first singles, 6-1, 6-2. Losing in tough three-set matches were the No. 2 and 3 doubles teams of Bremer and Suwin and Rybiski and Timm, respectively. The Trojans the previous Saturday finished fifth in the eight-team Grand Rapids Cen­ tral tournament. They finished ahead of Grand Rapids Catjolic Central, the host school and Grand Rapids Union. Forest Hills Northern won the tourney The first doubles team of Pullen and DeHaan placed the highest among Middleville en­ tries. They took second, los­ ing to a duo from Forest Hills in the championship match Earlier they beat a Union tandem and took a three-setter from Rockford. 2-6. 6-3. 6-4. Ryan Kiel and Oliver finish­ ed third at first and second JV’s drop 2 contests Middleville junior varsity pitcher Jared Novak went 6K innings, but took a tough loss last Mondav to Comstock Park. 7-6. Novak struck out five bat­ ters and walked two. The key hit to tie the game in the top of the seventh was a two-strike, two-out single from Steve Converse to drive in Dwight Wade. Novak had a sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh to drive in Steve Austin to set up the dramatic single On Wednesday. Middleville dropped a game to Hamilton by the scored of 9-2. Pitchers Wade, Curt Brinks, and Converse com­ bined to strike out eight bat­ ters while allowing only two walks. Sophonuirv Converse, went 4-for-6 during the week and drove in two runs On the season. Converse is leading the young Trojans m batting with an average of *538. Freshman. Austin also con­ tinued his hot hitting by col­ lecting two hits and scoring two runs His hatting a verge rose to .462 He also swiped four bases last week to lead the team with five for the season Other batters to add hits to the cause were Wade. Jerry Postma. Mike Sanderson and Novak. singles, respectively. Third doubles Rybiski and Timm was fifth and second doubles Bremer and Suwin and fourth doubles Rob Kiel and Brad Bedford were seventh. "We felt we did as well as we could do," said coach Larry Seger. "Our kids have responded well and we are showing improvement." The Trojans will be home against Calvin Christian Wednesday and the following Monday will be at Godwin. Middleville's baseball team last week lost a pair of OK Blue Conference games last week. 15-5 last Wednesday to Hamilton and 6-3 two earlier to Comstock Park The Trojans led in the early going at Hamilton, after a grand slam home run by Tim McCulligh. But their defense lapsed in the bottom half of the inning and the Hawkeyes went on dominate the bailgame McCulligh finished with two hits. Jim Norman had a double and a single and Seth Nelson added two hits and three runs batted in. Jim Ramey suffered the loss on the mound. He went four innings, giving up eight runs on five hits, walking four and striking out four. The loss dropped the Tro­ jans' overall season record to 1-7. Middleville was 0-2 in the O-K Blue On Monday, April 26, Comstock Park put together three straight hits in a four-run uprising in the sixth inning to come from behind and beat Middleville 6-3. The Panthers had trailed 2-1 going into the next to the last frame. Seth Nelson suffered the loss on the mound for Mid­ dleville. He went five and two-third innings and gave up four earned runs, wtaking two and striking out five. Ted Doom was the offen­ sive sparkplug for the Tro­ jans. as he went 3-for-3 with-a double and two runs batted in. He also turned in a defensive gem in center field, picking up an assist by throwing out a runner Brad Williams also con­ tributed two hits to the attack. Middleville coach Tim Pen­ field said he was encouraged his team’s improved defensive effort. "It was refreshing from a defensive standpoint." he said. "We only committed one error, so I was pleased with the defensive performance." Trojan girls drop three matches in soccer action The Middleville girls’ soc­ cer team lost three straight contests after fashioning a 1-1 4record in its first six games of the season The Trojans lost 5-0 to Por­ tage Northern April 23. 4-0 to Forest Hills Central last week Monday and dropped a tight 2-1 contest last Wednesday with East Graond Rapids The decisions left the Tro­ jans with a 4-4-1 record overall and a 1-2 mark in the O-K Rainbow Conference Goalie Tracy Wierenga has posted four shutouts this season thus far. Shely Wolverton and Tracy Potts lead in scoring with three goals, while Britt Haraburda. Jenny Wisenhofer and Kendra Weather head have two each Captain of this year’s squad is Teresa Baerman Scot varsity baseball team record even at 5-5 overall The Caledonia varsity baseball team is 5-5 overall and 3-2 in the O-K Gold Con­ ference after action last week. The Scots lost a close game with Kenowa Hills Wednes­ day . but swept a doubleheader against Cedar Springs Friday. Details of the games were not available. Caledonia lost 4-2 to Wayland last week Monday Coach John Klundcr said the difference in the ballgame was some key defensive plays by the Wildcats, particularly centerfielder Chris Vlietsra The Scots’ leading hitter was Jason Huisman, who had a double, a single and a stolen base Andy Driscoll collected four walks and scored a run Matt Barr and Bob Andcr son knocked in one run apiece. Robert Moore was the win mng pitcher for Wayland Chris Moore took the loss for the Scots, walking three and striking out five. On the previous Friday. Caledonia defeated Hudson ville 8-6 Anderson pitched and went the distance, walk mg three and striking out seven He also drove in two runs offensively Barr had three RBIs and Kevin Kcitzman had two hits and scored twice. TEST DRIVE & SELL YOURSELF Help Wanted CAMP COOK YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is looking for a head cook. Plan menu, order food and work with other cooks and kitchen help. Must be team player. 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The Knights took a 1 -0 lead in the opening inning by plating an unearned run. but Caledonia scored four in the The Caledonia junior varsi­ the plate with four hits in five bottom of the second and five ty softball team got off to a at bats. in the fifth. slow start defensively last Other Scots with multiple Tuinstra twirled a fourweek, lining two games in the hits were Sherry Bailey 2 for hitter and did not give up an last inning because of errors. 4. Lori Kayser 2 for 2. and Though their field was not Julie Tuinstra, who was 2 for - earned run. She struck out five batters and walked only perfect, the Scots' batting was 5 with a home run and a triple. one impressive as they scored at Caledonia played Kenowa Coach Jon Pelletier noted least 18 runs each of their Hills Wednesday and won that the Scots came up with games 21-7. The key to the game was eight stolen bases, their On Monday. April 26. the improvement of the Scots’ highest single game output of Wayland defeated Caledonia defense the season 24-23 with a six-run surge in Having hits for the Scots the seventh inning. The were Constant. Bailey. leading Caledonia hitters were Heather Vanenk. Krista Jenny Feenstra 2 for 4. Julie Kozlowski. Kayser. Tuinstra Tuinstra and Lisa Constant 2 and Brandi Porter. for 5. and Laura Swainston I Sherry Bailey pitched a Wednesday night the Mid­ for 2. five-hitter and only walked dleville girls golf team hosted On Tuesday, the Scots lost one batter in the game league rivals Caledonia and 19-18 to Byron Center in an Caledonia ended the week Godwin Heights in another extra inning game Constant with a 4-5 record league match The Trojans pitched and led the Scots from shot the lights out. setting three new records Kerrie McNees shot a new school record for lowest round with a 39, the team shot a school record for lowest round, and a new course record with a score of 175. The girls were able to out­ distance both Godwin (236) "Where the customer comes first" and Caledonia (296). Low rounds for Tk were McNees 39, Amy Ybema 44. Sara Beute 44. Amy Misad 48, and Angie Payne with a 49 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL The girls’ golf team Friday (April 23) was host to league Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association powerhouse Kenowa Hills and Forest Hills Northern in a Rainbow Conference match. 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia__________ The TK girls had an off night and fell to both Kenowa The Caledonia softball team swept OK Gold Conference opponent Cedar Springs 21-8 and 15-2 to raise its season record to 9-4, 4-1 in the league > Sophomore Katie Donker picked up her first OK Gold pitching victory , even though things were a little scary in the early going Caledonia jumped out to a 3-0 lead right away on a run­ scoring double by Jennie Tuinstra and back-to-back RBI singles by Deb Nichols and Donker But Cedar Springs scored three times in the second inn- ing and five times in the third to creep to within a run. 9-8. before Donker settled down and the Scots continued their offensive rampage Caledonia's 12 runs in the fourth inning put the game out of reach and Donker held Cedar Springs scoreless in the fourth and fifth innings. Donker walked five and struck out four and yielded five hits Offensively. Tuinstra went 2-for-4. scored three runs and had three RBIs. Nichols had two hits and knocked in three runs. Ellen Klingensmith had two RBIs and Lisa Tanien JV softball team defense improves Caledonia's Jennie Tuinstra jumps safely back to third base as Wayland at­ tempts to pick her off during the Scot-Wildcat game lost week. Leading the hitting attack were Angie Warner. Michelle Colburn, VanderVelde and Neely, who had the game's only extra base hit, a double. Since Caledonia lost a tough 5-3 decision to Hudsonville April 26. the team has won five straight. Over that stretch, Tuinstra hasn’t yield­ ed one earned run. The Fighting Scots played in their own invitational Satur day. serving as hosts to Lakewood. Middleville and Hastings. Middleville girls’ golfers set records ZYLST DOOR, INC. 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This was the highest round of the year for the TK girls at Yankee Springs. Low rounds for the Trojans were Beute 48, Payne 52, Ybema 53 and Missad 54. On Monday night, the girls traveled to Fairway Estates to play the always tough Calvin Christian squad. The girls shot a round of 210 while Calvin shot 243. Low rounds for TK were McNees 49, Ybema 5|. Payne 55 and Beute 55. Caledonia to send 19 area wrestlers to regionals The Caledonia Freetyle Wrestling Club sent 30 wrestlers to area tournaments to close out the regular developmental tournament season last weekend Competing at the USA district tournaments in Lowell. Wyoming, and Shelby, the Caledonia team was awarded 19 medals, enabling the youngsters to compete at the regional tournament to be held at Caledonia High School on May 1. In Group 1 (8 years and younger) Brandon Gnnage took home a silver medal and Ryan Dykhouse a third place bronze In Group II (9- and 10-yearolds) undefeated Jerome Gardner took home another gold, along with teammate Patrick Huver Seth Temple was awarded the silver medal, and Jake Klapmust a bronze Group ill - (11 and 12-year-okls) was led by Nick Webster, with another gold medal giving him a record of 34-2 Zach Hollinshead won a silver and Steve Gillen and Lucas Zoet both a third place bronze Qualifying for regionals in fourth place were Nick Draft and Josh Baftrusaitis In Group IV (13- and 14-year olds} gold medals were awarded to Tyler Root and Casey Kinney Dustin McFarlan, Mark Pypcr and B J. 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Wayland s Heather Post ma won the long jump with a leap of 15’2%” and tied for first in the high jump with teammate Jamie Bronsink with a height of 4’8” The Caledonia girls’ 3200-meter relay team of Katie Sobczak. Sarah Parbel. Heather Doge, and Karyn Duba won with a time of 10:22.9. Way land’s Bronsmk won both the 100 and 300 hurdles (17.8 and 52.3), while Caledonia's Wendy Faber won both the 100- and 200-meter dashes (14.1 and 28.5 seconds). Wayland's 800 meter relay team was first in 1:54.0. and the Caledonia 400 meter relay team of Bums. Velting. Dorothy Benham and Faber was first in 55.0 seconds. Caledonia's Karyn Duba won the 1600 meter run in 5:23.2 and the 800 meter run in 2:284. while Katie Sobc­ zak won the 3200 meter run with a clocking of 11:45.1. Wayland’s Marcy Brown was first in the 400 dash w ith a mark of 1:04.5. and the Wildcat 1600 meter relay team won with a time of 4:27.4 The Caledonia girls finished fourth in the Caledonia Relays on Saturday The final team scores were Hudsonville 69. Middleville 60. Hudsonville Unity Chris­ tian 52. Caledonia 50. Ionia 30. Forest Hills Northern 29. Coopersville 26 and Godwin 4 In the field events, the Caledonia discus relay of Liz Mast and Heather Polmanteer were first with a new school record of 198’5’’ Mast and Polmanteer also won the shot put relay w ith a combined toss of 59’9” Ionia won the high jump relay with a combined effort of 9’10” Middleville's long jump relay team of Carla Ploeg and Tracie Middleton set a new meet record of 31’9”. Caledonia's 6400 meter relay team of Sarah Parbel. Sarah Flegal. Katie Sobczak. and Karyn Duba set a school and meet record of 22:18.1. The distance medley team from Caledonia, of Parbel. Benham. Duba and Flegal was first with a time of 13:25.5. Middleville’s sprint medley team of Sarah Kaechele. Kim Wohlford. Carla Ploeg. and Tracie Middleton was first in 3:07.9. and the Trojans' 1600 meter relay team of Ploeg. Wohlford. Kaechele and Mid­ dleton took first in 4:20.9. Other winning teams were the Hudsonville 800 meter relay team in 1:53.8; Coopersville's shuttle hurdle relay team. 1:12.1; and the 400 meter relay team from Unity Christian in 53.7. Wendy Faber gives her last ounce of effort in last week's exciting finish of the 800 M relay event in the Caledonia-Wayland dual meet. Fighting Scots 2-0 in boys’ track duals The Caledonia boys' track team Thursday night defeated the rain and the Kenowa Hills Knights. 104 33. to run its O-K Gold Conference dual meet record to 2-0. Placing first for the Fighting Scots were Jim Minor, shot put and discus; Keith Bohez. long jump; Adam Paarlbcrg. pole vault. Chad Neff, high hurdles; Karl Hofmann, intermediate hurdles. Alan Aho. 400-meter dash. John Myers. 800 meter run. Ben Lillie, one mile run and two-mile run; the twomile relay team of Chris Holi­ day. Ben Lillie. Jesse Crydcrman and John Myers; the mile relay team of Brad Allen, Karl Hoffman. Chad Neff and Alan Aho; the 800 meter relay team of Brad Allen. Keith Bohez. John Winquest and Alan Aho; and the 400-meter relay team of Brad Allen. Keith Bohez. John Winquest and Jon Oldfield. The Caledonia boys’ track team continued its strong early-season performance by running past the rebuilding Wayland Wildcats 123-14 Tuesday. April 27, to improve its season record to 3-0. The Scots completely dominated the running races by taking 88 of a possible 92 points in these events. Having strong individual perfor­ mances for the Scots were Alan Aho. 52.3 seconds in the 400 meter dash; Jason Minor. 44’10%” in the shot put; Karl Hofmann. :43.3 in the in­ termediate hurdles and Ben Lillie. 10:23.7 in the 3200-meter run Other Scot individual win­ ners were Scott Morehouse. 5’8”, high jump; Keith Bohez. 18'1” long jump; Chnx VanderMeer. 11'0”. pole vault; Chad Neff. 17.4 seconds, high hurdles. Bohez. :ll.8, 100-meter dash, Craig Schmidt. 4:47.1, 1600-meter run; Jesse Cryderman. 2:10.7, 800-meter run; and Alan Aho. :23.9, 200-meter dash. The Caledonia relay teams also had strong winning per­ formances with the spring relay teams of Brad Allen, Keith Bohez. John Winquest, Alan Aho and Jon Oldfield winning the 800-meter relay at 1:34.1 and the 400-meter relay in :45.9. The 3200-meter relay team of Ben Lillie. Chris Holday, Jesse Cryderman and John Myers posted a 9:07.4, while the 1600 meter relay team of Trojan girls record two dual meet wins Caledonia's Ben Lillie hands off the baton to Chris Holiday in the 3200 M relay event during the Scots con­ ference meet with Wayland. Brad Allen. Karl Hofmann. Chad Neff and Alan Aho re­ mained undefeated with a solid time of 3:38.6. Caledonia's 3200-meter relay team of Jody Hatnck. Sarah Flegal. Meredith Denison, and Tracee Zy Istra were first in 11:41.2. The 800 m relay team of Heather Bums, Kelly Velting. Amanda Wolfert, and Wendy Faber had a winning time of 1:55.7. The 400 m relay team of Bums. Velting. Dorothy Benham and Faber recorded a first place time of 55.2 seconds The 1600 m relay team of Heather Dodge. Wolfert. Sarah Parbel and The Caledonia boys’ track squad won the eight team Caledonia Relay s April 24 by havings its best performance of the young season. The final team scores were Caledonia 88. Ionia 47. Hud­ sonville 46. Coopersville 43. Units Christian 39. Godwin 37. F H Northern 20 and Middleville 16. The Scots won five relay events, finished second m two relays and third in three to easily win the meet. Winning first-place gold medals for the Scots were the eight-mile relay team of Ben Thompson. John Myers. Pete Parbel and Craig Schmidt. the 800 relay team of Brad Allen. Keith Bohez. John W inquest and Alan Aho; the shuttle hur die relay team of Chad Dykgraaf. Karl Hofmann. Matt Bushman and Chad Neff; the sprint medley relay team of Jesse Cryderman. Bohez. Winquest and Aho; and the 1600-meter relay team of Allen. Hofmann. Neff and Aho Winning second-place medals for Caledonia were the 3200-meter relay team of Chns Holiday. Ben Lillie. Myers and Cryderman and the 400-meter relay team of Allen. Bohez. Winquest and Jon Oldfield cont to noxt page Mother’s Day Buffet Karyn Duba were medalists with a 4:37.6. In the hurdle events. Missy Dykgraaf won the 100s in 18 7. and Dorothy Benham was first in the 300s in 53.8. Wendy Faber won the 100and 2(XFmeter dashes in 13.5 and 28.3. while Kary n Duba won the 400 m dash in I :O3.5. Karyn also won the 1600 m run (5:26.4), while Sarah Parbel was first in the 800 (2:36 2) and Katie Sobczak won the 3200 m run in 11:54 9 Scots win Caledonia Relays at 4-6 and the 3<.M> in­ termediate hurdles in 55.8 seconds The other firsts were by Chelsea Peck. 80 8 in the discus; Michelle Shepard. 17.2 seconds in the 100 meter high hurdles; and Kaechele. 2:38 in the 800 The other relay winners were Jessica VanAman. Smith. Sara Postema and Kaechele in the 3200 and Middleton. Shepard. Town send and Kaechele in the BIX) Coach Nacny Iveson’s group competed in the Wyoming Park Relays Saturday and took on Wyoming Lee at Byron Center Monday The Trojans registered a 69-59 dual meet victory Mon day night over Hamilton. Carla Ploeg had another outstanding performance, tak ing three firsts in individual events and running the first leg of the winning mile relay quartet Ploeg won the long jump, an event in which she is Class — 24th Annual — Caledonia girls even O-K Gold track record at 1-1 The Caledonia girls' track team ran past Kenowa Hills 90-38 on a Thursday after­ noon in which swimming might have been more ap­ propriate than running In spite of the rain, the Lady Scots were able to win every running event in the field events. Liz Mast won both the shot put (30'9”) and the discus (128’5”). while Kenowa's Brandi Pater won the high jump (4’8”) and the Knight's Tina Lemieux took the long jump (14'5 V). The Middleville girls’ track team scored a pair of O-K Blue Conference dual meet victories last week. The Trojans bested Hamilton 69-59 Monday and buried Kelloggsville 94-36 Wednesday at Godwin Heights' track. Middleville won eight in­ dividual events and took three of the relays. Carla Ploeg continued her dominating performances, winning three individual events and running the anchor leg of the 1600-meter relay She won the long jump with a leap of 16 feet. 7% inches and crossed the finish line first in the 100 meters in 13.2 seconds and the 400 in 63.1 seconds. Ploeg was joined by Tracie Middleton, Jamie Smith and Sarah Kaechele in the 1600 relay. Distance runner Sarah Allore won the open 1600 in 6:06.7 and the 3200 in 13:51.7. Jill Townsend also won two individual events, high jump Serving... CARVED STEAMSHIP ROUND OF BEEF, BAKED CHICKEN, FRIED SHRIMP, ? MID-VILLA PASTA SUPREME, AU GRATIN AND MASHED POTATOES, BREAD STUFFING, GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE,, > AND OUR FAMOUS GOURMET TABLE ? i 5 FREE Dessert for All Moms!! Plus... FREE Bowling for Moms!! Adults *10.25 • Child Under 10 *4.95 Kids Under 3 are Free! CALL TODAY FOR RESERVATIONS MIDDLE VILLA INN on M-37 North of Middleville Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • �May‘Z Page 16 / The Sun and News. 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Mi BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID d News Th D 49058 Frail No. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 277 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year I May 11, 1993 ‘C-3’ citizen group contests township board decision by Barbara Gall Staff Writer No, ft’s not a lawsuit. But the citizens’ group that calls itself Concerned Citizens of Caledonia (C-3) is cir­ culating petitions to request a recent Caledonia Township Board decision be put up for referendum Specifically, the organiza­ tion wants to contest the board's April 21 decision to approve the planned unit development (PUD) for Country View Estates, at 60th Street and Buttrick Avenue C-3 members believe that Country View developer Doug Bouma should have to adhere to the township or­ dinance that requires residen­ tial lots meet a two-acre minimum in the rural residen­ tial district Bouma last year asked the township to rezone the 66-acrc rural residential parcel to a PUD. However, hts final site plan shows a number of lots under the two acres, although others are more than three acres. Lot size in the development averages about 1 .71 acres. The issue of lot size for this property has aroused con­ troversy ever since the parcel was put on the market The township already has turned away several other pro­ posals for the property, in­ cluding one from Bouma. on the basis of density. However, both the Caledonia Township Planning Commission and the Township Board finally ap­ proved Bouma’s latest plan after he offered concessions such as common green space with a pond in the center of the development, a dry hydrant for fire protection, landscaped berms, and also offered to pave the section of 60th Street between Whitney ville and Buttrick Avenues. The plan bounced back and forth from planning commis­ sion to township board, with the commission recommen ding approval even though the lot size average did not comp­ ly with the ordinance The commission stated that the PUD concept allows some flexibility in areas such as lot sizes when the proposal as a whole clearly provides advan­ tages to the township Neighboring residents, however, disagree, even though meeting the two-acre minimum means only five or six homes would be deleted from Bouma’s plan. Among other concerns, they said they feared bypassing the or­ dinance for this project would set a bad precedent for future development After listening both to the Planning Commission and to the residents, the Township Board finally approved Bouma’s proposal on April 21, but in a close 4-3 vote The C-3 group was formed as a non-profit organization after the township’s decision, said Dorothy Wolfe, president of the organization. "Our goal is to help Caledonia remain the wonder­ ful place to live that it is. We are not opposed to develop­ ment. but we want it to hap­ pen in a controlled way. “We don’t want to see houses on top of each other, and we don't want Caledonia to look like Kentwood. "We want to preserve some of the rural atmosphere that most of us moved here to enjoy. "We think the township has a fine development plan and good ordinances and that the board should stick with them." The group is circulating petitions asking that there be a referendum vote on the board's approval of the Coun­ try View Estates PUD and its undersize lots. Township Clerk Pat Snyder said that the petitions must be signed by 8 percent, or 176, of the township s registered voters who voted in the last gubernatorial election. The signed petitions must be submitted to her w ithin 30 days of the publication of the Country View PUD or­ dinance. she said If the petitions are in order, then the question must be placed on the ballot in the next scheduled election, but the petitions will not meet the deadline for the June 2 elec­ tion regarding the state's "Proposal A." Snyder said. Another election is not scheduled until August. 1994. and the township will not schedule a special election just for the Country View ques­ tion. she said. Such an election would cost the township $3.000-$5.000. Snyder pointed out that the state could call a special elec­ tion between now and next August, however. Township Legal Counsel Jim Brown said that the Coun­ try View zoning would be in effect until overturned by a referendum. "Legally, the developer can proceed until that happens," he said. It is not typical for a township to call a special elec­ tion just for a referendum on one of its own actions. Brown said. Wolfe said her group will try to get all its petitions turn­ ed in to Snyder’s office by Friday. "We don’t want to make any more work for her than we have to.” she said. "And we also want to have plenty of time to make sure we have enough signatures." Wolfe also said the group S—tot, page 2 These ore a few of the eighth graders in the Community Service class at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School who sold hearts for the Park family. They u<e (from front) Alicia Count, Erica Walker, Sage Lucas, Korie Wheeler, Jenna Shook, Ben Osborne, and Megan Roon. TK Middle School students touch cancer victim’s family by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Walking through the halls of the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School makes one wonder if it is still close to Valentines Day. The main level hallways in the building and a majority of the second floor hallways have hundreds of construction paper hearts lining the walls. The eighth-grade communi ty service class taught by Gail Stewart became aware of a family whose 3-year-old son, Stephan Park, had surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his brain. Unfortunately, Stephan did not recover and died recently But Kentwood family Sharon and Dave Park and their I-year-old son Travis were left with many medical bills. It so happens that one of the TK seventh graders, Amanda Vanderwoude, brought this to the attention of the community service class. All of the middle school students and teachers were given the chance to buy a heart for 25 cents. This idea was well received and the group raised $230 for the Park family. "We had no idea that so many people would help," Stewart explained. "But when you walk through the halls and see all of 3-year-old Stephan Pork the hearts, it really shows that we do care and are willing to give our hearts to those in need.” Developer Don Fredericks to proceed with PIJD Caledonia Twp. Plan Commission approves plan bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Re-elected to one-year terms as officers of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission are Chip DeVries (left), secretary; Dick Dunn, chairman and Beryl Fischer, vice chairman. (File photo) Caledonia Township Planning Commissioners last week voiced their approval of preliminary plans for an in­ dustrial park at 8181 Broadmoor, near the north­ west comci of M-37 and 84th Street. Developer Don Fredericks of FCC Inc. of Caledonia wishes to construct three buildings for commercial or light industrial uses on 10.3 acres on the west side of M37. His proposed Valley Point West Industrial Park is bounded on the north by the Consumers Power easement, and on the south by residential parcels. A a creek splits the property. His preliminary site plan shows "footprints" of two 20.000-square-foot buildings and an 8,640-square-foot building. One of the larger buildings might be built in three phases, Fredericks said. with the third phase consisting of an additional 16,000 square-foot area. Fredericks said he plans to hook into the future M-37 S«« plan, page 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia School Board endorses Proposal A • Lakeside Community Christian Reformed Church celebrates 25 years • TK Jazz Band concert set for May 13 • Union Bank holds grand opening for Freeport branch �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 11, 1993 PLAN FOR M-37 INDUSTRIAL PARK, continuedfrom thefront sewer line, but Until that is completed, he w8l work out an alternative Astern to han­ dle sewage at the lite. He fold the-eemftufcsion that the two larger buildings prob­ ably would be used for ware­ housing or for some assembly work before a product is shipped out. The smallest building prob­ ably w 11 house a commercial use. ue k'ud. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn noted that the de­ velopment lies within the M- 37 corridor, and therefore must come in under a planned unit development zoning (PUD), as required by the township for that corridor. The PUD will allow Fredericks some flexibility in developing the property, since under that zoning he does not have to submit detailed plans now for the buildings. His in­ dication of general uses for the buildings and his outlining where the buildings will be located, along with probable parking and loading areas, the Open house set for Aline Frisby road and the retention pond, is sufficient for this stage of the development, Dunn said He commented that review­ ing the prelimimry site plan allows the commission a chance to consider a project's feasibility and discuss the proposal with the developer before detailed plans have been drawn up. The Planning Commission told Fredericks to proceed working with the township planner on the technical de­ tails of this project and return when he is ready to submit for approval his final develop­ ment plan. In other business last week, the commission re-elected its present officers to serve an­ other year. Dunn will continue as chairman, with Beryl Fischer serving as vice chairman and Chip DeVnes as secretary Re-appointed to one-year terms on the commission’s standing committees were: • Ordinance Review; Jim Newhof. Jim Williams and Roger Keating. • Site Plan Review: Beryl Fischer, Roger Keating and Chip DeVries. The commission also tenta­ tively set June 7 for a public hearing on Al Reurink's appli­ cation for a special use permit, allowing him to construct a third accessory building at 10424 Patterson Ave. The children of Aline Frisby will honor the 80th bit thday (which was April 19) of their mother with an open house at the Frisby home Sun­ day. May 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Frisby taught at several one-room Barry County schools, two years at Freeport and after 18 years at Middleville, Thornapple Kellogg, she retired in 1975. Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to share in the celebration. The family is requesting there be no gifts Cards may be sent to 232 Sisson Road. Freeport. Mich. 49325. ‘C-3’ CITIZEN GROUP, fromfront FXXXWXXXXWXWXXWWXXXXXWWV Caledonia Tops 546 News wants to be supportive, and not just critical of township officials. “They are very nice peo­ ple. and I know they are caught in tough decisions.” she said. “But allowing developers to bypass the zoning re­ quirements can cause traffic problems, overcrowding at the schools, ground water contamination and other pro blems. We want to help avoid those problems.” She said the group presently has 20 to 30 members and is open to any township resident. Caledonia Women’s Club Annual GERANIUM SALE When: Friday, May 21 Where: Caledonia State Bank —■ East Parking Lot — GERANIUMS and HANGING BASKETS 891-1250 txWXXWWAV Gloria opened the meeting for May 4 with a quote from Shakespeare Best weight loss for tonight is by Marjorie, runner up Pat and KOPS Paula. Congratulations ladies! You’re doing great! Keep it up! Positive action is to drink eight glasses of water a day. Dorothy gave back the HaHa A $3 membership fee is charged to cover the cost of mailing a newsletter, she added "We re not just a single­ issue organization. We plan to have members at all the township meetings. We are concerned about the whole township, not just our neighborhood. We believe that what happens in one area affects all of us.’’ The Sun and News was unable to reach the Country View developers for comment before press time. box. Clean up crew is Katie, Dawn and Arlene. Featured person this week is Paula. Remember her with a card or a phone call. Winners for Easter Basket Contest were Arlene and Alice B. Congratulations! Spring Flower Contest starts next week. One petal awarded for each; food chart, loss or turtle, call TOPS friend, exer­ cise, and staying for the meeting. Good luck. We drew new Secret Pals and will reveal on June 14th. We need to keep on walking, we’re 10 miles from the Oklahoma border. Keep it up, we’ll get there! Topic tonight was on the “Diet Dilemma.” Which in­ cluded food cravings and what to do. This week do com­ parison non-shopping and br­ ing in the fat content of two similar products. One regular and the “diet” substitute. (Such as cream cheese and “lite” cream cheese.) Let’s see if there is a fat gram dif­ ference. We closed with PDR Pledge. We meet tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weight in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Please join us. Questions? Call Gloria at 698-2914 TK graduate to earn degree Doug B Mesecar. son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Mesecar. 7460 Noffke Drive, Caledonia, is a candidate for bachelor of arts degree in political science from Hope College. Commencement exercises were to be held Sunday. Mas 9 FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION c. ADS ° 795-3345 Obituaries RuthE. Williams HASTINGS - Ruth E. Williams, 75. of 5043 Gun Lake Road. Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Williams was born on April 25, 1918 in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Watkins) Sundish. She was raised in the Yankee Springs area and attended a rural school there. She graduated in 1935 from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in Middleville. She was married to Wayne E. Williams on March 13, 1937. She has lived all her married life at her present address on Gun Lake Road. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Wayne; son and wife, Duane and Donna Williams of Nashville, son and wife, Donald and Brenda Williams of Richland; daught­ er and husband. Delores and Barton Bos of Shelbyville, daughter and husband. Dawn and Mark Brandli of Delton; 10 grandchildren, 11 great­ grandchildren; sister. Eva Carboneau of Hastings; brother. Wilbur “Bill” Sund­ ish of Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 6 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Lee F. Zachman officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Dorothy G. Wilmore WAYLAND - Dorothy G. Wilmore, 92, of Wayland, passed away Thursday, April 29, 1993 at the Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. Mrs. Wilmore was born on August 9, 1900 in Morocco, Indiana, the daughter of William Elias Ellis and Pearl Smith Ellis. She was a beautician. She was married to McKin­ ley Wilmore. At her request cremation has taken place. No funeral home visitation. Jean R. U. Stauffer BIG RAPIDS - Jean R.U. Stauffer, 76, of Big Rapids, passed away May 2, 1993 in Mecosta County General HospiUl in Big Rapids. Mrs. Suuffer was born February 2, 1917 in Ridgew­ ood, New Jersey to Ellis Jerome Uhle and Margaret Smith Uhle. She was a homemaker. She was married to Bernard Suuffer who died in 1984. Mrs. Suuffer is survived by sisters-in-law, Mrs. Roy (Ruth) Paul of Lansing, Mrs. George (Althea) Atkins of Niles, Mrs. Larry (Faye) Kress of Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Lyle D. Stauffer of Caledonia; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 5 at the Cale­ donia Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. Burial was at Lake­ side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Student joins nursing society Sara J. Weaver, daughter of James and Ruth Weaver of Caledonia was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Inerna tional, the honor society of Nursing, Kappa Epislon chapter, April 16, at the Kirkhof Center, Grand Valley Sute University. —r 21 Membership in the society is awarded to bachelor's, master's and doctoral nursing candidates who achieve high scholastic averages, and to graduates of college programs who achieve excellencei nurs­ ing leadership roles. 891-9201 1-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE MIDDLEVILLE Owner built quality 4 bedroom, great room with fireplace. 3 season porch with hot tub, fenced acreage for your horses, etc. Coll Beth Nausadis. CALEDONIA Bi-level home offers 3 Ig bed­ rooms, 2 baths, 3 plus stall garoge, 24x32 pole barn, wrop-oround deck overlooking a stream — all on 2.7(A) in Alaska. Call Rick Sines. CALEDONIA This ranch in the village has it all! 2 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 1'/» baths, rec. room, central air & much more, all for $89,900. Coll Beth Nausodis. BYRON CENTER (MOBILE HOME) 1990 Point West Custom - Get the most for your $$. 2 bedroom, 2 bath - ex pando - Ig. deck, central air & many more upgrades - Only $21,900. Call Patti Miedema. • • • • • Judy VanderMeer Beth Nausadis Patrick Hammond John Bauw James Clark • Tim Wilkinson • John Harvey • Patti Miedema • Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hour* Monday Fndoy 9-6. Saturday 9-1 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 11. 1993 / Page 3 Caledonia School Board endorses Proposal ‘A’ by Barbara Gall The Caledonia School Board last week endorsed the state government's proposed constitutional amendment (Proposal A), which is designed to limit property tax assessments and reform the way Michigan finances its public schools. The proposal would not on­ ly limit property tax assessments, but also reduce school operating millage. To make up lost revenue to schools, the proposal would raise the state sales tax from 2 to 4 percent, with the added revenue constitutionally dedicated to local schools along with the revenues from the state lottery Proponents say this alleviates somewhat the burden of funding schools solely through property taxes, and creates a fairer base for the financial support of schools. Michigan voters will ap- Superintendent’s Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg The fate of Proposal A ... I am sure by now that all of you are aware of the fact that a special state wide election has been set for Wednesday. June 2 The purpose will be to decide the fate of Proposal A. to shift a major part of the funding to operate public schools from the property tax to a sales tax. I would like to share with you a brief outline of some of the major parts of this proposal: First, a school operating millage rate of 18 mills would be established in the Michigan Constitution. School districts could levy up to an additional nine mills for school operating pur­ poses. with the approval of local voters. This would set an ab­ solute maximum millage rate of 27 mills. In Thornapple Kellogg, your millage rate is 36.1 mills to the 18 mills, a reduction of 18.1 mills The sales lax rate would be increased from the present 4 per cent to 6 percent. All revenues received from the additional 2 percent tax would be deposited into the State School Aid Fund. This sales tax increase would become effective on July 17, 1993. A minimum funding level per pupil will be established for each elementary and secondary school student in a district le­ vying the minimum 18 mills. This foundation level will be set at $4,800 per pupil for the state fiscal year 1993-94. It will be adjusted by a formula in following years. This foundation revenue level is intended to replace all state formula aid, state payments for retirement, and F.I.C.A. (Social Security). The Thomapple Kellogg School presently receives $4,381 per student when the cost of the F.I.C.A. and state paid retire­ ment is included. The Michigan Constitution would be amended to provide that for all classes of property, beginning with taxes levied in 1993. the increase and assessed value of each parcel of existing property would be limited to the lesser of the rate of inflation in the prior year or 5 percent, unless the property is sold. Assess­ ed value would be adjusted for additions or losses to existing property, new construction and sale of property. Lottery revenue in excess of expenses will be required to be deposited in the State School Aid Fund. The current 50-mill limitation on millage would be reduced to 40. The proposal also provides for a one-year lag between the annual valuation of property for tex purposes and the use of that evaluation for the calculation of property texes beginning in the tax year 1994 The current State Aid Act contains the provision that no aspect of the bill will take effect unless the voters approve the constitutional amendment on June 2. Approval of Proposal A on June 2 is crucial to Thomapple Kellogg. Without its approval, the district will face major reductions Without Proposal A. the Headlee overrule provi­ sion becomes absolutely necessary to avoid a financial crisis. Please vote June 2. TBmtF1 To better serve you, we will be moving May 30 to 500 Arlington (M-37) just south of Gavin Chevy Over 100 ap­ pliances must be sold, ail of which are deeply discounted. Your hometown dealer for GE, RCA, Amana. Caloric, Crosley, Frigidaire, and Hardwick Appliance*. MOMcPOP'S V . NEW & used APPLIANCES wqe qqeft »3JO3jU Open Mon. 1-8: Tues.-Thurs.-Fri. 11-6; __________ Wed. 11-8; Sat. 9-3_______ 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville (1 block east of M-37, beside Faro's P dza, prove or disapprove the pro­ posal in a special election June 2. While the Caledonia School Board slated in its resolution that it believes the proposal "will benefit not only students across the slate by establishing a fairer way of financing schools, but also taxpayers overburdened with high pro­ perty taxes." it also recogniz­ ed that the proposed reduction in school operational millage could severely dimmish the quality of education in Caledonia If Proposal A passes in the June 2 election, the Caledonia schools' operational millage would be cut from about 30 to 18 mills. However, the proposal does stipulate that local districts can ask voters to approve nine additional mills for operating needs The Caledonia en­ dorsement comes, therefore, with board agreement that if Proposal A passes, the district will need to ask its voters for those nine additional opera­ tional mills in the June 14 school election. Approval of the nine mills would restore the district’s operating millage to 27 mills, yet still provide residents a tax decrease of three mills. "I don't know if it would even be possible to plan a budget without the nine mills. ” said Caledonia Schools Superintendent Robert Myers after the board's endorsement Without the nine mills, the Caledonia Schools would be unable to operate anywhere near its present level of educa­ tion. he said. Myers said that the district needs about $17.8 million next year to continue its cur­ rent operations. That figure docs not allow for any building budget increases or any additional staff, nor does it allow for an expected enrollment increase of about 100 students. Eighteen mills in Caledonia will generate about $8.85 million, said Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean. She said that figure would be augmented by an estimated $3.1 in state aid. leaving the district short about $5.8 million. The district will receive another $1 million from federan and special education funding The nine voter-approved mills would generate almost $4.5 million, helping to reduce the shortfall to less than $500,000 "Even receiving the full 27 mills allowed under Proposal A. the district would probably have to spend some of its fund balance if it didn't want to cut into some of its studentrelated programs.*’ Dean said. But Myers said the Caledonia Schools believe that the good points of Pro posai A outweigh its negatives. "We see it as a win-win situation," he said. "Taxpayers win because they will see their assessments roiled back and limited, and at the same time, the schools don’t lose too much. This is why the board endorses it. ” If voters do not approve Proposal A. Myers said the Caledonia Schools will simply ask for renewal of its current 21.9 operational millage. “Under our present system, we’ll ask voters to continue the 21.9 mills; under Proposal A, we'll ask voters for nine mills, levied against their pro­ perty assessments of two years ago." he summarized. Dean said that her figures show that most taxpayers will see some savings under Pro­ posal A. despite the amend­ ment’s call for a 2 percent in­ crease in the state sales tax For instance, the owner of a home assessed in 1992 at $50,000 and who received a property assessment increase this year of 11 percent, will save about $267 under Pro­ posal A. Dean estimated The owner of a home assessed at $75,000 with an 11 percent assessment in­ crease this year, would save about $400 under Proposal A She said that those same homeowners would have to buy taxable items worth more than $13,000 and $20,000. respectively , to equal those savings. While Caledonia Schools would indeed have to look at ways of trimming its budget under Proposal A. Dean said she. too. believes it offers a more equitable way to fund Michigan schools. The provisions of Proposal A include: Reducing school operating taxes to 18 mills Voters in a school district, however, could approve an additional nine mills for local operating expenses. This pro­ vision does not in any way af­ fect building debt and retire­ ment millage. Rolling back 1993 assessments - Limiting annual assess­ ment increases for all property parcels (except new construc­ tion) to 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. - Reducing the current 50-mill maximum property tax limit to 40 mills. Increasing the state sales and use tax from 4 to 6 per cent, with the additional revenue and the lottery pro­ ceeds constitutionally dedicated to schools. This will make up for the loss in school revenue from the lowering of property taxes. Establishing a per pupil foundation guarantee for ail school districts, based upon a combination of state and local revenues. Right now. the state figures each district will receive $4,800 per pupil Ph. 795-3345 for Sun & News Classified ACTION ADS OVER 100 VARIETIES AND COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM... Miniature Roses Miniature ROSE TREES Mini Rose 3Yi" Pot Starting $1795 Climbers Mini Rose HANGING BASKET kVe also have a large variety of.. 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Wondered if you be nice to go to Florida, but missed not having the column neither of us particularly The first two weeks after I wanted to do that went completely blind. I Our daughter Mary lives in didn't feel much like writing. Hillsboro, which is near I had to get myself back on an Portland. Ore.. Jana lives in even keel And then we were Victoria. British Columbia. fortunate our son. Pat. who Canada, so we decided we works for an IBM subsidiary would like to go there. whose main office is in So David, our youngest Denver. Colo., does a lot of son. who lives in Ann Arbor flying for IBM and he gets asked us to come to his house those frequent flyer tickets and then he would take us to And he knew if he bought Dad catch the plane from Detroit and me a ticket for because there is so much hub­ somewhere. Dad wouldn’t bub that we wouldn’t know take it. but as long as Pat had and we would have to park them and it was free, he can our car somewhere So we share his tickets with his parked our car at David's parents. So he gave those to place, and then David took us dad for his Christmas present to the airport and we could fly anywhere in Mercy. we just got there in continental U.S. no time at all and I think we Well it took us a while to would have bumbled around a decide where we wanted to lot because David brought the go. First, I wanted to go and luggage in while we waited in see Mary and Jana. We hadn't ties for five days, so we only saw' him for part of the time But. oh. is he a wonderful cook! You should see the meals that kid fixes. They were gourmet meals, they 're not meat, potatoes and vegetables like we have. Also. Mary 's been in the pre-school business for quite a while. I think it’s about seven years there in Hillsboro and she now has her own school, the same one that she worked in and the woman sold it to her. She has 3- and 4-year-olds I think she has 80 children a term. In other words. Tuesdays and Thursdays she has the 3-y ear-olds and Mon­ day. Wednesday and Friday she has 4-year-olds. They have 20 children in the morn­ ing and 20 children in the afternoon. Mary has three helpers She’s the director of this non­ Neigh bors with... NORMA ----- line. I don’t think we were even in the line 10 minutes and. of course because I am blind, we asked for help. We didn’t really need it because David took us to the plane but then because of my limited vision, they put us by a bulkhead. That’s good because Johnny ’s so tall so he got to stretch his legs. We had a lot more room and it was really very nice. We went from Detroit to Denver, where we got what Johnny called goft carts. They directed us right to the golf cart, which was waiting for several of us who had physical VELDERMAN ----------- 1 disabilities. We didn’t even have 35 minutes between planes, between coming in and departing So then we left Denver and went up to Portland, where Mary and John met us We stayed with Mary and John there in Hillsboro. Mary’s husband. John Baggot. is a 4-H agent. I think because of the cut in the budget, he’s one of several agents for three counties. I think we had that in Michigan, too, so while we were there he was able to be with us for three or four days and then he had to go to a 4-H conference of the three coun­ profit organization and they have a waiting list. I think, of about 200 people. She’s quite pleased with the results. She does a beautiful job- I think, when she took me over there to visit, and you know it’s surprising how you forget your kids are all grown. You forget the size of these little ones, but Mary would in­ troduce me Io several dif­ ferent children and tell me what they were doing. It seems so funny when they of­ fered their little hands. 1 had to bend way over to shake them It’s been so long since I’ve had tiny grandchildren. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Parents volunteer to come and help. She was fortunate in that she had parents who were lawyers anti accountants so they could guide her in setting up the whole thing. cont on the next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.........9:45a.m.. 11:00* m & 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer h Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................ 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Pastor. Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide Awana................................................................. 6:45 p.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. (Guinea United iirrlljrcii (£l|urrij KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School............................ 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.............10:30 a.m. Evening Service..........................6:00 p.m. Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891-9t>06 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd-Avenue (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...............9:30 a m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School....................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:30 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" 708 West Main Street Rev. James Cusack 2L-Ij-5r 11 Phone 891-9259 Sunday Mass........................ 9:00a.m. 4r 11:00 a m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock I’ 908 West Main Middleville, Ye mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 am. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (Q -| g) 795-2391 RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a.m Sunday School.............................. 11 15 a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave art 84th St *891-8661 111 Church Street and jesus Chnsf is Lord" Suncxh School.................................... 9 30 a m. Sunaav Morning Wonhp.................... 1030 am. Sunaav Everwvg Wcnh<P...................... 6 00 p m. Wed MiOweek Prayer a 9iWe ShxJy...... 700 p.m. MaarJacson Aasfcr dwexoson itoejxne, HjkDl Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Morning Worship.......................... 1 TOO a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Wl|r COld ^Timr JHrlliuriisI (Church Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Services — Sunday School ...........1000 a.m Morning Worship....................... 11 00 am. Evening Worship................................. 600p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Sunday School....................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship.. Sunday School............. Sunday Morning Worship.. 8:30a.m. .9:45 a.m. 11:00 am Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Nrxmday Road (at Gun Lakey Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School Wednesday Family Night” 6 00 p m. Church Office Phone — 795-9266 "God Cares for You” Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services 891 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 'The Church *fiere everybody 6 somebody Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00.6:00 Includes Adventure Club, Chars fa Children and Adults. High (K thru 6 Gradel - Wednesday....................... 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............................. 7:00 p m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5.00 p.m. g Saturday Evening Mass............................... 5:00 p.m Pioneer Club Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Services............................................... 10:30 a.m at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. "a new and exciting fellowship" Sunday School................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship 11:00 a m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68di St near W hitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday 10 00 am Morning Worship. II 00 a m ijhjS Evening Worship......... 6 00 p.m Wed Fellowship........ 7 30 p m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 11, 1993 / Page 5 MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS, continuedfrom the previous page She was able to take off four days for us while we were here. Another girl Came in for a while. I guess it was a stu­ dent teacher who is getting her degree in early elementary We had a super time in Oregon. Of course, all the time we were there it was raining. This was the rainy season in Oregon. The rhododendrons were out, the daffodils were no longer there, the tulips were in bloom, the lilacs were in bloom and everybody’s yard was landscaped; well not everybody. Of course, I couldn’t see it. but Johnny told me there was only one in the area who didn't do any landscaping And, oh. Mary’s yard. She know more about plants than 1 ever thought of learning. She took a master gardener course with the extension department and in return for the hours she put in. she has to help pay back by helping other gardeners She bought plants and took me out in her back yard to show me. She has so many things that I would never even try it on our half acre. One of the big problems here is slugs. She says they are the size of bananas and that just gives me the creeps. You may never had slugs in your garden, (we never have any at all). She said it is because of the moisture in Oregon, the spring is wet and in the summer it’s usually hot and dry. Of course the weather changes from year to year. They had a water shortage last year, but it’s just beautiful. And even Johnny, who doesn’t care much about flowers, was impressed. Not just one or two, but everybody plants flowers and trees and grapes and rhododendrons and azaleas, impatiens and fuscias, things that are touchy plants over in our area. 1 wish I could see but I don’t. Johnny and Mary and Kyle, our grandson, helps me walk. Johnny and I went for walks every morning. One morning we got lost, but not too lost. Johnny found his way back. Then Mary took time off from her preschool and drove us up from Hillsboro to Port Angeles in Washington, and they we took the ferry across to Victoria. British Columbia where Jana lives. Jana surprised us by meeting us there at the ferry . We didn’t think she'd be able to. We thought she’d have to work. We went through the downtown in Victoria and Johnny said. Oh. I wish you could see. It is just one splash of color after another, it’s just beautiful It was warmer over here in Victoria than it had been in Hillsboro. It was warm there, but having the ram and the moisture made it feel cooler. Mary and John were wonderful hosts Mary kindly Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! takes me around, helps me do a tour of the house, feeling my way around the things. I’ve discovered by becoming blind that I sort of walk over as if somebody had hit me in the middle of the stomach. I can only see just light come in only two or three spots on the retinas in m> eyes. 1 can see light, but I can’t see objects or faces. I just see light or dark. When there is a dark movement. I know it’s a car or dog or human, it depends upon where you are. I got so I could get around their house beautifullv and I could go out in their back yard Mary and Kyle stayed in Victoria awhile and went back to Hillsboro Satur day and then Jana had all of the next week off. I guess what I’d like to share with you more than anything else is what a challenge it was for a twoweek course. It was quite a shock. 1 knew I wasn’t seeing well, but to have it actually hemorrhage and get worse, that kind of knocked my feet from under me, so I had to get back on my feet. I talked with Vision Enrichment people (used to be the Association for the Blind) in Grand Rapids, and for a membership I could take courses. One problem that had come up. and you don’t even think about it. is how you can tell how to match your outfits? Different kind of shirt, jacket, pants or skir and they told me how I can mark that So first of all. I’ll and take classes in Braille They will come out to the house at first, and then I can label my clothes, the certain colors and so on with Braille letters and stick it right on. I also asked if they would help me to learn how. to cook. 1 understand Don Boysen’s mother is com­ pletely independent, she does all her own cooking. She lives out at the Cider Mill trailer park. 1 believe. Because I didn’t realize un­ til it happened to me. what a load I am on Johnny’ He feels he can’t leave me for one minute or I'll be into some dam fool thing I think I can still do and hurt myself. Well, I’m learning. So what I want to do is learn how to cook and take over some of the jobs I used to od. We’re fortunate in that we don’t have a gas stove, we have an electric stove which is safer, so I can do some of these things. I’m walking more slowly now. 1 had to bump my nose, bump my head and walk into door frames before I started slowing down. To stand erect, that’s so hard. You just don’t realize what it looks like. And. have you ever thought about eating when you’re blind? I hadn’t. So now I’m going to go and take another course on how to eat. I didn’t realize what it would be like so 1 kept on making mv oatmeal. Johnny got kind of impatient, because sometimes I would pour it on the table or off ms plate or out of the bowl. Have vou ever tned to ••Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS." Y fuusetof 5-1Q99 ACRYLIC NAILS I □ ham. ah V 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro’s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Fnday 8 to 8. Open at 8 am Saturday scoop something up without seeing? They’re going to teach me how to do that. Either you use another fork or have it scoop up against a spoon because we've been taught so religiously, to keep fingers out of your plate and your food to use your silver­ ware. I have to make myself use something else so I don’t make a nng of food or I wear what I call a bib apron It slips over my head and has pockets on the front, so when I sit up to the table sometimes I end up with a lot of food in my pockets. That’s something I have to learn. Also, they will teach me how to use a white cane. I have one. but have never used it because I could see enough at the time to get around things. They will come out to the house and teach me how to go around in the yard, how to go around in the house and how to get around in Middleville, and then she’ll take me into Hastings as I learn more. And then she'll take me as sort of a graduation exercise both into Middleville and Hastings, staying with me but so I'm on my own to see whether I’m ready Johnny says he won't let me go on my own even then I never realized until my hadicap became so strong how much you have to live in each other s pockets We've lived together for 50 years, but we each had our own thing we were responsible for and we did it. But now all of a sud­ den. Johnny has to watch my every move He has to help me and when I go walking. I have to take his arm. I can't go by myself any more I have to have a lot of help. 1 can’t drive, so Johnny has to take me places, but it’s not quite the togetherness we have had to do the last three or four weeks Something else I’ve found out since I've become so, well not quite completely blind, but mostly blind, in that 1 only have two or three spots in my eyes where I can see light or dark. Before, when I had good vision, I was lazy men­ tally. But now that I can’t see I find 1 have to be very mentally alert. Every time I’m moving, I have to be thinking every, step of the way. That’s good because 1 was getting so lazy mentally I swore I needed to change the oil in my brain! I just was forgetting everything and not thinking, and so now I’d better be think­ ing because when 1 don’t. I bump my nose, or bump my head, or stumble over something. This is one of the perks, as they call it. of becoming blind You mentally have to become so much more alert. George Frasei from Vision Enrichment is the computer specialist, one of his many jobs. They have updated the •Outspoken” program so when 1 get back he’s going to come back and show me how to really use it Before I could read as well as hear, but now it’s all hearing When it was Easier time. Arlene and the four children came out And the grand­ daughter. 1 thought she could handle it as she's a ninth grader, and she asked if she could use the computer, and 1 said yes. Well, somehow or other, she jammed it up 1 called Tom Gordon, who is one of the members of the Mac User Group who’s helped me so much He said he would come out when I’m back from my vacation and he would show me how to un­ tangle whatever that is and he’ll go over my programs with me. so I’ve got two there helping me with the computer. That’s something I have to do because 1 want to do all the churches of my area and put that under my ’Down Memory Lane” column. 18 churches in the four townships. I believe. That would be Irving and Rutland and Thomapple and Yankee Springs. I have most of the history of all those and I want to get those printed in the paper so you can have those. When Johnny and I went for our morning walk, our first in Victoria. I had forgotten that Victoria is an island, sort of a mountain. You don’t have much dirt, it's all rock. There w as one house that had a great big rock sticking up in their lawn. It made me appreciate what we have in Michigan even if it’s sandy soil. When we went home, we left from Vancouver and then we went to Denver and Denver to Detroit. It was late at night and we stayed over­ night with David in his townshouse Then we came home We can get busy, I hope It’s spring OK. you folks, have a good week. Missed you all. So­ meone asked before we left, aren’t you going to write any more in the paper? At that time I was pretty low and I said. oh. yes but I've got to get a hold of myself and get my perspective back. So I’ll be writing regularly. Priscilla will be coming over. Like I say. we re going to do the churches next. The Thomapple school book of the northwest comer should be out by the time we get back and that’s just on Thomapple. OK, big hug to all of you. CHS band students earn top honors at state competition J-Ad Graphics News Service Two Caledonia High School band students earned “superior’' ratings at a recent state-wide solo and ensemble festival at Western Michigan University. Senior Heather Sheehan and freshman Aaron Priskorn earned top honors for their performance of the trumpet duo. “Concerto for Two Trumpets.” by Antonio Vivaldi. Accompanist was junior Dana Boh Priskorn also earned a "superior” rating at the same festival for his solo trumpet performance of “legend of Tenroc.” by contemporary composer David Uber. ‘‘Aaron’s effort demonstrated an outstanding achievement in the perfor­ mance of a most challenging trumpet solo.” commented CHS Band Director Thomas Peck Both Heather and Aaron this year have performed w ith the CHS Concert Band. Jazz Band, the Marching Scots and the Concert Orchestra, as well as keeping up with daily prac­ tice and ensembk drill at school, said Peck. Sheehan, the daughter of Bev and Rick Sheehan of Alto, plans to attend Ricks College in Rexburg. Idaho, next fall, where she hopes to continue in band while major ing in education. Priskorn is the son of Mark and Jean Priskorn of Alto BINGO American Legion Pott »305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. LAST DAY Of REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT and IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14, 1993. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1993, IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 1993. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 17,1993, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. WANDA HUNT, Secretary, Board of Education ADDENDUM PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Regular Biennial Election of the Grand Rapids Community College, Michigan, will be held in conjunction with the Annual School Election. �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 11, 1993 Caledonia Rent-All expands under its new ownership by Barbara Gall • Staff Writer The inventory al Caledonia Rent-All has nearly doubled since Tom and Marlene Purdy took over the business Jan. 1. They have expanded the in­ ventory value from $80,000 to $150,000 in that time. Tom Purdy said. Both natives of the area, the Purdys point with pride to the additional 600 square feet they have added to their show room area at 9818 Cherry Valley Purdy said they also have rented an additional 1,300 sq. feet of storage New rental equipment in­ cludes a bobcat excavator. Kubota tractor with loader and other attachments, a log split ter. concrete saws, a memtal detector and other building ■ ■■STORE COUPON11! :save q.oo: m m ® ® • m Save $1.00 on any two bags of Diamond Crystal® Water Softener Salt. 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With the nearest rental businesses either in Barry County or Kentwood, Caledonia Rem-All provides the area with more items to rent than just building equipment With graduation parties coming up. the store is prepared with coolers, canopies, party tents and punch bowls, as well as tables, chairs, coffee makers, chafing dishes and even a pig roaster. The do-it-yourselfer can rent a wallpaper steamer and all kinds of carpet tools, tile tools and painting equipment. Moving equipment and lawn and garden supplies are available, as well as automotive tools. The Purdys also sell some supplies for welding and pro­ vide a cylinder exchange. Rates are charged by the day or half-day. with a few items rented by the week. Purdy said. Tom and Marlene said they plan to continue expanding their inventory to meet the needs of their customers “Hardly a day goes by that we don’t add a few things," Tom said. Hours at Caledonia RentAll arc from 8 a m to 5:30 p m Monday through Satur day. or customers can call during business hours at 891-0050 Caledonia Rent All Under New Ownership TOM & MARLENE PURDY Don’t Own It? - Rent It! 4 Wheel Drive Tractor and Attachments Excavator Tom and Marlene Purdy can rent area residents a wide variety of tools, building and home maintenance equipment and party paraphanalia at their Caledonia Rent-All operation at 9818 Cherry Valley. CALEDONIA AREA LUNCH MENUS High-Middle Meal Deal Wednesday, May 12 BYO Sub sandwich, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Thursday, May 13 Chicken Fajita, french Toilet Auger Painting Equipment Wallpaper Steamer Heat Gun Saws Sanders & Grinders Concrete Tools Hammer Drill Bits Pumps Carpet Tools Tile Tools Hand Tools Heaters Oil Fired Trailers & Moving Eq. Lawn & Garden Equipment Automotive Tools Party Goods Welding Supplies Caledonia Rent All 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., (M-37) Caledonia • 616*891-0050 OPEN Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. BYO Double cheeseburger, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday, May IN BYO Pita .Stir Fry, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. High-Middle Wednesday , May 12 Spaghetti/meat sauce, toss­ ed salad or fries, milk, fruit choice, garlic bread. Thursday , May 13 French bread pizza, green beans or fries, milk, fruit choice. Friday, May 14 Chicken nuggets, com or fries, fruit choice, roll, milk. Monday, May 17 Burritos, com or fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, May 18 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Elementary Wednesday, May 12 Spaghetti/meat sauce, toss- Kettle Lake Breakfast Compressors Air Hammer Nailers Generators & Welders Welder 175 AMP Compactors Post Hole Augers Trencher Pressure Washer Sewer Augers fries. Vita Pup, milk. Friday, May 14 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Monday, May 17 Wednesday, May 12 Egg and sausage biscuit, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, May 13 Breakfast pizza, juice or fruit, milk. Friday , May 14 Pancake and sausage on a stick, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, xMay 17 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, May 18 Sour cream doughnut, juice or fruit, milk. ed salad, peas, milk, bread sticks. Thursday , May 13 Chicken nuggets, corn, peaches, roll, milk. Friday , May 14 Fr. bread pizza, peas, milk, fruit filled crescent. Monday, May 17 Burrito, com, mixed fruit, milk. Tuesday, May 18 Pizza, veg stick/dip, fruit choice, milk. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Main St. Caledonia Michigan Mon. Frl. 9 to 5; Sat 9 to 12 • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Sport & Safety Frames 891-9224 Women’s Club meets tonight! The Middleville Women’s Club will meet at 6:30 tonight for a dinner meeting ai the Middle Villa. A program will be presented by representatives of the Grand Rapids Ronald McDonald House. Club members have been collecting paper products to donate to the House. Arnone wishing to make donations mav drop them off at the Middle Villa before tonight Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Healthy Tooth Team talks about... Periodontal Diseases Call us for information. 891-1240 Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. Family Dental Care We welcome new patients Appointments available Monday Saturday 9505 Cherry Valley Rd Caledonia - on M-37 in the new State Farm Bldg just north of the light �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 11, 1993 / Page 7 | ANNIVERSARY CYAA leads off season with a huge sub sale J-Ad Graphics News Service The 700 \oungsters par­ ticipating in the Caledonia Youth Athletic Association baseball and softball programs are pitching subs instead of change-ups this month This sale is a triple bagger, with fans getting their choice of the Super Scot Sub (bologna, salami, ham and cheese), the ham kaiser or the turkey croissant. The subs are prepared by Frandaie Distributing in Wyoming, and prices range from $1.50 to SI .75 each. Proceeds from the sale will be used by the league for field maintenance, equipment and to pay umpires. Funds also go toward player and coaches' clinics. The sub sale is on the roster again this year after a suc­ cessful rookie season that brought in $2,400 for the league. Twenty-two players last year received bonuses in the form of gift certificates after each of them sold at least 10 dozen subs. The CYAA BaseballSoftball program is run entire­ ly by volunteers who serve on the board of directors or who coach or help out with such ef­ forts as finding sponsors and raising funds for the leagues. Chuck Clark is serving as the program's commissioner and oversees more than 700 players on 53 locally spon­ sored teams. Anyone with questions about the CYAA or about pur­ chasing some subs can contact the Caledonia Community Education office at 891-8117. Youngsters in the Coledonia Youth Athletic Associa­ tion baseball and softball program are ready to field some profits for their organization by selling sub sandwiches this month. Ready for the Grand Slam event are Jesse Choryan (back, left) and Kristin Choryan and Jock and Jim Fitzsimmons. Caledonia student earns Hope award Douglas B Mesccar, a Hope College senior from Caledonia, received the James Dyke Van Putten Political Science Prize during the an­ nual Honors Convocation April 29. This cash award is presented to the graduating senior who has excelled in the classroom and. in the judg­ ment of the political science The McCullighs to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary The children of Herbert and Diane (Baldry) McCulligh invite friends and family to the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary. The children will be hosts for an open house Sunday, May 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the community building at the Cider Mill Village trailer park. Grand Rapids Street, Middleville. Herb and Diane McCulligh were married May 18, 1968, at the Hastings Baptist Church. They have two children. Tommy and Timothy. faculty, possesses those qualities of character and per­ sonality which give promise of a useful career in public United States diplomat Mesecar is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. SPA & POOL OPEN HOUSE SPECIALS New line for *93 24’ ABOVE GROUND Pool Package includes: otter a complete line of quality... POOL CHEMICALS - All We Pump, Filter, Vacuum Hose & Pole, Ladder (removable outer), Skimmer & Inlet, *138 Maintenance Kit - includes Test Kit, Vacuum Head, Brush, Leaf Skimmer and Thermometer. Backed by 20 Yr. Limited Warranty Only *1595 Guardex Phone 795-3345 Blowout on 9 Person Spas Only John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. 20% Off Now New for '93 , GIANT SIZt CHlOgfNATING TA BLITS Offer Expires May 31 Call for Classifieds O I «.___ ModelCIweout! 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Julie, to Scott Brandt, son of Carol and Jim Smith, of Clarskville and Rob Brandt of Youngstown. Ohio Scott is a 1989 graduate of Lakewood High School and Julie graduated in 1990 The wedding date is June I9 Riders start workouts The TK Riders' last business meeting was held at the McFall Building April 22. Workouts have started. They will be taking place every Tuesday at 6:30 p m If it happens to rain on Tuesday night, the workout will be postponed until Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The group will be working out at the horse arenas at the fairgrounds On Saturday. May 8 there was to be a horse clinic at the fairgrounds On May 15th at II a m., the club will be putting the sub­ marine sandwiches together at the McFall Building For those who sold subs, it is man­ datory to be there and help The next meeting will be Thursday. May 27 at the McFall Building at 7 p.m. Century 21 Property Centre has grand opening Owners John Bouw, left, and Beth Nausadis (with punch ladle) held a grand opening last week a1 their Century 21 Property Centre real estate office, 9809 Cherry Valley, to celebrate their recent affiliation with the Century 21 system. Agents at the Caledonia-based, full-service office are Rick Sines (next to Bouw), John Harvey, Patti Miedema, Tim Wilkinson, Nausadis and Judy VanderMeer. Not pictured is agent Jim Clark. Lakeside Community CRC celebrates 25 years Used White Tractor 2-105, One Owner 2,000 Hours Excellent Condition Maple valley implement, inc 735 E. Sherman Street, Nashville 517-852-1910 J-Ad Graphics News Service Members of Lakeside Com­ munity Christian Reformed Church. 6201 Whitneyville, invites area residents to join them this Sunday. May 16. in celebrating the church's 25th anniversary Begun by the Dutton Chris­ tian Reformed Church as a Bi­ ble school in the Kettle Lake area, the Lakeside congrega­ tion first began meeting in the Kettle Lake School June 25, 1967. P&Z sends ordinance amendments to the Village Council by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission finalized the draft of or­ dinance changes to be sent on to the Village Council for ap­ proval after holding a public WE HAVE THE BEST FOR YOUR SPRING PLANTING! Hanging Baskets Fresh Produce ^HOMEGROWN , ASPARAGUS Rhubarb • Ivy Geraniums • Fuschias New Guinea URN LINERS The following September, the congregation purchased the old Nighthawk Casino building on Campau Lake and transformed it into their first church. In 1977, the congregation was organized as the Lakeside Community Church, and two years later. Rev. John Berends became the first pastor. Rev. Bernard Mulder took over the pastorate in 1981, and has served Lakeside ever since. Tom’s Tip of the Week: "Herbs are FUN to grow/' Herb Day at S & S May 15 • 1-3 p.m. Christine Nitzch - Herb Specialist Q&Q Farm Market O and Greenhouse 7350 S. Middleville Rd. (M-37) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • Mun Sm. 9 lo ». Sun. 12 Io 5 hearing about them last Tuesday. The commission has been working on details of the or­ dinances for the past several months. Included in the proposed changes are clarification of the definition of single family detached dwellings, additional sections to the Light Industrial District (1-1), new re­ quirements for parking spaces at businesses, and amend­ ments in the sign ordinance. According to Commission Chairman Eldon Newmyer, the Middleville Village Coun­ cil could vote on the amend­ ments as early as this even­ ing's (May II) meeting. A new church building at the Whitneyville location was dedicated in 1983. Sunday's events will begin with a special 10:30 a m. ser­ vice in honor of the first 15 years of the church, with Pastor Mart Keuning. an early leader of the congregation, returning to lead the worship. A 12:30 p.m. potluck din­ ner will follow, and the 6 p.m. NEW SUMMER HOURS: 8:45-6:00 p.m. Weekdays; 9:00-12:00 Noon on Saturdays HOMES OF THE WEEK Check out these New Listings!! Q1M1. GUN LAKE • NEW LISTING Sharp ranch with 60' sandy lakefront. Living rm. w/FP, rec. rm., enclosed porch 8 2'4 stall garage. Appliances Included plus curtains 8 drapes. Dock 8 water pump also Must see! Call Deb 623 8357 B2M1. DUNCAN LAKE Executive 4 BR w/o ranch with 112' of waterfront. Quality design 8 workmanship w/4 baths, sliders off great room 8 MBR to wrap around deck 2 fire­ places 8 numerous amenities. Call Lii 795 9849 K1M2. 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Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834’ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 11, 1993 / Page 9 The TK intermediate computer team include (from left) Amy Madden, Michele Evans, Rhonda Hessalink, Kiley Thaler, and Sarah Allore. Mr. Fables restaurants give kids job experience David Karel, general manager of the 54th and Division Mr. Fables restaurant, recently gave CHS students an opportunity to practice their job interview skills. Students prepared resumes and applications and met Karel in individual inter­ views. Karel will provide each student on evaluation of his or her interview, rating them on personality, completeness of the application and past work ex­ perience. In addition to helping students develop a valuable skill, Karel also uses the visit to look for potential employees. TK Spring concert performs Sunday, May 16 Serving Our Country The senior team from Thornapple Kellogg High School is mode up of (from left) Jennifer Lewis, Josh Parker, Steven Matison, and Jeff DeMaagd. Not pictured is Mark Pullen. Two TKHS computer teams qualify for the nationals by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School will be well represented in national com­ puter competition to be held over the Memorial Weekend. Two teams of five students each, one in the senior category and one in the in­ termediate category have qualified to compete with the “best and the brightest com­ puter students from all over Canada and the U.S.," said Kevin Briggs, TK High com­ puter teacher. Only the top 25 teams in the senior category and the top 20 teams in the intermediate category are invited to compete According to Briggs, it is unusual to have two teams make it to the nationals. In fact, the two TK teams will be the only ones from Michigan to attend, he said Qualifiers are determined by their cumulative scores throughout the year The senior team is made up of senior Mark Pullen, and juniors Jeff DeMaagd. Jen­ nifer Lewis. Steve Matison. and Josh Parker. Those on the intermediate team include senior Amy Madden, junior Michele Evans, and sophomores Sarah Allore, Rhonda Hesselink and Kiley Thaler. This is the fourth time in seven years that TKHS has qualified to go to the na­ tionals. The highest position earned by TK teams has been sixth place. Briggs and Donna VanderHoff, another TK teacher, will be going along with the group when they fly out to Boston early Thursday. May 27. Actual competition will be held at the high school in Coventry. R.I.. on Saturday May 29' In the meantime, the TK dozen will have a chance to do some sight-seeing in the Boston area and rest up for the competition. Students will be judged on programming skills, a written test, and computer theory ac­ cording to Bnggs “This is an infectious ex­ perience." Bnggs said. “It’s really wonderful from the standpoint that students are given a whole different perspective about the field. “These kids have good problem-solving skills and they are self motivated and disciplined. That's why they will be competing with other top computer students," he said. After a full day on Satur­ day, the group will fly home Sunday morning and be back in time for TK’s commencement. Steve T. Cutler Marine Pfc. Steve T. Cutler, son of David A. Cutler of 7135 Garbow Road. Middleville, recently com­ pleted the School of Infantry During the course at the School of Infantry. Camp Pendleton. Calif., students received classroom instruc­ tion and participate in field ex­ ercises involving infantry tac­ tics, construction and camouflage of fighting posi­ tions. and the use of mines, demolitions and intra­ company communications equipment. The graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School in Middleville, joined the Marine Corps in August 1991. The Thomapple Kellogg Music Department will pre sent the high school band and choir in concert Sunday, May 16. at 3 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Directed by Duane That­ cher, the musical organiza- lions will perform a varied repetoirc of popular and con cert selections A good-will offering will be received, and the Band refreshments at intermission SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! ’.J Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems 1*F., KENT PODIATRY $ 4 W 1 9 Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. jg 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 Selection! 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Lake Odessa, more than outnumbered the perma­ nent population of the small village Enn Johnson, the Freeport branch manager, said they planned a roast pig and chicken picnic to serve about 400 He estimates that at least 500 people came to the formal dedication of the bank last Fri­ day. The actual opening date of the Freeport office was in March. In addition to being able to feast, the picnic was also marked the final time to be able to register for some grand opening prizes. Tom Humphrey of Freeport won a $500 CD for 12 mon­ ths. Katherine Geiger of Clarksville won a Sunbeam gas grill, and Achsah Biochow lak of Lake Odessa won at weekend getaway at the Amway Grand Freeport has been without a bank for several months Hydro-Ecstatic! tHF Go Hydro [ rA fl GT 185 18 HP LAWN TRACTOR Easy' Monthly Payment of V-twin OHV engine and 46" TurboCut deck 46 GT-1S55 ! control on hills and smooth, dutch­ less speed and direction control. 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Easy Monthly Payment of: *2,899 Monster Mower 50 Mower Deck Three Pom: Hitch is Standard s4,500* Maple valley implement, inc 735 E Sherman St., Nashville 5174552'1910 Friends and patrons of the Union Bank feasted on roast pork and chicken along with all of the fixin's. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 11, 1993 I Page 11 “Jessie” is ready for adoption ... The saxophone section of the Thornapple Kellogg High School Jazz Band directed by Tom Nosh was named the best sax section at the Aquinas College Jazz Festival. The section includes (from left) Penny Minor and Ryan Kiel on tenor sax, Michele Butler and Carrita Ingersoll on alto, and Katie Berg on baritone sax. TK Jazz Band presents its spring concert May 13 "Jessie," o brindle colored chow mix, looks like a little, cuddly bear. She is three months old and is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitty litter, kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Ap­ ple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens con be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information call 948-4885. The Thomapple Kellogg High School Jazz Band will present a spring concert Thursday. May 13. at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The concert will feature a wide variety of music the band has performed this past year, from traditional jazz standards to rock. The Thomapple Kellogg Jazz Band recently performed at the Aquinas Jazz Festival on the Aquinas College Cam­ pus for a panel of judges, in­ cluding professional musi­ cians and college instructors. Ryan Kiel received a Tenor sox player Ryan Kiel earned a scholarship with his improvisation in the "Run ‘N* Gun" blues School, Creston. Flint School competition. scholarship for his tenor sax improvisation in the “Run *N’ of the Performing Arts, Forest Hills Northern, Ionia, Gun” blues competition. The Thomapple Kellogg Kenowa Hills. Mona Shores. saxophone section including Muskegon Catholic Central, alto Carrita Ingersoll. Michele Lansing Sexton, and Sterling Butler, tenor Ryan Kiel, tenor Heights. The May 13 concert will be Penny Minor and baritone Katie Berg were awarded the the last public concert for best sax section of the entire competition. Grand Rapids Northview won the best trumpet section, and the top trombone section was award ed to Lansing Shepard High School. 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That day dawned bright, clear and warm for the annual Soge Lucas, o TK eighth-groder, tries her luck on the Thomapple Kellogg Elemen­ flip the frog gome os others watch. tary School Carnival, perfect weather to hold the event out­ doors on the playground rather than inside. “Our carnival this year far surpassed those in the past few years.” said Vickie Rick, car­ nival organizer. Besides games, food, face painting, and Strings the Clown, the Middleville Police Department offered free bike registration and the Thomap­ ple Bicycle Club did safety checks. This year’s cake walk was “exceptionally successful” said Rick. "We had more cakes this year than we’ve ever had before. She said that carnival of­ ficials appreciate the bakers - who donated and hope they will come forward again next TK tenth-groder Shamell Haigh carefully paints a year. heart on the cheek of 5-year-old Erin Baragar. The money raised will go into the Playground Improve­ ment Group fund for the three elementary schools in Middleville. Rick said that exact final figures aren’t available yet, but. she is sure the amount raised will be the best in re­ cent years. The Rosenberg’s, who operated a food wagon at the carnival, also pitched in 20 percent of their sales for the day to help boost the P.I.G. fund. The actual amount of money raised should be known within in a couple of weeks. At that time, the infor­ mation will go out with the next P.I.G. bulletin. Though this year’s carnival is done. Rick said plans are Sixth-grader Julie Poortvlient (left) with the help of already in the making for next fifth-grader Stacey Willemstein won the biggest cake one next May. The TK elementary school principals, Bill Rich from McFall. Lindo Goosen from Page (standing) and Sharon Kolee from West take out time to pose with Strings the Clown. Sam Oaks helps his little buddy Josh Erdmans aim and toss the miniature plunger. Many of the children lik­ ed to play the picking up the duck game many times. 4-year-old Amber Harkness and her 7-yearold brother Christopher take their chances as their mom, Linda, watches. Dave Carr of the Thor­ napple Bike Club does a safety check on the bicycle of 9-year-old Samantha VanderSloot. in the cake walk. The top three kids in the toilet plunger contest were awarded plungers painted in appropriate colors. 11-year-old Israel Rosales (from left) took the gold, 7-yearold Kenny Wiersum captured the bronze, and 5-year-old Brian Tate carried home the silver. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 11, 1993 I Page 13 Lincoln Meadow residents serenaded by third graders Several of the residents at Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apartments in Mid­ dleville took time out to listen to a mini-choral concert done by West Elementary students. The third graders from Sue Sarver's class sang several songs for the Linoln Meadows residents. Elementary music teacher Jack Lapp accompianied them on piano. West Elementary second-grader Eric Smith had several of his grandparents come to school with him. Jay and his wife Bea (standing center) drove over from Wayland. May Wheatley (standing right) came from West Bloomfield and Eric's great grandmother, A^ary Behta traveled from Florida. START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS The president of the Thornoppie Kellogg Non-Instructional Association Annmarie Haas (left) and the president of the Thornapple Kellogg Education Associa­ tion Judy Hendrickson (right) presented scholarships to three TK seniors. The TKNIA chose Melissa Middleton os a recipient (from left) and the TKEA awarded scholarships to Mark Pullen and Melanie Cooper. TKHS scholarship winners announced, 3 TK seniors bv Margaret Fewter Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Education Association and the Thomapple Kellogg NonInstructional Association have awarded scholarships to three TK seniors Mark Pullen, son of Carol Goodsell and Thomas Pullen, and Melanie Cooper, daughter of Lane and Rosemary Copper, each have been given a $200 scholarship by the TKEA Melissa Middleton, daughter of Mark and Judy Middleton. has been awarded a $300 scholarship from the TKNIA TKEA recipients must have a 3.0 or higher overall grade Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 point average, must be recom­ mended by their teachers, and eihibit an inquisitive mind and good attitude, according to TKEA President Jud) Hendrukson Students receiving the TKNIA scholarships must have at least a 2.0 grade point average and must be pUnning to enroll in a trade or technical program after graduation. 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ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS t you have rotary service with your local phone co but have a touch tone phone, you con still com 'rxjrwcate with this sys’em by dialing tne number above then after your call is answered switch the cx4se/tane switch to tone and you re ready to begin recording �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 11, 1993 I Page 15 1993-94 teams to be formed AYSO registration ends May 22 in Caledonia by Barbara frail Staff Writer youngsters interested in play ing on a Caledonia AYSO soccer team next season should register by May 22. Caledonia AYSO’s Assis­ tant Commissioner Kathy Jackson said that teams are being formed for the 1993-94 season, and that late registra­ tions make it difficult to guarantee a team slot to all kids who want to play. Parents of next year’s firstgraders. especially, are urged to remember their children will be eligible to play AYSO soccer next fall. Jackson said “So often, the parents of kindergarteners don’t realize their kids will be able to play until first grade starts in the fall.” she said “Then it’s hard to get the kids placed on a team, and we don’t want any of them to be disappointed Registration forms are available at Caledonia school offices and at the Community Education Building, 330 Johnson The cost to register is $20 per player late registration jumps to $23 to cover the ex­ pense of ordering extra uniforms. Jackson said The Caledonia American Youth Soccer Association fields both a coed and an all girls league, she explained. Giris have their choice of playmg in either. but if no preference is indicated, she will be placed on an all-girls team Both programs play a 12-game season during each school year, with six games played in the fall and six in the spring, with a May Soccerfest capping the season The exception is the middle school program, which plays all its games in the fall to coin­ cide with the high school soc­ cer season, and also to eliminate a conflict with the middle school track program. Jackson said that a few changes have been made in the program for next season. The biggest change is that players will be organized into teams by age instead of by grade level “This won’t affect many allow kids, but it kindergarteners who are six years old by Aug 1 to play soccer in the fall.” she noted “We made this change because our older teams often play teams outside our league, and they are all organized by age regulations “Setting up the teams by age also allows for tourna­ ment eligibility.” she explained Last year, more than 400 Caledonia youngsters played AYSO soccer, and Jackson said the board of directors ex­ pects even more to register for next season Run entirely by volunteers, the program always needs coaches, referees and parents willing to serve on the govern­ ing AYSO board Jackson emphasized that coaches and referees receive instruct Km. and that parents and older students willing to referee can pick their schedules “A lot of people say. ‘Oh. 1 don’t know anything about soccer.’ but really, most of us us parents didn't grow up with the game,” said Jackson. MfflING SALE 1230 PEETS ROAD FRIDAY, MAY 14 • 9-6 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 15*9-6 p.m. “It’s not that hard to learn, and we have some excellent instructors for those who would like to help us ref and coach And it's really fun.” She said that the board of directors also could use some representation from the Dut ton. Kettle Lake and Dutton Christian schools. “Right now. it seems that most of us on the board hap­ pen to be in the Caledonia Elementary district, but it’s good to hase some people from every school.” she said. Anyone interested in help­ ing out in any capacitv should call Jackson at 891-8427. For those kids and parents who have never seen much soccer. Jackson suggested they attend the May 22 Soc­ cerfest. when all the league teams will be playing The event will be held from 8:30 a m. to 3 p.m. on the soccer fields behind the high school. Soccer climes will be held along with the games, and refreshments will be available. “There also will be lots of parents and kids around who would be glad to talk about soccer,” added Jackson. Boys track finishes 2nd in the relays The Caledonia boys’ varsity track team was runner-up Saturday in the Greenville Relays. The Fighting Scots scored 85 point*, second only to Grand Raptds Christian s 115. “We had a very successful day.” said coach John Soderman “We didn’t feel badly about finishing second to a big Class A school." Rounding out the team scores were Lowell, third with 73, Greenville 66, Muskegon Reeths Puffer 62, Cedar Springs 49. Rockford 45. Ionia 37. Lakeview 13 and Grand Rapids Union 12. Coming up with winning performances were: — The pole vault relay team of Adam Paarlberg, Chris VanderMeer and Brian Nowak, with a combined 32 feet. 6 inches. - The 80Cf meter relay team, with Brad Allen. Keith Bohez. John Winquest and Alan Aho checking in with a time of 1:33.6 — The sprint medley relay unit of Chris Holiday, Bohez, Winquest and Aho, with a time of 2:32.1. — The 1600-meter relay, which barely edged out host Greenville, with Allen, Holi­ day, Chad Neff and Aho crossing the finish line in 3:29.7. The 400-meter relay quartet of Allen, Bohez. Winquest and John Oldfield was second in 45.4 seconds. Horse saddles and tack, camping supplies, china, antique table and chairs, restaurant items, and general household. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP 200 E Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO SU-6 Notice is hereby given that on May 17,1993 at 7:30 p.m.. at the Thornapple Township Hail. 200 E. Main St. Mid­ dleville, Michigan the Thornapple Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of heanng com­ ments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Application in an AR zone. Thomapple Township. THORNAPPLE. Beginning at a point on the East and West Vi line of Section 32. T4N. R10W. which lies 33 feet E of the CP of Sec 32 and thence E 330 ft alg sd E and W 1/4 line, thence S 330 ft. thence W 330 ft. thence N 330 ft parallel with the N-S 1/4 line of said Sec 32. to POB Name and address of applicant Ralph Newton. 11401 Davis Road. Middleville. Ml 49333 Permanent Parcel No 0814-032-003-10. The special use application may be inspected at the Thor­ napple Township offices daily 9 a.m to 4 p m Any wnt ten comments regarding this application may be address­ ed to Secretary Mark Sevald. Thomapple Township Plan­ ning Commission. 200 E Main St.. Middleville. Ml 49333 Mark Sevald. Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP • BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Duncan lake weed Control #2 Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, wilt proceed Io make certain public improvements (the ’Public Improve ments”) unless written objections to the Improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the Public Hearing The Public Improvements shall consist of Provision of professional aquatic plant harbi cide treatments for the eradication or control of weeds and/or algae and water tasting in Duncan The Township Board has resolved its intention to proceed pursuant to Act 188, Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Public Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that some or all the cost of said Public Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land, which together comprise the proposed Duncan Lake Weed Control #2 Special Assessment District Property located In Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, and described as follows 0814-005-001 10 001 15 001 90 001 95 006-00 006002-00 003-00 004 00 005-00 00900 010-00 And, And, And, And, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The proposed special use is for a home occupation to be located on Davis Road, between Cherry Valley and Payne Lake Roads, and more fully desenbed as: More than 400 Caledonia boys and girls played AYSO soccer last year under the guidance of volun­ teer parents who coach teams and referee games. The registration deadline for the 1993-94 season is May 22. Allison L Borsum Mark R. Oliver 3 area students graduate at Hope Three area students were candidates for bachelor’s degrees at Hope College com­ mencement Mas 9 They were: • Allison L Borsum. daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred E Borsum. 320 Stadium Drive. Middleville, accounting (photo unavailable) • Christina R Leatherman, daughter of Kenneth E. Leatherman, N Church. Caledonia and Sharon Leatherman. Leisure Way Drive. Caledonia, stience composite in education. • Mark R Olivier, son of Mr and Mrs Russ M Olivier. 6065 76<h St.. Caledonia, osvchology. ail all all ail those those those those parcels parcels parcels parcels 0814006011-00 01300 013-10 014-00 01600 016-10 01880 018-90 01895 007-00100 0814-050001-00 0814-070-001-00 081408000200 0814-13000100 054-00, 02500, 01700, 00800, 0814-007-001 10 001 20 002-00 002 20 002 30 010-10 011-00 011 10 011 20 011 30 012-00 Inclusive inclusive Inclusive Inclusive TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Thornapple will hold a public hearing on May 13, 1993, at 7 30 o’clock p.m in the Township Hall located at 200 East Main Street, Middleville, to hear and consider any objections to the proposed Public Improvements, the proposed special assess ment district, and all other matters relating to said Public Improvements. TAKE NOTICE that if written objections to the Public Improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the public hearing, by record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district, the Public Improvements shall not be made unless the Township receives petitions requesting the Public improve ments as required by statute TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans and estimates of cost, including any projected incremental increases for the Public improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination Periodic redeterminations of cost without a change in the special assessment district may be made without further notice to record owners or parlies in interest PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTI­ MATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY 10% OR MORE WITHOUT further notice and public hearing This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Thomapple FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Thomapple Township Hall 200 East Mam Street, Middleville Telephone 7957202 Dated April 19 1993 Thornapple Township Clerk NOTICE: Thomapple Twp will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the eiection/mee tmg/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Township clerk. Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by wnttng or calling Thomapple Township Clerk, 200 E Main St , Middleville, Ml 49333 Tele phone 795-7202 (316) �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 11, 1993 Trojan girls track team finish 3rd in Delton Relays The Middleville girls’ track team finished third Fri­ day night in the Delton Relays The Trojans scored 59 team points. Constantine had 70 and Delton 62. Middleville claimed five first-place finishes in the meet, including the long jump, sprint medley, middle distance. 400 field and 1600-meter relays. Carla Ploeg and Tracie Middleton combined efforts in the long jump Ploeg's leap of 18 feet, one inch was a school record Middleton’s jump was 15-7. Middleton. Michelle Shepard. Kim Wohlford and Ploeg won the sprint medlev in 1:54 in the middle distance relay. Jessica Van Aman. Wohlford, Middleton and Sarah Kaechele hooked up for a winning time of 7:19 The 400 field relay team in­ cluded Erin VaderSloot, Wohlford. Jill Townsend and Kaechele. who had a time of 53.9 seconds The first-place 1600-meter TK boys’ track team finished 3 in Relays The Middleville boys’ track team fimshged third in the Delton Relays Friday and beat Byron Center in an O-K Blue dual meet two days earlier. The first-place medal win­ ners in the Relays were Ryan Walker and John Maner in the long jump Earning runner-up finishes were Darren and Jason VanElst m the shot put; the shuttle hurdle relay team of Keith Potts. Matt Liu. Jeremy Aardema and Matt Polhemus; and the pole vault relay with Jacob Dussia and Polhemus. Delton won its own relays with 92 team points. Constan­ tine was second with 84 and the Trojans had 46 Middleville beat Byron Center in an O-K dual last Wednesday. 72-64. First place winners were Bob Middleton in the discus (144-4). Darren VanElst in the shot (48-2), Polhemus in the pole vault (12-0), Aardema in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles. Brad Anders in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs. Walker in the 400. and Ed Soloman. Phil Johnston. Tony DuBois and Walker in the 1600-meter relay. We can rebuild your home and replace your contents The new Special Homeowners policy bom Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Michigan can do big things, like rebuilding your home no matter what the cost. Or little things, like replacing your trees, your locks, or your TV set. Always quality protection—In big things or small. Making your future more predictable. W* FARM BUREAU ewntte • INSURANCE auan. . w mvR auatM uM • Jim Couchenour 1611 S. Hanover St., Suite 112, Hastings Ph. 945-3443 relay team, with Middleton. Wohlford. Kaechele and Ploeg. checked in with a win­ ning time of 4:14.84. Taking thirds were the distance medley quartet of VanAman, Jamie Smith. Sarah Matson and Stephanie Potter; the shuttle hurdle relay team with Townsend. Kero Coehn. Lisa VanPutten and Shepard, and the freshman 400 relay team of VanderSloot. VanAman. VanPutten and Coehn. Last Wednesday, the Tro­ jans lost 72-56 to Byron Center in an O-K Blue Con­ ference dual meet. Winning firsts were Ploeg in the long jump and 100- and 200-meter dashes; Van Aman in the open 1600-meter run; Middleton in the 400; Kaechele in the 400 and two relay teams. Smith. Sara Postema, VanAman and Kaechele in the 3200 and Middleton. Wohlford. Kaechele and Ploeg in the 1600 The Trojans swept the 800. as Postema was second and VanAman third behind Kaechele Middleville also was third the previous Saturday in the Wyoming Park Relays. The Trojans scored 45 team points, behind Fremont with 65 Mi and South Christian with 51. Taking firsts were Ploeg and Middleton in the long jump relay. 32 feet. 5'4 in­ ches; Wohlford. Middleton, Ploeg and Kaechele in the sprint medley relay, in 3:21; and Ploeg. Wohlford. Mid­ dleton and Kaechele in the 1600-meter relay, in 4:17.77. The distance medley relay team of VanAman. Kaechele, Ploeg and Kaechele was second. Taking fourths were the 6400 relay, with Sarah Matson. Sarah Allore, Sra Postema and Wendy Wisniewski; the shuttle hurdle relay with Jill Townsend, Shepard, Coehn and Van Putten; and 3200 relay with Kaechele, Postema, VanAman and Jamie Smith. S PO RTS Trojan JV softball team 1-1 in tournament The Middleville junior var­ sity softball team Saturday. May 1. split two games in the Caledonia tournament, beating Hastings 19-5. but losing to Lakewood. 7-5. Amanda Nesson collected four hits and had four stolen bases for the Trojans against Hastings. Julie Palazzolo and Dawn Huss each had two hits Sarah Potter was the pitcher of record, not walking anyone and striking out two hitters. In the loss to Lakewood, the jayvees had only two hits, one by Nesson and one by Abby LaBin. who also had a run batted in and a stolen base. The split left the team w ith a 4-6 record overall. T rojans suffer 3 tough defeats on the diamond The Middleville varsity baseball team has been smar­ ting from tough losses ojn the diamond lately. The Trojans lost 13-6 to Byron Center Wednesday, dropped another O-K Blue Conference decision to Wyoming Lee a week ago Monday and lost 13-9 to Kelloggsville Friday. April 30. Middleville led most of the way against Byron. In fact, they were up 6-1 in the fourth The Trojans scored all of their runs in the first two innings. Key hits included a two-run single by McCulligh. a single by Nelson and Norman’s suicide squeeze bunt. Against Kelloggsville. the story was a little different. The Rockets jumped oyt to a 7-1 lead early, but Middleville came back and eventually knotted the count at 7-all in the fifth But Kelloggsville scored three decisve runs in the six and added three insurance tallies in the seventh. Key blows for the Trojans were a solo homer by Ted Doom and hits by McCulligh, Brad Williams and Nathan Bundy. Nelson was the losing pitcher. The losses left Middleville with a 1-10 overall record, 0-5 in the O-K Blue. inning before the Bulldogs came back to tie it and even­ tually pull away. The Trojans took a 2-0 lead on a single by Andy Brewer and a double by catcher Jim Norman, and later a walk to Norman, a single by Brian Drummond and a single by Tim Keyser. In the fourth inning came the highlight of the game, a three-run homer by Tim Mc­ Culligh, his third of the season Pitcher Seth Nelson was sailing along with a five-run lead, but couldn’t hold it. He was relieved by Brewer. Against Lee. Middleville went into the seventh and final inning deadlocked at 4-4, but the Rebels sent 14 hatters to the plate in a nightmarish finish Rob Minor had pitched a creditable ballgame up uuntil that final-inning rally by Lee. He gave up six runs, walked five and struck out five. Scots beat South Christian in softball The Caledonia varsity softball team defeated South Christian 5-3 last week Monday Highlighting the game was the second varsity pitching victory this season for Katie Donker. who walked five and struck out seven in six and a third innings of work. “Katie’s coming on. nice and fluid for us," coach Jon Pelletier said. “Each outing, she’s been getting better than her previous one. “ Jenny Tuinstra came on in relief in a tight spot in the seventh inning. She threw three pitches and got two crucial outs to earn her first save. Caledonia dominated the game early. scoring one run in each of the first three frames and twice in the fourth They threatened to do even more damage, but stranded baserunners on third base with less than two out twice. The Scots had only three three hits, one apiece from Jodi VanderVelde. Angie Warner and Jenny Young. Young also had two runs bat­ ted in. Though the Sailors made things interesting toward the end. Pelletier said. “We played well enough defensive­ ly to win.” Caledonia sends 11 wrestlers to state On Saturday. May 1, Caledonia High School was host for the USA Regional Freestyle wrestling tourna­ ment. The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club sent 19 wrestlers to compete, and 11 qualified to continue on to the state tournament at Kent­ wood High School May 8. Taking home gold medals in their weight classes and enabl­ ing them to compete in first position at the state tourna­ ment were Seth Temple and Jerome Gardner (Group II) and Nick Webster (Group III). From Group II. Jake Klapmust won a bronze medal and will compete in third position at state. Patrick Huvcr was awarded a fourth place In Group III, Josh Swartz won a bronze medal, wrestl­ ing in the third position at the slate tournament From Group IV, Casey Kinney won a silver medal, Mark Pyper a bronze and fourth-place medals were awarded to Dustin McFarlan, Tyler Root and BJ Tomanek. Middleville golfers second in Rainbow The Middleville girls’ golf team traveled Monday last week to Grand Rapids Golf Course to play league leading Kenowa Hills and ForeM Hills Northern. The TK girls played well, shooting a 207. while falling to state ranked Kenowa, which shot at 201, but outdistancing Northern by 13 shots This was a nice win over Northern for the TK girls, since they lost to the Huskies earlier in the season Low round for Tk was scored by Amy Ybema with a 48, Kern McNees 52, Angie Payne 53, and Amy Missad 54 rounded out the scoring. On Wednesday last week, the TK girls traveled to Roll­ ing Hills to play Hudsonville and Comstock Park in another league match. The TK girls shot a fine round of 186 to beat both Hudsonville (239) and Comstock Park 247. These wins moved the girls into a second place tie in the O-K Rainbow Conference with Northern Scoring for the TK girls at Rolling Hills were McNees 44. Ybema 74, Missad 47 and Payne 48.. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 11. 1993 I Page 17 Caledonia boys’ tracksters move to a higher level Track Standings Team W-L Caledonia............................ 54) South Christian.................. 4-1 Coopersville........................ 4-1 Cedar Springs..................... 3-2 Hudsonville......................... 2-3 F H. Northern.................... 1-4 Kenowa Hills....................... 1-4 Wayland.............................. 0-5 The Caledonia boys' track team moved their perfor mantes to a higher level and had an outstanding team day to defeat the talented South Christian Sailors last week, 74-63. "This meet was seen by many as the contest that would determine the O K Gold dual meet championship. ’' said coach John Sodcrman Though the Sailors had nine first-place finishes to the Scots' eight, the winners margin was the Scots team depth, which was highlighted by first- and second-place finishes in the 300 in­ termediate hurdles (Karl Hof­ mann and Chad Neff) and 3200 meter run (Ben Lillie and Pete Parbel) Taking first places for Caledonia were Jason Minor. 46'5’’ shot put; Keith Bohez. 11.35 seconds. I (XTmeter dash; Alan Aho. :23.7. 200-meter dash and 51.95 in the 400 meter dash; Lillie. 10.17.1. 3200 meter run; and Hofmann 42.3, intermediate hurdles Winning relay teams were the 800 meter team of Brad Allen. Bohez. John Winquest and Aho. with a near school record time of 1:32.5 and the 1600-meter team of Allen. Neff. Hofmann and Aho with a season best time "This meet also featured many close races and field event performances for se­ cond and third places in which the Scots won many exciting challenges from the Sailors." Sodcrman said. On Tuesday. May 4, Caledonia put together a com­ petitive team effort to beat Cedar Springs “Red Hawks" group. 99*6 to 37 Vi “In this meet the Scots seemed to win every close race to turn what could have been a very close meet into an easy victory." Soderman said Individuals taking first places for Caledonia were Minor. 45'1". shot put; Bohez. 20'0". long jump; Jason Bush. 115’10". discus; Brian Nowak. 11’6 ". pole vault; Bohez. 11.4. 100-meter dash; Winquest. :23.7, 200-dash. Aho. 52.5. 400 dash; Jesse Cryderman, 2:02.5. 800-meter; Neff. : 16.1. high hurdles; and Hof­ mann. 41.9 in the in­ termediate hurdles. Winning relay team were the 400 meter unit of Allen. Bohez. Winquest and Aho. 45.9; the 800 team of Allen, Bohez. Winquest and Aho, I 33.8; the 1600 meter group of Allen. Hofmann. Neff and Aho. 3:42.9; and the 3200 meter relay team of Lillie, Chris Holiday. Cryderman and John Myers. 8:55.4. Middleville’s net team loses to Calvin Christian The Middleville tennis team Wednesday lost a 5-2 decision with the OK Blue Conference net favorite this season. e Calvin Christian. The Trojans won at first and second doubles with Mark Pullen and Dave De Haan b I, 6-4 and with Brett Suwyn and Scott McKinley 7-6, 2-6. 6-1. Tim Rybiski and David Timm lost a tough three set match at No. 3 doubles. 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. “We gave them (Calvin Christian) a good match," ^said coach Larry Seger. “I was happy with the way the kids played." The coach said No I singles Ryan Kiel pushed his Squire opponent “to the brink" before finally losing 6-2, 2-6, 3-6. He also praised the effort of No. 2 singles Scott Oliver, who lost 6-4. 6-3. The loss left Middleville with a 4-3 overall record. 2-1 in the O-K Blue The Trojans earlier had some positive results. They won the three-team Galesburg-Augusta tourna ment May 1 by one point and the following Monday beat South Christian 4-1 in rainshortened matches. Deere Quality, Economy Price CEAS The pnee of power ts lower than you might think.. The John Deere STX38 combines a rugged 12.5-hp over­ head valve engine with a wide 38-mcb. mowing deck and a tight 22-mch turn.ng radius. For performance you can count on at a price you can afford, see the STX38 today. NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE’ MARKER IMPLEMENT 9670 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia • 891-8183 Mondcy-Fnccy: 6 00-550. Saturday: 8OO-3X In the tourney. Oliver at se­ cond singles and the first and second doubles teams of DeHaan and Pullen and Brett Bremer and Brett Suwyn pull­ ed down first-place medals. Oliver breezed in straight sets in both of his matches. 6-4. 6-4 against Comstock and 6-1. 6-1 against Galesburg. “He had a real strong ground stroke," Seger said. "And he was real aggressive at the net." DeHaan and Pullen dispat­ ched their opponents from Comstock 6-0. 6-1, but strug­ gled against their Ram op­ ponents. 6-4, 5-7, 6-1. “It was up and downb for them." the coach said. “They didn't play the best tennis, but they pulled it out when they had to.” The weird first place went to second doubles, where Bremer and Suwyn and the two other team beat each other once. It was all decided by who lost the fewest sets. The Trojan duo first lost to Comstock 6-3, 3-6. 6-2, but came roaring back in the next match to win 6-4. 6-4. Because they won in straight sets, they won their flight, and Seger said that was the dif­ ference in winning the entire tourney. Kiel at first singles won one match in three sets and lost another. Against South Christian, the Trojans won all played mat­ ches except first singles Oliver cruised to a 6-3, 6-1 victory. Brian Bowman won 6-3. 6-0 at third singles and the doubles tandems of Pullen and DeHaan and Suwyn and McKinley won 6-3. 6-3 and 64), 6-0. respectively Timm and Rybiski were ahead 7-5 and 5-2 when the nuns halted play — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Ptoce Vox Adverting ’.'■essage ne'e • 795-3345 • 8a*ei 5 tor‘175 twe IO* p«< •ord. I you pay r advanct, you sev* 50- Nteifl ctwgt Dead!me is Frtoay al 4-00 pan. CHS senior Jason Minor so far this season is undefeated in the O-K Gold In the shot put event. Comfortable: No matter what your size Are you tall? Short? 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The meet had numerous outstanding performances on a sunny afternoon where the I .adv Scots recorded seven first place finishes, and the Lady Sailors had nine Leading the way for the Scots in the field events was Liz Mast with a shot put throw of 32’11 and a discus throw of 130’3”. Shelly Beukema was first for the Sailors in the long jump (14’9") while teammate Julie Sterk won the high jump with a leap of 4'10”. South's 3200-meter relay team of Jill Hirdes, Michelle Harkema. Sara Capestany. and Betsy Haverkamp was first with a time of 10:08.0 and edged a great Caledonia effort of 10:12.2. coach Joe Zomeriei said Sailor Vai Sterk won both the 100- and 300-meter hurdles in 16.5 and 51.6 seconds, in events the Sailors were able to score 18-0 against the Scots by sweeping all three places Caledonia's Heather Bums won the 100-meter dash in 13.5, while teammate. Wendy Faber was first in the 200 in 28.2 seconds. Heather was se­ cond in the 200. and Wendy was second in the 100. to help the Scots to a 16-2 point advantage South's Laura Twiest won the 400-meter dash (1:03.4). while teammate Betsey Haverkamp won the 1600 run (5:07.3) and the 3200 (11:11.2) Caledonia s Karyn Duba won the 800 (2:29.6) and was second in the 1600 in a new school record time of 5:16.6. Caledonia’s 800-meter relas team of Heather Bums. Kelly Velting. Amanda Wolfert, and Wendy Faber was first in 1:53.5. and the 400 relay team of Bums. Velting. Dorothy Benham and Faber won with a time of 54.6. The final points of the meet were scored by South’s 1600 relay team of Jill DeYoung. Laura Sturrsma. Michelle Harkema and Laura Twiest. Cedar Springs edges Caledonia girls in track The Caledonia girls' track team lost a close meet Tues­ day to both Cedar Springs "Red Hawks,’’ 73-55. A disqualification and a couple of very close races were the difference in a very competitive meet, said Scots' Trojans lose to Byron The Middleville varsity baseball team dropped a game to the Byron Center Bulldogs last Wednesday Taking the loss was Jared Novak, who struck out seven batsmen and walked two. while spreading out six hits. Dwight Wade led the Tro­ jan batters with two hits, in­ cluding a double. Also collec ting hits were Steve Austin. Mike Mrozinski. Chris DeBlaay and Jerry Postma Mike Mrozinski turned in a fine performance at second base, according to his coach He turned an unassisted dou ble play and threw out three runners at first. In the upcoming week the Trojans will begin the second half of league play coach Joe Zomeriei. Caledonia’s Liz Mast won the shot put (32’0”) and discus (127’9”), while Heather Polmanteer placed third in the discus throw. Kel­ ly Velting placed third in the high jump behind Cedar Spr­ ing’s Ann Hallock, who was in first with a jump of 4’4". Cedar’s Jill Bickle won the long jump with a record leap of 16’1 M” Cedar Springs swept the 3200. 800. 400. and 1600 meter relays in 11:28.3, 1:53.3, 53.1 and 4:23.1. Though the Caledonia girls finished over a minute ahead CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT and SUMMARY of the REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF in the 3200-meter relay, they were disqualified when it was discovered one of the girls had a metal barren, which was cause for a disqualification. Wendy Faber of Caledonia won the 100- and 200-meter dash in 13.2 and 28.0 seconds. Heather Bums was third in both of the events. Mary Gould of Cedar Spr­ ings won both the 100- and 30Q-meter hurdles in 17.5 and 51.1 seconds. Caledonia's Missy Dykgraaf was second and Sheri Vredevoogd third in the 100 hurdles, and Dorothy Benham was third in the 300s. Penny Towns of Cedar won the 400-meter dash in 1:03.2, while Caledonia’s Heather Dodge was third. Karyn Duba of Caledonia won both the MX) and I6(X) runs in 2:29.3 and 5:18 4 Sarah Parbel was second to Karyn in the 1600 run and Carrie Peterson was second to Karyn in the 800 In the 3200 run. Katie Sobczak, Sarah Flegal and Meredith Denison were first, second and third for the Scots, with Katie winning in 11:52.3. 4 Middleville wrestlers in state PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 21. 1993. the Township Board of the Charier Township of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No 93-2Z. an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia The amending ordinance adopts the Country View Estates Planned Unit Development, and the principal provisions thereof can be summarized ds follows t Planned Unit Development. The amending ordinance rezones the followingdescribed lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Country View Estates Planned UnU Development The North 100 acres of the NW Yt of Section 2. T5N. R10W, except the East 899 19 feet thereof, and except that part of the NW fractional %, Section 2. T5N. R10W. described as beginning at a point on the West line of said NW fractional Vi. which is S00°00W 463 feet from the NW corner of Section 2; thence N89°42'45'E 276 feet parallel with the North line of said NW fractional Vi; thence S00°00'W 225. thence S89°42 45 W 276 feet, thence N00°00'E 225 feet along the West tine of said NW fractional V* to the place of beginning Subject to highway right of way for Buttnck Avenue and 60th Street. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan 2 Land Uses. Under the terms of the amending ordinance, the lands m the Planned Unit Development (the “Development ) may be used for single family dwellings and related accessory uses 3 BuMdings; Site Accrn. The buildings in the Development shall be located only as shown in the Development Plan Access to the Development snail be from 60th Street Minimum square footage of dwelling units are specified m the ordinance Each dwelling snail have on attochea garage of two or mree stalls 4 Streets and Drives; Water and Sewer. Driveways, parking area and other paved areas must be hard surfaced and constructed m compliance with Township and County Road Commission standards The applicant « io pave and improve 60th Street a public rood, from Butterick Avenue to WhrtneyviHe Avenue, m accordance with Kent County Rood Commission standards A portion of the cost thereof shall be paid by the applicant and the remainder thereof «to be po»d by the County Rood Commission The development will be served by prrvate water wefts and by pnvate septic tank and drainage systems subject to the approval of the Kent County Hearth Department 5 other Requirements: ’^e amending ordinance establishes other reqm'ements for the Development with regard to surface wafer drainage ufikties emergency access, landscaping. garbage and refuse disposal fire protection and reputed permits from County agencies and other governmental bodies A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at the offices ot the Caledonia Township Clerk Townsmo and v»Hage Haft. 250 South Made Street. Caledonia. Michigan, during normal business hours The amending ordinance becomes effective on May 11. <992 Dated May 3 1993 Liz Most leads the CHS girls track team in field events, and this season has set a new school record in the discus. TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TNI CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (201) The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club sent four wrestlers to compete for medals at the State Freestyle Championships at East Kent­ wood last Saturday. On Saturday, May 1, at the regionals in Caledonia, plac­ ing in Group III for 11 to 12 year olds and advancing to state were: 150 lbs., Marc Carter, first and Tom Haynes, third; Group IV, 13- and 14-year-olds are 115 lbs.. Spencer Romph, second and 130 lbs., Luke Middleton, fourth. Group 1, 8 and under wrestlers finishing their season at regionals were 72 lbs., Phillip Corson, third; and heavyweight Blake Carter, second. REAL ESTATE Leatherman makes alkMIAA Hope College sophomore Amy Leatherman of Caledonia was one of five Hope College track athletes honored by the Michigan In­ tercollegiate Athletic Associa­ tion. She and Marcia Vandersall, Mark Bonnell, and Angie York were named all-MIAA track team members. Leatherman, who is also an All-MIA A cross-country run­ ner. has also qualified for na­ tionals in the 10,000- meter run and is a conditional qualifier in the 5.000 Last weekend at the conference meet she was third in the 5.000 and fourth in the 3.000. For Sale Automotive 1991 3 BEDROOM central air, loaded, immaculate, you finance. No down payment needed. $22,900. 795-2199. Also in competition last Fri­ day at East Kentwoixl were Group II, III and IV GrecoRoman Cadet (15 and 16-year-olds) and open (over 18) wrestling for state cham pionship medals. Information on the end of season picnic will be announc­ ed soon. 11 Building Sites 5 Miles Southwest Of Hastings Location: On M-43 at Tillotson Road, just north of Schultz Road. 20 minutes northeast of Kalamazoo and 30 minutes southeast of Grand Rapids. To Be Sold At Public Auction: Saturday, June 5 At 11:00 A.M. This property represents an excellent opportunity to purchase building sites on a State Highway in a quiet country setting. Parcel sizes range from 2*A acres to 10 acres. Auction will be conducted at the property on M-43 at Tillotson Road. Perk tests and building approval will be obtained prior to the sale. Property Inspection Dates: May 15 from 1-4 P.M. and May 19 from 4-6:30 P.M. Sellers: Marvin & Linda Smith Call Us for More Information and Parcel Maps’ For Rent Randy Harmon BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen faculties avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Eaton Rapids, Michigan (517) 663-8666 1 (800) 424-2324 Auctioneer: Mark Metzger �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 11, 1993 I Page 19 Some slots stilf open ■ ■ • Fourth Annual Dutton Christian Golf Classic set bv Barbara Gall Sta# Writer The Dutton Christian School Circle again will spon­ sor a spring two-person scramble golf outing to raise funds for the Dutton Christian Elementary and Middle Schools. Participants in the fourth annual Dutton Christian Golf Classic will tee off at an 8 a m shotgun start Saturday. May 15. at the Briarwood Golf Club 2900 92nd St, Caledonia The outing is limited to 100 golfers, but a few slots are still open, said chairwomen Pal Ringnalda and Pat VanTol. “This is a golf match open to everyone and to all ages." they emphasized They said that neither age nor ability is a factor in enjoy­ ing the day-long event En­ trants include all ages, from promising young teens to ac­ complished linkers on the senior circuit, said the ladies. The outing also features special contests on the course, including longest drive, hole in-one. longest putt and ball closest to the pm Door prizes have been donated by area businesses, and they range from new golf clubs to free dinners at local restaurants A 50-50 raffle held on the course provides players with yet another chance to be a winner The chairwomen said they were delighted that all 18 tees have been “sponsored“ by in­ dividual businesses, but they said donations still are welcome Proceeds from the day will be used by the Circle to pur­ chase educational and recrea­ tional equipment for the schools. An 18-hole round of golf plus cart and lunch costs $50 per person or $75 a couple, with a teacher-student rate of $40 per person or $75 a couple. Anyone interested in registering for the outing should contact Dutton Chris­ tian School. 6729 Hanna Lake Ave., or call at 698-9660 JV Scots take third in Softball tournament May 1 The Caledonia junior varsi­ ty softball team took third place in the Lakewood Odessa JV tournament that took place May I In their first game, the Scots came up short against Lakewood 15-9 Caledonia had some problems in the field which gave away several runs, leading the Scots from the plate were Jenny Millard. 2 for 3; Knsta Kozlowski 2 for 4; and Heather VanEnk 2 for 4 with • triple In their second game, which was against Hastings the Scots outlasted a scrappy Saxon team to win 26-24. Leading the Scots in this game from the plate were Jenny Feenstra who had five singles in six atbats and Jenny Millard, who was 2 for 4. Monday the Caledonia jayvees lost a tough game to the South Christian Sailors, 18-5. Souths tenacious defense and aggressive hitting was too much for Caledonia. Hie Scots' leading hitters were Heather VanEnk and Knsta Kozlowski. On Wednesday the Scots traveled to Hudsonville to face the Eagles for the second time this season They had lost 15-5 the first time Caledonia overcame a 5-2 deficit in the fifth to take a 6-5 lead Hudsonville tied the game in the bottom of the fifth at 6 then two Scots a<fded four runs tn the sixth to push their lead to 10-6. Hudsonville once again tied the game and neither team would score again until the eighth inning, when Caledonia would add four runs to their score and hold Hudsonville scoreless to claim their extra-inning vic­ tory. 14-10. Sherry Bailey pitched the entire game, striking out four and only walking two batters in eight innings. Helping the team defensivley with some great catches and smart plays were Jenny Feenstra, Lori Kayser. Bradi Porter. Julie Tuinstra. Lisa Constant and Jenny Millard. The Scots’ leading hitters were Jenny Millard 2 for 3, and Julie Tuinstra 2 for 4. “This was the best game my team has played all season. I am extremely proud of the way everyone pulled together and finished strong against a very good Hudson­ ville team," said Coach Duane Petrosky Heading the committee in charge of the May 15 Dutton Christian Golf Classic are Pat Ringnalda (left), chairwoman; Jane Owen, co-chairwomon; Denise Dieleman, co-chairwoman and Pat VanTol (kneeling), chairwoman. Trojans show ‘mercy’ to Byron Center, 12-1 season record to 3*2 The Middleville varsity softball mercied Byron Center last Wednesday . 12-1, im­ proving its league season record to 3-2. Freshman Traci Campbell was the winning pitcher. Offensively, Becky Holwerda went 4-for-4, Angie Gutierrez went 3-for-3 and Jamie Strater and Vicki Jansen had two hits in as many official at-bats. Coach Cheri Ritz cited Alicia Middleton for her roles defensively in two double plays. The Trojans’ leading hitter as of mid-week last week was Gutierrez with a .379 average and Jamie Strater at .327. Campbell and Katie Berg had combined pitching efforts to hold the opposition below one earned run per game thus far this season CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health ► Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 21, 1993, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No. 93-3Z, an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The amen­ ding ordinance amends Section 3.40 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, relating to minimum provisions for single family dwellings. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summarized as follows: 1 Single Family Dwellings. The amending ordinance establishes minimum pro­ visions for all single family dwellings constructed or placed on lots or parcels of land within the Township 2. Building Width. All single family dwellings shall have a minimum width of 24 feet, extending for at least 3/4 of the length of the dwelling. 3. Lot Area, Etc. No single family dwelling may be erected, placed or installed unless the yard size, lot area and height requirements of the applicable zoning district are complied with. 4 Foundation. Every single family dwelling shall be placed or mounted on a per­ manent foundation of masonry, concrete or other approved material The founda­ tion shall comply with requirements of the Township Building Code 5. Water and Sewer. Every single family dwelling shall be connected to either a public sanitary sewer system and public water supply or, if available, to such private sanitary sewer facilities and private water supply as are approved by the Kent County Health Department. 6. Mobile Homes. As to single family dwellings which are mobile homes, all con­ struction thereof shall comply with the minimum provisions of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 as amended A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at the of­ fices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, during normal business hours. The amending or­ dinance becomes effective on May 11, 1993. Dated: May 7, 1993 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (200) STAUFFER & WIGGERS “At the Growing Edge of Kent County" NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT Gary Sundberg REQUEST: Special Land Use for a home occupation to allow a real estate business pursuant to Section 6.3 (b) and Section 3.35 of the Zoning Ordinance. LOCATION: 8910 - 84th St. S.E. PP #41-23-24-100-030 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 17, 1993 TIME: 7:30 P.M LOCATION Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All informatton relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amend ment and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices P O Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: May 7, 1993 (111) �Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 11, 1993 Phone 795-3345 for SUN & NEWS ACTION ADS! Scots varsity mount 5-game baseball winning streak Help Wanted EARN EXTRA INCOME with a fun and Oexable job, great for homemakers and teachers, free training provided. Discovers Toys. Call Janet 795-7691. HELP WANTED day cook, apply in person, Middlevilla Inn, E.O.E._____________________ Caledonia’s varsity baseball team last week went on a fivegame winning streak to boost iLs season record to 8-5 and its O-K Gold Conference mark to 5-2. The Fighting Scots began their run on Friday . April 30. with a doubleheader sweep of league rival Cedar Springs. 5-4 and 6-4. They followed with single game victories over South Christian last week Monday, 14-2. Byron Center (nonleague) 12-4 Tuesday, and Hudsonville 3-2 Wednesday. The victory over Hudson­ ville was particularly satisfy­ ing to coach John Klunder. who noted that the Eagles have lost only twice in the conference, both times to Caledonia. Bob Anderson pitched another masterful game, yielding just three hits and striking out six. His record on the mound in league action is 3-0. The offensive star was Jason Huisman, who had The CHS baseball team empties the dugout os team­ mate Brian Hanna scores the winning run in last week's conference game against Hudsonville. three hits, the last a double in scored two runs in the big innthe bottom of the seventh inn­ mg. and Anderson. Chris ing to drive home Brian Han­ Smith. Matt Lieske and Andy na with the game's winning Driscoll each added one hit. The game was called off run Man Barr, who's been on a because of rain in the fifth hitting tear of late, collected a inning On Monday last week, the double and a single and a run batted in and Todd Hoek had Scots did a 10-run mercy rule number on Grand Rapids the other RBI A day earlier, the Scots South Christian, scoring two scored all 12 of their runs in runs in the first inning, seven the third inning to win a rain- in the second, two in the third shortened contest with Byron and three in the fourth. Barr scored his first career Center. Mike Hovenaar picked up pitching victory. He held the Sailors off until the fifth, the win on the mound. He scattered four hits, walked six when he gave way to Kevin Kietzman. who finished and struck out two. Barr belted out four hits, in­ At the plate. Barr cracked two doubles and drove in cluding a pair of doubles. Kietzman collected two hits three runs. Kevin Kietzman and five RBIs. Huisman and had two hits and three RBIs. Driscoll both scored four Huisman had a double and runs. Hanna added a double. and Anderson. Hoek and Chris Smith each had a single. Klunder said he was im­ pressed with double play tun­ ed in defensively by Huisman and Adam Gall. from In the doubleheader sweep of Cedar Springs. Anderson threw a four hitter at the Red Hawks in the opening game, striking out eight batters The Scots led 5-0 going into the seventh inning, but play got a little sloppy, enabling Cedar to make a game of it. Huisman had a single, three I stolen bases and two RBIs. 117 West Main, Middleville Driscoll had two singles. Anderson and Hanna both drilled run-scoring doubles and Smith drove home another late in the game on a Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. single. Erl. & sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. In game two, Chris Moore new SUB: Turkey and Bacon - Try it! yielded just two hits and pick­ ed up his first mound victory TWO PIZZAS For of the season. 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Contact Jerry Good at 891-8093. Ask for Jerry or Kim. Farm 3 YEAR OLD GELDING very pretty, rides well on trails, traffic safe. $975. 616-467-7020. HORSESHOEING AND HOOF TRIMMING, Jack Ortiz 616-758-3829,_________ SMALL HORSE may be a pony, rides and drives. This is a real babysitter that my four year old granddaughter rides with pride. $650. 616-467-7020. Real Estate MIDDLEVILLE CALEDO­ NIA AREA: 2.8 acres wooded building site, Patterson & 141st. Health Department approved. $19,500 with terms available. 891-8982 or 891-8457. Garage Sale CALEDONIA ANNUAL 76TH Street Sale. Multiple families, 76th, 84th,Thomapple, and Cherry Valley, May 13, 14, 15th, 9am-5pm. Clothes, bikes, row machine, motorcycle, anti­ ques, furniture, sewing machines, hand pump, golfballs, heater, double garage door, housewares, misc.___________ GARAGE SALE-ANNUAL NOFFKE DRIVE Caledonia (Duncan Lake) Several Families-baby things, furniture, clothes, antiques!! 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Thura. 3:30-10:30 pm; Fri. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 - CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-05-18.pdf 2d2eb41a1737fdc7a956b19817281e12 PDF Text Text imSTlMG* PUBLIC UHAW m# ob*ch st. 12/30/99 The’ RRSTlhGG. ** <9C581893 Hastings^! ic Library News 121 Churcn Hastings* Hl. 49058 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID HasiinguMI 49058 Penn i i No. 7 ,Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas • Proposed gravel extraction raises ire in Middleville by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The mere mention of gravel mining can upset some peo­ ple. and it looks like the latest proposed operation in Thor­ napple Township is no different Dennis Wilson submitted a request for a special land use permit to the Thomapple Township Planning and Zon­ ing Board last month Because of discrepancies in the area listed for the propos ed mineral extraction and crushing operation, the board chose to table the request un til the May meeting (which was held last night, Monday. May 17) in order to get more information Wilson, meanwhile, had contacted his lawyer. Gary Schenk, about his request Schenk then sent a letter to Thornapplc Township stating that Wilson wished to withdraw his application for a special land use permit Wilson believed that the property located in Section 25 and 26. just north of Irving Road and south of Barnum. legally could be mined under a “grandfather clause” because gravel has been extracted there continuously since before zoning ordinances were adopted. No. 278 I May 18. 1993 Middleville. Michigan 49333 120th Year The township called a special meeting last Wednes­ day in order to consult with its lawyer. Jeff Sluggett. about the matter The meeting was quickly adjourned to closed session. Several area residents at tended the meeting (as they had the Monday Township Board meeting and April Planning and Zoning meeting). After answering questions from the floor, the Township Board agreed to allow its at tomey to proceed with any ap­ propriate action necessary for enforceming the zoning ordinances The board also received a verbal request from Wilson's lawyer to withdraw the letter requesting the special land use permit. “We realize that this is a very emotional thing.” Boysen said “But. we want to get the whole thing back on the right track “The application needs to follow normal channels." he continued “It belongs back with the Planning and Zoning Commission. I am hopeful it can be resolved.” Meanwhile, residents near the area and of the village are concerned enough to band together and seek legal counsel over the matter They say they have many areas of concern such as noise, safety of their children, wear and tear on roads, whether the operation is ecologically sound, if bonding required, whether the land will be reclaimed when the mining is finished, how will it affect the value of their pro­ perty. if there is a need for another gravel pit in the township, and whether the crushing will affect the stabili­ ty of house foundations, to name just a few. Several people in this group are submitting any informa­ tion they have about the operation of a gravel mine. Several of them contend that the mining has not been con­ tinuous and therefore, would not qualify under a grand­ father clause Wilson’s lawyer has advis­ ed the township that there will be no expansion of the opera­ tion at the present site and that Wilson wants to run this within the legal parameters of the current zoning ordinance. Because the Planning and Zoning Board met last night after the Sun & News went to press, there may have been additional action taken on the matter. CALEDONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXPAYER SAVINGS UNDER PROPOSAL A □ WlTHXT PROPOSAL A □ WITH PROPOSAL A S 9 MILLS APPROVED JUNE 14 TAX *EAR The above graph shows how a homeowner in Caledonia Community Schools District with a residence St V of $75,000 would fare under Proposal A versus our current propeny tax system. The graph assumes that under our current property tax system the SEV would increase an average of 119 in 1993 (published avenge SEV in­ crease) and 10^ each year after and uses a school operational millage of 29.84. The graph assumes that under Proposal A the SEV will increase in 1993 (current rate of inflation) and 5% each year after and uses a school operating millage of 27.00. Using this data, the following would be this taxpayer's yearly savings over the next five years. Year 1 Savings Year 2 Savings Year 3 Savings Year 4 Savings Year 5 Savings S $ 5 $ $ 4(M) 00 564.00 729.00 915.00 1.126(10 TOTAL SAVINGS $ 3.734.00 This graphic and accompanying data concerning Proposal A is the kind of infor­ mation Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean will explain at the Caledonia Township Board meeting tomorrow evening, Wed., May 19. Residents with questions about the proposal are encouraged to attend. Proposal A topic at Caledonia Twp. meeting J-Ad Graphics News Service Residents with questions about the State Legislature's proposed constitutional amendment known as Proposal A may wish to at­ tend the Caledonia Township Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19. Caledonia Community Schools Business Manager Judi Dean has been invited by the Township Board to dis­ cuss the proposal at the be­ ginning of the meeting and answer questions from the au­ dience. Residents of the state will vote for or against the pro­ posal in a special June 2 elec­ tion. As the school business manager. Dean does all the work preparing tax figures for Caledonia school district resi­ dents. She has been in close contact with lensing officials as the final provisions of Proposal A have been dis­ cussed in the legislature, and can explain how the proposal will affect area residents and schools. Her presentation has been scheduled as the first item on the agenda. Temporary restraining order issued Twp. files suit against home business after fire Academic honor ‘in the bag’ at CHS To the CHS Notionol Honor Society sock time doesn t mean catching a quick nap Traditionally the NHS chapter each spring surprises new members by coll­ ing them out of their classes and bagging them Here senior NHS member Kristen Neely clearly enjoys awarding the future initiates their bags See inside for more details. by Barbara Ciail Staff Writer After a spectacular May 6 evening fire at a Whitneyville Road home business, Caledonia Township has ask­ ed for and received a tem­ porary restraining order stop­ ping activity at the metal machining and finishing company The township filed a com­ plaint May 12 in Kent County Circuit Court against John Thomas, owner of J.T Machinery. 10435 Whitneyville Road After a hearing. Kent Coun­ ty Circuit Court Judge Robert Benson agreed to issue the temporary restraining order against the business, which is located in a district zoned rural residential The restraining order re­ quires Thomas to remove all flammable and explosive materials from the property immediately The order also requires that by June 1 Thomas must cease and desist all commercial and industrial business activities on the property except those expressly permitted under the Caledonia Township Rural Residential Zoning Ordinance Benson ordered both parties to appear in court June 18. when it will be deckled whether to extend the restrain­ ing order in the form of a preliminary injunction on the same terms The township filed its com­ plaint after magnesium shav­ ings stored in 55-gallon drums on the Thomas property caught fire late in the evening May 6. The blaze could be seen throughout the area, pro­ mpting many 911 calls. Even aircraft flying over the site contacted Kent County Air­ port to report the st range looking fire, said Township Attorney Douglas Donnell Five area fire trucks and 15 firefighters responded to the See suit, page 9 In This Issue... • Caledonia Council responds to petition,. dissolution of village • Antecki to fill vacancy on Caledonia Village Council • Yankee Springs adopts 2 special use ordinances • TK School Board plans public forum on Proposal A �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 18, 1993 Caledonia Village to investigate violations of sign ordinance Council will respond to dissolution petition of village by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week agreed it should respond publicly to a petition proposing that the village government be dissolved and the existing community become simply one area of Caledonia Township. The petition, being circu­ lated by three area residents called the Consolidate Caledonia Committee, cites several reasons for the disso­ lution of the village, but the chief of these is an alleged duplication of services per­ formed by village and town­ ship officers, acccording to a March letter written to the Village Council by committee leader Frederick Fleischmann. Fleischman is not a resident of the village, as are commit­ tee members Karen Hahn, Cornelius Miercis and Pam Tape. Members of the Caledonia Village Council, however, have said the committee is both oversimplifying the problems of consolidating the two governmental units and citing faulty or incomplete information as reasons for the action. "I think it's a sad thing that the people quoted in the Grand Rapids paper have never even come to a (Village) Council meeting," said Trustee Dan Erskine. These people don't know what problems we re facing because they are never at a meeting...If they are so dis­ gruntled with the village, you'd think they would be at the meeting tonight," he added. "The facts’ presented in my letter (from the Consolidate Caledonia Committee) are not facts,” agreed Council President Glen Klaver. The council last week dis­ cussed how best to inform vil­ lage residents of "the facts," and finally decided to bring all their ideas to the table at a special meeting of the council to have been held yesterday (SUMMER AIR FARE ■ SALE (Restrictions apply.) (Monday. May 17). Possible action by the council includes sending out a special newsletter, holding a public forum with the Consolidate Caledonia Committee and sending around a counter-petition that indicates the signers’ desire to keep a village government. The council also took up the proliferation of the yellow porta-signs in front of local businesses, particularly along M-37. The rented signs sup­ posedly are only temporary ones, but many have been in place for months. Village resident Don Frantti, 323 Johnson, ques­ tioned whether the village zoning ordinance that regu­ lates signs is being enforced. He said that at least half a dozen of the signs are now in use. with no indication that they are "temporary." He said his concern is that pretty soon the village side of the highway "will look like the other side of M-37," which is in the township. The yellow signs abound there also. Klaver pointed out that some free-standing signs were in place prior to passing the ordinance, but that others in­ deed are in violation of village regulations. Trustee Susan Berencsi agreed that the stretch be­ tween Seif Chevrolet and the Christian Reformed Church is particularly bad. She also noted that the consignment used car lot has vehicles parked in the ditch. She said she would like the violations looked into, and suggested the village and the township coordinate efforts in eliminating the sign problem along the highway. Trustee Doug Lectka added that he thought tl^e sign at the Community Education Building also was an eyesore. Frantti, who lives right across the street from the Community Education Building, agreed. "My concern is that these temporaries will be come permanent if something isn’t done to remove them...The one that really sticks in my craw is the one at the school." He noted that there are three free-standing signs at the building when the ordinance only allows one per parcel. Village Clerk Jackie Cherry said she sent a special use permit application to the school, but neither the appli­ cation nor the $75 fee has been received at her office, though the schools apparently sent a check for $25. Caledonia Deputy Superintendent of Schools Craig Schmidt said in a phone interview that he has talked to Frantti about the signs, and emphasized he does not want school signs to "litter the landscape" either. He said that the application form and money had been given to a person he thought was authorized by the council to receive it. "It was my understanding that we had made the proper application," he said. "I don't like those yellow signs either,... and we are planning to fix up our si^n so it is something the neighbors won't mind seeing... We don’t want something that doesn't look good. We want the sign to be an asset to the property." Schmidt said that the large Johnson Street sign reminds residents of community ed program dates. It is no longer illuminated, he added, and noted that the other two signs indicate the entrance to the Caledonia Schools' day care center and to the building it­ self. "But if we have to put two of the signs on the building, we will, no matter how it looks. We don't want to be bad neighbors about this." He said his office will con­ tact Cherry to clear up the misunderstanding. In other business last week, the Village Council: • Appointed Steve Antecki to fill the council vacancy cre­ ated when Hugh Kegerreis re­ signed his seat. (See related story.) • Agreed to help residents Pat Kelly and Mike Denton look into water drainage problems at their Short Street and Johnson Street properties. • Learned from Village Engineering Consultant Lou VanLiere that with the failure of President Clinton’s eco­ nomic stimulus program, funds probably will not be available to the village from the Community Development Block Grant program to com­ plete the Maple Street project, • Discussed developing public water specifications for the Caledonia Middle School project. • Set a Truth in Taxation public hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, June 7. • Authorized Erskine and Buff Rodgers to investigate complaints of improper grease and garbage disposal behind the Main Street Deli. • Set May 17 for a special meeting to further discuss several issues. • Heard a report from the Fourth of July Committee that it still needs about $8,000 to fund this year’s celebration. • Noted that the Caledonia American Legion Post 305 will hold a flag disposal cer­ emony June 17 at the Caledonia Lumber Yard for worn and tattered American flags. Residents whose flags are worn out can drop them off at either the Lumber Yard or the Legion Post. The Legion offers new flags for sale. | Obituary Doris N. Thaler MIDDLEVILLE - Doris N. ville; 11 grandchildren; 22 Thaler, 82, of Middleville, great-grandchildren; one passed away Tuesday. May 11, brother. Dr. and Mrs. Lynn 1993 at Metropolitan Hospital. Hupp of Climax. Missouri; Mrs. Thaler was bom on three sisters-in-law, Mary April 24, 1911 at Leighton Linton of Alto. Myrtle McCar­ Township, Wayland, the daug- ty of Caledonia, Dorothy ther of John and Josie Hupp. (Don) Dutcher of Caledonia; She was raised in Leighton one brother-in-law, Harold Township, Wayland and Thaler of Wayland; many attended Coming Country nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held School and Wayland Union. She was married to Ivan J. Friday, May 14 at the Leighton Thaler on November 30, 1933. United Methodist Church, She was a member of the with Reverend Ray Townsend Leighton United Methodist officiating. Burial at Hooker Church in which she took a Cemetery, Leighton Township. great interest. Memorial contributions Mrs. Thaler is survived by her children, Wendell (Jean) may be made to Leighton Thaler of Mooresville, India­ United Methodist Church or na, Janet (Terry) Rosenberg of Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made Mason, Nancy Smith of Wayland, Warren (Linda) by Beeler Funeral Home, Thaler of Gun Lake, Middle­ Middleville. Hazel B. Nagel HASTINGS - Hazel B. (Neil) Nagel, 85, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 15, 1993 at home. Surviving are her loving husband of 65 years, Ben Nagel; her children, Lois (Richard) Seppanen of Alto, Marian (Herbert) Brown of Allegan, Shirley (Jim) Van Aman of Middleville, Robert (Peg) Nagel of Hastings; 11 grandchildren, 18 great­ grandchildren; three great­ great grandchildren; five sisters, Margaret Zirble of Florida, Lois (Bernard) Falconer, Donna Kenfield, Zona (Francis) Thomas all of Hastings, Marian Kowalczyk of Alto; sisters-in-law, Geral­ dine Neil, Lorraine Neil; brother-in-law Reverend Floyd Nagel; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by daughter, Marilyn; four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 18, at 11:00 a m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Reverend John M. Boers offi­ ciating. Burial Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to V.N.A. Hospice of Grand Rapids, or Yankee Springs Bible Church. Our Entire Stock of... A LADIES' SWIMSUITS '<■-20% Off . Z All // Remaining— WINTER MERCHANDISE X / A I / J OFF 1 ' Ladies’ & Men’s Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories Phone 891-1584 On M-37 in the Caledonia Village Centre Mo* Tws Sai 1W, Thus Fn 1C-3 LAY' WAY �The Sun and News. Mlddlevtlle, Ml / May 18. 1993 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Steve Antecki to fill vacancy on Caledonia Corner Village Council by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Consider Proposal A seriously At its may regular meeting, the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education unanimously adopted the following resolution: Proposal A “Whereas, voters will decide whether to add Proposal A to our State Constitution on June 2, 1993; and “Whereas. Proposal A will reduce property taxes: (A) by reducing maximum school operating taxes to 18 mills, unless the voters choose to approve a higher millage rate, which can­ not exceed a total of 27 mills; (B) by limiting annual increases in all property tax assessments beginning in 1993 to 5% or the rate of inflation, whichever is less; and (C) by reducing the current 50-mill limitation to 40 mills; and “Whereas. Proposal A will increase the sales and use tax rates to 6% and constitutionally dedicate this new revenue, as well as lottery proceeds, for public elementary and secondary schools; and “Whereas, Proposal A will establish a minimum per pupil foundation guarantee for all school districts, based upon a combination of state and local revenues and adjusted annually; and “Whereas, the Board of the Thomapple Kellogg School District believes this proposal will benefit not only students across the state by establishing a fairer way of financing schools but also taxpayers overburdened with high property taxes; “Now. therefore, be it resolved that the Members of the Board of Education of the Thomapple Kellogg School District endorse and support the passage of Proposal A. ” Much information has been published about Proposal A. Many will make up their minds about Proposal A based on how the proposal affects them as taxpayers and this is important. However, just as important is how Proposal A will affect your school district As a taxpayer. I am pleased that the proposal deals with the need to reduce the reliance on property tax in our state to sup­ port schools. I believe that the 18.1 mill reduction in property tax in the Thomapple Kellogg School District will provide a major savings to most property taxpayers, even after you deduct what you will be paying with the additional 2 percent sales tax coupled with the loss of the deduction in federal in­ come tax if you itemize. Those who claim the homestead exemption should also take this into consideration. Certainly, it will not be a major tax reduction, it cannot be and still provided for the support of our schools. But it does provide for a measure of property tax relief and is a step toward equity in the funding of education in our state. With the passage of Proposal A the Thomapple Kellogg School District will be able to maintain the present level of pro­ grams and services. We will be able to move ahead with school improvement and the improvement of instruction. The district will receive additional revenues, but will also have the addi­ tional costs of F.I.C.A. (social security) and the state’s share of the retirement costs. However, without passage of Proposal A, the Thomapple Kellogg School District again will have to make major reduc­ tions. The extent of those cuts to our program will depend on the vote on the Headlee Override proposition at the June 14 school election. I have received many questions about the Headlee Override provision and I would like to make it clear that with the passage of Proposal A. the Headlee Override is not needed. Proposal A deserves serious consideration, not knee-jerk political rhetoric or “what's in it for me” questioning We must look beyond our individual wallets. What helps Michigan as a whole will help us all.. This proposal merits our support. If we can pul the school funding issue behind us then we can devote our full attention to the other important issue: What our children need to know in the 21st century and how to make sure they will learn it well A special informational meeting on Proposal A will be held in the High School Auditorium. Wednesday, May 26. at 7 p.m. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 b\ Barbara Gall Staff Writer A tax consultant who runs his business from his Main Street home is the newest member of the Caledonia Village Council. Steve Antecki last week was appointed by the council to Till the unexpired term of former Trustee Hugh Kegerreis. who resigned in March. Antecki s tenure will last until village elections next March, when Kegerreis’ term of office would have expired. Antecki told the council that he would seek election to the council position al that time. A native of Grand Rapids, Antecki graduated from Catholic Central High School and received a bachelor's de­ gree in psychology from Calvin College. He went on to earn a master's degree in health care administration from Central Michigan University. Despite his formal educa­ tion, Antecki said that for now he has chosen not to work in the health care field. "I’d like to look at the kinds of things I can do from my home or in a small office somewhere,” he said. ’’In the meantime. I enjoy the tax work, and so my health care career is on the back burner right now." Antecki decided to run for the council vacancy partly be­ cause he "always has been in­ volved in political things." He said that he likes to have an impact on what’s going on around him, and on the prob­ lems he sees. Specifically, he sees the steady development in the village as a long-range prob­ lem, and he said he would like to help make sure the village has the funds to handle the problems that come with growth. He cited the increas­ ing need for more law en­ forcement, especially for traf­ fic and the rise in the numbers of young people loitering in the village. He said he also would like to see more cooperation de­ veloping between the schtxils and village and township gov­ ernments. and for that reason, he likes the idea of the town- TK School lunch menu ship's new Futures Committee. "But what's important is not to just come up with good ideas, but then to take action on them." he added. He also said be would like to encourage more local par­ ticipation from county and even state officials. "They should take part in our meetings and be able to convey the needs of the area." he explained. Antecki said he feels quali­ fied for the council post after serving as president and vice president of his Grand Rapids neighborhood association. He also was tapped for the Grand Rapids Community Development Citizen Committee, which makes rec­ ommendations on the distri­ bution to various groups of $5.2 million. Since moving to Caledonia six and one-half years ago. he has not only operated a tax business from his home at 28 E. Main St., but also has served for three years on the Village Planning Commission. He said that he is against the idea of dissolving the vil­ lage government, as one group is proposing, but he would like to look into the vil­ lage and township sharing some services. "That, I think, would have some merit if it could be worked out. But I definitely think there is a need for the Steve Antecki is the newest member of the Coledonio Village Council. He was appointed to serve the unexpired term of Hugh Kegerreis, who resigned from the council in March. Village Council,” he said. When not busy with his job or with village work, Antecki said he is the "at-home" parent when wife Mary is working as a clinical coordinator at Butterworth Hospital. But he said he truly has enjoyed the opportunity to take an active role in raising his two children. As a council member, he hopes to get other residents interested in the important is­ sues facing the village. "Generally, I think there tends to be too much apathy about local government," he said. "1 think that over the long term, this needs to be ad­ dressed. We really wed to get people more involved in gov­ ernment. In the city, we had lots of little things that helped people feel more a part of their government. We had block captains, families of the month. ..things like that "But we tend to give up af­ ter calling just one time, or asking just once for opinions. If the people won t come to the council meetings, then maybe we council members should reach out more to the people. I think we can get more citizen involvement with some coordinated and continued effort. It takes lime and planning, but I think we can do it." From this day forward... you’ll need good financial advice. We offer that and a lot more! Friday. May 21 We know young couples want a bank they can depend on throughout their married lives — a single bank that can handle all their financial needs. We can. We help you set up a banking program to personally fit your financial needs and lifestyle. And, as your needs change over the years, we’ll continue to be there to offer financial assistance and guidance. Stop in today for more information on all the services and programs we offer in­ cluding: savings, checking, loans, C.D.’s, ATM, the hometown card - Master Card and Visa and more. Pizza (Russos at H.S.). cauliflower or carrots, Michigan apple Your future is with us! Wednesday. May 19 Baked potato with toppings, raw veggies dip. peaches, whole wheat bread Thursday. May 20 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, com or asparagus, dinner roll, strawberry shortcake Monday. May 24 Grilled cheese sandwich, green beans, applesauce Tuesday. May 25 ' 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro's Pizza tn Caledonia OPEN FrxMy 8 am ic8 pm Open *> 8 am S*su’C*» Pizzaburger on bun. oven fries, pears NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day Hoi dogs alternate choice of elementanes Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle Qtate 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 R AN-K < ALEDONIA AO 3 Locations Open All Dav Monday thru Friday and 'til Noon on Saturday �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 18, 1993 Dick and Lue Ward have Hi everyone. It is so good to been babysitting their two be home. It was wonderful to grandchildren from Paw Paw. get away. John Steensma said that the I now am working on Thomapple Heritage Associa­ braille. As soon as I get this tion will meet at their home news written. I want to see Wednesday. May 19. at the how much I can get done over regular time. the weekend. Jerry Spencer said that their I am typing the news on my friends from Canadian Lakes computer directly. I cannot came over Wednesday. May see the computer screen at all, 5. to have lunch with her and so I am listening to the Jack Had a good time ’ outspoken” audio entirely . Char Finkbemer said that When I am all done, someone Herm is feeling better On will have to read back to me Mother s Day. most of the just exactly what I have typed, children came home. gibberish or correctly typed Edith Miller went on a sentences. In other words, this three-day mystery tour this is the first time I have tried to last weekend They met the type directly listening to the rest of the group in Nashville audio. then went on to Chicago, Greta Greiner said that most visiting the aquanum and of her family members were other things. They left on home for Mother's Day Thursday and came back Ann Bartlett said her Saturday night daughter. Jennifer, is home Nellie Solomon said that for IO days and will then Curt has been home for about return home to California hamburgers The Prairie Literary Club met Wednesday at Tavie Noffke’s home Well, folks I guess that is it for this week. I missed visiting with all of you. and now I can get busy and really get things done. My computer is fixed and I am going to learn how to use "Outspoken in all ways." Don’t forget to turn the many stumbling blocks into r-------------------------------------------- ---------------- Neighbors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN two weeks. He is coming along nicely Thelma Carl went to Grand Rapids and she and her niece were Mothers Day lunch guests of her and nieces Lots McWhmney said some of the family dropped in on Mothers Day. Don. Lois, Barb Stauffer and Sharon Kermeen met son Gary and Jane and daughter at the Red Brick Tavern in Plainwell on Mother s Day Lois and Walt Bender had Sunday afternoon family visitors for Mother’s Day. All the famils were there to say Hi Last week Don and Dorothy Dean went to visit a friend, and while there they went to a wild Nature Park with tours and supervision and limited access. Dorothy said they saw some wild flowers that she had never seen before. The whole park was just beautiful. Wild flowers in their own natural place and conditions are always so enjoyable. Virginia Root had a wonderful Mother’s Day Florence Fiala got together with her family at Frank s home on Payne Lake and they had an outdoor dinner. Frank makes the best grilled stepping stones. I had to talk turkey w ith myself and actual ly give myself a swift mental kick. If I can do it. you all can do it. too. Life is too wonder­ ful to lose a minute of any day when you can help someone else. Love shared is multiplied many, many times You gain more than you ever give. And are so rich for it. A big hug to all of you my wonderful family . TK graduation will be May 30 in athletic field Commencement for seniors at Thomapple Kellogg High School will be held Sunday. May 30. at 3 p.m. at the high school athletic field. Mindy Truer, class presi­ dent. will give the class ad dress. Janice Siebesma and Wendy Romph. members of the Board of Education, will present the 141 graduates with diplomas. Music will be provided by the Thomapple Kellogg High School Band, directed by Duane Thatcher. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9 45 a m . 11:00 a.m. fc 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer It Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11 00 a m. Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 'A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Evening Service.............................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......... .....6 45 pm. Awana................................................................... 6:45 p.m. (taints United ilrctl|rcn (Slfurd) KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School........................... 9:30 a m. exciting fellowship" Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m.Sunday Services............................................... 10:30 a m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...............................7 00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH “People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 West Main Middleville, mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass..............................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass......................... 9 00 a m. 4 11:00 a m Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday School................................ 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service.................6:00 pm YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Sunday School.........11:00 a.m. Worship Service......10:00 a.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 'The Church where eveyto# s somebody and Jesus Christ is lord" 111 Church Street Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Sunday School..................................... 9 30am Sunday Momsvg WorWp..................... 10 30 am Sunday Evening WorsNp....................... 600 p.m. Wed Mdwee* Prayer 8. Beta Study...... 700pm As* Mham Dobson Awtx SeveJaxson *oub v*e jxne, UuscDir Phone 795-7076 Sunday School. Wednesday Night “Family Night” 9:45-10:45 6:45-8:15 Include, Adventure Cub, Choirs tor Children and AAilts. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-81 19 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family .. God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................... 9:45am. Sunday Morning Worship...............11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun lake) Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am Wednesday ‘ Family Night 6:00 p m htiprrmg, Poutist, Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Pastor Jeffrey Lee Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning scrvio*. Cirawiy St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Cornerstone Wesleyan Church KMX) a.m .11:00 a_m 6 00 p.m Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 am Morning Worship........................... 11 00 a.m. (The ODld (Himr Jflr1Itodist (Church Services — Sun a ay Schoo* Moming Worship Evening Worship Peace Reformed Church Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891-9606 891-8028 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 We skyan Church “a new and Sunday School 10:00 a m. Morning Worship 1100am. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss. Pastor — 868-7113 — Hrin ant losful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday.............................. 10:00 am. Morning Woniup . .. 1100 a m Evening Worship.......... 6.00 p.m. Wed Fellowship.......... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 18, 1993 I Page 5 CHS Faculty Follies furthers funds for students Mike The Bone-Crusher' Fine wrestles himself in this spoof of big-time wrestling. Nothing is more pain­ ful to on opponent than the old toe bite. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Follies' troditionol bollet number feotured a dramatic finale with this dar­ ing leap by Caledonia Schools Superintendent Robert Myers. administrators Students pitched in to help with sound and lighting, and Principal Tonya Porter’s hus­ band. Bill, took charge of stage managing, but all the other components of the show literally were handled by the staff. In all, 13 acts were in­ troduced by emcees Porter and Gus Wagner, and the combined efforts of the Ffollies cast and crew raised $737 for a scholarship to be awarded at graduation. “It’s one way we can show our kids we care about them,’ ’ said Porter. “It takes some work putting it all together, but we do have fun.’’ English teachers Ruth Grinstead (left) and Barbara Overkamp don't usually make a habit' of singing 'Nunsense.' TK graduate wins WMU honor Joe Shaver, a 1983 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, has been named one of two outstanding students majoring in industrial engineering at Western Michigan University. He is the son of Margaret and Joseph Shaver Sr, 315 E. Main. Middleville. He plans to graduate in April 1994 Shaver was chosen on the basts of his grade point average and extracurricular activities. He received a cer­ tificate and a letter of com­ mendation. his name will be added to a plaque near the In­ dustrial Engineering office m Kohrman Hall al WMU. Caledonia reunion set for June 19 True talent was not missing from the Follies which featured some serious numbers like Tom Koechele s solo performance of One Moment in Time. A Caledonia class reunion from the beginning through 1948 will be held June 19. Anyone interested and who has not received an invitation mav call Robert Sear at 795-7769 This year’s version of the CHS Ffaculty Ffollies had the audience in tears. Those attending the May 1 teacher-sponsored variety show were laughing hard enough to cry at the antics of Mike "The Bone Crusher” Fine or the poison-ivy ridden Tom Peck. On the other hand. Tom Kaechele’s performance of “One Moment in Time.” dedicated to the graduating seniors, no doubt moistened a few eyes for a more sentimen­ tal reason. The CHS staff ended the evening on another heart­ warming note, singing “Heal the World” as slides of their students were projected on to the giant screen in the auditorium. In between the ridiculous and the sublime was the down-home musical humor of The Electric Cowboys (Stan Spencer. Ralph Shefferly, Pete DeLille. Al Steeby and Bob Szymoniak). a little soft shoe number from the new members of the staff, some “achy breaky” line dancing performed by 10 teachers of all ages and specialties and, of course, the traditional “ballet” number in tutu per­ formed by some of the more graceful male teachers and It's nothing but Friendship' for this tattered, but happily-singing trio of Ruth Grinstead. Chris Koryto and Lois Lamb. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 133 East Main St. Caledonia Michigan Mon.-Frl. 9 to 5; Sat. 9 to 12 • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Sport & Safety Frames 891-9224 TIRED OF THE RUSH!! What you need is a RELAXING VACATION Take a Cruise, Travel to Jamaica, Cancun, Aruba, California, or even Disney World The choice is yours. Choose from 3,4,7,or 14 nights. Call now for your travel arrangements. 945-5110 or 1-800-875-2525 ICS TRAVEL 128 E Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 18. 1993 K L 4th-graders offer‘fair1 look at Michigan products Sampling the samples is just one of the perks' of representing a company like Koezes. Amanda Overholt and Amberly Bierlein prepare some crackers with Koeze Peanut Butter on them and Dan Sarver tries one during a lull in business.' Adam Bailey was the other member of the Koeze team. OVER 35,000 BOOKS IN STOCK! MAINSTREEET Also featuring MIDDLEVILLE 0 8c • •ANTIQUES4 many one of a kind items •Collectables •Paperback Houn TuM Sa 10-5X PM • S<n 12-4 M • CtoMd Monday Swap Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 bv Barbara Gall ' Staff Writer The 67 fourth-graders at Kettle Lake Elementary recently got a glimpse of a part of the world of work usually populated by adult sales representatives and advertising types. In the social studies unit on Michigan, the time-worn method of memorizing the state s products was replaced this year by a Michigan Pro­ ducts Fair May 4 that required students to go beyond the usual book work Kettle Lake teacher Mary Palmer explained that the twomonth project required all students to work on a team that represented one Michigan company Each team wrote a letter to its company, asking for infor­ mation about and possibly even samples of the products made by that business. The 21 companies that responded obliged with pro­ duct samples, brochures and posters for the students to use in their fair Eleven of the firms even sent business representatives to offer some help at the fair. Before fair day, however, each student team made an advertising video to be shown as part of the display. On the big day. each team arranged its samples and posters in a marketing display to show off the products being represented. Free samples were available at some booths, and the students had done their homework on the products they were plugging. ’ The kids have to be able to The Holland firm that manufactures Lifesavers candies included plenty of free samples to offer students and visitors at the Kettle Lake Michigan Products Fair. Representing the Planters Lifesavers firm were Joe Heidlmeyer and Beth VanderWeg, pictured here with their' student team of Nessa Hofstra (left), Melanie Smith and Jamie VanderWeg. cont to naif page THE HOMETOWN ADVANTAGE e s Not many fourth-graders can fell you something about a no-pumping sprayer, but Brett Higley, Michele Geren and Allison Webster learned about the product after getting samples and product information from the R L Corporation in Lowell. R L Marketing Manager Dick Oakley even showed up to give the students a hand with their product fair booth. NO ANNUAL FEE MASTERCARD AND VISA FROM HASTINGS CITY BANK Experience the convenience of credit around town or around the world, with no annual fee, backed by a bank right here in your hometown. Stop by or call any office for more information or an application. ^fastings Safe and sound since I486 EouAihouses Hastings 945-2401 Middleville 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 • KweeaFDIC Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 Diepenhorst graduates in Texas Former Middleville resi­ dent Matthew Diepenhorst graduated May 15 from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos. Texas, with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. Diepenhorst recently received an award from the University Criminal Justice Department for outstanding service to the university and the community. He has been working with juvenile proba­ tioners for the Texas Youth Commission and plans to pur­ sue a career in this field at the state level. He is the son of Jackie Elwood of Spring, Texas and Cliff Diepenhorst of Sarasota, Fla. He also is the grandson of Louise Elwood of Middleville and the late Alton Elwood. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 18, 1993 / Page 7 TK Athletic Director to be named The Kellogg Company of Bottle Creek donated all kinds of eye-catching posters and sample boxes to the Kettle Lake team that wrote to it. Jay Haismo (left), Steven Dash and Tim O'Brien pose at their Kellogg display. KETTLE LAKE‘FAIR’, continuedfrom the previous page tell visitors at their booth in u hat city and county the com­ pany is located, and they have to know three facts about that product," said Palmer For most of the booths, the students had prepared maps showing the location of the companies. Parents, friends and other Kettle Lake classes were in­ vited to view the results of the students' project. A MLminutc video aired all the commercials the students had prepared, and the young salespersons had used skits and slogans and even prepared a recipe to advertise their products After watching all the com­ mercials. the guests could visit each booth to ask ques­ tions and. in some cases, en­ joy free samples Palmer said that one of the side benefits of the Products Fair project is that the students have to learn to work in teams. “This wasn’t always easy, because we randomly selected the members of each team." Palmer said “Sometimes the team members hardly knew each other before this project. ” The companies also were randomly assigned to the various teams, she said. Businesses from all around the state participated, along with West Michigan firms such as Wolverine Worldwide (Rockford). Amway (Ada). Bissell (Grand Rapids). Lifesavers (Holland). RL Corporation (Lowell). FlexFab and Viking-Tyden (both of Hastings). Koeze’s (Wyoming). Veldheer Tulip (Holland). Brunswick (Muskegon) and Kellogg’s (Battle Creek) MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes April 27. 1993 President pro tem Oliver coll­ ed the meeting to order ot 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, French. Mugridge. Oliver, and Schellinger. Absent: President Myers and VandenBerg. Guests: Zoch Turner, Robert Minor. Lori Thomas, Ben Marks. President of the Michigan Municipal League. David Osborn, associate director of the Michigan Municipal League, and Dick Baxter, consultant. Minutes of the April 13. 1993 meeting were approved as read Minutes of the April 15. 1993 Public Hearing were approved os read. Minutes of the April 20. 1993 Public Hearing were approved as read President pro tem Oliver in­ troduced Ben Marks President of the Michigan Municipal League. Mr. Marks updated Council on what is happening in Lansing. Ed Schellinger was appointed to chair the Public Safety Com­ mittee and James French to serve on the Public Safety Com­ mittee for the interim period while Trustee VandenBerg recovers from surgery. Letter received from Kendall and Donna Tolon, each member received a copy. Bray chairman of the Public works committee proposed spending between $3,000 to $5,000 to investigate the SBR and Lagoon systems. Bray moved that Council approve the amount of between $3 000.00 to $5,000.00 be spent to further in­ vestigate the feasibility of both the SBR and lagoon systems Support by Mugridge. Ayes all. Carried. Planning Commission will be holding o public hearing May 4. 891-9201 .^l-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE 4.9 ACRES with large born, near golf coarse. Call John. 2 GREAT LOTS packaged together on Irving Rd. Call Rick. 9.6 ACRES next to State Gome Area. Coll Judy. WALKOUT BUILDING SITE - Over 2 acres. Call Tim. OWNER-BUILT QUALITY 4 BEDROOM, great room w/fireplace. 3 season porch w/ hot tub — 4 plus acres. $129.900. Coll Beth___________________ • Judy VanderMeer • Tim Wilkinson • Beth Nausadis • John Harvey • Patrick Hammond • Patti Miedema • Rob Stogsdill • John Bauw • James Clark 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours Monday Fndoy 9 6 Saturday 9 1 1993 on test amendments. Clean-up week is May 10, 1993 instead of previously planned May 3. 1993 and clarification on appliance pick-up, the resident will not be charged. Mugridge, chairperson of Finance Committee recommend­ ed the purchose of a new dump truck be tabled. Finance Com­ mittee is considering looking in­ to a used drump truck. Mugridge moved that Council hire Clare Miller to fill the Vacancy at the DPW at a starting wage of $11.53 on hour. Support by Schellinger. Ayes all. Carried. Mugridge moved that Council change the employment status of temporary secretory Chris Mugridge to full time permanent position with the title Director of Finance and a pay raise to $10.45 on hour retroactive to April 1. 1993. Support by Schell­ inger. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council adopt the resolution Entertainment and Dance permit from the S*ute for the Middle Villa Inn. Support by French. Roll coll: Bray aye, French aye Mugridge aye, Oliver aye and Schellinger aye. Motion carried. Council and Manager Mon shum reviewed the Manager s Report Council and Manager discuss­ ed the State Revolving Fund. Attorney Youngsma presented the Council to Resolu­ tion to Apply to State Revolving Fund Schellinger moved that Coun­ cil accept the Resolution to App­ ly to State Revolving Fund. Sup­ port by Bray Roll coll Bray aye French aye Mugridge aye Oliver aye and Schellmger aye. Motion carried Bray moved that council ap­ prove rhe Resolutions of Intent and Resolution »o Establish the MKidiev.be Local Development Finance Authority Support by Mugr.dge Roll call Bray aye French aye Mugr.Oge aye Oliver aye and Schellmger aye Motion carried With no further business Schellinger moved for adjourn­ ment Support by Broy Ayes all Carried Meeting adjourned at 7 53 p m Cheryl Hooper V.Hoge Clerk 1300) dean of students High School Principal Henry Dugan said the athletic director's position was only posted internally He has sent his recommen­ dation on to Superintendant bv Margaret Fowler Staff Wrutr The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education last week voted to accept the resignation of Kevin McGee as the in­ terim Athletic Director-Dean of Students McGee has held the position for the past sear on a tem­ porary basis, only while Jeanne Kreger-Lohela was on leave of absence from the athletic director position. Lohela decided not to come back and took a principal’s position in McBain. McGee, who has nine years of teaching at TK High School, said he prefers to go back to leaching math. He will be doing that part time next year, along with being the Steve Garrett, naming his choice. The hew athletic director also will teach part time Public notification will come after the school board is notified, said Dugan. g" SORE"FEET / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! | Medicare. B.C.B.S.. ITO. HMO fE Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems Tl || KENT PODIATRY g I /,’ K v Wk* Terrence J. 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Wednesday, Maj 19 Soft taco, peas or fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday, Maj 20 Sub sandwich, green beans or fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, May 21 Deluxe hamburger, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday. May 24 french foes. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday. May 25 Homemade wet burrito, french foes. Vita Pup. milk. High Middle Chicken patty, mixed veg. or fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday. May 25 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Elementary Wednesday, May 19 Soft tacos, com. pears, milk. Thursdaj, Maj 20 Sub sandwich, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Friday, May 21 Pork patty or Rib B Que on bun. peaches, milk, green beans Monday. May 24 Breakfast for lunch, french toast or waffles, sausage. juice, applesauce, milk Tuesday. May 25 Pizza, veg stick/dip. fruit choice, milk. Kettle Lake Breakfast Wednesday. May 19 French toast boat/sausage link, juice or fruit, milk Thursday. May 20 Fruit filled pancake, juice or fruit, milk MOVING SALE • FINAL. 13 DAYS • To better serve you, we will be moving May 30 to 500 Arlington (M 37) just south of Gavin Chevy Over 70 appli­ ances must be sold, all of which are deeply discounted. Cro»l«y. Frlgld*lr». ■n<1 Hardwick Appliances MOMsPOPS NEW & USED<^7QE.OOEA APPLIANCES Mon. 1-8; Tues. Thurs.-Fri. 11-6; Wed. 11-8; Sal. 9-3_______ 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville (1 block east of M 37, beside Faro's Pizra) TK Students of Month announced Friday. May 21 Pop tert, string cheese. juice or fruit, milk Monday. May 24 Assorted cereal, muffin. juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday. May 25 Cinnamon Roll, juice or fruit, milk. f From Our Readers Interscholastic sports are only for a chosen few To the editor: The Caledonia High School softball program demonstrates very well the weaknesses of some high school programs. In many programs if you are a super-jock or have the To Complete Our Community... Construction is in full swing for 78 new sites at Cider Mill Village. TRUE VALUE HOMES ...is here with models available for immediate occupancy, or you can order to your own specifications from our wide selection of — Commodore Homes Aof Indiana DUTCH HOUSING These youngsters were selected os "Students of the Month” for April at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School: (first row, from left) Angie Bird, Lori Thomas, Katie Berg, Arnie Bergokker, Jennifer Wohlford, Rachel Hillman, (second row) Curt Brinks, Sarah Allore, Jessica Ainsworth, Jessica Veen, Penny Minor, Jamie Gior, Carla Ploeg; (third row) Dave DeHaan, Scott Bailey, Paul Jamison, Mandy Town­ send, Paul Hunter, Duane David and Amber Sans. Unavailable for picture was Christy Christian. Spring Cove See Sandra today to reserve your 1st choice! CALL SANDRA AT: TRUE VALUE HOMES’ 795-7900 in Cider Mill Village A community' of carefree manufactured homes. 850 PINE CREEK Middleville Land/Home Packages Available to Qualified Buyers T Wm Hefferan. C P M . Property Mgmt Inc Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 right name, you will be assured a spot on the team. Coach Jon Pelletier has a reputation with parents, both in softball and basketball of showing favoritism and partiality If the sports programs are supported by 100 percent of the taxpayers, why is favorable participation only limited to a chosen few? The sad part of the situation is that the condition is condon­ ed and promoted by the school administration through their actions or inaction on the matter. As a parent, this is fine if your student is on the beneficial end, but what if the shoe is on the other foot? What about the self-esteem and experience of the other students? With all the stress and im portance America has placed on sports and entertainment in recent years, this has become a very sensitive area for young people. Coaches who really stress the ultimate in the winning and favoritism aspect should not be coaching in the academic years of a young person s life. Is the price of winning real ly worth the bottom line cost to both the winner and loser? Further and more extensive monitoring of the condition should be taken up this fall Parents if this is an area that is affecting your student, get involved. Howard L. Zoet Sr. Caledonia Caledonia Tops Mi. No. 546 news Gloria opened the meeting for May 11 with an article from Woman’s World. Best weight loss for tonight was by Majorie, runner-up Diane, KOPS Ruth J. and teen Christina. Marjorie won the HaHa box. Arlene and Dorothy have 10 weeks of perfect attendance. Con­ gratulations! You ladies are doing fantastic! Positive action is to eat High School golf league starts June 16 A high school golf league will be formed this summer at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Any student presently enrolled in grades nine through 11 are eligible to play Students presently in eighth grade or 12th grade should not register to play in this league. League play w ill be on Wednesday afternoons, star­ ting at 12:30 p.m. on June 16, June 23. July 7, July 14, July 21 and July 28. Play will be individual and the cost will be for green fees at $5 per person per playing time Players interested in play ing in this league should register in advance (by June 9). Jansma is the contact person at the course For more information, call 795-9047 or 945-9247 three balanced meals a day Clean up crew is Alice P. and Joyce. Featured person this week is Ruth J. Remember her. Envelopes were handed out for SRD. Area walking con­ test was discussed. It begins Monday, May 17. Rules and awards are the same as last year. Remember to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise pro­ gram. Enjoy this weather! Tonights topic was on "fats comparisons." There arc a lot of low fat foods that we can eat in place of our favorite high fat foods that taste just as good if not better and are much healthier for us All wc need to do is spend a few extra minutes comparing Try out different brands. We’re sure to find something we like to replace the high fat products we’re now using. We closed with a song We meet Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weight in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Please join us Questions? Call Glorida al 698-2914 PROPOSAL A informational Forum Wednesday, May 26 — 7:00 P.M. — Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium PUBLIC INVITED Panelists: Hon. Robert Bender • State Representative Craig Starkweather - Senator Jack Welborn’s Chief of Staff Gerald Hunsburger - Assistant Superintendent for Business, Kent Intermediate School District Stephen Garrett - Superintendent Thornapple Kellogg �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 18, 1993 I Page 9 Yankee Springs adopts two special use ordinances bv Margaret Fowler Staff Water The Yankee Springs Township Board approved two new special use or­ dinances last Thursday Both ordinances, which were presented at a public hearing last month, are for bed and breakfast establishments and a subdivi­ sion ordinance There is only one operating FILES SUIT, cont. from thefrontpage emergency. Caledonia Township Fire Chief Butch Welton said that magnesium shavings stored in the 55-gallon drums were bur­ ning when the firefighters ar­ rived, and that Thomas claim ed the fire was a result of spontaneous combustion Since toxic fumes might result from extinguishing a magnesium fire with water. Welton said the burning shav mgs were buried with sand until they burned out. No property damage or in­ jury was reported The incident marks the se­ cond major fire at the Thomas property The Caledonia Township Board received complaints after a magnesium fire last summer created a potentially toxic “magnesium cloud." forcing nearby residents to evacuate their homes in the middle of the night. The township's legal counsel in November sent Thomas two letters, both of which emphasized that his operation was in violation of the township zoning or dinance The letters also told him he must immediately cease unlawful activity in­ volving potentially toxic chemicals. In the Nov. 2 letter. Thomas was given two weeks to shut down the business at the Whitneyville site. In a follow-up letter Nov 20. the attorney informed Thomas that the Township Board had given him 60 days to relocate his operation to an appropriate industrial zoning district. Since then, Thomas allegedly told township of­ ficials that he was in the pro­ cess of relocating his business, but after the May 6 fire, immediate action was taken against him to remove the potential of fire, toxic fumes or even an explosion. Last week’s court action against Thomas cites him on five counts: — Violation of the rural residential zoning ordinance — Operating a public nuisance. — Violation of the township's ordinance disallowing storage or ac­ cumulation of scrap metal and industrial by-products on any property except a landfill — Violation of the BOCA National Fire Prevention Code — Violation of the State Housing Law According to Donnell. Thomas said he is planning to relocate the business in Serving our Country... Lowell by June 1 If he does, the June 18 hear­ ing may be unnecessary and the litigation could be ended. Donnell said In the meantime, he recom­ mended Township Supervisor Jerry Good authorize the Fire Chief to inspect the property immediately and ensure that all combustible materials have been removed those staying in a bed and breakfast The ocher ordinance passed deals with subdivisions and platting. There are not any subdivi­ sions now in the township But. Planning and Zoning Chairman Ken Worsham said there is a developer interested who has been waiting for passage of the ordinance Anyone who would like ad­ ditional information about either of the new ordinances should contact the township hall at 795-9091. Township Supervisor George London reported that the gravel mining operation by McCauley-Thompson started about May 8 Yankee Springs Township bed and breakfast, run by John Rough, now in Yankee Springs Township Because the township had no ordinance when he opened for business. Rough followed state guidelines for his operation Yankee Springs has pretty much stuck with the state model, with just a few exceptions. Because of the number of lakes and the oddly shaped lots, the Yankee Springs or­ dinance requires that the average lot width be 75 feet rather than actual width of 75 feet. The Yankee Springs or­ dinance also includes regula­ tions about boating and other waler privileges extended to has one of the toughest mining ordinances because it pro­ hibits the practice any time between Memorial Day and Labor Day Area residents had express­ ed concern that mining at this time was not in accordance with the special land use permit. However, the special use permit allows for 60 days of mining per year The township attorney determined that this was in reference to a calendar year Because they are mining now. that number of days will be subtracted from their min­ ing time after Labor Day The board also approved $5,500 to be spent for gravel to refurbish several township 11..... — RITE AID AID Photo Center roads The Barry County Road Commission will be doing the work But the original request was for about $11.000. The board members said thev felt that this was just an estimate and that the lesser amount was what they could approve. London reported that a bill to designate Chief Noonday Road. A-42. as a state Heritage Road had passed in the house and was on its way to the state senate. 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State Rep Bob Bender, and Craig Starkweather, chief assistant of State Senator Jack Welborn, also will be present to answer questions about the proposal and the Headlee Amendment In other business. the board: — Learned that the Facility Review Committee has com­ pleted its study Copies of the Findings have been given to the school board The Building and Grounds Committee that is headed up by Gary VanElst has been STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY overseeing the process The board will review the recommendations with the en­ tire Facilities Review Com­ mittee June 7 TK School Board President Jan Siebesma said they are waiting to review it after the vote on Proposal A She said she feels they will have a bet­ ter idea of the district s finan­ cial outlook at that time — Received notice from the GZA GeoEnv ironmental Inc that the indoor air quality in the middle school is accep­ table Anyone who would like to see a copy of its report can contact the administration office. — Was told by Trustee Rick Roth that the Caledonia Chapter of the Knights of Col­ umbus will give $850 to the TK Special Education Department — OK’d the cost for two computer teams from TKHS to attend the American Com­ puter Science League All-Star competition over the Memorial Day weekend The cost is estimated at S4.300 — Received an update from high school teacher Duane Thatcher on planning for North Central Accreditation — Were updated on a possible change in the O-K Conference from high school Principal Henry Dugan — Approved the request for retirement made by second grade teacher Amy Campbell after 24 years of sen ice to the district. — Gave permission for the use of up to six busses to be used by the Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball League for a June 19 trip to a Detroit Tigers’ baseball game. This will be at no ex­ pense to the district. in the Caledonia Village Village Council OKs part-time officer WORKER’S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAI.-I IABII II Y by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council approved a request by Chief of Police Louis Shoemaker to hire a part-time police officer to fill in during vacations or illnesses of the full-time police officers. When Councilman Floyd Bray questioned him. Shoemaker explained that this position would strictly be on a fill-in basis This would save the village money because the person would be hired at $7.74 per hour He would also be Anything Goes Carpets On Sale! ■ ShawMark’s* exclusive 10 year no-mat, no-crush warranty. ■ 10 fashionable and luxurious styles to choose from in over 250 colors. ■ Custom colors available through the Anything Goes! Plush Endless Color Program. ■ Unsurpassed slam and sod protection. ■ Lifetime warranty against static shock. Enter ShawMark?’ Carpets $5,000 Dream Room Sweepstakes! 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Nick Seifert who started his training on the force in February at the same time as Booher, is the candidate for this additional position. Shoemaker pointed out that Seifert has completed all of the necessary training and that he is qualified to fill in whenever needed. The council approved with only Bray dissenting. Middleville Village Manager Ev Manshum filled the council in on the planned demolition of the burned out Gulf and Western building. He received a written schedule for the plant demoli­ tion and site restoration from Paramount Communications, whicho owns the site. Asbestos removal is scheduled through the end of May. The building will be demolished in early June, with debris removal following. The concrete slab and foun­ dation will be removed during the beginning of July And removal of the underground tank, backfill and site grading and site restoration should be complete by mid-July. Manshum also told the council that testing at the site showed no contamination of any kind. Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Moy 10. 1993 A regular meeting of rhe Thor­ napple Township Board wos coll­ ed to order by Supervisor Boysen at 7:02 p.m. Members present 5. Others - 24 Minutes of the last regular and special meetings were approved os corrected Printed bills in the amount of $22,418 45 were approved by roll call vote Motion approved unanimously giving final approval to Golden Bluff Plat No. 1 Motion passed unanimously approving purchase of 16 monitors for T.T.E.S. Meeting adjourned at 9 00 p.m. Donna Keynon Clerk (326) Stacia Kooiman Brandon Feltzer TKHS chooses Student Awards Stocio Kooimon and Brandon Feltzer, students at Thornaple Kellogg High School, were chosen to receive Kent Career/Technical Center Outstanding Student Awards. In order to receive the honor, students have to achieve the following criteria: 1) ex­ cellent skill achievement, 2) excellent work habits, 3) excellent attendance. 4) a grade of "A” in three of the four marking periods and 5) would make an excellent employee. The awards will be presented tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Kent Career/Technical Center SUMMARY OF MINUTES Caledonia Village Council — REGULAR MEETING — Moy 10, 1993 Th* regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council wos called to order by the President at 7:00 p.m. with all members present Several guests were also present. The minutes and financial statement were approved os printed. Bills of the month were allowed for payment. VonLiere reported that the final work would be done on Maple Street this week. Rodgers reported that everything is working well at the sewer plant. Motion by Lectka. seconded by Erskine to purchase a string trimmer. Carried. The purchase of a chain saw was tabled for two months. "Confin­ ed entry wos discussed. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to continue to par­ ticipate in the Urban County CDBG program. Carried. Motion by Lectka. seconded by Berencsi to table any discus­ sion on the Franchise fee renewal until next meeting. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Lectka to set a public hearing for Truth in Taxation for June 7. 1993 at 7:00 p.m. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by Erskine to grant permission to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for a door-to-door fund raising campaign in September. Carried. Steve Antecki wos selected to fill the Trustee vacancy created by the resignation of Hugh Kegerreis. A representative of the Kent County Community Develop ment Department explained the Housing Rehabilitation Program that is available for low and moderate income families in the Village. The placement of signs in violation of the Village Or­ dinances was discussed. Letters will be sent to those in violation. The Caledonia American Legion Post 305 will hove o flag disposal program on June 17. 1993 Contact Legion members for more information. Other items discussed were Street work, lown core; Planning Commission/Zoning Board fee schedules, drainage problem in the Short Street and Johnson Street area, petition circulation in the Village; ond 4th of July. Meeting wos adjourned at 9:55 p.m Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (301) BINGO American Legion Po*t #305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird 6:30 p.m. WAMAR PRODUCTS INC. Special Recruiting! One Day Only! Are you faced with the challenge of finding a good job? f¥e encourage you to take a step in our direction so that we can help you get the job you want & the pay you need. Wamar Products Inc., manufacturer of plastic mold injected automotive and furniture parts has 2nd shift jobs available! Wamar will train people who are interested in a long-term commitment only. Job duties involve trimming, inspecting, sonic welding & cutting along with packing of plastic parts. Jobs may lead to Potential Hire! Staffing Inc. is accepting applications on behalf of Wamar Products Inc. Date WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Place: Wamar Products Inc. 5041 68th St., SE (off Broadmoor Ave} Caledonia, Ml . STAFFING INC. )= 616-243-8144 EOE/AAP �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 18, 1993 I Page 11 Caledonia Village Rotary Planning Commission now has openings ... Student With the appointment of former Commissioner Steve Antecki to the Village Council, the Caledonia Village Planning Commission now has a vacancy. Antecki has served on the commission for the last three years, but with his council appointment, he must give up his commission seat. The Planning Commission is an advisory panel that reviews the technical aspects of planning and zoning issues and then recommends action for the council to take on them. The commission meets as needed. To be eligible for this appointment, the village resident must be a registered voter, and should be interested in the future of the village. Anyone interested in serving on the Planning Commission should notify Village Clerk Jackie Cherry by sending a letter of application to the village office at 250 Maple, or by calling her during office hours at 891-9384. Nevo Kenyon, the Thornapple Kellogg Guidance of­ fice secretory is congratulated by Phil Jahnke, one of the high school counselors, on her recent honor of be­ ing named as Secretary of the Year. TKHS counseling office secretary wins KCEA honor by Margaret Fowler Shift Writer Neva Kenyon, counseling office secretary at Thomapplc Kellogg High School, was named as the Secretary of the Year by the Kent County Education Association “When I got the letter tell­ ing me about it. I was so sur­ prised/* Kenyon said. “I had no idea that i had even been nominated “ To receive the honor, secretaries must be nominated by staff from their school Nominations can be made Phone 795-3345 11 Building Sites 5 Miles Southwest Of Hastings FACTORY HELP NEEDED! Over 60 Openings! 10-1st, 24 ■ 2nd & 30 • 3rd Also need hilo drivers, machine operators, machine maintenance and supervisory personnel. Closed public hearing at 8:05. No board comments. Moved J. DeVries, support Snyder to accept resolution #1, as reviewed by attorney at the beginning of the meeting, and os drafted by attorney. Roll Call: Ayes: Dieleman. J. DeVries. Snyder. Good, R. DeVries. Ab­ sent: Jousma, Gould. Motion Carried. Moved J. DeVries, support Dieleman to make adjustment on the Special Assessment roll in regards to Riebel to make it con­ sistent with the certificates turn­ ed in by Dave Riebel. Roll call: Ayes: J. Devries, Snyder. Good. R. DeVries, Dieleman. Absent Jousma. Gould. Motion carried. Moved J. DeVries, support Snyder to accept resolution <2 as drafted by the attorney. Roll call: Ayes: Snyder. Good. R. DeVries. Dieleman. J. DeVries. Absent Jousma Gould Motion carried. Supervisor Good noted that John Thomas hod another fire and that a stop work order hod been issued on his business as of Wednesday May 12. 1993. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyder Clerk Mike Ringleka of the reasons why the com mittee chose Michael for the honor. Future plans include studies in criminology to become a police officer. REAL ESTATE Action-Ads! from as many as 26 school districts included in the KCEA. said TKHS Guidance Counselor Phil Jahnke, who presented the plaque to Ke­ nyon at a recent dinner in honor of those recognized Kenyon has been the counseling office secretary for 21 years and according to Jahnke. “She does everything in the office." “I think it is delightful to be around young people.” Ke­ nyon said. “It keeps me young and keeps me going ” CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Engineer explained the district Jim White then reviewed the resolution concerning the Township sewer project Super­ visor Good opened the hearing up for public comment. Senior Mike Ringleka. son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ringleka of Hastings, was chosen as the ‘Rotary Student of the Month” for April at Thornapple Kellogg High School. His ambition, his concern for other individuals, his will­ ingness to assist and to be helpful and to go “the extra mile," his personal growth and achievement, and his tak­ ing the necessary steps “for changing his life” in a more positive direction were a few for Sun & News NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! May 12. 1993 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Supervisor Good, R. DeVries, J. DeVries. Snyder, Dieleman came in at 7:25 p.m. Absent: Jousma, Gould. Also Present: Jim White, Kari Lohela, and several developers. Public hearing was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Supervisor Good. Attorney Jim White explained the contract with the County, Township and Village. This in­ itial hearing is for costs up to the point of construction bids. A se­ cond hearing is to set up a special assessment roll for preliminary costs and at the se­ cond hearing the costs will be rolled into the first special assessment. 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OPEN Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m - 8 p.m., bat. a m. - 6 p.m | �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 18, 1993 Dutton ‘Walk-a-jog-a-thon’ nets $15,000 in pledges Ay Barbara Gall Staff Writer Dutton Christian students, teachers, parents and friends this year walked and jogged $15,000 into the operational funds of the two schools. Held on May 7 this year, the schools' third walk-a-jogthon involved about 300 students. 65 preschoolers and a number of parents and friends of the Dutton Chris­ tian community The event is held every other year at Creekside Park in Dutton, but the kickoff takes place right on the school ground' with the band play­ ing. kids singing and neon colored walk-a-jog-a-thon hats lighting up the field. Appropriately enough, everyone's eyes were turned skyward to watch the seem­ ingly miraculous descent from the heavens of a team from Skydive Hastings The four divers floated in for nearly pinpoint landings near the target banner in the middle of the school soccer field After getting their caps autographed by the sky divers, the students piled into school buses for the tnp to the park and their own athletic endeavors. There. Dutton Chnstian moms helped provide water, food and even took a few laps with the kids, who had col­ lected pledges for each lap he or she completed Four members of Skydive Hastings provided a thrilling start to the day by drop­ ping in’ for the kickoff rally held at Dutton Christian Elementary. Even the youngest get into the spirit of the day. Kindergarteners walk their own special track during the event, under the watchful eye of teacher Marilyn Zuiderveen. Perfect spring weather lent some encouragement to the young fund raisers, who were fortified midday by a pizza lunch. They returned to Dut­ ton Christian in time to catch their buses home, where pledges could be collected and sunburns and sore feet could receive proper treatment. If Used White Tractor 2-105, One Owner 2,000 Hours Excellent Condition Maple valley implement, inc 735 E. Sherman Street, Nashville 517-852-1910 They're off! Dutton Christian youngsters begin their laps around the trails of Creekside Park in Dutton. Bake sale benefits PIG The Thornapple Kellogg support staff w ill have a bake sale from 2 to 5:30 p.m at the Hastings City Bank in Mid­ dleville Friday. May 25. Money raised at this sale OVER 100 VARIETIES AND COLORS i TO CHOOSE FROM... Miniature Roses Miniature ROSE TREES Mini Rose 3G" Pot will go to the TK Playground Improvement Group to help with the cost of updating and renovating the playgrounds at the three elementary schools, McFall, West and Page Anyone who would like to donate baked goods for this sale should contact Sharon Elam at 795-7783 or bring them after 2 p.m. on the sale date. The P I G. discount card, which offers discounts at several area businesses, also will be on sale at that time The cost of the card, which is good for one year, is $5 Lawn & Garden Mini Rose Climbers HANGING BASKET ONE GALLON CONTAINERS ANNUAL FLOWERS & VEGETABLE FLATS Flowers 'n Friends Miniature Roses 9590 100th St.. Alto. Michigan 49302 <616) 891-1226 | PERENNIALS, ANNUALS Hanging Baskets and vegetable plants. Specializing in over 300 Perennials. Green Thumb Grow­ ers and J&R Plant and Produce, 4684 84th Street, Caledonia. 891-8442.2-miles westofM-37, 5-miles east of 131. SWIMMING POOLS 24* above ground, only $1,595.00. Offer expires May 31st Call Lifestyle Spas. 554-3338. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hasting Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. Mom Grace Lobbezoo hands out water and fruit to walk-a-jog-a-thoners. Bike Tubes; Tires; Wheels; Training Wheels; Parts; Accessories and Repairs ALL BRANDS Lawn Mower Blades from $4.99 Trimmer Line starting s1.69 at Starters and Alternators Lawn Mower Tune-ups, Parts & Accessories western Auto SMALL ENGINE PARTS & SERVICE On M-37 in Caledonia EFl 891-1484 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 18. 1993 I Page 13 It’s time for TK youth baseball sub sale to begin Perhaps Michigan residents understand that old saying — ‘‘Only two things in life are certain, death and taxes” — better than many others living in the United States Why? Because not only are Michigan citizens taxed both when they earn and later spend their money, but they are also taxed when they die and pass their savings on to those they leave behind The inheritance tax unfairly chips away at the nest eggs many families want to pass on to their children. That in­ heritance may be the down payment on a first home or perhaps the beginning of a college savings account The tax also unfair­ ly burdens smaller estates and drives senior citizens out of the state. A son or a daughter who is promised the family home upon a parents passage might be forced to quickly sell that home for less than fair market value simply to pay the inheritance taxes on it. Though the first $10,000 of assets are exempt from the tax. the average Michigan home is worth about $85,000. So a son or daughter who wants that home will have to pay 4 per­ cent in taxes within 105 days of the death of a parent — in cash. This can be devastating for children who have their own ex­ penses Not only might that home have held precious memories, but it might also represent the only opportunity for a son or daughter to own a home. Stepchildren are not treated equally by the tax. either. They pay significantly more in taxes than their non-step siblings — starting at a rate of 12 percent and spanning as high as 17 percent Not only does the current inheritance tax bite into a child’s inheritance, but it also falls more heavily on smaller estates than large ones While the federal tax applies only to estates of $600,000 and larger. Michigan's inheritance tax starts at estates valued at $10,001 on up Nearly two-thirds of the other states do not have inheritance taxes. Rather, many use the federal pickup tax, which Michigan would switch to under a bill currently before the Michigan Legislature. The bill would exempt the first $600,000 of an estate from taxes, leaving assets beyond that subject to the pickup tax. Under a pickup system, an estate’s total tax bill would not exceed the amount of the federal estate tax. The estate would deduct the maximum credit that the federal government allows for a state's death tax and pay that amount to the state. It’s call­ ed a “pickup” tax since the state “picks up" not more than the amount of the federal credit. Besides looking at the fairness angle, we have to look at the tax from an economic standpoint. The fact is, Michigan loses valuable dollars in investments, spending and assets under the tax because many seniors choose to leave this state to spend their final years in states where there are no inheritance taxes. This is a significant loss. People aged 50 and older in the United States hold 77 percent of the nation’s personal financial assets, 80 percent of all money in savings accounts and nearly 50 percent of all cor­ porate stocks. These older citizens also have more than $160 billion in discretionary income, and they spend 90 percent of their incomes locally on goods and services. When these peo­ ple move, they take their income and assets with them — to other states. In 1989, economist David Littman stated that Michigan’s net population loss to Florida is nearly 16.000 annually. "Disincentifing these individuals and firms with high taxation is tantamount to disenfranchising them in Michigan... they vote with feet, dollars and word of mouth. States like Michigan emerge as losers — silent losers.” We are moving forward to solve this problem, making Michigan a better place to live, work and invest in. Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto where he farms 500 acres. ■ John A. Weidenfeller D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The crack of the bat is a familiar sound in Middleville at the Thomapple Kellogg Youth Baseball League gears up for action Along with that comes the league's annual fund raiser, a sub sale. Once again this year, the subs which are being sold for jsut $2 each, will be made at Phil's Pizza by owner Ross Sclafani and his crew. The little leaguers will be taking orders through Thurs­ day . May 20. These sales will count toward individual sales totals for each player However, sales will con­ tinue through mid-June is anyone is interested according to TKYB Chairman Mike Bremer The subs with ham. cheese, and pepperoni can easily be frozen. Bremer said. “If so­ meone wants to order subs, all they have to do is check with a next door neighbor and chances are they will find a lit­ tle leaguer right in the neighborhood." Subs can also be ordered through Phil’s by calling 795-7844 There will be several delivery dates for the sand­ wiches. They are all on Mon­ days. May 24. and June 7. 14 and 21. Profits from the sale are us­ ed for the upkeep and addi­ tional improvements on the three diamond baseball field at the end of Crane Road, and helps with general expenses of the league. There are 18 teams this year with five teams of tee-ball players from first and second grades, four teams of third Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball Coach Mark Shriver and his son Jeremy check out what’s on the subs that TKYB is selling. The sandwiches will be mode by Ross Sclafani and his crew at Phil’s Pizza in Middleville. and fourth graders, six teams of fifth- and sixth-graders, and three teams in the Pony league, which is seventh- and eighth-graders. All of the teams w ill play 10 games except the Pony leaguers may play more The younger teams will compete with the other teams in this league. Pony teams will be playing against those from Hastings. Delton, and Caledonia. Spectators are welcome at any of the games with playing times each week night. Mon day through Friday, at 6:30 p.m and several games on Saturdays, starting at 12:30 p.m and running through ear­ ly evening. Because seating is limited Bremer suggests that spec­ tators bring along lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on. O Plenty of reserve power in this workhorse FORD arts ■•i > Here’s a tractor that can handle big jobs with ease, the new Ford GT 85. TK graduate wins degree from WMU Barbara J. 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Rear fuel tank. 5995 Ford GT 85 with 48-inch mower now only $ Financing Available thru Ford Credit Maple valley implement, inc 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville • (517) 852-1910 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 18, 1993 With a stitch ■ stitch here West Elementary second graders in Linda Thaler's class have had stitchery experience They show-off then hand-•-work that was done with yam and styrofoam meat trays that were donated by Pastoor's Not only was the project fun, but the kids learned how to thread and stitch as well. Ebony and Raven ready for adoption ’Ebony" and "Raven” ore very affectionate, sixweek old kittens. The brother and sister have been hand-fed since they were seven days old because mama was run over by a car. They are just two of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitten and puppy food, and blankets ond towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens con be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information coll 948-4885. CHS senior Lisa Terrien is glad she participated in a fund raiser sponsored by the parents sponsoring this year’s CHS post-graduation party. The grand prize was a prom package’ which provided the lucky couple formol wear, dinner and flowers for lost Saturday's prom. Committee members Jenneane Pelon (left), Deb Frisbie, Patsy McCormick and Deb Scholten congratulate Lisa on her good luck. Lisa Tarrien holds lucky number for ‘prom package’ prize Freeport Volunteer Fire Dept, auction May 22 this Saturday; donations are still needed! For more than 10 years, personnel of the Freeport Fire Department have held an auction to raise funds to improve the equipment they use, and thus their ability to fight fires and respond to emergencies. This Saturday, this year's event will be held beside the fire station starting at 10 a.m. The department is still seeking donated items for them to auction off, and will pick up anything area residents would like to offer. "We'll pick up anything, we don't turn anything down and we're happy to pick it up," said Chief Gib Townsend. To arrange for a pick-up, just call 765-3446, 765-3191 Call for Sun & News Action Ads PHONE 795-3345 or 765-5109 and leave a message, he said. Those who have smaller items, may drop them off at the station. Lunch will be available around noon, with sloppy joe's, hot dogs and drinks prepared by the firefighters wives, Townsend said. To make this year's event bigger and better than ever, he urged Freeport area residents to look in their garages and closets fix items that they no longer need or use, but might be just what someone else is looking for. Proceeds from the auction will go to purchase more rescue equipment for the all­ volunteer department. Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Garden Grow? With Seed,Soil, Sunshine*, and Expert Advice - We Know! For expert advice and all your gardening supplies, stop at... Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E Mam. Caledonia >891-8108 ’Sorry Sunshine �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 18, 1993 I Page 15 Caledonia NHS bags new students by Barbara Gall The Caledonia High School chapter of the National Honor Society has its new members in the bag. Or in many bags. In their traditional ‘bagg­ ing’ ceremony last week, the members of NHS called out of class those students whose academic strength and good character qualify them for membership in the honorary Instead of being “tapped.” as college honoraries used to do in school assemblies. Caledonia NHS future mitiates are bagged with decorated brown paper shopp­ ing bags and led through the halls of the school and finally lined up in the commons There they are treated to cake and congratulations from CHS Principal Tonya Porter and faculty advisor. Lois Lamb. The new members will be initiated in a 1:30 p.m. ceremony on May 21. Current members of the NHS plan to let them eat cake.' as they prepare refreshments for the new in­ itiates. But first, Emilie Whisner must sample just one piece. Ben Lillie bogs' a new Honor Society member atten­ ding speech class in the Performing Arts Center. Would you know these are the academic leaders of the student body? Newly bagged NHS initiates pose for a ‘class photo’ in the high school commons. Trojan girls’ soccer evens record Susan Pries readjusts a troublesome bag as she leads a long line of newly bagged NHS members through CHS halls. •FOR ALL YOUR CAR & TRUCK CARE NEEDS" Complete line of Parts and Accessories and Car Care Products Auto 891-4085 Value 227 E. Main St., Caledonia Your “Hometown" Auto Parts Store OPEN Monday-Friday 8 to 6; Saturday 8 to 2 |P The Middleville Trojan var­ sity girls soccer squad evened its season record last week at 7-7-1 after matches against Greenville. Forest Hills Nor­ thern 2nd Forest Hills Central. The Trojans powered past Greenville 7-0 in a non­ conference contest, behind the scoring of Britt Haraburda’s three goals. Tracy Wieringa’s two goals, and single tallies by Tracy Poets and Jenny Wiesenhofer It was the fifth shutout recorded this season by Mid­ dleville Goalkeeper Tracy Wiennga was replaced in the nets by Arnie Esans midway through the game The Trojans went on to cap­ ture their second conference win with a 4-1 victors at Forest Hills Northern Shelly Woherton scored twice and Brin Haraburda and Kendra Weatherhead each found the back of the net once TK's league record became 2-4 after visiting Forest Hills Central topped the Trojans 5-2 Britt Haraburda and Jen­ ny W irsenhofer scored for Middleville The Middleville girls' soccer teem Middleville wrestlers bring home 12 medals from state Young people from Mid diev ilk brought home 12 medals from the state cham­ pionships for Greco-Roman and Freesry k w restlers at East Kentwood High School May 7 and 8. Earning medals for Mid­ dleville in the freestyle com­ petition were 11- to 12-year old Marc Carter, third and cadet. Ty Middleton, second Earning Greco Roman medals were I l-to-12-yearold Tom Haynes, first; 13- to 14-year-olds Luke Middleton. first. Spencer Romph. sc cond; Ron Haynes, third, and Jeremy Vandefifer, fourth: and cadets. Joel Appel, first and Ty Middleton, second n the open events (ages 18 and over) Del Craven receiv­ ed first in Greco and third in freestyle and Scott Marvin placed second in freestyle. In celebration of the wrestl­ ing season, the club will have a picnic at Spring Park at 5:30 this evening (Tuesday, May 18) Bring a dish to pass and table service Him dog and pop will be provided by the club See more sports �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 18. 1993 SPORTS **************** Caledonia baseball team drops two one-run games The Caledonia varsity baseball team suffered some tough losses in a nonleague game Thursday . May 6. and in a doubleheader May 7 The Scots dropped both ends of a twin bill against O-K Gold Conference rival Forest Hills Northern. 4-3 and 6-5. Chris Moore pitched for Caledonia in the opener and was the victim of little sup­ port He faced only 26 batters, coach John Kiunder said, but four of them scored. He gave up only three hits, walked three and struck out three. Jason Huisman had two hits, a stolen base and scored two runs for the Scots Matt Barr had a double and a run batted in. Bob Anderson belted a triple and Brian Han­ na and Chris Smith each had a single Kiunder said his team was down 4-1 goining into the seventh inning when they rallied for two runs and had a man on third base with two (Mils, but couldn't get another clutch hit to tie it. In the nightcap. Kevin Keitzman was charged with the pitching loss, though he threw only one inning in relief Matt Barr started and gave way to Moore, who threw two innings It was a see-saw battle all the way. but the Scots scored once in the seventh and had a man on second, but once again couldn't bring the tying run home. Huisman clouted a home run to highlight the Scots' of­ fensive efforts. Kietzman had two hits and scored three runs. Barr had a run-scoring double. Bob Anderson crack ed a pair of doubles and knocked in a run and Todd Hoek had a single and an RBI The day before, second baseman Adam Gall had his first start on the mound, and Kiunder praised his effort, despite the 7-3 loss. “He threw strikes.” the coach said “I was happy with his performance, particularly after the first inning. " Kelloggsville scored three runs in the opening frame and added single tallied in the third, fifth, sixth and seventh. Matt Lieske had a double, a stolen base and scored two runs. Andy Driscoll had a single and scored a run. Kietz man collected three hits and an RBI and Chris Smith added a single. Trojan netters hope to hang on to third place The Middleville tennis team had its work cut out entering last weekend’s O-K Blue Con ference tennis meet. Coach Larry Seger said that one or two of his regular players might miss the tourney and that it might be hard to hang on to third place. The Trojans were edged out of second place in the final dual match standings last Wednesday when they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker to Comstock Park. Both teams entered the match with just one loss in the league, to Calvin Christian. "We had some oppor­ tunities, but we just couldn't come through." Seger said. The three winners for the day were Scott Oliver at No. 2. singles. 6-2, 6-1; first doubles Mark Pullen and Dave DeHaan 6-3, 6-1; and second doubles John McKinley and Bret Suwyn. 6-7. 6-4. 6-3. First singles Ryan Kiel lost a tough three-set match. 7-6, I -6. 6-1. and the third doubles tandem of Dave Timm and Bret Bremer dropped a close two setter, 6-5, 7-5. The following day, last Thursday,the Trojans lost 5-2 to a Kenowa Hills team that sported a 10-1 dual match record. The only winners for the day were at No. 1 and 2 singles, where Kiel prevailed 7-5, 6-1 and Oliver lifted his overall season record to 14-2 with an easy 6-1, 6-0 victory. Last week Monday Mid­ dleville beat Godwin 5-2. Kiel won 7-5, 6-1 and his coach praised his improve­ ment of late. "He’s really turned the cor­ ner." Seger said. "He's play­ ing much more aggressive at the net . " Winning their matches were Oliver, 6-4, 6-0; Pullen and DeHaan, 7-6, 7-5; McKinley and Suwyn. 7-6, 7-5 and Timm and Bremer, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3. The week's action left Mid­ dleville with a 6-5 overall record, 4-2 in the league. Youth bowling league champs told Middle Villa Bowling has announced the youth league champs. Kyle Holst (from left). Josh Weeber, and Kenny Wiersum were champs of the Wee Wild Cats. Young Adult league champs are (from left) Erin Freeman, Kelly Kollar, and Jason Wilkins. Not pic­ tured is Carrie Mugridge. Classic Kids champs include (from left) Rebecca Hig­ gins, Jessica Woodworth, and Jessica Hanna. Not pic­ tured is Pomelo Spitzley. Thunderbowlers Paul Wade (left) and Walt Wisniewski were the top bowlers in their division. Ryan Smith (left) and Jacob Finkbeiner were Wild Cot champs. TK baseball hard luck saga continues The Middleville varsity baseball team s hard luck saga continued last week five straight setbacks The Troyans last Wednes day lost 8-2 to O-K Blue Con­ ference opponent Comstock Park. Two days earlier they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker to Godwin in extra innings. They dropped two games in the Maple Valley Invitational Saturday. May 8. and lost to Calvin Christian 8-2 Fndav. May 7. Despite the defeats, coach Tim Penfield said he saw developments PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day. 7 day's a week by calling 948-4450 He noted his team wasn't blown away by the league s best team. Calvin Christian He also pointed out that Mid dleviile had the upper hand on Godwin but then let the game slip away because of poor defense Against Comstock Park last Wednesday. sophomore Nathan Bundy pitched a creditable game, as only four of the Panthers' runs were earned Penfield said Bundy threw only 89 pitches in his six inn mgs ot work he walked six batters and struck out four. Leading the offense were Tim McCulligh and Scott Palazzolo, each with a double The Troyans managed only four hits for the contest The loss to Godwin was marred by numerous orrors. “The game was not par­ ticularly well played by either team defensively.” Penfield said The Troyans took the lead early, but it slipped away. Ted Doom and Rob Minor both had two hits and Glen Atkinson had a double Seth Nelson started on the mound and was relieved by Minor, who gave way to Doom, who was charged with the pitching defeat In the Maple \ alley loumament. the Trojans lost S’andercook Lake 8-4 in the opener and 8-2 to Athens in the second game Brad U iliums was the los­ ing pitcher in game one. but he walked only three and struck out six. Glen Atkinson and Brian Drummond led the hitting Doom was the losing pit­ cher in the nightcap, walking four and striking out six Cat cher Jim Norman banged out a couple of hits. On May 7. Calvin Chris­ tian. unbeaten in league play , built a 6-0 lead in the first four innings before coasting to an 8-2 win Middleville scored both of us runs in the seventh inning on a single by Drummond, a walk to Rich Hiler. and run­ scoring singles by Williams and Minor. Minor was the pitcher of record, walking five batters and striking out five. The New Generotion winners ore (from left) Ashley Aspinoll and Elise Olthouse. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 18. 1993 I Page 17 Scots’ softball team wins first place trophy in tourney The Caledonia softball team continued its strong play of late, beating Wayland last week Monday and winning another first-place trophy in a tournament The Scots downed Wayland 4-1 May 10. as pitcher Jenny Tuinstra cruised with the vic­ tory. walking only one, strik­ ing out five and lifting her season record to 12-5. Offensively, Tuinstra had a double and a run batted in, Angie Warner had a single and a double and Katie Donker, Michelle Colburn and Deb Nickels each con­ tributed a single Caledonia this year has won two tournament champion ships and finished second in another The Scots annexed their se­ cond trophy on Saturday. May 8. when they defeated Allegan 17-0 and nipped the host school. 4-3 in nine innings. In the first game. Tuinstra and Donker combined efforts on a three-hitter Tuinstra and Jodi VanderVelde both had two hits and two runs batted in. The championship game saw the Scots rally to tie the score at 2-2 in the sixth inn ing, score in the eighth and finally win it in the ninth Tuinstra and Trojan junior hurier Jamie Berg were lock­ ed in a pitchers’ duel throughout the contest Caledonia scored first in the opening inning on a walk to VanderVelde. a stolen base and then a single by Knsten Neely. Jamie Strater then socked a two-run homer to put Mid­ dleville up 2-1, a score that held up until the sixth. Tuinstra belted a double and Neely sent her home with a double In the eighth. Tuinstra walked and Neely singled and Tuinstra eventually scored on a wild pitch But in the bottom of the eighth, with two outs and tw strikes on her. Strater ripped another homer to tie it again. The Scots scored the game winner on a walk to VanderVelde. a steal of se­ cond and then a clutch triple by Michelle Colburn Caledonia now has firstplace trophies this season from the Middleville and Hamilton tournaments The previous Friday. May 7. the Scots split a doubleheader with Forest Hills Northern, a team they are tied for second with in the O-K Gold Conference standings The Huskies won the opener 9-3. but Caledonia came came from behind to win game two. 7-6. The Scots trailed 6-1, but scored six times in the last three innings In the fifth. Lisa Tarrien started things with a walk and Colburn followed suit. They moved up to second and third on a double steal. Neely, the team's co-captam. then drilled a two-run single. Donker walked to start the sixth, and she was moved along to third on a wellexecuted slap bunt by Ellen Klingensmith, which went right through the hole the shortstop created trying to cover second base Cheryl Gamaat then hit a sacrifice fly to score Donker. The winning rally in the seventh started with a walk to Colburn, followed by a run­ scoring double by Tuinstra. another RBI double by Nickels and Gamaat's game­ winning single. VanderVelde was credited with a fine defensive catch in the outfield ‘Defensively we're playing very well.” said coach Jon Pelletier ‘And we re getting timely hitting, timely stolen bases and excellent pitching. Three lady Scots set new school track records Katie Sobczek (left), Liz Mast and Karyn Duba have set new school records in the girls’ 3200 M run, discus, and 1600 M run, respectively. Sobczek was clocked at 11:21.8 for her record, while Mast tossed the discus 136’ 3” for hers. Duba recently ran lhe 1600 in 5:16.4 to set the new record in that event. Trojan girls’ tracksters win Trojan JV softballers see two league dual meets overall record slip to 5-10 The Middleville girls’ track team picked up two O-K Blue Conference dual meet vic­ tories last week to bolster their place in the standings go­ ing into last weekend's league meet at Comstock Park. Coach Nancy Iveson’s group edged Calvin Christian 66-62 last week Monday and two days later beat Godwin Heights 85-42. Carla Ploeg won three in­ dividual events for the Trojans against Calvin Christian and she anchored the winning 800-meter relay team Ploeg went 16-1116 in the long jump, where she is a twotime Class B state champion. She won the 100-meter dash in 13 .1 seconds and the 200 in :27.4. Joining her in the 800 relay. which was clocked at 1:51.8. were Tracie Middleton. Sarah Kaechele and Kim Wohlford. Other individual winners were Michelle Shepard in the 100-meter high hurdles. 16.9 seconds, which ties the school's sophomore record; Kaechele in the 800, 2:32.5; and Middleton the 400 in :62.3. Middleville swept the relays. The other winning units were the 400, in 55.7 seconds, with Jill Townsend, Chelsea Peck. Keri Koehn and Shepard; the 1600, with Jessica VanAman, Wohlford, Kaechele and Middleton in 4 16.2; and the 3200, in 10:18.9, with Jamie Smith. VanAman. Sara Postema and Kaechele. Things were a little easier last Wednesday at Godwin. Kaechele scored two in­ dividual firsts besides running a leg in two winning relay quartets She won the 800 in 2:33.2 and the 1600 in 5:56.5 Joining her on the 3200 relay were Smith. Postema and VanAman. and she hook­ ed up with VanAman. Trojan girls’ golfers’ set new school record beating Calvin 173-218 The Middleville girls* golf team set a new school and course record last week Mon­ day when they beat visiting Calvin Christian 173-218. The Trojans, after action last Wednesday, were spor­ ting a 14-3 dual match record. All scorers for coach Tom Fletke's team broke 50 for nine holes at the Yankee Spr­ ings Golf Course. Amy Missad fired a 40 to lead the Trojans. Sarah Beute had a 44 and Angie Payne and Kern McNees both carded a 49 Two days later, at the Byron Hills Golf Course. Middleville's team score of 183 outdid rivals Godwin (218) and Caledonia (251) Missad ag^in led the way for the winners, checking in with a 43. McNees had a 46 and Buete and Amy Ybema each had a 47 On Friday. May 7, Mid­ dleville competed in the 22-team Russ Johnson Tour­ nament at the Gracewill Golf Course They took fifth place, ahead of all other Class B schools in the tourney, and their total score of 387 was only six strokes off the pace from bnng home a trophy The Thomappie Kellogg girls also finished ahead of tw o teams ranked among the top 10 in Class B statewide. Kenowa Hills and Ludington Missad and Ybema came in among the top 15 individual golfers as both carded a 95. Buete had a 97 and McNees a 100 Wohlford and Middleton in the 1600 relay Townsend also had two individial firsts, in the high jump at 4-8 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles, in 54.9 seconds. Middleton won the 400 in 62.3 seconds again, Chelsea Peck won the discus at 81-11, Shepard took the 100 high hurdles in 17.6 seconds and Ploeg the 100 in :12.8. The relay team winning in­ cluded Middleton, Shepard, Wohlford and Ploeg in the 800 in 1:56.6. The Middleville junior var­ sity softball team sported a 5-10 overall record last week Wednesday after losing three of four games in a seven-day stretch. The Trojans lost 21-19 Wednesday to Comstock Park. Kelly Kollar was the picther of record. Amanda Neeson went 3-for-4 and Joy Smith was 3-for-3, including a home run. They dropped a 22-12 deci­ sion to Kelloggsville, with losing pitcher Julie Wegman going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, Joy Smith 3-for-4 and Julie Palazzolo had a triple and a stolen base. In a loss to Wyoming God­ win Heights a week ago last Monday, Sarah Potter suf­ fered the loss on the mound Amanda Neeson went 2-for4 with four runs batted in. Pot­ ter had one hit, as did Smith, who also had a stolen base and an RBI On Friday, May 7, Mid­ dleville's jayvees lost to Calvin Christian, 30-16. Kel­ ly Kollar suffered the picthing defeat. Julie Wegman went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBIs The Trojans defeated Byron Center 16-9 Wednesday, May 5, with Potter picking up the pitching victory. Renee Ellinger led the hitting attcak with two hits, one a double, and two runs batted in. Ifa/vof/ne INDY WINNER SALE lwvo//ne. People Who Know Use Valvoune* (mail-in offer) With purchase of Valvoline* Motor Oil AND Enter To Win a Trip for four (4) to the 1994 INDIANAPOLIS 500 PLUS s5,000 CASH! 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Individuals taking first place for the Scots were Jason Minor, 44 '/6 ", shot put; Jason Bush, 115’8”, discus; Chris VanderMeer. 11’6”, pole vault, Keith Bohez, 11.5, 100-meter dash; Alan Aho, 23.7, 200-meter dash and 51.9, 400-meter dash; Jesse Cryderman. 2:05.5, 800 meter run, Ben Potgeter, 4 44 3, 1600-meter run; Pete Parbel, 10:25.4, 3200-meter run, and Karl Hofmann, 42.0, 300 meter hurdles Coach John Soderman noted that the four relay teams also had strong performances as each won races with ex­ cellent times. These relay teams and their times were 800. Brad Allen, Keith Bohez, John Winquest, and Alan Aho, 1:33.1; 400 Brad Allen, Keith Bohez, John Winquest, and Jon Oldfield. 45.8; 1600 Brad Allen, Chris Holiday, Chad Neff and Alan Aho, 3:34.1; and the 3200 meter relay team of Ben Lillie, Chris Holiday, Jesse Cryderman and Jolin Myers. 8:50. On Tuesday. May 11, the Fighting Scots ran past the rebuilding Forest Hills Nor­ thern Huskies, 112-25. The Scots' field event teams had their best performances of the 1993 season as they gave Caledonia a huge 39-6 lead Taking first places in the field events were Jason Minor. 44’5”, shot put and 127’5” discus; Dan Echelbarger. 5’8” high jump; Keith Bohez. 20’Mi”, long jump; and Chris VanederMeer. 11’6”. pole vault. The Scots" depth was also apparent in the running events as the open 4(X)-meter dash threesome of Alan Aho. 51.7, Chris Holiday. 53.3 and Brad Allen 53.6. and the 800-meter run team of Jesse Cryderman. 2:04 8. John Myers. 2:07.2. and Ben Potgeter. both swept their races. Other Scot first place finishers were Alan Aho, 23.7. 200-meter dash; Ben Potgeter. 4:44.9. 1600-meter run; Ben Lille. 10:27.6. 3200-meter run; and Chad Neff. 41.8. 300-meter hurdles Caledonia’s Keith Bohez won the long jump event in the Scots' dual meet against Coop­ ersville last week. Bohez cleared 20’1/2” in his winning leap. Scot girls’ track finished dual meet season with win The Caledonia girls’ track team finished its dual meet season with an impressive 81-47 win over Coopersville Thursday afternoon. The win evened the Scot ladies’ dual meet record at 4-4 For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIHED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. The winning relay teams were the 3200-meter unit of BenPotgeter. Chris Holiday. Jesse Cryderman and John Myers. 8:43.3; the 1600-meter relay team of Brad Allen. Karl Hoffman. Chad Neff and Chris Holiday. 3:37.9; and the 800-meter relay team of Brad Allen, Keith Bohez. John Winquest and Alan Aho. 1:33.4. O.K. Gold boys track final standings are Caledonia 7-0, South Christian 6-1, Coopersville 5-2, Cedar Spr­ ings 4-3. Hudsonville 3-4. Kenowa Hills 2-5, F.H. Nor­ thern 1-6, Wayland 0-7. Caledonia won both the boys BOO and 400 M relay events in their last dual meet of the season against the Coopersville Broncos. Keith Bohez hands off to John Winquest in both events. TEST DRIVE & SELL YOURSELF The White Outdoor FR-1800 Zero-Radius Turning Tractor S 6,299ONLY s171 per month (130’9”) and shot put (33’0”), and Sheri Vredevoogd with a secondplace finish in the long jump with a personal best jump of !4’3MT. The 3200-meter relay team of Sarah Flegel. Meredith Denison. Carrie Peterson, and Jody Hatrick was first in 11:19.2, and the 800-meter cont to next page Liz Mast won both the shot put and discus with throws of 31’0” and 130’8”. while Sheri Vredevoogd was third in the shot and Heather Polmanteer was second in the discus. The 3200-meter relay team of Heather Dodge, Katie Sobczak, Carrie Peterson and Jodi Hatrick. was first in 10:49.5. The 800-meter relay team of Heather Bums, Kelly Veiling, Amanda Wolfert and Wendy Faber was first in 1:54.3. The 400 relay team of Burns, Veiling, Dorothy Benham and Faber won with a 55.2-second clocking and the 1600 relay team of Dodge. Sarah Parbel, Wolfert and Karyn Duba won with their best time of the year, 4:22.0. Faber won both the 100and the 200-meter dashes with times of 13.4 and 28.2, respectively, with Burns finishing second in both events. Duba won the 1600-meter run in 5:23.1, and was follow­ ed by teammate Parbel, who finished second. Sobczak won the 800-meter run in 2:28.4, where Peterson finished third and Flegel won the 3200 run in 11:56.5 and was followed by Meredith Denison in se­ cond and Jill Leatherman in third. Wendy Faber won both the 100 and 200 M dashes in last week's meet against Coopersville. Caledonia’s other points came on Missy DykgraaTs third in the 100 hurdles, and Dorothy Benham's second in the 300 hurdles. Price includes 62" side-discharge mower deck. Big lawns take time. But you can cut your big lawn down to size, and your mowing time in half with the FR-1800. This compact, 18 HP lawn mower with dual hydrostatic drive and individual lever controls provides true zero-radius steering. 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Maintenance - Fire Dept. 10. Planning Commission Appointment 11. Cemeteries 12. Barber School 13. Workshops 14. Committee Reports 15. Any Other Business (305) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 18, 1993 / Page 19 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MIDDLEVILLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND TO DESIGNATE THE BOUNDARIES OF AUTHORITY DISTRICT NUMBER ONE At a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, held in the Village Hall in said Village on the 27th day of Apnl. 1993. at 7fl0 o’clock am Local Time Present Oliver, Bray, Mugridge, French and Schellingec Absent: Myers, Vandenberg The following preamble and resolution were offered by Bray and seconded by Mugridge. WHEREAS, pursuant to the findings made by Resolution adopted on March 23. 1993. by the Village Council of the Village of Middleville (the "Village”), the Village held a public hearing on Tuesday. April 20, 1993 at 6:45 o'clock p.m in the Village hall located at 100 East Main. Middleville. Michigan to consider the establishment of a Local Development Finance Authority and the designation of the boundanes of an Authority district in ac­ cordance with Act 281 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1906 ("Act 281”); and WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly given by publication on March 30, 1993 in the Middleville Sun and News and on March 30,1993 in the Grand Rapids Press, and by first class mail, return receipt requested on March 26,1993, pursuant to Act 281. and WHERAS, at the public hearing the Village Council heard comments and questions and considered objections to the establishment of the Authority and the boundaries of the proposed Authority District and to other related matters pertaining to the Village pro­ ceedings under Act 281, and WHEREAS, a portion of the land included in the proposed Authority District, a legal description of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, is owned by Middleville Tool & Die Company, Inc. ("MT&D"); and WHEREAS. MT4D has proposed the construction of its new manufacturing facilities on said property, which Project constitutes "eligible property" within the meaning of Sec­ tion 2(h) of Act 281 and which Project is reasonably expected to have the effect of transfer­ ring employment of less than fifty (50) or more fulltime jobs from the Township of Yankee Springs to said property; and WHEREAS, the taxing units included in the proposed Authority District are the Coun­ ty of Barry (the “County”), the Kent Intermediate School District, the Thomapple Kellogg School District (the "School District”), the Township of Thornapple (the "Township”), Grand Rapids Community College District and the Village; and WHEREAS, the Thornapple Kellogg School District is the only taxing unit which levied twenty percent (20%) or more of the ad valorem taxes levied in 1992 against all property located in the proposed Authority District; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the public interest of the Village and its residents to proceed under Act 281 and establish a Local Development Finance Authority and designate the boundaries of an authority district. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS 1 Establishment and Name There is hereby created, established and incorporated a Local Development Finance Authority, designated the MIDDLEVILLE LOCAL DEVELOP­ MENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (the Authority") pursuant to and in accordance with Act 281 The Authority shall be a public body corporate which may sue and be sued in any court of the State of Michigan 2 Public Purpose The Authority is established pursuant to Act 281 by the Village to accomplish the public purposes enumerated in Section 1(1) of Act 281 including, without limitation, the use of tax increment financing and other permitted means to create jobs, promote economic growth and development, strengthen the local tax base and to eliminate the conditions and causes of unemployment, underemployment and joblessness. 3 Powers To accomplish the public purpose set forth in paragraph 2, above, the Board of the Authority may do the following: (a) Study and analyze unemployment, underemployment, and joblessness and the impact of growth upon the authority district or districts. (b) Plan and undertake the construction, renovation, repair, remodeling, rehabilita­ tion, restoration, preservation, or reconstruction of a public facility, as defined in Act 281. (c) Develop long-range plans, in cooperation with the Village Planning Commis­ sion, to promote the growth of the authority district or districts, and take the steps that are necessary to implement the plans to the fullest extent possible to create jobs and promote economic growth. (d) Develop and implement any tax increment financing plan or development plan necessary to achieve the purposes of Act 281 in accordance with the powers of the Authority as granted by Act 281. (e) Make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the Board s powers and the performance of its duties. (a) Village Members Seven (7) Members appointed by the Village President sub­ ject to the approval of the Village Council. (b) Additional Members One (1) Member appointed by the County Board of Com­ missioners; and One (1) Member appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Grand Rapids Com­ munity College; and Two (2) Members appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Thornapple Kellogg School District Additional Members serving on the Board pursuant to this subparagraph shall only vote on matters relating to the authority districts located within the respective local unit of government by whom they are appointed to the Board. (c) Terms Each Member of the Board shall serve for a term of four (4) years except the Members first appointed who shall serve for the following terms (i) Of the Members appointed by the Village, one (1) shall serve for a term of one (1) year, two (2) shall serve for a term of two (2) years, two (2) shall serve for a term of three (3) years and two (2) shall serve for a term of four (4) years; (ii) Of the Members appointed by the School District, one (1) shall serve for a term of one (1) year and one (1) shall serve for a term of three (3) years, and (Hi) The Member appointed by the County and the Community College shall serve for a term of four (4) years. (d) Vacancies An appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board shall be made in the same manner as the original appointment An appointment to fill an unexpired term of a member shall be for the unexpired portion of the term only. (e) Compensation Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reim­ bursed for actual and necessary expenses (f) Chairperson The Board shall elect a chairperson (g) Oath of Office Before assuming the duties of office, each Member shall qualify by taking and subscribing to the constitutional oath of office. (h) Rules of Procedure The Board shall adopt rules governing its procedure and the holding of regular and special meetings, subject to the approval by the Village Council Meetings of the Board shall be open to the public in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. being Act 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended (i) Public Records The financial records of the Authority shall be open to the public in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. being Act 442 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended. All expenses of the Authority shall be publicized annually in accordance with Act 281. (j) Director The Board, in its discretion, may employ and fix the compensation of a Director, subject to the approval of the Village Council The Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Board A Member of the Board is not eligible to hold the posi­ tion of Director. Before entering upon the duties of the office, the Director shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office and shall furnish bond by posting a bond in the sum of $25,000.00. The Bond shall be payable to the Authority for the use and benefit of the Authority, approved by the board and filed with the Village Clerk. The premium on the bond shall be considered an operating expense of the Authority, payable from funds available to the Authority for expenses of operation The Director shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority Subject to th* approval of the Board, the Director shall supervise and be responsible for the prepara tion of plans and the performance of the functions of the Authority in the manner authorized by Act 281. The Director shall attend the meetings of the Board and shall render to the board and to the Village Council a regular report covering the activities and financial condition of the Authority. If the Director is absent or disabled, the Board may designate a qualified person as acting Director shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office and furnish bond as required of the Director. The Director shall furnish the board with information or reports governing the operation of the Authority as the Board requires. (k) Treasurer The Board may appoint or, subject to the approval of the Village, employ and fix the compensation of a Treasurer who shall keep the financial records of the Authority and who, together with the Director, if a Director is appointed, shall approve all vouchers for the expenditure of funds of the Authority The Treasurer shall perform other duties as may be delegated by the Board and shall furnish bond in an amount as prescribed by the Board. (l) Secretary The Board may appoint or, subject to the approval of the Village, employ and fix the compensation of a Secretary who shall maintain custody of the official seal and records, books, documents, or other papers not required to be maintained by the Treasurer. The Secretary shall attend meetings of the Board and keep a record of its proceedings and shall perform other duties as may be delegated by the Board (m) Legal Counsel The Board may retain legal counsel to advise the board in the proper performance of its duties. The legal counsel may represent the Authority in actions brought by or against the Authority. (n) Other Personnel The Board may employ other personnel considered necessary by the Board, subject to the approval of the Village (o) Retirement The employees of the Authority may be eligible to participate in municipal retirement and insurance programs of the Village as if they were civil ser vice employees on the same basis as civil service employees. 6 Fiscal Year The Authority shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year beginning January 1 and ending December 31. (f) Acquire by purchase or otherwise on terms and conditions and in a manner the Authority considers proper, own or lease as a lessor, or lessee, convey, demolish, relocate, rehabilitate, or otherwise dispose of real or personal property, or rights or interests in that property, which the authority determines is reasonably necessary to achieve the purjxises of Act 281. and to grant or acquire licenses, easements and options with respect to the property. 7 Budget The Director of the Authority shall prepare and submit for the approval of the Board a budget for the operation of the Authority for the ensuing fiscal year, subject to the prior approval of the Village Council, in accordance with Section 19 of Act 281 If a Director is not employed by the Board, the budget shall be prepared in the same manner designated by the Board. (g) Improve land, prepare sites for buildings, including the demolition of existing structures, and construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, restore and preserve, equip, im­ prove. maintain, repair or operate a building, and any necessary or desirable ap­ purtenances to a building as provided in Section 12(3) of the Act for the use, in whole or in part, of a public or private person or corporation, or a combination thereof. 8 Dissolution Upon completion of the purposes for which the Authority was organiz­ ed, the Authority shall be dissolved by resolution of the Village Council. The property and assets of the Authority remaining after the satisfaction of all obligations of the Authon ty shall belong to the Village or to an agency or instrumentality designated by resolution of the Village. (h) Fix, charge and collect fees, rents, and charges for the use of the building or property or a part of a building or property under the Board's control, or a facility in the building or on the property, and pledge the fees, rents and charges for the payment of Revenue Bonds issued by the Authority. 9 Effective Date Publication and Filing This Resolution shall be effective upon (a) the publication of the Resolution, One (1) time, in full, in the Sun and News, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village and (b) filing of a certified copy of the Resolution with the Secretary of State. (i) Lease a building or property or part of a building or property under the Board's control. (j) Accept grants and donations of property, labor, or other things of value from a public or private source. 10. Prior Resolutions All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and tha same are hereby rescinded Yeas: Oliver, Bray, Mugridge, French and Schellinger. Nays: None. Absent: Myers, Vandenberg RESOLUTION ADOPTED STATE OF MICHIGAN ) Cheryl Hooper ) ss Village Clerk COUNTY OF BARRY ) Village of Middleville I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan (the "Village") do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and com­ plete copy of a resolution adopted by the Village Council at a regular meeting on the 27th day of April, 1993. the original of which is one file in my office Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act No 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, including in the case of a special Of rescheduled meeting, notice by posting at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for the meeting (k) Acquire and construct public facilities, as defined in Act 281 (l) Incur costs in connection with the performance of the Board s authonzed func­ tions including, but not limited to. administrative costs, and architects, engineers, legal and accounting fees (m) Plan, propose and implement an improvement to a public facility on eligible property to comply with the barrier free design requirements of the State Construc­ tion Code promulgated under the State Construction Code Act of 1972. as amended. (n) Issue bonds and otherwise finance the authonzed activities of the Authority pursuant to the terms and conditions of Act 281, provided that the Authority may exercise any and all powers authonzed by the Resolution and Act 281. notwithstan­ ding that bonds are not issued by the Authonty (o) In general, and subject to such limitations and conditions as are or may be presenbed by law. to exercise such other powers which now are hereafter may be conferred by law upon an authonty organized pursuant to Act 281 as amended from time to time, and for the foregoing purposes 4 Authority District The boundanes of the Authonty District within which the Autnonty shall exercise its powers are desenbed on Exhibit A attached hereto This Authonty District shall be known as Authonty District Number One (the District”) The Village snail not incorporate additional property in the District without further notice and public hearing pursuant to Act 281 5 Board The Authonty shall be under the supervision and control of a Board cons sting of the following: IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereto affixed my official signature on this 27th day of April. 1993. A D. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk Village of Middleville EXHIBIT A MIDDLEVILLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORITY DISTRICT NUMBER ONE Land in the VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, described as follows: The Middleville Industrial Park according to the recorded plat thereof. Viilage of Mid dlevtlle, Barry County, Michigan said plat recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 1 in the Barry County Register of Deeds Office. �Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 18. 1993 Phone 795-3345 for SUN & NEWS ACTION ADS! SCOT GIRLS’ TRACK, continuedfrom previous page relay team of Heather Bums, Kelly, Velting. Amanda Wolfert and Wendy Faber was first in 1 54.1. In the 100-meter hurdles. Missy Dykgraff was first in 17.5 seconds, and Sheri Vredevoogd was second in 18.5. Dorothy Benham was second in the 300 hurdles and Vregevoogd was third In the springs. Wendy Faber was third in both the 100- and 200-mcter dashes while Amanda Wolfert was second in the 400 Karyn Duba was first in the 1600- and 800 meter runs with times 5:27.7 and 2:25.9 clockigs. which was a new junior record. Sarah Parbel was second in both of the races and she scored some of the meet’s most important points bv edging out Forest Hills Karey Whitaker by 1.2 seconds in a great time of 2:33.8. in the open 800 Sarah Flegel was the winner in the 3200-meter run with a winning time of 12:03.2, followed by Meredith Denison and J ill Leatherman The 1600-meter relay team of Amanda Wolfert. Dorothy Benham. Sarah Parbel. and Alb You-Can-Eat TURKEY DINNER Sat., May 22 • 5-7:30 PM s6.00 Adults s3.50 .6-12 FREE .5-Under Sponsored by Bowne Center United Methodist Church Located at the corner of 84th St. I & Alden Nash (M-60) —4 FARO'S from ITALIAN us aI "_________ * Karyn Duba was first with a winning time of 4:28.6. The girls’ track team placed fifth in the Greenville Relays Saturday. May 8 The final team scores were Rockford 126. Grand Rapids 119. Lowell 58. Cedar Spr­ ings 51. Caledonia 45. Ionia 32, Reeths Puffer 31. Lakeview 14. and Grand Rapids Union 3. The Scots were able to win three of the 16 events, finish­ ed second once, fourth twice, and were fifth two times. Winning the discus relay were Liz Mast. Heather Polmanteer and Heather Bums with a combined toss of 266’8”. Karyn Duba was first in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:18.4. and the "Iron Ladies” relay team of Heather Breen. Heather Polmanteer. Sheri Vredevoogd and Liz Mast cruished to first place in the field event participant 400 m relay in 59.8 seconds The cight-mile relay team of Sarah Flegel. Sarah Parbel. Meredith Denison, and Jill Leatherman was second to Muskegon Reeths Puffer (53:43.8) by 13 seconds with a time of 53:56.2. The shot put relay team of Shen Vredevoogd. Heather Polmanteer and Liz Mast was fourth with a combined throw of 79’8Vi”, and the spring medley team of Karyn Duba. Amanda Wolfert. Wendy Faber, and Sarah Parbel was fourth with a time of 3:07.7. The Greenville medley (100-200-300-400) team of Heather Bums, Kelly Velting, Wendy Faber and Heather Dodge, was fifth with a time of 2:33.2. and the 400 relay team of Heather Bums. Kelly Velting. Dorothy Benham, and Wendy Faber was fifth in 54.0 seconds. For Sale \pSTFyj ; J Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville BOAT DOCKS NOW STOCKING Complete line of Tommy dock products. See our display for easy setup. Durkee Lumber, Alto 868-6026. Ph. 795-7911 ^^AOPEN 7 NIGHTS W I'? Suri.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. kij! NEW SUB: Turkey and Bacon - Try It! FOR SALE Yamaha Organ FS-100. Excellent condition. Asking $2500 or best offer. Call after 3pm. 891-1630. ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 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V ™ — SAME VALUE OR LESS — large 14” Pizza <r 9 9 pepperoni 3 No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Offer PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 100% Heel Cheewr HfMf $ vNarotMCvsroMfiis nr aaovr rxaos hua NOW OPEN — Outside Deck for ______ Dining and Dancing______ On M-37 North of Middleville Open 7 Days a Week Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 Sun. Thurt. 3:30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-05-25.pdf 2760dca717cf7ca3dd8712062804772e PDF Text Text The, ....... JNews Huxinp.MI 49058 Permit No. 7 - >-—^^y^rriyi Tiiini «&- &r. BULK 1 ATE U I. POSTAGE PAID Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 279 I May 25, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Caledonia Schools break ground for middle school by Barbara Gall Staff Water As present and future mid­ dle school students looked on. Caledonia community and school officials together dug into the earth last week and of­ ficially broke ground for a new middle school facility In the background, the real ground breaking then began as a Georgetown Construction bulldozer roared to life and began the grading work for the new building The ceremony last Wednes­ day marked the culmination of years of planning by school officials and parents, first to determine how to plan for the growing school population and then how to encourage community support to finance the new school. Participants and guests at the event followed the old Penn Central railroad bed to the ground breaking site, which overlooks the actual location of the new facility The Caledonia Middle School band provided some holiday flavor and a welcom­ ing note to the arriving au­ dience Third-graders from all three Caledonia elementary schools were invited to attend, as they will be the first class to complete all three middle school years at the new building. The CMS Student Council represented the present mid­ dle school students. Participating in the actual ground breaking ceremony were: Dan Adnanse and Kathy Jackson, who cochaired thc FACTS committee which recommended a new middle school as the first step in the district’s longrange building program — Patricia Cavner. presi­ dent of the CHS Class of 1939 and former Caledonia librarian. — Former school board members Dave Clark. Jim Newell and Bob Powers, all of whom helped with the pur chase of the property for the new building —- w It was a big moment for future Caledonia middle school students as school and community officials broke ground last week for a new middle school. Participating in the ceremony were (from left) Sharon Oatley, president of the Caledonia School Board; Kathy Jackson and Dan Adrianse of the FACTS committee. Glen Klaver, president of the Caledonia Village Council; resident Ed Trutsch; CHS alumna Pat Cavner, school board member Jim Gless; Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good; school board member Bernard Nagel, former board member Bob Powers; CMS teacher Buzz Leatherman; CMS Student Senate President Heather Pelletier; Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers and former school board members Dove Clark and Jun Newell Ceremonies to be held Monday, May31 Middleville Memorial Day parade set The held Monday. May 31 will step off at 10:15 a.m. from the east drive of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Anyone who would like to participate in the annual tribute to soldiers who have died in all wars can do so by calling 945-9107. Kids on bicycles, civic groups, individuals, any type of organization, horses, cars and floats of all kinds are welcome to join the parade. The TK band will lead the parade to add to the color. The parade will travel to Ml Hope Cemetery, where a fly­ over will take place. The 1st. Michigan, light artillery. Bait. "A" representing the Civil War era, will be al the cemetery for the firing of the cannon. Following a short ceremony conducted by V.F.W. Post 7548 there will be a 21 gun salute, and a bugler will play taps. IJ Former Coledonio School Board members Dave Clark (left), Jim Newell and Bob Powers all played a role in the purchase of the 150-ocre site for the new middle school and a future elementary school. — Jerry Good, Caledonia Township Supervisor — Glen Klaver, President of the Caledonia Village Council. — Brian “Buzz” Leather man. CHS graduate and a teacher in the district for the past 27 years. Leatherman represented the middle school faculty. — Heather Pelletier, presi­ dent of the CMS Student Council. — Edward Trutsch, a Caledonia resident who has had a child or grandchild at tending a Caledonia school every year for the past 50 years. Also on hand were Sh Ground brooking, Pogo 5 In This Issue... Veterans listen to the ceremony at Hope Cemetery as they wart to fire a 21-gun salute to their fallen comrades This scene, from 1991, will be recreated again this year on Memorial Day. Caledonia Township approves Bykerk rezoning request Caledonia planners OK home occupation permit Thomapple Twp. discuss special land use permit • Close-Up gives TK students ‘hands on’ experience �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middloville, Ml / May 25, 1993 Close-Up gives TK students special ‘hands-on’ experience Congressman Pete Hoekstra talks with the Thornapple Kellogg students on the steps of the Capitol. Breakfast at the Rayburn Building started off Capitol Hill Day for the group that included (from left) Joylynn Meyers, Angela Jerkatis, Melanie Mayet, Leigh Flynn, Chorlyne Janose, William Baldry, Matthew Polhemus, and Michael Burris. "The goal of this program is to get the students involved in the interworkings of our government.” said TK teacher Dan Erb. who accom­ panied the group. Once the group arrived, teachers had their own agenda for the week and would get back together with their students for dinner. The students were schedul­ ed to attend seminars with members of Congress, and meet with journalists, lob- by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Many teachers agree that students learn the most from actual experience in a par­ ticular area of study That hands on experience is exactly what 11 Thornapple Kellogg juniors and seniors got in late April when they flew from Grand Rapids to Washington DC. to par ticipatc in a high school pro­ gram operated by the Close Up Foundation. PROPOSAL A informational Forum Wednesday, May 26 — 7:00 P-M. — Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium PUBLIC INVITED Panelists: Hon. Robert Bender - State Representative Craig Starkweather - Senator Jack Welborn’s Chief of Staff Gerald Hunsburger - Assistant Superintendent for Business, Kent Intermediate School District Stephen Garrett - Superintendent Thornapple Kellogg Each of six busses of students chose one representative to speak to over 300 students and teachers about what the week meant to them at the final banquet on Friday night. TK's Shannon Mc­ Clelland was one of those chosen. A Spanish inter­ preter is beside Mc­ Clelland to translate her talk for the Puerto Rican students in attendance. byists, government officials and political figures to learn more about the governmental process. “We offer students the op­ portunity to see Washington as a living city by taking them into the buildings they often see only on television and then questioning law and policy makers they may only read about." said Steve Janger. EARLY DEADLINES ...because of the holiday, % •J remmoEP for: The Si in and News ITRPLE VRLEEY news-- LflKjRudO0| ^’news All DISPLAY AD COPY deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday classified deadline is Noon Friday president of the Close Up Foundation The TK students who at­ tended were seniors Bill Baldry. Michael Burris. Leigh Flynn. Corey Heald. Angela Jerkatis. Melanie Mayet. Shannon McClelland and Joylynn Meyers, and juniors Charyne Janose. Joshua Parker and Matthew Pohemus. They were part of a group of 99 students from West Michigan who attended. The students and teachers were kept busy throughout Wednesday Thursday. Capitol Hill day. was spent in committee hear­ ings. at the Library of Con­ gress. and the Supreme Court Friday was a free day that gave the group the chance to do some exploring on their own. According to Erb. they went to the recently opened HokK'aust Museum and were really impressed. Each museum visitor was given the name of person from the holocaust. As they toured the museum, they learned more about their person, in­ cluding if they had died or survived the holocaust. "The museum really had state of the art equipment and it was very effective because you felt as though you knew the person you followed. “ ex­ plained Erb The tired, but educated group arrived home on Satur­ day. May I The cost of the trip was rais­ ed through donations and stu­ dent fund-raisers, including money from the pop machines in the high school and the sale of environmental T-shirts. Several local groups also made contributions including the Middleville Rotan, (he Thornapple Kellogg Educa tion Association. United Auto Workers Local 1002 and Van Dy ken Disposal. Darla Stewart selected Middleville Rotary ‘Student of the Month’ band director and youth group member, she has exhibited many leadership qualities by leading and directing TK's 120-member marching band and by teaching third- and fourth-grade students at her church. As a student teacher assis tant for the middle school band, she not only assists but also instructs. Future plans include a medical and dental office assistant degree al Ross Medical School. SUNSATrONS “Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS." a* ■ Darla Stewart 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro's Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 a m to8pm ,Open al 8 am. Saturday Senior Darla Stewart, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs Bruce Stewart of Middleville, was selected as the "Rotary Student of the Month" for May at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Because of her active role as senior drum major, student We will be CLOSED Saturday, May 29 ...to celebrate the marriage of Jennifer Joyce (sister and co-worker) and Ken Pedley. We Will REOPEN Tuesday, June 1 Cast June 2 ballots at political election sites J-Ad Graphics News Service On Wednesday. June 2. the State of Michigan will con­ duct a special election Voters should note that though this election does con­ cern school funding, it is not a school election Voters, therefore, should go to the polling places in their townships where they vote in political elections Any citizen not sure of where to vote should contact his or her township clerk. Things are going up! Watch our new building under construction at Pastoor's. Moving soon to better serve you! y ‘D'ho.tnappCe Wm! & Q^t Shop 114 River Street Phone 616-795-3331 Middleville, Michigan 49333 OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5:30; Fn 9-6; Sat. 9-5 Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend! �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 25, 1993 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Local doctor vies for racquetball championship Scott and 6-year-old Mark are entertained while their folks have a chance to work off some of the frustrations of the day. "I really didn’t expect to go this far." Showerman said. "But. I’ve had a lot of support from my family and friends After winning at the by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg regional competition, her son Mark couldn't resist slipping in a comment during the din­ ner prayer. "Thank you God for letting my mom be champ! Meanwhile. Showermans family and friends will wait for result of her national competition. Today’s youth deserve praise A special informational meeting on Proposal A will be held in the Thornapplc Kellogg High School Auditorium Wednes­ day, May 26, at 7 p.m. May is a very, very busy month in schools. But May is also a great month It is the time that we are able to assess the school year and see the accomplishments of our students, which here at Thornapple Kellogg we can take great pride in I’m not sure if it was at the Rotary Honor Student Recogni­ tion Banquet or during the honors assembly on Wednesday that I was thinking of the "Superintendent s Comer” and what 1 Showerman, who has already been on the court, takes a few minutes to relax when her husband. Dr Gary Miller, arrives at the club. might write this week I have written much during this last month about Proposal A and how important it is for the Thornapplc Kellogg Schools that the people of Michigan support this proposal We must have the support to continue to provide the pro­ grams that will insure that our students can become all that they can become This year, 73 percent of our graduating class will be going on to advanced education, many to outstanding col­ leges and universities with nationally recognized programs Thornapplc Kellogg has an excellent academic program, with expanding offerings in advanced placement college courses Our band, music, athletics, and physical education, vocational, and art programs are excellent Thornapple Kellogg has two computer teams invited to participate in na­ tional competition Only 45 teams are invited nationwide TK has a growing gifted and talented program. Our students par ticipatc in Olympics of the Mind, the Science Olympiad. Quiz Bowl, forensics and the local, state and national Close-Up program In addition. TK is part of the Kent Intermediate School District, through which we are able to provide a comprehen­ sive special education program and provide our students the opportunity for vocational education through the Kent Skills Center. Criticism of the public schools and our young people seems to be the thing to do today. 1 believe that our schools are getting better. 1 also believe that today’s young people are better prepared than they have ever been. It’s just that so much more is required. If we do not move ahead, then we fall behind. All of this places great pressure on the youth of today Today’s youth face a far different world than faced by most adults who graduated even a few short years ago. What is this world like? From the eyes of a recent graduate, Bethann DeHaan, who wrote in a student publication in her senior English class: Society’s Pressure "A I D S., love war. death, drugs, alcohol, lies, television, religion, environment... pressure from society! It isn’t rare to hear millions of different points of view about these topics and many others, only to find that you become confused inside, and this tends to create problems. "People just don't understand or comprehend how difficult it is to be a teen living in the 1990s. We are constantly faced with difficult decisions and constant pressure from our peers and society. It often seems like the answers cannot be found anywhere. We sometimes go to extraordinary measures to try and find those answers, fit in. or we fall and let the pressure of society take over. When, or if. we don’t find those answers or feelings, we may give up and turn to dangerous measures. We have all probably felt like giving up at one tune or another, but we must hold on and take one day at a time and realize that we will, and can. make it through the situation “A lot of individuals with the drastic changes that are taking place m their lives. We say we like it just the way it is now. or maybe the other way. we hate it. Everyone changes, the day changes and we grow from changes. "When you arc faced with an obstacle, talk to someone There is someone out there who cares and is w illing to help Don’t try to take it into your own hands, get help ‘ Please don’t be taken by society’s pressure Don’t waste your precious chance to be an individual and make a difference in this work!. We are all worth it. Yes. Bethann. you are all worth it! It must be our highest goal to insure that each young person has that precious chance to be an individual and make a difference in our world today “ s: SORE FEET / ANKLES? ANKLES Assignment accepted! !g|; Medicare, PPO. HMO || Diabetics •• Adults Adults & 6l Children Children Foot Foot Problems Prob KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 :g by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Little do most of the pa­ tients of Middleville doctor Linnette Showerman realize that under her professional medical exterior lies a com­ petitive racquetbail player. She’s been good enough to take lop honors in local, regional and state competi­ tions. and now she has her sights set on the nationals. Showerman started playing racquetball as a form of relax­ ation several years ago when she was an intern. She stills finds it "extreme­ ly relaxing'' especially after a long day "It’s a whole different world for me.” she explained. "I am viewed as a person and not as a rote.” The next test of her raquetbail skills will come at the na­ tional raquetball tournament this week in Houston. Showerman will face top­ seeded women players from all over the country in the 35-40 age category Up until this time, she has always taken part in open competition, but for the na­ tionals she has decided it would be best for her to stick to an age category Preparation for this com­ petition consists of playing three to four times a week at the Michigan Athletic Club in Grand Rapids where there is always someone willing to compete, including her hus­ band, Dr. Gary Miller Showerman laughed about one other thing that she had to be sure to take with her. a lucky outfit. "It’s this kind of hideous, flourescent green and purple print and it must be distracting to my competition.’’ she said. The club has child care, so their two sons, 4-year-old Dr. Linnette Showemnon gets in some practice time at the racquetball court in Grand Rapids. A Time for TK graduate receives degree from GVSC Memories A Time for Remembering Lisa Mane Wyatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wyatt of Cherry Valley Road, Mid­ dleville, has received her bachelor of business ad­ ministration degree in finance from Grand Valley State University. Commencement excercises were held at the Field House Complex in Allendale Satur­ day. May 1. TK Band Boosters to meet Thursday The TK Band Boosters will be having a meeting Thurs­ day. May 27. at 7 p m. in the band room at the high school. The purpose will be to elect officers, make plans for future projects and to selected committees ' Qtate Sank TK graduate on dean’s list at Grand Valley Denise Wyatt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Wyatt of Middleville, was on the dean's list at Grand Valley State University for the winter A student must have at least In recognition of those who have served our country, all our facilities will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 1993, ALEDONIA f Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville \ 267 E Main St Caledonia 891-8113 303 Arlington 3205 68<h St S E Dutton Middleville 693-6337 qualify for this honor. LENDER 795-3361 FDIC �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 25, 1993 Gun Lake Women’s Club presents scholarships Rachel Hillman, a senior at Thornapple-Kellogg High School, received a $500 col­ lege scholarship May 12 from the Gun I>ake Women's Club. Hillman was one of four area senior girls given $500 scholarships by the club. The others included Kelly Jansen of Delton Kellogg High School, Rebekah Bouwens of Wayland High School, and Lisa Whitaker of Marlin High School. Hillman is the daughter of Paul and Olivia Hillman of Patterson Road in Mid­ dleville. She is attending Taylor University next fall and hopes to eventually ob­ tain her doctorate and teach. Scholarships were awarded based on grade point average, the students' involvement in extracurricular activities, the students' leadership abilities, whether the students had re­ ceived other scholarships, and how well they did in an interview with the scholar­ ship selection committee. Hillman has a 3.76 grade point average, is president of the National Honor Society, a member of the student council, and has done volun­ teer work fcx several organi­ zations. The Gun I^ake Women's Club awards scholarships every spring. Money for the scholarships is raised through an annual fashion show and other events. The scholarship presentations were made at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake. Rachel Hillman (front left)) receives her scholarship from the Gun Lake Women's Club. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45 a m . 11 00 a m & 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer 4 Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music. Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world' Sunday Services....... 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:43 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11 00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................ 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer..................6 45 p.m. Awana............................................................. 6:45 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night.......... 6:30 p.m. Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Peace Reformed Church Sunday Morning Worship ..9:30 a.m. (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ,11:10a.m. Sunday School.................................... ..6:30p.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director 091 -oOZo 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville, Vt mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9.30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church (616) 795-2391 Sunday Mass.....................9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST “People Who Care" Phone 891-9259 Sunday School Worship Service Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 9p0t> MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a m Sunday School............................... 1115 a m Evening Worship Service.............. 6:00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pac.tor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Church where everybody s somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" 111 Church Street Sunday School.......................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Momng Worsbp....................... <0 30 a.m Sunday Evening Worship......................... 6 00 pm Wea Mcwee* Prayer & Bc*e S»udy. .7-00 p m ^ou^oaaor ^e.xr» \AjxCkr Sunday School........................................9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 4 12200 Chief Nixmday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages i Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Sunday School................. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.......... 11:00 a m Evening Worship 6:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. ]oel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 - Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School Wednesday '■Family Night” 6 00 p m Imptmf, Pomh«, Relnani, Rnfid Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 8 30 a m 9:45 am. 1100 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler (Eljr (Old 3>imt JUrtljodiet (Church WOO am ..11-00am. 600p.m. 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 ChiWren i Church, Youth Worship during morning semen. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening soviet! Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Morning Worship.......................... 11 00 a m “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services (Come join our family ... God s family) WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Services — Sunday Schoo Morning Worship Evening Worship and Sunday School........................................9:30a.m. exciting fellowship" Sun. Morning Worship..............10:30 a.m. Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m.Sunday Services......................................... 10:30 a m Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Wesleyan Church "a new KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Mark A. Beers. Pastor • 698-9024 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Qftuiucs llnitcb iJrcll|rcii (£l|urd| Rev. Gerald Van Oyen CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave SU gCr V Church School. Sunday......................... 10 00 am Morning Worship...... 11 00 a m * Evening Worship . 6 00 p m Wed Fellow chip . .7 30 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 25, 1993 I Page 5 GROUND BREAKING, continued from front Middle school and elementary students attending the ground breaking ceremony for the $16 million middle school celebrated with popsicles provided by the school food services department. The reel ground breaking took place when this bulldozer went into action after the ceremonial spadework was over. Posing with CMS Principal Clark Volz (second from riaht) ond Georgetown Construc­ tion Superintendent Marv Tolan (on the bulldozer) are Harm Perdok, Tom Van De Griend, Gordon M Bui ten dorp from GMB Architects and Engineers. Sharon Oatley Caledonia School Board members, representatives from the Caledonia PTOs. the Parents' Advisory Council, area service organizations and representatives from the ar­ chitectural and construction firms for the project. School Board President Sharon Oatley welcomed the guests and gave a brief history of the change in Caledonia educational philosophy from a “junior high” to a “middle school” concept as the best way to educate sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. She touched on the com­ munity forums organized by the FACTS committee which led to the recommendation to build a new middle school as the first step in long-range growth planning She thanked the community for approving the funding for the 750-student school and then gave the order “to break ground” for the new school. Cameras flashed and the guests applauded as the first shovels full of earth were turned over. CMS Principal Clark Volz led the students in enthused “thank-you’s,” not only for the new school, but also for the popsicles handed out to all the “kids." The building will be con­ structed on a 150-acre Kraft Avenue site that was purchas­ ed by the board in 1989. Voters approved the construc­ tion of the new facility in 1992. and it is expected to open in the fall of 1995. NEW SUMMER HOURS: 8:45-6:00 p.m. Weekdays; 9:00-12:00 Noon on Saturdays — HOMES OF THE WEEK — VILLE Gorgeous 3 BR ranch on large Color Service in June Village Cuts 207 East Main — Middleville y 795-8844 /| J Q “Now accepting appointments on Fridays and Saturdays |\ o partially 2 MIMI. MIDDLEVILLE Lovely 3 BR ranch, great starter home. Partially finished basement with rec. room & den. walking distance to schools. Mid $60s. Call Deb. 623 8357 R1M1. MIDDLEVILLE NEW LIST ING Sharp 3 bedroom, raised ranch w/l'/s baths. Rec room in bsmt, w/daylight windows, enc. porch, 2% st garage located on extra large shaded lot Call Liz. 795 9849 B1M1. GUN LAKE Sharp 2 story, 3 BR home with 75' of channel frontage, suitable lor diving & swimming. On 2 lots Liv. rm. w/FP, cedar siding, garage, chain link fencing, & fruit trees Must see! Call Liz, 795 9849 I1M2. MIDDLEVILLE Split-level ranch with 3 plus bedrooms. A decorator's delight. daylight window* down and located on corner lot with room to build a garage. Call Mary, 948-3010. Elizabeth A. Fechner and Rodney C. Eggers were united in marriage on Nov. 16, 1992 Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Monroe of Grand Rapids Parents of the groom are Mr and Mrs. Charles Eggers of Middleville The happy couple now live in Indiana I1M1. MIDDLEVILLE Starter home in excellent condition with 2 bedrooms Beautiful oak cabinets MFU 8 garage Newly redone, close to schools Priced in the 50's. Coll Koren 795 9331 Klomparens-Crumback wed June 5 s5.00 OFF Any Perm or Full potty 792-9974. Fechner-Eggers united in marriage Robert ond Roberta Wierenga will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary Monday, May 24. They were given a trip to Trout Creek Golf Resort on Little Traverse Bay in Harbor Springs by their daughters, Sheri ond Jim Vandenberg Sondi and Mike Jonker ond son Mike Wierenga. lot finished walkout basement ■Ep**yr home large deck off LagM sliders Terrific area Call ENGAGEMENTS Wierengas to mark 30th anniversary School officials also plan to build an elementary school on the site when it is needed. “Isn’t this a great day?*’ commented a smiling Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers. “Even the weather is just perfect.” The ceremony that will unite in marriage Stacey Lynn Klomparens and Michael Dean Crumback will be per­ formed on June 5. 1993. The bhde-to-be. of Grand­ ville, is the daughter of Ken and Carol Klomparens. also of Grandville. She is a graduate of Grandville High School The future groom, of Grand Rapids, is the son of Ken and Mary Lou Crumback of Caledonia He is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Grand Rapids Community College. I1M3. MIDDLEVILLE AREA Approx. 45 beautiful acres Some rolling, wooded & till­ able Borders State Land. Great for development Many building sites. Coll Potty. 792 9974. RM24. MART* SCHOOLS NEW LISTING Four 2-ocre parcels for $19,900 LC terms Cable TV and natural gas in rood Lovely country setting. Coll Deb 623 8357 □ 11M4, 5, $. GREEN LAKE AREA 3 vacant lots across from Round age Coll Deb 623 8357 Z2M3. WAYLAND AREA Beaut, fully secluded 68 81 acres w/ ponds A some woods Could be great development. Possi­ ble LC. Coll Patty. 792 9974 R1M7. COM LAKE - NEW LISTING Beautiful 40 ft channel fron­ tage. Great building site. Call Karen 795 9331 cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* 4? �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 25, 1993 Caledonia Hardware employees offer years of experience Caledonia Village Hardware recently celebrated one year at its new location on the south end of the Caledonia Village Plaza on M-37. by Barbara Gail Staff Writer Caledonia Hardware has celebrated a lot recently. Not only did the business just celebrate a year in its new quarters along M-37. it also offers customers the ex­ perience of two new part time employees. Marnon and Trayton Lull owned their own hardware store in Hopkins for 32 years before finally selling the business Now that they have come on board al Caledonia Hardware, they enjoy being “hack in the business." but without all the work of owning the business themselves “I still do miss our store sometimes.’' said Marnon. “But it was just getting to be a lot of work for us “Now we discuss this store all the way home." she smiled. The Lulls t<M>k a little time off after selling the Hopkins store to visit their son. who is stationed with the military in London. England. Their other son lives in Allendale “Our oldest son was just one year old when we bought the store, and we enjoyed V] You can't retire to faraway places if you don't have enough money. A policy from Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan can also be your retirement fund. Call today to find out more. Jim Couchenour Making your future more 1611 S. Hanover St., predictable. ■IB FAJTM BUREAU Suite 112, Hastings rfa "SURAHCE Ph. 945-3443 building it up to a successful business. " recalled Marrion. watching her husband help a Caledonia customer. “But it just wasn’t quite big enough for our son to come into the business with us." The Lulls said they have known Caledonia Hardware owners Jim Westra and Bob Bodary for a long time. “They heard we were sell­ ing our store and they gave us this offer to work at theirs,” they said “We enjoy working together We took this job so we could be back at work together again " Both the Lulls are active members of the Hopkins Methodist Church, where Trayton is a lay leader and lay speaker. Marrion also likes to crochet, while her husband says he enjoys golf and just likes to “enjoy life. " Bodary said the Lulls make a welcome addition to his staff with all their years of experience He said that the business is flourishing in its new location Gloria opened the meeting on May 18 with an article from Readers Digest. We welcome back Sue and wish her much success. As of June 1st, Barry County s largest appliance dealer will be in its new location at 500 Arlington (M-37), Middleville, Ml. 1000' south of Cavin Chev­ rolet. across from T-K Kitchen Restaurant. For a good selection of household appliances with superb service, installation, and guaranteed below competitive prices...COME SEE US!!! You asked... we got it!!! • Better than a charge card Now offenng Whirlpool Corp financing on ail brands ✓ Short application form 5 minute approval ...TILL JUNE 90 days same as cash 30, 1993 As always, free removal of old units — including refrigerators. MOM&POP'S APPLIANCES 795-8950 Open Mon. 1-8; Tues.-Thurs.-Fri. 11-6, Wed. 11-8; Sat. 9 3 at 9960 Cherry Valley (M-37). The building itself is about 25 years old. Bodary estimated, and before it became the hardware store, was the home of Caledonia Foods. Westra and Bodary pretty much gutted the building, ad­ ding about 4.000 square feet of space, a new roof, a new floor, new dry wall, rein­ sulating and putting in new heating and air conditioning systems. The spacious new quarters offer them a chance to expand their inventory over what they could sell at their location in the Caledonia Village Centre. Since moving, they have added more seasonal equip­ ment and more selection in their paint, electrical and plumbing inventories. Bodary said. “(Mir desire to offer more Io (Mir customers was one of the reasons we needed to move.” he said. Caledonia Hardware will be open Memorial Day from 8 a m. to 3 p.m. to serve all - TILL MAY 29 — 117 W. Main Downtown Middleville - STARTING JUNE 1 - 500 Arlington (M-37) 1000* soutti of Gann Chevrolet. across from T-K Kitchen x GUARANTEED! I Best weight loss for tonight was by Dorothy, runner up is Alice P. Congratulations ladies! You’re fantastic. Positive action is to use a smaller plate. HaHa box was given back by Eva. Our featured person this week is Katie. So keep her in mind, she’d love to hear from you. A thank you card was read from Alice P. We’re glad you’re back. If you can’t be at club, call Katie or Arlene or you’ll be marked absent. Area walking contest began May 17 and goes for eight weeks. Keep track of your miles and let’s go for the top 10. Our club walking challenge with Arizona group has ended for them. They walked here and back. But keep going we’ve got to get back before it gets loo hot' SRd was discussed, this year and next Keep the motivation going, you can do it. In the near future we will have a meeting on low-fat eating, what's been tried, what’s good and what's not. Next week we’ll continue discussion on label reading We closed w uh TOPS Pledge We meet Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church Please join us. Questions? Call Gloria at 698-2914 those who will be using the holiday weekend to work on — their spring house and garden ( chores. Regular hours at the store are from 8 a m. to K p m Mondays through Fridays, and from 8 a m to 5 p m on Saturdays Questions about hardware needs can be directed to the store's staff by calling 891-9255 during business hours. 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Families and Employee Groups H American Community Mutual Insurance Company HcyneOHce L.-xxwa McNqsa STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caff us for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment * Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 8919294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 25, 1993 / Page 7 Continues work on cemetery improvement Caledonia Township approves Bykerk rezoning request by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week gave its ap­ proval to a 68th Street rezon mg request after a second reading of the proposal. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission earlier this year recommended ap­ proval of the rezoning of Jeff Bykerk s property at 5150 68th Street from rural residen­ tial to light industrial A first reading of the pro­ posed zoning change was held last month The rezoning will bring the landscape business Bykerk runs at the site into com­ pliance with township zoning ordinance The board also discussed continuing improvements at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia Village In opening up a new section of the cemetery, the board plans to take out some of the old driveways and also check the soils in areas where the land is low Holes in the gravel road at the cemetery will be repaired using money from the trust fund established for the maintenance of that cemetery. The board also agreed to Mining special use permit request 'back in proper channels9 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer fhornapple Township of­ ficials and their lawyer met with Dennis Wilson’s attorney Thursday to discuss Wilson’s request for a special land use permit to mine gravel. •The meeting went well and I feel much more confi­ dent that this issue can be worked out.” said Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen The original application for the permit was presented at a public hearing in April Wilson and representatives from the mining operation of Fein Miller made the presentation. Nearly 40 other people were in attendance and they raised many questions about the proposed mineral extrac­ tion and gravel crushing operation. Their concerns were about As A Group, Mature Drivers Are A+ With Us. 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The attorney said he felt Fein-Miller client could operate under a “grand­ father” clause. Some mining equipment was even moved onto the site off Irving Road, which gave neighbors more reason to seek their own legal counsel. Last week’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting drew about 25 citizens and their lawyer. Carol Jones Dwyer. Neither Wilson nor a Fein-Miller representative was present But Boysen was able to ex­ plain that Wilson’s lawyers had sent another letter asking to go on with the special land use permit request and that they wanted to try to keep the process in the proper channels. The commission appointed a special committee, including Boysen and commission members Mark Sevald. Wes VanRhee and Chairman Jack Spencer, to meet with the township lawyer. Wilson and his lawyer last Thursday. “ That meeting went very well and I think that this whole thing will be following the proper, legal course.” Boysen said. “It’s also bound to be a lengthy process ” Boysen also said that Wilson and his counsel hoped to be able to meet with the area residents to discuss their concerns. In the meantime. Wilson is preparing his request for the permit to set up mining on Section 25 which does allow for this and a possible request for rezoning of a portion of Section 26 that is now zoned as rural residential and does not allow for mining of any kind The rezomng request would base io come to a public hear­ ing and must be approved by the Township Board, accor­ ding to Boysen W i Ison is t ry i ng to complete his request for presentation at the Planning and Zoning meeting Monday. June 21 pay Andy Snyder $250 to un­ cover grave markers that have been overgrown by grass in township cemeteries To help keep cemetery plots and headstones correctly placed, the board voted to charge a $25 ‘ marker fee” for having the sexton mark correctly each gravesite, according to directions given by the clerk. Caledonia Township Clerk Pat Snyder said that in the past, headstones occasional have not been placed quite properly , or that graves have not been dug exactly within the plot lines In other business the board - Heard a presentation by Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean explain­ ing Proposal A and its effects on Caledonia residents and schools. - Heard a first reading of an animal control ordinance. (See related story.) - Accepted a $1,770 bid from Patches Blacktop to patch 12 areas, each about 15 feet by 17 feet, in the fire department driveway. - Reappointed Planning Commissioner Roger Keating to another three year term on the commission - Authorized Snyder to in­ vestigate the least expensive way to insure the July Fourth fireworks display. - Heard a report from the Historical Commission that it has asked Senator Richard Posthumus to intervene with the official in charge of releas­ ing the funds for the Barber School. All the paperwork has been turned in. but the official has not taken action. - Approved Treasurer Ruth DeVries' recommendation to hire Char Veenstra to replace former Deputy Treasurer Gordon Lewis Lewis resign­ ed because he did not have the time to devote to the job. DeVries said. Veenstra will begin work immediately, and will earn $8.00 an hour. Caledonia Twp. to vote on animal control bv Barbara Gall ' Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week held its first reading of a proposed “animal control” ordinance that outlines the respon­ sibilities pet owners must assume regarding their animals The ordinance is intended to “protect the people of the township from annoyance, nuisance, harm and injury caused by unrestrained or annoying dogs or other animals. ” Triggered originally by some complaints about incessently barking dogs, the ordinance states that dog owners cannot permit their pets to disturb neighbors by loud or frequent barking, yelping or howling. The ordinance also outlines a “leash law.” which requires owners to keep their animals on their own properly. Female dogs in heat also must be kept confined, unless on a leash or in a dog run. Included in the ordinance is a section allowing the township to deal with an animal deemed vicious. Failure to enforce any order by the township to confine or destroy a vicious anjmal will be considered a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment. The ordinance requires all dogs over six months of age to be licensed and sets a limit of three dogs per owner, except for litters of puppies under six months of age. This limit does not apply to persons who lawfully operate kennels under existing township regulations, nor does it require persons who already own more than three licensed dogs to dispose of their pets. However, the proposed or­ dinance specifies that each person owning or operating a kennel must obtain a kennel license from the county and comply with all provisions both of the Kent County Animal Control Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordinance Violating this provision also is a misdeameanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not ex­ ceeding 90 days, or both A complete copy of the or­ dinance can be read at the Caledonia Township Office. 250 Maple The Caledonia Township Board will take action on the proposed law after its second reading at the June 16 board meeting. 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In response to charges that the village government is no longer needed and therefore should be dissolved, council last week outlined the services provided village residents for the extra 10 mills they pay. The council also agreed to transfer the list to a special edition of its newsletter, which usually is sent quarterly to all residents. The council's defensive ac­ tion is a response to a local committee that claims most of the village's services are just duplicating those of the town­ ship, and that extra taxes paid by village residents could be saved by dissolving the vil­ lage government. The Consolidate Caledonia Committee has prepared a le­ gal petition that calls for the dissolution of the village gov­ ernment. If the required num­ ber of the village s registered voters signs the petition, the question must be on the ballot at the next scheduled election. The village does not have to call a special election on the issue, said Village Clerk Jackie Cherry According to committee spokesman Frederick Fleischmann, the need for two local government units has disappeared with the devel­ opment of Caledonia Township into a largely sub­ urban area. He and the com­ mittee believe that village cit­ izens would be better served by doing away with the vil- FITNESS FOR YOU... Held at Page Elementary SUMMER 1 SCHEDULE Starting June 7 MONDAY Step Class 6:30 p.m. Cost Per Session 4 U eeks the First W eek of Each Month One Time Per Week. *14 If you arc paying per class, the cost is $4.00 lage government and turning some village streets might not all village assets and meet those requirements. functions over to the • Street sweeping. township, thus consolidating • Snow plowing and snow and streamlining local removal. Village residents do government. not have to wait for county Fleischmann points out that trucks to get their streets the village and (ownship al­ plowed on snowy mornings. ready share a building, use the • Trees. Village taxes same legal counsel, elect presently fund tree planting, similar kinds of governmental trimming and removal along officers and carry out some village streets. similar functions, such as • Sidewalks and handi­ planning and zoning. capped ramps in the side­ He and his committee, walks. therefore, believe it would be • Support of holiday festi­ more efficient to put the vals and parades. township and village under • Support of the public li­ one governing board. brary. "Business and the private • Pickup of yard clippings, sector are constantly consoli­ trimmings and tree branches. dating to become more effi­ The council also discussed cient and cost effective," bolding some kind of public Fleischmann said. forum with the Consolidate While council members Caledonia Committee, and have said they would be wondered if residents would happy to work with the town­ attend. ship on common problems, In a phone interview. they still believe the village Fleischmann said that the government has provided its committee would be happy to residents good services for attend such a discussion, and their tax dollars. added that members would At last week s meeting, the have come to last week’s council listed the following council session if they had services among those to be in­ known about it. cluded in the newsletter He said that the committee • Storm and sanitary sewer had spent much time gather­ system. The village's sewer ing its information concerning plant is paid for, said Cherry, consolidating the two gov­ and noted that funds also have ernments, but that neither the been invested specifically to village nor the township has pay for the maintenance of the responded to letters sent to them by the committee. plant and the sewer lines. "There is absolutely • Street lights. nothing personal about this," • Roads. The village presently receives money he said of the petition to from the slate for its road dissolve the village maintenance. If there were no government. village government, this "It's not that anyone on the money would go to the county Village Council is doing a bad to use as it saw fit. Cherry job...What we're saying is that noted that the county main­ the township has grown to the tains only roads that meet point that it is now a vil­ county specifications, and lage...The common problems (of the village and the town­ ship) are so alike that what we need is a single government." Fleischmann said that it re­ ally didn't matter if that single government meant the entire township becomes a village or the village become part of the township, "just so Caledonia Township is run by one gov­ ernment." Quality Programs............Quality People Miller REAL ESTATE “Since 1940“ THIS WEEK’S FEATURED HOME 1. 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He said that the cost of the village govemn*ent has gone up in proportion to the num­ ber of village residents, which also has increased, but not enough to warrant such gov­ ernmental expenses. He said that while village government indeed performs good services to its con­ stituents, two-thirds of the vil­ lage budget goes to adminis­ trative services. "What you’ve got is 60 per­ cent of the budget needed to spend 40 percent on services," he explained. Fleischmannn said that the committee believes that with consolidation, all the services performed by the village would stay in place, but would just be administered differently. He pointed out. for instance, that the village has talked of needing a manager, now that several big developments have come to the village. "But if a manager is needed, it ought to be done at i ( The township needs an administra­ tive manager worse than the village, and if one is hired by the township, that manager should handle the vil­ lage, too... My point is that everything the village is doing could be run .. by the township. the township level," he suggested. "The township needs an administrative manager worse than the village, and if one is hired by the township, that manager should handle the village, too.... "My point is that everything the village is doing could be run by the township." Fleischmann said that for the township to take on village concerns certainly would require some additions to the township list of officials. He suggested, for instance, that the Township Planning Commission might need to add two members, preferably from the village. But any expenses incurred by the consolidation he be­ lieves would be adequately funded by the sales and in­ come tax revenue the state presently awards the village. That $60,000 would go to the township, he claims. Township residents also would benefit from consolida­ tion, he believes. "That’s why I am in on this," said Fleischmann, who is a township, but not a village resident. He said he believes that adding the village s high den­ sity residential areas to the township would help the township's ability to retain its agricultural and rural residen­ tial areas. He also believes that village residents would be more willing to vote for increased millages to fund increased po­ lice and fire protection, for in­ stance. if they no longer had to pay the 10-mill village tax. Cherry said that the council just wishes the committee had come to the village and township boards with some of its suggestions before begin­ ning a petition drive. "Many of these things, in­ cluding consolidation, have been talked about fix years." she said. "And there are certainly many ways wv could work to­ gether nxxe efficiently with the township. I don't think anyone is against saving money." She said that she would have liked to see the village and township boards sit down together with the committee before the petition drive had started up. "That certainly could have been arranged." she said. Heischmann and his com­ mittee have 180 days from the time they begin circulating the petitions to gather the approximately 120 signatures needed to pul the question on the ballot. Womens Aglow to meet May 27 Womens Aglow will meet Thursday, May 27, at 7 p m. at (he Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wall 1 ake Road Speaker will be Anna Price. John A. Weidenfeller/ D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 25. 1993 / Page 9 Caledonia planners OK home occupation permit by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission has ap­ proved a special use permit allowing township resident Gary Sundbcrg to operate a real estate office temporarily out of his home. Running a business from a home requires a special use permit from the Planning Commission, which reviews such an application on several criteria • The business must not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. • Only one non-resident employee may work at the site. • Equipment used at the business should be similar to what would be used in a home. • No retail sales are allowed unless with the express per­ mission of the Planning Commission • Client or customer traffic at the business should not ex­ ceed four vehicles. • The home occupation should not take up more than half of one story of the resi­ dential building. Once granted, the special use remains with the property, and not with the owner. From Our Readers Village government isn’t needed! Dear editor: The members of the Con­ solidate Caledonia Committee were disappointed to read in last week’s paper the Village Council expected us at their special meeting last Monday to discuss our petition to dissolve the village Regrettably, none of our members were invited to be there and unfortunately none of us saw the legal notice of the meeting posted the re­ quisite 48 hours prior to the front of the building We arc though, concerned over village officials’ remarks and handling of this matter Our group provided advance copies of our “fact” sheet to the council March 5 with a cover letter stating our inten­ tion and concerns We asked for a review and corrections to any erroneousness “facts” so we could make necessary cor­ rections prior to its distribu­ tion. The council chose not to respond to us then and now. The information in our brochure was gathered over a considerable period of time from public sources and local and county units of govern­ ment. The budget numbers quoted are from the village’s I993 budget. We believe we made every effort to ensure the information presented is accurate and we will still cor­ rect anything that is wrong. While council members have publicly complained about ac­ curacy. they have been un­ willing to point (Hit which items they think may be inaccurate We note the council members in their public remarks do not address how IO mills of property taxes are being spent and how the citizens of both government units just might be better off by becoming one. They have chosen instead to make disparaging and irrelevant remarks about our group. We are not “disgruntled” about village government The cold rational fact is that government has gotten costly. property taxes and assessments have skyrocketed, and these two governments have no “economies of scale.” Village and township govern­ ment operate from the same building on a jointly owned lot. both use the same at­ torneys. assessors, inspection services, planning, and con­ tractors for their sewer plants The township, with 6,205 residents (1990 census), is now seven times the size of the village. 885 (I993 figure, township clerk). The township has the same pro­ blems as the village like sewer, water, crime, signs on M-37 and fire protection. Our point is. why hire two sets of part-time people and issue and manage duplicate contracts to do the same or nearly the same things? No one in Caledonia lives more than 10 minutes apart from each other and village residents already vote in township matters We have shown that with realignment of duties, budgets, job responsibilities and elimination of overhead; village residents can have nearly everything they have now and save an average homeowner of $600 per year in property taxes. With the right attitude, concern for the people involved, and will­ ingness to do it. the job is rather straightforward. The private sector combines opera!ions all the time to achieve better operating levels of efficiency, increase ser­ vice. and to lower costs. It is perfectly reasonable to expect our government to do the same In past years there were three main items the village was doing; fire protection, sewer and roads. The township now runs the fire department, the village just abdicated the new sewer ex­ pansion project to the township and the county can maintain the roads Perhaps the Village Council vice presi­ dent’s comment. “We’d lose a lot of benefits” and “There is just so many (benefits) I can’t name them all” (Press. May 1) really refers to their own salaries and prestigious titles? While the Village Council president “doesn’t care to debate this in detail in the papers...” (Advance, May 18) we and the press should want them to. The public needs to know that the current situation hurts both township and village residents. Village residents overpay in taxes for their level of services, no one attends village meetings and what the officials do can now be done by others. We need to join together to keep our future quality of life. We believe the village of­ ficials. nice as people as they may be. are too expensive They are simply not needed any more. Frederick R. 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Sundberg told the commis­ sion that most of his real es­ tate work actually is done away from the office, and that his associates also work from their homes. He is not plan­ ning any kind of retail sales on the property, and will be using only office equipment such as a computer, copier and printer for his business. VanderPloeg said he did not think there would be any vehicle, pedestrian or parking problems associated with the office, and that it would take up only a part of the basement level of the house. The size of the pole build­ ing Sundberg wishes to con­ struct also complies with the rural residential requirements. VanderPloeg said. No one commented during a public hearing on the request, but two neighbors did send letters expressing concern about what would happen to the special use permit if Sundberg sold the property. One neighbor asked that the land be returned to its original use when Sundberg relocated his business or sold the property. The commission voted unanimously to permit this special use, but included the condition that a future owner must return to the commission if he or she wishes to continue the same special use. In other business, the com­ mission heard a report from its Ordinance Review Committee, which is working especially on requirements for future commercial and indus­ trial parking areas. "We’d like to cut down on the potential of a big sea of blacktop along the highway that destroys the rural atmo­ sphere everyone wants to re­ tain for the area.’* explained Vander P*oeg. He said that other townships also are working with developers to promote aesthetic as well as practical considerations in planning parking areas for their projects. The use of berms, landscap­ ing and locating parking lots along the side or rear of buildings help create a more attractive view, he said. "Parking lots should be­ come part of the total land­ scaping plan of the project." added Commissioner Roger Keating. The commission also dis­ cussed a walk-through in the near future of two township sand pits. The former Pace pit on S»» Permit, Ptg» 13 Country Living just minutes from Hastings & Grand Rapids THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT 16 FEET WIDE DOUBLE WIDES Starting at... Starting at... s24,900 s34,900 �10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 25, 1993 Tara Manning Patricia L. Carvalho Michael Ringleka Laura Donker Angela Gutierrez Robert Middleton, Jr. Kristine Roehl Jeff Price Lori Thomas Scott Oliver Mindy Truer Lynne Hamstra Rick Weidman Melanie Mayet Pamela Reigler Christy Christian Matthew Dykstra Ryan Recker Mandy Hardy Jessica Ainsworth Darla Stewart Zachary Turner Jacob Bennett Dustin Harig Jamie Rolison Kelly Schondelmayer Gregory Phillips Timothy McCulligh Trisha Shook Melissa Middleton Scott Bailey Joshua Baldry Charles Brown Richard Baughn Chadwick Tava Ryan Walker Nicholas Wheeler Bryan Thompson Andrew Shafer Anthony Stambach J Curtis Thaler Joshua Thomas Mandee Rick Cory Heald Michael Burris David Dehaan Goeffrey Cook Jody Chapin Brandon Feltzer Jeremy Fowler Anthony Dubois Dylan Coleman Ryan Keil Shawn Blough Jodie Robertson Timothy Rybiski Jeffrey Roodvoets William Butschke Daniel Brown Andrew Higley Brian Drummond Angela Jerkatis Lesa Kaechele Monique Barber Owen Sabin Jason DeVries Zachary Kinney Matthew Hopkins Melinda Lake William Baldry Mark McNutt Jared Miller Leigh Flynn A Robert Minor f Angela Payne 1 Timothy Raphael Edward Moeller Michelle Nelson Mark Pullen Seth Nelson < Becky Fitch Corey Harrison Catherine Hart Jason Wilkins Lucas Kidder Shannon McMurray TO THE SENIORS OF MIDDLEVILLE John Christiansen Melissa Chlebana Joeann Bowen Jerry Eichenauer Kandi Clairmont Christian H. 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Juniors and seniors who take the Advanced Auto Technology class taught by Ron Overbeck have the chance to take book learning and get hands-on experience in the world of auto repair Overbeek explains that this class offers much more than just auto mechanics and that is why it is called a technology class. •‘Over the years, automobiles have become much more complex.” he Junior Scott Matzen tries to determine why this cor has not been running properly. Jody Chopin, o senior at Thornoppie Kellogg High School, lists ports used on a bill for on auto repair. Orin lewis, a TKHS junior, removes a problem tire that has been loosing air from the van he is working on. said And the technology keeps changing “This class teaches much more than just auto repair. The students have to learn where to go if they need new information.” One of the goals of the class work is to prepare the students to take state certification tests to be licensed in several areas of auto mechanics Overbeek encourages fami­ ly. friends and school person­ nel to bring their vehicles to the class for repair. “We are not in competition with the commercial auto repair shops.” he said. “Owners of the cars we work on only pay for the parts, not for labor . " But. this “customer” con­ tact gives the students the chance to learn how to deal with people Overbeek said he feels that this is a valuable lesson for his students. TK students must take metal mechanics and basic auto technology before they go into the advanced class. Each student can take it for two years because Overbeek teaches electrical systems, tuneup and engine repair and overhaul one year; and brakes, front-end alignment, and transmission the next year. “Many of my students have gone on to technical or trade schools rather than to a formal college setting.” Overbeek explained. Those who have completed their training are now filling positions such as parts managers, dealership mechanics, and one is involv­ ed with small aircraft mechanics, to name just a few. Senior Luke Kidder (left) points out the problem area to Auto Technology teacher, Ron Overbeek, and senior Jeff Price. Century 21 office now open Comfortable: No matter what your size Are you tall? Short? Or in between? It doesn’t matter — Ford compact diesel tractors fit people of all sizes. The Accommodator ” seat has an inclined seat track that gives you an ideal seat position. All controls are within easy, natural reach — no stretching! And the Step-Thru* deck means it’s easy on, easy off. Stop in and try one on. We've got the tractor — and the implements — to fit your needs. A LARGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM A ? □ C HQ Financing Available thru Forb Credit Maple valley implement, inc. 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville • (517) 852-1910 John Bauw and beth Nausadis, owners of Century 21 Property Centre, were hosts for a grand opening in Caledonia May 6 to celebrate their recent affiliation with the Century 21 system. Located at 9809 Cherry Valley in Caledonia, the full­ service real estate office join­ ed the international Century 21 system in January and now offers continuing training pro­ grams for management and sales associates, international relocation and commercial/investment networks, automation capabilities and other support programs available As broker for the franchise. Bauw brings with him 20 years experience in the real estate industry and related fields. He has a bachelor's and a master’s degree and vocational building trades cer­ tification from the State of Michigan Specializing in new home construction, he is a member of the Grand Rapids Home Builders Association and has worked as a builder conirac tor and teacher prior to obtain­ ing his real estate license. Nausadis. who has six years experience m the Grand Rapids real estate mdustn. holds the Century 21 VIP Relocation Director designa­ tion and serves as relocation director for Century 21 Pro­ perty Centre. A member of the Women’s Council of Realtors, she is also general manager for the Caledonia-based firm. “We plan to take full ad­ vantage of the services offered through the international Cen­ tury 21 system, enabling Cen­ tury 21 Property Centre to provide the highest level of professionalism and quality service to our valued customers and clients,” said Bauw and Nausadis in a prepared statement. The Caledonia based (ran chise can be reached at 891-9201 891-9201 1-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE CALEDONIA 10(A) executive ranch with over 2200 sq. ft. ready for horses. Coll Tim. CALEDONIA Ranch in the village with central air, 2 fireplaces, finished lower level, beautiful yard. Call Beth. FREEPORT Charming 3 bed. filled with charac­ ter, 3 stall attached garage & pole building. HASTINGS • Large family home with country setting just outside city. $52,500. Call Judy. • • • • • Judy VanderMeer Beth Nausadis Patrick Hammond John Bauw James Clark • Tim Wilkinson • John Harvey • Patti Miedema • Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia OHtce Hours Mondoy Friday 9-6. Saturday 9-1 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 25, 1993 / Page 13 AREA LUNCH MENUS Thornappte Kellogg School . Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 26 Taco salad, soft pretzel, peaches. Thursday, May 27 Cheeseburger on bun. pickle slices, potato rounds, pineapple Friday, May 2X Pizza (Russo's at Page), baked beans or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. Monday, May 31 No school Memorial Day NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day Hot dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High Schrxil and Middle. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, May 26 French toast sticks, ap­ plesauce. milk Thursday, May 27 Bagcl/cream cheese or peanut butter, juice, milk I r Kias. 28 Cold cereal, cinnamon toast, juice, milk Monday, May 31 No school Memorial Day. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 26 Nachos supreme, peas or fries, fruit choice, milk Thursday, May 27 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy. or fries, fruit choice, roll, milk Friday, May 28 Turkey Pita, com or fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday, May 31 No school. Memorial Day. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. May 26 Chinese bar. egg roll. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday. May 27 Chicken fajita, french foes. Vita Pup. milk Friday, May 28 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Monday, May 31 No school. Memorial Day. Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 26 Nachos supreme, com. ap­ ple crisp, milk. Thursday. May 27 Ravioii/meat sauce, green beans. Vita Pup. milk. Friday . May 28 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy. peaches, roll, milk. Monday, May 31 No school. Memorial Day. Dutton Christian spring program held Dutton Christian Elementary students combined music with social studies to produce this year’s spring pro­ gram. Depending on their grade level, students dressed in the native costume and sang songs from France. Spain and the Caribbean; Germany, Russia and Poland; the British Isles; Israel; the Netherlands and China and Japan. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle luike Breakfast Menu ME/ifOPl L DAY V LE A PAINT Wednesday, May 26 Pancake and sausage on a stick, juice or fruit, milk Thursday, May 27 Egg and sausage, on Eng. muffin, juice or fruit, milk Friday , May 28 Breakfast pizza, juice or fruit, milk. Monday , May 31 No school. Memorial Day. PERMIT from Page 9 SEE WHAT'S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St., Caledonia. Ml 891-9224 Whitneyville Avenue has changed owners, but its PMR (planned mineral removal) permit has expired. The com­ mission agreed it would like to take a look at that long-un­ used pit visit the Jousma-Den Hartigh pits on 68th Street, which will come up for PMR renewal soon. A June 7 public hearing has been scheduled for a special use permit requested by Al Reurink, who wishes to con­ struct a second accessory building on his five-acre property at 10424 Patterson. MOORGLO-Sott Gloss LATEX HOUSE 4 TRIM PAINT Ost relive soli gloss finish otters outstanding gloss and color retention lor all types of extenor surfaces Perfect lor repainting aluminum MOORWHITE PRIMER Excellent hiding and leveling providing a uniformly sealed surface lor prepared chalky and weathered surfaces. Come see our window display of... “FARM STUDY” PICTURES ...drawn by the 8th grade class of Paula DeRoos of Caledonia Middle School. Caledonia Fanners Elevator 146 E Mam. 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Sale ends June 5, 1993 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALEDONIA LUMBER 115 Kinsey Street, Caledonia, Michigan ™ PHONE: 891-8143 �Pa^e 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I Maty 25, 1993 Scholarships awarded at traditional tea Caledonia Women’s Club honors senior girls Louro Neely, right, looks proudly ol her daughter Kristen, who was nomed this year's winner of the Eva Finkbeiner Memorial Scholarship. Women’s Club members and CHS faculty who modeled fashions at the style show join the senior girls who also modeled styles from The Cedar Closet and The Sea Shanty. Louise VonHouten (back, left) coordinated the style show for the tea. Each dressed in one of their favorite ensembles are seniors Jenny Fraticelli (next to VonHouten), Christie Weed, Brenda Kaechele, CHS English teachers Simone Heidrich and Marilou Boncher, CHS math teacher Jenny Weller and senior Kelly Rider. Kneeling are CHS Spanish teacher Julie VonHouten, club member Judy Harrison, senior Missy Scholten and club member Marie Finkbeiner. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The May 14 Caledonia Women's Club senior girls’ lea this year highlighted style as well as scholarship The club's scholarship committee announced CHS seniors Kristen Neely and Molly Doane as the recipients of the Eva Finkbeiner Memorial Scholarship and the Diane Fowler Memorial Scholarship, respectively. Both scholarships provide $500 toward the young woman’s college expenses The Eva Finkbeiner Scholarship is funded by the Women's Club's annual flower sale The winner of the Diane Fowler Scholarship is chosen each year by the club for Edward Fowler, who donates the $500 award in memory of his late wife The scholarship awards were presented after the senior girls and their mothers enjoyed tea. coffee, punch and a variety of coffee cakes and tea sandwiches served by club members. All the ladies then enjoyed the style show arranged by The Cedar Closet of Women's Club members who served the refreshments at this year's Senior Girls' Tea gather at the punch bowl for a photo. From the left are Gerry Fairbrother, Amy Finkbeiner, Jane Leatherman, Marie Bergy, Doreene McCrath, Judy Harrison, Dorothy Gackler, Anne Laug, Lodema Schroder and Marie Finkbeiner. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, on the 19th day of May, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. Present. Good, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Drebeman, Snyder. The following ordinance was offered by J. DeVries and supported by Snyder. ORDINANCE NO. 93-4Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: (5150 - 68th Street - Bykerk Lands) Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District the 1-1 Light Industrial District: The West 431 feet of the East 461 feet of the North 1013 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 or Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publica­ tion or upon publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. Ayes: All ORDINANCE DELCARED ADOPTED. Patricia Snyder Township Clerk (3Q5) CHS senior Molly Doane and her mother, Sally Doane, are all smiles after Molly was announced this year's recipient of the Diane Fowler Memorial Scholarship. - NOTICE — CHS Assistant Principal Bob Srymoniok shows off one of the casually correct business outfits he model­ ed at the Women's Club style show. The Caledonia Township Clerk will be having the public accuracy test for the June 2nd, 1993 Special Election on Fri­ day, May 28, 1993 at 9:30 a.m. at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. (306) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 25. 1993 / Page 15 From previous page— Caledonia and The Sea Shanty of Gun Lake. CHS teachers helped model the summer styles, along with club members and some of the senior girls. CHS Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak and Caledonia School Superinten­ dent Robert Myers made special guest appearances to model the male summer fashions provided by the two shops SPO RTS Trojan J Vs win 3 one-run doubleheader ballgames The Middleville junior var­ sity baseball team lai week downed Kelloggsville Mon­ day and swept a doubleheader from Wyoming Lee on Wednesday. Pitchers Steve Converse and Jared Novak combined for I4 strikeouts in a 9-8 win against Kelloggsville. The contest was dead lock­ ed 8-8 going into the bottom of the seventh Jason Gearhart led off the inning with a walk Chns DeBlaay laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Gearhart to second base. Mike Mrozmski was inten­ tionally walked, leaving Tro­ jans on first and second with one out. Fast running Paul Jamison replaced Gearhart at second. Steve Austin then flew out for the second out of the inning, leaving it up to first baseman Steve Converse, who drove in the winning run by drilling the ball over the left fielder’s head to send Jamison home with the winn- 3 local wrestlers win medals at state Robert Myers, Caledonia school superintendent, listens carefully to the style show narrator as he models some comfortable sports attire. Two Caledonia freestyle wrestlers and another GrecoRoman wrestler earned medals at the recent state tournament Nick Webster (75 lbs.) a sixth-grade student won a silver medal Jerome Gardner also won a bronze. Nick Draft (75 lbs.) took a NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of pro­ perty owners within the Township signed and filed by the record owners of land whose footage constitutes not less than 51% of the total footage of the hereinafter describ­ ed Lynn Drive Special Assessment District #12, the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs pro­ poses to pave the road and to create a special assessment for the recovery of the cost thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited therein PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the District within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is propos­ ed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: Grade and Pave Lynn Drive from the end of the ex­ isting pavement north approximately 1400 feet to house No. 1085. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the total cost will be equally divided among all property owners within said district, regardless of parcel size, road frontage, number of lots owned, etc. All properly owners/persons will be charged on the basis of 17 owners/persons PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received engineering plans showing the im­ provements and location thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the approximate amount of $16,185, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk, has passed a Resolution tentatively declanng its intention to make such improvements and to create the aforementioned Special Assessment District, and has further tentatively found the Petitions for improve­ ment to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Plans. Special Assessment District and petitions may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing hereon and may further be examined at such public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such Petitions. Plans. District and Estimate of Costs will be held at the Yankee Spnngs Township Hail. 284 N Bnggs Road. Middleville. Michigan, within the Township commencing at 7:30 p.m. on June 10. 1993 At such hearing, the Board will consider any wntten ob­ jections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with said board at or pnor to the time of said hear ing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to said Plans. Estimates and Costs or to said Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place and to submit comments con­ cerning any of the foregoing HARVEY VANDER BEE, CLERK 284 N Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 (251) third-place bronze medal in Greco-Roman competition. The two freestyle wrestlers competed last weekend in the national tournament in New Jersey. Caledonia man graduates from Aquinas Rick Dunn, son of Richard and Sandy Dunn of Mid­ dleville. received his bachelor of science degree from Aquinas College during May 8 Commencement ceremonies. Dunn, a 1989 graduate of Caledonia High School, ma­ jored in business administra­ tion at Aquinas. Synopsis Regular Board Meeting Yankee Springs Township Moy 13 1993 Mooting colled lo order of 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor London. All members present plus ten visitors. Minutes of April 8 1993 opproved os amended Visitors ock now lodged. London oddressed gravel min­ ing operation assessor Pro­ posal A Senate Bill #67, coble TV, zoning workshop, and recycling Financial report doted May 1. 1993 presented and approved. Water system report given by London Board approved $5500 for grovel on township roads at discretion of Barry Co. Rood Commission Board received plaque from Michigan Rural Water Assoc. Bed and Breakfast Inn or­ dinance approved Subdivision ordinance approved Payables for $80 253 57 ap­ proved tor payment. Revenue Expense report and Balance Sheet presented by Clerk Vander Bee for review Budget adjustments mode. Motion approved to send minutes of all board and com­ mittee meetings to Chairman and Vice-cho»rmon of aH boards and committees Meeting adyoumed at 9 40 pm Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk (307) mg run. Converse led all batters with four hits, including two doubles. Mrozinski had three hits, including a double, and Novak and Chris DeBlaay each contributed a hit to the winning effort. On Wednesday. the Trojans beat Wyoming Lee 6-5 in the opener and 7-6 in the nightcap In the opener in the bottom of the last inning, down 5-4. Gearheart walked to lead the inning off and was replaced by Paul Jamison on the bases Jerry Postma followed with a single to leave Trojans on first and second with no outs. After Curt Brinks' out at first. Mike Soderson layed down a suc­ cessful squeeze bunt to score Jamison from third Moving up on the play was Postma With an 0-2 count on DeBlaay. the pitcher uncork­ ed a wild pitch, sending Postma in with the winning run. Converse picked up the w in in relief of Steve Austin Curt Brinks had two hits. Other Trojans helping the cause were DeBlaay with a double and Mrozinski and Post ma with singles. In the second ball game. DeBlaay got the pitching win in relief of Postma. Leading hitters were DeBlaay and Mrozinski with two hits apiece Each had a double Other Trojans coilec-, ting hits were Banks with a double. Austin. Converse and Gearhart each reaching base with a single. ORDINANCE NO. 93-1 (Animal Control Ordinance) AN ORDINANCE to establish regulations for the custody and control of dogs and other animals; to prohibit the running at large and otherwise to regulate the control of vicious animals; to protect the public safety and promote the public welfare by regulating such matters: and to provide penalties for the violation thereof THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. General Provisions. (a) This ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Charter Township of Caledonia Animal Control Ordinance. (b) The Township Board finds and determines that the ownership of a dog or other animal referred to in this ordinance is a privilege which carries with it responsibility to the Township and to the residents thereof with regard to the care, custody and control of such dog or other animal. It is the intent of this ordinance to protect the people of the Township from annoyance, nuisance, harm and injury caused by unrestrained or annoy ing dogs or other animals. Section 2. Dogs. (a) Licenses. All dogs over the age of six months within the Township shall at all times be currently licensed in accordance with the requirements of the laws of the State of Michigan and of the Kent County Animal Control Ordinance A license tag issued by the County of Kent shall be securely affixed to a collar, harness or other restraining device which shall be worn by every such dog at all times, unless the dog is within the confines of the residence of the owner or within a dog run or other secure enclosure on the owner's premises. (b) Limit on Number of Dogs. No person shall have within his or her care, custody or control within the Township more than three dogs, other than dogs under six months of age born to a female under the care, custody or control of such person, provided, however, that this provision shall not be construed to require any person to dispose of any licensed dog owned by such person at the date this ordinance becomes effective This limit on the number of dogs shall not apply, however, to persons who may lawfully own or operate kennels under existing township ordinance provisions, if the kennel com­ plies with such ordinances, the laws of the State and all applicable Kent County ordinances and regulations. (c) Barking Dogs. No person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of a dog shall permit such dog at any time, by loud or frequent or habitual barking, yelping or howling, to cause annoyance to other persons In the neighborhood or vicinity or to persons using the public walks, streets or other public areas, of the neighborhood or vicinity. (d) Dogs Running at Large. No person owning or having charge, care, custody or con­ trol of any dog shall cause, permit or allow such dog to run at large or to be upon any highway, street, lane, alley, court or other public place, or upon any private property or premises other than those of the person owning or having charge, care, custody or con­ trol of such dog, within the Township, unless such dog is restrained by a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length and is in the charge, care, custody or con trol of a person who has the ability to restrain the dog. (e) Female Dogs in Heat. No person owning or having charge, care, custody or con­ trol of an unspayed female dog shall permit such dog to be or to run at large at any time when such dog is in heat, unless the dog is restrained as provided in subparagraph (d) above, at all times other than when the dog is within the confines of the residents of the owner or of a dog run or other secure enclosure on the owner's premises Section 2. Vicious Animals. (a) Control of Vicious Animals. A vicious animal shall at all times be securely muzzled and led by a leash, when it is not securely confined within a building, a fenced area or other secure enclosure. Any animal shall be deemed vicious when (1) it has bitten a per son or domestic animal or (2) when by its actions it gives indication that it is likely to bite any person or domestic animal. For purposes of this section, an animal shall include a dog, cat, bird, reptile or any wild animal. Section 3. Enforcement. Upon a complaint that any vicious animal has attacked or bit ten a person or domestic animal or that any vicious animal by its actions give indica­ tions that it is likely to bite any person or domestic animal, the Township may commence an action in the appropriate court for ail relief permitted by law, including an order direc ting that such vicious animal shall be confined or destroyed Such order may include a directive that the director of animal control of Kent County shall cause such vicious animal to be destroyed or take such other action relating to the control of such vicious animal as the court shall determine to be appropriate These provisions with regard to action by the Township shall be construed to be in addition to those otherwise available under the animal control regulations of Kent County and applicable provisions of the laws of the State of Michigan (c) Chril Liability. No provision of this ordinance shall be construed as limiting the liability of the owner of a vicious animal for harm caused or damages committed by it (d) Penalty. Any person who shall violate an order to confine a vicious animal pursuant to the provisions of this section or who shall, on demand, refuse to surrender any vicious animal to avoid the destruction thereof pursuant to a lawful order of a court, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment specified in this ordinance Section 4. Kennels iaj Kennel License. Each person having a kennel shall have a valid kennel license issued by the County of Kent. Each kennel shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Kent County Animal Control Ordinance and other applicable county regulations (b) Township Regulations. In addition, each person having a kennel shall at all times comply with the applicable provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance Section 5. Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment Section 6. Other Matters. (a) The provisions of this ordinance shall be in addition to any provision covering the same or similar subject matter set forth in the Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance (b) This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 25, 1993 Scot boys’ track team shares 0-K Gold crown for‘93 The Caledonia boys’ track team closed out the 1993 con­ ference portion of the season as O IG-Gold co-champions The Scots finished second in the league meet last week Monday and Tuesday after a spirited competition with the South Christian Sailors Final Conference Meet scores were South Christian 125, Caledonia 118. Cedar Springs 74. Hudsonville 66. Coopersville 54. Kenowa Hills 46. F H Northern 24 and Wayland 20 Taking first-place gold medals for Caledonia and automatically earning posi­ tions on the O.K Gold All­ Conference team were Alan Aho. 200-metcr dash. 23 6. and 4tXFmeter dash. :52.7. Karl Hofmann. 300 meter hurdles. 41.7; the 8(XLmeter relay team of Brad Allen. Keith Bohez. John Winquest, and Alan Aho. 1:33.3. and the 16(X) meter relay team of Brad Allen. Chris Holiday. Chad Neff and Alan Aho. 3:32.4. Scots taking second place were Keith Bohez. 19'8” in the long jump and Jason Bush. 119*6” in the discus. Third place finishers for Caledonia were Jason Minor. 44’7”, shot put. Ben Lillie 4:36.7. 1600 meter run, Chad Neff. 42.1, 300-meter hurdles; the 32<X) meter relay team of Ben Lillie. Chris Holiday. Jesse Cryderman and John Myers. —— J ---- 8:21.3; and the 400-meter relay team of Brad Allen. John Winquest. Jon Oldfield and Keith Bohez. 45.9. The Caledonia boys’ and girls’ track teams both turned in strong performances at Saturday’s Hudsonville Eagles Invitational The Caledonia boys were most impressive, as they earn­ ed first-place honors, the fifth time the Scots have earned the top trophy this season. Lakewood came in second In the girls' tally. Caledonia was third. The Caledonia boys col­ lected 161 points. Lakewood had 106. Hudsonville 105. Hudsonville Unity Christian 94. South Haven 44. Spring Lake 25 and Holland Chris­ tian 21. Coach John Soderman said his Scots scored heavily in three events because of ex cellent depth They scored 18 points in the 300-meter in­ termediate hurdles and 16 each in the 800- and 2(X> meter runs Carl Hoffman won the in­ termediate hurdles with a time of 42.12 seconds and Chad Neff was second. Jesse Cryderman checked in first in the 800 at 2:05.5 and John Myers was a close third, in 2:06.3. Alan Aho took the 200 in 23.7 seconds and John Winquest was third. Healthy Tooth Teams Talk About. Prenatal Dental Care Call us for information. 891-1240 Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S Family Dental Care Wc welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment 11 HO available Monday-Saturday. 1 ’ ’ S, ) 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. (I fSr p |L^\j Caledonia - on M-37 ...in the new State barm Bldg. just north of the light. Middleville FEST June 5,1993 TKHS Football Field Saturday, June 5th is the date of a day-long Soccerfest being sponsored by the American Youth Soccer Association to end its 1992-1993 soccer season Games will be played throughout the day. the concession stand with lots of yummy food at reason­ able prices will be available tor your consumption. Registration for the 1993 1994 soccer season will be held at this time To guarantee your child a spot on a team they must be signed up by June 19th Any child bom before August 1st. 1968 and after July 31. 1979 is eligible to play The registration tee is $20 per child which includes shirt and tons of fun. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY REGISTRATION BEING HELD. IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND, PLEASE CALL KIM DEVORMER at... The CHS boys’ frock team won its first O-K Gold championship this year, sharing the conference crown with South Christian. Other individual firsts for the Scots were captured bv Keith Bohez in the 100 (: 11.6) and Jason Minor in the shot put (44-1). Winning relay units includ­ ed the 800-meter team of Brad Allen. Bohez. Winquest and Aho in 1:34.1; the 400 quartet of Allen. Bohez. Winquest and Jon Oldfield in 46.5 seconds; and the 1600 group with Allen. Chris Holiday. Neff and Aho. with a time of 3:35.2. Soderman also had high school record. She also was third in the shot put Winning the Eagle Relay, a combination of 300-. 400-. 500- and 600^meter runs were Kelly Veiling. Amanda Wolfert. Heather Dodge and Sarah Parbel. with a time of 5:12.1. Wendy Faber was a double winner, checking in first in the 200-meter dash, in 27.7 seconds and in the 100, in .13.2. Katie Sobczak was second in the open 3200 in 11:30.7, Sarah Flegal was third and Jill Lactherman sixth. Duba finished second in the 1600. Sarah Parbel was fourth and Meredith Denison sixth. The others runner-up was the 3200 relay, with Jody Hatnck. Carrie Peterson. Meredith Denison and Karyn Duba. in 10:47. The 4(X) relay team was third, with Heather Bums. Veiling. Mast and Faber, as was the 800 relay with Bums. Veiling. Wolfert and Faber Baseball team prepares for districts The Caledonia varsity baseball team is preparing for its Class B district tournament game, which will be held Saturday. June 5. against Ionia. The Scots today will play Middleville in a nonleague contest and Thursday they will try to finish a tie bailgame with Coopersville May 14 that was called because of darkness. They have a 7-6-1 record in O-K Gold Conference play. The Scots last Wednesday defeated South Christian 11-7, as pitcher Bob Anderson up­ ped his league record to 5-1. Chris Moore picked up a save. Matt Barr, who has been on a hitting tear all spring, knocked in four runs and clouted a three-run homer. Anderson also had a homer and two RBls, Andy Driscoll hit one out and Kevin Kietzman collected three hits. Adding one hit each to the attack were Jason Huisman. Adam Gall and Chris Smith. Caledonia was blown out 14-1 in a bailgame with Kenowa Hills a week ago Monday Huisman led off the game with a home run. but it was all downhill after that. The doubleheader with Coopersville Friday. May 14. was a wild affair The Scots won the opener 12-11 and the second game was 5-5 in the fourth inning when it was call­ ed off Anderson picked up the pit­ ching v ictory in game one and he is the pitcher of record from the nightcap after he relieved Chris Moore Barr went 5-for-5 for the two games, collecting three BINGO American Legw Post»305 9548 Cherry Vaile, • 795-7787 • praise for distance runner Pete Parbel. who turned in his best time ever in the 3200-meter run. at 10:09.7. In the girls’ meet, hast Hud­ sonville won it with 143 points. Unity Christian was second with 127, Caledonia third with 96, followed by South Haven with 60. Lakewood 52. Spring Lake 24 and Holland Christian 13. Highlighting the meet for Caledonia was Liz Mast, who won the discus with a throw of 136-2, only an inch off her • THURSDAY • tarty Bird - 6:30 p.m. Hanging on to his helmet, a Kenowa Hills runner jumps back to first base os the pick-off throw speeds to Caledonia first baseman Bob Anderson. hits and four stolen bases in the opener. Also in the first game. Driscoll had a triple and a run batted in. Kietzman had a single and an RBI. Todd Hoek had two singles and an RBI. Gail had a single and a double and an RBL Chris Smith drove in two with a single. Huisman had a hit and three stolen bases, and Mike Hovenaar drove in a run with a double. Huisman scored two runs and had a single in the nightcap. Smith and Brian Hanna drove in one run apiece and Driscoll had a single Earlier in that week the Scots had lost 9-7 to con­ ference champion Wayland Driscoll had a big day at the plate with a homer, a double and a single Kietzman had a double. Hoek two doubles and two stolen bases and Barr and Anderson each had a home run. ^FACTORY HELP^ NEEDED! Over 40 Openings! 10 - 1st, 12 ■ 2nd & 20 • 3rd NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Also need hilo drivers, machine operators, machine maintenance and supervisory personnel. JOB SITE NEAR THE KENT COUNTY AIRPORT! Appty 8-11 am or 1 4 pm TVeewaays with 2 pieces of I D O» US 431) PEOPLEMARK Amrnco Cunu-mjMM-o worti fo»<e\ («*> Equal Opportunity Employer �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 25. 1993 I Page 17 Trojan tennis team finish second in 0-K Blue league Middleville got a mild, pleasant surprise at the O-K Blue Conference tennis meet Saturday. May 15. The Trojans, who went into the meet hoping to be able to hang on to their third-place position in the dual meet stan dings. They didn’t Instead they finished second in the league meet and wound up tied for the runner-up slot with Comstock Park Calvin Christian won the meet. Middleville was second with 20 team points, just one ahead of third-place Com­ stock Park “We were one player short that day." said coach Larry Seger “We were just trying to hang on to third place, yet we finished second overall." Perhaps the margin of dif­ ference was a big victory by Brian Baughman at No. 3 singles Baughman beat a Godwin opponent he had lost to in straight sets not long ago **************** SPORTS **************** He turned the trick in a threeset upset. 3-6. 7-6. 6-0 “This was a key match for us." Seger said “We weren’t expecting that win. " Baughman bowed out of the league meet in the second round Finishing first in the second doubles flight was the team of Bret Suwyn and John McKinley. They received a bye in the opening round and beat a Hamilton duo 7-5. 6-4 before winning 7-6. 6-1 in the championship match over Calvin Christian. Seger said Suwyn and McKinley played maybe their best set together this year" in the 6-1 victory in the second set over their Calvin Christian opponents Second singles Scott Oliver and the first doubles unit of Mark Pullen and Dave DeHaan took second at their flights. Pullen and DeHaan receiv­ ed a bye and beat a tandem from Kelloggsville 6-1. 6-0 before they lost to Calvin Christian 6-3. 7-5 in the finals Pullen and DeHaan had beaten the Squires' top duo earlier in the season, but Caledonia Scotjayvee softballers ride 8-game winning streak Caledonia has improved its junior varsity softball record to 14-8 with five straight vic­ tories The wins against Wayland. Kenowa. South Christian and two against Coopersville have pushed Caledonia's league record to 104 Against Wayland the Scots held the Wildcats to one run. while they scored II in the five-inning game, leading the way for Caledonia from the plate was Jenny Feenstra. 2 for 4, Julie Tuinstra. and Sherry Bailey, who each had key hits. Caledonia defeated Coopersville in both games of a doubleheader 7-3 and 13-7. Offensive leaders for Caledonia were Jenny Feenstra 4 for 7; Heather VanEnk 3 for 7. with a double and triple, Shana Townsend 3 for 7; and Jenny Millard 2 for 7. Sherry Bailey and Lisa Constant were the pitchers. Kenowa Hills also came up short against Caledonia in a 35-14 marathon Caledonia scored 17 runs in the first inn­ ing on five hits and some smart base running The Scots added several more runs each inning until the fifth when the game was ended. Once again Jenny Feenstra led the Scots from the plate. Also contributing to the vic­ tory offensively were Lisa Constant. Sherry Bailey. Julie Tuinstra. Shana Townsend, Krista Kozlowski, Becky Hanna. Laura Swainston. Jen­ ny Millard and Bradi Porter. The last league game was against South Christian, which defeated Caledonia 17-5 in their first meeting. This game was all the Scots’. Sherry Bailey pitched a near perfect game striking out 15 The Caledonia soccer team finished its second regular Halderman Can Help 11 Building Sites 5 Miles Southwest Of Hastings On M-43 at Tillotson Readjust north of Schultz Road. 20 minutes northeast of Kalamazoo and 30 minutes southeast of Grand Rapids. To Be Sold At Public Auction: Saturday, June 5 At 11:00 A.M. This property represents an excellent opportunity to purchase building sites on a State Highway in a quiet country setting. Parcel sizes range from 2‘4 acres to 10 acres. Auction will be conducted at the property on M-43 at Tillotson Road. Perk tests and building approval will be obtained prior to the sale. 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If they can get by the Trojans like they did earlier this spring, they will be at Plainwell Friday to play the winner of another pre-district between Plainwell and Delton They beat Greenville 5-0 Friday “It was a nice way to end the season,” Brookhuizen said of the victory "I’m real­ ly happy. our team has come a long way." The previous Wednesday. Caledonia lost 3-1 to East Grand Rapids Nikki Sutter scored the team’s only goal, w ith an assist from Liz Kupres Caledonia tied Forest Hills Northern a week ago Mon­ day. 1-1 Tnsta Frantti scored the Scots’ lone goal Brookhuizen said Caledonia outshot the Huskies, but managed to get only one goal. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable paces when you buy pnnung Cal! J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph 945 9554 or stop m at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. three sets to Greg Haskin 6-4. 3-6. 7-6 He was down 5-1 in the third set. but came back to force a tie breaker. Oliver won at No. 2. 7-5. 6-1; Dave Timm won 6-7. 6-2. 6-3 atg fourth singles; DeHaan and Pullen recorded a 6-1. 6-4 victory at No. 1 doubles; Suwyn and McKinley won by injury default at second doubles and Bremer and Ry biski won 6-1. 6-4 at third doubles Trojan soccer plans for districts The Middleville girls' var­ sity soccer squad is preparing for an important district mat­ chup with conference rival Caledonia Wednesday . May 26. at Caledonia at 5 p.m. It will be the second time the two squads have met this season. Earlier. TK jumped to a quick 2-0 lead, behind two goals by Shelly Wolverton, only to eventually fall 3-2 to the determined Fighting Scots. The Trojans will take a 7-8-2 record into the contest after facing Rockford and East Grand Rapids earlier last week. Middleville tied Rockford 1 -1 with a long blast from Kendra Weatherhead, and was edge at East Grand Rapids 2-1 after Britt Harabuda scored a breakaway run. Wednesday’s district win­ ner advances into the district championship Friday at Plainwell against the winner of the Plainwell-Delton match. Kendra Weatherhead prepares the ball for a long send. Go Hydro With White! Scots finish soccer season with 8-5-1 record auction Location: of the 18 batters she faced as Caledonia beat the Sailors 14-4. Caledonia put together one of its best defensive per­ formances of the season in this victory Having hits for Caledonia were Sherry Bailey. Julie Tuinstra. Shana Townsend and Jenny Milalrd “I am extremely proud of my team and how they have played this season, this is a great group of girls and 1 would like to let them know that I’m very glad I have had the opportunity to work with them both this year and last year." coach Duane Petrosky said. Caledonia has one more game this season, tonight against Middleville. Seger said their finals' op­ ponents had been hot lately. Oliver opened play by beating Godwin 6-2. 6-1 and defeated Comstock Park 6-2. 6-0 before losing the cham­ pionship match in three sets to an opponent from Calvin Christian. 6-3. 2-6. 6-2. “We felt that Scott did just about everything he could in that match." Seger said. "1 don’t think he could have done anything much else to be Get the great feeling that comes from White Outdoor s easy-driving, smooth-cutting hydrostatic tractors. Durable, reliable and great for large mowing jobs, they’re priced hundreds less than the premium-priced brands. The White hydrostatic advantage starts with a rugged oil-pressure activated driveline, preset speed LT-125 shown with optional control on hills and smooth, dutch­ less speed and direction control. TurboCut™ mower decks, long­ life Briggs & Stratton engines and optional VacPac™ baggers make White'hydros the ones to beat! 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Leading the scoring for Caledonia was Liza Mast, who was first for the fourth year in a row in the discus with a throw of 135’9". which is a new conference record She was also third in the shot put with a throw of 3110" Wendy Faber led the run­ ners with a first-place finish in the 100-meter dash in 12.91 becoming the first conference champion in the 100 for Caledonia ladies since Chris Stegehuis performed the feat in 1977 Faber also finished second by one hundredth of a second in the 200. Heather Burns was fifth in the 100 The 3200-meter relay team of Katie Zobczak. Heather Dodge Sarah Parbel. and Karyn Duba smashed the school record with a secondplace finish time of 9:49.4 The 800-meter relay team of Heather Bums. Kelly Vetting. Amanda Wolfert and Wendy Faber was ’bird in 1:52.3, and the 400 relay team of Bums. Veiling. Faber and Dorothy Benham was third in 54 5 In the 1600-met r run Karyn Duba was third (5:22.2) and Sarah Parbel fourth (5:30.4). Duba was also second in the 800. with a time of 2:25.9 In the 3200. Katie Sobczak was third in 11:23.1 and Sarah Flegel was fourth in 11:52.6. Caledonia girls' track team finished second in O-K Gold conference competition. TK girls 2nd in ‘Blue’ track meet CHS seniors register to vote Caledonia school secretaries Diane DeYoung (nearest the camera) and Leta Bai lard gave up some of their own lunch time recently to provide eligible CHS seniors a chance to register to vote. Many seniors took advantage of the conve­ nience of registering right in the cafeteria during lunch. Wilder's Auto Service Gft [W ...for All Your Automotive Needs HASTINGS — MIDDLEVILLE OPEN Monday-Saturday Foreign Can Welcome BRAKE "JOB S458a l^0^5 ALIGNMENTS Friday is •16“ EXHAUST DAY at Wilders AUTO COMPUTER Please call for appt, by Thursday noon to guarantee these prices. 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Ploeg took the Trojans’ on­ ly first in the meet, but they had plenty of seconds, including. — Sarah Kaechele in the 800-meter run, in 2:32.8. Teammate Sara Postema was sixth. — Ploeg in the 200-meter dash, 27.47 seconds. — The 3200-meter relay team, with Jamie Smith, Jessica Van Aman. Postema and Kaechele. in 10:18.32. — The 800-meter relay team, with Tracie Middleton, Kim Wohlford. Michelle Shepard and Ploeg, in 1:53.12. — Kaechele in the 1600-meter run. in 5:41.56. Once again. Postema added a sixth. — Middleton in the 400-meter dash, in 60 89 seconds. Ploeg was third in the race. — The 1600-meter relay team, with VanAman. Wohl ford, Kaechele and Mkldlcti'n Taking thirds were Mid dleton in the long jump, Shepard in the 100-meter high hurdles. Shepard's time of 16 82 seconds set (he school sophomore record Middleville girls’ golfers continue breaking records The Middleville girls' golf team traveled to Briarwood Friday, May 14, to play Caledonia and Hastings in the Barry County Tournament and they came away with top honors with a round of 200. Low rounds for TK were Angie Payne 46, Amy Yberna 49, Kerri McNees 50, and Sarah Beute 55. The girls traveled to Lin­ coln Monday. May 17, to play in the O-K Rainbow Con­ ference Tournament. The girls shot a 381 total for 18 holes, which placed them second, only five shots behind Kenowa Hills. With this second-place finish, the girls finished the season in second place in the Rainbow League Taking honors for TK were Angie Payne, 92 with a fourth-place finish, Amy Yberna, fifth, 93; Kerri McNces, ninth with a 96. and Amy Missad with a round of 100 Tuesday the girls were hosts to West Catholic at Yankee Springs. The TK girls shot a 180 to West's 198 Low rounds for TK were Amy Yberna 40, Amy Missad 43, Sarah Beute 46, and Angie Payne 51. Wednesday the girls went to Morrison l^ikc to play a good Ionia team. The girls shot a 196 to beat Ionia be 12 strokes. Low rounds were Kerri McNees 46, Amy Yberna 47, Sarah Beute 49 and Amy Missad with a 55. This win would move the girls’ dual meet record to 18-3, which is the most wins by any TK girls’ golf team The T rojaas also have earn­ ed a sixth-place ranking in the most recent state Class B coaches' poll. CHS girls’ track team takes fifth in the regionals The O-K Gold Conference dominated the Class B girls’ regional track meet Saturday at Godwin Heights, where Caledonia took fifth place overall South Christian led all teams with a score of 61 points, closely followed by Wa>land with 58. Hudson ville took fourth behind Middleville Led by CHS senior Liz Mast’s first place in the discus, the Scots qualified tor the state meet in six events Masi won the discus with a loss of 128’6" to qualify for state competition She also took a regional third in the shot put (33’Vi"). but did not meet the qualify mg distance in that esent The 3200-meter relay team of Katie Sobczek. Sarah Parbel, Heather Dodge and Karyn Duba set a new school record of 9:48.7 in taking a regional third place and earn­ ing a berth at the June 5 slate meet at Wyoming Park Also running individual qualifying times were Duba, who took a fifth in the 1600-meter run (5:24.3); Wendy Faber, second in the 200 dash (27.6); Sobczek, third in the 3200 (11:32.1) and Sarah Flegel, fourth in the 3200 (11 42.2). Adding points to the Scots’ team score were the sixth place 800 relay team of Heather Bums, Kelly Vching, Amanda Wolfert and Faber (1:52.6) and the sixth-place 400 relay team of Burns. Veking, Faber and Dorothy Benham (53.9). Final learn scores for the regional were South Chris tian, 61. Wayland, 58 Mid dleville, 54, Hudsonville, 45; Caledonia 43.5; Unity Chris­ tian, 43; Hastings, 36, Lowell, 33; Godwin Heights, 30, Hamilton, 24, Catholic Central, 18; Wyoming Park, 16, Rogers, 11.5; Zeeland, 10; Holland Christian, 9; East Grand Rapids, 3 and West Catholic, I. Correction — Caledonia Village resident Karen Hahn is not a member of the Consolidate Caledonia Committee, as was stated in last week's Sun and News. FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION .ads 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 25, 1993 I Page 19 Caledonia Legion to carry out traditional Memorial Day tributes... J-Ad Graphics News Senice The Caledonia Legion Post 305 will continue this year its tradition of offering Memorial Day tributes at five different township cemeteries Few Legion posts in the stale provide ceremonies at so many cemeteries, noted Legion member Dave Stauffer. Accompanied by area Boy Scouts. Legion* Auxiliary members and musicians from the Caledonia bands, the Legion will first assemble at 9 a m at the Alaska Cemetery at the corner of 68th and Thomapplc River Drive. The contingent then will visit Blain Cemetery at 68th and Kalamazoo at 9 45 a m . Dutton Cemetery, just south of 68th on Hanna Lake al 10 .30 a m. and Holy Comers Cemetery at 84th and Kraft at 11:15 a.m. Pet of the Week Laying a wreath at the grave of a fallen comrade is a traditional part of the Caledonia Legion Post's Memorial Day services. The Legion. Scouts. Aux­ iliary and high school and middle school bands will then re group at noon at the high school to step off their tradi­ tional parade down Mam Street to Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia Village for the final service of the day At each cemetery , a short service will be offered, with State Senator Richard Posthumus providing a brief speech at each location Area ministers also will participate in the ceremonies. Stauffer said. At each location, the Legion honor guard will fire the salute to their fallen com­ rades. and taps will be played. Stauffer said that each Memorial Day, the Legion works w ith the local Boy Scout troop to put flags on the graves of all veterans He ask­ ed that any family of a veteran burieu in one of the Caledonia cemeteries in the last year call Ron Shook (891 1264) or himself (891-8644) so that a flag can be placed on that grave. Middleville baseball turns it around The Middleville varsity baseball team has been turning a hard-luck season around lately. The Trojans last Wednesday beat Wyoming I>ec 7-3 to register their third straight O-K Blue Conference victory. Brad Williams was the win­ ning pitcher over the Rebels, as he faced only 29 batters in seven innings, walking five and striking out six. The Trojans fell behind 4-0 in the first inning, but battled back with a run in the second, two in the third, another in the fourth, two in the sixth to lake the lead and they added an in­ surance run in the seventh. Brian Drummond collected three hits to pace Middleville on the offensive end of things. Sophomore Andy Brewer added two hits and two runs batted in and Ted Doom came up with two hits, one a double, with an RBI. Coach Tim Penfield said the key to the team's recent success has been defense and pitching, but finely hitting is a big asset, too. The Trojans, now 3-8 in the O-K Blue Conference, scored two league victories the previ­ ous Friday and Monday . The Trojans Monday, May 17, defeated Kelloggsvillc 109, fighting off a late rally by the Rockets. They had led 106 going into the seventh inning and saw Kelloggsvillc score three times to make it uncomfortably close. Rob Minor picked up the pitching victory, but needed relief help from sophomore Nathan Bundy, who got the last out in the seventh inning. Minor walked two and struck out six. The Trojans spotted Kelloggsville four runs in the early going, but then came alive at the plate. Brad Williams, who has been on an offensive tear lately, went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in. He has gone 7for-11 in his last three games. Glen Atkinson went 3-for3, Tim McCulligh smacked his fourth home run of the season and Minor helped his own cause with two hits. On Saturday in their own invitational tournament, the Trojans dropped their two games, 9-8 to Grand Rapids South Christian in the opener and they watched the roof fall in on them against Allegan in Caledonia Youth Football meeting An organizational meeting has been set for 8:30 p.m on June I. for all young men in­ terested in playing Caledonia Youth Football next fall Eligible are any students who will be in grades five through eight next year The organizational meeting has been planned later in the evening so that any athletes playing summer baseball won't have to miss their prac­ tice. said Ralph Shefferly. CHS varsity football coach He said that at the meeting, the 1993 fall football program will be explained and registra­ tion forms will be available The registration tee is S30 In the'\ n icajue. fifth and sixth-graders will be organized into teams that will play each other on Tuesday evenings Seventh- and eighth-graders will play on a team in the West Michigan 78cr football league, which competes on Wednesday evenings against other 78er teams from area schools Shefferly said the meeting will be over at 9 15 p m. Anyone with questions should call him at 698-6929 or call Jim Uy I at 698-6789 game two after leading 3-2 going into the fifth inning. Middleville also let a lead slip away against South Christian. The Trojans scored six times in the second inning to take an 8-1 advantage. The Sailors answered with seven in the fifth to win, in an inning Penfield said "wasn't a sight to see." Williams went 2-for-3 and Minor went 2-for-4, as the Trojans collected nine hits in the game. Ted Doom suffered the mound loss, but only one of the runs he allowed was earned. The Trojans yielded 15 total runs to Allegan in the second game of the day. Seth Nelson suffered the setback on the mound and he was relieved by sophomore Andy Brewer. Williams had two hits in four trips to the plate and Nelson went 2-for-3. Dowagiac won the tourney, defeating Allegan in its first game and edging South Christian in the championship contest. One day before, Middleville scored its first victory in the league this season by nipping Hamilton, 7-6. Williams pitched, giving up seven hits and four walks and striking out five. Hamilton had led 6-0 after four innings, but the Trojans scored two runs in the fourth, four in the fifth and the game­ winner in the seventh. Minor had a big three-run double in the fifth-inning rally. Scott Palazzolo and Seth Nelson each had two hits for Middleville. "We seem to be coming to­ gether now," said Penfield., noting that his team certainly has seen more than enough hard luck earlier this season. It also was reported that Middleville will play Lakewood in the Class B pre­ districts June 1. The actual district tourney will be at Lowell Saturday, June 5. CLEMATIS Klem-a-tis); Large flowered vine for use on wall, trellis or post Thrives where roots can be kept cod with shade mukh or other plants Like* alkaline sod and moisture May grow to 8 -IT — showy! kw-pine Caledonia boys track team is third in the Class B regionals The Caledonia boys' track (cam finished third in a tight three way battle Saturday for the Class B regional crown Grand Rapids West Catholic won the meet with 74 team points. South Christian was runner-up with 72 Vi and the Scots finished with 70. Middleville was sixth with 32. Alan Aho had a great day for Caledonia He won the open 400-meter run in 51.4 seconds, was second in the 200 with a time of 23.6 seconds and he anchored a leg on the regional champion 800-meter and 1600-meter relay teams Joining Aho in the 1600 relay were Chad Neff. Chris Holiday and Brad Allen Their winning time was 3:30.2. Aho and Allen. John Win quest and Keith Bohez hooked up for a winning team 1:32.7 ANNUALS OF THE WEEK PERENNIALS OF THE WEEK LUPINE Bridget" and "Gordie" are nine-week-old Husky mix, brother and sister. Gordie is the larger of the two and either would be a pleasant addition to a fami­ ly. They are just two of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. 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Time 9am-4pm._______ GARAGE SALE May 26, 9-5, furniture, clothes, toys, craft supplies, misc. 5864 Cherry Valley, Middleville._________ HUGE GARAGE SALE May 26th, 27th, 9am-5pm, TV and stands, sofa, rocker, lamps, waterbed, baby items, toys, yard goods, quilt pieces, clothing, aerobic step. 139 Lake Street, Caledonia. MAY 28,29 2 family, a little bit of everything old and new. 6329 Irving Rd.__________________ MAY 29TH ONLY! Arlington Court, off from M-37 (Middle­ ville) turn at Riverside Auto. 2/Family sale of mens and womens clothing, fencing, flow­ er pots, decorative items and lots of miscellaneous household. QUALITY GARAGE SALE May 27th, 28th, 9-5,5400 Irving Road. Miscellaneous For Sale Automotive 7 PC. BEDROOM SUITE “walnut Finish”, vanity, mirror, complete! (3 months old) with spring air mattress set. Cost $1200 new. Sell $250. 517-694-0335.______________ FULL SIZE BRASS BED (Gorgeous) 3 months old, still in plastic. Cost $795 new/sacrifice $225. 517-627-9494,________ KING BRASS BED (Simmons BeautyRest) with frame. (3 months old). Bought new, never used. New $1290. Sell $295 or best offer. 517-627-9494. 1983 550 HONDA NIGHT­ HAWK, one owner; $1,600, 1980 Honda 400 automatic $800. Call 795-3503. ________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 houis a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. TWO BEDROOM APART­ MENT IN MIDDLEVILLE No pets, $475. 795-9153. TWO ROOMS(ONLY) FOR RENT kitchen available. $30 per week. 795-3480. THOMPSON’S FRESH ASPARAGUS S1.00/pound, or .90-/poundover 10 pounds. Call to order. 765-3791 or 765-3182 For Sale ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, May 30. Bring the family and view 300 exhibitors with something for everyone. Food services, picnic areas and a relaxed atmosphere. Show rain or* shine. 7:30a.m.-4:30p.m. $3 admis­ sion. Free parking at the fair­ grounds, right in Allegan, Mkh. ntiques & Collectibles] BOAT DOCKS NOW STOCKING Complete line of Tommy dock products. See our display for easv setup. Durkee Lumber. Alto 868-6026. FOR SALE Tappan electric stove, harvest gold, self­ cleaning. $125. Call 795-7167. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. EXPERT FURNITURE RF.FINTSH1NG All hand strip­ ping & professionally sprayed, hand rubbed finishes. Call Sam for free estimates. 868-0268. FIVE-PIECE MAHAGONY BEDROOM OUTFIT Brass accents. Set includes orthapcdic ma tresses & frame w/ headboard. Cost SI,500 (bought new never used) Sell for $675. 517-627-6223.______________ THREE-PIECE LIVING ROOM SET. Wing-back w/ Oak trim. New condition. Coun­ try blue! Was $1,395., Sell $575/Or best. (Never out of plas­ tic). 517-627-6223. Lawn & Garden PERENNIALS, ANNUALS Hanging Baskets and vegetable plants. Specializing in over 300 Perennials. 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Sun.-Thur*. 3:30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sal. 3:30-12 pm 9799 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA MUI ■ Are @peit Memorial Dayjon., May 31 • 9 am-3 pm ************ Paili urn Liners Available Bush Geraniums Full Variety of... Starting at... Flower and i vegetable Plants Geraniums sizes 4” to bush size or garden. KNOTT'S GREENHOUSES Retail & wholesale 3422 76th Street S.E., Caledonia (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) OPEN Mon.-Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5; Closed Sunday Quality Plants & Flowers for Over 15 Years by Tom & Lois Knott CCkQ v9O"OZ JL I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-06-01.pdf be9756f881d22f58b2ce15a06d405313 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 280 /June 1, 1993 Eighteen developers to fund extension of village system Twp. OKs assessment for preliminary M-37 sewer costs by Barbara (>all Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board May 12 approved a special assessment district chat will fund $483,000 in estimated preliminary ex­ penses for a sewer line along M-37. The pipe will be laid along the highway and connect with a new Caledonia Village waste water treatment plant now in the final design stages. Eighteen developers, who own 31 parcels on or adjoin­ ing M-37, have signed cer­ tificates indicating their con­ sent to special assessments against their properties in return for capacity in the new system. All capacity has been spoken for. said Township At­ torney Jim White, and only those who are investing in sewer capacity will be assessed. The township earlier signed an agreement with Caledonia Village, indicating its intent to purchase 250.000 gallons per Caledonia Board approves new O-K Conference expansion by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board approved May 18 a proposed expansion of the Ottawa Kent Conference, ef­ fective with the 1994-95 school year. Recommended by O-K Needs Committee, the pro­ posal would deal with fluc­ tuating school populations in the conference by adding a fifth division for smaller member schools. The new Silver Division would consist of the three smallest schools in the present O-K Blue. Com stock Park. Kelloggsville and Lee. plus new conference members Allendale. Hopkins and Saugatuck As part of the realignment. Rogers High School, formerly in the O-K White Division, would move to the Blue to round out that league at six schools. Sparta also would move down a populaton notch from the O-K White to the the O-K Gold, trading slots with pre­ sent Gold member Hudson­ ville. The O-K Gold would continue with eight schools, and the White would compete with seven. Untouched by the realign ment, the eight largest schools in the conference would con­ tinue in the O-K Red. See expansion, page 2 day of capacity in the village's new sequencing batch reactor (SBR) waste water treatment plant. The village likewise will gain an additional 250.000 gpd of sewer capacity from the new SBR Though the proposed M-37 extension of the village system will serve township properties, the village will continue to administer the sewer system, according to the agreement Construction of the sewer line is scheduled to begin this year, with all components operational by the summer of 1994. said engineer Kari Lohela of Wilcox Associates. He explained that the col­ lection system would consist of a gravity sewer line runn­ ing south to an 84th Street pumping station From there, the sewage would be pumped uphill to the village SBR. Another pumping station will be located on 76th Street to pump sewage uphill to M-37. The Riebel property at the intersection of M-37 and Cherry Valley, also will have a lift station to force main sewage to the existing village system. The developers originally proposed that the new sewer line be laid as the state widen­ ed M-37. When the highway improvement was postponed, however, the township decid­ ed to go ahead with the sewer line, as long as the developers who would benefit from such See sewer, page 2 West Elementary third graders in Deb Meitner’s class decided to donate all of the pennies they had collected and used for mathematics exercises to the Thornapple-Kellogg Playground Improvement Group to help get new playground equipment at the three elementary schools in Middleville. Officials say ‘Proposal A would be beneficial for TK Schools’ by Margaret Fow ler Staff Writer "The passage of Proposal A is extremely important for the Thornapple Kellogg Schools." said Superinten­ dent Steve Garrett during a re­ cent public forum. If it doesn't pass, the TK district stands to face cutbacks of anywhere from $400,000 to $1 million of its $10 million operating budget. Garrett said that would be disasterous in light of the /act that about $500,000 of cut­ backs were made in the 1992-93 school budget. "There really isn’t anything more that can be cut without drastically reducing the number of teachers and pro­ grams for our students," he explained. "Proposal A is not a perfect plan," said State Represen­ tative Bob Bender "But. we believe it is a fair proposal that would provide both school financing and property tax relief” He urges voters to go to the polls. This is where to vote: Irving Township — Precinct No. I, 112 State St., Freeport Village Hall, 765-5330. Precinct No. 2, 4500 Wixxl School Road, Hastings, Township Hall. Thomapple Township — Precinct No. I. 3885 Bender Road. Middleville, Thomap­ ple Kellogg High School. 795-3394. Precinct No. 2. Thomapple Township Hall. 200 Main St. Middleville, 795-7202. Yankee Springs Township — 284 Briggs Road. Mid dleville. Township Hall, 795-9091. For this school year. TK schools operate on 36.1 mills which currently provides $4,382 per student The budget for 1993-93 with the passage of Proposal A would guarantee the basicamount of $4,800 per student with only 18 mills levied in property taxes. Because the proposal would require that districts pay the full amount of the social security tax and pension benefits for school employees, plus the rate of inflation. TK schools would only show a gain of about $400 per student this year said Garrett See officials, page 2 Plan offers constitutional shift in school funding Proposal A substitutes sales tax hike for high assessments bv Barbara Gall ’ Staff Writer Victory is ‘in the bag’ at Field Day Coledonia Elementary students literally get their acts together during the three-legged races at the school s annual field days held May 21 and 22. All three district elementaries will hold field days before school is out for the summer.(See more inside.) Michigan voters lately have been deluged with the pros and cons of Proposal A. Tomorrow. June 2. the question will be decided Michigan residents will be asked to approve a constitutional amendment that would expand the tax base for the funding of Michigan’s public schools. Nearh all school funding now is derived from property taxes. figured from com­ plicated formulas based on the SEV (state equalized valua­ tion) of properties within each district The was the system works today, those school districts with commercial and in­ dustrial tax base are wealthy enough to offer more and bet­ ter educational opportunities to their students. Those districts not so rich in property tax base, however, often are not able to provide those same programs to their students because their schools are funded almost entirely by residential property owners. This disparity among school See Proposal A, Pago 5 In This Issue... • TK seniors win honors at annual assembly • Middleville passes resolution to petition for annexation • Summer reading classes to begin soon • Caledonia High School Class of 1993 honored �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 1, 1993 PROPOSAL A BENEFICIAL FOR TK SCHOOLS, cont. fromfront Even with the reduction of mills paid for by property owners, the revenue lost must be made up somewhere — that being the 2 percent increase in sales tax Bender noted that many people are concerned that this will become another situation like the state lottery . * ‘The lottery does work as it was planned It provides about $480 million per year to education. “But. when is is all divided up around the school districts in the state, it actually is only enough to operate a district for eight or nine days. “Proposal A is a constituional amendment and the only way the money from the additional two cents sales tax can be used is directly to the schools," he said. Jerry Hunsberger from the Kent Intermediate School District said. “We need to remember that this is basically considered an outstate bill Since. Detroit area schools won’t benefit as much, we are concerned about it passing. " Bender reminded that there is no contingency plan if Pro­ posal A doesn’t pass TK voters would then have to vote whether or not to over­ ride the Headlee tax limitation amendment that was passed in I978. This amendment has been the only one passed by voters out of 12 proposed in the last two decades, according to Bender However, he feels that this one has a good chance of pass­ ing and describes it as a ‘ winwin" situation for both tax­ payers and the schools. | ANNIVERSARY Garrett emphasized the need for people go to the polls Wednessay to vote and not assume that the proposal issue is already decided before the vote. Those unable to get to their voting places because of lack of transportation can call the TK Administration office at 795-3313 to see if transporta­ tion can be arranged. Also, anyone willing to pro­ vide transportation to the polls tomorrow also may contact the superintendent's office. SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES EXPANSION, cont.fromfront page “I’m very much for it." commented CHS track coach and former athletic director John Soderman “This plan is good for everybody in the conference " He explained that it has become hard for Kelloggsville and Lee. especially, to remain competitive in the OK Blue as their student populations decrease As a result, both schools were looking to join another conference, and O-K member schools hated to see them leave. Soderman said. “They were among the 1961 charter members of the league, along with Wyoming Park," he said. “They have been in it since the beginning, so we're trying to take care of them rather than lose their membership. I believe there should be every effort made to treat them right. " Under the new plan, the five O-K Divisions will be organized as follows: The Red Division would in­ clude East Kentwood. GrarJ Haven. Grandville. Holland. Jenison. Muskegon Mona Shores. Rockford and Holland West Ottawa The White Division: East Grand Rapids. Forest Hills Central. Hudsonville. Lowell. Northview. Wyoming Park and Zeeland The Gold Division: Caledonia. Cedar Springs. Coopersville. Forest Hills Northern. Kenowa Hills. South Christian. Sparta and Wayland Union. The Blue Division: Byron Center. Calvin Christian. Godwin Heights. Hamilton. FITNESS FOR YOU... Held at Page Elementary SUMMER SCHEDULE Starting June 7 MONDAY Step Class 6:30 p.m. thv First Week of Each Month One Time Per Week............................... $14 L If you arc pay ing per class, the cost is $4.00. Middleville and Rogers The new Silver Division: Comstock Park. Kellog­ gsville. Lee. Allendale. Hopkins and Saugatuck. The reorganization is con­ tingent upon approval by the O-K Executive Council and the new members’ accepting the invitation to join the conference. The Caledonia School Board unanimously approved the recommended changes. Caledonia voters to save with school bond refinancing J-Ad Graphics News Service On the recommendation of its consultant underwriting firm. Kemper Securities of Lansing, the Caledonia School Board has voted to re­ fund its 1992 bond issue Refinancing the bonds at this time will lower the in­ terest rate a full point, from 6.67 to 5.67. explained Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean This translates into saving district taxpayers $1.2 million over the 30-year life of the bond, she said. The school board authoriz­ ed Dean two months ago to take advantage of favorable interest rates whenever they were low enough to benefit the school district. Dean said the district used its underwriting firm as its consultant in this matter rather than pay extra fees to hire another financial consultant. M-37 SEWER, cont. fromfront page a service were willing to pay the “up front” costs Outlined in one of the newly approved resolutions is the procedure by which the original investors in the sewer will be paid back through future connection fees. The resolution also states that if the project proceeds to construction, the special assessment for preliminary expenses will be rolled into an assessment roll levied to cover the total cost of the project, estimated at $3.6 million to $3.8 million. If the project should fail, in­ vestors would be reimbursed any funds left after paying preliminary expenses. The resolution also states that the transfer of sewer capacity will be controlled by township ordinance. In other words, developers now own­ ing capacity cannot sell sewer units for their own profit. Any person who has capacity available for transfer instead will register that information with the township, which will oversee the transfer of units and relieve the transferring owner of any unpaid assessments and fees on those units. In constructing such a sewer system, the county actually enters into a contract with the township and the village to provide the financing and con­ struction of the sewer line. The county then "leases” the sewer system to the village and the township, which must defray their costs to the coun­ ty through special assessments on the users of the system. During a public hearing at a May 12 Township Board special meeting, the developers, attorneys and engineers ironed out the final questions abou’ the special assessment district. The board then unanimous­ ly approved the resolutions, with Trustees Gordon Jousma and Steve Gould not present Finkbeiners to celebrate their 50th Dr. and Mrs. Wayne (Marie) Finkbeiner of Middle­ ville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a chicken barbecue and open house for their friends and family Sunday, June 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. at their Gun Lake home. The open house will be given by their children, Sandy and Forrest Frank, Sally and John Smith, and Susan and David Bartz. The couple has five grandchil­ dren. They would welcome all to come celebrate with them, but no gifts please. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 For All Your Spring Gardening Supplies Peat Moss • Cow Manure • Top Soil • Garden Fertilizer • Bark Nuggets • Michigan Peat • Bulk Garden Seeds • Vegetable & Flower Flats STOP AT... TK Middle School Awards Assembly set The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School staff invites parents and relatives to the 32nd annual Awards Assembly to be held Friday, June 11. at 8:15 a.m. in the Middle School gymnasium The assembly will last about I‘a hours There will be a reception in the cafeteria after the assembly for eighth-grade students and their parents Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E Main, Caledonia -891-8108 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 1, 1993 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Summer reading clubs starting soon Corner by... Steve Garrett Super! ntendent of Thornapple Kellogg Points to remember... Election Day is tomorrow, Wednesday. June 2. Here are some important points to remember about Proposal A: • Property assessment increase for 1993. many of which have been running in double digits, would be rolled back to the 1991 S.E.V. plus 3 percent. This rollback would be reflected in your July property tax bill. • All future property tax assessment hikes would be limited to 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. (This provision could only be changed by another constitutional amendment vote of the people.) • School operating millage is capped at 18 mills, with each district given the option to ask the voter for an additional nine mills. This 27-mill limit is capped by the Constitution. • The school operating millage in the Thomapple Kellogg District would be rolled back from 36.1 to 18 mills, a 50.1 per cent reduction. This would mean a reduction of $724 in pro­ perty tax for a home valued at $80,000 with a $40,000 SEV. • Sales tax will be increased two cents, with all money to go to school operation with no off setting reduction in other general fund taxes (constitutionally guaranteed) It will not be like the lottery! In fact, lottery revenues will also be constitu­ tionally guaranteed with the passage of Proposal A. • This year we would have the full year’s savings in proper­ ty lax relief with only 5 Vi months of increased sales tax. • Proposal A the 1993-94 school year projected revenue for the Thornapple Kellogg School District will be $4,800 per student • Without Proposal A the 1993-94 school year projected revenue for the Thomapple Kellogg School District will be $4,800 per student. • Without Proposal A the Thomapple Kellogg School District again will have to make major cuts. It is projected that increased costs will require $350,000 to $4/5.000 in reductions • The Headlee override provision is on the ballot for the June 14 school election. This is necessary should the voters not approve Proposal A. The Headlee override is needed to enable the district to levy the full authorized millage. Without it. the district would lose an additional $429,331 in local revenue and $129,841 in state aid. (This would mean a total shortfall in the Thornapple Kellogg School District of between $900,000 and $1,034,000 or approximately 10 percent of the 1993/94 budget. • With the passage of Proposal A, the Headlee override is not needed • With Proposal A, yearly increases in statewide K-12 education revenues will be determined by revenues generated from sales tax, lottery profits and property taxes • Proposal A provides a more stable source of funding pro­ grams and services for kids. • Proposal A sets a foundation for school funding that more equitably distributes funds than the current system. • Proposal A reduces the reliance on the property tax for the operations of schools. • The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education members unanimously voted to support Proposal A on the June 2 ballot. The board and the administration feel that Proposal A is in the best interest of the Thomapple Kellogg Schools and that the proposal also deals with concerns expressed by property owners. Behind Faro 's Pizza in Caledonia OPEN Monday Tnd«y8«m io8 p m .Open a« 8 am Saturday STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of.wur insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 k 891-9294 A “Read Together - Share the Fun’’ is the theme of this year's summer reading club at branches of the Kent Counts Library System. The library has scheduled summer of programs, events, prizes and reading encourage­ ment to promote the pleasures of reading as a leisure-time activity, and to invite children and adults to share the wonderful experience of reading together Hours at the Caledonia library will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Fridays and Saturdays At Alto, the library ’s hours are noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. 10 a m to 5 p.m Thursdays and 9 a m. to noon Saturday s. The “Read Together — Share the Fun ” reading club is for ages three to adult. Signup begins June 14 and the club runs through July 31. Participants earn weekly prizes by visiting their branch library, checking out books, and keeping a record of what they’ve read Club members will join a “gallery’’ of readers when they design “self-portraits” to decorate the library . The paper figures, colored, decorated, customiz­ ed and put on display, will provide creative testimony to the way reading can draw a family and a community together. Kent County Library System branches will host a Letter to the Editor: lively variety of summer pro­ grams for children and adults, including puppet shows, magic shows, storytelling, craft workshops, musicians, mimes, family night entertain­ ment. reading club parties and visits from the traveling zoo. Club members will paint their own t-shirts with a “read together" stencil at craft pro­ grams at all branch locations. Young people ages 11-15 can become “Library Heroes" by assisting in the library and advising youth librarians. All Kent County Library branches will offer youngsters this unique oppor­ tunity; “Library Hero" orien­ tation meetings are scheduled at the branches in June. Weekly prizes and reading incentives add to the excite ment and sense of accomplish­ ment. Community sponsors offering incentives this sum­ mer include Bargain Books. Blimpie’s Subs and Salads. Burger King. Meijer. Inc.. PepsiCola. Putt-Putt Golf and Games. Ole Tacos. Scheie. Showcase Cinemas. Splash Family Water Park. 29th St. Quad Theatre. Wit­ mark and WXMI Fox 17. Reading club members who display an official club poster in their front windows might get lucky. If the poster is spot­ ted by the WXMI van as it patrols area neighborhoods, the family will win prizes. Witmark is donating the grand prize, cassette — CD boomboxes to be awarded in a special prize drawing in August. In Meinoriam IN MEMORIAM In memory of Thomas John Bremer, (DAD) I think of you often I miss you always I love you forever P.S. say hi to Aunt Alice and John Ben. Village provides service for local tax dollars To the editor: I have to respond to the issue of dissolving the Village of Caledonia. First, these views which follow are only mine. Being a new appointee to the Village Council, 1 am not speaking for the council Last week. Mr. Fleischman in his letter said he needed to be invited to the council meeting March 17. He focuses on a key point. Anyone who is genuinely in­ terested in the village should attend the meetings regardless of when or how they were notified. The meetings are posted and anyone was free to choose to come... if the in­ terest is there. Mr. Fleischman stated that the private sector “combines operations all the time to achieve better operating levels of efficiency, increase ser­ vice, and to lower costs.” I agree, but the private sector, in general, has over time hired more people than they need. The first positions to go usual­ ly are front line personnel, mid-management or ad­ ministrative. The reality is this: The Village does not have the excessive staff that others have. ”... Village residents can have nearly everything they have now and save an average homeowner of $600.00 per year in proerty taxes." If something sounds too good to be true, then question bow this is to be done. The village pro­ vides dozens of services because the few- who are in­ terested know wnere to look for benefits to serve the public. These services are now included m your property taxes because the village has the legal designation of “Village " If the Village is dissolved, these services will be lost unless... the village residents want to continue these ser­ vices by having a special assessment If this occurs, your property taxes would decrease, but you would be assessed for these services and assessments are not tax deduc­ tible. Keeping the current form of village government means you keep your deduc­ tion and still receive the ser­ vices if you choose It is true, some services are duplicated by both the township and village. I believe we should focus our efforts on coordinating some services. These could include sharing a receptionist, coot- dinating phone systems, offer­ ing high school students the opportunity to work at the of­ fices, sharing a common mainframe computer and sharing common software. Each government unit could have its own external hard drive to store pertinent information. The main point is this: the village does provide services that you can use. It does cost some taxes, but this makes government more personalized. Steve Antecki Caledonia $5.00 OFF Any Perm or Color Service in June Village Cuts 207 East Main — Middleville 795-8844 'Now accepting appointments on Fridays and Saturdays LET’S WORK TOGETHER As Financial Specialists, we're pulling for you and we're committed to helping you develop new and better ways to sustain and improve your farming operation. We hope to provide a more efficient source of assistance for your financial needs by offering farm credit and other services to help you manage your business and strengthen this agricultural community. TATE 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE ANK 1891-8113| 698-6337 795-3361 FDIC 1S? ALEDONIA Noon on Saturday ---------- - —-T: L£nd£M �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 1, 1993 my waist? Good morning, everyone I Sounded like a good idea, bet you won’t guess exactly and so Johnny bought a retrac­ what I had been doing last table clothesline. He tied the week Monday morning It pulley to the garage door was weeding in my garden frame, attached it to the belt What's so great about that? around my waist so I could Ever since my vision changed weed the flower bed in front so drastically . I couldn't go of our house And did I ever outdoors by my.self. I would feel good afterward! it feh so get lost and was very good to get my hands into the disoriented. So Johnny in­ earth and pull out the weeds sisted that I only go out with Someone asked bow I could someone tell the difference between the But the weeds continued to weeds and plants This bed grow like weeds only has day lillies and a I asked George Kramer spreading jumper shrub. I ac from the Vision Enrichment cidentially pulled up a part of Center to help me. He thought one day lily, but put it right a minute, and asked “Have back in the wet ground you ever seen the device that After only a short time out­ they have for exercising a doors. I came in like a new dog9" It has a spiral screw­ person I have always felt that type stake that you screw working outdoors was very down into the ground. On the healing for me. top kxrp you fasten a pulley And with shock I realized with a small chain on it. that I had not even weeded Why not try that, only one bed. I had just stayed in fasten it to a belt I have around and played under it. Virginia told her grand­ mother that if she ever drown­ ed. she would like to have her with her so they could walk on the bottom of the lake together. Florence Fiala and Nettie Baughman went to the Gun Lake Women's Club Style Show last week Florence said tht she had a wonderful time golfing She enjoys the relaxed attitiude of the women she plays with They really enjoy each other’s company and being outdoors, even when it was as windy as it was Monday Murtle Secord. Norma Lewis and their sister from Jackson came over last weekend, and the sisters all went out to see their mom in the Clark Home. She seemed to enjoy the company. One day they took one of Jennie’s scrapbooks that Jen­ Neigh bors With.. NORMA VELDERMAN the house feeling sorry for me. You see. in the spring. I always got up at daylight and worked at least an hour and then came back in the house when Johnny got up. So if you go by our house and see a white headed woman on her knee* tied with a rope to her waist, you will know we haven't acquired a new St. Bernard dog — it’s just me. having a wonderful time with keeping and getting my flower beds in order Mr and Mrs. Jim Hess and son Jim stopped in to visit Virginia Root. The Hess fami­ ly lived next door to Virginia when she lived on M-37. I remembered the Hess family , as they were our Press ear­ ners for quite a few years. Then Virginia told me a cute story about when she was a small child: She and her grandmother were working in the garden. A sudden ram squall came up and they got soaked. So. her grandmother and Virginia ran over to the rain spout where the water was gushing out. and stood under it. Her grand­ mother said that since they were already soaked, they might as well have some fun nie had made herself. She recognized the wedding pic­ ture of Cliff and herself. Then she seemed to remember other parts of the book. Marcella stayed with her sister. Norma Lewis. Bessie Nelson says that she found out that she hasn’t been feeling good ever since they came home from Florida She had the flu in March and never got nd of the bug and now it has slipped into bron­ chial pneumonia. She got medicine for it and got a severe case of hives from the penicilin Now she is on something else and feels a lit­ tle better, but the hives are still there. She wants to get better quickly because they have two granddaughters graduating from high school, one here in the area and one at Traverse City, in the next week or two. cont to next ptga LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45 am , 11:00 a.m. & 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer It Bible Study 7 00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor 7240 68th Streel, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison 'Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday School............................................................... 9.45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11 00 a m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6 45 p.m. Awana................................................................................ 6:45p.m. (Guinea United iirctl|rcn QH|urtl| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue “a new and Sunday School.................................... 9:30a.m. exciting fellowship" Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. .......10 30 am Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m.Sunday Services.................... at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 960t> LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Morning Worship MMhOaM Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday School Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night” Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................... 7:00 p.m. (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville, mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Pastor Monte C. Bell Saturday Evening Mass...............................5:00 p.m. The Lutheran Church Sunday Mass........................ 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Missouri Synod CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock (616) 795-2391 Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. UM Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m. Sunday School............................... 11 15 a m Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795 3667 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St.«891-8661 ‘The Church where embody s somebody 111 Church Street Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Sunday School Mommg Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee 1000 a.m ...11:00 a.m. 6 00 p.m. Phone 795-7076 School Youth Group and Adult Claues For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES “God Cares for You” 6:45-8:15 891-8028 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH and jesus Chnst s Lord Sunday School...................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday Morning WorsNp..................... 10 30 cun Sunday Everung Worship...................600 p m Wed Midweek Prayer & B*ae Study...... 7:00 p.m. Sev iWkrJoosar Aaspr Steve jocuon to* PatorMae loon* toscDr 9:45-10:45 Includes Adventure Club. Choin for Children and Adulh High Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Children'! Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Caraway Si puppet ministry for K 4th during evening wrvues (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................. 9:30 a m. Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 8 30 a m. 9am ..11:00 a m Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun l^tkc) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages " Parmelee Morning Worship...........9 30 a m Miaaievilie Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Morning Worship.......................... 11 00 a m. ‘Vorship 10:00 am nday School Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler "Family Night' 6 00 p rn buptruig, PomMc, Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ®ljc (Old ^imr (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes..........7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — Rdetani, lawful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitney vilte Ave Church School, Sunday o ...10:00 am Morning Worship II 00am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Wed Fellowship.......... 7 30 p.m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 1, 1993 I Page 5 MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1993 President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Broy. French, Mugridge, and Oliver. Absent: Schellinger and VondenBerg Guests: Rick Wilson from the Grand Rapids Press and Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News Minutes of the April 27, 1993 meeting were approved os read with the following corrections: to $10.45 instead of . include in the motion Prein and Newhof and was mode on Oliver updated Council on the Heritage Committee concerning the second Heritage Day festival. The festival will be held September 25. 1993 Mugridge moved the printed bills be potd. Support by Oliver Ayes all. Carried Mugndge mowed the follow ing transfer be allowed General to payroll.$20,000.00 Support by Oliver. Ayes. all. Carried French updated Council on Planning Commission's activities. Council and Manager Mon shum reviewed the Manager * Report Manager Monshum updated Council on clean-up week and the Gulf ond Western building and property on State Street. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the April Police Activity Report Police Chief Shoemaker ap­ proached Council requesting hiring a part time officer to fill in on vocations, sick time and when needed. Discussion held. French moved that Council allow Police Chief Shoemaker to employ a part time Folice Of­ ficer at $7.74 an hour to be used in the absence of our regular Police Officers. Support by Mugndge 4 ayes 1 nay Motion carried With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 48 pm Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk NEIGHBORS, cont. from page 4 Betty Koepl inger said that she and Ray enjoyed the Blessing of the Bikes at Baldwin’s airport a couple of weeks ago. It was a cool day, but nice. About 8,000 to 10.000 were there. Greta Greiner and Barb Clinton had lunch out with lyla Norton, lyla’s grandson, Arvid, was married a week before and they had such a beautiful wedding. Arvid helps his brother Mike, who is the minister. Arvid does one of the Sunday services, while Mike takes the main service, lyla’s two greatgranddaughters were also in Arvid’s wedding party Jerry Spencer attended Becky and Rick Quesada's housewarming in Mecosta two Sundays ago Becky and Rick Spencer granddaughter and husband have just pur chased an old house and wanted their family and friends to see it. Loraine and Dave Otto’s son Ken had a new baby girl. Hannah Loraine was born on May 24. Ken and Paula live in Chicago. Emma Jane Ingram brought me a small picture of Herb Beneway as a baby on his mother’s lap. Can any of you folks tell me Herb’s mother’s maiden name? 1 am going to have it blown up and printed by Kinko. It is only one inch square Mary Hayward said that the Methodist Church had a choir and bell ringers program Sun­ day afternoon Then they top­ ped it all by having an ice cream social afterward. The church was packed and there was excellent attendance <4 the ice cream social. I didn't even know that they were holding it. Sorry I missed it. Thelma Carl attended the 75th anniversary meeting two weeks ago at Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel. On Sunday afternoon, when the meetings were done, they did a little sightseeing and shopping Then last week Thelma visited her niece and husband who live at Clark Lake, near Jackson She stayed a few days with them and just came home Tuesday On the way home she visited her nephew at nlbion Betty Newman had a very short visit from her grand daughter Vicky and girlfriend from Florida. They could only be here for a few days, but Betty was glad to see them. Lois Bremer said that Jenny Tobin celebrated her 12th bir­ thday Sunday at the Tobin home. Saturday. Lois attended Whittley’s third birthday at Tom and Brenda's home. Lois Bremer and her sister, Trudy Truax, attended a fami­ ly funeral in the Chicago area. Elaine Northrop took part in the Methodist Choir and Bell Ringer Concert and the ice cream social. Last Sunday Molly Stauffer came to visit her grand­ parents, Don and Lois Stauf­ fer, Friday through Sunday. She came from Pennsylvania. Thanks to everyone’s help I am beginning to write the news more coherently. Love you all. Visit with you next week Make Citizens Your Choice For Boatowners Insurance Citizens Insurance Company offers property and liability coverages for boats, motors, trailers and accessories al competitive rales to meet your insurance boating needs. Citizens is the largest writer of insurance through over 600 independent agencies in Michigan and wants to be your "company of choice" for boaiowners insurance. For more details, call or see your kical Citizens agent. J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency 497 Arlington St (M37) Middleville. Ml 49333 PROPOSAL A, continued from front page districts has been increasing, as all schools in Michigan need increasing funds to prepare students in technology and science and in the tradi­ tional content areas. Under the present tax system, those funds hase had to come from greater levies on local property owners. In offering Proposal A, the State Legislature and the governor recommend voters approve a shift in the way Michigan schools are funded. This proposal limits proper­ ty assessments to the rate of inflation or 5 percent (whichever is less), caps school operating milk at 27. creates a $4,800 per pupil guarantee for every school, and makes up lost school pro­ perty tax revenues with a twocent increase in the state sales tax. revenues for the Caledonia Community Schools, even if voters approve the 27-mill maximum allowed each district. Caledonia Schools presently operate on about 30 mills. Caledonia school officials, however, have endorsed Pro­ posal A as the best yet for equalizing school funding throughout the state. Without such equalization, they point out. there could be more school closings, such as the one in Kalkaska, and other districts will stay open only by making big cuts in programs and staff. “I think we have to think past our own district and even our own households.’’ com­ mented Caledonia School Business Manager Judi Dean She said that while the Caledonia schools would cer­ tainly have to do some “trim­ The additional sales tax ming” if Proposal A passes, revenue and the state's lottery she believes that it offers revenues will be constitu­ tionally dedicated to school* residents needed property tax relief plus a step toward funding. equalizing state funding for If Proposal A passes, all schools. property owners in the However, it does not take Caledonia School district will funds from one district to see some kind of savings in distribute to another, as the their property taxes. previous “Robin Hood” law Proponents of “A” assure did. senior citizens that the She added that the sales tax Homestead Act will remain does not affect the cost of food intact, and add that the cap on or medicine, and an increase property assessments should in the tax means that renters, help those on fixed incomes tourists and other non­ keep their homes property consumers will help The proposal’s required pay the cost of today’s lowering of school operating education. millage indeed will reduce This proposal is the only one that has u on approval not only from the governor and the Legislature, but also state education organizations. Proponents of A have pointed out that if this pro­ posal does not pass, there is no other solution proposed to solve the problems of rising property taxes and school fun­ ding inequity. Double digit property tax assessments and the number of failing school districts could possibly in­ crease. they warn. Dean said that the proposal never has been touted as a huge decrease in taxes, but rather a way to more fairly spread out the responsiblity of funding schools while relieving property owners of ever-increasing taxes. ‘*It’s not perfect, but it of­ fers a win-win situation for schools and for property owners." said Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers in an earlier interview. He reminded voters that although this election deals with school financing, it is not a school election. Voters should report to the polling place where they usually vote in political elections. Questions about where to vote should be directed to the township clerk where the voter lives. John A. 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Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 C« OLD KENT Common Sense Uncommon Service* Our biggest concern is you. mnri^ages ine* ol credt mrtde home* <» «ar«aUe iaie heme equty taana OBer eapie* June 30 OMer and totm* sUqaci to diange toCtOKlNI HANK 1*11 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 1, 1993 | Obituary CHS students hold raffle for the ‘rain forest’ J-Ad Graphics News Servie Two Caledonia High School students are raising money to help preserve rain forest lands. Bridget Casey and Sarah Flegel decided to ask the com­ munity'to help them acquire the funds to purchase an acre of rain forest, as part of the environmental component of their prechemistry-physics class. The two girls also held a raffle at school to help raise the needed funds. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Anyone interested in help­ ing with their project can leave donations at the high school office before school ends for the summer this Friday. Questions can be directed to the girls through the high school office. 891-8129. David J. Stawski David J. Stawski, 56, passed away May 25,1993 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Stawski was born on April 10, 1937 in Ann Arbor, to Stanley and Donna Stawski. He was a self employed salesman. Mr. Stawski is survived by his son, Willard II (Bill) and Kami Stawski of Middleville; his grandsons: David Jordan, Jacob Andrew and Preston James Stawski; his mother. Mrs. Stanley J. (Donna) Stawsli; his brother. Dr. Willard and Elvira Stawski; his niece and nephews: Eric, Steven, Jeanet­ te and Phillip Stawski. A gathering of remem­ brance was held at the Caledo­ nia Lakeside Park on Saturday, May 29. The family suggests memor­ ial contributions to U of M Medical Center Department of Cardiology/Intemal Medicine. Homer Patterson FLORIDA - Homer Patter­ son, 81, of Bradenton, Flordia, passed away Monday, May 17, 1993. He graduated from Michigan State University receiving his M.A. in 1959. Served as Allegan City Exten­ sion Director from 1955 until his retirement in 1975. Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife, Myrtle of Bradenton. Florida; children, Michael M. and Cecilia Patterson of Cale­ donia, Reverend E. Peter and Judy Geitner of Lynchburg, Sarah Flegel, left, and Bridget Casey ran a raffle at school to help raise enough money to buy an acre of rain forest. Their real estate venture was part of a class environmental project. Community donations are welcome. ENGAGEMENTS Foster - Camling Vows of marriage will be spoken on Sept. 25. 1993, by Patrick Camling and Heather Foster. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Brean and Gail Foster of Grand Rapids She graduated from Rogers High School the future groom is the son of John and Pat Camling of Wayland. He is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School They are presently employed by Steelcase Inc. THE HOMETOWN ADVANTAGE Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Marshall-Carey plan to wed Virginia, William and Susan Russell of Chesterton. Indiana; 11 grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brother, Jim and Mary Patterson; sister, Gene and Ben Wax; sister-in-law, Betty Patterson all of Grand Rapids. At his request cremation has taken place. Family and friends will meet on Friday, June 25, at the Cale­ donia Funeral Chapel from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Saturday. June 26 at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Hannah Foundation of Michi­ gan State University. Steve and Linda Marshall are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Ann of Caledonia, to Scott Allen Carey, son of Eugene and Linda Carey of Standale. Karen graduated from Cale­ donia High School and is attending Grand Rapids Community College. A July 31 wedding is being planned. postings (ftfa. feasting* €ttP SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council approved a resolution to petition the county for the annexation of three parcels of property in Thornapple Township. The parcels involved are located just north of Sinkc's in Middleville on the east side of Grand Rapids Strees at 611. 613 and 615. These properties now are in Thomapple Township But they are like an island sur­ rounded by village property Reasons for the annexation request are that residents already have village water and sewer, the benefit of public water for fire protection. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Proposal A Good for Caledonia Skyrocketing property tax assessments and inadequate school funding could be a thing of the past if Michigan voters approve a plan to implement sweeping changes in how we finance education. June 2 will be a turning point in our state, a day when voters decide if they want genuine property tax relief and school finance reform. For years now homeowners have been rightfully incensed by drastic increases in their property tax assessments. In Kent County alone, assessments went up an average of 11.3 percent in 1993. Proposal A, if passed, would roll back assessments to last year's frozen levels and allow only for an inflationary 3 per­ cent increase. From that point on, assessments could increase no faster than 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. This change will effectively put in place what many peo­ ple thought Headlee was going to do when it passed, that is cap property tax increases caused by assessment hikes. In addition to this provision, school operating taxes would be reduced to 24.21 mills of the Caledonia Community Schools, a 5.64-mill decrease. This would in no way reduce the amount of money our schools have for education. Quite the contrary. In fact, all schools are guaranteed a funding increase of at least 3 percent but no more than 10 percent over current spending levels. The state would constitutionally guarantee a base spen­ ding level of $4,800 per student, which will be adjusted up­ ward as sales tax and lottery revenues increase over the years. In Caledonia, that means an increase of 3 percent over last year’s spending levels. In exchange for these tax cuts, voters are being asked to ap­ prove a 2-cent increase in the state sales tax. That sales tax. however, will buy much more than just pro­ perty tax relief. It will put our state’s educational system on sound financial ground, assuring every district has adequate funds to ensure their students receive a quality education, regardless of where they live. Every Michigan resident benefits from a high quality educa­ tional system that graduates students with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully compete in today’s work force. Better educated students will be more likely to land well­ paying jobs. An inadequate education severely limits job pro spccts and earning potential, making crime or state-funded support an attractive alternative in some cases. Propi>sal A provides real and significant savings for the vast majority of Michigan tax payers. It also provides our slate with the edge it needs to compete for job providers. And, a quality educational system means our students will be adequately prepared for either continuing education or the job market when they finish high school For those reasons. I believe Proposal A is a winner, and I urge your support at the polls in June Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto where he farms 500 acres. 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Economic Development Funds (Category D) will cover 75 percent of the cost. The portion funded by the village will be about $28,750. The village also will cover the cost of the installation of drive culverts, cross culverts and grade widening to ac­ comodate paved gutter. That cost, of about $5,800. will en- 5 Caledonia area students on Hope List Five Caledonia area students were named to the dean's list at Hope College for the second semester of the 1992-93 academic year. Kathleen J. Kowalczyk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kowalczyk, 12380 92nd St., Alto, was one. She was joined by Kimberly A. Benninger, Doug Mesecar, Mark R. Olivier, and Kelly A. Dermody, all of Caledonia. To be named to the dean’s list at Hope, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! tirely be the responsibility of the village. Category D funds do not apply to this. 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Cfierry Vafeq FNVr< GREENHOUSE Just 2 miles South of Caledonia on M-37 795-8811 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 1. 1993 Kids follow floats to field day... by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was an art of the state presentation Led by floats depicting the logo or landmark or geography of each of the 50 states* Caledonia Elementary students recently paraded onto the CHS track to launch the traditional year-end field days In a project coordinated by fifth-grade teachers Shirley Timmer and Megan Brown, the students this year combin­ ed a little national geography with national sports like crab walks, three-legged races, sprints, bean-bag tossing and long jumping To kick off events, in­ dividual fifth-graders lined up their “state’ floats, each of which exhibited something the student had learned about that part of the country . “Alaska.” for instance, ar­ rived complete w ith a dog sled and the family golden retnever in harness, while “Texas" definitely sported the biggest map with a giant lone star high above it. Entering the track and field area in the same order that the states entered the union, the parade of floats followed members of the eighth-grade band around the track, while individual classes fell in behind designated floats. Mrs. Simmons' first-grade class, for instance, was assigned to follow the Illinois float, so the entire class sported stove-pipe hats and American flags in honor of that state's most famous son. “The students study the states in fifth-grade, and we just thought it would be fun if they did more than just memorize facts about the states." explained Brown. “So we coordinated it with our field days." When the parade was over. Caledonia Auto Parts... “FOR ALL YOUR CAR & TRUCK CARE NEEDS' Complete line of Parts and Accessories and Car Care Products Auto Value 891-4085 Caledonia Elementary’s field day this year featured a parade of state floats beginning with Rick Leatherman's tribute to Delaware (left). 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The sun shone, but the air was not too hot...just the right day to play the field. — ONLY — onn COMPLETE CALL SANDRA AT: TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 in Cider Mill Village A community of carefree manufactured homes. 850 PINE CREEK Middleville T. Wm. Hefferan. C.P.M., Property Mgmt. Inc The Kent County Library System is looking for cons­ cientious. energetic young people ages 11-15 who are in­ terested in becoming “Library Heroes” by volunteering in their local library branch this summer. The “Hero” program, which has become an increas­ ingly popular part of the library’s summer reading pro­ gram. gives kids the oppor­ tunity to get behind the scenes, assisting with reading club activities, shelving books, and advising youth librarians on recommended reading for young adults. Last summer. 207 young people were library heroes. Library branches will hold orientation sessions for in­ terested volunteers During the sessions. Heroes will be stenciling summer reading club t-shirts for themselves and learning to help ocher reading club participants with the process of upcoming workshops. For more information on the “Library Hero" program, call your local Kent County Library System branch or the youth services department at 774-3255 The library at Caledonia is at 240 Emmons. 891-1502 and at Alto at 6059 Linfiekl. 784-0206 Orientation ses­ sions are at 2 p m Thursday, June 10. at Caledonia and at 10:30 a m. Thursday. June 24, in Alto. □ cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* .. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 1, 1993 I Page 9 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING May 19, 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board woe colled to order at 7:31 p m. at the Caledonia Townthip/Villoge Hall, 250 Maple St., Coledoma. Present Good. R. DeVriee. Gould J. DeVriev Joutma Dielemon. Snyder Alto Present Randy Wilcox. Township Engineer. Judy Dean Caledonia School Judy Horrison County Commissioner ond several citizens. MINUTES Reviewed April 21st ond Moy 12th minutes. Approv­ ed os printed. BILLS Moved J. DeVries, sup­ port Gould to approved bills os printed with additional bills os follows Stote of Michigan for W/H $358 96 Stote Bonk of Coledonio for W/H: $2,554.66. Mark VanderPloeg for ex­ ponoses $55.72. Ayes J. DeVries. Jousmo. Dielomon. Snyder Good. R. DeVries. Gould. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT Reviewed by Super­ visor Good. PROPOSAL A Judy Doon gave o report She reviewed the proposal In Its affects to Coledonio Schools ond property owners MASON PUBLICATION Tim Mason gave a report on a newsletter lor the Township. Cost to the Township will be .30 per household Contract will be for one year Four times per yeor the newsletter will be moil­ ed. Mason Publication will sot up newsletter, gather sponsors, ond moil the newsletter Moved Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Gould support J. DeVries to try the newsletter for one year Ayos: Jousmo Dieleman Snyder Good R. DeVries Gould. J. DeVries. Motion carried. COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT Judy Horn son reported on the reorganization at the County. Committees that meet every other Tuesday Full County Commissioner Board meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday There will be an evening mooting on Thurs­ day. June 10th at 7 00 p.m. B ft B Dkk Baxter gave a reportonB&B Water 'Wastewater CAMPAU LAKE SEWER Randy Wilcox report on the study for Campou Kettle Lake Reviewed mop ond possible expansion on the system. Gave a report on the tour of rhe SBR plants at Lowell ond Foremost Discussion on new system was held SIDEWALK PROJECT Randy Wilcox reported on the project to install o sidewalk in front of the Township Village Holl. CEMETERIES Discussion was held on on addition to the new part of Lakeside Cemetery Marker* ore in but ore buried down about 6 inches Andy Snyder will dig up the markers in this section for $250 00 Moved Good support Jousmo to hire Andy Snyder to pull up markers. Ayes: Dielemon, Good. R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries. Jousmo. Abstain: Snyder. Mo­ tion Carried. Discussion on marking graves for the sexton Moved Jousmo. support R. DeVries to hire Andy Snyder to mork groves at a charged of $25 00 to be added on to the opening and closing charge* Ayes Good R DeVries. Gould, J. DeVries. Jousmo. Dielemon. Abstain Snyder Motion carried. Norma Sprite asked when the water would be turned on in the cemeteries? It was not on for Mother * Day Supervisor Good stated that the water should be on os of Moy 1st. Re-Graveling of roads in lakeside Cemetery. Moved R DeVries support Snyder to hire Gordon Jousmo to re-gravel roads in the old sec­ tion of Lakeside for a cost not to exceed $1,000.00 using the Mumford trust fund. Ayes Good R DeVries Gould J. DeVries. Dielemon Snyder. Abstain Jousmo. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISION Report given by J DeVries. Gary Sunberg home occupation per­ mit approved. Still working on non-conforming. BYKERK Second reoding for rezoning from RR to H. Moved J DeVr.es support Snyder to oc cept Planning Commission recommendation on rezoning of the request of Bykerk. Ayes: R. DeVries Gould J. DeVries Jousmo. Dielemon Snyder. Good. Motion carried FIRE DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE Supervisor Good provided two quotes for patching ond repaving of the parking lot for the fire deport­ ment Moved J. DeVries sup­ port Gould to accept bid of Pat­ ches for $1 770.00 to patch the fire dept parking lot. Ayes: Gould. J. DeVries Jousmo. Dielemon Snyder Good R. DeVries. Motion Carried. BARKING DOG ORDINANCE First reoding. PLANNING COMMISSION AP POINTMENT Moved J DeVries, support Gould to re-appoint Roger Keating for a three year term to the Planning Commis­ sion Ayes J. DeVries Jousma Dieleman Snyder Good R DeVries. Gould. Motion carried. BARBER SCHOOL Treasurer DeVries reported that the plan has been sitting on Mr Cotmon desk since November Dorothy Merriman talked with Senator Posthumus ond he will try to push it through Dorothy Mer­ riman will submit a report both the Township Board ond the Village Council. WORKSHOPS Moved Gould support Dielemon to send Roger Keating ond Beryl Fischer to Site Pion Review for a cost of $90.00 each Ayes Jousmo Dieleman. Snyder Good R DeVries Gould, J. DeVries Motion car­ ried. Moved J. DeVries, support Gould to send Tresurer DeVries, TEST DRIVE & SELL YOURSELF and Assessor Doane to the workshops for Proposal A if it passes for a cost of $20 00 each Ayes: Dielemon Snyder Good R. DeVries. Gould, J. DeVries Jousma. Motion carried. Moved J. DeVries support R. DeVries to send Assessor Doane ’o MAA Assessors Continuing Education for a cost of $75.00. Ayes Snyder Good R. DeVries Gould. J. DeVries Jousmo Dieleman. Motion carried Mov­ ed J DeVries support Jousma to send Treasurer DeVries to Basic Governmental Accounting class for a cost of $65.00 Ayes Good R DeVries Gould J. DeVries, Jousmo. Dieleman Snyder. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORT Trustee Gould report on the Future Growth Committee. Next meeting will hove the fire deportment. OTHER BUSINESS: Moved Snyder support Jousma to amend budget os reported by Snyder Aye* R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries Jousma Dieleman Snyder Good Mo­ tion carried Treasurer DeVries reported on financial matters Gave a list of Delinquent per­ sonals for Clerk Snyder to put in­ to the minutes. They read os follows. Boogie Musk $1 635.52 Coledonio Child Care $561.63 The Firm $467.08 Sams Mom St. $3,370.07 Soms Alosko $1,123.37 Powers Mfg. $4 355.93 Moved Jousma sup­ port Gould to charge Coledonio Community Schools ond Thornoppie-Kellogg $3.00 per parcel fee and GRCC ond KISD .35 per parcel for the summer taxes. Ayes: Jousma Dieleman. Snyder Good R DeVries Gould J. DeVries. Motion cor ried Moved R. DeVries support Dieleman to replace Deputy Gordon Lewis with Charlene Veenstra effective immediately. Your Spring Shopping List for... ANNUALS Ageratum Alyssum □ Aster □ Verbena □ Spikes □ Beautiful Geraniums Balsam O Ivy (Cutting. Seed & Bush) □ Vinca Begonia □ Rye □ Zinnias □ impatiens (green & bronze leaf) □ Green Vinca □ Lobelia □ Marigolds □ Bells of Ireland □ Moss Roses EVERLASTINGS READY □ Calendula □ Morning Glories □ Acroclinium O Celosia □ Mums □ Nicotania □ Ammobium □ Cleome □ N. 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This compact, 18 HP lawn mower with dual hydrostatic drive and individual lever controls provides true zero-radius steering. Choose a front-mounted 42”, 52” or 62” deck. Rear discharge also available. See us to arrange a no-obligation test drive on your own lawm! Ayes Dielemon Snyder. Good. R DeVries Gould J. DeVries. Jousma Motion carried. Moved Jousma support Dielemon to have Snyder accept cheapest rote for firework insurance. Ayes Snyder Good. R. DeVries Gould J. DeVries. Jousmo Dielemon Motion carried Supervisor Good reported price from Harder Warner to spray weed control and barking. Mov ed Jousma support J. DeVries to accept bid for weed control ond barking at $567.50. Ayes Good R DeVries Gould J. DeVries. Jousma Dieleman Snyder Motion carried Super visor Good reported on the John Thomas fire ond the stop work order. Trustee Gould would like a recap on fees received from the sond pits. Meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted. 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(M-37) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • Mon -Sat 9 to 8; Sun. 12 to 5 �•age 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 1. 1993 Roxanne Oatm 5udenr Council Representor i ut Missy 5c-hot ten 5etrctary H earner Burns Preside nr Caledonia Class Jason Bushman Andy Brilowsky 5ara binder Peter 0os Kan Poorn Mart Draft Andy PriSUMl Pan Icheiharyer Tammy Fattr Rar I Hofmann Chris Hoiidku/ Todd Hudson Karen Huffman Jason Huisman Deuy Beland Shannon flynn Mike Feryuson brinda Kaecheie lark Johnson 0H Pen Nickels Chad Ntft Holly Peion Kurt Orcasitas Carne Person Erin fiiSSI^SI Western Auto 9870 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia Kat me Oosternousc kelly Cider Susan Pries Mark Royye Pennis KOieii Cyrus Cutl David 5cMid 891-1484 Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main Tiuu 5m,tn 891-8108 Marathon Convenience Store 9266 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia Not Pictured Trfy bariouJ Alft Seaq J15on Bd&r (HU Chari (* runmjcn Student fowl Qrrtstrrame Lsa Tarran Leah Thcmpicn Adam fWon Matty Deane 5am Demur DtnfuS Dyknouse Vanessa ExaJante Jason Fahrm Jerry ^XfiCClli Petite Fuiier Jacci Oeddes Dean ucrkc Jeremy Gutierrez. Kathryn Haley T055n Hillard Jack Hoede^ar ?ill He Wirt Tara Hunter Casey Troyer Katherine Trutsch Jennifer Tuinstra Dennis Comiia Micheisen. 'trtmu k’hihvam KOrerr 891-8198 Standard Service M-37 & Main Street — Caledonia Phone 891-1496 Ken Visser State Fann Insurance 9505 Cherry Valley (M-37) — Caledonia Phone 891-S600 Caledonia Auto Parts 227 E. Main St. — Caledonia Phone 891-4085 State Bank of Caledonia — Middlev 891-8113 *795-33 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 1. 1993 / Page 11 ^Jt ____ ___________ Zac EHerbrock. Vice President Eiigi Khnatnsmith Jenny Richard irtQ&Xrtr Camcii Representative fgh School Chad Baxter Tom Beetnam \ndtrson The tfetonan 6a/irry Pn«H|rap»»y BBS BBSS Jcs*ca Mso»e ns? inkWKty Elizabeth Kupris lerson udr Danny Phillips Jill Schuitema MiK< lanj Rkm frnnstead Mark McCqmI Ktlii Pierce Emmftrie Sctmr Ryan MojK Jennifer McCormick, John HanmnK Melissa Miedemw 0011 Poll Shane Panne Cheryl Hardm^ Jason Minor Marcia Post Andrew Sherman Laura Snanc Micnaei Sines Apsey Automotive 115 W. Main, Caledonia 891-8160 Anjie Warner Nor Pictured drian KryStmak Mike Kuhn Stephan ,c 1 arsen Kip M0£K Elizabeth Mast Hotly Mercer Trety Mttcuf 7 racy Webster Nicoie Miner Scatr Marchouse Jon Olivier Amy Roberts A J 5abin Amne Scroll Eric 5'achter Enc Smith Cnristme weed Carne Stevens Pau-i a Jtreir Stacy Strouse Amanda JanaemerP Pavid Janaessei Kim VarkUiker Amy Varmeter Brenda Um^uesf £m<l^ Whisner Ed’s Body Shop 110 Johnson St. at Kinsey Downtown Caledonia 891-0150 Caledonia Lumber 115 Kinsey 891-8143 aledonia — Dutton • 698-6337 Rainbow’s End Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 9790 Cherry Vaney Ave. (M-37) — Caledonia Caledonia Village Centre 133 E. Main St. — Caledonia Phone 891-4040 Phone 891-1106 Phone 891-9224 Snnsations �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 1, 1993 TK seniors win honors at annual Honors Assembly The Thornapple Kellogg Class of 1993 was, acclaimed at the 22nd annual Honors Assembly May 19. Principal Henry Dugan in­ augurated the ceremony by announcing that the senior class had obtained a new pin­ nacle in TK history by having 73 percent of its members ex pecting to attend some type of educational institution beyond high school. He then proclaimed Melanie Cooper first recipient of the Principal's Achieve­ ment Award Gordon Ironside presented Rachel Hillman and Mark Pullen with the Univer­ sity of Michigan Award The Diamond Jubilee Scholarships were bestowed by Ray Page, representing the Rotary Club, on Mark Pullen, winner of the Diamond Jubilee Scholarship. Angie Jerkatis. recipient of the Gerald Page Scholarship, and Rachel Hillman, who received the Floyd B Wells Scholarship Cathy Hart was honored as the recipient of the Thomas Robert Hamilton Memorial Scholarship by Richard Hamilton Patty Knox presented the Millicent Grace Knox Memorial Scholarship to Jim Norman. James Sprague revealed the winners of the VFW Essay Welcome... Larry Rowden ...to our sales staff. Larry welcomes all his friends, neighbors and past customers to stop in and say "hello." CAVIN-^ ) Pontiac 795-3312 or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 Awards. The first place win­ ner of $100 was Mark Pullen Cathy Han was the second place winner of $50. and the third place winner of $25 was Rachel Hillman. The Middleville Women s Club Scholarship was accord­ ed to Melanie Cooper by Lucille Finkbeiner The TK Educational Foun­ dation Traditional Scholar­ ships were presented by Marilyn Finkbeiner to Melissa Parks and Jill Townsend. The Rev. Kent Keller of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings announced Adam Hoisted as the recipient of the Willard Curtis Award The Hastings Women’s Club, represented by Lucille Hecker, presented its scholar­ ship to Jill Townsend. Thomas Nash and Duane Thatcher introduced the senior members of the bands and choir for the Band and Chorus awards Recipients of Jazz Band pla­ ques were Ryan Kiel. Bryan Thompson. Jared Miller. Adam Hoisted. Mindy Truer. Brian Newhouse. Angie Jerkatis and Robin Basarabski. Basarabski was also nam­ ed as the outstanding Jazz Band student. The John Phillip Sousa Award was presented by That­ cher to Basarabski The Junion Drum Major Award was presented by Renee Robertson while the Drum Major Award was given to Darla Stewart Theresa Baerman was acknowledged for her con­ tribution as the Flag Captain. Receiving plaques for four years in the Symphonic Mar­ ching Band were Jessica Ainsworth. Theresa Baerman. Robin Basarabski. Geoff Cook. Sarah Count. Becky Fliearman. Bill Gutschke. Cathy Hart. Amanda Henley. Emily Henning. Matt Hopkins. Zach Kinney. Shan­ non McClelland. Shannon McMurray. Melissa Mid­ dleton. Ryan Recker. Renee Robertson. Andy Shafer. Tony Stambaugh. Darla Stewart. Jill Townsend, and Brent Wustman Basarabski received the Choir Award from Thatcher. Student Council certificates were awarded by advisors Jahnke and Thatcher to freshmen Terri Fitch. Court­ ney DeHaan. Adelaide DeVine. Ruth Caton, and Chanda Wenger; sophomores Kiley Thaler. Arnie Evans. Gina Yoder. Erin Wolverton, and Scott Meyers; juniors Katie Zoerner, Brooke VanElst. Michele Nicholas. Kendra Weatherhead and Michell Wellman; and seniors Cory Heald. Renee Robert son. Melissa Chlebana. Dave DeHaan and Tracy Potts. Student Council officers were President Andy Higley. Vice President Melanie Cooper. Secretary Sarah Count and Treasurer Jim Flikkema. Forensics Advisor Jahnke credited the forensics par­ ticipants for their endeavors. They were freshman member Abby LaBin; sophomore members Arnie Evans and Kiley Thaler; junior members David Timm, Candy Carter. Jennifer Lewis, Jamie Holes and Alison Werkema; and senior members Les a Kaechele, Cathy Hart and Rachel Hillman. Hillman placed in the districts and regionals, and reached the semifinals in the state. The Kent Skills Outstanding Student award was presented to Stacia Kooiman and Bran­ don Feltzer by Jahnke. Gerald Stein introduced Quiz Bowl members Bill Baldry. Monique Barber. Cheryl Blain. Curt Brinks. Rachel Brock. Michelle Butler. Candy Carter. Leah Dodd. Leigh Flynn. Jamie Holes. Angie Jerkatis. Tim Keizer. Abby LaBin. Erik Lake. Jennifer Lewis. Joylynn Meyers. Brian Newhouse. Jim Norman. Mark Pullen. Tim Rothhaar. Alison Werkema. Maria Parker and Amber Sams The Dramatics award was given to Cathy Hart by Duane Thatcher. Thomas Lehman reported tht the physical education students of the year were Sean Crofoot and Tracy Funnel Staff Sergeant Sommer, representing the United States Army , named Shelly Wolver­ ton and Mark Pullen the Na­ tional Scholar/Athletes Athletics awards were presented by Kevin McGee and Nancy Ivcson to seniors who were named as OK Blue Scholar Athletes. These students were required to have a 3.5 or higher grade point average, participate in four seasons of athletics, and earn one varsity letter during their senior years. They were Bill Baldry. Melanie Cooper. Dave DeHaan, Cathy Hart. Cory Heald. Angie jerkatis. Ryan Kiel. Shannon McMur ray. Tracie Middleton. Brian Newhouse. Mark Pullen. Tim Rybiski. Bryan Thompson. Mindy Truer and Shelly Wolverton. The following senior athletes were acclaimed for having obtained six or more varsity letters (the students and the number of letters); Dave DeHaan, eight. Chris Foster, seven; Dustin Harig, eight; Cathy Hart, seven; Ryan Kiel, six, Bob Mid dleton, six; Tracie Middleton, ten; Seth Nelson, eight; Scott Palazzolo, six; Sara Postern*, seven; Kim Wuhlford. six; and Shelly Wolverton, eight McGee then announced that Laura Donker would repre­ sent TK as the Female Athlete of the Year, and Seth Nelson was named the TK Male Athlete of the Year. Roswell Bishop seleced Dylan Coleman and Dave DeHaan as the recipients of the art award The American Society of Women Accountants award winners. 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Be a Pennock Hospital Jr. Volunteer ORIENTATION: Thurs., June 10 • 4 PM PENNOCK HOSPITAL CONFERENCE CENTER Call: Director of Volunteer Services ---------------------------------------------- ---- ------ -------- 948-3109 ...for further details. PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 1, 1993 / Page 13 cont from previous page Trade Middleton. were an­ nounced by Gary McKee. Jacqueline Hoover honored Sara Postema as the recipient of the Business and Services Technology award. The Social Studies award was presented to Angie Jerkatis by Dan Erb. Judy Hendrickson confer­ red Bryan Thompson with the Science Award. Tim Penfield announced Josh Parker as the individual who earned the Bausch and Lomb award The Computer award was granted by Briggs io the members of the two teams who will be participating in the national tournament in Providence. R.l. The members of the senior team were Mark Pullen. Jeff DeMaagd. Jennifer Lewis. Brian Newhouse and Josh Parker. Intermediate team members were Amy Madden. Michele Evans. Sarah Allore. Rhonda Hessclink and Kiley Thaler Briggs also lauded Mark Pullen for being named Midwest regional champion Susan Kinjorski introduced the members of the Science Olympiad team. Medal win­ ners were Josh Parker and Mark Pullen, first place in computer programming; Mark Pullen and Rhonda Hessclink. first place in measurement, and Melanic Cooper and Bill Baldry. third place in chemistry lab. Team members were seniors Mark Pullen. Melanic Cooper and Bill Baldry; juniors Jennifer Lewis and Josh Parker; sophomores Jenni Wiennga. Rachel Brock. Rhonda Hessclink. Melanic Johnston. April Matzen and Christina Oaks, and freshman member Mkhcllc Bmlei V ( cphnp the English award from Gerald Stem was Rachel Hillman. The Language award was presented by Douglas Hart to Cathy Hart and Jim Norman. Hart also recognized the ex­ change students who were in his language classes for the valuable resource that they were throughout the year: Patricia Carvalho, second hour Spanish One; Marcos Cuenca and Melanie Mayet. fourth hour Spanish Two/Three/Eour. and Martijn Heemels, sixth hour Spanish One. Receiving the Journalism awards from yearbook advisor Hart were Melissa Parks and Jodie Horning for one year’s service and Joylynn Meyers and Katie McWhinney for two years of extraordinary effort. Judith Kain awarded Jodie Homing for outstanding work in the library . Recipients of the Industrial Arts award from Ronald Overbeek were Jeff Roodvoets and Rick Weidman Jacqueline Hoover in­ troduced officers of the Na­ tional Honor Society: Presi­ dent Rachel Hillman. Vice President Melanie Cooper. Secretary Cathy Hart and Treasurer Brian Newhouse. She then identified those members who were introduc ed as sophomores Bill Baldry. Melissa Chlebana. Melanie Cooper. Dave DeHaan. Jason DeVries. Becky Fitch. Becky Fliearman. Cathy Hart. Cory Heald. Rachel Hillman. Angie Jerkatis. Ryan Kiel. Zach Kinney. Shannon McMurray. Mark McNutt. Tracie Middleton. Brian Newhouse. Mark Pullen. Mandee Rick. Bryan Thomp­ son. Mindy Truer, and Shelly Wolverton Those who were enrolled as juniors were then introduced: Laura Donker. Tim Rybiski and Kim Wohlford. Robin Basarabski was admitted as a senior After acknowledging all of the senior members of National Honor Society, Hoover presented them with the gold chords which they will wear at graduation The Service award was presented by Ray Page to Kristine Roehl Judy Hendrickson awarded the TKEA Scholarship to Mark Pullen and Melanie Cooper. Melissa Middleton received the TKN1A Scholarship from Ann Mane Haase. Michigan Assessment Awards were presented by Thomas Fletke to the follow­ ing sophomores for their achievement in reading and math, and the following juniors for their expertise in science on the MEAP test: Sophomores Sarah Allore. Jeremy Anderson. Tim Baker. Kelly Bates. Angie Bird, Justin Blake. Hillary Blough. Gina Boersma. Wayne Bowerman. Sarah Brady. Andy Brewer. Rachel Brock. Kan Bustraan. Lisa Cash. Jason Clinton. Steve Converse, Chris DeBlaay. Wendy Dickinson. Carol Dominguez, Jennifer Dykstra, Amanda Fliearman. Jamie Giar, Bucky Green. Eric Griffith. Shannell Haigh. Josh Harmon. Rhonda Hesselink. Kevin Holst. Becky Holwerda, Vikki Jansen. Melanie Johnston. Sarah Kaechele. Gary Ket­ chum. Holly Key. Matt Liu. Mickey Loew. Bonny McMurray. Kerri McNees. Scott Meyers. Ty Middleton. Penny Minor. Laura Nelson. Emily Nicholson. Christina Oaks. Sonya Recollect. Karen Richards. Tim Roodvoets. April Scharphorn. Kary Schondelmayer. Julie Shear. Jamie Smith, Ed Solomon, Bren Suwyn. Aimee Thaler. Kiley Thaler. Tara Titus. Amanda Townsend. Corey Vandyke. Jenni Wiennga. Jason Wilkins, Brad Williams. Ryan Winchel, Sarah Wisniewski. Erin Wolverton and Amy Ybema. Juniors wre Dan Alexander. Brian Baughman. Sarah Beute. Nicole Carpenter. Candy Carter. Sonya Chris­ tiansen. Jason Clark. Jim Cole. Duane David. Angie DeBoer. Jeff DeMaagd. Cory Drake. Cory Einberger. Chad Featherly. Aaron Goforth. Jamie Hermenitt. Glen Hess. Robin Hesseltme. Jeremy Hilty. Camta Ingersoll. Char Janose. Sarah Jarman. Dana Johnson. Phil Johnson. Tim Keizer. Enk Lake. Suzanne Landman. Jennifer Lewis. Bridget Loftus. Steve Matison. Scott Matzen. Meagon Middlton. Amy Missad. Mike Nelson. Michele Nicholas. Kim Novak. Amanda Osborne. Josh Parker. Stephanie Penn­ ington. Carla Ploeg. Jessica Pratt. Jim Ramey. Deanna Reed. Jason Rmgleka. Mike Sarver. Joe Stevens. Jaime Strater. Stacey Streeter. Jesse Strzyzewski. Sarah Turner. Jason Tutsch. Brooke VanElst. Darren VanElst. Kendra Weatherhead. Michell Welimann. Alison Werkema. Jeremiah Wert. B.J. West. Tracy Wiennga. Kevin Wright. Benicia Yoder and Katie Zoe me r Recipients of certificates of recognition for outstanding academic achievement in the State of Michigan Scholarship competition were Bill Baldry . Monique Barber. Robin Basarabski. Melissa Chlebana. Melanie Cooper. Dave DeHaan. Jason DeVries. Laura Donker, Brian Drummond. Becky Fitch. Jim Fhkkema. Cathy Hart. Matt Hopkins. Angie Jerkatis. Ryan Kiel. Zach Kinney, Shannon Mc­ Clelland. Shannon McMur­ ray. Bob Middleton, Seth Nelson. Brian Newhouse, Mark Pullen. Ryan Recker, Mandee Rick. Kristine Roehl. Bryan Thompson and Mindy Truer. Mark Pullen was named winner of the State of Michigan-Department of Education Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship program certificate of achievement. Additionally, Pullen was recognized by the National Merit Scholarship program and received a letter of com­ mendation for outstanding performance on the PSAT in 1991. The Calvin College Faculty Honors Scholarship was awarded to Melanie Cooper. The Western Michigan University Medallion Academic Scholarships were presented to Melissa Chlebana. Dave DeHaan and Brian Newhouse. Bryan Thompson was named the winner of the Western Michigan University Award. Grand Rapids Community College scholarship winners were Bill Baldry (Arthur Anderson Scholarship). Becky Fitch (Distinguished Scholarship). Amanda Henley and Mike Rmgleka (Trustees Scholarship), and Kim Wohlford (Leader Scholarship). A Davenport College Scholarship Award was given to Michelle Nelson. Shannon McMurray receiv­ ed the Grand Valley State Univcsity Honors Scholar­ ship. A Music Honors Scholarship from Aquinas College was awarded to Robin Basarabski Chic University of Cosmetology 's Merit Scholar­ ship was presented to Kelly Schondelmayer. Mark Pullen was named recipient of the University of Michigan Regents-Alumni Scholar Award Receiving the Gun Lake Area Woman's Club Scholar­ ship was Rachel Hillman. Ryan Kiel received the Monsignor Buckowski Scholarship from Aquinas College. Hope College received Dave DeHaan with the Distinguished Scholar award. Presidential Academic Fitness Gold awars were presented by Henry Dugan and Kevin McGree to Bill Baldry. Melanie Cooper. Dave DeHaan. Jaason DeVries. Brian Drummond. Becky Fitch. Cathy Hart. Angie Jerkatis. Ryan Kiel. Zach Kinney . Shannon Mc­ Clelland. Shannon McMur ray. Brian Newhouse. Mark Pullen. Mandee Rick. Bryan Thompson and Mindy Truer. Presidential Academic Fitness Silver awards were cont to next page Wilder's Auto Service HASTINGS - MIDDLEVILLE ...for All Your Automotive Needs OPEN Monday-Saturday Front or Rear Foreign Cere Welcome $AE88 < .>• . BRAKE JOB ALIGNMENTS Friday is •1688 EXHAUST DAY at wilder's CLUTCH REPAIR °/q Please call for appt, by Thursday noon to guarantee these prices. 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Best weight loss was by Katie, runner up Dorothy. KOPS Marilyn C. and teen Christina. Marjorie has best loss for May. Congratulations ladies! We're really proud of you Positive action is to eat 1/2 the breads you usually do Haha box was given back by Darlene. Our featured person this week is Christina, let her know you're thinking about her Keep on walking, and write fe "SORE FEET" / ANKLES? Assignment accepted! :g Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Bl* & Diabetics • Adults & Children Foot Problems jgj I*’,.. KENT PODIATRY 1 V W Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. te. || J 612 Main Street in Caledonia g • Call...891-9133 RITE down your miles for Area Walking Contest Also we are less than 200 miles from Alburquerque. Dorothy's sister (from Arizona group) will be visiting us soon. Eva read letter of confirmation from Holiday Inn for rooms. Topic tonight was on pro­ duct comparisons, pertaining to fat grams. If you have any low fat information that will benefit the group please share it Especially tested recipes. Paula brought in a butter substitute for us to try . Eva read a question answer from the paper and several people share their ideas We closed with PRD We meet Tuesday s 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church Please join us. Questions? Call Gloria at 698-2914 ENGAGEMENT Hooper-Whitman Deborah Jane Hooper and Scott Phillip Whitman will be united in marriage on June 19. 1993 The Kentwood couple are the children of Ronald and Cheryl Hooper of Middleville and Frank and Kay Whitman of Grand Rapids The bride-to-be is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is employed at the Foremost In­ surance Company. The future groom graduated from Creston High School and at­ tended Grand Rapids Com­ munity College and is employed at CRI Masonry Rowley-Robins WEEKLY SPECIALS Kathy Rowley of Hastings is happy to announce the engagement of her daughter, Cherie Lee. to Verne Sumner Robins, son of Verne Rob.ns Jr. of Leslie and Sara Robin­ son of Hastings A June 18 wedding is being planned Caledonia’s Scot tracksters place in Champion of Champions POTATO CHIPS 6 oz Caledonia’s 800-meter relay team of Brad Allen, Keith Bohez, John Winquest and Allen Aho took first place in the Champion of Champions track meet hosted Wednesday by Wyoming Rogers High School. The finishing time of the relay was 1:33.4. The meet was attended by the best two teams or athletes in each track and field event from the 32 schools in the Ottawa-Kent Conference's four divisions. Allen and Aho also were part of the 1600-meter relay team with Chris Holiday and Chad Neff, which took a sec­ ond with a time of 3:31.9. 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These students will wear a silver tassel at graduation to denote this honor To crown the ceremony, Dugan and McGee introduced the Top Ten of the Class of 1993 and awarded them with the gold tassel that they will proudly wear at graduation and a trophy observing their achievements They were Melissa Chlebana, Melanie Cooper, Dave DeHaan, Cathy Hart, Angie Jerkatis, Ryan Kiel, Shannon McMurray, Brian Newhouse, Mark Pullen and Bryan Thompson. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 1, 1993 / Page 15 Students of the month from the eighth grode ore (from left-front) Nicole Belson, Jason Buckowing, Alicia Count, and Steven Dood; (middle) Trevor Eaton, Dale Hess, Christina Mello, and Jennifer Mix; and (bock) Carrie Momo, Raneone Poll Laura Reed, Shannon Kay Smith, and Korie Wheeler. Kimberly Adams, Kimberly Bedford, Thomas Erroir, Amber Frost. Randy Middleton, Lucas Mid­ dleton, Ryan Olthouse. Benjamin Osborne, Kajean Secord, and Elizabeth Stevens Students of the month from the sixth grade at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School are (from left-front) Alison Carter, Sally Christiansen, Nick Dennison, and Erin Deschoff; (middle) Christina Dickerson. Jeremy Fowler, Michale Hayes, and Cody Lumbert; (back) Sara McCloud, Sarah Schilthroat, Jason Schweitzer, Nathaniel Smith, and Christopher Wellman. Not pictured is Michael Hull. are not pictured. TKMS announces ‘students of the month 8845 WHITNEYVILLE ROAD S.E. Area chili lovers invited to PIG out’ Thursday June 3 Seventh grode students of the month ore (from left­ front) Jennifer Baker, Richard Burtts, and Brad Clark; (middle) Maria Cook, Kristopher Higgins, and Melissa Kline; and (back) Angela McQueen, Angela Raak, and Jason Siebesma. Sarah Bush, Karrie Kollar, Sarah Lucas, Mark Miller, Nathan Pranger, and Jill VanDyke are not pictured. by Margaret Fowler dleville Thursday, June 3. 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Wellman Y'SA Road, Nashville, Ml 852-9377 POLARIS Befiewt I | | I I I I ( • 134 year old 2 story with 3+ bdrms., 2V4 baths • 3 acres with spring fed pond In Caledonia schools • 20‘ cathedral ceiling in Great Room w/fireplace • Possible 4th bdrm, down with daylight windows, main floor utility I • Master bdrm, w/private bath and large walk-in closet ) • Skylights, neutral colors, close < to Saskatoon Golf Course Z Barb Manus—956-1286 T RE/MAX SunQuestx"N 949-6980 > NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA • COUNTY OF KENT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on June 7,1993 at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the levying in 1993 of an additional proposed millage rate of .553 mill of ad valorem property tax for operating pur­ poses pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan of 1982. The village levied an ad valorem property tax for operating purposes at the rate of 10.0 mills ($10.00 per $1,000 SEV) for 1992. The Village Coun­ cil has complete authority, however, to establish the number of mills of ad valorem property tax to be levied from within the Village’s authoriz­ ed millage rate. In order to maintain at least the same level of basic Village services, the Village proposes to levy an additional millage rate of .553 mill ($.55 per $1,000 SEV) of ad valorem property tax for operating purposes, resulting in a total operating millge rate of 10.0 mills ($10.00 per $1,000 SEV). The proposed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies otherwise per­ mitted by said Act 5 by 5.85 percent. If, however, the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the Village would receive for 1993 a 2.69 percent increase in ad valorem property tax revenue for operating pur­ poses, as compared to the amount of such revenue received for 1992. The figure for the increase in ad valorem property tax revenue for operating purposes is based on the latest estimate of state equalized valuation of property within the village. In the event that state equalized valuation as finalized is greater than the estimate used for this hearing, the Village council must hold another public hearing before levying pro­ perty tax millage on any higher valuation. The total operating millage rate of 10 mills proposed to be levied in 1993 is the same millage rate as that levied in 1992. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comment and to discuss the levy of an additional millage rate, the date and location of a public meeting at which the Village Council plans to take action on a resolu­ tion to adopt the proposed additional millage rate will be announced at the public hearing. Not more than ten days after the public hearing, the Village Council may approve the levy of all or any portion of the pro­ posed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Caledonia Village Council. Dated: May 26, 1993 Jacqueline Cherry Caledonia Village Clerk �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 1, 1993 Elementary artwork displayed on placemats Middleville FEST June 5,1993 TKHS * Football Field Saturday, June 5th is the date of a day-long Soccerfest being sponsored by the American Youth Soccer Association to end its 1992-1993 soccer season Games will be played throughout the day, the concession stand with lots of yummy food at reason­ able prices will be available for your consumption. Registration for the 1993 1994 soccer season will be held at this time To guarantee your child a spot on a team they must be signed up by June 19th. Any child born before August 1st, 1988 and after July 31, 1979 is eligible to play. The registration fee is $20 per child which Includes shirt and tons of fun. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Anyone who eats at any of three Middleville restaurants is likely to see the art work of four Thornapple Kellogg elementary students on the placemats This annual contest is spon­ sored by the Thornapple Kellogg Education Associa­ tion and is used to celebrate as a school family and encourage creativity among elementary students, according to Linda Meyers. TK teacher and vice president of the TKEA Winners in this year’s con­ test are Sherrie Meyer and Krystin Johnson, who are both first-graders, secondgrader Jessie Scott, and thirdgrader Jennifer Punt Meyers said. “Look for the placemats at the TK Kitchen. Phil s Pizza, and the Middle Villa.” West Elementary teachers Linda Thaler (left) and Bev Swanson give checks to second-grader Jessie Scott who displays a copy of his design and third-grader Jennifer Punt. TRACKSTERS continued from Page 14 THIS WILL BE THE ONLY REGISTRATION BEING HELD. IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND, PLEASE CALL KIM DEVORMER at... • 795-7787 • Caledonia boys' track coach John Sodcrman said the Scots had a good evening and spoke highly of all his athletes. He stressed that only the best two from each event were allowed to compete from the 32 schools. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, held at the Village Hall, Middleville, Michigan, on May 25, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville was adopted. The following is a summary of the adopted text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. SUMMARY OF ADOPTED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE MAY 1993 A. AG Agricultural District. 1. Amend Section 5.2(c) to read, “Single family detached dwell­ ings.” B. R E Residential Estate Single Family District. 1. Amend Section 6.2(1) to read, "Single family detached dwell­ ings.” C. R-1 Low Density Single Family District. 1. Amend Section 7.2(a) to read, “Single family detached dwell­ ings.” D. R-2 Medium Density Single Family District. 1. Amend Section 8.2(a) to read, “Single family detached dwell­ ings.” E. 1-1 Light Industrial District. 1. Minor revisions to the required conditions section concerning screening requirements and on-site vehicle circulation require­ ments. 2. Renumerate Section 13.7. Area Regulations to a new Section 13.8 Area Regulations. 3. Renumerate Section 13.6 Height Regulations to Section 13.7 Height Regulations. 4. Add a new Section 13.6 Industrial Performance Standards concerning minimum industrial performance standards which all uses In the 1-1 Light Industrial zoning district must comply with. F. WP Wellhead Protection Overlay District. 1. Amend Section 16.3(2) so as to make a correction in the legal description of the Wellhead Protection Zone located on Irving Road at the “Eskar Ski Hill.” G. Signs. 1. Amend Section 20.3(c) so freestanding signs have a minimum setback requirement of zero (0) feet from the nearest street right-of-way line in the C-1 Central Business District. 2. Amend Section 20.4(c) so freestanding signs have a minimum setback requirement of fifteen (15) feet from the nearest street right-of-way line in the 02 Highway Commercial District. H. Parking and Loading Spaces 1. Amend Section 21.4 so as to provide new specific minimum parking and maneuvering lane standards. Effective Date: May 25, 1993 A copy of this Zoning Ordinance amendment may be inspected at the Middleville Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street in the Village of Middleville, during normal business hours CHERYL HOOPER. VILLAGE CLERK (412) McFall Elementary teachers Linda Meyers (left) and Shelley Erb present $15 checks to the two winners of the placement contest, first-graders Krystin Johnson and Sherrie Meyer. Phone 795-3345 for SUN & NEWS ACTION ADS! CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN "At the Growing Edge of Kent County" NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Al Reurink REQUEST: Special Land Use to allow a third accessory building pursuant to Section 3.11 (d) of the Zoning Ordinance LOCATION: 10424 Patterson Ave. S.E. PP #41-23-31-300-024 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: June 7, 1993 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and/or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Dated: May 19, 1993 Caledonia Township Planning Commission (411) �s© © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © ^© © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © ee© © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © VOTE YES! Proposal A Your friends and neighbors urge you to support property tax relief and quality education in our public schools by VOTING YES to PROPOSAL A on June 2, 1993. Proposal A's fundamental changes will become part of our state's constitu­ tion — secure from tinkering by politicians. In combination these proposals would: 1. Reduce TK Schools property taxes by 18.1 operating mills. 2. Cap school operating millage at 27 mills. TK will levy 18 operating mills. 3. Cap annual tax assessment increases at inflation or 5% whichever is lower. 4. Mandate a basic state grant of $4,800 per pupil indexed for future growth 5. Constitutionally guarantee that all proceeds from the 2 cent sales tax in­ crease and the lottery go exclusively to fund our schools. we Trust and Support Proposal A JOIN US IN VOTING YES Steve Garrett Deanna Garrett Mary Hanson AnnMarie Hasse L. Sharleen Apsey Norma Lanting Glory A. Near Alice Jansma Dan Parker Linda Parker Rev. Roger Timmerman Jack Spencer Ray Page William R. Getty Robert Evans Anna Mae Evans Don Williamson Cathy Williamson W. Scott McKeown Kevin McGee Judy Hendrickson Phil Jahnke Gerald Stein Regina Stein Kurt Holzhueter Susan Kinjorski Victoria L. Verberg Barbara Thome Robin G. Jansen Catherine Moma Ellen Featherly Gayle Jansen Mary Cisler Christine Campbell John Campbell Ron Strater Pam Strater Stephanee Vandenbout Stephen Hoke Celeste Wolverton Linda Thaler Barb Benner Deb Maitner Dierdre Hamp Sue Sarver Jack Lapp Susan M. Overholt Suzanne E. Dodd Aaron Tabor Amy L. Campbell Bev Swanson Neva Kenyon William Kenyon Skip Pranger Phil Paskiewicz Bruce Wyatt Brian Willshire Larry Seger Jim French Ardith Young Stephen Miller Douglas Hart Elizabeth Hart Julie Penfield Linda French Rep. Bob Bender Chris Boysen Marcia Holst Daniel R. Parker Kathie A. Bishop Rusty Brady Ann Baughman Charles Baughman Margo Kiel Ann Enyart Diane Hoskins Janice K. Siebesma Mike Siebesma Richard Roth Tami Byron-Okuly Cindy Middlebush Melinda King Debbie Donker Tom Nash Bob Weller Richard Lintz Marilyn Page Mary Weaver Bernie Weller Paid for by Citizens for Quality Education ee © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © e© © © © © © © © © © © © © 5 The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 1. 1993 / Page �Page 18 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 1. 1993 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE Of ANNUAL ELECTION of the ELECTORS of THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT and IONIA COUNTIES. MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 14,1993 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: PleaseTake Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 14 1993 ™E £?LLS 0F ELECT,ON W,LL 0PEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE tVENING. e'6C'ed On*memben”,o "* board education ol the district for lull THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(IES) Michael Andrusiak William C. Johnson Wendy Romph ™<E fURTHER N0T,CE THAT the following proposition^) will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual APPROVAL TO LEVY MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILLAGE Sall the maximum authorized millage rate of Thomapple Kellogg School. Barry. Allegan Kent and Ionia Counties Michigan, be approved for levy m 1993 without the reduction reqmred by Article IX. Section 31, of the State Constitution of 1963? ON JUNE 2, 1993, THE ELECTORS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WILL VOTE ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF 1963. THIS AMENDMENT WILL MATERIALLY CHANGE THE METHOD OF FINANCING E STATE 0F MICHIGAN. IF THE AMENDMENT IS APPROVED BY THE ELECTORS ON JUNE 2 rflrnnM B°VE PROPOS,T,ON(S) W,»-L NOT BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORS AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL CLtv I lUn. R FURTM,ER NOpCE that the Regular Biennial Election of Grand Rapids Community College, Michigan. 2! h time and at ,he same vot,n° p,aces 38 the annual school election on Monday, June 14, 1993. and w i be conducted by the same school officials for those electors of the community college district residing in this school uiSiOCi. H,ar Biennja’ ,E’®ction there will be elected two (2) members for the office of Community College District Trustee for full terms of six (6) years ending June 30. 1999 y THf FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SIX YEARS TERMS Vern Boss — Jeff Kissinger Janice Maggini — Jeffrey Raymond Portko THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middleville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all the territory of the School District, including Precinct #2 of Irving Township, except the Townships of Carlton, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township y PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Freeport Village Hall, Freeport, Michigan The second precinct consists of the Townships of Carlton, Bowne. Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township located within the School District. ehCiblVu? vLt^a/ThTs'^l^ctfo/00'81 ered WHh lhS C,ty °f ,ownship c,erk of ,he cit* or township in which they reside are Voting Place: •C°Unty’ Mich'0an- hereby certify that as of May 21. 1993, the records of this h.° * ° ® V0 6d ,ncreases over and above ‘h« tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxableproperty --------- * ‘located ‘ ' in * ’ Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry. Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties. Michigan, is as follows Charlton Park Courthouse Ren Comm. On Aging 911 System Fire .25 mills Unlimited Tax Pledge .25 mills 1.00 mills 1.5 mills 1993-1996 1.5 mills 1993-1996 By Orangeville Township: 1.5 mills 1993-1995 By Thornapple Township: By Yankee Springs Township: 1.00 mills .5 mills 1993-1995 1993-1994 By Barry County: By Carlton Township: By Irving Township: By the School District: Date. MAY 21. 1993 1993-1996 1993-1994 1993-1994 28.1 mills, 1993 and 1994 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Barry County ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE nffir?7r?TU<rer..Of A"!9an County. Michigan, hereby certify that, as of May 20,1993, the records of this mLL „ d h h 1 thelotal °f a,t voted 'ncreases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of nrn^rtv a?^rt,oned ount* referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School in Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: Unit Voted Mills Years Effective ALLEGAN COUNTY: ROAD 1.00000 1992-1996 ALLEGAN COUNTY: E-911 .25000 1990-1995 TOWNSHIP OF LEIGHTON: ROADS 1.00000 1991-1993 TOWNSHIP OF WAYLAND: ROADS 1.00000 1988-1994 LIBRARY .50000 1992-2001 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL: 28.10000 1992-1994 KENT INTERMEDIATE 2.05000 UNLIMITED 1.90000 UNLIMITED of lhe ? d0 not L any 600(1 iSSUeS voted under the ^napplication of limitation provisions f M Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the country treasurer uJh Ln a" i rviicniyan on June 14, Iyyj connec,jon wlth an to be held in the Thornapple Kellogg School, Allegan Country M*^' f‘w-?an’ M'chi«an A. Keller, Chief Dep. Trees. Patricia L. Birkholz. Allegan County Treasurer „ATP nr m,< !TAT.EMENT OF oiAlc Ur MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF KENT KENT COUNTY TREASURER AS TO VOTED IHCREASES )SS ) J’J_°RN K B0EREMA-the du|y Reeled, qualified and acting Treasurer of the County of Kent, State of Michigan, hereby CERTIFY that (part) of Thomapple Kellogg School, is located within the boundanes of said County of Kent and that, at the date hereof, the records of this office indicate that there are voted increases in the total tax ra«e limitation in local units affecting the taxable property in said school district as follows: Unit Voted Increase# Years Effective By Kent County. 84 Mills 1990 to 2009 Incl. By Caledonia Township: NONE By Bowne Township: 1 50 Mills .50 Mills By The School District. Dated May 20. 1993 at Grand Rapids, Michigan 1.00 Mills 1989 to 1998 Incl. 1989 to 1998 Incl. 1989 to 1996 Incl. 281 Mills 1992 to 1994 Incl. John K. Boerema Kent County Treasurer I. Margaret Beattie. Treasurer of Ionia County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of May 20, 1993, the records of this office indicate that the total of ail voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of aZVSTi ‘n u"‘ts of 9O*emment affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School Barry Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties. Michigan, is as follows y By Ionia County: 3 mills (Special Education) unlimited By Campbell Township: By The School District: Date: May 20, 1993 .75 mill (911 Central Dispatch) NONE 281 mills. 1993 and 1994 This Notice is given by order of the board of education. 1991-1996 WANDA G. HUNT, Margaret Beattie, Treasurer, Ionia County »tary, Board of Education Tom Beetham, half of the Scots* No. 1 doubles team, was plagued with a leg injury in the latter part of the season. Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then 1O‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50’ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. ■ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ■ TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN I TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE I TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY I MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. I I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of proI perty owners within the Township signed and filed by the I record owners of land whose footage constitutes not less I than 51 % of the total footage of the hereinafter describled Lynn Drive Special Assessment District #12, the I Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs proI poses to pave the road and to create a special assessment I for the recovery of the cost thereof by special assessment I against the properties benefited therein. j I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the District within ■ which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be I ■ constructed and within which the cost thereof »s proposI ed to be assessed is more particularly described as I follows: I Grade and Pave Lynn Drive from the end of the ex- I I isting pavement north approximately 1400 feet to I I house No. 1085. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the total cost will be I ■ equally divided among all property owners within said I ■ district, regardless of parcel size, road frontage, number I I of lots owned, etc All property owners/persons will be I ■ charged on the basis of 17 owners/persons. I I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township I I Board has received engineering plans showing the im-1 I provements and location thereof together with an estimate I I of the cost of such construction in the approximate I ■ amount of 316,185, has placed the same on file with the I I Township Clerk, has passed a Resolution tentatively I ■ declaring its intention to make such improvements and I I to create the aforementioned Special Assessment District, I I and has further tentatively found the Petitions for improve-1 Iment to be in compliance with statutory requirements. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Plans. Special I I Assessment District and petitions may be examined at I I the office of the Township Clerk from the date of this I Notice until and including the date of the public hearing I hereon and may further be examined at such public I hearing. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing I upon such Petitions, Plans, District and Estimate of Costs I will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N I Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, within the Township I commencing at 7:30 p m. on June 10, 1993 I At such hearing, the Board will consider any written ob-1 I sections to any of the foregoing matters which might be I filed with said board at or prior to the time of said hear-1 ing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, I or changes to said Plans, Estimates and Costs or to said I Special Assessment District I All interested persons are invited to be present at the I aforesaid time and place and to submit comments con-1 ceming any of the foregoing I HARVEY VANDER BEE, CLERK 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 f ■ (251) I �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 1, 1993 / Page 19 Caledonia boys’ tennis team ties for 7th at regionals The Caledonia High School boys' tennis team ended the season Friday, May 21, in a four-way tie for seventh place at the Class B regional tour­ nament in East Grand Rapids. "Although, I would rather have (placed higher in the standings.)" said coach Sam Wilkinson, "we've played these teams during the season and all of our matches were close. I suppose it is only fitting we tie in our final meeting erf the year." East Grand Rapids took the top slot with 20 points, fol­ lowed closely by Forest Hills Northern with 19. Catholic Central laid claim to third with 17, Hastings was fourth with 15, Northview took fifth with seven and Ionia was sixth with five points. The Fighting Scots tied Lakewood, Middleville and South Christian for seventh with three points each. Lowell also showed with one point. While not attempting to make excuses for the team’s showing, Wilkinson did point out Caledonia's second singles player Rick Grinstead, and first doubles player Tom Beetham weren't able to play at 100 percent. He said Grinstead injured his knee playing in the O-K Gold Conference finals the week before, and Beetham had been plagued with an injury to a muscle in his right leg. Tm not trying to make ex­ THORN APPLE TOWSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING DUNCAN LAKE WEED CONTROL /2 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, has resolved its intention to sake certain public improvements in the Township (the -Public Improvements") consisting of the following: Provision of professional aquatic plant herbi­ cide treatments for the eradication or control of weeds and/or algae and water testing in Duncan Lake. The Township has made its final determination of the Duncan Lake Weed Control #2 Special Assessment District pursuant to Act IBS of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to consist of the following described lots and parcels of land and against which all of the costs of the Public Improvements shall be specially assessed: Property located in Thornapple Michigan, described as follows: Township, Parcel Number Property Owner 014-005-001-10 014-005-001-15 014-005-001-90 014-005-001-95 014-005-006-00 014-006-002-00 014-006-003-00 014-008-004-00 014-006-005-00 014-006-009-00 014-006-010-00 014-006-011-00 014-006-013-00 014-006-013-10 014-006-014-00 014-006-016-00 014-006-016-10 014-006-018-80 014-006-018-90 014-006-018-95 014-007-001-00 014-007-001-10 014-007-001-20 014-007-002-00 014-007-002-20 014-007-002-30 014-007-011-00 014-007-011-10 014-007-011-20 014-007-011-30 014-007-012-00 VanKeulken, Tim Galloway, Spencer Hulst, Wayne Hu 1st, Todd DNR Real Estate Division DeHaan, Gordon Boshoven, Fred Budzynski, Louis Barber, Gerald DeYoung, George Frost, George Braun Estate VanderPloeg, Robert Oppenhuizen, Donald Oppenhuizen, Donald LeFebre, Louis LwFebre, Louis Misamore, Howard VanderPloeg, Robert Selvius, Thomas Schiefla, Warren Schiefla, Mark Schiefla, Dale Trl-Bros. Selvius, Thomas Barber, Gerald Thaler, Doris Cuneo, David Miller, Scott Bult, John Schad, Kenneth 014-050-001-00 014-050-002-00 014-050-004-00 014-050-005-00 014-050-006-00 014-050-007-00 014-050-008-00 014-050-009-00 014-050-010-00 014-050-011-00 014-050-012-00 014-050-013-00 014-050-014-00 014-050-015-00 014-050-016-00 014-050-017-00 014-050-018-00 014-050-019-00 014-050-020-00 014-050-022-00 014-050-023-00 014-050-024-00 014-050-025-00 014-050-026-00 014-050-027-00 014-050-028-00 014-050-029-00 014-050-030-00 014-050-031-00 014-050-032-00 014-050-033-00 014-050-034-00 014-050-035-00 014-050-035-10 014-050-036-00 014-050-037-00 014-050-038-00 014-050-039-00 014-050-040-00 014-050-041-00 014-050-042-00 014-050-043-00 014-050-044-00 014-050-045-00 014-050-046-00 014-050-047-00 014-050-048-00 014-050-049-00 014-050-050-00 014-050-051-00 014-050-052-00 014-050-053-00 014-050-054-00 Ireland, Christine Kangas, Donald Vetter, Ronald Manning, Robert Pillsbury, Paul Wheeler, Norma Caldwell Banker Realty Punt, William Dood, James Mickelson, Dean VerStrate, Walter Wright, John Oosterhouse, Herman Symons, Albert Hayes, Christopher Konow, Gary Orosz, Joseph Reuhs, Nelson Reuhs, Nelson Faber, Carole Reitsma, Nellie Livingston, Kevin Dacey, Robert Sales, David DeVos, John Poest, Robert Genther, Leroy VanZee, Carolyn Dood, Alan DeXeeuw, James DeKracker, Wayne Gibbs, Lyle walker, Calvin Blanchard, James Nausieda, Richard Hynar, Helen Landman, Lloyd Babitz, Ronald Oosterhouse, Jack Brock, Thomas Beukema, Peter Helgevold, Thomas Simpson, Richard DeNorrow, Richard Liu, Steven Blain, Donald Otto, Vern Seva Id, Nark Stickney, Lloyd Weesie, John Willshire, Fred Noffke, Gustava Hulst, Sallie Barry County, Annual Aanunt Total Amount $140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 280.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 280.00 140.00 140.00 280.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 280.00 140.00 140.00 280.00 140.00 140.00 280.00 140.00 140.00 280.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 $700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 1,400.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 1 , 400.00 700.00 700.00 1,400.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 1,400.00 700.00 700.00 1,400.00 700.00 700.00 1,400.00 700.00 700.00 1 ,400.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 7C0.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 cuses for anyone," said Wilkinson, "because they gave all they could. But you’ve got to feel for these guys when they have to play their final match with in­ juries." Jason Crisman, the Scots’ first singles player and state­ qualifying hopeful was de­ feated in the semifinals by Scott David, the eventual re­ gional champ from Catholic Central, 6-0, 6-1. "The score of Crisman's fi­ nal match is hardly reflective of the effort he gave," said Wilkinson. "He played his heart out. Scott David has a lot of talent and played a phe­ nomenal match. "I suspect he (Crisman) would like to (replay the match), but next year, he’ll have another shot at qualify­ ing for the state finals and I venture to say he will be tough to stop," Wilkinson said, adding that his young team was still maturing and he expects another interesting season next year. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 014-070-001-00 014-070-003-00 014-070-004-00 014-070-005-00 014-070-006-00 014-070-007-00 014-070-008-00 014-070-009-00 014-070-010-00 014-070-011-00 pl 4-070-012-00 014-070-013-00 014-070-013-10 014-070-014-00 014-070-015-00 014-070-016-00 DeYoung, George Sherred, James Koets, Joanne Courts, Robert Lake, Dianne Smith, Albert Wing, Jack Bolt, Harlan Sypmewski, Richard VanEss, Leon Brown, William Sterk, Peter Cavanaugh, Richard Humphrey, Jon Schreuder, Guyla Orlee. Adrian 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 14<T.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 >M, M 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 014-070-017-00 014-070-018-00 014-070-019-00 014-070-020-00 014-070-021-00 014-070-021-10 014-070-022-00 014-070-023-00 014-070-024-00 014-070-025-00 Hudley, Robert Nyhuis, Donald Groves, E.K. Schulz, Emil Fitch, Loyd Wagner, Gregory Howard, Gerald Isenhoff, Harold Helmus, Ronald Nebbeling, Dirk 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 014-080-002-00 014-080-003-00 014-080-004-00 014-080-005-00 014-080-006-00 014-080-007-00 014-080-008-00 014-080-009-00 014-080-010-00 014-080-011-00 014-080-012-00 014-080-013-00 014-080-014-00 014-080-015-00 014-080-016-00 014-080-017-00 Use1ton, Paul Brown, Alice Burch, William Poll, Gordon Eastwood, Stephen Kathmann, Michael Racle, Ronald Gearhart, James Lessen, Roger Vugteveen, Stanley Lind, Jerry Visser, Kenneth Muir, John Muir, John Koster, Robert DeRidder, Ed 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 014-130-001-00 014-130-002-00 014-130-003-00 014-130-004-00 014-130-005-00 014-130-006-00 014-130-007-00 014-130-008-00 VanSolkema, James Webster, John Grimes, Francis Olson, William Olson, William Beltz, Wayne Zeeff, James Boncher, Frederick 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 140.00 ANNUAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TOTAL 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 $19,740.00 FIVE YEAR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TOTAL $98,700.00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor of Thornapple Township has made and certified a special assessment roll for the Duncan Lake Weed Control /2 Special Assessment District, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of the Public Improvements which is to be levied in the form of special assessments against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in said special assessment district. HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Thornapple will hold a public hearing on June 14, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. , at the Township Hall located at 200 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to review the special assessment roll and to hear and consider any objections thereto. TAKE NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. TAKE NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter, on or before the close of the hearing. TAKE NOTICE that any person objecting to the special assessment roll is requested to file written objections thereto with the Township Clerk before the close of said hearing, or within such further tine as the Township Board nay grant. TAKE NOTICE that an owner or any person having an Interest in the real property nay file a written appeal of the special assess­ ment with the State Tax Tribunal within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the owner or person having an interest in the real property protested the special assessment at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the roll. Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, Michigan 48909 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as pre­ pared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. This notice was authorized by the Thornapple Township Board. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Thornapple Township Hall 200 East Main Street Middleville, MI 49333 Telephone (616) 795-7202 Dated: 1993 Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk �Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 1, 1993 Jayvees have record season The Caledonia junior varsity softball team ended its season, Tuesday with a 10-4 victory over Middleville and registered its ninth straight victory and 15th win of the season. Fifteen games is the most ever won by the jayvees in a season according to coach Duane Petrosky. The Scots also finished in first place in the OK Gold Conference. In the Tuesday afternoon contest, Jenny Feenstra had a single and a home run to lead the offense. Also having hits were Lisa Constant, Sherry Bailey, Julie Tuinstra, Shana Townsend, Krista Kozlowski and Jenny Millard. "I'm very pleased with how my team progressed through the season," said Petrosky. "They are a hard-working group of girls who were more concerned with the success of the team rather than the individual. Trojan basebailers lose 13-4 The Middleville Trojan baseball team lost to the neighboring Caledonia Fighting Scots, Tuesday, 134. Rob Minor. 1-4 on the season, took the loss. The Trojans jumped out early on an RBI double in the first by Ted Doom and added a second run in the third when Nate Bundy and Brad Williams singled. They advanced on a sacrifice fly by Doorn, and Bundy scored on a sacrifice fly by cenlerfielder Tim McCulligh. Things fell apart in the lop of the fourth when the Fighting Scots sent 10 men to the plate. Minor walked the first three baiters before the Scot's leftfielder singled. Brian Hanna followed up with a two run RBI single. Before the inning was done, the Scots had scored three more times and Minor was releived by Doom on the mound. The Trojan scored one in the fourth when Bundy led off with a double and advanced to third on a fielder's choice. He was brought home on a ground out. The Scots pounded out three more runs in the fifth and four in the seventh. It was capped off by a two-run blast by Matt Barr. The loss leaves the Trojans with a season record of 4-21 on the season. , antiques & Collectible! EXPERT FURNITURE REFINISHING All hand strip­ ping & hand rubbed finishes. Call Sam for free estimates. 868-0268. Lawn & Garden PERENNIALS, ANNUALS Hanging Baskets and vegetable plants. Specializing in over 300 Perennials. Green Thumb Grow­ ers and J&R Plant and Produce, 4684 84th Street, Caledonia. 891-8442.2-mi les west of M-37, 5-miles east of 131. Real Estate CALEDONIA SCHOOLS Listening Valley Estates, 68th & Buttrick area. Colonial 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths. Wooded area Cul-de-sac, air, under­ ground sprinklers. 698-6663. 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But business as usual also means reluming to an anxious wait io sec what measures the stale government will propose to cut properly taxes and re­ form public school funding. "I’m disappointed," said Caledonia Schools Superintendent Robert Myers, when results were in from the statewide election last Wednesday. Since l*roposal A has gone down to defeat, Myers said, taxpayers and all Michigan public schools now can only wait and see what the stale proposes next. However, since no other proposals have been approved by the legislature, he pointed out that some schools will have to take immediate drastic measures to find No. 281 I June 8. 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 TSGth Year adequate operating funds. They will either have to ask for more operating millage, cut programs, or both. Millage requests, therrefore, might well be on the ballots in those districts for the upcoming June 14 sctuxil election. With business as usual, however, the Caledonia Schools, will ask only for a renewal of the same 21.9 op­ erating mills that has been in effect since 1982, Myers said. Voters also will choose one new school board member from a field of three candi­ dates. (See related story.) Though Proposal A passed locally by a two-to-one mar­ gin, it failed statewide when heavily populated Wayne. Macomb and Oakland coun­ ties turned it down. "A" thus became another footnote in the 20-year history of the state s effort to revamp the funding of its public schools. Even though the school dis­ trict would have lost some u Since Proposal A has gone down to defeat, taxpayers and all Michigan public schools now can only wait and see what the state proposes next. revenue if Proposal A had passed, the Caledonia board and administration had en­ dorsed the plan as a "win­ win" situation for both taxpayers and schools. They stated that Proposal A was the best idea yet pul before voters to equalize school funding while shifting some of the burden of funding schools from property owners to a broader tax base. "It would have helped prop­ erty owners, but not hurt the schools." Myers explained. In fact, the proposal would have helped a number of Michigan school districts where local property taxes do not generate enough revenue to fund school programs or buy computers and other technological equipment con­ sidered necessary in preparing students for the workplace of the '90s. "Now I’m afraid we'll have to go another route," said Myers. "We just can't allow any more Kalkaskas to happen,” he added, referring to the Michigan district that closed its doors early this spring be­ cause it could no longer fund its programs. "But I fear that there may See What’s next, Pege 2 TK Board urges ‘yes9 vote to override the Headlee Amendment by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer With the defeat last Wednesday of Proposal A which would have guaranteed funding for the state school districts, the Thornapple Kellogg School Board and Supt. Steve Garrett are urging voters to say “yes” Monday. June 14. to overriding the Headlee Amendment According to Garrett, if the override is not approved, the district stands to lose about $550,000 in operational revenue. He also explains that this will not increase property taxes at all. It will, however, allow the school district to receive of all of the available funds for education from millage paid by the property owners. TK School Board President Jan Siebesma re-emphasized that this override is not an in­ crease in taxes Both the school board and administration of the TK schools were disappointed by the outcome of Proposal A. "But. we’re not going to jump to conclusions." said Siebesma "We plan to sit and wait, at least until after the next school vote on June 14. "We have adequate time to deal with the budget and finances. Once we know if the Headlee Amendment overrule is passed, we’ll have more to go on.” Because the regularly scheduled meeting of the board falls on the annual school election date, the board has rescheduled the meeting for Monday, June 21. at 7:30 p.m at the high school. Siebesma also explained that at this point there is no state aid act for education In a letter sent to all TK staff. Garrett ami Siebesma said. “To avoid unnecessary disruptions of your programs, the Board Finance Committee and administration will pro ceed in a positive and con structive process of planning for the 1993-94 budget year Caledonia observes Memorial Day traditions The Stars and Stripes wave gently over the heads of Caledonia High School band members participating in the Memorial Day services. Heather Sheehan ploys Taps' as the service comes to a close. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Somber skies and damp breezes didn't keep Caledonia residents from turning out for the community’s traditional Memorial Day observances. The Caledonia American Legion No. Post 305 spent the morning honoring the men and women who fought for their country in America’s wars. Legion members and color guard, along with Boy Scouts and CHS musicians, visited five area cemeteries to honor those buried there State Senator Richard Posthumus offered a tribute at each location, a wreath was placed at the grave of a soldier, and a salute was fired. Taps marked the close of each service A traditional noon parade down Main Street preceded the final ceremony at Lakeside Cemetery Several hundred residents lined the street to view the parade and follow it to the grave of Caledonia soldier Dobber Wenger Both the Caledonia High School and Caledonia Middle School bands played as residents gathered for the prayers and for Pustfiumus $h Memorial Day, Paga 2 Glen Klaver, Legion member and president of the Caledonia Village Council, welcomes those attending Memorial Day observances at Lakeside Cemetery. In This Issue... • TK School Board seat sought by 3 candidates • Three candidates seek Caledonia School Board position • Kent County Sheriff’s Dept, seeks leads to Grand Rapids killer • Middleville, Caledonia schools hold graduation ceremonies �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 8. 1993 WHAT'S NEXT , continued from front page be more Robin Hood-type mula" and "out-of-formula" bills in store for us instead." categories for its schools I he state s so-called "Robin would have disappeared, and Hood bill" took funds from one of the hopes for Proposal the rich districts to {distribute A was that it would help to the poorer onesrThe mea­ equalize the vast disparity in sure was challenged in court, school funding throughout the however, and was never made state. operational. Critics also With the failure of Proposal termed it a "band-aid" mea­ "A," however, school funding sure, because it did not really and property assessments con­ deal with the problems of tinue under the same system, property tax reform and as though "A" had never even funding more fairly the state s been proposed. public schools. For some public school Michigan now has in place districts in dire need of the a complicated system of "in­ per-pupil support from the formula" and "out-of­ state, the failure of the pro­ formula" schools, which has posal will mean either asking led to a great disparity in the for more tax support from comparative wealth of residents or cutting programs, Michigan's school districts. or both. Devised when most residents On the other hand, those lived on farms or at least districts with ample tax base owned property, the system will continue to be able to of­ funds schools primarily from fer their students programs property taxes levied on that often come with a high district residents. price tag, such as computerDistricts without adequate based learning, interactive local tax base to support their television hookups, and other operating needs are consid­ scientific and technological ered "in-formula," and receive resources. state aid for operations. "Outof-formula" districts also re­ ceive some slate aid, but mainly for required programs such as special education and transportation. Often very wealthy due to industrial or commercial uses within their Caledonia School boundaries, these districts can Superintendent Robert Myers supply the best equipment and reminds voters that the June programs to their students, 14 election is a school, not a while many in-formula dis­ tricts are struggling simply to political election like the vote on Proposal A. provide the basics. Residents, therefore, should lYoposal A basically would vote at their usual polling have lowered school places for school elections. operating millage, capped Caledonia School District rocketing assessment increases and shifted some of residents living south of 84th Street vote at the high school. the funding for education from properly taxes to a two- Those living west of the Thornapple River and north cent increase in the stale sales of 84th Street vote at Dutton tax. Elementary, 3820 68th St., Revenues from the state lottery and the increased sales and those living east of the Thornapple River and north lax funds would have become of 84th Street vote at Kettle constitutionally dedicated to Lake Elementary, 8451 funding schools, and each dis­ Garbow Drive (the corner of trict would have received Whitneyville Road and guaranteed state aid on a per Garbow). pupil basis. Absentee ballots are availMichigan's present "in-for- As an out-of-formula dis­ trict. the Caledonia schools enjoy solid tax revenue from the growth of new commer­ cial. office and light industrial uses within the district. But its officials have said that the present disparity in funding for schools hurts kids, hurts education and hurts Michigan. "We have to look beyond just our own district, and even our own households," Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean recently told a Caledonia Township Board audience. But Dean also said, in an­ swer to a question from the audience, that while the dis­ trict was more than willing to do some "trimming" to help equalize school funding under Proposal A, it does worry about what legislation might be proposed if "A" failed. Now that "A" is history, property owners will not see any immediate tax relief and schools will just have to "wait and see" what the state comes up with next. Caledonia polling places set for June 14 election Gntuiyc. [fcg 891-9201 _^rrvZI ,£r 1.800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE £•» s*c» « raura'ii) .'«-K rc sarra CALEDONIA Luxury in the country, 10A ready for your horses, 2200 sq. ft. ranch, cathedral ceil­ ing, French doors to deck, 3 4- bedrooms, garden tub in master bath. Call for more amenities. CALEDONIA Move into the village, lovely ronch with central air, finished lower level for extend­ ed living. Call Beth CALEDONIA ■ Brick ronch on 5 A. Enjoy the serene views from your 3 season porch. Coll Jim for more details. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES - Call us for list and details, easy to buy. HASTINGS • Quaint and homey feeling in this city charmer, near schools. Call Patrick for more information. Judy VanderMeer Tim Wllkirrson able al the school administra­ tive office, 203 Main St. Regular office hours on weekdays are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The last opportu­ nity to cast an absentee ballot is Saturday, June 12. The of­ fice will be open that day from 8 a m. to 2 p.m. for the convenience of voters. Voters will be asked to elect one school board member and approve a oneyear renewal of the district's present 21.9 operating millage. Middleville Lions again offer local calendar Middleville Lions Club members once again are plan­ ning for their special, per­ sonalized calendar that has become a tradition for more than 35 years. The) are taking orders for the calendars that cover August of 1993 through August of 1994. Cost w ill be $3 and each in­ dividual who orders one can place up to five adversaries, birthdays, or memorials on the calendar Any additional listings are 50 cents each, said Rusty Kermeen. one of the contact people This opportunity is open io anyone But those who want to include listings must have their information to the group by early July. Those interested should call Craig Kenyon at 795-9286. Rusty Kermeen at 795-3318, or Jerry Stgray at 795-3202 John Bauw Frame a Memory » Photos • Momentos • Needlework OVER 35,000 BOOKS IN STOCK! J MAINSTREEET " • And More MIDDLEVILLE Beth Nauwadis Patrick Hammond The symbolic wreath is laid at the grave of a Caledonia soldier. Patti Miedema Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. 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He also said there is a need for the board to seek more opinions from parents in the district in order to deal with parental concerns and get them involved in the educa­ tion of their kids Andrusiak said he sees the role of a school board member as dealing with anything that directly relates to education Though he has not been in­ volved in school finances, he does believe there is a need to look closely at where the money is being allocated. Andrusiak was not suppor­ tive of Proposal A But he feels that the board will have to decide carefully where cuts may be made He doesn’t believe in the “pay for play” concept in athletics. But Andrusiak did say that coaches might want to consider coaching without ad- Headlee override needed! The Annual School Election is next Monday . June 14 At this election, you will be voting to fill one seat on the Board of Education and the only proposition on the ballot will be the request to levy maximum authorized millage, more commonly known as the “Headlee Amendment Override. This is an extremely important vote for the Thomapple Kellogg School. If the Headlee override is not approved, the millage will have to be “rolled bacK” 2.3609 mills. Based on the estimated state aid formula for next year, this would be a loss of over 5 percent of the total school budget. This would be a loss of $429,330 in local revenue and an additional projected loss of $127,840 in state aid. Because of the way the school aid formula is structured, many “in-formula” school districts such as Thomapple Kellogg are forced to ask their voters to override the Headlee Amendment. By approving the override, you are not increas­ ing your millage rate. Put simply, the approvel to override would allow the Thor­ napple Kellogg School District to levy the amount of millage that the voters have already authorized the district to levy. A “no vote” on this item would be a projected cost to the district of approximately $557,170. Proposal A which would have provided adequate funding for our district, though it passed in our area, failed statewide. This will result in a very difficult year financially for the Thomap pie Kellogg School District. The schools will need to have all the millage that our voters have authorized. Below is how the proposition to override the Headlee Amendment will read. “Shall the maximum authorized nullage rate of Thomapple Kellogg School. Bam. Allegan. Kent, and Ionia counties. Michigan, be approved for levy in 1993 without the reduction required by Article IX. Section 31. of the stale constitution of 1963?” Passage of this proposition will permit the Thomapple Kellogg School District to levy in 1993 the full authorized millage for operating purposes, without regard to the millage reduction other* ise required by the Headlee Amendment This is not a request for more operating millage It is a legal question asking for permission to keep the rate that has been previously aumorized by our voters. Our apologies for the legal form of the ballot question If the school district could have written it our way. the ballot question would have read: “Shall the Thomapple Kellogg School district be allowed to keep its previously authorized operating nullage rate and therefore, not be penalized by the Sure of Michigan School Aid Formula for higher assessments?” A “yes” vote means a projected total of $557,170 does not have to be cut from programs for the 1993-94 school year A major concern m this year’s school election is apathy Because the district is not asking for a millage renewal or nullage increase and because voters just went to the polls for Proposal A. many people may not vote It is important that everyone get out to vote In addition to the “Headlee Override Proposition" there are three candidates for one Board of Education position who need your support And your school district needs your support — please vote “yes” on the approval to levy maximum authorized nullage next Monday! Michael Andrusiak ditional compensation. Another function of the board, according to An­ drusiak. is to work closely with the supenntendant and administrators to constantly improve community-school district relationships Though he has not followed recent school boardsupenntendant relations. An­ drusiak said. "I feel that the supenntendant should be car­ rying out directives from the board. People that 1 have talk­ ed to don’t feel that Mr. (Steve) Garrett is doing enough PR.” He noted that there seemed to be a lot of misleading infor­ mation available “A school board member needs to be a steward of the people that works to improve the quality of education within the district ” Andrusiak is a mechanical designer for Steelcase He and his wife, live in Middleville with their three children (two of them are in elementary school.) Bill Johnson pinpointed finances as the biggest pro­ blem being faced by the TK School District along with many other districts in Michigan. With the defeat of Proposal A, which Johnson supported, he said he knows the challenge of coming up with a balanced budget is facing the board. He added, however, that personally he feels that addi­ tional income tax to provide school financing is a better alternative. Regardless. Johnson is en­ couraging district voters to override the Headlee Amend­ ment June 14, by voting “yes.” “This is crucial to the school district because it will provide over $550,000 for Thomapple Kellogg schools without additional taxing of property owners,” he explained. Even so. there will need to be cuts to balance the budget. Johnson suggested that the district check into the cost of busing to see if single runs would reduce costs TK schools now operate on double runs that were in­ troduced because of the bus garage fire in 1991 Another area to consider would be class sizes, he sug­ gests But. that is a contract issue with teachers and there is one more year left on the current one Johnson is adamant about not tuning too deeply into enrichment programs and extra-cumcular activities "Education isn’t just the three R’s.” he said. “In my experience in the Barry Coun­ ty Shernff department, teaching kids of all ages about things like boaung safety, 1 see a number of them who Wendy Romph William Johnson hated school before they got involved in sports or band. “I think that as a school board, this can’t be ignored.” he continued. “These kids have needs, too.” Johnson said he feels that the gifted programs and foreign language programs are weak in the district. Another role necessary on the board is that of hiring the superintendant and administrators. Johnson sees the role of the superintendant as that of a business manager who is fiscally sound and aware of needs within the district. “The superintendant needs to be able to relate well to the administrators, and they in turn with their staffs. I feel that Mr. Garrett is doing a good job,” he added. The question about prayer in school and in activities has become a widely debated issue. Johnson is not opposed to prayer in the schools and says that it is up to the individuals. “This is just not a very, diverse religious area. I don’t think that prayer would be of­ fensive to most of those in the schools.” In his estimation, the teachers in the TK schools are paid fair wages. “Many people who think teachers are overpaid need to realize that not everybody can teach.” he said. “It takes someone special to be a good teacher and they have to be continually up­ dating their education.” he said. Johnson said he understands that being a school board member is not an easy job. especially in light of current financial situations. But his experiences have already given him an inside look at how education operates and he feels he is up to the challenge. Johnson has been with the county sheriff department since 1988. He has also been a teacher He and his wife. Michele have three sons, all who attend TK schools Wendy Romph. who is seeking her second school board term. Was not happy that Proposal A failed. “I know of a lot of other school districts that are tn worse shape than we are." she said Romph said she feels that the board will need to prioritize spending and con­ tinue with plans in regard to curriculum, the area she sees as the No. I challenge facing TK schools. She also stresses the impor­ tance of passing the Headlee override “The district has already revamped the math program. I think we need to move full steam ahead on revisions of language arts,” Romph explained She feels that budget pro­ blems will be able to be work­ ed out. Romph said the board needs to set district policy and hire people in administrative areas that are capable of carrying out those policies and directives. Romph is one of three school board members who opposed the renewal of the Superintcndant Steve Gar rett’s contract for the upcom­ ing school year. The board did vote to give Garrett a one year contract with a salary freeze The Sh TK Soard, Papa 5 Service is our middle name. You'll be amazed at the number of services State Bank of Caledonia offers. No matter what you need — checking or savings accounts, term investments or an IRA — we have the services you're looking for. Our bank can also get you the loan you need. Whether it's a consumer or reai estate loan, you'll get your money quickly. 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Dave Dykstra came and knocked down the old bam VELDERMAN and burned it just north of where it was The new one is built on the old site We figured it was about 100 years old. I don’t really know for sure, but it collapsed in about five seconds. Johnny always said that the baled hay held it up When Dave touched the roof with the crane it just collapsed 1 helped Cay do some of the flower beds last weekend. She did most of the work, but at least I didn’t have to wear my cable while she was there Lois and Cheryl McWhinney attended granddaugther Katrina Louis McWhinney’s graduation Sunday Lucille said that Clayton Johnson of Nashville and John Johnson of Gun Lake called on Velma Steeby and Lucille Getty last week Last week Pete Nelson called on Lucille Getty . His wife had just died and Lucille was unable to go Lois Bender said Don and Janet Bender s daughter Amy was married at the Baptist Church Saturday to Chris White The reception was held at Middle Villa. He is at­ tending Calvin College Bill Kenyon said that there was a Memorial Day parade Virginia Root wanted to tell the kids and the band thanks for the parade. She can watch it from her porch and really enjoys seeing it. Thanks to all of you folks who planned and participated in it It is very much appreciated by all of us. Doug Hart said they had Cathy's graduation open house. Then Sunday Doug and Liz went to Muskegon for the all-night graduation party One hundred and fifteen out of 140 came. Daughter Ann Marie mar­ ched and played in her first Memorial Day parade, so Mom and Dad went to watch it. Now. back to the news that 1 got on Tuesday night Alice had a nice 80th birth­ day party on Saturday . Alice had one of her good days. All were there and she just loved her lovely birthday cards. Jack and Maureen attended the Gull Lake Bible Con­ ference Saturday . Sunday and Monday. It was Edith Miller’s birth­ day last week and she was given four different birthday meals. St. Paul Lutheran plans annual Bible School Thelma Carl attended the cemetery services on Memorial Day. It was cool, but she enjoyed it. Jim and Betty attended their granddaughter Renee's graduation open house Well, folks. I guess this is all for this week. I was listen­ ing to a tape and heard this story . They were holding an Olympics for the handicap­ ped One girl fell and so they all stopped, went back to help her and then they all stayed with her and ran together. To me. this is the message that Christ came to tell us to do. Love each ocher uncondi­ tionally and forget ourselves and warmly help someone with love. Have a good week. Vacation Bible School will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church. 8436 Kraft Ave.. S.E.. Caledonia June 21 through 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The theme this year will be “Going on a Treasure Hunt." Coordinator Pat Velie said. “We will be having a great adventure studying the Bible, learning new songs, crafts, movie and of course treats. " The school is open to the public. For more informatioi call 672 9460 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9 45 a.m., 11:00 a m fc 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer 4 Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M37 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School...............................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison loufli Pusftir Darrel L. Schrock Sunday Evening Service............................... 6 00 p.m. Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide Awana................................................................................ 6:45p.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6 45 p.m. (faiiua United iircllircn QUjurdj KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services............................................... 10:30 a.m Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 -9606 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School........................................................ 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................................... 6:30 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night.............6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director 908 West Main Middleville, Vi mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH "The Church where everybody s somebody. and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunaay School...................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Wonivp..................... 1030 am. Sunday Evervng WorsNp..................... 600 p.m Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible SkK3y...... 7 00 p.m Sft a«om0acson. Astr Steve jtxxsor •ojr°aHcr IAjscDt “God Cares for You" Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Se rv tc es — Sunday School .................... 1000 a_m Moming Worship .1100a.m Evening Worship.......... 600 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey L« Phone 795-7076 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia 4 Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning senices. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School Wednesday Night “Family Night” 9:45-10:45 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-81 19 891-8028 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Youth Fellowship - Sunday................................ 5:00 p.m. "People Who Care" Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................. 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Sunday Mass........................ 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass...............................5:00 p.m. Scott Taylor exciting fellowship" at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Wtsteyan Church “a new and Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m. Sunday School............................... 11 15 a m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p.m. YOU ABE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship............... 8:30 a m Sunday School 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship............. 11:00 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun I^ke) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Eorty Morning Worship Middleville Worship Middleville Vacation Bible School Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages 9 30 am. 8 30 a m 1100 a m 8:30 a m Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am. Wednesday ■’Family Night” Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler 6:00 p.m. Impremf, Poume, Church Office Phone — 795-9266 W CDlrf (Himr (Ulpircb 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11 ;Q0 a m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — Rdewmt, The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, vunday....................................... 10:00am. Morning Wonhip........ 11:00 am Evening Worship........... 6:00 p m. Wed Fellowship........... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 8. 1993 I Page 5 Veteran John Howell from the Middleville VFW Post 7548 placed a wreath in front of the unknown soldier marker to honor those who died defending their country. Antique cars, like the one shown, was a reminder of an era gone by. Memorial Day activities honor fallen soldiers and local veterans The parade made a stop on the bridge over the Thornapple River where a 21 -gun salute was fired and a wreath was dropped into the river. TKHS sophomore Becky Holwerda played taps. No parade is complete without a band. Middle­ ville's parade had two, the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School band of seventh and eighth graders (pictured) and the TK High School Band. PUTTING THE PEDAL TO THE METAL CAN HAVE A WHOLE NEW MEANING. Ml An old cannon was fired in honor of fallen war veterans following the 21-gun solute during the ceremony held at the marker of the unknown soldier in Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville. TK BOARD, continued from Page 3 board planned to continue to evaluate his performance. “We haven't evaluated him in the area much yet.'' Romph said "It is the school board s duty to hire administrators and do it well. “Sometimes personalities arc just not fit for the position Romph said she feels that some issues facing education today are blown out of pro­ portion like the issue of prayer in school “I really don't see why everyone is making it into a big issue,” she said. “It would be better if the Legislature would put more time into school financing.“ Romph is currenly employed at a Hastings' law firm as a legal system. She is seeking her second term on the school board Her two sons attend TK schools. She has been Vice President of the TK School Board this past year. She has also served as Secretary and is on several sub-committees of the board “Thee Place for TANNING, TONING ar.d NAILS.” FULL SET OF UAQQ Acrylic Nails — FREE NAIL ART — 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) • 891-4040 (Behind Faro's Pma in Caledonia; OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 8, Open at 8 am Saturday The shock the anguish, the damage — the results of a crash far outweigh the time you save by driving fast It’s a fact that your chances of hilling someone or something increase as you exceed the speed limit A crash like this can happe n in a heartbeat. And when it dues, it will change your life forever �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 8, 1993 Three candidates seek Caledonia School Board seat 6v Barbara Gall Staff Writer Incumbent Steve Donker is being challenged by two newcomers for his seat on the Caledonia School Board Voters will determine the winner of the four-year term at the June 14 school election. Donker is seeking his se­ cond term on the board, where he presently serves as vice president. The co-owner of Stedfast Construction. Donker also is part owner of Esco Company, which leases the buildings Stedfast constructs Donker said he is interested in a second term partly because he still has two children in the system, and he is interested in playing a role in their education But he also believes he should help see through some of the changes going on in Caledonia's schools. “We really have come a long way in the past few years, and we have asked for a lot of changes from our teachers." he noted "I think the board has acted as a pretty cohesive unit in working on these issues, and I think it would be good for the district if we could continue to work as a team " Donker sees major challenges for the district in expanding its effort to in­ dividualize education for students "We'd like to sec more one-on-one situations, more opportunities for teachers to work closely with their students, but it's not financial­ ly feasible for us to hire enough certified teachers to Steve Donker Donald Regan Terry Mulvihill accomplish that." he said In solving this dilemma, he said he would like to see the board work with the teachers union in such areas as hiring aides and paraprofessionals inMead of always hiring cer­ tified teachers He believes another challenge the district soon will face will be providing the pre­ sent quality of education to Caledonia students, but with less revenue. "We know that we're pro­ bably not going to always en­ joy the good fortune we’ve had the past few years." he explained. "We must prepare for that and keep working to find ways to spend less but not sacrifice quality." A graduate of the former East Christian High School. Donker attended Calvin Col­ lege and received his bachelor s degree in business from Grand Valley State University. He believes he brings to the board the perspective of a small business owner who deals every day w ith the prac­ tical side of making a living. He also feels his know ledge of the building industry can help the board as it plans for future facility needs Donker. his wife and three children lived at 10220 68th St. in Alto. “I'm happy that we’re mak­ ing changes and bringing our schools in line with today’s demands." he said. “We have a very good staff and our teachers are working hard for our kids I want to continue to back the direction we're taking " Challenger Terry Mulvihill, 42. said he decided to run for the board because he feels the Caledonia School District is very well thought of and has put together a team he would like to be part of. “With two kids in the schools here. I’m a big stakeholder, so 1 would like to get involved." he said. “This is one way I can do that." He said that he would like to give back to the school system something in return for all it does for his children. As Michigan Bell's public relations director for Grand Rapids and the surrounding area, he believes his ability to interact well with people would be an asset to the board. “I’m also a person who can tackle issues and look at them from all sides, not just my own." he added. Because his wife. Marge, is a teacher in Kelloggsville. he would benefit from hearing her perspective on educational issues since he works in the private sector. Mulvihill said. He added that he considers himself “forward-thinking." a quality he believes is necessary when education changes every day. He said that he thinks im­ plementing technology as an integral part of the educational system is one of the biggest issues facing schools today. “1 would like to look at our budget and try to find ways to get more technology into our schools," he said. "For instance, instead of buying expensive textbooks, we should look at teaching more through computer software." Mulvihill said he also favors more cooperation bet­ ween business and education in preparing students for their futures. “Business needs to help schools teach kids the right skills so they are employable when they enter the work force." he explained. He said he would be in­ terested in exploring concepts such as year-round schools that might help increase students' retention, make bet­ ter use of school buildings and perhaps make teaching more effective. "We shouldn't be afraid to look at new ideas that might benefit our students and our district," he said. A graduate of Lee High School. Mulvihill holds a bachelor s degree in sociology from Western Michigan University. He has lived in the Caledonia area for 14 years, and presently resides with his family at 461 Round Lake Drive Candidate Donald J Regan. 34. grew up in Farmington Hills and received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Law rence Technological University in Southfield He also bolds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from California State University in Long Beach, and just completed a Just Arrived from... FLEETWOOD® Bis® 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths Island Kitchen Approx. 1,178 sq. ft. MODEL #6763U AU for only... ’27,900 New Homes are Arriving Almost Daily to Fill the Newest Phase of Expansion ——CALL SANDRA AT:----------------- TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 850 PINE CREEK. MIDDLEVILLE T. Wm. Hefferan. C.P.M . Property Mgmt Inc. master's in business ad­ ministration at Grand Valley State University. Presently he works as a research and design engineer for Smith Industries Two of his three children attend Caledonia elementary schools, and the youngest is a toddler He said he is running for the board because he is interested in the future of education, is impressed with the Caledonia district, and would like to play an important role in the educa­ tion of his children. He said he would like to see education approached more like a business that must produce “products" that will be competitive with all the other things that fill the lives of students today. “Our competitors in the marketplace of a child's mind are things like Nintendo. MTV. and all the things kids stuff in their heads after school. “And they are winning the market. My question is, what can we do to make our ’product', education, more competitive?" Regan believes that once the students are viewed as customers, education can develop the strategies to become a "world class" organization that will suc­ cessfully meet customer requirements. He said that to accomplish this goal, schools will need to use technology effectively as a learning tool, with the teacher as the coach and resource person. "We need to quit spending so much time teaching students about computers and start teaching them w ith com­ puters." he said. He would advocate putting the computers in classrooms instead of computer labs, and he would like to see textbooks gradually replaced with educational software “Eventually computers are going to be cheap enough that students will be able to take home lap-top computers w ith educational disks.” he predicted. Regan said that among his strong points as a candidate are his expertise in computer systems, and his understan­ ding of the importance of teams in solving problems. He and his w ife are advisors for their church youth group, and he said he feels this rap­ port with the students also would help make him a good board member. "I also have a real interest in curriculum. " he said, then added with a grin. “And I know how to compromise I come from a family of nine." ‘Sand Box Day’ set for June 12 The Fourth Annual Sand Box Day will be held Sat . June I2 from 9 a m. to noon at the DenHartigh Jousrna sand mine, located in the 69(X) block of 68th Street. Gordon Jousrna said that he and some of his employees will be on hand that morning to help area residents fill up their containers with free sand for children's play areas and sand boxes. — OPEN HOUSES — Sunday, June 13 • 2:00-5:00 p.m, D1M1. CASCADE TWP. Caledo nia Schools. Beautiful setting on Thornapple Rv. with 81’ waterfront. 2 story walkout ----- 1 with 3 bedroom. 1% bath & 2 fireplaces. Home Warranty & 4976 SEQUOIA DR. •x»ro*. 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Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834’ lEj �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 8. 1993 / Page 7 Traditional year-end ceremonies mark graduations Caledonia graduates at all levels move on to new beginnings Displaying their new diplomas proudly, graduating classmates Bill Holstein, Andy Brillowksy, Dove Scheid and Troy Barlow pose for photographs. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia teachers and ad mimstrators proudly sent off their 1993 graduates in a series of commencement ceremonies designed for each level of student June 3 exercises marked the graduation of the 156 seniors of the Caledonia High School Class of 1993 The ceremonies were held in the CHS gymnasium, and for the first tunc, the activities were simultaneously projected on to a large screen above the speakers’ stage, so the entire audience got a close-up view oi the speakers and the awar­ ding of diplomas. Student members of the CHS Television crew did the camera work, and tapes of the SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St.. Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 Caledonia High School graduates starred in front of a packed house at their commencement Thursday. Here, the graduating seniors wait to see themselves on a special video projected on a screen above the speakers' stage. cipal Tonya Porter announced the special awards not reveal­ ed at Honors Night, (See Class Valedictorian Susan Pries delivers her message to the class, parents and guests. ceremonies are available from the school. Senior Susan Pries delivered the valedictory ad­ dress. followed by Class President Heather Burns, who drew a laugh when she quoted from Robert Fulgham's humorous book that reminds us that all we ever needed to know we learned in kindergarten. But both Bums and Pries touched on the some serious notes, and both wished their classmates well. “May the Force be with you," added Bums. The commencement speaker was Pat Quinn, presi­ dent of Spartan Stores. Inc. He offered the graduates some ideas about success and pointed out some of the societal changes that have taken place between i960 and 1990 Heather Burns, class president, humorously recalls some important educational experiences. He urged them to be optimists rather than pessismists. to stand up for their principles, and wished them all a good life. instrumental music for the evening was performed by high school students, who played the processional and recessional, and who also per­ formed the National Anthem. A senior too of Charles Danmson. Jesse Cryderman and Ben Stewart sang “The Long and Winding Road,” and senior soprano Emmarie Schut sang “If We Hold On Together" while a special video of the seniors was pro­ jected on the screen Prin- Patrick Quinn, president of Spartan Stores, was the guest speaker at the Caledonia Commencement. Cdledov\j£j related story) and presented the class to the Superintendent and Board of Education. Diplomas were awarded by class sponsors Dave Wesorick and Carol Gess and members of the Caledonia School Board. Senior Liz Mast offered the invocation and benediction. After the caps were tossed and all the family photos snap­ ped, most of the seniors traveled to the parentsponsored graduation party, which included dinner at Pietro’s and enjoying the facilities of the East Hills Athletic Club. But the high school seniors weren’t the only students to participate in special ceremonies recently marking their move onward and upward. Community education preschoolers greeted the big world at their own special graduation ceremonies May 26, when they officially mov­ ed on to kindergarten or up to the pre-kindergarten class Four- and 5-ycar-olds don't need commencement speakers or official presentations to the school board. Their perfor mances of “The Bumble Bee Song," “Five Green and Speckled Frogs” and ’Here’s the Baby Birdie" speak for themselves Teacher Linda Pelton presented her students with certificates, balloons and handshakes, and in keeping with her role, read the au­ dience a story before inviting them to refreshments She chose “The Good Stuff’ from Robert Fulgham’s II Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It. Caledonia eighth-graders enjoyed a final “celebration” together before moving on to high school Middle School Principal Clark Volz used the special program to tell his students Continued on next page - Ccive Center 7125 Kraft Avenue, Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone (616) 698-6658 • Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday — We have a Trained and Caring Staff — D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Fnday Evening Hours Available • Preschool Program • Summer Program Including Lots of Field Trips • 2 Snacks and a Homecooked Lunch • Caledonia Busses to and From School We transport Middleville School Children to Middleville Schools �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 8. 1993 CALEDONIA GRADS, continued from Page 7— good bye. but High School Principal Tonya Porter also used the opportunity to bid them welcome. Academic awards were presented, and the students wound up their middle school years viewing the talents of their own classmates, who performed several acts as part of the celebration before everyone adjourned to the cafeteria for pizza In yet another commence­ ment. the Caledonia Com­ munity Education staff this year awarded diplomas to 21 students in May 27 exercises at the CHS Performing Arts Center. The Caledonia Options High School Musk Depart­ ment performed, and then guests and students were welcomed by Community Education Director Sara Colburr Caledonia Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt was the guest speaker, follow­ ed by soloist Tom Kaechele. who sang “Climb Every Mountain.'* from The Sound of Music. From the five speckled frogs to bolding on together and climbing every mountain. Caledonia graduates of all ages now move on to their many new beginnings, each in search of his or her own par­ ticular dreams. Three.. .two.. .one... and the caps are in the air! Caledonia's newest alums toss the mortarboards high as the serious part of graduation comes to an end. CHS hands out special awards at graduation Getting ready for graduation, Nicki Sutter lets her proud mom lend a helping hand Minus their mortarboards, but all smiles after graduation, Holly Pelon and Jon Ramsey file out of the gym with their classmates. Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter an­ nounced at last week’s Com­ mencement the recipients of several honors traditionally awarded at graduation Susan Pries this year was chosen by the math depart­ ment to receive the Therrian Math Award. She also was honored with the Science Department Award. The Millard Engle Social Studies Award was presented to Erin Peterson. Liz Mast was chosen by the English department for its award, based on her high level of English usage, her ap­ preciation for language and literature and her creativity in her daily work. 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The senior class voted Tom Beetham the recipient of the Ralph Keating Award, which is based on personality and the student’s willingness to help his or her class. The senior class and the faculty both vote on the Alpha Beta Award, which is based on scholarship, sportsman­ ship. courtesy and coopera­ tion. Liz Mast was chosen for this year’s award Special scholarships also are announced at graduation. This year’s winners are: Caledonia Education Association Scholarship Liz Mast. “Faculty Follies’’ scholarships Linda Foster and Tom VanWtencn. - The Amy Lou Barnaby Memorial Scholarships Shannon Flynn. Emmanc Schut. Karen Huffman and Kari Doom. The Jeff Velthousc Memorial Scholarship Shan non Flynn. Porter also announced the many awards and scholarships the graduating seniors have, received from other sources. 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Ml / June 8, 1993 / Page 9 Graduates of all ages hold ceremonies A group of this year s adult education graduates pose for a class picture in caps and gowns just before their Commencement ceremonies. The entire class included Thomas Antcliff, Wendy Blain, Brenda Boston. Jacqueline Brunton, Janice Cloud, Thomas Crawford, Shelby Gray, Jacob Hambright, Matthew Harrison, Cberi Kwekel, Crystal Kwekel, Joseph Kemen, Babbette Ladner, Susan Landon, Jon Lewis, Nicole Palazzolo, Richard Reed, Chad Roetman, Heather Stewart, Bradley Thomas and Gabriel VanHorn. Greetings...World! A future President or Senator greets the admiring constituents who attended his very first gradua tion...from preschool. Middleville 1st Baptist group to take mission trip Caledonia Community Education preschoolers each display their individual charm as they pose for their parents during graduation photo-opportunity' time. TK Library to begin summer reading club The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library invites families to participate in the 1993 sum­ mer reading program ‘ Read Together — Share the Fun.’’ Registration begins June 11 and continues through July 15. The program ends August 9. Reading folders will be pro­ vided for children ages 3 through 14 to maintain a record of summer reading. Children may choose the club that matches their reading — pre-readers, young readers, independent readers, or young adult. Club members then may decide how they wish to keep track of library books they read — create a quilt of suckers, keep a time log. or list titles of library books read. Older readers may choose to participate in a reading game. Story hours, a family recreation night at the TK pool. gym. and library, special programs, craft ac- June 14. They will be Monday, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday. 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.; and Friday, closed. Fall hours resume September 7. SORE FEET / ANKLES? | Assignment Accepted! Medicare. B.C.B.S.. PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY | x 1. W b J • Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. Main Street in Caledonia Call... 891-9133 -g tiviues. awards and surprises are planned to entourage families to share reading and the library A complete description of the enure program i> available at the library. which is located inside the Bender Road en­ trance of Thomapple Kellogg High School Summer library hours for the TK School and C(.immuni­ ty Library begin Monday. A group from the First Bap­ tist Church of Middleville this summer will travel to England. Wales, and Scotland on a mission trip They will be leaving the 17th of June and return on the 6th of July. The group is comprised of the Rev. Bruce N. Stewart. David Stewart (ventriloquist), the Crusaders Quartet. John Shear, Stand Cordts, Jay DeBoer, Jim Meek, two wives Becki Meek and Joan Shear, and two children Julie and Stephen Shear. They will meet with mis­ sionaries. (he Rev. and Mrs. Bill Carmichael, who have scheduled places for them to minister throughout Great Britain. They will sing and speak in churches, rescue mis sions, nursing homes, malls and have youth meetings The team will rent a mini­ bus when they arrive in Lon don to travel in throughout the United Kingdom. Special offerings are being given by the people of the church to help defray the cost of the trip. CREATE ministries puts drawing, music to Gospel CREATE Ministries, a Lansing-based group, will put scriptures into an and song at the Freeport United Methodist Church Sunday, June 13, dur­ ing the morning worship ser­ vice at 9:30. Kent and Sue Bowden, and Victor and Linda Schiros will offer a unique performance of music, chalk art, drama, clowning, preaching and teaching The group carries out its ministry all around the coun­ try in their own unique way. There is no charge for the program, but. a free-will of­ fering for support of the ministry will be gathered. �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 8, 1993 140 students hold graduation from TK on Memorial Day weekend— •y | J|r j lu j The TK class of 1993 numbered 140. This year’s class was exceptional according to Principal Honk Dugan with 73 percent planning to further their education. Class President Mindy ’ Truer addressed her ;*♦ w classmates and audience sharing her gratitude for family and friends. Diplomas were presented to the graduates by TK School Board President Jan Siebesma and Vice President Wendy Romph (not pictured) os Doug Hart, the class advisor called them forward. Senior members of the TK choir song "Passages'' in honor of the graduating class. Caledonia Christian Reformed plans ‘Miracle Monday’ series Mark Pullen, top of this year's senior class, said a prayer for the benediction. In spite of the supreme court ruling which banned prayer from the schools, the seniors chose to open the graduation ceremony and close it with prayer. A PRINTER THAT IS [yf Affordable [yf Timely fyf Versatile ...IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 Children gather for the Kids Bible Club at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church for punch and cookies in a session last year. The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church will have a Kids Club Miracle Mon day " again this summer, star­ ting June 14 The series of 10 weekly programs will be run on Mon day nights from June 14 to Aug. 16. Included will be Bible stones, parables Jesus taught people Among them will be "The Good Shepherd, " "The Mustard Seed." "The Great Pearl. ’ * ‘ The Good Samaritan," "The Sower," "The Lost Coin." "The Pro digal Son." "The Wise and Foolish Builder" and "The Talents ’ Also in the series will be music, crafts anbd snacks The classes will be for children from age 2 through sixth grade A nursery will be provided so parents can have a night out. Parents also are welcome to take part in the programs. Reformed Church is located on M-37 al lOOih Street. For more information, call 89I-I5I2. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 8, 1993 / Page 11 Middleville Rotary recognizes nominees, scholarship winners Angela Jerkatis and her parents John and Vicki Jerkatis attended the Rotary banquet. She was awarded the Gerald Page Scholarship. Rachel Hillman, who won the Floyd Wells Scholarship through the Middleville Rotary, along with her parents Paul and Olivia Hillman were among those atten­ ding the banquet. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Rotary Club honored 14 scholarship nominees from Thomapple Kellogg High School along with their parents at a recent banquet at the Middle Villa Inn Three scholarship winners. who were announced at the TKHS Awards Assembly, were Mark Pullen, who received the Diamond Jubilee Scholarship; Angela Jerkatis. who earned the Gerald L. Page Scholarship, and Rachel Hillman, who won the Floyd D. Wells Scholarship. Other nominees honored by Rotary included Robyn Basarabski. Melissa Chelbana. Melanie Cooper. Dave DeHaan. Cathy Han. Cory Heald, Shannon McMurrary. Brian Newhouse. Sara Postema. Bryan Thompson and Mindy Truer. Patrick Quinn, president of Spartan Foods, was guest speaker for the dinner. Mark Pullen was awarded the Diamond Jubilee Scholarship from the Middleville Rotary. He and his mom, Carol Goodsell, were among the nominees at a banquet. McFall class honors volunteers First graders in Linda Meyers' room had a little party to thank the moms who volunteered in their classroom at McFall Elementary. Yvonne Wolf (left - center), Patty Robinson, and Sheri Janose ore surrounded by the children in the class. Sheriffs Dept, seeks leads on killer of Grand Rapids resident J-Ad Graphics News Service The Kent County Sheriff s is still seeking information that could lead to the arrest of the person(s) who beat to death a local man and then dumped his body in the Thor­ napple River. A fisherman attending to a snagged line just north of the IOOth Street bridge June 5 spotted the body in the water, said Captain Jack Christensen of the KCSD Caledonia firemen helped retrieve the body. Christensen said. Identified later as Randall Healthy Tooth Teams Talk About... 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MAIN ST. • 792-3475 WHEN: JUNE 16,1993 • 2-6 p.m. Meet Carlos Alfaraz, M.D., Family Practitioner Learn about the available health services • Free Blood Pressure Checks • Free Cholesterol Checks • Free Blood Sugar Analysis • Other Health Information Miscellaneous YOL want QCALTTY at affordable pnees when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs Ph <#45-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Also present will be: Wayland Ambulance Service • Buckle Bear The Wayland Fire Department • The Fire Safety House �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 8, 1993 From Our Readers Caledonia residents won’t save money by eliminating the village government Dear editor: Eliminating village govt would be unwise Dear editor: We are writing in response to a letter from Fred Fleischmann that appeared in the May 25 issue He is in favor of eliminating our Caledonia Village govern­ ment. He lives in Caledonia Township, not in the village, but says that if we in the village will just vote to eliminate the village, we'll save money and we’ll still get the same services from our new government, which would be Caledonia Township and the Kent County Road Commission. We understand that Mr. Fleischmann is going to be circulating petitions to the people who live in the village. He would like to get enough signatures so there would have to be a vote on eliminating village government People should be very wary about signing these petitions. As we have all heard, there's just no free lunch. If we should eliminate our village, we II all have to give up a lot of the services we now receive from the villac, or we'll have to pay for these services separately out of our pockets We just can't get them free of charge from some other level of government Here are just a few examples: I. Street lights. Do the peo­ ple of the village want to keep having the street lights? This is a pretty important service. If we eliminate the village, we’ll have to anteup out of our own pockets for special assessments to pay for street lights. The township doesn’t do street lights. 2. Yard pickup. Do the peo­ ple in the village want to keep having the leaf pickup and yard refuge pickup that we now get several times a year? If we want to keep having this, we'll have to pay our own private contractors to do it. if the village is eliminated The township doesn't do leaf and yard pickup 3. Snow plowing. Do the people in the village want to keep getting the prompt snow plowing of our streets on winter mornings? Without the village government, we’ll be left to the plowing schedule of the Kent County Road Com­ mission. If your street doesn't get plowed, you can call the County Road Commission in downtown Grand Rapids and try to find out when they’ll get to your street. The township doesn't plow streets 4. Trees. Our village taxes now pay for new trees along our streets, and for the trimm­ ing and removal of old trees. Our beautiful trees got that way by many years of care at public expense Do not look for this to continue if the village is eliminated. The township doesn't do trees 5. Street sweeping. Con­ sider this gone if the village is eliminated The township doesn't do street sweeping. 6. Street repair. Without the village government, you can call the County Road Com­ mission in downtown Grand Rapids to see about getting \_JM—M MM— M M v SAVE 20-50% V I Everytime You Grocery Shop | GUARANTEED! ■ — Choice not chance — Save on name brand products you use every day. For more information and order form send SASE to RNJ Company P.O. BOX 411J, Middleville, Ml 49333 /hri L 'w ■ ■ ~ your street fixed And. by the way. that applies only if your street is up to the county's street standards — and some of our streets aren't. For the folks on those streets, they’ll have to set up an association and pay for their own street fixing out of their own pockets The Road Commis­ sion will not take care of streets that aren’t up to their standards. The township doesn't do street repair This is only a partial list. What it boils down to is that village government and township government are quite different in the kind and level of services that they pro­ vide, even though they are both local governments The township does an outstanding job of providing township wide services, such as fire protection But the township has to take care of 36 square miles and it just can't spend the public's money to take care of a smaller corner of the township, such as street plow­ ing. or lighting streets, etc., services that village residents have always had. without pay­ ing separately by some special assessment And did you know that assessments are not lax deduc­ tible! This means those who receive the Michigan property tax credit will get back less than they have in the past. So far as village taxes are concerned, our tax rate has not changed in at least 30 years, maybe more. We still provide all of these services for the same millage we have always had. These days, this can’t be said of very many levels of government. But. we on the Village Council do work hard at using (Mir local tax dollars wisely and in ways that will help keep Caledonia such a plea­ sant place to live. We also have a lot of good volunteer help from lots of people in the village, all of which makes for a very good quality of life in the village. Just a reminder: Our Village Council meetings are on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Stop by whenever you can And. if you're asked to sign this petition to eliminate your village government, think pretty carefully about w hether you want to do that. The way it looks to us. it’s not the right thing to do Caledonia Village Council Glen Klaver, President Fewer missed ties BALING TWINE S2200 ................Per Bate S215°............. 10-49 Bales I S21^® ...... 50 or More Bales l i Maple Valley Implement 735 E. Sherman, Nashville 852-1910 CsQ i This is being written in response to the letters from Fred Fleischman that have ap­ peared recently in the Sun and News. I feel that some of the infor­ mation is very misleading to the residents of the Village of Caledonia. The township and village governments have been cooperating in many areas in recent years. The most noticeable is the new Township/Village Hall on Maple Street, where we share these facilities. This has resulted in a much nicer facili­ ty than either of us could have done alone, plus it makes it more convenient for residents of the township and village when they have questions con­ cerning their property or government. It also has saved taxpayers several hundred thousand dollars. The township boards are already overloaded. Our Plan­ ning Commission meets twice monthly and adding the burden of another third night meeting each month would be too much to ask of our residents who have volunteered to serve. Also, all township officials would have to become full time to handle the extra work load created, as well as the current employees. It is my opinion that political elected jobs should not be full time positions because it does not take very long for politicians to lose touch with reality and sUrt creating red tape and ocher obstacles for its citizens when they do not have to work in the real world. The township operates on 0.83 mill. We cannot cover any of the services presently enjoyed by the resident of the village. Special assessment districts would have to be created for these services, ad­ ding to the legal and paper work costs. I am a firm believer that the best level of government in our system is that which is closests to the community it serves It is much more responsive to the needs of the residents if they give it the at­ tention it deserves in pro viding the services desired by the residents. This does not mean that there are not areas where closer cooperation may result in savings and convenience for our residents. | ANNIVERSARY We have had for the past two years a joint township/village committee working on many areas of shared services, one idea that resulted in the new office building. We are also explor­ ing other areas such as public sewer, water and other ser­ vices such as fire and police. In closing. I believe that $600 savings per resident of the village is very misleading and the real savings will be much less, probably less than 10 percent of the $600 figure being quoted by the commit­ tee to disband the village if the same services are desired by the residents. I would urge the residents of the village to look very closely at the facts in this issue and then decide this issue bas­ ed on facts, not guessed at savings by those who do not even bother to attend local government meetings. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to call me any time, and I will be hapy to discuss this issue Jerry Good Caledonia Township Supervisor We Protect Your Boat On Land As Well As Water. Sailing cruising or fishing is iruialty confined to weekends lor most boa’ owners In fad most of the tone your boat isn t even m the water it s m storage somewhere1 Auto Owners Insurance covers your boat m the water and out and every where in between - all year long1 J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Tyners to celebrate 25th anniversary In honor of their parents’ 25th wedding anniversary, the children of Robert and Susan Tyner are hosting an open house for family and friends Saturday, June 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 6240 Whitneyville Road, Middleville. 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Thurs, Frt 11-6, Wed 11-8, Sat 9-3 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 8, 1993 I Page 13 Denoting their efforts to brightening the Caledonia Public Library hall with fresh paint ore Carrie Shurmock and Jackie Empie. Librarian Jane Heiss pro­ nounced their work to be of professional quality.' Members of the Caledonia High School Visions and Volunteers class recently helped the public library and several local businesses with spring clean-up and spruce-up projects. Refreshing the colors of the Main Street Cafe's checkerboard decor are Julie Fleischmann and Tim Burri. 'Visions and Volunteers students Jaime Hotrick (front) and Angie Wilkinson help the V & V communi­ ty project by painting the powder room at the library. The project was planned as one way students could show their appreciation for all the contributions local businesses make to the schools. ‘Visions and Volunteers’ class thanks businesses with project Leslie Kusmierz (left) and Renee Striplin attack some weeds starting to sprout among the shrubs at the Caledonia Library. They also raked and picked up trash. 'Visions and Volunteers' students spent two days at village businesses, painting, picking up trash, planting flowers, washing windows, sweeping sidewalks and pulling weeds. 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Senior shortstop Jason Huisman made all-conference as a utility player, batting 435 with two home runs. 16 stolen bases and scoring 20 runs for the conference season “I’ve never coached anyone with this kind of speed." said Klunder of Huisman's base running Sophomore outfielder Matt Barr batted .468. hitting seven doubles, two home runs, with 23 RBIs and adding nine stolen bases to earn league honors “Matt's as good a hitler as anyone in the league, and he’s only a sophomore He hurts the ball when he hits it." said Klunder. Senior outfielder Kevin Kietzman and sophomore hurler Bob Anderson earned honorable mention. Both have played several positions, with Keitzman also helping out on the mound, at first base and at shortstop. “...and he's never com­ plained once." said Klunder. who also complimented Kietz­ man for steady, reliable hit­ ting. “He'll do anything it takes to help the team. " Kietzman hatted .295 in conference play, with two doubles and 11 RBIs to his credit. Junior Bob Anderson was the Scots' leading pitcher this year, with a 5-1 conference record, and a 3.47 ERA. An offensive threat as well, he ended the conference season with a .293 batting average and two homers “Bob was our ace this season with five of our seven (league) wins." said his coach. “He’s also a dangerous hitter He's a good baseball player. " Klunder also praised his Representing CHS on the O-K Gold softball team were Kristen Neely, left Jen­ nie Tuinstra and Jodi VanderVelde. Michele Colborn, right, earned honorable mention. YOU BENEFIT with our.. • Personal “small town” service and “big town” know-how. x U X • “In House” uni-body and frame straightening • Latest paint technology. • Only the BEST products used in parts and materials. • 100% guaranteed on repairs for as long as you own your vehicle. • FREE LOANERS while repairs are being made. • Certified collision repair mechanics. senior catcher and designated hitter. Andy Driscoll. “He should have been all­ conference. too." Klunder said. Driscoll batted .333 for the conference season, with two doubles, two triples, two homers and 15 runs scored. "Andy's an ail-league player in my book." said Klunder. “He’s been a dangerous hitter for us for two years. He’s got such a sweet swing that he could crawl out of bed in the morning and hit a line drive." Also showing some 24K shine on the diamond were the three all-conference members of the Scots' varsity softball team. A fourth player also earned honorable mention. Leading the Scots in con­ ference play this season was senior pitcher-first baseman Jennie Tuinstra. who batted .437 and set four new school records with 37 runs scored. 50 hits. 45 RBIs and 14 doubles. She also tied the record with six triples. In her four-year career, she pitched 439 innings, striking out 234 and ending this year with a 1.7 ERA. She also earned a fielding percentage of .950 on the mound and at first base. "She’s just done everything so well." summed up Coach Jon Pelletier. Kristen Neely, the Scots' senior third sacker and co­ captain, also was named all­ conference. Described by Pelletier as "a leader on the field and off,’’ Neely batted .414, with 36 hits, including three doubles, two triples, two home runs and 31 RBIs. Sophomore centerfielder Jodi VanderVelde earned all­ conference with a 100 percent fielding average (34 for 34) and a batting average of .324. She scored 32 runs, with 26 hits, two doubles, 19 RBIs and 16 stolen bases in con­ ference play. Honorable mention went to sophomore shortstop Michele Colburn, who batted .314, with 20 hits, two doubles, one triple, one homer and 16 RBIs and 21 stolen bases. 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(TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) by his coach Larry Seger "the third best player in the confer­ ence. He's one of the hardest workers I've ever had. Scott Oliver, second singles player and league champion also was named to the all-star unit. He had a 20-4 overall record and lost in the semifi­ nals of the Class B regional championships to the regional champ. He took first-place wins in the Middleville Invitational and the Galesburg-Augusta champi­ onships. He also took runnerup in the conference champi­ onships and placed third the Grand Rapids Central Tournament. The first singles team of Dave DeHaan and Mark Pullen was also named to the All-Conference. "These two had a great, great year," said Seger. The duo had a 7-1 confer­ ence record and a 19-4 overall record. They also were the Middleville Invitational and Galesburg-Augusta tourney champs and runners-up in the Grand Rapids Central tour­ nament and the conference. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 8, 1993 I 15 CHS athletes make first teams in soccer, tennis, track Caledonia Scots strike ‘gold’ in all-conference picks bv Barbara (rail ' Staff Writer Caledonia athletes on the high school soccer and tennis and track teams earned a total of 17 all-conference positions in their respective sports. At the May 18 O-K Gold conference track meet. Wen­ dy Faber took first in the 200-meter dash and senior Liz Mast won the discus to earn their all-conference honors. The girls' track team, coached by Joe Zomcriei. finished second in the con­ ference meet to come in fourth overall in the Gold. Senior Alan Aho led the Scot boys' track team to a league co-championship with South Christian Abo ran for four blue rib­ bons at the conference meet, winning solos in the 200, the 400 and running the anchor leg on the Scots’ first-place 8(X> and 1600-meter relay teams. Joining Aho on both winn­ ing relay teams was fellow senior Brad Allen Keith Bohez and John Winquest rounded out the 800 M relay team, while Chris Holiday and Chad Neff ran the other two legs of the 1600 M relay unit. Senior Karl Hofmann took all-conference in the 300-meter hurdles. in post-season tournament action, both Faber and Mast qualified for the state cham­ pionship Class “B meet held Saturday at Wyoming Park. Also qualifying for state com­ petition was the girls’ 3200-meter relay team of Katie Sobczek. Karyn Duba. Sarah Parbel and Heather Dodge. Duba also qualified in the open 1600 and both Sarah Flegel and Sobczek qualified for the state meet in the 3200 M run. Members of the Scot boys* team qualifying for the state championships were Aho and his teammates in all four con­ ference championship events, along with junior Pete Parbel in the open 3200. Moving from the track to the soccer field, five members of the CHS girls' team earned honors in the the Rainbow League, where the team finished third Cornerbacks Tarin Lintemuth and Gina DeRuiter. center forwards Roxanne Gallen and Trista Frantti and sweeper Emily Whisner were named to the first team, while forward Elizabeth Kupris received honorable mention In tennis, first singles player Jason Crisman and se­ cond singles player Rick Grinstead each earned all­ conference in the O-K Gold The team took fourth in dual meets and won third place in the conference match to finish fourth overall. Elizabeth Kupris, seated, right, received honorable mention from the Rainbow Soccer League, while teammates Emily Whisner (seated, left), Roxanne Gollert, Trista Frantti, Tarin Lintemuth (front, left) and Gina DeRuiter were named to the first team. Earning a chance to compete at the state Clot* B championship* were CHS athlete* Katie Sobczek left, Wendy Faber, Karyn Duba. Sarah Parbel, Sarah Flegel and Lii Most (sated, front). Faber and Mast earned all conference honors by taking first* in the O-K Gold meet. Earning conference honors in track this year were Caledonia runners John Win­ quest (top. left), Brad Allen, Karl Hofmann, Al Aho, Peter Parbel (seated, left), Chris Holiday, Keith Bohez and (front)Chad Neff. Parbel did not take first in the conference meet, but qualified to compete at the state championships. For the... DO-IT-YOURSELFERS For Your Car or Truck: Oil, filters, starters, alternators, brake shoes and pads, cleaning pro­ ducts, wax, belts, air filters, bug shields, spark plugs, hoses, cata­ lytic converters and more. 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The milestone came when Caledonia defeated Coopersville May 23. Softball tourney set June 19 A men’s slaw-pitch softball tournament is planned for June 19 at Spring Park and the high school field in Middleville. For more information on entering, call Joe Sclafani at 795-7033. O-K League honors scholar-athletes Caledonia High School senior scholar-athletes take a moment for a photo after receiving the honor bestowed by the O-K League. Athletes must have participated in four athletic seasons, earned at least one varsity letter, maintained a 3.5 GPA and exhibited school pride and sportsmanship. Seated from the left, are Amanda Wisniewski, Kristen Neely, Deb Nickels, Jennifer Richard, Emily Whisner, Jeremy Whitwam, Jon Ramsey and Mark McCaul. Standing are Ellen Klingensmith, Andrew Sherman. Zac Ellerbroek, Jennie Tuinstra, Liz Mast and Jesse Cryderman. Not pictured are Heather Burns, Molly Doane and Becky Beland. The special t-shirts were provided by the Caledonia Athletic Boosters. Aho, Tuinstra named CHS ‘Athletes of the Year9 Seniors Alan Aho and Jen­ nifer Tuinstra were named the Caledonia High Sch<x>l Male and Female Athletes of the Year at the CHS .Senior Athletes' Breakfast The winners of (his award arc chosen each year by the high school varsity coaches, and each are presented with a plaque that displays their senior photo and also carries a script describing their athletic accomplishments. Identical plaques remain for NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 14,1993 at 8:00 p.m. in the High School Library of the Thornapple Kellogg High School, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Thornapple Kellogg School will hold a public hearing on the levying in 1993 of an additional pro­ posed millage rate of 3.3429 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act No. 5 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1982, as amended. The Board of Education has complete authority to establish that 36.1 mills be levied in 1993 if an election pro­ position for approval to levy the full authorized millage receives a favorable vote. The proposed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1993 above what would be permitted by Act No. 5 of the Public Acts of 1982, as amended, by 9.2601 percent (9.2601). The increase restores the millage rate to the amount previously authorized by the electors of Thornapple Kellogg School, to levy 36.1 mills (including allocated millage), not only on existing property value, but on year to year increases in property value. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education, Thornapple Kellogg School. Wanda Hunt, Secretary Board of Education Thomapple Kellogg School Seniors Alon Aho and Jennie Tuinstra pose with the plaques presented to them as the 1993 CHS Athletes of the Year. Each is a three-sport varsity letter winner, and were cited by their coaches for their outstanding records and high standards. display at the high school. Tuinstra bolds varsity let­ ters in basketball, volleyball and softball and was named all-conference in all three sports her senior year She averaged nine points and 15 rebounds a game in basketball and was a member of the team that made it to the "Final Four" in the 1992 stale tournament. In volleyball she was a 94 percent server and setter to lead the team and was describ­ ed by her coach as an ag­ gressive hitter In softball, she played three years on the varsity as a pit­ cher and first baseman and set new school records in runs scored, hits. RBis and doubles and tied the school record for triples Her coach said she is one of the reasons for the softball program’s success in the last few sears Aho has participated four years each in football, basket­ ball and track and was cited by all his coaches for his "outstanding work ethic.” He was a three-year starter on the football team where he played six different positions during his career He averag­ ed 5.5 yards a carry, scored 27 touchdowns and defensive­ ly brought down 62 solo tackles A prominent senior player on the basketball team, Aho’s coach praised him for the quality of his character and for being an excellent role model for other players. As a sprinter on the track team, he has earned the se­ cond highest number of career points in CHS track history, and this year won four con­ ference titles and three regional championships Aho plans to attend Grand Valley State University in the fall where he hopes to con­ tinue his sports career. Tuinstra will attend West Michigan University next fall. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 8, 1993 I Page 17 Vikings defeat Trojans in baseball pre-district ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE of ANNUAL ELECTION of the ELECTORS of THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT and IONIA COUNTIES. MICHIGAN Five consecutive hits in a third'inning rally helped lift Lakewood over the Middleville varsity baseball team 9-2 in Class B pre-dis­ trict play last Tuesday. The game had been tied 2-2 after two innings before Lakcwcxxl pushed five runs across the plate in the third. Viking leadoff hitter Mike Richardson reached first base on an error in the top of the first. He then proceeded to steal second and third and scored on a groundout. The Vikings again scored in the top of the second inning, but Middlevile did so as well in the bottom of the half. Glen Atkinson reached first on an error and Seth Nelson was hit by a pilch to put run­ ners at first and second. They advanced on a double steal and Atkinson scored on an RBI single by sophomore shortstop Nate Bundy. Brad Williams laid down a perfect suicide squeeze to bring in Williams. In the top of the third. Lakewood sent 10 men to the plate and scored five runs on five consecutive hits to grab a 7-2 lead. Middleville pitcher Rob Minor was relieved by Ted Doorn in fifth inning after giving up two more runs. Minor gave up nine runs on nine hits, one walk and had five strikeouts. Doom shut the Vikings down, allowing no other Vikings to reach base. The winning pitcher for Vikings was Mike Cronk. He gave up two runs on two hits, struck out eight and walked three. For the Vikings, Richardson went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, Chad Baitinger went 2-for-4 with an RBI double, Duane Bjork had three RBIs and Andy Secor had an RBI. For the Trojans, Bundy's RBI single was their only hit of the game. TO BE HELD JUNE 14,1993 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14. 1993. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected one (1) members) to the board of education of the district for full termfs) of four (4) years ending in 1997 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(IES) Michael Andrusiak William C. Johnson Wendy Romph TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition^) will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election APPROVAL TO LEVY MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILLAGE Sall the maximum authorized millage rate of Thomapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, be approved for levy in 1993 without the reduction required by Article IX, Section 31, of the State Constitution of 1963? ON JUNE 2, 1993, THE ELECTORS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WILL VOTE ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE MICHIGAN CONSTITUTION OF 1963. THIS AMENDMENT WILL MATERIALLY CHANGE THE METHOD OF FINANCING SCHOOLS WITHIN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. IF THE AMENDMENT IS APPROVED BY THE ELECTORS ON JUNE 2, 1993, THE ABOVE PROPOSITIONS) WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORS AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Regular Biennial Election of Grand Rapids Community College. Michigan, will be held at the same time and at the same voting places as the annual school election on Monday. June 14, 1993, and will be conducted by the same school officials for those electors of the community college district residing in this school district. At the Regular Biennial Election there will be elected two (2) members for the office of Community College District Trustee for full terms of six (6) years ending June 30, 1999 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SIX YEARS TERMS Vern Boss — Jeff Kissinger Janice Maggini — Jeffrey Raymond Portko THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: Voting Place: Middleville golf, tennis All-Conference CLASSIFIEDS • 795-3345 • ' cj.R.’sClassic Clean ■ “LEAVE THE DETAILS TO US” . Auto, Boat and ! Mobile Home Detailing | I Wash and Wax, Shampoo Carpet I Inside and Outside Detail > J I I s500Off I 1.5 mills 1993 1995 By Thomapple Township: By Yankee Springs Township: 1.00 mills .5 mills 1993 1995 1993 1994 By the School District: 28.1 mills, 1993 and 1994 Date: MAY 21, 1993 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Barry County ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE I, Patricia L. Birkholz, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of May 20, 1993, the records or this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School in Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: Unit Voted Mills Years Effective ALLEGAN COUNTY: ROAD 1.00000 1992 1996 ALLEGAN COUNTY: E-911 25000 1990 1995 TOWNSHIP OF LEIGHTON: ROADS 1.00000 1991-1993 TOWNSHIP OF WAYLAND: ROADS 1.00000 1988-1994 LIBRARY THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL: 50000 28.10000 1992 2001 1992 1994 KENT INTERMEDIATE 2.05000 UNLIMITED 1.90000 UNLIMITED The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the country treasurer This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the Thornapple Kellogg School, Allegan Country Michigan on June 14, 1993. Dated at Allegan, Michigan Martha A. Keller, Chief Dep. Trees. MAY 20, 1993 Patricia L Birkholz, Allegan County Treasurer STATEMENT OF KENT COUNTY TREASURER AS TO VOTED INCREASES IV I • With this Coupon • Expires June 30 o| oni OZf I, JOHN K BOEREMA, the duly elected, qualified and acting Treasurer of the County of Kent, State of Michigan, hereby CERTIFY that (part) of Thomapple Kellogg School, is located within the boundaries of said County of Kent and that, at the date hereof, the records of this office indicate that there are voted increases in the total tax rate limitation, in local units, affecting the taxable property in said school district as follows: Unit Voted Increases Years Effective 84 Mills By Kent County: 1990 to 2009 Incl. NONE By Caledonia Township: By Bowne Township: 1.50 Mills .50 Mills 1 00 Mills 1989 to 1998 Incl. By The School District: 28.1 Mills 1992 to 1994 Incl. 1989 to 1998 Incl. 1989 to 1998 Incl. Dated May 20. 1993 at Grand Rapids Michigan Any Full Detailing — INSIDE AND OUTSIDE — 4550 92nd St. Caledonia. Ml 49316 By Orangeville Township: STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS COUNTY OF KENT ) COMPONJ 1 Freeport Village Hall, Freeport, Michigan. The second precinct consists of the Townships of Carlton, Bowne. Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township, located within the School District All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township In which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of May 21, 1993, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry. Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, is as follows: Charlton Park .25 mills 1993 1996 By Barry County: Courthouse Ren Unlimited Tax Pledge Comm. On Aging .25 mills 1993 1994 911 System 1.00 mills 1993 1994 By Cartton Township: Fire 1.5 mills 1993 1996 By Irving Township: 1.5 mills 1993 1996 Voting Place: Four tennis players and Galesburg-Augusta champi­ three golfers have been onships. He also took runnernamed to the All-Conference up in the conference champi­ onships and placed third the team from Middleville. Rapids Central Also named all-conference Grand were girls' golfers Amy Tournament. The first singles team of Ybcma. Kerri McNces and Dave DeHaan and Mark Angie Payne. The girls had an 18-3 Pullen was also named to the record for the year and came All-Conference. "These two had a great, in second in the O-K Rainbow Conference. They scored an great year," said Seger. The duo had a 7-1 confer­ 887 for 36 holes to take 9th in ence record and a 19-4 overall the state meet Saturday. In tennis, first singles record. They also were the player Ryan Kiel, who took Middleville Invitational and third in the Grand Rapids Galesburg-Augusta tourney Central and second in the champs and runners-up in the Galesburg-Augusta Grand Rapids Central tour­ tournaments was named. He nament and the conference. had a league record of 5-3 and was called by his coach I>arry Seger The third best player in the conference. He's one of — Call for — the hardest workers I've ever had. Scott Oliver, second singles Place Your Advertising player and league champion Message Here.. also was named to the all-star unit. He had a 20-4 overall record and lost in the semifi­ Eatoi: 5 words tor‘2JS then IO* per nals of the Class B regional word. H you pay in odvoncs, you championships to the regional wvt W Nlrnfl charge. Deodhne is champ. He took first-place Friday al 4:00 pjn. wins in the Middleville Invitational and the s PRECINCT NO. 1 Thomapple Kellogg High School, Middleville, Michigan The first precinct consists of all the territory of the School District, including Precinct #2 of Irving Township, except the Townships of Cartton, Bowne. Campbell and Precinct 91 of Irving Township WC|NCI No 2 fiOOQiS^ — FREE PICK-UP & DELIVERY — Please call for pricing •ad appointment. . OPEN: 8-6 Monday Fnday, Saturday by Appointment • John K. Boerema Kent County Treasurer I, Margaret Beattie, Treasurer of Ionia County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of May 20, 1993, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, is as follows. 3 mills (Special Education) By Ionia County: unlimited .75 mill (911 Central Dispatch) 1991-1996 By Campbell Township: By The School District: NONE 28 1 mills, 1993 and 1994 Date May 20, 1993 This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Margaret Beattie, Treasurer, Ionia County WANDA G. HUNT, Secretary, Board of Education �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 8, 1993 Area champions Dave DeHaan and Mark Pullen, first doubles team were selected to the All­ conference team from Middleville. Caledonia girls softball team runner-up in district Second singles tennis player Scott Oliver, left, and first singles Ryan Kiel were selected All-conference. Lis Most, retained her title as state champion in the discus for Caledonia, (file photo) Carla Ploeg from Middleville leaped 17’ 7-3/4" to win the state title in the long jump for the third time in a row. (file photo) Caledonia's Angie Warner slides into third base in the game played last Tuesday. The Caledonia girls’ softball team defeated Ionia in the semi-finals 6-5, but lost in the district finals to Middleville 6-0. Middleville travels to Belding this Saturday to play against the winner of the Central Montcalm district winner for the regional championship. Caledonia Township Vote on Proposal A YES PRECINCT ONE NO 505 271 308 224 481 240 1,294 735 (Residents living south of of 84th Street) PRECINCT TWO (Residents living west of Thornapple River and north of 84th St.) PRECINCT THREE (Residents living east of the . Thornapple River and north of 84th St.) Total All-conference girls golf players, (from left) Amy Ybema. Ken McNees and Angie Payne. Total Registered Voters — 4,022 Total Voting — 2,029 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 8, 1993 / Page 19 140 TK fifth-graders graduate in local D.A.R.E. program Each fifth-grade class chose one student represen­ tative to share their essays on how to avoid getting in­ volved with drugs. Here, Jo<on DeLille from Brod War­ ren's class reads his essay. Page fourth graders celebrate Michigan Week Right: Valerie Foster (left) puts the finishing touches on her pinecone art as Anneliese Patterson displays her completed cone. * Josh Hannebohn (left) and John Joseph use mini-looms to see how weaving is done. WANTED Teenagers High-energy, enthusiastic No experience necessary. Make a commitment to serve others. Be a Pennock Hospital Jr. Volunteer ORIENTATION: Thurs., June 10 • 4 PM PENNOCK HOSPITAL CONFERENCE CENTER Call: Director of Volunteer Services 948-3109 ...for further details. Jenny Giar (left) uses a leather stamp and mallet to make a design on a leather bracelet while Rebecca Higgins watches. David Bush carefully stains the leather bracelet that he tooled himself. PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 8, 1993 1987 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA wagon, good condition, nice clean family car, 795-3202. Call for Classifieds . . • PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then 1O‘ per word. If you pay In advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. ntiques & Collectibles EXPERT FURNITURE REFINISHING All hand stop­ ping & hand rubbed finishes. Call Sam for free estimates. 868-0268. Business Services CUSTOM BULLDOZING Sand and gravel. Macomber, Diggin* and Dozing* 868-7166. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF compel! tion teams. 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Sun.-Thur*. 3:30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-06-15.pdf 56bc289a6cbc9e9ac846b4857e7f4ab6 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC I!BiLAjil 12! S CiwSUiS. WSliNGS. *. *aOS>6 1893 and Netufgi No. 282 / June I5. 1993 49333 120th Year Requests adherence to two-acre rural /o* requhemerd ‘C3’ citizen group petitions for referendum on Twp. Board rule by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Concerned Citizens of Caledonia (C3) organization Thursday presented the Caledonia Township Clerk with petitions bearing 258 signatures of residents who favor a referendum on a recent Caledonia Township Board decision. The group must have 176 valid signatures to force a vote on whether to overturn the board s April 21 approval of a residential planned unit development (PUD) at 60th Street and Buttrick. C3 members have asked that the development be de­ nied because not all lots in the proposed Country View Estates meet the two-acre minimum required in the township's zoning ordinance for the rural residential dis­ trict. Izx sizes in developer Doug Bouma's plan average about 1.7 acres. The members of C3 had until Friday, or 30 days after the published notice of the new PUD, to turn in their petitions. If enough signatures are validated, the township must pul the issue on the ballot in the next scheduled general election, or it could hold a special election on the ques­ tion. Township Clerk Pat Snyder said the township cannot af­ ford to spend $3,000 to $5,000 to hold a special elec­ tion, and the next general election in the township will be August 1994. However, the state could call for a special election be­ fore that time, Snyder ex­ plained. pointing out that the failure of Proposal A could trigger such an election. The frail health of U.S. Representative Paul Henry also might require a special election before August 1994, Snyder added. It is her job to confirm that all the signatures on the peti­ tions are registered voters in Caledonia Township Clerk Pat Snyder (left) accepts petitions from Patti Cress (center) and Dorothy Wolf, officers of the volunteer group Concerned Citizens of Caledonia (C3). The petitions ask for a referendum on the Caledonia Township Board's approval of a rural residential development in which some lots are smaller than the required two-acre minimum. Village officials to review options Middleville sewer undergoes major changes by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Middleville's plans for a new sewer system have undergone a radical change. The Village Counci and Village Manager Ev Man shum and retired Manager Er­ nie Ball have been checking into all available options for the costly project. After much investigation and consideration, the board members have decided they will not have a lagoon-type system installed. Instead, it looks as though they will approve installation of an Sequential Balch Reac­ tor (SBR) system “We really feel that this is the way to go." explained Manshum. “In talking with several people, including those from the state Depart ment of Natural Resources and the Stale Revolving Fund, the SBR is a state-of-the-art system and will be better able to meet the village’s needs and maintain the standards set by the DNR.” Prien & Newhoff. based in Grand Rapids, were approved as the project engineers for the SBR Dick Meyers of Meyers, Bueche and Nies in Jenison has been working with the village on this project. However. Manshum ex­ plained that Meyers’ company had not done much with SBR systems and he felt that a change in engineers was necessary in order to have a firm that had already worked with this type of system. Several other factors also have to be taken into consideration. Soil borings will be taken from the current lagoons to determine if the soil underneath the sand and clay liner has been contaminated. If there is no contamination present, then the lagoons will be renovated to become part of the SBR system. One lagoon will be used as a polishing pond (holding pond) and the other will become the rapid infiltration basin that allows the treated water to seep into the ground below. However, if that underlying soil is contaminated, Man shum said that the village would have to completely close the lagoons. The state revolving fund will not cover the closure of the lagoons. So, money for this would have to be financed See Sewer project, Page 2 Village players choose summer production The Villoge Player Board of Directors include (front, from left) Jerri Otto, Suzanne McIntyre, and President Darlene Schellinger and (bock, from left) Doug Brink, Secretary Cheryl Cravero. Vice President Colleen Cox, and Treasurer Mike Bremer. “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.” will descend on Mid­ dleville come August. It's nothing to be afraid of, but, this mystery with a comic twist written by Tim Kelly promises to be fun for both the audience and the actors. Auditions for the play will be held at the Middleville United Methodist Church on Friday. July 9. from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday. July 10. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m In order to audition for the play. 1993 membership dues must be paid by Wednesday, June 30, according to Jerri Ot­ to. who serves on the play ers board of directors Cost of a membership is $10. Anyone who wants to join the group can send a check to Mike Bremer. P.O. Box 472. Middleville. Mich.. 49333. Be sure to include a phone number For those who plan to audi­ tion for a pan. copies of the script can be obtained at the Middleville Doctors’ office located on M-37 just north the Middle Villa Inn. the township. She said she did not know just when she will have that process completed. "I’ll be working on it when­ ever I have a chance." she said. The C3 citizens’ group or­ ganized the petition drive after the township's 4-3 vote approving Country View, with the undersize lots the main reason for the close vote among board members. Both the Township Planning Commission and board members who favored the PUD said that the aesthet­ ics of the plan plus the devel­ opers’ offer to pave a section of 60th Street, saving the township several hundred thousand dollars, compensate for the five or six extra home sites. Bouma's plan also in­ cludes common green space and a pond and a dry hydrant See C3 cltlzena, Page 2 Yankee Springs Twp. OKs 1993*94 budget by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board approved a $291,000 budget for the new fiscal year beginning July I. According to Township Supervisor George London, there were just a few changes in the drafted budget that went into the public hearing last Thursday. Though the township ex­ pects revenue to be $290,800. just a bit short of projected ex­ penditures, London doesn’t see that small amount of short fall being a problem. It will bne absorbed into the fund balance. THe largest expenditures are for fire protection and am­ bulance service for the township, at an annual cost of $81.(XX). The Township Board also approved raises for board members. The supervisor’s salary was increased from $9,730 to 10,320 Yankee Springs Township Clerk Harvey VandcrBce had an increase from $10,903 to $11,800 The treasurer’s post, filled by Bob Herold, posted an in­ crease from $11,479 to $12400 London explained that another large portion of the budget is for regrading and biacktopping several township roads. Roads slated for improveSee Townahip Budget, Page 7 In This Issue... • Caledonia Twp. group discusses action on old pit • Eva Engle receives ‘Distinguished Service Award’ • Pastoor’s food store expanding, putting on ‘new look’ • Veenstra named twp. deputy treasurer �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 15, 1993 Eva Engle receives Distinguished Service A ward from MARSP *• J ,u ’ by Bartsny (•all* Former -C alCTjanff’racher Eva Engle haCHSen named recipient of a Distinguished Service Award by the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. Engle retired from teaching in 1980 after 37 years in education. 23 of them in Caledonia Her experiences included five years teaching in a rural one-room schoolhouse and initiating Caledonia's reading program She worked in the first Title I program, in which federal funds are pro­ vided for reading instruction Her husband. Millard, also taught in the district and was the Caledonia High School principal. “Between us, we spent more than 80 years educating children." Engle said She was nominated for the service award by the Kent County chapter of MARSP. and was one of 17 chosen for the award from the 54 nominations submitted by the state chapters A life member of MARSP. Engle has served that organization as its member­ ship chairwoman, but her nomination also cited her many years of community service. A member of the General Federation of Women s Clubs for 17 years, she is past presi­ dent of the Caledonia chapter She also has volunteered for the Santa Claus Girls for 15 years, has worked for the Grand Valley Blood Program and is a member of the Caledonia Township Histoneal Commission She is a past president of the Caledonia United Methodist Women, and has taught Sun­ day School and served as superintendent of the Sunday School program Engle also has participated in mission work, traveling to Haiti, the Philippines and to Honduras She said the service award means a lot to her “I was completely surpris­ ed. for one thing, but I am very proud of it. especially since it comes from other school personnel." she said. Besides her volunteer work. Engle enjoys spending some of her leisure time with her two children, four grand­ children and two great­ children. Former Caledonia school teacher Eva Engle has been honored with a Distinguished Service Award from the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. SEWER PROJECT, continued from front page----------------------elsewhere This project is estimated at a cost of $650,000 to $750,000. Another change in plans is to revamp the sewer service area that had been projected to extend into parts of Thornap­ ple Township At the recommendation of Janet Monroe of the SRF. the council decided to withdraw the option of village sewer to the township for the near future. Monroe said she felt it would he better to keep the service area within the village. She didn't feel that funds would be denied with the estimated $25 per month increase as the cost to sewer coustomers. She said that many systems funded by them have projected costs to customers at twice that amount. The township originally was included in the sewer ser­ vice area to show what might be the case within the next 10 to 20 years That way the system's cost would be distributed to more customers at a lower cost. The council also is con­ sidering using Dick Baxter of STS. on a consultant basis. Baxter has designed several SBR systems and is knowledgeable about them. particularly in terms of opera­ tion. local officials say Manshum suggested that Baxter be hired on a consul­ tant basis only, to provide a design review analysis to be sure that the village will have the best possible system He also would be able to assist in putting the plant into operation Baxter said out that his services would not really cost the village any more, because there would be the need for these services anyway The Village Council did not feel that this would create any problems for them in terms of gening bids for various parts of the project. Though STS does deal in the construction of SBR system. Baxter’s firm would be required to bid along with any other firms interested in the project. A tentative public hearing date for the system revisions has been set for 7 p.m. Thurs­ day. July 15. at the Mid­ dleville Village Hall. In other business last week, the council approved hiring two part-time workers for the village to work on replace­ ment of sidewalks in the residential areas of Middleville. Manshum estimates that this may take as much as 15 weeks. Cost to the village would be approximately $8,000 for labor, about half of C3 CITIZENS, for fire protection. To better blend the development with the rural area, he said he also would provide landscaped berms along 60th Street and Buttrick Avenue. The Planning Commissioners point out that a PUD gives the township far more control over the "final look" of the project than just straight rezoning, which actu­ ally might allow a developer to put in even more homes Special riders need volunteers The Kent Special Riding Program (KSRP) needs volunteers for i«s Summer Session Volunteers should be com­ fortable with horses, and will serve as side-walkers and leaders for two to three hours per week for the six-week ses­ sion. Daytime and evening hours are available and train­ ing is provided Volunteer training sessions will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. June 16. and Thursday. June 17. The Kent Special Riding Program is the 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers Pro­ gram in Kent County KSRP serves physically. mentally and emotionally impaired riders ranging in age from 5 to 73 More than 100 riders par­ ticipate in the six-week ses­ sions each spring, summer and fall. KSRP was founded in 1976 and to date has served over 3.000 riders For more information about volunteer opportunities with KSRP. call 891-8243 the cost if the village hired the work done from outside Wages for the two were set at $7.74 per hour for a worker who has already worked for the village and $6 to $6.50 for the additional one. The village already owns the necessary forms for this project. Manshum assured the coun­ cil that employees from the regular Department of Public Works also would be working on the sidewalk replacement as time allowed. Manshum reported that the bridge may need some addi­ tional work and that this would be checked out soon. There has been a mixup on the dates that the village will be picking up leaves, brush and bagged grass clippings This will be done every other week rather than every week, as in prior years. The next scheduled pickup date will start Monday. June 28 Monday (June 14) also was the beginning of a village pickup Manshum said people need to put their leaves, brush and grass clippings out by 7 a m. on Monday mornings. The ex act date of pickup will be determined by the availability of the DPW Anyone who is not sure of the exact dates should call the village hall at 795 3385 or stop by the hall, where dates will be posted in the lobby continued from front page —----------------------- -— President Dorothy Wolf than Bouma has proposed. Those officials in favor of said that it is not a one-issue the development have argued group, but will take up any that the flexibility of the PUD critical issues in the township. Its objectives are: allows the board to make • To assure the best some exceptions to the zoning requirements, especially when possible environment for all such exceptions ultimately residents of Caledonia Township. benefit the township. • To help plan development Neighboring residents, however, said they fear mak­ and growth in a thoughtful ing concessions in this case way that will protect the qual­ will set a precedent that might ity of our water. • To make organized group allow other developers to sidestep the two-acre lot re­ efforts to keep our rural sur­ roundings attractive and safe quirement. C3, which has incorporated for all living things. • To achieve a system for as a non-profit organization, states that it is "committed to communicating concerns that maintaing the quality of life in will increase public awareness of critical growth issues. this rural setting." With its present member­ ship at about 25, the group plans to send representatives to all township meetings and then meet regularly to educate members about issues and problems. It regards the edu­ cation of citizens as one of its goals, and hopes to present citizens' concerns to township officials along with possible solutions to problems. At its meeting Wednesday, those attending discussed plans for a membership drive, including participation in the July Fourth parade. Officers besides Wolf are John Potter, vice president, and Patti Cress, secre­ tary/treasurer. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 15, 1993 I Page 3 Pastoor’s food store expanding, putting on new look ‘by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer "Bigger and better" is what the owners of Pastoor’s in Middleville are offering their customers. Expansion of the current building, which now bouses Pharmacy Care, will give both enterprises more room and Thornapple Floral and Gift will be moving from its present location in downtown Middleville to a space in the expanded section "This is a big project." said owner Lou Veenstra. "But. over the past five years we've had a steady increase in business and we want to be able to have room to stock items that our customers want " Besides getting a whole new look on the outside, plans for redecorating the interior also are on the way. Veenstra is not undertaking this task on his own. Pastoor’s is a family-run business. His wife. Barb, and daughters Jim Cole, Carol Veenstra, and Nancy Cole check out the progress of the new section being added to Pastoor’s in Middleville. Pastoor’s owner Lou Veenstra does the honors at a ceremonial ground-breaking for the new addition. With him ore (from left) Pharmacy Care pharmacists Rosemary VandenBand and Dave Hopkins; his wife, Barb Veenstra; daughters Nancy Cole and Carol Veenstra; and Kris Selleck, owner of Thornapple Floral and Gift that will be relocated to the new site. __________________________ Superintendent’s Corner b,.. Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Proposal A fails, now we’re back to the drawing board If there is one thing Michigan taxpayers have asked for repeatedly over the past several years, it’s been property tax relief. And with property tax rates hovering about 30 percent above the national average and 1993 assessment increases averaging 11 percent statewide, that’s understandable. 1 was disappointed in the failure of Proposal A. I believed the proposal to be a good effort toward addressing the double problem of high property taxes and inequitable school funding It was a credit to the schools and taxpayers of Kent County that it passed so overwhelmingly in our area. However, considering its failure statewide, I strongly believe the people of Michigan are telling their elected officials they want a tax cut — not a tax shift. A cut that provides real tax relief to homeowners. The Senate has led the legislature on this issue and must continue to work toward this as a solution. It is also very clear, based on polling results and discussions with both the "Yes" and "No" voters, that they feel that we as a state need to make better use of the educational dollars at our disposal. They expect us to do a better job educating our children with the money we have. Voters know that just fun­ neling more money into the schools won’t deliver results without real reform. A good first step would be to formulate a cost containment and educational quality plan. Another hurdle to clear is the mistrust many voters have for government in general While 1 believe this is a problem to some extent, there was a lot of support for the proposal in the areas of the state where lawmakers really got out and promoted "A" We as legislators and state leders must continue to work to improve the image of our government through our actions and words To solve the property tax and school finance problem will be difficult We’ve tried’two different ballot proposals in eight months The first offered a straight property tax cut. but voters turned it down Even though reimbursement to schools were assured, opponents of the plan spent more than $1 million con­ vincing voters the cut was rxx paid for and would result in deep cuts in essential state programs and kiss of funding to schools. Next, we put together a bipartisan plan supported by a wide coalition of groups that provided a signfleant property tax cut and more equitable funding for public schools This plan had a funding source that would have guaranteed at least $4,800 for each student. Still, voters turned it down What next? The answer won’t be easy State government has been grap­ pling with this issue for the better part of a quarter century’. All we can do is start again and attempt to forge a solution that the whole state can live with. Despite "A s defeat, we must not lose sight of the need to reduce property taxes so that new jobs can be attracted to Michigan and. at the same time, recognize the need to reform our educational system These issues will be our top pnonty in the months ahead Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alio, where he farms 500 acres Carol Veenstra. and Nancv Cole and her husband. Jim. all work to keep the business thriving. "Our goal is to offer our customers a better selection." he said "That way people won’t have to drive all the way to Grand Rapids to do their grocery shopping " Veenstra is quick to add that this renovation should not change the pricing at Pastoor’s which has been a Spartan store for many years. Expansion in the grocery portion of the building will add about 4,400 square feet. The 1.000-square foot portion currently bousing the phar­ macy along with an additional 3,400 square feet will bring the store size up to 18,400 square feet. Plans for the additional space include new coolers, larger meat, produce and dairy deparments. and better selection throughout the store. Veenstra also intends to add a cheese island and deli island. The sweet roll and doughnut counter will be swit­ ched to self-serve as well. Drywall will be put up and the ceilings will be raised in the store. Veenstra said that all of the equipment will also be new . Construction is well under way and the shell of the addi­ tion is being put up rapidly. Veenstra said he felt it was important to deal with con­ tractors from around the area. Dan Valley Excavating is handling the building. Richard Postema Associates, an architectual firm in Grand Rapids, did the design for the building. Veenstra hopes all will be completed by the first of November Bui both the Pharmacy Care staff and Thomapple Floral and Gift hope to be in their new locations by Sept 1. The section housing them will be m front of the addition. That will be completed before because the pharmacy needs to vacate its current space before the rest of the grocery renovatKMi can be completed Pharmacists Rosemary VanderBand Dave Hopkins are anxious to move The size of the pharmacy will more than triple "We can’t wan to move.” VanderBand said. "Right now we don't even have a storage room " Their new section will have that and plans are to increase the over-the-counter medica­ tions they carry and increase the amount of cards they stock. Kris Selleck. owner of Thomapple Floral and Gift, is excited, too. "We ll have just a little more space than we currently have." she said. "But. the layout is going to be much more efficient. " She continued. "This loca­ tion will give us much more visibility with easier access for out customer. " Selleck will have more cash and carry type items, more loose flowers, and mixed bou­ quets that cost less. All of the stores are pleased with the concept of being housed in the same building. "Just think, when people come to shop, they will be able to get their perscriptions filled, do their grocery shopp­ ing. and pick up flowers and gifts." The Veenstra family, Carol, Nancy Cole, and Barb and Lou display an artist's concept of the store when the renovation is complete. yet both are enjoying a peace of mind with mother nature. Grandpa, in retirement, feels the security that his years of saving have assured him. Nickie was taught to start savings accounts at an early age. Grandpa showed Nickie's father and now Nickie has an account with us. Most of our customers are enjoying this feeling. If you are not, stop in today and we will show you the way. Qtate 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 891-8113 ALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and ’til Noon on Saturday FDIC �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 15, 1993 ^tMU^^NeighboTs with... NORMA VELDERMAN Not much news this week and today, Thursday, is a beautiful day. I'm slow in writing up the news and am a day late I have been working very hard with my mobility instruc­ tor on learning how to use my white cane. Would you believe I am pooped after two hours of concentrating on handling my feet, my brain and developing another sense to replace my eyes? To bring forth a new sense and discard old habits is very exhausting For instance when I get put out of step with the motion of \ \ \ \ the cane sweeping in front of me. I have to up twice with the cane on one side to get in step When I was in the Waves (Navy), I was on a fancy drill team I learned to get in step with a sudden hop to catch up Even after all these years, when my instructor told me that I was out of step with my cane. I immediately did my little bop and got scolded for not using the two taps to get in step In the two hour lesson, only four or five times did 1 tap and get into step My final test for the day's Ul [!// work was to sweep down the hall with my cane until I felt that the west hallway was on my left, turn down the middle of the hallway. Count the number of doors, and when I had passed five doors, to watch or listen to the dif­ ference in sound, turn and go down the hallway When I had reached where I thought it should be from the sound and feeling in my skin, to turn left and feel if I was correct. Ail of a sudden. I stopped. Something was ahead of me. My cane didn't tell me that, but my ears and skin on my face said “watch out." Katherine was behind me and asked why I stopped. I im­ mediately said that there was an obstruction there, but she said my cane hadn't even reached it yet. Then I explain­ ed that I felt someting there. other creatures said that he would be hurt, tumbling and bumping along. It helped me very much because I must let go and let God care for me. and as I flow along in life trusting that God knows exactly what 1 need before I know it myself. All kinds of doors will open, because I get myself out of the way. Trusting that I will be taken care of. I have lived so long in my mind, ordering my life and others, that just have to get my nose out of it and trust Him completely The Thomapple Heritage Association will have its June meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Dave and Lorraine Otto's at 7:30 p.m Mary Hay ward spent a few days in the hospital having tests and is now home resting Continued on next page— LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9-45 a.m., 11:00 a.m & 6:00pm. WEDNESDAY.......................... Family Fellowship Prayer It Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music, leffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" M-37, north of Middleville Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School........................................9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11.00 a m. Sunday Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............. 6 45 p.m. Awana............ ................................ ........6:45 p.m. (frutticu United iirctl|rcii QH|urtl| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 [L . iXV I t | | MMkCMH Sunday Services........ 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes........ 11:00 a m. Wednesday: Family Night........... 6:30 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Mark A. Beers. Pastor • 698-9024 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street ll| Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................ 5 00 p m. Sunday Mass.................. 9 00a.m & 11.-00a.m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 908 West Main Middleville, to mile ' west ot stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. I 1’ Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 Worship Service......10:00 a.m. 'The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus Chnst is Lord": 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Bobby Dale Whitlock Sb LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Sunday Services........ 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. /fcp. Katherine says that I want everything done yesterday and the brain doesn’t work with that kind of speed. It builds slowly in forming new ways of getting the old information channels changed over to the new . What a challenge and. at the same time that it is ex­ hausting. it is stimulating to get on top of it. In listening to one of my tapes early in the morning. I got a lot of help from it and I want to share it with you folks. It might help some of you as it did me. It was from Richard Back's “Illusions.'' There were some creatures clinging to the stones in a clear beautiful stream. One of the creatures decided that he was going to let go and trust the stream to carry him along safely and take him where it would be good and wonderful. All the She said “Good! Your brain is making another replace­ ment for your eyes. " Then 1 reached out with my cane and felt a cleaning cart. Boy . was I pleased! I was adjusting to the blockage of information from not seeing with my eyes but developing another sense. It sound like an easy step, but I was exhausted and pleased with just a little new step forward in my learning. I was so exhausted that night after dinner that I didn't finish writing up the news I had gotten from you folks on Monday and Tuesday. This experience had made me feel that it will be a long time before I can go out in public alone, confident and sure where things are and to go on my own — crossing roads, shopping in the malls, etc Sanooy School..........................................9 30 am Sunday Morning Worshp....................... 1030a m. Sunday Evening Worsiup....................... 600 pm Wed Midweek Prayer & Bote Study....... 700pm ites IMtom Dotson Asstr Sieve Joocson Pastor itae.xnes UuxDr at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia 4 Middleville Sunday Worship Services K:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning services, Canway Si. puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School................................. 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”..... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-81 19 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............... 10:00 a m. Sunday School................................... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service.................. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE IN VII Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795 3667 Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 am Sunday School..................................... 9 45 a m Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH -T 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Moming Worship Middleville Eady Morning Worship Middleville Worship Middleville Vocation Btbie School 9 30 a m. 8 30 am 1 TOO a m 8 30 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler jMT Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages i Sunday Worship 10 00 am .■ef,. Sunday School 1115am Wednesday Family Night" wri i. IJUBAa 6 (X) p m Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Phone 795-7076 Office Phone 891 9(06 Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).............. 9:30 a m. Sunday School..................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............................5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Poster Jeffrey Lee Pastor Craig Patterson LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST (Eljc COlrf tHinif JHrfl]orfiet (Church Services — Sunday School............................ 1000 a.m Morning Worship.................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............................6 00 p.m. and Sunday School.................................... 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship..................... 10:30a.m. exciting fellowship" Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m.Sunday Services...................................... 10:30 a m. “God Cares for You" Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Wesleyan Church "o new The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Sunday School............................ 10:00a.m 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a m Church School. Evening Worship................. 6 00 p.m Sunday 10:00 am. S ft' Morning W orship. 11 00 a m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ e Evening Worship 6 00 p m. Children's Classes.......... 7:00 p.m Wed Fellowship........ 7:30 p.m Joel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 - (tn homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 15, 1993 I Page 5 Three CHS band musicians receive awards for their work J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia High School senior band members Heather Sheehan. Ben Stewart and Melissa Miedema recently received honors, not only for their musicianship, but also for their cooperation and will­ ingness to go beyond the minimum requirements of CHS band organizations The awards also commend recipients for their willingness to help other students and for their dedication to their families, the school and the community By a vote of her fellow band members, with the approval of the director. Sheehan was awarded this year's John Philip Sousa Award. Described by Band Director Thomas Peck as "an interna­ tional award for excellence in band." the honor is based on the student’s efforts NEIGHBORS, "demonstrating a mastery of an instrument, cooperation with all members of the ensemble, a willingness in demonstrating actions above and beyond the minimum re­ quirements of the ensemble and a positive dedication to the music program, the school, community and family. ’ ’ She played trumpet for the CHS Concert Band. Jazz Band, the Marching Scots and the Concert Orchestra, and next year will continue her studies at Ricks College in Idaho Peck selected Melissa Miedema for the Director's Award, given each year to a student who "takes an in­ itiative to explore the details of a music program, going beyond the daily rehearsals, practices and concerts, beyond the traditional setting of learning to play an instrument.” The student receiving this award often is interested enough to learn not just one. but several instruments and offers to help other students and the community in plann­ ing and participating in per­ formance opportunities beyond the school das Miedema will attend Calvin College next year. This year's recipient of the Louis Armstrong Award for lazz, senior Ben Stewart was honored for excellence in the performance of jazz, and for his efforts to help other students progress musically. The award also calls for dedication to the school, fami­ ly and community Stewart not only played sax­ ophone for the jazz and con­ cert bands, but also sang with the Choralaires. the high school’s select vocal ensemble. Honored for their work in the Caledonia High School bands were graduating seniors Heather Sheehan (left), winner of the John Philip Sousa Award: Ben Stewart, recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and Melissa Miedema, who received the Director's Award. He will attend Brigham Young University next fall. The names of these honorees will be engraved on special plaques on display at the high school. from Page 4 speech, and so he did. up Glad to have you back. Also, the Harts have been Mary attending a lot of graduation Lois Bremer and Francie open houses all through June and Dan Tobin went out to Doug is also going to a fiveKansas City. Mo . to their day session at Calvin College grandnephew's wedding and to get more information on his they visited other parts of the summer teaching. Daughter family Kathy is working at Woodland Lib Palmer. Ett Van Sickle. Mall for the summer Russ Bender and Russ Well, folks. I guess this is Osierhart are going Thursday all for this week. I hope that over to Holland to visit Edna you don’t mind my talking and Mike Bender Ed Wierabout my vision, but I am inga said that Katie's sister. fascinated with how my body Mary Kacchele. went to Spar and mind are shifting, and I row Hospital in lensing about hope that what 1 am telling 10 days ago and is still there. about myself will help so­ When she went in, she was meone else come up out of the very ill. but she has improved dumps with the challenges wonderfully. that they are facing Katie and her sister went Just to sit back and mentally over to visit Mary this week. watch parts of me climbing Carl Nelson said he took over the stumbling blocks and Bessie to the hospital for tests trying to change them into as she doesn’t seem to have stepping stones is so thrown off her lung trouble. fascinating. Life is so good She had a terrible reaction to and so rich, as long as you can penicillin and is still feeling keep your sense of humor. lousy. Right now she is just And the way my mind and resting on the davenport, but body interact is fascinating not very peppy. We hope she Thanks again, for all the gets a lot better. nice things you folks in my Liz and Doug Hart went to community family are telling the Hasting s adult gradua­ me how much you enjoy my tion. Doug was one of the sharing with you. Love all of speakers and he sang a solo you very much and a great big At the T.K High School hug to all of you. graduation, the class wanted him as an advisor to give a STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Veenstra named township deputy treasurer also will need to be knowledgeable about the big projects going on in the township, which presently in­ clude the M-37 sewer line, the possible extension of the Campau Lake sewer and the many new developments in the township A Grand Rapids area native and a 20-year resident of Caledonia Township. Veenstra graduated from the former East Christian High School and then spent one year at Calvin College before transferring to Davenport College, where she is com­ pleting her bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in accounting. She also holds an associate degree in science from Davenport She brings to the township 10 years of various business experience, including part ownership of her own business, retail sales work, a full-time accounting position with Foremost Insurance Corp , and bookkeeping work for several businesses Her most recent position was as a part-time accountant at Lakeside Community Church in Alto. "It’s been very interesting so far." she said of her new position. "There’s so much going on in Caledonia, that there’s a lol to learn. But I’m really enjoy­ ing the work and the people here." Charlene Veenstra by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Charlene Veenstra has begun duties as Caledonia Township Deputy Treasurer after her recent appointment by the Township Board. She takes over the position held by the township’s first deputy treasurer. Gordon Lewis, who resigned the of­ fice. saying he did not have enough time to devote to the job. Veenstra. who resides at 8558 Garbow Drive in Allo, will work about four to 12 hours a week for the township, except at tax time, when she will put in "whatever it takes" during the hectic two-week periods in February. September and December, said Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries. The deputy treasurer is ex­ pected to keep current with the township's accounting system so she (he) can fill in the for the treasurer wheneser she is not in the office or unable to fulfill her duties “My concern is that we be protected, because as a township we are growing so fast." explained DeVries of the need for a deputy "The township must not be left without a treasurer if something should happen to that official.” she said. Without a trained deputy, who would meet the im­ mediate needs of the township1” Besides developing an understanding of the township's records. Veenstra JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE WHERE: WAYLAND MEDICAL CENTER 145 S. MAIN ST. • 792-3475 WHEN: JUNE 16,1993 • 2-6 p.m. Meet Carlos Alfaraz, M.D., Family Practitioner Learn about the available health services • Free Blood Pressure Checks • Free Cholesterol Checks • Free Blood Sugar Analysis • Other Health Information Also present will be: Wayland Ambulance Service • Buckle Bear The Wayland Fire Department • The Fire Safety House �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 15, 1993 National Honor Society inducts 66 at Caledonia High by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 66 new members during an afternoon ceremony May 21. Four juniors and 62 sophomores this year met the society’s standards for scholarship, leadership, character and service. Chapter President Erin Peterson welcomed the in­ ductees and guests to the ceremony, which took place in the Performing Arts Center. Jon Ramsey led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the CHS vocal ensemble. Choralaires. entertained the audience before the pinning and presen­ tation of the new members began Kristen Neely spoke to the inductees about scholarship, which, she said, opens the doors to so many opportunities. Liz Mast then discussed the quality of leadership, noting that it included being reliable, respectable and responsible along with such characteristics as honesty and ambition. She said that everyone can be a leader, whether to oneself or to others. Peterson talked about character, the quality that makes a person a good leader and a good scholar, and An­ drew Sherman pointed out that service to others is the end result of scholarship, leadership and good character He said that last year s NHS members donated more than 250 hours mentoring and tutoring other students, and 19 members of the Visions and Volunteers class spent about 800 hours volunteering out­ side the Caledonia schools. Presenting the new members their pins were Enn Kaiser. Dustin Ruth and Emi­ ly Whisner. and NHS advisor Lois Lamb presented pins to the outgoing officers: Peter­ son; Whisner. who served as vice president; Ruth, who was this year’s secretary and Heidi Hoekstra, treasurer. Principal Tonya Porter then led present and new members in the NHS Pledge. Refreshments were served on the stage Inducted were juniors Tarnmi Cunningham. Tammy Lynn. Jon Van Ryn and Janelle Vilardi. Sophomores inducted were Heather VanEnk. Michael Pries, Jill Leatherman. Juhe Furst. Julie Tuinstra. .Sarah Flegel. Eric Constant. Kelley Spence. Paul Minder. Adam Paarlberg. Danielle Gallert. Shanna Reynolds. Bridget The Caledonio chapter of the National Honor Society recently inducted 66 new members, who have met the NHS standards of scholarship, leadership, service and character. One group of new inductees poses on the stage of the Performing Arts Center after receiving their membership pins. Casey, Sara Robertson, Becky Hanna and Janice Welton. Also. Joy Geerligs. Sarah Gless, Jenny Millard. Regina DeRuiter, Jaimie Oatley. Heather Zoet. Marc VanderVelde. Katherine DeVries. Jason VanTil. David Uyl, Holly DeBne, Stephanie Worman. Rachel Labelle, Amy Perkins. Wendy Faber, Katie Donker, Dan Rundhaug, Debra Foote, Adam Stauffer. Heather Zigler, Angela Wilkinson, Brad For­ tuna. Holly Olthouse and Kevin Bloem. Also, Katie Post. Misty Pearson. Jenny VanderLaan. Steven VandenBerg. Eric Blanding. Brian Carter. Dorothy Benham. Jessica Fleischmann, Brian Holwerda. Ben Thompson. Nicole Yonker, Derika Jousma, Ray­ mond Stewart. Pat Stegeman. Patricia Davis, Krystal Bos. Kayne Culbertson. Chad Dykgraaf. Tim Baker, Jen­ nifer Groeneweg. Kay KI ingensmith and Richard Mi lock. Caledonia Tops No. 546 club news Gloria opened the meeting for June I with an introduc­ tion to the topic of the night which was “Sticky Summer Situations. ” We welcomed new member Pam and wish her much success. Best weight loss for the night was Dorothy and runner up Marjorie. Dorothy also has 20 pounds off. Congratula­ tions ladies! You’re doing fantastic! Positive action is to keep a calorie chart. Pat gave back the HaHa box. Clean up crew is Katie and Joyce. Dorothy informed us our walking has gotten us about 50 miles from Alburquerque Keep walking, we’ll make it to Prescott! For our topic Gloria presented problem situations and we answered with possi­ ble solutions. Most important­ ly we have choices, so exer- cise your right to make them! We closed with Pledge 02. In the meeting for June 8. Glorida opened with “Oh the pain of pigging out. " Welcome back Marijane and we wish you much success. Best weight loss was by Pam, runner up Gloria. Con gratulations! You’re doing great! Keep up the good work. Positive action is to eat grapefruit three times this week. Doris gave back the HaHa box. Featured person is Mari- jane, remember her this week. A thank you was read from Carole V. Next week is our summer picnic at Caledonia Park If it rains go to Marilyn C. Early weigh in 5 to 6 p m Bring your own plate, utensils and drink and a dish to pass We ended the meeting early by closing with Pledge 02. We meet Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p in (weight in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church. 250 Vine St. Please join us Questions! Call Gloria at 698 2914 Caledonia grad receives degree Ehzabeth Snyder, daughter of Carlon and Juanita Snyder, Alto, graduated May 8 from Central Michigan University. She received her bachelor of science in business ad­ ministration degree, with a concentration in management information systems and is employed as an associate pro­ grammer at Farm Bureau In­ surance, Lansing Snyder is a 1989 graduate of Caledonia High School. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 15. 1993 / Page 1 Caledonia Twp. group discusses new action at old pit by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week Monday discussed the technicalities of a request to renew the PMR i planned mineral removal) permit at an inactive sand pit. Township Planner Mark VanderPlocg explained that Dykema Excavators Inc. of Grand Rapids has purchased the former Pace Excavating operation at 7977 Whitneyville Ave. and has re­ quested a renewal of the operating permit, which ex­ pired in December 1992 The legal snag is that a TWP. BUDGET from front pagemerit include a mile and a half of Bass Road from the edge of the township to to Patterson Road at a cost to the (ownship of $I9.(XX); Wildwood Road from the township line adja­ cent to Orangeville up to Yankee Springs Road at a cost of $5,151 simu Late Rote will be getting its second coaling for $32,000; and Payne l-akc Road from Cobb Lake Road to Chief Noonday for $3,980 The board also approved a special assessment for Lynn Drive to be blacktopped Cost to the township will be $3,600 with the assessment to 17 pro perty owners for a total of SI6 IIS Other recent board business included the approval of join­ ing a coalition with C-Tec Cable. According to London, this may bring about a reduc­ tion in cable costs to consumers. Ken Worsham. John Jerkatis. and Bob Herold were reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board also approved meeting dates for the upcom­ ing year. They will be the same as last year, with the Township Board meeting on the second Thursday each month and the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on the third Thursday of the month. clause in the Pace permit says that it would be null and void if the permit were transferred without Planning Commission approval Dykema did not request that approval. VanderPloeg said. Commissioner Scott Veltmg said that PMR permits are not transferrable, and that he feels, therefore, that this one is not eligible for renewal. This would mean Dykema would have to go through the whole PMR application pro­ cess before beginning any mineral removal at the pit The commission also is con­ cerned because this pit adjoins the Vermeulen pit. which already is in operation Representatives from Dykema Excavators explained together on final end uses of the properties While members of the com­ mission agreed that the pit needs to be ‘ cleaned up.” they were not certain that the Pace PMR permit could be “renewed” when it had expired. “1 think (the ordinance) is pretty clear on the transferability of a PMR. ” said Commissioner Jim Newhof. “It says the permit cannot be transferred, and this one isn’t even valid. " Veiling agreed, and said that he would like legal affir­ mation of the procedure that should be followed in this situation. “Let’s get our t’s crossed to the commission the existing condition of the pit. which has not been mined recently They said the company wishes to carry through with the plan originally proposed by Pace, and will begin by im­ proving the driveway and adding acceleration and deceleration lanes for truck access from Whitneyville Avenue The company expects an eight- to 10-year completion time line, if it follows the Pace plan, which calls for approx­ imately 1.5 million cubic yards of sand to be removed. The 25-acre pit would then be restored to pasture and trees until operations at the Vermeulen pit are completed and the two owners can work and our i's dotted and make sure it’s all legal.” he emphasized The commission agreed to seek its attorney’s advice on the issue, but decided to visit the Dykema pit after a June 26 walk through of the JousmaDenHartigh pit. which will be coming up for renewal at the end of the year. Because of insurance liabili­ ty problems, residents may not accompany the commis­ sioners on such inspections. VanderPloeg said. In other business last week, the commission granted a special use permit to Al Reunnk. allowing him to con­ struct a third accessory building on five acres at 10424 Patterson. He told the commission the new pole building will be used to store agricultural equip­ ment and personal items, but not for any retail operation. No one offered comment at the public hearing held on the request, and on the recom­ mendation of VanderPloeg. the commission approved the special use. The commission also ap­ proved Don Fredericks’ preliminary development plan for his Valley Point West In­ dustrial Park, to be located at 8181 Broadmoor Ave Fredericks now must sub­ mit a final development plan for commission approval, but the panel decided to set a ten­ tative public hearing date on the project for July 19. RITE WEEKLY SPECIALS AID JUNEZO^ ■■■■■■■■■I... 0- VAQARD Food/Drink AID RUFFLES POTATO CHIPS COKE, DIET COKE & SPRITE 2 IHert OLD MILWAUKEE Reg., Light or Dry /^QQ $Q59 24 Peck • 12 oz. Cans FOR MEN AFTERSHAVF' — SUNSCREEN SPF*15-4OZ. NEOSPORIN Fmhama mm EXTRA STRENGTH Tylenol Neosporin MYLANTA LIQUID ANTACID NEOSPORIN OINTMENT ORIGINAL OR CHERRY 12 OZ ORIGINAL 1/2 OZ 4t/1Q Q COLOGNE 407 S1ORT6 $g59 24 Peck - 12 oz. 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HAIR CARE & STYLING PRODUCTS 5OZ TO15OZ DEODORANT 5 OZ ANTI PERSPIRANT OR SOFT & DRI 4OZ GYNE-LOTRIMIN CREAM 4399 1 5 OZ OR 7’s _ -3 For the Rite Aid Pharmacy nearest you...call 1-800-4-DRUGSTQRES �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 15, 1993 Chili cook* off, favorite follies raise funds for P.I.G. turkey C With country becoming the fastest craze, no talent show could be without a country song. High school science teacher Susan Kinjowski imitates Billy Ray Cyrus doing "Achy Breaky Heart” while three other teachers back her up doin the dance. Chili was hot ot the Chili Cookoff that was a fund-raiser for the Thornapple Kellogg Playground Improvement Group. The top three chili chefs raising the most with their recipe were (from left) Jon Muir’s Wild West Chili took third place with Jody Ellis standing in, Linda Goosen's Wild White Chili took top honors, and Bill Rich's Chinese Turkey Chili came in second. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A chili cook-off and talent show, featuring Thomapplc Kellogg students and staff, helped raise about $700 for the TK Playground Improve­ ment Group (P I G.). The chili cook-off. which was dreamt up and organized by Julie VanBcmdcn. a TK parent, featured 16 different kinds of chili prepared by self­ elected “chefs .“ A cup just to taste cost two bits and anyone who wanted a full bowl paid one buck. Each “chef” collected money for their chili samples and the top three fund-raisers received a token of apprecia­ tion for sharing their chili. Page Elementary School Principal Linda Goosen took first place with her “Wild White Chili ." Second place went to McFall Principal Bill Rich for his version. “Chinese Turkey Chili “ West teacher Jodie Elies finished third with her “Wild V y| IIK-JIJG-y I <y| Following the Chili Cookoff, was a talent show featuring acts by TK students and staff. These two boys really got into the performance by The Village Idiots" who are actually middle school teachers acting out and singing "YMCA." VW * VMW * 1.800-438-7156 rZI PROPERTY CENTRE E«ch <» TK Superintendent Steve Garrett didn't want to be rfl neats CALEDONIA Small cottage with 2 stall garage. Needs handyman. Call Judy VanderMeer. favorites at the Chili Cookoff. The only fair thing was for him to taste each and every recipe. And he has the stack of sample size cups to prove HASTINGS 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, jacuzzi tub, large yard in country, $52,500. Call Judy VanderMeer. West Chili." After the cook-off, everyone was invited to the high school auditorium for the TK Favorite Follies. Staff and students provided more than an hour of enter­ tainment for those in atten­ dance. The audience was ask­ ed to make their donations to P.I.G Laune Brinks, one of the organizers of P I G., reports that about $9,000 has been raised since the campaign started about three months ago “We are really pleased with uhat has been raised so far." CALEDONIA 5A with beautiful brick ranch with pole barn and many amenities. Call Jim Clark. • • • • • Tim Wilkinson John Harvey Patti Mledema Rob Stogsdlll Judy VanderMeer Beth Nauaadls Patrick Hammond John Bauw James Clark 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours: Monday Friday 9 6: Saturday 9-1 COUPON J.R.’s Classic Clean she said. The fund-raising will con­ tinue throughout the summer, even though school is closed for vacation. In fact. Brinks said they would be seeking donations from more area businesses and individuals. “We have gotten a lot of support from several mer­ chants. including those who were on our Discount Card," Brinks said. "Several other businesses have helped out, too, including several from Caledonia.” Anyone who would like to contribute to P.I.G. can either mail it in or drop it off at the TK Administration Building located at 3385 Bender Road in Middleville. That office will be opened regular business hours throughout the summer. Checks should be made out to “TK Schools - P.I.G.” |2 "LEAVE THE DETAILS TO US” | Auto and Boat Detailing and Mobile Home Wash I Not all of the talent was comedy. Fifth-grader Jason DeLille shared his talent at the keyboard. —I AFFORDABLE L | Wash and three step buff wax. complete interior | | detailing | Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegchuis, D.D.S S4IE00 ANY FULL UD * DETAIL 891-1240 With This Coupon • Expires June 30 "For passenger cars only 4550 92nd St Caledonia. 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Caledonia - on M-37 T7T" in the new State Farm Bldg just north of the light ,40Mb ■ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 15, 1993 I Page 9 Susan Allred joins local Cherry Valley Clinic staff by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Susan Allred joined the staff at the Cherry Valley Clinic branch of Pine Rest Christian Hospital last week. “Susan is joining our staff at just the right time,” said Tim Zwart. clinic manager “Up until this time there has been only one female social worker and lately we’ve had several requests for a woman counselor “ “I’ve worked with several different problem areas." Allred said, “including with victims of panic attacks, anx­ iety disorders, addictive behavior, co-dependency, depression and grief and loss Allred has been with Pine Rest for the past two years, working in Kalamazoo Through the summer. Allred will be working mainly on Monday afternoon and evenings. She will be easing into her schedule slowly since her second child is due in August. When she returns to work in the fail, she plans to increase her cases as the need arises She is a member of the Academy of Social Workers and earned her bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University in 1980. She completed her master's program at Michigan State University. Prior to coming to Pine Rest. Alined worked for a Christian agency. Tri-City Ministries in Grand Haven for seven years. She and Jim. her husband, are planning to move to the Hastings area with their oneyear-old son. Nathan. Her husband is with Transamerica Insurance and works out of Battle Creek. So. a Hastings location will be convenient for them both. Obituaries Tim Zwart, manager of the Pine West Cherry Valley Clinic in Middleville, welcomes Susan Allred, a new social worker for the location. Bertha B. Erway MIDDLEVILLE-Bertha B. Erway, 89, of 11033 Shady Lane, Gun Lake, Middleville, passed away Thursday, June 10, 1993 at her residence. Mrs. Erway was bom on September 11, 1903 in Green­ ville, the daughter of James and Belle (Steele) Tudor. She came to the Hastings area as a child. She attended Hastings schools, graduating from Hast­ ings High School. She was married to Earl M. Erway on July 1, 1925. She lived in Hastings until moving to her present lake home on Gun Lake in 1957. Mrs. Erway was an avid outdoors person enjoying especially gardening, fishing and feeding the geese on Gun Lake. She attended the Middlevil­ le First Baptist Church. Mrs. Erway is survived by son and wife, Edward and Thelma Erway of Gun Lake, Middleville, son and wife, Robert and Mercedes Erway of Hastings; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Tudor of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl on June 29, 1975. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 12, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Bruce N. Stewart officiating. Burial Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association or the Middleville First Baptist Church. Carole A. Venneman------------------------------------------------CALEDONIA - Carole A. Venneman, 53, of 7429 Thor­ napple River Drive, S.E., Cale­ donia, passed away Thursday, June 10, 1993. Mr. Venneman was born on July 8, 1939 in Rock Valley, Iowa, the daughter of Peter VanOtterloo and Clara Houtsma VanOtterloo. She was a cashier and employed with Merril-Lynch for 20 years. She as an A.C. and long time member of TOPS. She was married to Phillip Venneman. Mrs. Venneman is survived by her husband Phil; mother, Clara VanOtterloo of Kent­ wood; brothers and sister, Perry and Patricia VanOtterloo I SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY 4- V ig J of Moline, Linda and Daniel Spetoskey of Grand Rapids, Robert and Marilyn VanOtter­ loo of Jenison; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Glen Bailey of Rockford; many nieces, nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Peter. Funeral services were held Monday, June 14 at Gaines United Brethren Church with Reverend Mark Beers and Reverend Al Tiemeyer offi­ ciating. Burial Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses. TK graduate makes Adrian dean’s list D.D.S. T. Thomas Thatcher of Middleville was among the 252 students named to the 1993 spring dean's list at Adrian College. To achieve this honor, a student must maintain a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and carry at least 12 credit hours of classes. Thatcher, son of Duane and Patricia Thatcher of Mid­ dleville. is a junior, majoring in biology. 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The programs in Mid­ dleville will be at 6 p m. Sun­ day. June 27. and at 7 p.m Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. June 28. 29 and 30 For more information, call the church at 795-9726. 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath Approx. 1178 sq. ft. Jacuzzi • Plush Carpet Oak Cabinets Vinyl Windows Deluxe Throughout 32,990 FLEETWOOD Where /ten/Je comefirst. x-------------------CALL SANDRA AT:----------- TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 850 PINE CREEK. MIDDLEVILLE T. Wm. Hefleran. C.P.M . Properly Mgmt. Inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 �Page 10 I The Sun-and News, Middleville. Ml I June 15. 1993 VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Moy 25. 1993 President Myers colled the meeting to order ot 7 00 p.m. Present Broy. French. Mugridge Oliver ond Schell mger Absent VondenBerg Minutes of the Moy 11. 1993 meeting were opproved os reod letter reod from C Tec Coble onnouncing Chonnel 31 is operational Monoger Mans hum updated Council on meeting with DNR ond Prein ond Newhof. Bray moved thot council op prove the budget amendment of 55 000 00 from the General Fund Environmental Control transfer to General Fund Parking Lots and Sidewalks. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried Manager Manshum re­ questing Council authorize the hiring of two summer employees. This matter tabled till next meeting. Employees appreciation day. tabled Bray moved that Council ap­ prove the agreement between Borry County Rood Commission ond Village of Middleville for resurfacing West State Rood ond also authorize President Myers to sign the agreement Support by Oliver 5 ayes ond 1 noy. AAo tion carried. Discussion held on proposed mining operations Village Planner VonderPloeg presented Council with zoning ordinance amendments French moved that Council adopt the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments. Support by Bray. Roll call Bray aye French aye Mugridge aye Oliver aye Schellmger aye. and Myers aye. Motion corned Bray moved that Council adopt the proposed resolution to on nex five (5) properties located on Grand Rapids Street Support by Schellmger. Roll coll Bray aye. French aye Mugridge aye Oliver aye Schellmger aye ond Myers aye. Motion carried. Village attorney Youngsmo updated Council on the l.D.F.A. President Myers requesting property committee to look into further annexation ond come back to council with recommendations. With no further business Oliver moved for adjournment Support by Broy Ayes all. Cor ned Meeting adjourned at 8 17 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (410) CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • June 16,1993 • 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurer Report 5. Campau Lake Sewer Update 6. Consumers Power Franchise Agreement 7. Planning Commission Report 8. Dog Ordinance - 2nd Reading 9. Alaska Hall Agreement 10. Cable Franchise Fees 11. Future Growth Committee Report 12. Library Board Report 13. Any Other Business (414) Before leaving school for the summer, CHS students elected next year's Student Congress representatives ond officers. Seated in front, from the left, are Lindy Burrows, Sarah Shoemaker and Sarah Poll. Sitting behind them, from the left, are Chad Paalman, Jenny Young, Sheri Vredevoogd, Anne Whisner. David Uyl and Heather VonEnk. In the back row, from the left, are Heidi Hoekstra, Jonci Warner, Katie Sobczek, Angela Wilkinson, Brett Long and Brent Boncher. Boncher will serve as president and Burrows as treasurer. Next year's Congress secretary, Amy Perkins, is not pictured. Also missing are representatives Joelle Busman, Amy Schlasley, Jenn Myers and Jaimie Oatley. Student Congress reps and class officers elected at CHS VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 28, 1993, at 7:00 P.M., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public meeting at the Caledonia Village and Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Caledonia Community Schools for a special land use for the following public school purposes upon and within the following described lands: A. A proposed special land use to place, install, construct and use a freestanding permanent sign to identify and promote the Caledonia Community Education services on property located on or about 330 Johnson Street and upon lands legally described as follows: That part of the East of the West Vfe of Section commencing at the intersection of West line and North line of Johnson Street, thence East 271.3 feet thence North 198 feet thence East 58.7 feet thence North 132 feet thence East 95 feet thence North 198 feet thence East 132 feet thence North 66 feet thence West 132 feet thence northerly to a point 348 feet North and 418 feet East of the SW corner of SE 1A NW thence North to a point 200 feet South of MC RR right of way thence South to the place of beginning, Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested special land use. Dated: June 10, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA <4i3> Chosen by their classmates as their officers for the 1993-94 school year are Chad Paalman, (back left) junior president; Julie Tuinstra, junior treasurer; Drew Hale, junior vice president; Sheri Vredevoogd, sophomore president; Sarah Berends, sophomore secretary and Eric Rogers, sophomore vice president. In the front row, from the left, are Senior Treasurer Ben Diehl, President Sarah Poll, Secretary Beckie Risdon and Sophomore Treasurer Aaron Priskorn. Not pictured are Jon Van Ryn, senior vice president; Katie Post, junior vice president; Holly Pelletier, freshman president and Rachael Comegys, freshman secretary. • VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE • Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing on the revised proposed Middleville Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Plan. The Village of Middleville is applying for a State of Michigan Revolving Loan Fund low interest bond issue. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments on the revised Project Plan and the environmental impact of the revised project. There will be a presentation of user costs, including Debt Retirement, Operation & Maintenance as a monthly rate and hook up charges. A copy of the revised Project Plan will be available at the Village Hall for review during normal business hours. PUBLIC HEARING July 15, 1993 DATE: 7:00 P.M. TIME: LOCATION: Village of Middleville 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the public hearing, or by sending written com­ ments to the Village of Middleville at the address above prior to close of business on July 15, 1993. Dated: June 4, 1993 Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (488) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 15, 1993 / Page 11 CHS grad excels on the diamond for Calvin College by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Freshman Mark Uy I was no stranger to the Calvin College baseball staff when he arrived on campus last fall. A long-time participant in the Calvin summer baseball camps, Uyl now is putting to good use all that he learned over those vacation months His knowledge of the game and his contributions both at the plate and at first base have earned him a starting position on the Calvin varsity, said Knights head coach Jeff Pettmga “Mark started coming to our camps at a very young age. and he has gained a knowledge of baseball that is just outstanding." he said “He is a very gcxxl student in the classroom, but also he is a student of the game of baseball He knows where to play and he makes the right moves “ Calvin’s City Majors baseball team. “It's a pretty busy schedule." he grinned The son of Jane and Jim Uyl of Caledonia. Mark said he plans to major in secondary education with a social studies specialization, but then, he hasn’t quite given up a long­ time dream of becoming a professional umpire. “Going to umpire school is still in the back of my mind, too." he said But he does like working with kids, and they seem to like him. loo. “I think he’s an excellent role model because he’s work­ ed so hard personally to be a better athlete." commented Pettmga. Uyl made enough “right moves" his freshman season to earn the starting first base position about midway through the season, though he started as a designated hitter. His bat had already won him the approval of his coaches, as he hit 313 in the first half of the season His on-base average was 500 for the second highest on the team, and his three doubles earned him a 500 slugging percentage. “He started out as a DH because he's a left-handed hit­ ter. and we face so many right-handed pitchers." said Pettmga. “Then we decided to try him at first, and he did very well. The other players fdt the team was stronger with him there, especially since the original first baseman has the arm and foot speed for good outfield play. “So he moved into our star- Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! [From Our Readers Setting the record straight To the editor: I am writing this letter to in­ form your readers that the ar tide regarding the three Mid dlcvillc School Board can­ didates did not accurately reflect my views for seeking this nomination • I was seeking the nomination to improve com­ munication and integration between parental concerns and school district improve­ ment goals. • I never mentioned anything regarding foreign language and i» is clearly not my biggest concern. • How I voted on Proposal A was a personal issue and my permission was never sought nor given to print my view. • I am in favor of the Headlee override, it was discussed with the author, however it did not show up in the article. • I recommend that in the future a public forum be held by the school district for school board candidates. This will allow the public to hear the views of its candidates first hand and will eliminate the embarrassment of views not accurately reflected in print Michael Andrusiak Editor's Note: We disagree How Mr. Andrusiak feels about a school issue as impor­ tant as Proposal A is not just a personal matter if he is a school board candidate. Fur­ ther. if he is interviewed by a reporter, no permission is needed to print what he says. Also, it is interesting that Mr. Andrusiak says here that he favors the Headlee over­ ride. The Grand Rapids Press reported that he opposes it. “ He’s a positive kid who's not caught up in his ego. like And some young athletes we re glad to have’ him in our program. He knows where to play, when to play and when to make the throw “It's really been fun." said Uyl of his first collegiate season “I feel very good about making the team, and I think I can do better Uyl said he is working <hji several hours a day to im­ prove his strength and conditioning. “I'm looking forward to the summer and to next season But I’ll also be doing a lot of studying. College classes arc tough CHS graduate Mark Uyl completed a successful freshman baseball season at Calvin College, earning a starting position at first base on the varsity squad. ting lineup and played there the rest of the season. “He has done a very credi­ ble job in making that big ad­ justment from high school to college play ’ He plays with in­ telligence. and he talks and lets the rest of the team know what’s going on All in all, we’re very hopeful for him after what he’s been able to accomplish as a freshman.” Unofficially, Uyl ended the collegiate season with about 60 putouts, two assists and one error for a nearly perfect fielding percentage. The Knights finished the season 15-19 and 7-9 in the MIAA conference, good for fourth place. Uyl. who is attending Calvin on a merit scholarship. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 28, 1993, at 7:00 P.M., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public meeting at the Caledonia Village and Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Caledonia Community Schools for a special land use for the following public school purposes upon and within the following described lands: A. A proposed special land use to place, install, construct and use a freestanding permanent sign to identify and promote the Caledonia Community Education Child Care services on property located on or about 330 Johnson Street and upon lands legally described as follows: That part of the East V2 of the West V2 Section commencing at the intersection of West Vb line and North line of Johnson Street, thence East 271.3 feet thence North 198 feet thence East 58.7 feet thence North 132 feet thence East 95 feet thence North 198 feet thence East 132 feet thence North 66 feet thence West 132 feet thence northerly to a point 348 feet North and 418 feet East of the SW corner of SE 1A NW 14 thence North to a point 200 feet South of MC RR right of way thence South to the place of beginning, Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested special land use. Dated: June 10, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA <413 M Per Bag ] ...of Peat Moss, Cow Manure, Top £ Soil, Bark Nuggets, Michigan Peat, g Potting Soil and Cypress Mulch * played first base, pitched and caught for the Fighting Scots baseball team. Named the CHS Male Athlete of the Year as a senior, he also played football and basketball. To youngsters in the Caledonia community baseball program, he is a familiar man in blue behind the plate, and he has refereed and coached in the youth and middle school basketball pro­ gram. Last year he coached in the CHS football program as well. This summer, he will be coaching one week of baseball camp for the Caledonia Com­ munity Education program and umping games for the Grand Rapids Connie Mack League. He also is playing on Limit 9 Bags Per Coupon • Only 1 Coupon needed Per Purchase Weed your lawn as you feed it with 24-3-6 WEED & FEED Broad Leaf Control Lawn Food with Micronutrients 40 lb. Bag Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 East Main, Caledonia 891-8108 • OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 28, 1993, at 7:00 P.M., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public meeting at the Caledonia Village and Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Caledonia Community Schools for a special land use for the following public school purposes upon and within the following described lands: A. A proposed special land use to place, install, construct and use a freestanding permanent sign to identify and promote the Caledonia Elementary School on property located on or about 9770 Duncan Lake Road and upon lands legally described as follows: That part of the East Vi, SW 1/4, Section 29, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the East line of Duncan Lake Avenue at a point 66.0 feet East and 1320 feet North of the SW corner of said East Vi, SW 14; thence East 700.87 feet, parallel with the South line of said Section 29, to a line being the Southerly extension of the East line of Terrace Street, as platted in Kennedy’s Addition; thence Northerly 378.88 feet on said extended line, to the SW corner of Lot 9, Kennedy’s Addition; thence West 215.31 feet, to the SW corner of Lot 4; thence North 231.0 feet; thence West 480.70 feet; parallel with Johnson Street, to the East line of Duncan Lake Avenue; thence South 605.57 feet, to the place of beginning. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested special land use. Dated: June 10, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA <4ii) �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 15, 1993 Sponsorships, donations w/7/ helf) pay the way^ Local AAU teams prepare for national competition by Barbara <isall Staff Writer If you compete, you dream of being the best, whether in basketball, table tennis or the Science Olympiad. So. making it to the top is the thrill of a lifetime for a competitor or a team, whether amateur or professional For two local AAU girls’ basketball teams, just such an experience is right around the corner Both squads are members of the AAU Western Lakers Club, and each placed high enough in the AAU state tournament to qualify in their age divisions for the AAU na­ tional championship tour­ naments this summer But traveling to Chat tanooga. Tenn . where the 18 and under team will compete, or to Hartford, Connecticut, where the 12 and under team will play, is not a cheap undertaking At the nationals, the teams follow the Olympic tradition of parading into the arena with flags and banners, and each team wants to wear matching warmups that identify it. Plus, the double-elimination tournament lasts for 10 days, with each team guaranteed at least four games. That means not only lodging, but also meals for 15 active (and hungry) teenagers and their coaches. To help defray the $10,000 it will cost to outfit the team and pay their travel costs to Hartford, parents of the younger leakers team have launched a quest for donations from businesses and fnends. Deborah Choryan. chair­ woman of the 12-and-under team's fund-raising commit­ tee. said that corporate spon- AAU I sorships have been establish­ ed. ranging from $3,000 to $500. Individuals or companies who provide the top sponsor­ ships will have their corporate or company logo emblazoned on the girls’ warmups, ban­ ners and socks. They also will receive free advertising in next year’s regional program and. at the least, receive a cer­ tificate of sponsorship from the team. The parents say they are ecstatic that Pepsi Cola has agreed to underwrite the $3,000 sponsorship They also have set up six $1,500 sponsorships, a $1,000 spon­ sorship and a $500 sponsorship. Personal sponsorships or SAVE 20-50% Everytime You Grocery Shop GUARANTEED! — Choice not chance — Save on name brand products you use every day For more information and order form send SASE to RNJ Company P.O. BOX 411 J, Middleville, Ml 49333 The 12 and under AAU Western Lakers team represents many area schools: Katie Wolfe (front left) is from Cedar Springs Samanatha Choryan Caledonia. Jessica Kruer, Ada: Katie Bishop (second row, left). Forest Hills: Brooke Galiert. Caledonia; Kate Prominski Rockford; Jennifer Newsone Kentwood: Coach Kurt Galiert; Coach Steve Bishop (third row, left); Brianne Galiert, Caledonia: Jennifer Doyle. Middleville; Sarah Born (back row, left), Caledonia; Meagan Ashby. Kent­ wood and Mary Campione, Grand Rapids. Not pictured is Jennifer Neilsen of Lake Odessa. I donations in any amount are welcome, and donors will receive a thank-you certificate from the team. Choryan said Ole Tacos recent!) donated 25 percent of its revenues from one Saturday night’s business to the cause, and the team will run the concession stand at the June 19 Rogers Plaza Three-on-Three Blacktop Tournament The girls also are selling sub sandwiches made by the Bun Basket (three meats, three cheeses at SI .75 each) and Choryan said to call 891 -9224 or 891-9368 to order. The parents of the 18 and under team, which will play in Chattanooga, have decided to underwrite their daughters' expenses, she added, so only the younger team is involved in all the fund-raising activities. However, both teams had to compete successfully at the regional and state levels to qualify for the national games. The regional tournament was held in April, and the state tournament the weekend of May 8 in Caledonia. The Choryans explained that the Lakers AAU Club has five different age-level teams, beginning with 11 and under girls. There are two 12 and under teams, a 13 and under team, a 16 and under team and the 18 and under team About 385 families from throughout the Grand Rapids area are involved in the club. The 12 and under team, for instance, is made up of girls from Kentwood. Forest Hills. Caledonia. Grand Rapids. Middleville. Ada. Lake Odessa. Rockford and Cedar Springs. The Choryans said they are excited for their daughter and her teammates to have the ex­ perience of playing other teams from around the country. “The level of competition is exquisite." said Dr. Richard Choryan. “In playing teams from other states, they not only see what those girls can do on the court, but they meet them, talk to them . It's just good to see the interaction among the girls here in Michigan, to say nothing of meeting girls from all areas of the country “We really like the attitude, too. You go out to try to win. of course, but if you lose, well, it's just a game "As parents, we’ve been very proud of the way the team has played and represented the area, proud of the character they’ve displayed on the court, and we’re happy to see them rewarded by making it to nationals. “They haven’t stooped to any of the trash talking we’ve run into sometimes, and they've supported each other and really grown as a team. •‘They’ve learned to deal with failures as well as sue cesses, and we believe they’ll represent Michigan very well.” The team is coached by Steve Bishop from Forest Hills, with assistance from Kun Gallen, of Caledonia Galiert also coaches the older team. Anyone interested in help ing the girls get to Hartford should contact either of the above numbers as soon as possible, as play begins June 25. “It feels really great,*' said team member Samantha Choryan about going to the nationals “Wc worked so hard, and it's good to see our hard work pay off.’’ FLOWERS you just can t live without! EVERYTHING is on SALE Flats of Annuals are only s6.99 (Reg. $8.50) LOWEST PRICE IN TWO YEARS! Our Own Fresh Homegrown STRAWBERRIES U-PICK COMING L$OON! S & S Farm Market AND GREENHOUSE 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON SAT ■? to B < N 12 to 5 Cat is ‘out of the bag’ at library The Caledonia Library's own resident cat. Deuce, is definitely not in the bag, but the popular feline is featured on the book bags now being sold at the library Proceeds from the sale will go towards buying additional shelving for the library collection. Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Driver (must have CDL) and General Labor NEED APPROXIMATELY MID-JULY & AUGUST 1993 Apply Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 616/374-8837 can FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Twin City Foods, Inc 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE E.OE. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 15, 1993 I Page 13 The 50-yord-dosh wos just one of the events that Page Elementary fifth-graders hod a chance to compete in. McFall first grade teacher Pat Thatcher watches as her students pass a balloon up-and-over during field days last week. West Elementary students and their families were treated to a pig roast and luau held on the school grounds. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES First grade teacher Shelley Erb encourages her students to pass a water balloon under to the next one os fast as they could. Poge students worked hard when they competed in the wheelbarrow race. This team is determined to get to the finish line no matter what. Poge Physical Education teacher John Dussia directed the field day fun and frolic. He wonted to be sure to dress for the occasion so he sported a hot and shades The village council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, the 22nd day of June, 1993, in the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1993 village operating millage rate. The Village levied 12.50 mils in 1992. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, pur­ suant to Act 5 of Public Acts 1982, the Village will only be able to levy 11.71 mils in 1993. However, the village has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authoriz­ ed millage rate. In order to maintain basic municipal services, the Village proposes to levy an additional 0.79 mils (0.79 per $ 1,000.00 SEV) above the 11.71 mil base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 12.50 mils ($12.50 per $1,000.00 SEV). This will provide an estimated 6.75% increase in Village operating revenues over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. The village council will take action on a proposed resolution to increase its millage rate at a regular meeting immediately following the public hearing. Should the additional millage rate not be approved by the council, the Village would receive an increase in tax revenues over 1992 operating revenues of only 4.79%. Public comment on this proposed in­ crease is welcome at the public hearing. June 8, 1993 Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 15, 1993 TK 8th graders honored recently This year's eighth grade class hod over 190 students. They were honored for their achievements and congratulated os they leave middle school and head to TK Hioh in the fall. Gordon Dahlgren, Thornapple Kellogg Middle School principal presents a certificate of achievement to sixth-grader Jennifer Laansma, the top of her class in academics. 3-1 There was a three-way tie for top honors in the eighth-grade class. All of them had straight A s. They ore (from left) Misty Blain, Steven Dodd, and Heather Welsh. Lucas Weatherheod (left) was the top of the seventh-graders. With him are the two runners up, David Beckering and Monique Rodriquez. T V P7! your Fencing Center Cindy Herring, a TK Middle School parent, was given a certificate of appreciation for time she has volunteered to the middle school. She took care of making cassette tapes used in the special education program. • Decking • Treated Deck Posts • Cedar Posts • Railing • Accessories • • Stock & Field Fencing • Poultry Fencing & Netting • • Barbed Wire • Stockade Panels • • Utility Fabric • Electric Fence • No graduation including that from middle school goes off without any emotion. As the eighth graders filed out during the final roll, teachers and fellow students shook hands, hugged, and even shed a few tears. Caledonia Lumber ns kinsey Company 891-8143 VTSA‘ 10500 RIVERDALE ROAD Thomapple Kellogg Schools • 10 Acres with approx. 472’ Coldwater River Frontage • Peaceful, private setting • Large Contemporary walk-out • Great Room with Brick Fireplace, cathedral ceilings • Large Country Kitchen • Formal Dining Room with Sliders to Deck • Master Bedroom has river view, walk in closet & large private bath • 2 additional Bedrooms & bath • LofUStudy • Approx 2600 sq ft, Plus unfinished walk-out level • Pnced at $225,000 Call Tom Paarlberg 868 7625 or Greenridge Realty, Inc. 281 2100 GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. S IB �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 15, 1993 I Page 15 Thornapple Kellogg runner-up in softball regional action Holwerda's single to score the winning run. They scored five times in the first inning, one more in the second, three in the fourth and three in the fifth. The only Redskins' hit came in the second inning when Adrian Trzebiatowski hit a bullet to short stop Melissa Middleton's left. She was able to knock it down but unable to make the play at first. Offensively for the Tro­ jans. Holwerda was the hot bat going three for four in the game Also aiding in the offense was Osborne. She stepped up to the plate four times and never had an official at bat. She had two sacrifices and two walks. The Red­ skins pitcher gave up 10 walks. The game was called in the fifth under the mercy rule. In the championship game, the Middleville team was stymied by Wyoming Park s pitcher, Melissa Ger­ ber. Her double wind-up and blistering fast ball had the Trojans back on their heels and swinging a slow bat. Middleville was only able to scatter six hits against the team which had only given up one run in the bid to be region champion. Traci Campbell pitched for Middleville in the game. She was relieved by Berg in the fifth inning. Middleville made it to the regionals by defeating Cale­ donia the previous week to win the districts. The runner-up team con­ sisted of Katie Berg. Mindy Truer, Lisa Closser. Kim Holwerda. Becky Holwerda, Vikki Jansen. Shannon McMurray. Angie Gutier­ rez, Amy Snider. Traci Campbell, Jamie Strater, Melissa Middleton. Amanda Osborne. Katie Curtis, Julie Weidman and Amanda Nee­ son. mmH by T.L. Stenzelbarton Thornapple Kellogg’s Katie Berg pitched a onehitter Saturday to help her team take runner-up in the regional softball championships against Belding 11-0. In the championship bid. the Lady Trojans fell to Wyoming Park, 11-0, at the games held in Belding. In the first game. Berg struck out 10 batters, in­ cluding the order in the bot­ tom of the third. In Belding's only real threat of the game, they had runners on second and third with one out. Berg struck out the next two batters to end the inning. Trojan short stop Becky Holwerda started the scor­ ing in the top of the first in­ ning She hit a hard single between short stop and sec­ ond base. She promptly stole second on the first pitch to Amanda Osborne. She ux>k third on a passed ball and came home on Kim Belding third baseman Kim Borgman (top photo) throws out a Trojan who's sacrifice bunt moved the runner on first into scoring position. Ceremonial burning is proper way to dispose of Old Glory Caledonia Legion Post to retire worn out flags June 17 J Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia American Post .305 invites the public to bring in their old. worn or tat­ tered American flags for pro­ per and respectful disposal. The flags will be burned during a ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday. June 17. at the Legion Hall. 9548 Cherry Valley (M-37), said Post Commander Tom Zigler The post also will have quality replacement flags available for sale, with a 3 x 5- foot flag costing $20; a 4 x 6- foot flag, $25 and a 5 x 8-foot flag. $35. Residents can drop off their old flags at the Post any time, with someone usually there between noon and 10 p.m. ex­ cept on Sundays. Zigler said. Anyone unable to bring in his or her flag or who has ques­ tions should call the post at 891-1882 for assistance or information. Angie Gutierrez (photo at right) hustles home to score one of five runs the Lady Trojans made in the first inning of their game against Belding. The Boss is Back. $4,500‘ The White GT-1855. ONLY We call it the Monster Mower; you'll call it a dream! 5 123" This 18 HP brute features a PER MONTH shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission, hydraulic lift, and massive shaft-driven 50" mower deck. It makes easy work of the toughest chores. Extra-large 27" rear wheels provide extra traction and clearance. Three point hitch is standard. CMS art class paints local sign The Caledonia Formers Elevator this spring commissioned a mural to be designed and painted by CMS art teacher Paulo DeRoos' second hour class. Members of the class each submitted a sketch for the mural, and Elevator employees picked Jason Bishop s idea, which shows a barn silhoutted against a rising sun. Here DeRoos and some of the art students present the finished work to Elevator employees Tim Smith (with cap), Afe Bos and Don Burd. Maple Valley implement, inc. ■ ■ A KA ■ 4A BA dbi B BA 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville (517) 852-1910 required Al’H I* 9X - where . retpiffcU by tow. a kneer AIK nuy E*ZZLDl13 �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 15, 1993 For Rent Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3M5 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. ntiques <£ Collectible: EXPERT FURNITURE REFINISHING All hand strip­ ping & hand rubbed finishes. Call Sam for free estimates. 868-0268. Business Services CUSTOM BULLDOZING Sand and gravel. Macomber, Diggin* and Dozing* 868-7166. 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Her written report on the subject also is available to fair visitors. Dutton Christian fifth­ graders displayed projects on topics ranging from electricity to erosion al their science fair held Fri., May 21. Parents and elementary students all were invited to hear the students explain and demonstrate their projects, which they chose from any topic in their science book that interested them. They were required to design a visual display, such as a model. chart or pictures They also had to accompany the visual component with a written report and outline which complied with the for mat the students had learned in class. Then, for the actual fair, each student had to be prepared with an oral explana lion of the “how’s” and “why’s” of his or her project. Faro ’ s Italian Pizza Caledonia’s Finest. 891-9287 • Pan Pizza • Bread Stix • Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Buy One Sub at Regular Price. Get the Second Sub for only... e^gg E»cluOes Mi olher diKOunli. coupons or free offers V ■ ** ** ■ ________ Faro s Pizza — Caledonia__________ Buy One Pizza at Regular Price and Get One for... ANYTIME tAQQ NO COUPON NEEDED V > LIMITED TIME OFFER - SAME VALUE OR LESS —_________ Large 14’’ Pizzaej-gg pepperoni J No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Offer PICK UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 100% Heel CheeM neats uiuroua cvsrotttas sar taour fAMrs ruiA NOW OPEN — Outside Deck for ______ Dining and Dancing______ On M-37 North of Middleville Open 7 Days a Week Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30-10.30 pm; Frl. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M 37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-06-22.pdf 795d66fe5ca9996a9e11aa932720f70e PDF Text Text 12/30/99 The Sun Hastings Publ icLibrary 121 Church HASilSCS PUBIICUffTTHTTnATB 17’ S CHI SCH st BULK RATE 4-KS8 |U. S. POSTAGE F Hastings, HI. 49056 D IDS PAID Hastings. MI 49051 Permit No. 7 SV Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 1993-94 SEV BY CATEGORY More students, less revenue means budget trimming Despite millage renewal,Caledonia schools face $900,000 shortfall by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Though often touted as a "wealthy" district, the Cale­ donia Schools will be doing their fair share of penny pinching, even though vot­ ers last week approved re­ newal of the school's operat­ ing millage. Local residents who saw their property assessments jump this year by as much as 25 percent may find it hard to believe that Caledo­ nia school officials are wrestling with a $922,745 deficit for 1993-94 Those same hard-hit prop­ erty owners may find it even more difficult to believe that lower school revenues are the reason for the budget shortfall. "I’m sure people out there will say. "Who's she trying to kid?'" said Caledonia Business Manager Judi Dean. "But despite the fact that many of our residents saw double digit assessment in­ creases this year, some of our big commercial taxpay- ers saw decreases or zero in­ creases in their assessments. "When it’s all averaged out. our overall tax revenue increased only about 4 per­ cent. On the other hand, we expect an enrollment in­ crease of about 100 students next year, and that means we ll need teachers and books for those students, so our operating expenses will go up." Dean said. "Plus we have a contract that calls for a salary and benefits increase of about 8 percent for our teachers. When 80 percent of your ex­ penditures increase by 8 percent, but you have only a 4 percent increase in tax rev­ enue, you end up in a deficit situation." Revenues from state and federal sources and other transactions also did not come in as high as expected, she said. The Caledonia School Board, however, already had agreed that this year it would not take more than $500,000 from its fund balance to cover any deficit. As a re- No. 283 I June 22, 1993 3.76% 2.64%' 2.02% 39.86% □ RESOENTIAL ■ COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ■ DEVELOPMENTAL □ AGFOCULTURAL □ irrurES suit, the board now is look­ ing at trimming $422,745 from the budget to meet that goal. Next year's budget already shows a decrease in capital outlay, and no new money Shortfall ax pactad, P. 2 51.71% This graphic shows the relative proportions of each land use category compris­ ing the tax base for the Caledonia Community Schools. Even though many homeowners were hit with higher assessments this year, commercial and in­ dustrial uses now provide the greatest share of school tax base in Caledonia, easing the burden on homeowners. Romph elected to second school board term Headlee override keeps $557,170 in TK Schools District budget by Margaret Fow ler Staff Writer Approval of an override of the Headlee Amendment in the school election on June 14, has allowed the Thomapple Kellogg School District to keep revenue from assessment increases. According to Steve Garrett. TK superintendent, that revenue will amount to $557,170. The Head lee Amendment requires school districts to roll back their millage rates whenever local property assessments rise faster than the rate of inflation. The final vote on this over­ ride was 761 yes votes to 614 no. “Even with the override, district finances will be tight," said Garrett. With the cost of inflation and the fact that Proposal A failed statewide (even though it was passed in the TK school district), Garrett said he is not sure how much money in state aid the district will be receiv­ ing for the upcoming year. He also noted that substan­ tial budget cuts were made last year. “We pared a lot out of last year’s budget.“ Garrett said. “Many of those areas cannot be cut again.” Because the regular school Saa TK overrides Headlee, P2 Wendy Romph Council does not override Headlee Tax Amendment Caledonia lowers resident taxes Middleville Lions Club now taking orders for calendars Middleville Lions (from left) Jerry Stogroy, Craig Ke­ nyon, and Rusty Kermeen along with Donna Stogroy who helps with calendar planning display a copy of last year's calendar. The new one will run from September 1993 to August 1994. Orders for calendars and personalized imprints con be placed with Craig Kenyon at 795-9266 Rusty Kermeen at 795-3318. or Jerry Stogroy at 795-3202. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Village resi­ dents will have $8,853.70 more in their collective pocket since a vote by the Village Council last week will lower taxes this year by .553 mills. This means a rollback of 55c for each $1,000 of a property's SEV. or state equalized valuation. The lowered tax levy re­ sulted when the council voted against overriding the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment, which requires a rollback whenever the rate of increase in property tax assessments surpasses the rate of inflation. The Village has levied a 10-mill operational tax for years. At its June 7 Truth in Taxation Hearing, however, the council discussed ' send­ ing a positive message" to its residents in view of all the negative publicity about "not just the village, but about government in gen­ eral, right up to Washing­ ton." Only one resident attended the hearing, and he said he had come to express his support of the council. "I think you folks are do­ ing a great job," he said. He added that he had no objection to paying the 10 mills. The council, however, agreed that it could probably do without the $8,853 and at its June 14 regular meeting, officially agreed to the roll­ back to 9.447 mills. The lowered tax rate does not necessarily mean village residents will pay less in taxes, but it does keep taxes about the same as w hat most residents paid last year, said Clerk Jackie Cherry. "Those who made substan­ tial improvements to their property and those whose as­ sessments really jumped, will probably still see an in­ crease Otherwise, the effect of the rollback is that most people will pay about the same." she explained. In other business, the council: • Approved a contract with Wilcox Associates for the completion of the design and bidding of the new waste wa­ ter treatment plant (See re­ lated story). • Approved sending DPW employee Buff Rodgers to a class on working in "con­ fined space" so Rodgers and his crew meet OSHA stan­ dards while repairing defec­ tive manholes in the village sewer system. • Agreed to a proposal from T.J. Miller of Moline to trim, remove, cable and fertilize village trees for $2,195. • Supported the recom­ mendation of the Planning Commission and approved the Caledonia Community Schools site plan for the 9,000-squarc fool high school addition • Authorized its attorney to prepare a new ordinance revising village fees. • Authorized the purchase of a Penn Central railroad Sm Vilage Iowan taxes, P. 2 In This Issue... • C3 wages successful effort to get two-acre lot size on ballot • Middleville votes to give taxpayers ‘a break’ • Thornapple Twp. OKs Duncan Lake Special Assessment District • Caledonia sewer plant moves forward with contract signing �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 22, 1933 Question will appear in next scheduled election C3 wages successful effort to get two-acre lot size on ballot by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township citizen organization called C3 has succeeded in forcing a referendum on whether the Township Board can deviate from a two-acre rural lot requirement The group began a petition drive to demand the referen dum after the Township Board in April appoved a residential planned unit development (PUD) in which the average lot size is under two acres Township ordinance requires a two-acre lot size in the rural residential zone where the development would be built Caledonia Township Clerk Pat Snyder said at last week's Township Board meeting that C3 had turned in 259 signatures of which 234 were valid. According to law. the group needed to collect 176 valid signatures to get on the ballot in the next scheduled township election, which is not until August. 1994 The controversy arose when the Township Planning Com­ mission and a majority of the Township Board voted to ap­ prove developer Doug Bouma's plan for a housing development at the comer of 60th and Buttnck. an area zoned rural residential Bouma offered several con­ cessions to the township in return for getting about five more homesites included in his plan than the two-acre minimum would have allowed. Township officials, although divided on the issue, finally approved the PUD because Bouma's offer which includes jxiving a section of 60th and providing some fire protection to the area was con­ sidered a financial advantage for the whole township They argued that the flexibility of a PUD could allow some devia­ tion from the zoning or­ dinance. especially when the township as a whole would benefit Neighbors of the proposed project disagreed, stating that allowing this PUD was sidestepping the ordinance, and also setting a precedent for other developments They began to pet it kmi for a referendum on whether the board must adhere to the twoacre lot size, and turned in their petitions June 10. Both Snyder and Township Supervisor Jerry Good have said the township does not have the several thousand dollars it would take to hold a special election on the ques­ tion. The referendum, therefore, will wait until the August. 1994 elect ion unless the stale calls for a special election before that time Legally. Bouma's PUD is valid until overthrown by a referendum He could not be reached for comment on whether he intends to proceed with the development before knowing the outcome of the referendum Township officials also are waiting for a legal decision on who is responsible for the cost if 60<h Street is paved and then the PUD is overthrown by a referendum SHORTFALL EXPECTED, from front page— budgeted for technology. The only increases are for salaries, which arc based on previous contracts, and for higher utility expenses. Dean said. At Tuesday s budget hear­ ing, she presented figures that showed total revenues projected at $15,973,343 and total expenditures estimated at $16,896,088, leaving the $922,745 disparity. The board has approved the new budget with the un­ derstanding that in addition to taking $500,000 from the fund balance, the board must cut another $422,745 from line items in the budget to balance revenue and expendi­ tures. The general fund budget includes instructional mate­ rials and programs, em­ ployee salaries and benefits and all educational support services such as administra­ tion. maintenance, trans­ portation, out-of-district spe­ cial education and capital outlay. The cafeteria budget, which is separate from the general fund, projects rev­ enues at $519,524, narrowly exceeding estimated expen­ ditures of $518,624. The increased enrollment and trimming the $422,000 from the budget means the district will be decreasing next year's per-pupil spend­ ing from $6,542/pupil to $6,336/pupil. Dean said. "But in Caledonia, the perpupil figure does include such expenditures as trans­ portation,” she added. "Of the $6,336 we spend on each student, $375 goes for transportation. "So when people compare districts by per-pupil spend­ ing. it’s important to know just what that figure in­ cludes. In East Grand Rapids, for instance, trans­ portation is not included be­ cause they don't have to bus students. So to compare us to that district really is not comparing apples to apples." She said that districts in the county hope to set up uniform criteria for future per/pupil spending figures. She pointed out also that it is the Caledonia district's high SEV (state equalized valuation) that allows it to operate on one of the lowest, if not the lowest, millage rates in the county. Other positive news for Caledonia homeowners is that 51.71 percent of the school tax base comes from commerc ial and industrial sources, with less than 40 percent coming from residential property owners (See graphic .) "This is a plus for our homeowners to have this kind of tax base.*' she said. But with less money com­ ing in than anticipated, Dean said school board members. ‘The Duke’ steps out of past for Father's Day What could please a Western movie buff more than a visit' from the Duke' himself! That's the surprise Joe and Sarah Wenger of Middleville planned for their Dad, Dan, as a combination birthday and Father's Day present. In cahoots with their mom, Anne, they got several of Wenger's old movie posters framed at Rainbow's End, including this this mighty tall 60-inch poster of John Wayne. Hap­ py Father's Day, pilgrim.' administrators and staff will be looking for ways to cut costs to meet the budget. Community members also are invited to share their ideas. "If someone in the com­ munity has an idea about how we can do something more cost effectively, we hope they will contact us. We’re looking for ways that we can save money without hurting educational pro­ grams,” she said. TK OVERRIDES HEADLEE, from front board meeting would have fallen on election day, the board chose to postpone their regular meeting until Mon­ day. June 21. In the meantime, the finance committee has been meeting to begin on the pro­ posed budget for the next school year. in the school board race for one seat, incumbent Wendy VILLAGE LOWERS TAXES, from front casement on Main Street for $1,000, provided clear title to the easement is obtained. • Approved re-appointing Lode ma Schroder and Jay Shook to the library board. • Agreed to become certi­ fied to regulate cable televi­ sion rates in the village, and authorized not more than $100 for the required study on what rates should be in a competitive situation. Romph won a second four year term on the school board. When the results were tallied, Romph had 529 votes. Bill Johnson got 410 votes, and Michael Andrusiak had 324. Romph is the current Vice President of the school board. She has also served as Secretary and is on several sub-committecs of the board. Rosenberger School reunion Attention classmates... parents and teachers. The Rosenberger School Reunion will be held on Sunday, June 27, at 1:30 p.m. at the Ed­ ward Schrock home at 11204 76th St., Clarksville Please bring a dish to pass and table service. For more information, call (616) 868-6350. For SUMMER TIME Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Joe Boxer Prints Black & White Cow Prints Plisse • Eyelet • Madras Plaids Interlock Knit 33% OFF b Stock PATTERNS I i McCall’s • Kwik Sew • Simplicity Sewing Machine Repair by MU 101 218 E State St., Hastings 945-9673 SMrt.,9.. HULST cleaners WCX UR STATION �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 22. 1993 / Page 3 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School ‘honor roll’ named 8th Grade All A’s - Jolene Batdorff. Steve Dood, Shan Drum­ mond. Luke Middleton, Meagan Roon. Eric Walker. West. Misty Heather................ ..... Blain. Jeremy Doornbos. Dean Laansma. Bob Mosey, Tracy Schondelmayer. Kaye Weaver. Jaclyn Zoerner Aaron Ball. Kevin Doyle Curt Martin. Laura Reed Monica Verkerke. Heathe Welsh. Emily Zuidersma. Superintendent’s Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg “Thanks” to the voters Before 1 write my last “Superintendent's Comer” for the 1992/93 year I need to clear up last week's. Due to all of the end of year activities and the election I did not write a column last week which would have been in the June 15 edition of the Sun and News However, a “Superintendent’s Comer” did appear After reading the column. 1 believe that it was one written by State Senator Dick Posthumus after the defeat of Proposal A Although 1 do tend to agree with the content, it is not mine Now. on with this week's thoughts - What can I say — Thanks to the Thornapple Kellogg School District voters Schools in our State that depend upon state aid are going through a difficult period of uncertainty We do not know what the level of state aid will be. from all reports it appears that funds from the state will be reduced But our voters have again come through and by their support of the Headlcc Override Proposition have kept the Thomapple Kellogg students from experiencing the major cuts that would have been the result of its failure. 1 have talked with a number of people trying to explain what the passage of the Headlee Rollback means. First, it does not mean any additional millage for the District. It means that the millage rate will not be reduced but con­ tinue at the present level. This is extremely important with the uncertain financial condition of the state. As we prepare the budget for the coming year the Board Finance Committee has recommended to the Board of Educa­ tion that undesignated fund balance can be used to assist in balancing the 1993/94 budget. The Committee further recom­ mended that there be no layoff of present staff at this time; that attrition in staff be replaced only when necessary to maintain a program; and that all programs presently in place be con­ tinued. with adjustments if needed and reductions where possible. A special meeting of the Board of Education will be held during the last week in June to adopt the final revision of the 1992/93 budget and adopt the 1993/94 Appropriations Budget. We must continue our efforts to get property tax relief and better state support for schools. We encourage you to write or call your state senators, representatives, and governor to pro­ vide more equity in school aid as well as a greater level of state support 1 would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Michael Andrusiak. Mr William Johnson and Ms. Wendy Romph who gave of their time to be candidates for the Board of Education. Being on the board takes many hours of dedicated service. We are fortunate to have excellent candidates willing to make those sacrifices for their community I will again be taking a short recess from writing the “Superintendent’s Comer” during the last week of June and July. A specitl thank you to both the Sun and News and the Freeport News for the excellent weekly news coverage they provide our school district and for including the “Superinten­ dent's Corner” each week And to everyone who has con­ tributed to making 1992/93 a great year - thanks. 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Lisa Boersma. Alison Carter. Amy Dvid. Marina Dettman. Susan Dorsey. Robert Feenstra. Jeremy Fowler. Alan Gragg. Mitchell Henn- Kristen Overbeek. Brian Reaser. Lizbith Runals, Jason Schweitzer. Brooke Smith. Evan Space. Shalena Tate. Gwen Williams. Jason Baragar, Stacey Bergakker. Kirsten Carver. Tabitha Curths. Erin Deschoff. Holly Devries. Kern Enyart. Rachel Fliearman. Elizabeth Gilbert. Michael Hayes, Sarah Hutf. Brian Jahnke. Gwen Jeurink David Lapekes. Corey Lucas. Brian McKeown. Amanda Miller. Jamie Nausieda. Scott Ploeg. Dane i lie Richter, Nicole Sam son. Sarah Scott. Nathan Smith. Melissa Strimback. Paul Wade. David Williamson Council votes to give taxpayers ‘a break’ by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council chose to bypass the chance to levy the full 12.5 mill increase that the village is legally allowed. Council had originally scheduled a public hearing for this evening about the Truth in Taxation Amendment. "We feel that village residents need a break this year.” explained Pro-tem President Jim Oliver. "The past few years, this has just been automatic. “Because of the recent water and sewer rate increases and the fact that the price tag on our new sewer system keeps going up. we really didn't feel this was appropriate at this time.” he continued. The maximum allowed raise of 12.5 mills (or a 12 percent increas) would cost taxpayers $37,510. But. by not taking that route, village residents will only be taxed on a five percent increase (the rate of inflation) which is 11.7 mills for a total of $15,539. "The council felt that this would be a symbolic gesture to village residents to show that the council is aware oi in creased financial burdens.” Oliver added IfV •>“ 5^ ■ ' ' **-—^-i J If you see my sexy babe on J June 25th ... Wish her a Happy 40th Birthday / Love You, Mike J Make paradise a reality. Need a little paradise in your life? See us about a vacation loan. It could be the affordable way to get away from it all. Talk to us today about a loan and payment plan that fits your style. And enjoy yourself! 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE TATE >ANK |891«8113|698-63371795-3361 OF AH 3 Locjnonf ALEDONIA Noon on Saturday �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 22, 1993 'Mfabttwrffe Neighbors With. NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone 1 may have to wait a couple of hours for my eyes to come back from hav­ ing an eye examination. Maybe not. as I don’t read it anyway. I just type with my eyes closed and listen to the Outspoken voice tell me ex­ actly what I am typing I was very surprised to have Marilyn Page call out to me as we were walking out of the eye surgeon’s office. I didn't kmow that Ray had an eye problem way back in early spring. He had an operation and is now recovering from it. She said that he is coming along now. Good luck. Ray and a big hug from all of us. Sorry. that I v>as so long in sending you a big hug to en­ courage you <>n your steady recovery. Alice and Bernard Wiennga have their fourth grandchild Daughter Jill and Bruce Johnson had their first child. Brody Michael, bom May 21. weighing 8 pounds and 11 ounces, length 21 inches. Alice had spent a month in California to be there to help daughter Jill and family. She said it was not as nice weather here as in California, but she likes both I had a great workout with Katherine, my mobility in­ structor Tuesday afternoon I practiced going through dif­ ferent doors by myself with my white cane. Didn't seem to have loo much trouble but in the last situation she gave me I goofed, turning left instead of right. So I became sen confused and out of sorts That was what she warned to have me do to learn just what could happen out there when I am alone She showed me how I must not panic, to go back mentally where I felt I did wrong. Then she showed me how. if it happened when 1 was alone. I could extract myself and go on. It made sense to me. but on­ ly showed me that I still have a very long way to go to get my brain trained to see thru other senses and stimulate my lazy brain to become more Russ Bender said that daughter. Joan Tabor flew out to California to attend daughter Beverly ’s daughter’s graduation. Loretta Clark is in town, it seemed so good to see her and hear all about her family and how she has been feeling. I miss her very much since she moved to live with son Phillip and wife Liz. Lu and Dick Ward have been babysitting the grand­ children from Paw Paw Her father was in the hospital for tests and so Lu and Dick helped them out. Lois McWhmney attended son Bruce’s daughter's graduation open house. Saturday ♦ Elaine Northrop and all of her sisters and brothers got together at the Pizza Ranch in Wayland. Said that even if you don't like pizza, they have a real good menu of all efficient. It is at once frightening, ap­ palling and yet so stimulatng to master it. I appreciate her patience and understanding I don’t usually listen to the western singers, but in listen­ ing to a taped sermon the minister based most of the ser­ mon on Garth Brooks’ "The River.” and it really answered a need in me right now. The minister said the words and choruses. And I really enjoyed the meaning behind the words "A Dream is like a river, ever changing as it flows. ” 1 am not going to try to type the verses, but if you're at all in­ terested in listening to it. maybe some young person would be delighted to share the taped song with you or it can be heard on some of the country radio stations. I en­ joyed it very much in spite of myself. kinds of goodies. Needless to say they had a wonderful time. There were 24 of the family there Ward and Betty Bender went over to Warren Satur­ day. to a grandson's wedding. On Sunday , they attended a granddaughter’s graduation open house Mae Bowerman has been picking her few strawberries for about five days. They are not as nice as she would like them but there are a few for her to pick and share w ith her familv and for herself. Well folks. I guess that this is all for this week Cay and Johnny are trying to get in the rest of the hay in Cay s new bam They thought that they would have about 800 hales. Have a good week and a big hug to all of you. Visit with you next week LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church —■ Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45 a m . 11.00 a m & 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday School............................................. 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11 00 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6 45 p m Awana...................................................................... 6:45p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Phone 891-9259 Sunday Mass.................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Scott Taylor ’’ YOU ARE INVITED 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ‘The Church where everybody s somebody. ond Jesus Christ 6 Lord" Sunacn School......................................... 9 30 a.m Sunday Morning Worship................ . . . 1030 a m. Sunday Evening Worship........................ 6:00 p.m Wed Midweek Prayer 6 Bible Study....... 7 00 p.m Steve Joascn rourRstr Uteuxney Music Dr “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday Schoo Morning Worship Evening Worship 10:00 am 11:00 a m 6:00p.m. Sunday School................................. 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”. 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family Pastor Monte C. Bell WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Children’s Church Ynulh Worship dunng morning *ervK»; o91 -o02o Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a.m Sunday School............................... 11 15 a m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p.m. 8546 Whitneyvilte Ave at 84th St *891-8661 Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. Caraway Si puppet Human for K4th during evening vervwc* 908 West Main Middleville, H mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. (616) 795-2391 Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Morning Worship ..9:30a m. (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ,11:10 a.m. Sunday School.................................... ..6 30p.m Sunday Evening Service..................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...... Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director 708 West Main Street The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Peace Reformed Church Sunday Worship Services..... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 “People Who Care" I Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass.............................5:00 p.m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church g ill and Sunday School.................................... 9:30a.m. exciting fellowship" Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m.Sunday Services......................................... 10:30 a m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Wesleyan Church "o new KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: ©98-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6 00 p.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyvilte Avenue 0t>uiiicB United iirctl|rrn QH|urd| Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 . Cod s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a m. Sunday School................................. 9rA5 a rn Sunday Morning Worship..............11 00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Ijikc) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES •£. Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Forty Morning Worship Middleville Worship Middleville Vocation Bible School TMET Barner Free / Programs for All Ages niBw 930 am 830 am 11 00 am. 830am Church Office Phone — 795-9266 r!hodi»i (Church 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave., S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00 a m Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor Sunday School Wednesday Family Night’ 6 00 p m Inspiring, P/nUHc. Rdnant, lawful Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler (Ebe ODld (Timr ?»unday Worship 10 00 am A Jk. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyvilte Ave. . AVJT, o o 4- Church School, Sunday ,10.00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Wed Fellowship......... 7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 22, 1993 / Page 5 Community invited to parade, park for festivities Caledonia Independence Day celebration set for July 3 by Barbara Gall .Staff Writer By now, everyone should be accustomed to celebrating the Fourth of July on just about any other neighboring date This year is no exception. Because July 4 falls on a Sunday. Caledonia will honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Sat.. July 3, with the celebration following the traditional format of past holidays. The annual Main Street parade will kick off at 11 a m., with all entries lining up at the Holy Family park­ ing lot beginning at 9:30 a m. Parade organizers wel­ come businesses, clubs and individuals to enter floats, or decorate wagons and cars and bikes to join the march, but remind them that village or­ dinance forbids the throwing of candy and trinkets. Open motorized vehicle operators must wear hel­ mets, and all animals not ac­ tually ridden must be har­ nessed or leashed. Opening ceremonies at lakeside Park begin at noon, featuring State Senator Dick Posthumus and the Caledonia/Kentwood Community Band. Soloist will be Patti Jo Peck. The rest of the day will be devoted to a variety of activi­ ties for all ages and interests, with shuttle bus service to the park provided by the Caledonia Community Schools. Buses will run from the Caledonia Elemen­ tary School parking lot and from the State Bank of Cale­ donia. The traditional tractor pull contests will begin at 12:30 p.m., and the kids should have their frogs and turtles in competitive shape for the races at 1 p.m. Participants are eligible for the bicycles and other prizes to be handed out at a 3 p.m. drawing. Waler games staged by the Caledonia Fire Department, a hole-in-one contest, arts and crafts and children's games will be going on throughout the park area all afternoon. New this year is a 1 p.m. softball game between neighboring Caledonia and Middleville youth baseball coaches. Also new to the program is drama, with a 3 p.m. presentation of "The Little Red Schoolhouse" per­ formed by the newly formed Caledonia Community Play­ ers at the CHS Performing Arts Center. Music will be provided by the Jimmie Stagger Band, whose blues-style rhythm will begin at 2:30 p.m. on the center stage and continue until 5:30 p.m., when the country line dancing lessons begin. Then at 6:30 p.m. the country/westem sounds of the Beveridge Brothers will fill the air for listeners and dancers alike. Lots of food will be of­ fered. The Caledonia AMBUCS have taken over the tradi­ tional charcoal grilled Mining operation action at standstill Thornapple Twp. OKs Duncan Lake special assessment district by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Board meeting last Monday was sparsely attended even though a public hearing was held about the Duncan Lake special assessment district for lake weed control. Projected cost of the fiveyear project is $98,700. That total amount will be collected from 141 property units on the lake. This meeting was quiet in comparison to the past few meetings of the township board and planning and zon­ ing commission where over 40 town ship residents gathered to ask questions and air their views on the request for a gravel extraction special use permit. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen who is also the zoning ad­ ministrator reported that this request would not be address­ ed at the planning and zoning meeting on Monday, June 21. The lawyers representing Dennis Wilson, who is the ap plicant requesting the special use permit, have not com­ pleted everything that is necessary for the application. Boysen said that the Wilson and his lawyers asked that the request for the special use per­ mit be tabled until a later date In other board business. Thomapple Township proper­ ty owners will be receiving “Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS." 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Fern's Pizza in Caledonia OPEN Monday Friday a am to a p m. Open at 8 am. Saturday Healthy Tooth Team talks about... i Dental Insurance Cal! us for information. 891-1240 j, Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 4 Family Dental Cara We welcome new patients Appointments available Monday Saturday I 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. mmm ^<4 Caledonia - on M-37 an /*x ] in the new State Farm Bldg just north of the bght JMk their summer tax bills in early July, said Boysen. A township newsletter will come with the bills. “This will mainly be use?! to update residents on township personnel and board members. “ Boysen said. A summary of what’s been going on in the township and possibilities for the future will also be included. Toll-free Hotline answers diet and cancer questions Can garlic help prevent cancer? Which vegetables have the most vitamins? June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, and with al! the advice we’re hearing about eating los of fruit and vegetables each day, it’s easy to wonder what the health benefits are — or why we can’t just take a few vitamin pills instead. The place to get answers — from a registered dietitian — is just a toll-free phone call away. Dial 1-800-843-8114, and you’ll reach the AICR Nutrition * Hotline, a free public service of the American Institute for Cancer Research AICR is the only national organization to focus ex­ clusively on diet, nutrition and cancer. Today, with increas­ ing scientific evidence about diet’s link with cancer and heart disease, the Hotline is an easy and reliable source of in formalion about good nutrition Hotline dietitians research answers to callers' questions before phone them back, us­ ing sources including federal agencies like the LSD A and National Cancer Institute and Sh Hothna. PW 7 The Caledonia Fourth of July Committee hopes residents of all ages will par­ ticipate in this year’s parade and park festivities. This flag-bedecked entry in last year's parade included even the youngest member of the family, who sported a patriotic ribbon while following close to mom.' chicken dinners, and promise the "best-ever" in that cate­ gory. Ice cream, burgers and barbecues, donuts, chips, popcorn, iced tea, pop, cof­ fee, cotton candy, lemonade, veggies, popsicles, Polish sausage, hot dogs, candy and watermelon also will be sold at booths sponsored by local churches and school and civic groups. Fireworks at 10 p.m. once again will provide the grand finale to the celebration, thanks to the donations of individuals and local organi­ zations who have contributed generously to the holiday planning, said July Fourth Committee Chairwoman Paula Moerland. "We have so many people to thank.” she said. ’’Now we’re hoping for a nice day and lots of partici­ pation from our commu­ nity." A schedule of the day s ac­ tivities and a map of the park will be published in next week’s Sun and News . | SORE FEET / ANKLES? | Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY I « g I j Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. Main Street in Caledonia 612 Call...891-9133 • Life is Unpredictable. Hastings City Bank Isn’t. For 107 years, Hastings City Bank has provided un­ interrupted service to our customers and the communities we serve. In recognition of our exceptional stability and strength, Veribanc - a bank rating service - has continually awarded Hastings City Bank their top safety classification of “Blue Ribbon” bank. Based on our solid history, we can predict that our future will continue to build on a finan­ cial foundation of strength, integrity and quality. ^Castings ^Bank Safe and sound since 1886 EQUAL HOUSING • MEMBER FDIC Hastings • Middle vi Be • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wav land �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 22, 1993 Retiring Kettle Lake Elementary teachers will miss students, staff by Barbara Gail Staff Writer There’s a song that goes "For a house is not a home when there’s no one there. . ” If you walk through a school building in the sum­ mer, you’ll feel the same emptiness as the person in the song, for a building’s not a school when the kids aren’t there. Two rooms at Kettle Lake Elementary might look especially empty to students and staff who know that long­ time Kettle l^ake teachers Fern TJdridge and Ruth McMonigle will not be return­ ing next fall. Eldridge, who spent 18 of her 31 years in education (caching kindergarten at Ket­ tle’ Lake, and McMonigle. who has taught mostly third grade at Kettle l^akc for 17 years, retired with the ending of school this spring. The two were honored in May by the Caledonia School Board which presented each with a Caledonia ‘C* for their dedication to education "The best thing has always been working with the children, and watching their progress.” said Eldridge of her many years as a teacher "It's always been exciting, never dull I guess that’s because I’ve always been lear­ ning. too. "I think we work harder every year, constantly chang ing what we do and upgrading our teaching I suppose if we didn’t work to give our kids so much, the job would be much easier." she said. McMonigle agreed "It’s been the interaction with the children, then having them come back the next year, or even after they 've gone on to middle school or high school. Just to see the pro­ gress they’ve made and hear what they’re doing as they grow up it is exciting “And this staff has been a big part of my teaching enjoy­ ment." she added "We’re just as close as family, and I’ll really miss them " When asked what they think are the biggest changes in educat ion over the last 20 years, both agreed that the ad­ vent of technology as a means of teaching is unquestionably the most important change But they also agreed that the other important change is the way children now are being taught. "The hands-on learning, letting them experiment and giving them the opportunity to explore and discover for themselves, that’s the other big change." noted Eldridge. "And the cooperative learn­ ing.” added McMonigle "I think the difference in the way we teach is probably the real change in education ” She recalled her first teaching evaluation when her principal reprimanded her for not keeping her students quiet­ ly sitting in rows. "I had them working cooperatively in learning centers, and that just wasn’t done back then, it was really a big step when we at last could teach that way." "Today our students are learning things like bow to make choices." Eldridge pointed out "We’re still teaching all the basics, we’re teaching them more than we ever have before, but we just do it differently Both described teaching as heartwarming, especially because of the continued con­ tact w ith their students as they Ruth McMonigle has always enjoyed making drama a part of her class activity. Here, she oversees some of her students rehearsing for a ploy. Smiling kindergarteners, including two with birthdays, posed with teacher Fern Eldridge in their Kettle Lake classroom shortly before the end of Eldridge's last year in education. D.D.S Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available grew older. "When they’re little, like my kindergarteners are, they are so open to giving you hugs and showing their affection. 1 think they remember their elementary teachers because they remember being hugged and cared for. "And 1 think that’s one reason they like to come back." "1 love having them come back and share what they’ve been accomplishing,” agreed and Information Tom’s Tip of the Week: Why not have STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE for DINNER?? We still have a FULL VARIETY of FLOWERS S&S Farm Market AND GREENHOUSE 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings! Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON SAT 9 to 8 . SUN I2to5 McMonigle. “I look for their names in the paper and on the honor roll. I know how proud their families are of them, and I like thinking 1 had just a little part in all of that.” Both hope to keep in contact with their friends at Kettle Lake, and just because they’re no longer in the classroom, they said they’ll always enjoy hearing about their former students. "But we’re going to enjoy just doing what we want when we want,” said Eldridge, who said she has no big travel plans. "We’re looking forward to some trips, but we don’t have any long ones planned. Now Ruth is just the opposite!” "We’re taking off this fall to chase the sun to Florida.” nodded McMonigle. “And then eventually, we’ll travel west to visit our daughter. "But this area will always be home . ” "I’ve lived around here all my life, so I’m probably not going to move away now." laughed Eldridge, who graduated from Caledonia High School, attended the former Grand Rapids Junior College and finished up her studies at Calvin College. McMonigle. too, is an area native, who attended Thomappie-Kellogg schools through the ninth grade and. then finished at CHS. She took a break in her education, and actually graduated from college one week before her daughter graduated from high school. Both agreed that not greeting youngsters every morning and not having to plan lessons and room decora­ tions would certainly be a big change. "I’ll miss the staff and of course I’ll miss the children," said Eldridge. "But it will be nice to be free of the schedule, too. I’m looking forward to having more time for some things we’ve been wanting to do." McMonigle agreed. "I'll miss my students and seeing our staff every day. But Confr ued on m «t pog<* ENJOY.. 'The M Puppet Q Prospecto 10230 E. State St. Nashville, Ml 49073 zh) 4 a A complete multi-media Christian ministry for the WHOLE FAMILY .. meet Howard the 7-foot bear and dozens of his muppet friends. ...see inspiring multi-image slide programs, it comic clowns, and other k Y attractions 'fl / \ x o Hx d i \ f ' J D (517) 852-1851 SEE YOU AT... ’ L 1 / j < First Baptist Church N Middleville Rd. i-\ } Middleville Ml 49333< ^l\ \ June 27-30 < June 27, 6 p.m. June 28-30 \ ' ! c A �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 22. 1993 I Page 7 From previous page— we are looking forward to our travels " Neither one mentioned missing her room, or the new gym or even the new computers But they both said they’ll miss the excitement of wat­ ching young children learn, and after teaching two genera­ tions of children, they will have made an impact on hun­ dreds of young minds As the saying goes. "A teacher never knows where her influence stops.” | From Our Readers Watchdog support group needed holder mail which was also signed by all our our School Board members, it was tilled Why is it necessary to vote on the Headlee Amendment "override." In it was a paragraph that said "A yes vote means a projected total of $557,170 does not have to be cut from programs for the 1993-94 school year. " As a parent and taxpayer in this community. I would like to know why the cuts have to start with the programs when there are other places that cuts could come from? I sincerely hope that when and if cuts have to be made you start somewhere besides where it To the editor: Soma of the members of her last Kettle Lake class gather around Ruth McMoniqle for this photo. It seems to me that the Headlee Amendment was passed statewide in 1978 as a form of relief and protection for the taxpayers. Yet school districts asked their taxpayers to further burden themselves with overriding it. In essence, we're paying more but getting less In the June 1, 1993 issue of the Sun and news Mr. Garrett. Thornapple Kellogg superintendent, is quoted as saying ”... that about $500,000 of cutbacks were made in the 1992-93 school budget." In the Hastings Banner dated June 10. 1993 Mr. Gar­ rett is quoted as saying "... nearly $800,000 in budget cuts were made quietly last year?" First of all I would like to know which figure is the cor­ rect figure? I would also like to know what these cuts were? And why indeed would you cut that amount of money from the budget quietly? I would like to see Mr. Gar­ rett publish what the employee pay raises and benefit in­ creases amounted to last year. And then explain to the tax­ payers how and where you can cut nearly $800,000 from the budget without severely affecting our children? On June 8. 1993 Mr Gar rett published a piece of box­ will hurt the kids and parents most. That tactic has worked in the past but eventually even that isn’t going to work. It is my belief that it is time for the parents and taxpayers to come together and start some kind of watchdog sup­ port group who is truly in­ terested in the education of our children and willing to sit down and try to work out some of the problems which are plaguing this school system. If anyone out there is interested, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely. Nikki Miller Middleville MToSHARLA RAAB on achieving a nearly perfect 3.9 grade point average in college for the spring semester. She attends the University of South Carolina, located in Columbia. She will be a W senior in the fall majoring in finance and manage­ ment Once Again, Congratulations t Sharia! LAKE ODESSA FAIR SCHEDULE June 29th-July 4th, 1993 Tuesday - June 29 1:00 p.m. - Children's Bike Races 5:00 p.m. - Midway Madness (5-10 p.m.) 7:30 p.m. - Country Homer Jones & Johnny Vincent Wednesday - June 30 Fern Eldridge, left and Ruth McMonigle received Caledonia 'Cs' from the school board for their many years in education. Presenting the awards was Board Secretary Fred Boncher. HOTLINE, from P. 5 Happy 86th Birthday I LUCILLE GETTY Saturday, June 26 S Love...From Your Family Is your CD About To Renew? Call us First! We have some CD alternatives that will pay high interest, offer tax-defenec interest earnings. and guarantee a lifetime retirement income. Call today for details Making your future more predictable IB FARM KA BOREAL INSORANCE AICR studies on diet and cancer. Hotline dietians, however, cannot give medical advice. So can vitamin pills replace vegetables and fruits? "No way." says AICR hotline dietitian Clara Schneider. 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Hastings Ph. 945 3443 • 795-3345 • Htei 5 worm tor ►ITSfcwitO' per word. I you poy m advance. you ww SO* Mmg cftarge Deodtoe is today at 400 pun. Sunday - July 4 12:00 12.30 1:00 3:00 7:30 10:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. - Midway Madness (12-5 p.m.) Children's Games Harness Racing Ladies Day Demolition Derby Fireworks (time approximate) JI �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 22, 1993 Donker re-elected to second school board term Caledonia schools ‘relieved’ at last week’s millage renewal vote by Barbara Gall Staff Writer About 17 percent of Cale­ donia school district voters turned out for last week's scImx)! election and approved 771 to 497 a one-year re­ newal of the current 21.9 mills for operations. Voters also returned school board vice president Steve Donker to a second four-year term on the board. Donker received 625 voces, outdistancing challengers Terry Mulvihill and Donald Regan, who received .303 and 320 voces, respectively. In all. 1.328 of Caledo­ nia's approximately 8.000 registered voters cast ballots in the election, one of the best turnouts on record for a renewal election, said Cale­ donia Schools Superinten­ dent Robert Myers. "I'm relieved," be said of the renewal "I think Proposal A got people's hopes up about property tax reform, and I was afraid that their disap­ pointment over that issue might surface in the vote on our (millage) renewal. "Were very appreciative that the community did not take out their frustrations on our students." The Caledonia School Board officially accepted the election results at Tuesday's school board meeting, and Donker. a local business owner, was sworn into of­ fice “My goal simply is to do better," he said. "I want to help make our schools even better than they are." The board agreed to hold its annual reorganizational meeting Mon., July 12. when officers for the next year will be elected and con­ sulting financial and legal firms chosen. The board then held its Truth in Taxation and budget hearings and approved the 1993-94 budget. (See related article.) Acting on a recommenda­ tion from Caledonia Schools Food Services Manager Erik Neering. the board agreed to raise by 10* both elementary and secondary lunches, bringing them to SI.35 and $1.60, respectively. Milk will remain at 30* and adult lunches will remain at $2.25. Neenng said the price hike was needed to offset the ris­ ing prices of food and labor. Business Manager Judi Three past board presidents still sit on the Caledonia School Board, and last week they were presented with engraved gavels in appreciation of their leader­ ship. 'Crossing gavels' are John Finkbeiner, outgoing president Sharon Oat ley. and immediate past president Fred Boncher. $10,624 from Cardinal Bus Sales for the purchase of two obsolete buses. • Established, per state law, a fund for certain capital improvements. Caledonia Community Schools June 14,1993 ANNUAL ELECTION You Know Business. We Know Business Insurance. A. PCT. 1 PCT. 2 PCT. 3 DONKER 257 161 173 34 625 MULVIHILL 156 67 71 9 303 REGAN 137 54 105 24 320 V. TOTAL MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION YES NO Total Number Voted 338 222 575 191 99 308 198 154 378 44 22 67 We know your business insurance 771 497 1328 needs because Auto Owners Insur Re-elected to the Caledonia School Board in last week's election, Steve Donker (left) shakes hands with Board Secretary Fred Boncher after being sworn into office. Dean pointed out that rev­ enues from the popular cater­ ing service offered by Neering’s department has helped keep lunch prices from ris­ ing even higher. The board also heard a re­ port from Caledonia Middle School Principal Clark Volz on the school's Student Support Center, which oper­ ated as a pilot program this past school year. It served an average of 70 students a day, he said. Volz discussed the role of the center in: • Providing a place where negative and disruptive stu­ dent behavior could be han­ dled, not just punished. • Elevating the level of classroom instruction by removing the disruptive stu­ dent so the teacher and the rest of the class could con­ tinue their work. • Providing a place for students to take prescribed medication or be treated for first aid. Previously, stu­ dents had to go to the main office for these services. • Handling minor student problems, thus freeing up the principal and also provid­ ing guidance counselors more time for serious situa­ tions. • Helping keep parents in­ formed about and involved with their students. Volz said that while the Center still needed some "fine-tuning’’ in its func­ tions, he hoped the board would allow it to continue. "It has worked well, espe­ cially in the middle school setting,** he said. 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Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 22. 1993 / Page 9 Bid date scheduled for December Village sewer plant moves forward with new contract by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week approved a contract that will move the community’s partially de­ signed new waste waler treatment plant closer to ac­ tual operation. The agreement calls for the engineering firm of Wilcox Associates in Cadillac to complete the design phase of the project so that bids can be taken in early December for actual construction. Work on the plant has been delayed while the coun­ cil hammered exit a written agreement outlining the scope and services to be ren­ dered for the original $360,000 cost agreed to by the village. Although Caledonia Township is participating in the sewer expansion, the vil­ lage is administering the project and "fronting" the preliminary costs, explained Council President Glen Klaver. The village will be reimbursed when the project actually is financed. From that point, the costs will be shared jointly, according to the agreement between the two municipalities, he said. The project began in June of 1991 when the village agreed to the plan outlined by B & B Water and Wastewater of Moline in conjunction with KML Engineering, to build a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) treatment plant to expand the village s sewer capacity. Progress on the project has been slowed by many factors, however, including a wail on the township, which needed assurance from M-37 developers that they would "front" the costs of township participation in the villages new system so the sewer could be extended along the highway. In the meantime, the vil­ lage went ahead on a "payas-you-go” basis, based on the letter of intent from KML and B & B So far. the village has paid for $113,000 worth of hydroge­ ological work, soil borings, drawings and leak tests on the existing sewer treatment lagoons, all of which were necessary, whether the town­ ship wished to buy capacity or not. Once the township agreed to purchase 250,000 gallons per day of capacity in the SBR. design of the system could proceed for a larger system than the village alone would have con­ structed. Village officers, however, were concerned that a formal contract had not yet been ne­ gotiated, and after their con­ sulting legal firm drew up a contract draft, the village s Sewer Committee joined the proceedings early this year to work out the contract details. The committee of Glen Klaver. Jackie Cherry and Jan Soules told the council last week that the contract being offered for approval was "exactly what we were looking for." It calls for Wilcox Associ­ ates, with whom KML had merged, to consult with an expert in the operation of SBR systems to help design a cost-effective and easily maintained and operated plant. "We believe that the per­ son wljo has to operate the plant is going to know something about how it should be laid out and how it can best be run," said Klaver. Andersons to mark their golden anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on Saturday, June 26, by Gerald and Nora (McCarty) Anderson of Alto. Friends and family are invited to celebrate with them at an open house hosted by their children, Thomas and Gloria Anderson and Steven and Susan Long, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Caledonia American Legion Hall at 9548 Cherry Valley (M-37). No gifts please. The couple have four grandchildren. The contract stipulates that every attempt should be made to retain B & B as the operator and consultant, if an agreement can be reached and at a competitive price. The Village Council, however, retains the right to approve the expert that Wilcox recommends. The firm will enter into a contract with Kent County, which will actually finance and construct the project, for the scope of the services and the terms proposed. The county insists that the design of the plant be over­ seen by an engineering firm, since it is basically an engi­ neering project, so with this contract. W'ilcox becomes responsible for the design phase and for construction inspection of the plant. It also must assume responsi­ bility for the reports and data concerning the design. That design is expected to be completed and the project ready for bidding by Dec. 1. 1993. At that time, the county takes over the financing and construction of the project and when it is completed, leases it back to the village and township. Construction could begin in the spring, with the system operational by the fall of 1994 On the recommendation of its Sewer Committee, the council unanimously agreed to authorize Klaver to sign the contract. "We think this contract is in the best interest of the village and the quickest way to get this project off the ground." said Village Attor­ ney Jim Scales. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS MAINSTREEET MIDDLEVILLE cAntixptts 8c •ANTIQUES* •Coolectables* •Paperback Swap* •Jewelry* Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 HOURS Tuaaday Saturday 11 to 5, Friday night till 8pm Sunday by chance Dutch Housing Inc. presents... The “Dutch Limited” 16’ Wide Models of the 21st Century Caledonia woman is Davenport graduate Susan L. Yorrington Susan L. Yarrington, daughter of Joseph and Arlene Yarrington, of Caledonia, graduated with highest honors from Davenport College on June 13th. Yarrington attended Michigan Technological University for several years before transferring to Davenport. She received her bachelor of business administration degree with minors in interna­ tional business, mathematics, and social studies. She is a 1983 graduate of Caledonia High School and is presently employed by Con­ necting Link. Alto, as a marketing assistant. • front Kitchen • Oak Cabinets 12200 CHIEF NOONDAY ROAD mile East of Patterson at Gun Lake WAYLAND, MI 49348 Gun Lake Community Church 795-7903 RELEVANT MESSAGE - UPLIFTING MUSIC JUNE 27 MESSAGE: Understanding The Family Values Debate VERY SPECIAL MUSIC: Inspirational Soloist: CATHY BARROWS WORSHIP 10:00 A.M. — Nursery Provided Always Relevant, Positive, Uplifting in an atmosphere of Love and Acceptance “Value in Quality — the Dutch Touch!” r———CALL SANDRA AT: TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 Iii Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 850 PINE CREEK. MIDDLEVILLE T. Wm. Hefferan. C P.M . Property Mgmt. Inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 22, 1993 Caledonia High ‘honor roll’ set 12th (irade Honor Roll - Susan Pries. Holly Pelon. Jonathan Ramsey. Jennifer McCor­ mick, Elizabeth Mast. Lisa Tarrien.. Shannon Flynn. Kristen Neely. Ixah Thomp­ son. Jeremy Whitwam, Jen­ nifer Richard. Amrie Schmoll. Karen Huffman. Ben Stewart, Tom Beetham. Ellen Klingensmith. Erin Peterson. Karl Hofmann. Kathie Oosterhouse. Vanessa Escalante, Paula Streit. Heather Burns.Deb Nickels, Amanda Wisniewski. Linda Foster, Charles Danmson. Alex Begg. Molly Doane. Dennis Dy k house. Carrie Stevens. Melissa Scholten. Sara Binder. Heather Sheehan. An­ dy Driscoll. Andy Bnllowsky. Jason Huisman. Katherine Trutsch. Chad VanHaitsma. Emily Whisner. Andy Vanmeter. Karo Doom. Rox­ anne Gallert. Tom vanWicncn. Christine Weed. Todd Hudson Camilla Michclsen. Marke Johnson. Stephanie Larsen. Jennifer Tuinstra, John Myers, William Hollstein. Mark McCaul. Marcia Post. Andrew Sherman. Nicole Miller. Jason Fahrm, Kurt Orcas itas. Kelly Rider Honorable Mention - Zac Ellerbroek, Emmanc Schut. Holly Mercer. Jessica Frisbie. David Scheid. Brenda Kacchelc. Chad Neff. Mark Rogge. Nicki Sutter. Came Peterson. Mike Ferguson. Amanda Vangemert. Jennifer Neil. Jenny Fraticelh. Kevin Kcitzman, Melissa Micdema. Becky Beland. 11th Grade Honor Roll - Janelie Douglas. Erin Kaiser. Brent Boncher, Matthew Priskorn. Chris Moore, Meredith Denison. Jill Ruthig, Kim Gross, Chris Smith. Brian Folkersma. Heidi Hoekstra. Matt Lieske. Phil Stimac. Jamie Detwiler. Enn McConnon. Amy Overholt. Sarah Shoemaker. Eric Snyder. Bngitte Stephen. Tnsta Frantti. Greg Pavlov ic. Sarah Per­ rin. Janelie Vilardi Melissa Dykgraff. Jody Hatnck. D anna Hopper. Lisa Johnson. Robert Anderson. Angie Boonstra. Lisa Gnmes. My la Stewart. Lindy Bur­ rows. Sara Poll. Tami Cunn­ ingham. Katherine Kerkstra. Allyson Kieda, Tarin Lintemuth. Heather Pelletier. Dustin Ruth. Karyn Duba. Brian Nowak. Jodi Stawicki. Angie Stack. Jason Tanner. Adam Gall. Tammy Lynn. Sara Dawson. Jeff Elliott. Peter Parbel Honorable Mention Chris Stephens, Crystal Lanser. Benji Lillie. Jon Vanryn. Paula Hackney. Jen­ ny Young. Rebecca Moody, Wendy Cizauskas, Chris Overmire. Elizabeth Smith. Jill Ayers. Brad Harmon. Cheryl Garnaat. Rachel Goodenough. Neil Gorton. Carolyn Bergy. Angela Burd. Mary Fowler. Jennifer Klunder Brian Hanna. Shanda Nagel. Edward Greenman. Jonathan Oldfield. Robert Foster. Benp Potgeter. Ann Schafer. Tim Segaar, Brian Purdy. Karry Rogers. Kevin Rogers. Kevin Tafelsky. Michele Brower, Benjamin Diehl. Jesse Gordon. Dana Houseman. Nicole Nicholas 10th Grade Honor Roll - Julie Furst. Jill Leatherman. Sara Robert son. Kelley Spence. Heather Vanenk, Becky Hanna. Amy Perkins. Paul Minder. Shanna Reynolds, Katie Donker, Jaime Hatrick. David Uyl, Heather Zoet, Eric Constant, Wendy Faber. Holly Olthouse, Katie Post. Michael Pries. Stephen Young. Heather Zigler. Danielle Gallert. Julie Tuinstra, Eric Blanding. 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Rhonda Hackney. * Jason Kopenkoskey. Kelly Wilson, Katherine Devries. Debra Foote. Kristi Huizinga. Kay Klingensimth. Richard Milock. Angela Wilkinson. Adam Stauffer. Dalton Zylstra. Clarence Fuller. Dan Rundaug. Shana Townsend. Chad Dykgraff. Sid Newhof. Jason Vantil. Melissa Brower. Brian White, Jennifer Groeneweg. Krista Kozlowski. Keri Lieffers. Tara Sutter Honorable Mention Kann Lund. John Connor. Jason Haywood. Shawn Mohler. Lon Delleuw. Laura Swainston. Michele Colbom, Eric Fntzler. Yvette Perez. Jodi Vandervelde. Matt Barr. Justin Heyboer. Kirsten Neil. Ann Leatherman. Jason Crisman. Steven Holiday, Jason McFarlan. Angela Pifer, Katie Parks. Benny Sorsen, Jesse Fuerch. Troy Bowman. Julie Fleischmann. 9th Grade Honor Roll - Stephanie Vandenberg. Jill Bonner. Aaron Priskorn. Rebecca Brown. Rachel Comegys, Dan Corstange, Sarah Corstange. Sarah Parbel. David Pell. Bryan Dezeeuw. Jason Buys, Joel Craven. Jason Eakins. Kara Gordon. Katie Lappin. Brett Long. Rebecca Shoemaker. Renee Simoneau. Katie Sobczak. Timothy Burri. Kristina Vanbelkum. Anne Whisner. Jenelle W'ierenga, Melissa Otto. Jeff Born. Amanda Jacobs. Dan Ayriss, Erin Freeman. Kara Palma. Sheri Vredevoogd. Jonci Warner. Lori Mollenma. Shara Be re nds. Dons Hoppa, Lisa Ferguson. “ Zylstra. Linda Hansen, Nicole Vanderloon. Lisa Vanryn. Jamie Paffhausen. Christy Teeling. Came Shurmack. Nathan Giess. Becky Hudson. Ken Reiffer, Chris France. Dawn Homnch Nick Vandenberg. Kelly Veiling. Sherry Bourzac, Luke Champlin. Amanda Deblaay, Jill Klapmust. Thomas Grant. Nicole Potgeter. Steven Schmidt. TRUCK and TRACTOR PULL Friday, July 2 • 6:00 PM CALEDONIA LAKESIDE PARK SIGat..UP Caledonia Auto Parts Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Tale of two cities: Washington vs. Lansing We’ve heard a lot of talk lately about the budget deficit. Everybody agrees it must be brought under control. The real question is how. Presi­ dent Clinton has proposed to reduce the deficit by increas­ ing taxes and then making modest spending cuts. I believe the President should have devoted a great de4- more energy to cutting wasteful spending rather than raising our taxes. The President and those on Capitol Hill should look at the example set by Michigan's state government. We wiped out a $1.8 million deficit and balanced our books without raising taxes. In fact, we cut taxes four times in the last two years in Michigan. That’s giving our state economy a job-providing boost. For the first time since the 1960’s our unemployment rate was lower than the na­ tional average for four straight months. Earlier this week, lawmakers in Washington. D.C. attempted to address the budget deficit by hiking the gas tax. The manufacturing and agricultural sector that provides so much of our job base will be hurt by this tax. The hike will transfer $20 billion dollars from taxpayers to Washington and is part of what will be one of the largest tax hikes in American history The money raised through these taxes increases is not earmarked for deficit reduc­ tion, rather it will continue to fuel wasteful government growth. Next year’s federal deficit is projected to be larger than this year's. Back in Lansing, legislators encountered many of the same problems, but on a smaller scale. Governor Blanchard left office in 1990. leaving us with a $1.8 billion deficit. Through bi-partisan coopera­ tion we worked to balance Michigan's budget for the past four years. We did it without raising taxes. We cut government waste, and at the same time increased state aid to educa­ tion every year since 1990. The key to fiscal respon- Melissa Braden. Jason Goodin. Honorable Mention - Hol­ ly Hurst, Julie Zinger. Jen­ nifer Feenstra, Tabitha Korf, Fred Reahm, Julie Scheid, Lisa Constant. Jennifer Gutierrez. Mark Boncher, Shannon Sheehan. Monica Smith. Faith Blauwkamp. J ay me Cramer. Shawn Mc­ Cormick. Nicole Meekhof. Michael Hoebeke. Chris alien, Laurie Gotch, John Graham, Steven Kl­ ingensmith, Tana Kavli. Curt Pyper, John Grinstead. Jason Moore, Jennifer Svatora, Sara Bedard, Jason Carpenter. Kathy Huffman, Chrysta Worst. Nickie Tenbrock, Jason Oldfield Kathryn Potas, Robert Raudenbush, Stacey Baxter. Brian Rea. Eric Rogers. Scott Belanger, Nathan Cook. Adam Peterson, Matt Bushman. Thornapple Kellogg alumni group planning join banquet June 27 Students from the Thornapple Kellogg classes of 1945-1949 are invited to help plan a "joint banquet" to be held in 1994. Correction — The article that appeared under the heading of Thor­ napple Kellogg Superinten­ dent Steve Garrett's column in the June 15 issue was ac­ tually a column written by Senator Richard Posthumus. Garrett did not have a col­ umn last week. Our apolo­ gies to both gentlemen! Stock 4x4 '/i and % Ton Mini Modified Tractors Caledonia A meeting to begin planning will be held June 27 at the Middle Ville Inn in Middleville at 7 p.m. Members of those classes are asked to attend or call John Loftus at 795-9498 sibility in Lansing is accoun­ tability. Legislators here are closer to the people they represent Every day after session. I return home to my family and neighbors and am reminded that tax dollars belong to the people — not government. Furthermore, our Constitu­ tion requires that we balance our budget. This is not the case in Washington, but it should be. If you want to understand how the two cities operate, look at ho* they treat their own operating budgets. In Lansing, the legislature agreed to cut its own office budgets by 10 percent this year We recognize that when we say government must be cut. we should set the example. In Washington, even basic, minimal cuts cannot be made A former Senate colleague of mine who is ow a freshman congressman. Nick Smith, wrote last week that the U.S. House of Representatives agreed to cut the Congres­ sional budget of $1.8 billion by a mere 1 percent. Con­ gressman Smith and others wanted to reduce that number by 25 percent but failed to muster enough voles. The same is true throughout the federal budget process — raising taxes has become easier than making the tough decisions to cut spending first Our federal lawmakers should look to fiscally responsible states like Michigan before they take more of our hardearned money. We’ve made the tough choices in Michigan. Let’s demand that Washington does the same Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto, where he farms 400 acres. SEE WHAT'S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Man SI, Caledonia. Ml 891-9224 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Because one of our Council is moving out of the Village, we have a vacancy for Trustee for a term ending March 1994. If you live in the Village, are a registered voter and want to be “INVOLVED” please contact the Village Office, 250 Maple, by mail, or by phone 891-9384. Village Coun­ cil meets the second Monday of every month. There is a vacancy on the Caledonia Village Planning Commission. This term will expire March 1995. Any persons in­ terested in serving on Planning Commis­ sion please contact the Village Office, 250 Maple or by phone 891-9384. The Planning Commission meets on “as needed” basis. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 22, 1993 I Page 11 • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD • June 16. 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:X p.m. at the Township/Village Hall. 250 Maple St Present: Supervisor Good. GouldJ. DeVries, Jousmo Snyder’ Dielemon. R DeVries Also Present Attorney Jim Scales. Engineers Kori Lohela. Randy Wilcox and approximate ly 11 citizens. MINUTES Were reviewed and approved os printed BILLS: Moved J. DeVries, sup­ port Jousma, to approve minutes os printed Ayes Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Good, R DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries. Motion carried. CAMPAU LAKE SEWER EXPAN SION Randy Wilcox reviewed the report for the Compou Ket­ tle Lake sewer. Time line discussed, public meeting held the week after the 4th of July, send out a letter prior to the meeting with brief information included Discussion was held. Jim Scales reviewed the estimated costs. Explained that we would hove a contract with the County. Act 185. (some as Village expansion). Jousmo stated that he would have to do something. Dote for public meeting set for July 15. 1993 at the Kettle Lake Scnool at 7:00 p.m Alternate dote set for July 22nd. Tuesday July 20th date set for the committee meeting. Jim Scales then reviewed the Con­ tract between Wilcox and the Township Moved Snyder, sup­ port Jousma to authorize the contract to be signed, subject to re negotiation of payment terms Ayes Dieleman. Snyder. Good. R DeVries. Gould J DeVries, Jousma Motion carried. SIDEWALK PROJECT Randy Wilcox explained the project, to be paid by grant funds, between the two driveways. Cost 85.000 00 PLANNING COMMISSION RE PORI J DeVries reviewed the June 7th meeting of the Planning Commission. There will be a walk-thru of the sand pits on June 26th. starting at 8 00 a.m. at the Jousma DenHortigh pit. DOG BARKING ORDINANCE 2nd reading Supervisor Good reviewed the ordinance. Moved J. DeVries, support Dieleman to approve Ordinance *93 1. Dog Barking Ordinance Ayes Snyder Good R DeVries. Gould J DeVries. Jousma. Dielemon Motion carried. ALASKA HALL AGREEMENT Moved J. DeVries support Snyder to accept the agreement with the Alaska Baptist Church for the Alaska Holl Lease. Ayes Good. R DeVries. Gould J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Motion carried. CABLE FRANCHISE FEE Reviewed by Supervisor Good a resolution to help regulate cable rates Moved Dieleman support Jousma to approve both C-TEC 1 and C-TEC 2 resolutions to help reduce coble rates Ayes R DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries, Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Good. Motion carried TCI CABLE SYSTEM Mr. Clock who lives on 60th St. East of Whitneyville would like to be able to hook up to TCI coble system, which is across the street. Discussion was held and a letter to TCI will go out stating that if they would like a fron chise in the Township, for TCI to pay all legal costs FUTURE GROWTH COMMIT TEE Report given by Gould. Fire Deportment was at the last meeting. They reported that in 1992 205 calls were mode by the Deportment From November 1992 to present they have already mode 185 colls. LIBRARY BOARD REPORT: Snyder reported that the Library Board hod revised their By-Laws Moved Jousma. supported J. DeVries to approve the Library Board By-Laws. Ayes J. DeVries. Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder, Good. J. DeVries Gould. Motion carried. Moved Dielemon, support Jousma. to re-appoint Jay Shook and Lodema Schroder to the Library Board. Ayes: Jousma Dieleman Snyder Good R DeVries Gould R DeVries. Motion cor ried. Snyder also reported on the Inch by Inch Fund Raiser and the new bags that the Board will be selling (or $6 00 each in the library and at the 4th of July celebration. OTHER BUSINESS Building permits ore not being posted. Supervisor Good stated that one of our Firemen. Tom Kenyon, is moving to Wisconsin He will be a great loss to our Department Moved Snyder support Gould to have Supervisor Good send a letter to Tom stating our ap­ preciation for all of his hard work and dedication to our Department for the past 12 years Ayes: Dieleman. Snyder, Good R DeVries Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma. Motion car­ ried. Supervisor Good stated that Bob Glover from the Health Department was killed in a tragic cor accident several weeks ago and he will be great ly missed in the office. The Township Board sent a card to his family Snyder reported that we have agreements with the schools to collect taxes. We need to amend those agreements to include charges to collect taxes Moved Dieleman. support Jousma, to amend agreements for Caledonia Community, and Thornapple-Kellogg to charge 83.00 per parcel for collection of taxes and charge Grand Rapids Community College and Kent In­ termediate. .35 per parcel. Ayes Dieleman, Snyder. Good, R DeVries. Gould. J DeVries, Jousma. Motion carried. Snyder presented a bill for $196 00 to yellow pages She stated that she hod written several letters that stated the Township did not approve this printing, was ask­ ing for direction from the Board on whether to pay the bill or what action to take Moved Gould, support J DeVries not to pay the bill and send them a let- SUMMARY OF MINUTES VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA June 14. 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order with all members present. Several guests were also present. Minutes of the last regular and special meetings were ap­ proved. Financial report was ac­ cepted as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment. IMS report was received and filed. WW Engineering report was heard. Rodgers reported all is going well. Some sewer work has been done. Motion by Soules, seconded by Antecki to hove Rodgers attend "Confined Entry" seminar os soon as one is available. Carried. "Truth in Taxation and 1993 tax levy was discussed. A resolution to establish the tax rote for fiscal 1993 at 10 mills was presented by Erskine, seconded by Antecki. Ayes none. Noyes Antecki. Berencsi Erskine Kidder Lectka Soules and Klover Resolution defeated Tax rote for fiscal 1993 will be set at 9.447. Motion by Lectka, seconded by Kidder to accept the proposal of T J. Miller for tree work, total cost of 82195.00. Carried. About twenty new trees will also be planted this year. J. Scales reviewed the work done on the Engineering'Con­ sultant contract. The committee working on this recommended that it be accepted os presented. Motion by Soules seconded by Berencsi that Council approve the contract with Wilcox Associates. Ayes All. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Motion by Lectka. seconded by Soules to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the site plan for the ad­ dition to Caledonia High School. Carried. Permission was granted for the Leukemia Society to hold a fund raising campaign in the Village. Contract for Christmas lights for 1993 season was ap­ proved Council approved the agreement with Harder-Warner for lawn work (bark, weed killer, etc). Motion by Soules, seconded by Kidder to purchase the drain easement from Penn Central Railroad. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by Kidder to reappoint L. Schroder and J. Shook to the Library Board. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by Lectka to have Antecki attend "Grants for Low Enforcement" seminar on July 22. Carried. Doug Lectka presented his resignation from the Village ef­ fective after the June 14th meeting. He is moving out of town and con no longer be part of the Council. Other items discussed were: Barber School Sewer problem at Seif and Sons Duncan Lake Street project; Glen Valley Caledonia School water protect 4th of July. Cable fees School signs and sidewalks. EVERYONE IS REMINDED OF THE UPCOMING VILLAGE GARAGE SALE TO BE HELD AUGUST 27 AND 28 Meeting was adjourned at 11 00 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (100) Village of Middleville Scheduled Public Hearing for June 22,1993 at 6:45 p.m. Truth in Taxation HAS BEEN CANCELLED Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (101) ter stating that the Township Board did not authorize this bill and a*so to send a copy to the District Attorney Ayes Snyder Good. R DeVries Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman Motion carried. Snyder stated that she hod a request from Virgil Stem for him to pay to in­ stall a light at McCords and En­ chantment and for the Township to pay the monthly bills. Moved Gould, support Snyder to take the request and put on list for next year. Ayes; Good. R. DeVries Gould. J. DeVries. Jousmo. Dielemon Snyder. Mo­ tion carried. Moved Dieleman. support Jousma to go with Bur nham and Flower for firefighters accident insurance for a cost of $859.56. Ayes R DeVries Gould. J. DeVries Jousma. Dielemon, Snyder. Good. Mo­ tion carried Snyder reported that the petitions for the Country View Estates were turned in. there were 259 signatures and 234 were valid. Discussion was held on holding a special elec tion or waiting until August 1994 More information will be needed to decide on the possibility of having a special election. Treasurers report was given by R. DeVries. Gould reported on the Kent County MTA meeting. Also would like a report of sand pit fees. Dieleman questioned the sidewalk replacement around the building. Meeting odjourned at 9 55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder . Clerk (102) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Caledonia Township Hall, on the 16th day of June. 1993. at 7:30 p.m. Present: Good, Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma. Snyder. Dieleman. R. DeVries The following Ordinance was offered by J. DeVnes and seconded by Dieleman ORDINANCE NO. 93*1 (Animal Control Ordinance) AN ORDINANCE to establish regulations for the custody and control of dogs and other animals; to prohibit the running at large and otherwise to regulate the control of vicious animals; to protect the public safety and promote the public welfare by regulating such matters; and to provide penalties for the violation thereof. THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. General Provisions. (a) This ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Charter Township of Caledonia Animal Control Ordinance. (b) The Township Board finds and determines that the ownership of a dog or other animal referred to in this ordinance is a privilege which carries with It responsibility to the Township and to the residents thereof with regard to the care, custody and control of such dog or other animal. It is the intent of this ordinance to protect the people of the Township from annovance. nuisance, harm and injury caused by unrestrained or annoying dogs or other animals. Section 2. Dogs (a) Licenses. All dogs over the age of six months within the Township shall at all times be currently licensed in accordance with the requirements of the laws of the State of Michigan and of the Kent County Animal Control Ordinance. A license tag issued by the County of Kent shall be securely affixed to a collar, harness or other restraining device which shall be worn by every such dog at all times, unless the dog is within the confines of the residence of the owner or within a dog run or other secure enclosure on the owner's premises. (b) Limit on Number of Dogs. No person shall have within his or her care, custody or control within the Township more than three dogs, other than dogs under six months of age born to a female under the care, custody or control of such person, provided, however, that this provision shall not be construed to require any person to dispose of any licensed dog owned by such person at the date this ordinance becomes effective This limit on the number of dogs shall not apply, however, to persons who may lawfully own or operate kennels under existing township ordinance provisions, if the kennel complies with such ordinances, the laws of the State and all applicable Kent County ordinances and regulations. (c) Barking Dogs. No person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of a dog shall permit such dog at any time, by loud or frequent or habitual barking, yelping or howling, to cause annoyance to other persons in the neighborhood or vicinity, or to persons using the public walks, streets or other public areas of the neighborhood or vicinity, (d) Dogs Running at Large. No person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any dog shall cause, permit or allow such dog to run at large or Io be upon any highway, street, lane, alley, court or other public place, or upon any private property or premises other than those of the person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of such dog, within the Township, unless such dog is restrained by a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length and Is In the charge, care, custody or Control of a person who has the ability to restrain the dog. (e) Female Dogs In Heat. No person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of an unspayed female dog shall permit such dog to be or to run at large at any time when such dog is in heat, unless the dog is restrained as provided In subparagraph (d) above, at all times other than when the dog is within the confines of the residence of the owner or of a dog run or other secure enclosure on the owner’s premises. Section 2. Vicious Animals (a) Control of Vicious Animals. A vicious animal shall at all times be securely muzzled and led by a leash, when it is not securely confined within a building, a fenced area or other secure enclosure. Any animal shall be deemed vicious when (1) It has bitten a person or domestic animal or (2) when by its actions it gives indication that it is likely to bite any person or domestic animal. For purposes of this section, an animal shall include a dog, cat, bird, reptile or any wild animal Section 3. Enforcement. Upon a complaint that any vicious animal has attacked or bitten a person or domestic animal or that any vicious animal by Its actions give indications that it is likely to bite any person or domestic animal, the Township may commence an action in the appropriate court for all relief permitted by law, including an order directing that such vicious animal shall be confined or destroyed Such order may include a directive that the director of animal control of Kent County shall cause such vicious animal to be destroyed or take such other action relating to the control of such vicious animal as the court shall determine to be appropriate These provisions with regard to action by the Township shall be construed to be in addition to those otherwise available under the animal control regulations of Kent County and applicable provisions of the laws of the State of Michigan. (c) Civil Liability. No provision of this ordinance shall be construed as limiting the liability of the owner of a vicious animal for harm caused or damages committed by it. (d) Penalty. Any person who shall violate an order to confine a vicious animal pursuant to me provisions ot this section or who shall, on demand, retuse to surrender any vicious animal to avoid the destruction thereof pursuant to a lawful order of a court, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment specified in this ordinance Section 4. Kennels. (a) Kennel License. Each person having a kennel shall have a valid kennel license issued by the County of Kent. Each kennel shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Kent County Animal Control Ordinance and other applicable county regulations (b) Township Regulations in addition, each person having a kennel shall at all times comply with the applicable provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance Section 5. Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall upon conv‘ction be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment Section 6. Other Matters. (a) The provisions of this ordinance shall be in addition to any provision covering the same or similar subject matter set forth in the Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance (b) This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. First Reading 5-19-93 Second Reading; 6-16-93 Jerry E. Good, Township Supervisor Effective date 6-22-93 Patricia Snyder, Township Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice ot such meeting was given as provided by law p.lricl. Snyd<sr Town,hlp cler1l �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 22, 1993 Caledonia artist in one-woman show at Muskegon gallery by Barbara (rail Staff Writer Caledonia artist Rodgine Begg is exhibiting, paintings and works on paper until July 17 at the Muskegon gallery Deborah's Choice. 297 Clay Ave. The one-woman show open­ ed June 15. Begg is exhibiting prints, monotypes, oils, an etching and a woodcut in this show, and she also has been invited to display her work in a Grand Rapids show in August at the First of Michigan Bank She just recently exhibited at the Seventh Annual Juried “Women in Art" perspective in Farmington Hills. A native of England, where she began her art education. Begg said she has always lov­ ed to draw, even as a child, and she has spent most of her life working on her art She said that when she was a little girl she would make up stories and day dreams that she began to try to capture in drawings, gradually adding color "I’m still doing it.” she notes in her personal statement “A little more subtly perhaps and certainly more expensively, but my work represents a private internal dialogue on the relationship of mankind with nature ” The shapes, textures and colors of dried corn are captured by Begg in this work. Presently, she said, she has become interested in the col­ ors. textures, angles and shapes created by dried com. and several of her works depict magnified views of com stalks. “I see com as kind of a symbol for America." she said. “But it’s also part of the cy­ cle of life, and therefore the dried com is a wonderful kind of symbol for dying and pass­ ing on to an afterlife. ” She also has a strong in­ terest in the human figure, which, she says, she likes to use in an allegorical sense. Begg has traveled all over the world with her husband. Bill, and has taught or been involved in art programs in England. Trinidad and at Kellogg Community College. Besides shows in Michigan and California, her work has been displayed in shows in England and Trinidad. She also has designed costumes and sets for several productions both in this coun­ try and in England. The Beggs first came to the Caledonia area in 1986. but Bill was transferred to California, where they lived for two years before returning. "When Bill was laid off from McDonnell Douglas (in California), we decided we would take ourselves back to Michigan.” she said “None of us liked Califor­ nia at all.” Bill now is working for Curtis Wright. Inc in New Jersey , so the Beggs have a long-distance relationship, with Rodgine and son Alex in Caledonia and Bill commuting back and forth to the East. Bill and Rodgine both were born in England, where their families still live. She began her art training at the Slough College of Technology and then transferred to the School of Art in the College of Design and Technology in High Wycombe where she graduated with the equivalent of a degree in sculpture and KEEP ON CUTTING Caledonia artist Rodgine Begg works on a new painting in her village home. She presently is exhibiting her work in a one-woman show in Muskegon. ceramics. Last year, she completed her bachelor of fine arts degree with honors at Grand Valley State University with majors in painting and draw­ ing. This fall, she will begin on her master of fine arts degree at Michigan State University, where she has been awarded a teaching assistantship. “At American universities the training includes more than just the techniques of art; it also concerns the philosophy, what am I saying and thinking when I'm working. “What’s going on in the world, the issues of the day. all are important to me and are part of my work,” she said. Those interested in Beggs’ work can see the exhibit at Deborah’s Choice from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Begg's show includes both paintings and prints, like this woodcut, which has been chosen for several juried exhibits. TK grad earns degree from MSU A large-capacity fuel tank keeps the McCulloch Mac ’ 80-SX String Trimmer going strong through grass and weeds • Tough 21.2 cc engine • 48” flex shaft • 17" cutting swath with heavy-duty line and semi-automatic head Primer carburetor and electronic ignition for easy starts and smooth operation Fully assembled (except for debris shield) Factory recondition Limited warranty 40 McCULLOCH. Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman 9 Roadt Nashville, Ml 852-9377 Lee A. Shumway, son of Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Shum­ way, graduated on May 8 from Michigan State Univer­ sity with a degree in electrical engineering. Shumway was one of only 59 students who graduated from the university this spring with an electrical engineering degree. He also holds a degree from Aquinas College in biology and business administration Shumway graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1979. Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Driver (must have CDL) and General Labor NEED APPROXIMATELY MID-JULY & AUGUST 1993 Apply Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. caii 616/374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE e.o.e. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 22, 1993 / Page 13 TK girls soccer finish at 4-7-5 ENGAGEMENT Zapata-Ferguson Sprague-Stufflebeam Ross Arthur Sprague and Rojean Pauline Stufflebeam have announced plans to be wed Aug 21 in Waverly, Iowa. Parents of the bride-to-be are Roger and Nancy Stuf­ flebeam of Waverly. The pro­ spective groom's parents are Jim and Jennifer Sprague of Middleville. Ross is a 1988 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and of Grand Rapids Baptist Bible College. Rojean is a 1988 graduate of Waverly High School and of Grand Rapids Baptist. Adolfo and Connie Zapata of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Irene Lucila. to Vance Christopher Ferguson, son of James Ferguson of West Bloomfield and Deborah Smith of Brighton The bride's grandparents are Secilio and Dominga Casarez of Lake Odessa and the late Adolfo Sr. and Lucila Zapata of Mercedes, Texas. The groom's parents are Alexander and Margaret Ferguson of West Bloomfield and Vance Rogers of Spokane. Wash., and the late Constance Rogers They are both currently at­ tending Grand Valley State University. Vance and Irene will be united in marriage at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Grand Rapids on July 31. Clark • Perry Dr and Mrs. Richard Clark of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill, to Lawrence Perry, son of Mr and Mrs. One Perry, also of Hastings. Jill is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Sears McDonald’s of Hastings Larry is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Gantos Inc. in Grand Rapids A September 25 wedding is being planned The TK jayvee soccer team celebrates a goal in its 2-0 victory over Kentwood. The Middleville High School girls’ soccer “B” team finished with a 4-7-5 record. Though no school funding was available for the team, a roster of 22 girls completed the season under the guidance of Renee Kermeen. They learned the skills of soccer and competing against area junior varsity and club teams. The players included fullbacks Lesa Kaechele, Charity Finkbeiner, Ruth Caton, Courtney DeHaan, and Kori Hutchens; mid­ fielders Jessica Coe, Randi Neeson. Aimee Thaler, Cheryl Blain, Adelaide Devine. Cindy Hiler, Kelly Community Notices WOMANS AGLOW Will be held June 24th, at the Hope Township Hall at 7:00p.m. 8 miles South of Hastings on M-43. < Woods - Sibley Announcement is made of (he engagement of Jeanette Woods and Dale Sibley Jr., both of Hastings. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Linda S. Walker of Hastings. The groom-to-be is current­ ly employed at Viking Corp, in Hastings. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sibley Sr. of Delton. A June 27, 1993, wedding is being planned. Celotex (Storm King) Fiberglass SHINGLES 240 lb. 25 yr. Warranty /|99 dfc *T &> $9 Delivery_____ DeWitte Asphalt ALUMINUM COATING titered $7799 5 gallon W CALEDONIA - Arnold Schaafsma, 78, of 302 South Maple, Caledonia, went to be with his Lord, Monday, June 14, 1993, at Butterworth Hospital. Mr. Schaafsma was bom on January 13, 1915 in Byron Center, the son of Ralph Schaafsma and Alice Helmantle Schaafsma. He was a carpenter. He was married to Ruth Kuiper. Mr. Schaafsma is survived by his wife, Ruth Schaafsma; children: Ted and Shirley Bosch, Bob and Bev Schaafs­ ma, Jim and Jo Schaafsma, Bob and Marilyn DeWitt, Dave Schaafsma and Fiancee’ Lori Weiselberg, Andy and Nancy Welch; 14 grandchil­ dren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Agnes Maat, Joanne VandenBerg, Bob and Marcia DRIVEWAY SEALER $C99 5 gallon V RED BARN PAINT Oil Base • 5 Gallon ROOF COATING $36" 10% Off All Farm Cates u $1079 and Farm Fence in Stock Asphalt — AU items casth and carry — BURKEE-LUMBER ALTO, MICHIGAN • 868-6026 HOURS Mondw ** 5A0 9JW &■ fcOC ’2 noon Jelsema; brothers, John and Jean Schasfsma, Fred and Wilma Schaafsma, Clair and Betty Schaafsma; sisters-inlaw and brothers-in-law: Rolena Kuiper, Marie Kuiper, Esther Kuiper, Della Ripmas­ ter, Henrietta Kuiper, Fred Kuiper, Harold and Connie Kuiper; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 17 at Lakeside Community CRC in Alto with Reverend Bernard Mulder officiating. Burial Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeside Community CRC Education Fund or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Holwerda. Andrea Kokmeyer, Alison Space, Amy Wieringa. and Chanda Wenger. Forewards for the squad were Angie Gildea. Rachel DeVormer. Angie Keysor, Liz Panza and Katie Polhemus Goalkeepers were Tiffiny Middleton and Arnie Bergakker Rachel DeVormer led the teams scoring with four goals. followed by three each from Angie Gildea. Kelly Holwer­ da, Angie Keysor. and Katie Polhemus "The high level of interest in high school girls’ soccer and the outstanding parental and fan support point en­ couraging signs to introducing JV girls’ soccer into the 1993-94 TK sports program,” the coach said. Births announced— GIRL, Andrea Lynn Visser, bom June 15 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids to Chuck and Roxie (Schondelmayer) Visser, 7437 Sqpview. Grand Rapids 49548 at 2 a m., weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs. Grandparents are Lee and Anita Visser. Grand Rapids and Ken and Sharon Schondelmayer. Middleville. GIRL, Denny and Ellen Buursma are proud to an nounce the birth of their daughter Kiley June bom June 7. 1993 weighing 10 lbs 3 ozs., 21 inches long. Also at home is big brother Kody. Grandparents are June Veen and Tena Buursma. Monster James Harmon MIDDLEVILLE - James Wallace Harmon, 41, of Middleville, formerly of Hart­ ford, passed away Thursday, June 17, 1993 at his home. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford. Burial Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Mr. Harmon was bom on September 22, 1951 tn Benton Harbor. He was employed as lie president of Hannon Industrial Electronics of Grand Rapids. Sun ivors include: his wife the former Donna Rhoades; two sons, Joshua and Brian; one daughter Jenny all at home; his mother, Mrs. Wallace (Enadeen) Harmon; tw o brothers, Larry and Steven all of Hanford; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Joyce) Ball of Lawrence, Lynn Birkhead and Mrs. Lonnie (Diane) Johnson both of Hartford. He was preceded m death by his father, Wallace on Septem­ ber 17, 1990 The Boss is Back. The White GT-1855. ONLY We call it the Monster Mower; you'll call it a dream! This 18 HP brute features a I*ER MONTH shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission, hydraulic lift, and massive shaft-driven 50” mower deck. It makes easy work of the toughest chores. Extra-large 27” rear wheels provide extra traction and clearance. Three point hitch is standard. ‘4,500' ’123" Maplevalley SFsss implement, inc. 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville (517) 852-1910 _ ■ BAA BA I A BAA BA Al I BA Al’K I6.9X - whrrr rnjuHwl by Uw. » krwrr AIK n.-.y �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 22, 1993 Former Scot cheerleader makes U of M squad Caledonia grad offers ‘good cheer9 to local squads by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia cheerleaders have seen with their own eyes that there is a future for their particular athletic skills...if they're not afraid of heights. They watched in awe recently as University of Michigan cheerleaders Amy Olthouse and her partner Chris Wood put on a high flying exhibition at CHS of the stunts they will perform regularly as members of the 16-member varsity squad. Gymnastic skills, coupled with hours of conditioning and practice as a team, result in the seemingly effortless stunts, most of which feature Olthouse high in the air. balancing confidently on Wood's outstretched hands. Their demonstration was pan of a clinic the two put on Never taking his eyes off his partner, Chris Wood supports Amy Olthouse as she balances on one foot to literally ring the rafters with a cheer for the Wolverines. IW JOHN WIESE O BUILDER • Door & Window Replacement • Remodeling • Decks • Siding • Additions Licensed and Insured 835 BRUCE DR., MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 Ph. 616-795-7394 Wilder's Auto Service O Downtown MIDDLEVILLE BEST PRICES AROUND on Brakes, Tune-ups, Oil Changes, Clutch Replacement, Exhaust and Engine Repair O CALL FOR A LOW PRICES!! last month at CHS for more than 20 members of the Caledonia cheerleading squads. Olthouse. a CHS graduate and former Scot cheerleader, said she was happs to return to offer some inspiration for the present high school squads and to help them with ideas for their own routines next year A junior pre law major at U of M next year, she first made the junior varsity squad before being picked for varsity. Wood, who will be a senior biology major at Michigan, is her partner on the team While the high school girls enjoyed watching the stunts W ood and Olthouse demonstrated, they also learn­ ed about the work that lies behind those seemingly ef­ fortless lifts and gymnastics. Olthouse and Wood ex­ plained that tryouts for the cheerleading squad take about 10 days, with about 70 to 80 candidates trying out each year From this field are chosen the eight couples who will work together as partners on the squad. For the tryouts, they said that each candidate performs about 12 stunts with different partners and also must demonstrate gymnastic skills such as back handsprings and back tucks. Along with the physical skills, each candidate is per­ sonally interviewed by the coach and the judges. The junior varsity squad consists of five couples, and also provides the alternates for the varsity. Olthouse and Wood said that conditioning is rigorous, with training officially begin­ ning Aug. I. “But we’re expected to be in shape and ready to go at that time.’' said Amy. who said the cheerleaders are re­ quired to run, do situps, pushups “and all the basic stuff". To get in shape. Amy runs every day, but Chris in­ tersperses his running with biking and lifts weights every other day. When practice starts in August, they work five to 10 hours a day. including Satur­ days. until school, and the football season, begins. They believe that their cheerleading program is as demanding as most other sports programs and that they must be in as good a physical condition as any other athletes. And their success is While the fancy stunts look pretty effortless, learning them takes patience and work. Amy instructs CHS cheerleaders as they learn some new formations for their own routines. definitely a team effort “While Amy is actually do­ ing the aesthetic part of our stunts. I’m responsible for her safety up there,” Wood said. “I watch her constantly , so I’m ready to catch her if we make a mistake or she loses her balance . " “And I’ve got to know how to help catch myself." Amy added. “I have to be in shape and perfect my part of the stunt.’’ Wood, who played soccer and swam competitively in high school, was a cheerleader for two years at DePaul University before transferring to Michigan. He said that cheerleading actually takes more muscle than other sports as well as a lot of practice. “It’s too bad that most high schools don’t have male cheerleaders, because it really is a lot of fun, and it does re­ quire good conditioning,” he commented. Amy said that anyone think­ ing about college cheerleading should be prepared for the work and get in shape. “Gymnastics also is a ‘must’ for college cheerleading,” she said. The two spent part of their day at CHS helping the CHS girls with their gymnastics and teaching them how to form “chairs" and “stars” for their own cheers. “I’m really enjoying this teaching part,” said Wood. “You forget what high school is like after four years of college, so it’s fun to be here with high school kids. I’m trying to decide whether to go into teaching high school biology or go into medicine. ” “I’m really having fun OR , Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) 2101/? E. Main St. • 795-7100 Olthouse in high school. “It really gives them an idea of what they could do if they work hard. It’s also nice for them to know someone who did make it at a a big school like Michigan. “If Amy could do it. then just maybe they could too.” University of Michigan cheerleading team Chris Wood and Amy Olthouse demonstrate the 'scorpion,' one of the more aesthetic stunts the cheerleaders per­ form for the fans. *<-***■¥•****■¥-¥■**** Help US & YOU SAVE! Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE It < es coming back.” agreed Amy. who spent four years cheering for CHS and who worked w ith several of the girls attending the clinic. “This has been wonderful for our girls.” said outgoing CHS cheerleading coach Betty Caskey, who coached Shop our pre-inventory bargains so we don’t have to count it! we will be closed Wednesday, June 30 for inventory CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR 146 E. 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A Sal. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-06-29.pdf f8e1c3927cbfe7e9c81af0e0282aef93 PDF Text Text 3 & Jar and News® ■i H| 12/30/99 Hastings Pub! tcLibrary F 121 Church Hastings, HI. 49058 * jmbt HASilNGS PUBLICUBtJUTT „ la'sYw’oist Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year TK School Board OKs use of unreserved funds for 1993-94 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School Board gave the goahead to the Finance Commit­ tee and Superintendent Steve Garrett to use the district's unreserved fund to balance next year’s budget. In the proposed budget that was given to the board for ap^ proval at a special meeting last night, expenditures were estimated al about $450,000 over revenues Using the unreserved fund to balance the budget will reduce that fund to about $100,000. the lowest balance over the past few years, ac­ cording to Garrett. This action was taken by the district to balance a budget due for approval by July I. The Board Finance Com­ mittee. with Treasurer Don Williamson as chairman, met with Garrett and Business Manager Alice Jansma and made other recommendations to the board The first item was to use part of the unreserved fund balance The board also said there would be no layoff of present staff at this time. Attrition in staff will be replaced only when necessary to maintain a program. All programs presently in place will be continued, with adjustments if needed and reductions where possible The board also is planning for a full school year in 1993-94 The budget that was presented to the school board for approval showed income of $10,196,515 with expenses of $10,665,698. “That difference will come from the unreserved balance, "said Garrett, “if this is approved by the board " “Since we do not have any specific numbers from the state, we used the figure of $3,952 per student in figuring state aid." Garren explained. "We felt that this figure is fairly realistic and not overly optimistic." Reductions in the proposed budget have come from many areas rather than large amounts taken from just a few areas One area that concerns Gar- Sh TK School*. P«00 2 Bradford White Corporation contributes to local project by Margaret Fowler Shift Writer The Bradford White Cor­ poration in Middleville has made the largest single con­ tribution yet to the campaign of the Playground Improve­ ment Group (PIG) at the Thornapple Kellogg Elemen­ tary Schools. Executive Vice President and General Manager Dick Mi lock presented a $500 check to the group last week. Dick Milock, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Bradford White Corporation in Middleville presents a $500 check for the Playground Improve­ ment Group to Laurie Brinks, one of the organizers of the project. Laurie Brinks, one of the organizers of PIG. said that with the Bradford White dona tion. the group has collected nearly $10,000. or a third of their goal. When the group members organized this past spring, they thought the cost of renovating and adding addi­ tional equipment to the three elementary school grounds would be about $75,000. However, that included the renovation of equipment already in place. Because of liability , the district knew that the existing equipment would either have to be brought up to safety standards or be removed. PIG now has a goal of $30,000 Brinks and West Elemen­ tary Principal Sharon Kalee met last week to decide what could be purchased with the money already raised. ““Our first priority will be to get sand boxes and diggers for McFall." Brinks said. "We also plan to buy some addi­ tional equipment for the other two schools” Brinks and Rom Babbitz. another member of PIG. have been speaking to businesses and ocher groups about this project in an effort to raise more money People don’t realize how much it costs to buy playground equipment." Brinks said A kN of people just look at the price of the back yard type swingset. “As an example, just one large, spiral slide costs nearly $4,000 " Any group interested in making a donation ..an contact the TK Administration Building at 795-3313. Businesses or groups that would like to hear nx>re atxxit PIG. should contact Laurie Bpnks at 795 7684 or Rom Babtfz at 891 1558 No. 284 I June 29, 1993 Information meeting for residents set for July 15 Caledonia Twp. hears update on Campau-Kettle Lake sewer study by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A July 15 public meeting has been scheduled to explain to residents the results of a feasibility study on expanding sewer service at CampauKettle Lakes. The meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. at Kettle Lake Elementary, located at the corner of Whitneyville Road and Garbow Drive. The meeting was recom­ mended by Randy Wilcox of Wilcox Associates, the engi­ neering firm retained by the township to study the deterio­ rating sewer situation at the two lakes. The study proposes solu­ tions to two problems: the ailing sewer system at Campau l^ke, and the need to extend sewer service all the way around Campau and ad­ joining Kettle Lake. The existing sewer system serves about 77 users on the northeast side of Campau Lake (see map), but the failure of septic systems in other lakeside areas prompted the Township Board to look into extending sewer service all the way around both lakes. The more immediate prob­ lem, however, is the drain field for the present system. < t The study proposes solutions to two problems: the ailing sewer system at Campau Lake, and the need to extend sewer service all the way around Campau and adjoining Kettle Lake. Faulty engineering resulted in a drain field too small to serve the system, and Wilcox will present a proposed solution at the meeting. The Caledonia Township Board June 16 heard an up­ date on the results of the study and a preview of the information to be presented to the residents. To solve the drain field problem, Wilcox outlined a proposal to construct a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) waste water treatment plant that would replace the existing treatment system, but use its collection system. Since an SBR can be ex­ panded, Wilcox proposes en­ larging the sewer district in phases. The first would serve the present users and the mo­ bile home park on Campau I.ake, some apartments, Kettle Lake School, a restaurant and some commercial and retail businesses near the lake. Capacity also would allow for about 20 percent estimated growth, Wilcox said. This plant would be de­ signed for 85,000 gallons per day to handle 425 sewer units. While homes usually would require only one unit each, apartments and schools would require more units per build­ ing than a single-family resi­ dence. Cost for the new plant’s de­ sign and construction would be $820,000, while construct­ ing a collection system for the new users is estimated at $1 4 million. The second phase of the project would involve expanding the system to a maximum 125,000 gpd capacity to include areas adjacent to the lake, but not Lake Study, Pago 2 Soil boring tests to figure Middleville sewer costs by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The final deadline for finan­ cing the Middleville sewer project is drawing near. Meanwhile, the village is waiting for results from two different soil borings to check the clay and soil underneath the current lagoons for contamination. Those results will determine the total cost of the project. If no contamination is found, total cost will be pro­ jected at $2,365,000. If contamination is found and can be disposed of on site, the project cost jumps to $$3,065,000. The worst case scenario is if contamination is found and the clay and sludge must be disposed of off site. That will push the project cost up to $4,865,000. If contamination is present, the village will have no choice but to dispose of the clay and sludge as directed by the DNR At last week’s Village Council meeting, Mike Fuller of Prem and Newhof of Grand Rapids made a presentation to the council of just how the project should be shaping up The council has chosen io abandon the original plan for another lagoon system. Prein and Newhof engineers have been retained to design an Se­ quential Balch Reactor system for the village. In an amendment to the pro ject plan originally submitted to the State Revolving Fund for financing and to the Michigan State Department of Natural Resources, Fuller ex­ plained the concept of the SBR system and costs involved. What all this means to village sewer customers is an increase in sewer cost that in­ cludes payment on the debt retirement of the system and general operating and maintenance Total monthly cost will range from $30 to $52 per month per customer. According to Ev Manshum, Middleville Village Manager, they expect results from b<xh borings soon. The final public hearing for the project will be held Thurs­ day. July 15. at the village hall at 7 p.m. Council vexed to hold a special meeting right after the public hearing to finalize pro­ ject plans The complete revision of the sewer project plan is due by July 22. In This Issue... • Middleville community-wide sale planned • Truck and modified tractor pulls planned July 2 • Caledonia players to premiere at 4th of July festivities • CHS discus champ caps high school career with 3rd in Quad meet �Page 2 I The Sun and Newt, Middleville. Ml / June 29. 1993 LAKE STUDY, from front page necessarily bodering it. (See map.) Totally developed, the sewer district would service 625 units. Wilcox explained that for this project the township would need to get a new ground water discharge permit from the Department of Natural Resources. Township Attorney Jim Scales said that to finance the whole system would require borrowing $2.2 million for 20 years, and he suggested that the payment follow the same procedure as will be used for the Caledonia Vi 11age/Township sewer pro­ ject, with three sources of revenue. • Residents who will hook up immediately • Service fees • Connection fees for future hookups As in the village/township project, the county would handle the financing and con­ struction. and then “lease” the system to the township. Residents not serviced by the existing system would pay an estimated $7,75O/unit hookup fee. lie said that if residents approve the project, and all goes smoothly, construction of the new plant could begin in 1994, with the new system completed probably within six months. Beginning in 1995, all users would begin paying an operat­ ing and maintenance charge, which at this point is unde­ termined. Scales said. He said these costs were not out of line with other lake systems, and added that if the project is approved, the town­ ship citizen committe ap­ pointed to help study the sewer problem would like to FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION odvADS see all who live in the service district be required to hook up. He recommended the town­ ship talk with the county on the financing, and said that a representative from the Kent County Health Department would attend the July 15 in­ formation meeting. Residents in the proposed sewer district will receive a letter outlining details of the meeting, but the meeting is open to all residents In other business last week, the board: • Will seek block grant funding to cover the estimated $5,000 cost of putting in sidewalk between the fire barn drive and the village/township hall drive. • Approved after a second reading an animal control or­ dinance outlining pet owners' responsibilities in controlling incessantly barking dogs, dogs that run at large, female dogs in heat and vicious animals. This ordinance was published in its entirety in last week’s Sun and News , and was effective upon publication. • Approved a two-year lease agreement for the Alaska Baptist Church’s use of the township's Alaska Hall. • Approved, subject to re­ negotiation of payment terms, a contract with Wilcox Associates for the design of the township sewer collection system that will connect to Caledonia Village's new wastewater treatment plant. Cost is not to exceed $391,000. with Kent County financing and constructing the project. • Approved a resolution to file for certification to regu­ late cable fees within the township. • Approved the re-appoint­ ment of Ixxlema Schroder and Jay Shook to the Library Board. 795-3345 TK SCHOOLS, continued from front page----------------------- —------ --------------reft IS that there is very little budgeted for maintenance projects. With the reduction of the unreserved fund there will not be much in the way of emergency funds, if needed. Other areas of reduction in­ clude a possible reorganiza­ tion of elementary physical education. With the retirement of John Sorensen, middle school physical education teacher, a vacancy has been created. Garrett proposes that one of the current elementary phys ed teachers be moved to the middle school, while the other two teachers cover the three elementary schools. Another area to save might be to run all kindergarten classes as full days rather than half days. One group would meet on Mondays and Wednesdays while the other Tuesdays and Thursdays Each group then would attend on alternate Fridays. The change would eliminate noon bus runs for the kindergarten classes and would save money for the district in transportation. All bus routes also are being reviewed. Two other retirements, that of Amy Campbell who taught second grade and Pete Bishop, high school art teacher, have resulted in two openings. Bishop’s position is posted. But Campbell is likely to be replaced by Kimberly Hausch who is returning from an ex­ tended maternity leave of absence. Garrett points out that replacements for those retir­ ing will also save money for the district because replace­ ment teachers will not cost as much as those leaving. The school board also adopted the second Truth in Taxation resolution. This allows the district to levy the full number of mills for operation and bond debt reduction millage. Opera­ tional mills will be the same as the past year, at 36.1 mills, while bond debt mills levied will remain at 4.9. The date for an organiza­ tional meeting of the schooj board was set for Thursday. July 1, at 7 a.m. at the ad­ ministration building. In other businesses. the school board — Accepted and thanked the Parent and Elementary Teacher groups for the dona­ tion of more than $22,350 worth of programs and sup­ plies for the three elementary schools. — Approved the appoint­ ment of Scott Marvin as high school athletic director. He will also teach part time at the high school. — Approved Kevin McGee as the high school dean of students This position is part time and he will also teach — Appointed Vice Presi­ dent Wendy Romph as the Local Board Technology Coordinator to the Michigan Association of School Boards BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS Heritage Day organizers still looking for volunteers cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N. Middleville Road - M.ddlewUe 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834- The 1993 Middleville Heritage Day Saturday, Sept. 25. promises to be bigger and better than last year, said organizers Becks Annis and Vickie Rick. They also are looking for people who would like to help •We aren't looking for anyone with a special talent." Rick said, "just for those who have willing hearts and are ready to roil up their sleeves and go to work " Anyone interested in help­ ing should call either Becky Annis at 795 9840 or Vickie Rick at 795-9461 This year’s celebration will again include the street draw­ ings and craft displays Rick said that they are already looking for prizes for the street draw mg and any one who would like to make a donation should contact her or Annis Crafters who would like to reserve a space for Heritage Day should contact Judy Hoff at 795-3933 between 10 a m. and 3 p.m. There are also some new activities in the works. Middleville businesses will be challenged to improve the looks of their business. The village manager, police chief and fire chief will do the judging The businesses will be receiving more information this week, according to Rick. Plans also are m the works for a student three-on-three basketball tournament. Middleville gal earns masters Diana Gayle London of Middleville was one of 5,889 May graduates announced by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She earned a master of science degree in the school's graduate college. x MAINSTREEW*; MIDDLEVILLE ^ntixpus 8c • omouES' • Cotectibta* Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 HOURS In loving memory of... RUSS (RUSTY) CRUMBACK Who was taken away so suddenly, three years ago on July 2, 1990. In the heart* of us who loved you, your memory live* forever. Loved and sadly missed by his family Saturday 11 to 5. FrkJay mgm HM 8 p m Sunday by chance �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 29. 1993 / Page 3 “YMCA” summer playground program for kids started Summertime and the living is easy, at least for school kids. But by the second week the familiar "I don’t have any thing to do" complaint is beginning to be heard One option for the youngsters is the Hastings YMCA summer playground program. Already underway, activities for kindergarten through Fifth graders from now to July 23 are planned with several special activities, said Playground Director, Kristen I^ubaugh. Weekdays Monday through Friday the playground programs will run from 9 a m. to noon, closed from noon to 1 p.m for lunch, and resume from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoons, there is swimming at Camp Algonquin from 1 to 3 p.m., and Fridays special trips arc planned, she said. The playgrounds will be located at Bob King Park. Southeastern Elementary in Hastings, and at McFall Elementary in Middlevine. New this year for Hastings is a "Tot Lot" program for kids from 3 to 5 years old. which will be held at Central Elementary and Bob King Park from 9 to noon Monday through Friday Parents must sign kids in when they bring them to the "Tot Lot” and again when they pick them up. Also new is a craft program, where director Ixslie Becker will conduct Playground supervisors from the YMCA and area children team up for a summer of fun with Y programs Enjoying time on the swings are kids (front row) Annual event set for July 29-30 Middleville community garage sale planned It's almost time for the big community garage sale held every year in Middleville, with July 20-30 set for the big days. But, before you clean out the garage or look for boxes to take things down from the attic, you should register and pick up an "official" garage sale sign. Registering means your address will to be included in the map showing locations of sales (hat will be printed in the paper and distributed around the community. To register, stop at Pastoor's Family Market, Crystal Flash, Cappon's Quick Mari, the Middleville branches of the Hastings City Bank and the State Bank of Caledonia or Lefanty's State Farm Insurance office during regular business hours between July 1 and 15. Registering guarantees a place on the official map and purchasing the sign for $4 helps the sale, too. Organizers are urging participants to buy a sale sign each year because TK Superintendent selected to attend IDEA Institute in July Steve Garrett has been selected to attend a week-long seminar where he will have the chance to listen and learn from internationally known experts in the field of education. Garrett, the superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg, has been selected as a member of 26th Institute for Development of Educational Activities, Inc (IDEA) Fellows Program for school administrators to be held in July at Appleton Wis. A faculty of nationally prominent educational leaders address the Fellows and, breaking into small groups, discuss with them the challenges school leaders face in developing better ways of providing quality education for elementary and secondary students. "This is the 15th time in 26 years I’ve gone, and I've always found it to be an superintendents to keep up with the changes in education," Garrett said. The future in education concerns Garrett who will also meet with experts in that specialty. "I'll have the opportunity to talk to David Pierce Snyder, a well-known futurist in the education field," he said. Garrett has also recently been elected to the presidency of the Kent County Superintendent's Association, and will officially take office this summer. Steve Garrett extremely valuable conference. These are education leaders from across the country; people like John (kxxilad and Ernest Boyer The emphasis is on instruction and improvement in instruction; it's critical for John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-371 Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available Middleville blood drive scheduled for July 12 Middleville’s summer blood dnve is set for Monday. July 12. from I to 6:45 p.m. at the Veteran of Foreign Wars Hall on E. Mam Street in Middleville The goal for this dnve is bO pints, according to Vickie Rick, chairwoman of the Mid­ dleville dnve The giant blood drop will be posted on the comer of M-37 and Mam to act as a reminder for motonsis passing by. Rick said she fell that a flyer distributed by the Red Cross said fl all ‘ When you give blood, you give another birthday, another laugh, another hug. another chance " money raised from the sale of the signs helps support the community project. In the past, the annual sale has generated interest in shoppers from nearby communities as well as from quite some distances away. Watch for articles in the Sun and News with pointers on how to hold a super successful garage sale and more information on what will be available for shoppers on July 29-30. Elizabeth Nida, Laura Dipert, Libby Cassell, and supervisors (back row) Joe James, Molly Arnold and Emily Cassell. craft classes twice a week at each playground. Some of the trips planned arc a visit to the gypsum mines in Grand Rapids on June 25, and later, a carnival at Fish Hatchcry Park, a trip to the Michigan State University campus dairy farm. John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, and a special all day trip to "Splash." ctitwMrwcou* f • JULY 1st. 1993 • \ See our Reminder ad next week for our Anniversary Celebration specials! MKhtnt 218 E State St., Hastings 945-9673 RapdrkylkJ j i •>p m 'HAVE A Great Fourth! It's the time when we get together with family and friends for a picnic, games and — of course — the fireworks display. It's the celebration of a great idea that a free nation could not only survive, but thrive. It's an occasion when we all show our pride in our country, and we're pleased to join with everyone in saying: "Happy Birthday, America!" We Will Be CLOSED MONDAY — July 5th — �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 29, 1993 Neigh b ors With. NORMA VELDERMAN Hi, everyone! I guess that most people are just enjoying living this week. There is not too much news. Ann Barlett said that daughter Katie is home. Marian Martin said that son Larry and family came from Goshen. Ind.. to visit his mom on Sunday He’s doing some chores that he saw needed do­ ing. Then they got together for Sunday dinner at Marilyn’s. Russ Bender had Sunday dinner with son Bob. Russ said that daughters, Joan and Beverly went to Dallas from Bev's home in California. They were scheduled to get home Wednesday evening, here in Middles die Lula and Dick Ward and some of their family got together with their daughter from Canada, and they had a family picnic Sunday Maureen and Jack Robin son. along with the S & S crew, are deep in strawber­ ries. So. not much time to do anything else. Mary Hayward is coming along nicely now Lois Bremer said that her brother from out west is here and most all the Bremers are going to Indiana for their Rutter family weekend. Lois and her family usually have it at Lots’ or Alice Steiner’s home every year Now she is enjoying al! the family without all the heavy work. It was always such a hectic, but fun. weekend. Lois Stauffer said that hub­ by Don wem to his combmed­ ciasses school reunion in Caledonia last week Donna and Bob Kenyon went up to Higgins Lake Saturday and had a good weekend Donna said that she did some family history in Kalkaska, but really had a good, relaxed time. Betty Newman is busy get­ ting reading for her Friday and Saturday garage sale. No particular news. Lib Palmer. Florence Fiala and Nettie Baughman attended the retired teachers’ and school personnel meeting Wednesday Katie and Ed Wieringa have their two grandchildren. Erin and Ryan, while their parents are out to Lake Tahoe. Liz Hart said that daughter Cathy attended the Rotary Camp last week. So Liz and Doug did Cathy 's job on the mall so she could go. I forgot that Cathy and Hilary Hillman went to Rotary camp, not just Cathy. Doug has his migrant workers’ training which started this week I was listening to a tape the other morning The woman, on her way from an AA meeting, was the speaker, telling about an incident that happened to her while she was waiting at the airport. She had gotten a sack of cookies to eat while she was waiting to get on the plane. She left her purse and the cookies on the seat while she went over and got coffee. Coming back, she noticed a man who looked like a homeless person seated next to her seat. She became very angry that he was eating her cookies. She sat down and looked very indignantly at him. He took one. she took one. Then he took the last cookie, broke it in half, giving her half When she was seated on the plane she opened her purse and there was her package of cookies. She felt terrible. Not only had she felt angry with him. judging him and thinking nasty thoughts. Making judg­ ment on others you so often miss things and feel terrible when you judge. It is so easy for me to criticize others and. if I really knew all the facts. I could only understand them. I'm having a real challeng­ ing time learning Braille. Mercy, what a lot of changes my head is having to see. other than my eyes. It tickles me the way my head is grumbling at having to really change my ways and work at it to perfect the changes. But life is good, folks, and I am glad to be alive and grow ing Thanks. Lucy for your kind letter. My husband just read me your letter. It recharges my batteries when 1 get your kind of encouragement. When I hit a particular low spot, at the development of seeing through other senses, you make me bounce right back and keep on plugging! Have a good week, everyone. Love all of you and will visit with you next week LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45a.m., 1100a m & 6 00p m WEDNESDAY.......................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 , Pastor. Rev Brian F Harrison .Youth Pastor. DarrelJ,. Schrock ★Music Jeffery C. Vdbiicrtijcide L* CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................... 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..... 11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service....................... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............. 6:45 p m. Awnn. ai......... ..................................... 6:45 p m. (buittCB United ikctl|rcn QH|urrij KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11.00 a.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 708 West Main Street I ’ The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 908 West Main Middleville, W mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 am. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795'2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •801-8661 'The Church eveytxxh s sometxtt ...and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School...................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning WonTup.................... 1030 a m. Sunday Evening Worship....................... 6 00 pm Wed Mcweex Prayer 6. Stole Study...... 700pm Dm Mtarr Dobson Das& Stove Jaxson tadh tdito coonm Muse De Phone 795-7076 Sunday Morning Worship...............8:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................... 945 a m Sunday Morning Worship..............11 00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church 795-3667 GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 12200 Chief Noonday Road (to Gun l-ake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Early Morning Worship Middleville Worship Mdaievtiie Vacattoe Bibie School 9 30 a m. 8 30 a.m. 1100 am 8 30 a.m Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Wednesday ‘Family Night” 6 00 p.m. Iniptmf, PoNtne, lUlnani. Joyful Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m Pastor Jeffrey Lee MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 1000 a.m. 1100a.m. 600 pm. St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 1115 a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p.m (El|f CDIH ®imr ^rtliudiat QJlptrrii Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship 891-8119 891-8028 “God Cares tor You” Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Children s Church/Youih Worship during morning services. For information call: “People Who Care" t Barner Free • M 37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Morning Worship Caraway Si puppet ministry for K4th during evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Sunday School.................................................. 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Club, Chmrs (or Children and Adults, High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. James Cusack 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m.' Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director ll| Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.....................9:00a.m A 11:00a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints . S 5 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, io 00 a m Morning Worship......11 00 a m ZvRfr'S* Evening Worship6:00 p m Wed. Fellowship 7 30 p.m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 29, 1993 I Page 5 CHS grad finishing MFA in costume design Former economics major discovers theater Kuempels celebrate 25th anniversary Clyde ond Rose Kuempel celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Moy 18 by going to Clara's Restaurant in Battle Creek with their daughter and husband Lewie and Jackie Lipscomb; grand­ daughter and husband, Charlie and Anita Grodavent; and two great-grandsons, Charlie IV and Aaron Grodavent. They were married Moy 18, 1968, in Sonoma United Methodist Church by the Rev. Howard Moore, who is deceased. Mary Rosenberg to celebrate 80 years An open bouse for Mary Rosenberg, celebrating her 80th birthday, will be held Ju­ ly 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of Mike Rosenberg 5675 N. Middleville Road, Middleville. Your presence is gift enough. Two TK grads to visit Belgium Two Thornapple Kellogg High School juniors are preparing for a six-week stay in Belgium as part of the Inter­ national Youth Exchange Pro­ gram. sponsored through Rotary International. Thanks to the efforts of the Middleville Rotary Club, Jen nifer Dykstra, daughter of Wes and Louann Dykstra, and Arnie Evans, daughter of Steve and Sharia Evans, will experience life in the small European countries. Arnie Evans will be living in Hekelgem, a village near Brussels, and will include trips to London and the North Sea on her itinerary. With the help of her host family, the VanDammes, Arnie hopes to gain a better understanding of the culture of the North Sea countries and to pursue her in­ terests in theater and soccer. Jennifer Dykstra will be liv­ ing with the Dinoire family in Binche. She plans to do a lot of swimming, play tennis, and travel throughout the country to better appreciate its people and history Save on Your Auto and Homeowners Insurance With CITIZENS BEST. If you belong to a qualified retirement association, you may be eligible for special group discounts on your auto and homeowners insurance u uh CITIZENS BEST from Citizens Insurance Company CITIZENS BEST is a special group insurance program for mature adults. Ernie and Lulu Harwell are among 275.000 policyholders who are saving with CITIZENS BEST Cail us today to see if you qualify for these savmgs. J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Owr Pol^ u 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Midv.,?*,,,e 49333 Our biggest concern is you 795.3302 or 89x^20? by Barbara Gall Staff timer When Brian Timmer entered Kalamazoo College in 1987. he planned to major in economics and lake a minor in computer science. But he graduated from K College in 1991 with a bachelor's degree m theater and communication arts, and a special interest in costume design Now a graduate theater stu­ dent at Wayne State Universi­ ty. where he is is pursuing a master of fine arts degree. Timmer is spending six weeks this summer designing the costumes for the Oklahoma Shakespeare Festival produc­ tion of "Oliver!" He discovered theater quite by accident, just as he was discovering he probably did not belong in computer science. "My freshman year. I had signed up to take the second level of a computer science class, and found I literally did not understand what was go­ ing on in it,” he explained. “So. just to take something, and with the encouragement of some of my friends in the dorm, who happened to be theater majors. I signed up for a stagecraft class “The class instructor's main job. however, is design­ ing costumes for the school productions, and just at that time, she happened to need an assistant. I took it on. and that hooked me" Then, in the fall semester of his sophomore year. Timmer took advantage of a college program called “urban experience.” He was sent to Philadelphia, where he did his internship with Joe Bowman Studios, a fashion photographer, where he learned even more about clothing design. While there, he received a call from the chairman of the theater department at Kalamazoo, asking him to design costumes for a studentdirected winter term produc­ tion, “The Eve of the Trial,” by Sam Art-Williams. With that production, he said, he found his niche in the class of about 12 department majors in theater costume design. By his junior year, he had changed his major, and in 1991, he graduated from Kalamazoo with the theater degree. He was awarded a graduate research assistantship at Wayne State’s Hilbury Reper­ tory Theater Company, which is run by the university for graduate theater students. The assistantship pays his tuition and a stipend, allowing him to pursue the three-year MFA degree. This past year, in addition to his own studies and design work, he taught the Introduc­ tion to Make-up Design course at Wayne State. This summer he is spending a six-week stint working with the Oklahoma Shakespeare Festival in Durant, where he designed the costumes for the company s production of “Oliver!" Though he anticipates just "breaking even" this summer after subtracting living ex­ penses from his S1.500 salary this room is provided), he was looking forward to a new theater experience “I’ve never done a musical before.” he said, explaining that the cast will include about 20 children and probably the i»me number of adults. The fact that he’ll be work­ ing for six weeks from 8:30 a m. to 10 p.m. (with over­ time as necessary), yet not clearing much profit is “total |y typical” of this kind of theater work, he said. “The goal is not making money, but getting the ex­ perience. meeting people and learning." he explained. This fall, he'll be returning for his final year of graduate work, and is anticipating the scheduled productions of Ibsen’s "Hedda Gabler" and Shakespeare’s “As You Like It." He said his favorite produc­ tions so far at Wayne State have been Fuente Ovejuna by the Spanish playwright Lope de Vega, and "The Great White Hope." by Caterina Ganey, which was performed at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn. “Both had more than 40 in the cast, and both were led by great directors.” he said After graduating from WSU next spring. Timmer said he might have a “lead” on a job in Manhatten, and he would like to teach at the college or university level. “1 could free lance, too. but I do know 1 would like to live in a city,” he added. He urges high school students interested in theater not to overlook the technical See CHS grad, Page 6 Brian Timmer, a graduate theater student at Wayne State University, is working this summer at the Oklahoma Shakespeare Festival. 1,000 Off the Price of s24,990 — With This Coupon — Offer good only on the Carrollton Spring Cove® home, project #5601 Coupon good thru Saturday. July 10, I COUPON i~rjl ) •] MAStfR irvw. MXM IB'-4* • ————’ ur < 23006/66* • 16’x70’ • 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Garden Tub • Skylights • Large Living Room A e /V /k /k :SenmPS • Up-grade Carpet fle A QQlj er SPRING COVE® ------------------ CALL SANDRA AT:----------------- TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 850 PINE CREEK. MIDDLEVILLE T. Wm. Hefferan. C.P.M.. Property Mgmt. Inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 29, 1993 Mom & Pops appliance business moves to new location by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Mom &»Pops Appliance in Middleville has moved to a new location and has a new look, but owners Mark and Geanie Schmidt say they in- tend to continue to offer customers the same good oldfash toned service The business has shown substantial growth over the past six months and Mark knew he needed more M XrWSHIHBBN^. R .. ____________ i_____________________ d Mark Schmidt, owner of Mom & Pop's corrries o full line of large appliances to better serve his customers. 2l.@ 1.800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE « iMW'flrOy r4 09MM THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS Enjoy the privacy of your own yard, above ground pool & deck or relax in central air in this daylight ranch with 3 plus bedrooms. All for $94,000. Call Beth for more information. CALEDONIA — needs a VanderMeer. Small cottage with 2 stall garage handyman's touch. Call Judy showroom space and storage area than he could get at the old location on Middles tile s Mam Street. “I attribute our growth to the consumer demand in the area for new appliances at a fair price.” Mark said. The new location is on M-37 just south of Gavin’s and directly across from Thomapple kitchen. The new store has more than 2.500 square feet, which allows Mark to display a large number of new appliances. Mom & Pops carries several name brand items in the store and offers a customers a variety of price categories “Most of our appliances carry IO-year guarantees which puts customer anxieties to rest.” he said “While we don’t offer it all. we probably have 95 percent of what peo­ ple truely want and expect.” “Mom & Pop s is also ser­ vicing new home buyers and builders by offering package prices on multiple appliance orders.” added Mark. An extra bonus for these customers is that their ap­ pliances can be stored for up to four months while they complete the house For shoppers looking for a bargain. Mark has gotten ex­ clusive distributer contracts for new scratch and dent appliances. "These are normally real bargains with ail of the guarantees.” be explained. “They usually sell within 24-36 hours of arrival." Mom & Pops also carries some good used appliances. Right now. Mark and Geame handle the business by themselves. Geame usually works with Mark two days per week Her time in the store is limited because they have two tod­ dlers at home and she runs a dog grooming business at well. barn & much more sitting on 5 acres is waiting for you. Call Jim Clark. HASTINGS - Large family home with country setting just outside city. Call Judy VanderMeer. Judy VanderMeer Beth Nauaadia Patrick Hammond John Bauw James Clark Tim Wilkinson John Harvey Patti Miedema Rob Stogndlll 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-1 areas, such as his own, or lighting or sound. “Don’t just look at the ac­ ting." he said. "Actors alone don’t create a production. There has to be lighting, sound, costumes and makeup to make it all possible. "No one should shy away from a career in theater because he or she isn’t good at acting Look at the impor­ tance of business and promo­ tion and marketing, for in­ stance! All these are part of theater, too." He said any one thinking about theater should try to see as many plays as possible, and $1,499.85* Pionex 486s* Complete Computer system u Delivered & Setup at your location! 486sx/25 Intel CPU 4 MB RAM 120 MB hard drive 14" VGA color monitor 3*ri" floppy drive 101-key keyboard 2-button mouse Desktop case Panasonic KX2023 dot matrix printer 24 pin near letter quality print 240 cps draft mode 80 cps nlq mode Software Includes: DOS 6.0 Windows 3.1 PFS Windows Works Call for details, quote, & delivery Information: Scotware - (616) 795-7521 * cash price delivery and set-up. Right now. Mark handles all the delivery and set up and buys stock. In fact, he has set the store hours so he can deliver orders before 9 a m. or after 6 p.m.. times when his customers are normally home Mark prides himself on the fact that delivery of an ap­ pliance can usually be made within a day of the purchase. There are times when he can even deliver the same day "We are one of the few dealers that still offer free removal of old appliances.” Mark said. Because of the use of freon in refrigerators and quirements from EPA. this service would normally cost the customer about $35. Mom & Pop’s also offers in-house financing on multiple new house orders or 90-to 180-day same as cash financ­ ing to qualified customers Mark also shops his distributers in the morning The business then opens for customers at II a m. and closes al 6 pm. except on Monday s and W cdnesdays when it is open until 8 p.m. As the business grows. Mark is beginning to consider hiring additional staff “We want people to feel secure buying gixxi name brand merchandise right at home.” lie said “This way people can save time and money by avoiding the crowds and rat race in Grand Rapids “ Two TK grads receive Mich. Tech degrees Steven Earl Egleston and Brandon Alan Wustman graduated from Michigan Technological University with honors on May 22. In 1988, they graduated together from Thomapple Kellogg High School. Egleston received his bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering and Wustman received bachelor’s degree biochemistry. Both graduated cum laude. CHS GRAD, continued from Page 5 CALEDONIA - Beautiful brick ranch with pole • • • • • Mark and Geanie Schmidt have moved their full-service appliance store to M-37. They offer customers a wide variety to chose from and also takes care of Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Cash or Money Orders accepted OtWf configurations amiable he stressed the importance of good grades in gening admit­ ted to good theater schools. "And if you really want to make theater a career, you should plan on gening your MFA degree, which is usually a three-year graduate pro­ gram.” he added. He said that like any other field, the more a person can do. the more opportunities open up in the world of theater. The son of Bethel and Jerry Timmer, who now live in Middleville, Brian anended Caledonia schools from kindergarten through gradua­ tion, beginning at Kettle Lake Elementary. At CHS. he was an honor student and played the sax­ ophone in band for four years and was chosen a member of National Honor Society “I really envy the theater facilities we now have at the new high school,” he commented "We didn’t even have a stage when I was in high school. so I think it’s great that students are learning stagecraft and technical theater, as well as gening an opportunity to perform "When I was in high school. I certainly never envi­ sioned myself in theater, but once you’re hooked, it’s hard to imagine yourself doing anything else." Brandon Alan Wustman Steven Earl Eg lest on which requires a grade point average of between 3.0 and 3.5. Egleston is working as a mechanical engineer for E.W. Bliss, while Wustman has received a fellowship and is pursuing his doctorate in genetic engineering. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS.” V' 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro s Pizza in Caledonia SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems ;; KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Odedonia Call... 891-9133 J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 29. 1993 / Page 7 [From Our Readers Truck and mini-modified tractor pulls planned for Friday, July 2 Why did schools add job with nearly $1 million shortfall? To the editor: In the Sun and News dated June 22 it was stated that the Caledonia Schools face almost a SI million shortfall for 1993-1994 In November 1992. a new position called “Director of Athletics and Student Ac­ tivities" was establshed at a salary of $62,000. At that time, the deputy superinten­ dent was quoted as saying “few other schools have yet to have such a position." Two months later, the salary was raised to over $67,000. Then nine months later it is discovered that we have this big deficit. Why would the school board allow such a position to be established? Are they unable to forecast that far in advance? Certainly this deficit didn't spring up over night It seems like the Caledonia School System spends like it is a “wealthy" district. With double digit assessment in­ creases. unemployment up and employees either being asked to lake a pay cut. receiving no pay raise or only 2 or 3 percent (certainly not 8 percent like the teachers and other administrative person­ nel) it makes one wonder where our elected school board members are I believe it is past time for the school board members to quit rubber stamping everything the school ad­ ministration brings before them and start showing some fiscal responsibility. If they don’t, one of these days they are going to wake up with a new school built and no money to operate it. They have to realize that the tax­ payer is not an endless sup­ plier of money. The business manager stated if someone has an idea about how we can be more cost effective, please contact them. How about starting with looking at the number of ad­ ministrative positions in the school system. Do we really need all of these’ (Industry has no problem down sizing. Why can’t the school systems?) How about teachers’ salaries? Do we have to keep giving them raises far above even the cost of living? How about some concessions from the teachers and ad­ ministrative personnel ’ The business manager stated that 80 percent of the expenditures are for salary and benefits With expen­ ditures of $16,896,088. this would appear to be a good place to start. Jim Sheehan Alto Local voters should observe how school money is spent To the editor: After attending the last Caledonia School Board Meeting, the following com­ ments must be made: The front page story published last week on the $900,000 shortfall only means that the school administration must curtail their wants. This can be done without affecting students' needs. What was not printed in last week’s article were the other charts showing how the operating tax dollar is spent. 66 percent of the dollar ($4,169 per student) is spent on instruction. Next is 11 per­ cent ($714 per student) spent on maintenance. Administra­ tion absorbs 9 percent ($571 per student), while outgoing transfers take 6 percent ($395 per student). Transportation costs are pegged at 6 percent ($375 per student). Business costs account for 2 percent ($112 per student). If all of the student costs are added, the total cost per stu­ dent is $6,336. According to the State of Michigan Treasury Department chart published in the Adv (Kate, our next door neighbor. Kent­ wood. spends $1,000 less per student than we do. I wonder how they do that? It is obvious that a sharp pencil can be taken to cut 33 percent of the budget without touching the classroom. This is where the fat should be trimmed. The truth in taxation portion of the meeting was in­ teresting. The highlight of the presentation was viewing the millage chart over the last 13 years. This was essentially a straight line, nice if that means something. What was conspicuously absent was the amount of dollars that this millage generated and what the inflation rate was over the same time frame With skyrocketing property assessments, this amounts to double digit annual increases. We have annual millage elec- STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Cd// us for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health ► Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 tions to circumvent the Headlee Amendments This millage election had 17 percent of the registered voters paraticipate. Less than one voter in five exercised their right to vote Our tax bills are controlled by these decisions and yet there is little interest. Voters, get involved! Go to the school board meetings! Find out for yourself what is happening! Join me in observing how our dollars are spent. Ed Fischer Caledonia Township Two Trojan soccer players make all-league 1st team Middleville's Shelly Wolverton and Britt Haraburda have been named to the first unit of the O-K Rainbow all-conference soc­ cer team, and Kendra Weatherhead, Tracy Wieringa and Tara Titus all earned honorable mention accolades. Haraburda was the leading scorer for the Trojans with nine goals ami Wolverton had eight. During the team's recent awards party, Wolverton also was honored by her team­ mates, along with Theresa Baerman. as this past year's co-captains ’for their leader­ ship both on and off the field." Midfielder Katie Zoemer was named the team s Most Improved Player and Wiennga was the team s Most Valuable Player The team finished the year with a 7-9-2 record under the coaching erf Steve Evans Wiennga is the teams goalkeeper. Weatherhead a midfielder and Titus a full­ back The July 2 troctor ond truck pull will feature mini-modified tractors like this one. (Photo courtesy of Don Apsey.) J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Lakeside Park will be the location of a truck pull and mini-modified tractor pull scheduled for 6 p.m. Fri­ day. July 2. This tractor pull should not be confused with the antique tractor pull scheduled for July 3 as part of the Caledonia July Fourth festivities The Mid-Michigan MiniModified Tractor Club will be putting on the pull, featuring the specialty tractors, said Donna Apsey of Caledonia Auto Parts, which is coor­ dinating the two events. The truck pull, however, is open to all area residents, she emphasized. Trucks eligible for the com­ petition are street-legal and stock 4x4s, and trophies will be awarded. Apsey said that local businesses have underwritten the costs of the truck pull, "otherwise, we could not have afforded the insurance for it." she said. Food will be sold tht even­ ing by the Caledonia AMBUCS. with all proceeds go ing to help the local physically challenged. Drivers can register for the truck pull any time before Fri­ day at Caledonia Auto Parts. 227 E. Main. Business hours at the store are from 8 a m. lo 6 p.m. Monday through Friday "We’d like to have a good turnout." said Apsey "People have been telling us they’d like to have a truck pull, so we hope they’ll register for this one Anyone with questions or who needs further information should call Caledonia Auto Parts at 891-4085 Shop • Clock A Music Box Repair Buy A Sell Old Clocks and Watches In-Home Grandfather Clock Service See us July 3rd. 4th & 5th at the Gun Lake Antique Sale, comer of 124th Ave & Patterson MANY ANTIQUE CLOCKS AND WATCHES Michael Bos • (616) 673-2815 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 29, 1993 Shuttle bus provided from Lakeside Park to CHS stage Caledonia Players to premiere during 4th of July festivities by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In keeping with the com­ munity-flavor of Caledonia’s July Fourth activities, a newly-formed local theater group will present its first production during the holiday weekend The Caledonia Community Players will offer a one-act comedy. "The Little Red Schoolhouse," at 7 p.m. Friday. July 2, and again at 3 Featuring Fl reworks 11:00 Parade 12:00 Opening Ceremony 12:30 Antique Tractor Pull 1:00 Softball Game 1:00 Frog Jump & Turtle Race 2:30 The Jimmie Stagger Band 5:30 Free Line-Dance Lessons 6:30 Beveridge Brothers Band 10:00 Fireworks The Caledonia Community Players will present The Little Red Schoolhouse' during the July Fourth festivities. In this scene, Tara Schweitzer, as the teacher, tries to instill some discipline into her unruly class.' The comedy will be performed Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at the high school Performing Arts Center. p.m. Saturday, July 3 in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Director Tom Kaechele said that shuttle bus service has been arranged for the Saturday performance to transport guests back and forth from Lakeside Park, where the Fourth of July ac­ tivities will be going on, to the high school. "If it’s a warm day. coming to the air-conditioned audito­ rium might be a nice change of pace in the middle of the afternoon," he commented. "The play is only about 45 minutes long, and we hope the community will enjoy coming to see it, either Friday night or Saturday afternoon." Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Caledonia Community Education office or at the door. Tickets also will be on sale July 3 at Lakeside Park. All tickets Me $1. The play, written by Millard Crosby, basically portrays the comic goings-on in a rural one-room school. Tara Schweitzer will play the role of teacher Mary Bronson, who tries to disci­ pline her unruly students. However, with names like Tubby Fink, Mayberry Flutter, Flash Graham (the laziest of students) and Tessie Talent, the characters clearly are not supposed to be taken too seriously. Members of the cast besides Schweitzer include Larry Lee, Karen Coleman, Sherry Smith, Eric Delmar, Dave Wilkinson, Andrew Moore. Kurt Kaechele, Trevor Lee, Melissa Smith. Keri Lee, Stacie Ranalli, Kate Meehan, a good time to bring commu­ and Ashley Ranalli. nity theater to Caledonia," Assisting Kaechele with di­ said Kaechele. who has long recting responsibilities is been interested in getting such Robin Schweitzer. Donna a group started. Basarabski is the stage man­ "This is a time when the ager and Shelley Langkamp is community comes together to in charge of lighting. celebrate the Fourth of July, Other volunteers have taken and we think the play just care of such aspects as fund- adds one more activity for raising and publicity. people to enjoy. The group hopes to put on "Ticket prices are low be­ another play sometime after cause this is our first perfor­ Christmas vacation, and in­ mance, and also because that’s vites residents interested in part of the spirit of our Fourth any aspect of theater to partic­ of July, where we re empha­ ipate. Information may be ob­ sizing activities for families. tained by calling the We hope the community turns Community Education office exit for the festivities, and that at 891-8117. they also stop in to see our "We thought this would be play." U This is a time when the community comes together to celebrate the Fourth of July, and we think the play just adds one more activity for people to enjoy. Free Bus Shuttle Service From Noon to 6:00 P.M From Caledonia Elementary & The State Bank Of Caledonia Bank Parking Loes By Tht Handicapped Parking Is Available In The Park Tom Koechele is directing the first production of the Caledonia Community Players. Here he odds to the set of The Little Red Schoolhouse,' with his assis­ tant, Robin Schweitzer. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 29. 1993 / Page 9 Thornapple Kellogg High School honor roll named 9th Grade A/A- — Tarah Beuschel. Brett .Bremer. Curtis Brinks. Michelle Butler. Traci Camp­ bell, Courtney DeHaan. I>eah Dodd, Rene Ellinger. Robert Kiel. Michelle Merlau. Kelly Nicholson. Mana Parker. Jeremiah Postma Honor Roll (3.5 & Above) — Martin Bender. Arnie Bergakker, Sean Crofoot, Shawn Davis. Jennifer Descboff. Adelaide Devine. Bradley Enders. Teri Fitch. Timothy Hannan. Paul Jamison. Megan Oliver, Amber Sans. Dwight Wade Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.49) — Samuel Alexander. Joel Barnhill. Cheryl Blain. Brian Brewer. Ethan Buist. Ruth Caton. Rachel Devormer. Lisa DeVries. Mandi DeWitt. Tracey Funnell, Jason Gearhart. Bruce Higgins. Cynthia Hiler. Korinnc Hutchens. Christine Hypnar. Jill Kelley. Daniel Kenyon. Andrea Kokmeyer. Angela Kuhtic, Abigail Labin. Melissa Landman. Jared Novak. Thaddcus Otto. Robert Peters, Katie Polhcmus, Stephanie Potter. Lance Robertson, Dionna Sherman. Samantha Sherman. Rebecca Singleton. Adam Smith. Alison Space. Ryan Streeter. Brian Syswerda. Jessica VanAman, Raechellc Walker. Joshua Welton. Chanda Wenger. Amy Wieringa, Kelly Williams 10th tirade A/A- — Sarah Brady, Christopher DeBlaay, Rhonda Hesselink, Melanic Johnston. Justin Middleton. Emily Nichol son Honor Roll — Sarah Allore, Jeremy Anderson. Justin Blake. Gina Boersma. Nathan Bundy. Kari Bustraan, Jessica Coe, Jennifer Dykstra, Jamie Giar, Angela Gildea, Kevin Holst, Gary Ketchum (Zehr), Bonny McMurray, Laura Nelson, Sonya Recollet. Karen Richards, April Scharphorn. Kiley Thaler. Jennifer Wieringa. Sarah Wisniewski. Gina Yoder. Honorable Mention — — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Yquf Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • Bates 5 words tor ‘2.75 then 10' pec word. It you pay in advance, you save 50' Wling charge Deadline is Fnday at 4:00 pjn SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E M»n St. Caledonia. Ml 891-9224 Angela Bird. Rachel Brock. Lisa Cash. Randolph Caton. Jason Clinton. Wendy Dickin­ son. Carol Dominguez. Arnie Evans. Amanda Fliearman. Chadwick Foster. Enc Gnf frth. Dane 11 Haigh. Shanell Haigh. Amanda Hull-Neeson. Vikki Jansen. Sarah Kaechele. Matthew Liu. Kern McNees. Malisa Merlau. Car­ rie Mugridge. Christina Oaks. Sarah Potter. Courtney Rich. Kary Schondelmayer. Jamie Smith. Brett Suwyn. Tara Titus. Amanda Townsend. Ryan Winchel. Wendy Wisniewski. Enn Wolverton. Amy Ybema. Ryan Zawierucha 11th Grade A/A- — Sarah Beute. Steven Buchholtz. Megan Middleton. Amy Missad. Joshua Parker. Carla Ploeg. Jaime Strater. Sarah Turner. Kendra Weatherhead Honor Roll — Katie Berg. Sonya Christiansen. Jason Clark. Jeffery DeMaagd. Jamie Holes. Camta Inger­ soll. Sarah J. Jarman. Jennifer Lewis. Steven Malison. Mark Overbeek. Stephanie Penn­ ington. James Ramey. Brooke Van Elst. Michell Wellman. Kathryn Zoemer Honorable Mention — Jeremey Bolenbauch. James Cole. Duane David. Corinne Drake. Jacob Dussia. Michele Evans. Chadwick Featherly. Cynthia Fox. Britt Haraburda. Jennifer L. Head. Glen Hess. Richard Hiler. Jeremy Hoff. Philip Johnson. Timothy Keizer. Stacia Kooiman. Suzanne Landman. Bridget Loftus. Michele Nicholas. Amanda Osborne. Jessica Pratt. Deanna Reed. Jennifer Reid. Timothy Rothhaar. Jayme Schut. Robert Seger. Brian Thomas. Jason Tutsch. Jeremiah Wert. Trisha Williams. Came Williamson. Benicia Yoder 12th Grade AJA----- Melissa Chlebana. Melanie Cooper. Becky Fitch. Becky Fliearman. Catherine Hart. Shannon McClelland. Shannon McMurray. Mark Pullen. Bryan Thompson. Kimberlee Wohlford. Honor Roll — Robin Basarabski. Richard Baughn. Geoffrey Cook. Sarah Count. David DeHaan. Brandon Feltzer. Christian Foster. Corey Harrison. Amanda Henley. Emily Henning. Rachel Hillman. Angela Jerkatis. Ryan Kiel. Melinda Lake. Melanie Mayet. Tracic Middleton. Michelle Nelson. Sara Postema. Teracia Potts. Mandee Rick. Timothy Rybiski. Trisha Shook. Daria Stewart. Lindsey Webster. Jennifer WiesenhKifer. Shelly Wolverton. Honorable Mention — Justus Aley. Theresa Baer man. Scott Bailey. William Baldry. Todd Boonstra. Charles Brown. Sara Bruin. Marcos Cuenca. Laura Donker. Brian Drummond. Leigh Flynn. Billie Sue Fnsbie. Angela Gutierrez. Mandy Hardy. Dustin Hang. Corey Heald. Martijn Heemels. Adam Hoisted. Jodie Horning. Timothy Kietzman, Victoria Mack. Amy Madden. Tara Manning. Mark McNutt. Katrina McWhinney. Melissa Mid­ dleton, Robert Middleton Jr.. Edward Moeller. Seth Nelson. Brian Newhouse. Scott Oliver. Ryan Recker. Jodie Robertson. Kristine Roehl. Jamie Rolison. Owen Sabin. Kelly Schondelmayer. Curtis Thaler. Jill Townsend, Mindy Truer. Sonja Webb. Jason Wilkins. Brent Wustman. �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 29. 1993 Caledonia Community Education programs help keep kids busy Coach Rea watches both the defensive and offensive play during a drill at last week's basketball camp. Other players are lined up, waiting for their turn to take the ball down court. Ben Stewart, a newly graduated member of the CHS varsity soccer team, supervises a group of PeeWee Soccer players who are practicing their goal shots.' The soccer program was one of the classes offered this summer by Caledonia Community Education. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia's community education programs this sum mer once again have provided athletic instruction in a variety of sports for all age groups. In addition, the community ed staff has put together classes for the younger set that include dance, crafts, com­ puters and even some fun day trips to Splash and Cedar Point. Soccer, basketball and ten­ nis camps have kept pre­ school through high schwlaged students physically fit. The pre-schoolers and elementary-aged students enrolled in the sports activities and in the "Jungle Series" classes can ride the school bus to and from the Community Ed Building for their programs. Community education also sponsors summer school leisure classes and high school completion classes, and its day care center. Kids Komer. is open for business. At the high school, not only the gyms, but also the classrooms and even the park mg lot are busy. Grand Rapids Community College is offer­ ing credit courses, and driver's educat .on students monopolize the student park ing lot during the mornings and afternoons It's just never too late, too early or too hot to learn. I think they've got it! Well, they've almost got it! Or at least some of them have got it! Led by instructor Tara Schweitzer, the three- four- and five-year-old members of the Caledonia Community Ed Pee Wee Dance class put on a preview of the number they'll perform for parents on the last day of class. A jungle safari is no fun without a sighting of some jungle animals Creating a whole zoo-ful of African animals is the job of this cla&s of Caledonia Community Ed jungle explorers, who will be in first, second or third grade next year. CHS varsity boys basketball coach Lorry Reo offers some instruction to some future Scot eagers attending the Caledonia Basketball Camp, port of the Caledonia Community Education summer program. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 29, 1993 / Page 11 New taxidermy, bait and tackle shop opens in Middleville by Margaret Fowler . Staff Writer Fishing just got easier for folks in Middleville because the Riverside Taxidermy. Bait and Tackle Shop has opened its doors for business tight by the river. The owners of the business. Rodney Frazer and Gary Wig­ gins, are adding stock to their store slowly and keeping in mind what their customers want in the way of fishing tackle and bait They also plan to add ar­ chery and other hunting equipment to their inventory Both men work full time in the same factory in Grand Rapids. This has been a long­ time dream for them both, too. So. when they saw an open­ ing in the basement of the building that houses the anti­ que shop and baseball card shop, they jumped at the chance. Frazer’s wife. Mary, covers the shop when neither of them can Hours are 1 to 7 p m. Monday through Friday. 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Another service that is be­ ing offered is taxidermy. Frazer has had several years of experience in this and Wig­ gins intends to learn Samples of Frazer’s work are hanging in the shop. Frazer and Wiggins now are running a bass contest that started May 29 and continues until July 4. Rodney Frazer (left) and Gary Wiggins show a sam­ ple of stock they now carry in their shop. '%> MIDDLEVILLE CLASS of ’78 .. is holding their 15 Year Reunion on August 14, 1993 at the Holiday Inn on 131 and 28th St. We are still accepting reservations until August 1. 1993. If you still can’t attend, please return information sheet to Janet Rozell or Bonnie Marion —I AFFORDABLE I—. Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday. 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 1/M The only requirement for entry is to have a valid fishing license. The first prize is a free mount, second place gets a fishing rod (value about $35). and third prize is an assort­ ment of tackle (value about $15) “We hope this will draw more people in.” said Frazer. “So far. a lot of our business has been kids who are going fishing in the Thomapple The sign that is over the door now is not very visible, but they have ordered one that is sure to catch the eye. Speaker set Sunday at Redeemer Covenant On Sunday. July 4. at 9:30 a m . Redeemer Covenant Church will host guest speaker Ketty Palau Green, sister of international evangelist Luis Palau, and volunteer special respresentative to the president with the Luis Palau Evangelistic Association. She and her husband. Eric, have been frequent guests on radio and television talk shows and represent Dr. Luis Palau in churches and at church-affiliated events, retreats, missions con­ ferences. Bible study groups, and women’s and men’s groups Green has ministered to children in Agrentina through Child Evangelism Fellowship, and to Hispanic women in a rescue mission in Watson­ ville. Calif. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she has been employed by St. George’s College in Buenos Aires, by Exxon Corporation in Buenos Aires, and by Memorex Corporation in San­ ta Clara, Calif. She and Eric Green live in Northern California, and have two grown sons. Redeemer Covenant Church worship is on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Dutton Christian Middle School on Hanna Lake Avenue, just north of 68th St. One of the services that will be offered at Riverside Taxidermy, Bait and Tackle shop is preserving and mounting the big catch for their customers. Several samples of Frazer's (left) work decorate the shop. Wiggins plans to learn this art, too. ThA VAITVTir DECKS Clarification: A story on the from page of the June 3 edition of the Hastings Banner may have misled readers about the financial situation in the Thornapple Kellogg school district. The school board eventually pared about $500,000 from its budget (rather than $800,000) for the 1992-93 school ye« The cuts were not made secretly, but there wasn't as much publicity about them a year ago. $119" $229" $324" $459" 8 x8 1O’x12’ 12’x16’ 16’x16’ Rail, steps & pool not included. I DRIVEWAY SEALER |j (L LANDSCAPE TIMBERS $6" y^Sgal. 3x5x8(Rounded) Asphalt 3x6x8 (Square. 40) ROOF COATINC $1079 Dewitts Uf ASPHALT ALUM. 4x6x10 (Square. 40) WATER SEAL 6x6x8 (Square. 40) $949 $3399 5 gal. TREATED LATTICE SECTIONS 2x8 HD..... gt j1 POLEBARN SPECIALS Includes tax and delivery 2x8 4x8 HD $1499 4x8 s2969°° CLOSEOUT! 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(KOK CREDIT' VISA ^SDBEKEE UMBER 1 ALTO, MICHIGAN • 868-6026, �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 29, 1993 Middleville daycare kids hold annual snow fight All of the kids decide to gang up on Caitlin Hula (center). Since it was nearly 90 degrees, she really didn’t mind at all. Put snow and kids together and the only adult, Vickie Rick, is bound to end up as target for the re­ maining unmelted snow. Matt Jansens lets loose a whole snow storm. Sara Jansens ponders what to do with her clump of snow. This has become a tradition for the kids in daycare with Vickie Rick in Middleville. None of them wanted to miss out on the cool, refreshing fun. Vickie dished out snow to each of the kids including Joshua Eavey, Caitlin Hula; Chris, Matt and Sara Jansens; Nick Mason; Bobby and Sarah Munjoy; and Nicole Raymond. Caledonia Summer Reading Programs continue to Aug. 12 Call for U-Pick and am Case Information Tom’s Tip of the Week: Why not have something with i a STRAWBERRIES for DINNER?? still have a FULL VARIETY of flowers £ S&S Farm Market AND GREENHOUSE 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAY’S A WEEK MON SAT 9 to 8 SUN 12 to 5 TRUCK and TRACTOR PULL Friday, July 2 • 6:00 PM CALEDONIA LAKESIDE PARK s,°tup Caledonia Auto Parts “Read Together, Share the Fun!” is the theme of the 1993 Summer Reading Club at the Caledonia Library. The club is for ages 3 through adult. Signup is between June 14 and July 31, and children will receive a special folder to be kept at the library. Club members read books (or are read to), earn special prizes each week for checking out books and keep a record of what they’ve read on a "reading log.” The programs on the re­ maining schedule are: • Maranda and the Fox 17 on Location (ages 6 and up), Thursday, July 15, at 2 p.m. This program will be at the Kentwood Branch, 4700 Kalamazoo Ave. S.E. There will be games and drawing for prizes, including passes to Cedar Point and Splash Fami­ ly Water Park, plus prizes from Witmark. (This program Stock 4x4 Vi and % Ton Mini Modified Tractors lasts about one hour). • Fractured Fairy Tales” (ages 4 and up), Friday, July 16, at 10:30 a.m. A puppet theatre presentation by Marilyn Willette and June Stoppels. What is Little Red Riding Hood doing at the three bears’ house? This lively show will have young people wondering what can possibly happen next as each fairy tale gets all mixed up. This pro­ gram last 40 minutes. • Native American Tales and Teasers (ages 6 and up), Wednesday, July 28, al 3 p.m. Storyteller Virginia Pastoor presnts Native American stories from Nicaragua to Alaska, featur ing hunters, tricksters and teasers that will make you want to read the rest of the book to find out more about children’s lives in the farm north The program will last about 40 minutes. • Seeds of Change (ages 6 and up), Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 3 p.m. Landscape architect Merry Kim Meyers takes us globetrotting to show through music, mirth and lively infor­ mation how cultures have shared plants and changed history! This program lasts about 40 minutes • Clue Club Caper (ages 11 and up), Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m This program will be be held at the Gaines Township Branch, 421-68th St., SE. Match wits with the actors; experience the mystery and solve the crime! Libraries become theaters in this evening event. Registra­ tion is required by phone or in person to the Gaines Twp. Branch, 455-1430 by July 24 This program last an hour • Preschool Storytime (ages 3-6), Thursday, Aug. 12. at 10:30 a m. Features stones, songs, participation, and book-related activities which celebrate reading. This program lasts 40 minutes. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA tor payment of classified advertising. Call 945 9554 with your card number it you wish <0 Caledonia The Hastings Reminder �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 29, 1993 / Page 13 Liz Mast among all-time ‘Top 10’girl athletes CHS discus champ caps high school with 3rd in Quad meet by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was a nice way to bow out. Caledonia discus champion Liz Mast ended her high school career by taking a third place in the MichiganIndiana-Illinois-Ohio Quad Meet held in Indianapolis earlier this month. The event was held at the IU-PUI (Indiana UniversityPur d u e University Indianapolis) track, home of the 1988 Olympic Trials. It was a meet for the best of the best of the best, with only three entries per event chosen from each state. Mast was a logical choice to represent Michigan in the discus. She went undefeated this season, and won back-to-back stale Class B' discus titles her ju­ nior and senior years. This year's championship toss of 137 feet was the farthest in all classes at the state meet. At the Quad, her second at­ tempt of 133' 4" proved to be her best of the day, and put her in second place going into the final round. But Nikki Sturzinger of Ohio on her last attempt managed a 134' 9" throw to edge Liz fix the silver medal. Lily Steele of St. Joseph, Mich., won the event with a 136' 9". "It was fun," said Mast of the Quad meet. "The competition was abso­ lutely terrific, and it was a beautiful facility. It was a little strange, though, because right after we started wanning up, a big thunder storm hit, and we had to wait about 30 minutes before we could continue. "There was a huge puddle of water outside the (discus) circle after the storm. I m used to throwing in the rain, so I was surprised that some of the other girls just practically collapsed because of the weather. "But the circle was slippery. I'll admit. "Overall, though, it was a great meet, and I was really impressed with it." The bronze medal she won that day caps a high school career in which Mast won the conference discus title four years in a row and regional and state titles her junior and senior year. This year, she set a new OK Gold discus record of 135' 9” and broke her own school record several times during the season. Although she has thrown 140 feet in practice, her official career best was a 138* 10" toss at this year's Champion of Champions meet in Grand Rapids, a "best-ever" for the West Michigan area, said her coach Joe Zomcrlei. She earned 199 2/3 points this season and her career total of 478.5 points puts her among the top 10 of all CHS girls' track athletes. Sally Clark holds the top spot with a whopping 814 1/4 points. "But Liz only competed in two events, the discus and the shot put," pointed out Zomerlei. "Some of the other top 10 athletes competed in three or four. Liz is unquestionably the best shot/discus athlete we've ever had at this school, and certainly one of the best track athletes as well." Shop our pre-inventory bargains so we don’t have to count it! we will be closed Wednesday, June 30 for inventory we will Be closed Monday, July 5th for the Holiday. CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR 146 E. Main, Caledonia • 891-8108 CALEDONIA LUMBER 115 Kinsey, Caledonia » 891-8143 Not too shabby for someone who went out for track as a sprinter, and only took up the discus for the first lime a couple of weeks before the conference meet her freshman year "We didn't have a discus thrower for the conference meet, and I had noticed that Liz was strong and wellcoordinated," Zomerlei recalled. "So, about two weeks before the conference meet, one day. just for a lark, I asked her to try the discus. "She went over to where Coach (Denny) Graham was working with the shot putters and all of a sudden I heard a whooop!' from Denny. Liz had just tossed the discus about 70 feet on one of her first attempts. "Two weeks later, she won the conference with a 109-ft. throw. The next year, she threw it 113 feet. Her big break-through came her junior year. She threw 109 feet at the conference meet, then about two weeks later, won the state with 133’ 9". She was on her way after that." Zomerlei noted that Liz really was a pretty good sprinter, and that she had participated in running events even after discovering her real talent. "She had worked on running the 100- met er (dash) and the 200-meter, and did a good job. But the competition there is tough, and she often was just a step from winning a place. "But she's got speed as well as strength, and competed for us in running events, too. In fact, that speed helped her in her throwing events." Looking back, Liz said the most memorable meet for her has to be at the state champi­ onship her junior year, when she won her first state title. "It was great to win the sec­ ond time, but not nearly so memorable," she said, "though there was a lot more pressure the second time. "And I would have to say this year's Champion of Champions meet was great for me because I’d always done so horribly there before, but this year it was my best meet. "Perhaps the highlight this year, though, was the confer­ ence meet when we look a second. For once, I could cheer for my teammates, because I wasn't throwing the shot or the discus (field events are held on a separate day from running events). "Track has always been more of an individual sport, but to take a second as a team, well, that was just really fun." She said from her track experiences she has learned a lot about a work ethic, and about bow things don't come easily. ’You have to work for them. And I've learned about handling disappointment, loo. Not just so much about losing in a meet, but the disappointment in not meeting the goals 1 set for myself. I tried to better myself every time, but that doesn't always happen." She said that she gives CHS uack coaches Denny Graham. CHS graduate Liz Mast, who won back-to-back Michigan state championships in the discus, recently took a third place at an interstate meet, which featured the best high school track and field athletes from Michigan, Ohio. Indiana and Il­ linois. Pictured with Liz is CHS girls track coach, Joe Zomerlei. Zomerlei and John Soderman lots of credit for her successes. "I'm really impressed with all the coaches I've had at Caledonia," she said. "I've heard such horror sto­ ries from kids at other schools about the pressure their coaches put on them, but our coaches have never pressured me to be the best. But they've always encouraged me to DO my best each time. I’ve only come to realize that this year, and now I can really appreciate them.” Zomerlei, in turn, pointed out that Mast not only gives her best every lime she competes, but that she becomes friends with other players and coaches, who really enjoy her. too. "She's made friends throughout the sport," he said. The daughter of Harry and Patti Mast of Alto. Liz also was an all-conference volleyball player, and earned honors as a top 10 scholar. She earned the English department award and a drama award at graduation, was chosen by her class to receive the Alpha Beta Award and won the Caledonia Education Association scholarship. She has won talent aimpeti­ tions for her singing, partici­ pated in vocal music, and she often sang the National Anthem at home volleyball matches before joining her team on the axirt. Next year, she will attend Grand Valley State University and plans to teach either English, speech or drama. And she thinks she just might have to become a coach. "h’s been a good four years," summarized Mast. "1 truly feel blessed by God. There's the hard work and all that part, but I really feel God is the reason for all of my achievements. I always say that, but newspapers won't ever print it." There's the quote...for the record. GATORADE $1.25 One 2-llter PEPS! 12 Pack (With 8 gal. minimum Premium fill-up) Ice Tea Coffee • Sandwiches • Juices l h.s Sat., July 3 Good all thru Jul HOT DOGS 3P1.00 FOUNTAIN POP: Bay 1, Get 1 FREE? (of equal value) PROPANE REFILL ...for gas grills or motor homes FIREWORKS ON SAL Caledonia Self-Serve Marathon 9266 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 • 891-8198 MARATHON/ Open Mon Thun 5 30 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat 5 30 am 11 pm �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 29. 1993 Gilmore Car Museum planning Fourth of July Festival The Gilmore-CCCA Car Museum has announced changes in its annual Fourth of July Festival celebration. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, July 3, and will include a country-western concert starting at 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks display at dusk. The concert will feature live music from rising Nashville star Dave “The Blue Fiddler Caley and local talents Los Bandits. “This is the first year the Gilmore Museum has incor­ porated a country theme, says Director Harvey Anderson. ENGAGEMENTS Hayes • McKinstry Wrubel * Jones Mr and Mrs. Raymond Hayes of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. James McKinstry of Hastings are pleased to an nounce the engagement of Tammy Sue Hayes to James Edward McKinstry II. Tammy is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is a 1987 graduate of Hastings. An August 7 wedding is planned Christine Mane Wrubel and Christopher Allan Jones are pleased to announce their engagement. Parents are Mr and Mrs. Michael Wrubel of Woodland and Mr and Mrs. Richard Jones of Delton. Both are graduates of Western Michigan University. A 1994 wedding is being planned. •’We are very excited to have outstanding musicians like Dave Caley and the Los Ban­ dits provide entertainment. And by having the event on Saturday. July 3rd. we hope more families will be able to join us in celebrating America’s birthday.” The Fourth Fest will begin at 9 a m. with arts and crafts booths, antique automobile rides, a kite flight and plenty of food. Picnic area and fireworks parking will be available. Also, more than 100 antique and classic automobiles will be on display for a self-guided tour. Admission will be $10 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at all Gilmore Brothers Store loca­ tions. the Richland Village Drug Store and at the Gilmore Classic Car Museum. The museum is a collection of classic and antique automobiles displayed in a series of distinctive barns, founded in 1966 by local businessman Donald Gilmore and run in cooperation with the Classic Car Club of America. The museum is located on Hickory Road at M-43. just one mile north of Gull Lake, and is open from mtd-May to midOctober. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 5,1993, at 7:00 P.M., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public meeting at the Caledonia Village and Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Caledonia Community Schools for a special land use for the following public school purposes upon and within the following described lands: A. A proposed special land use to place, install, construct and use a freestanding classroom, with related site im­ provements and appurtenances, all located at or about 9757 Duncan Lake Avenue and upon lands legally described as follows: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec­ tion 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, commencing at the Southwest corner of said section, thence North 1825.5 feet along the West line of said section to a point being 275 feet South along the West line of said Sec­ tion from the centerline of Johnson Street, thence Easterly 550 feet parallel with the centerline of Johnson Street, thence North 275 feet parallel with the West line of said section to the centerline of Johnson Street, thence Easterly 783.48 feet along the centerline of Johnson Street to the East line of the West Vi of Southwest 1/4 of said section, thence South 2089.24 feet along the East line of the West V2 of Southwest 1/4 to the Southeast corner of said West Vi of Southeast 1/4, thence West 1332.28 feet along the South line of said section to the place of beginning, Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested special land use. Dated: June 23, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA <2031 MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL MINUTES June 8. 1993 President Myers coiled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray French. Mugridge, Scheliinger and VondenBerg Absent Oliver. Guests: Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News Rick Wilson from the Grand Rapids Press. Charlie and Dorothy Corson Ralph Briggs and Dick Baxter Minutes of the May 25 1993 meeting were approved os read Mugridge moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Mugridge moved the follow­ ing transfer be allowed. General to Payroll..........$20 000. Support by Vandenberg. Ayes all. Carried. Letter read from Gene Riley campaign chairman for the Cystic Fibrosis Breath of Life Campaign. French moved that Council approve the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation s request for permission to campaign in the Village August 1 to September 30. 1 993 Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the May Police Activity Report. Council and Manager Manshum reviewed the Manager s Report. Bray moved that Council enter into contract with Prein and Newhof as consultant Engineers on expansion of Village wastewater treatment facility. Support by Mugridge. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council allow expenditures up to $10,000.00 to Prein and Newhof to revise pro­ ject plan for state revolving fund. Support by Mugridge. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council con­ tract Prein and Newhof for ap­ proximate cost of $14,000.00, to do the drilling and testing of cur­ rent logoons Support by Mugridge. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council hire Sur Pur Seal Inc. for an approx­ imate cost of $24,357.06 (Local Streets $19,913.40 and Major Streets ’$4,443.66) to apply Caledonia Planning Commission reschedules July meeting Because July 4 falls on a Sunday this year, the national holiday will be observed Monday, July 5. Since the regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Plan­ ning Commission also hap­ pens to fall on July 5, the commission has rescheduled the meeting for Wednesday , July 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the village-township hall. Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY al affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. sealant to various Village Streets. Support by Mugridge Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council authorize Manager Monshum to hire two port time employees at a rate of one at $7.74 on hour and the other between $6 00 to $6.50 on hour to work on sidewalk repair during the sum­ mer tor 15 weeks or total cost of $8,000 00. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Manager Monshum reported to Council the bridge on Main Street is to be inspected. Council request Manager Manshum report to Council on the findings Public comment held on trash cons, bridge and sidewalks With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment Support by Mugridge. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (201) June 14. 1993 President Myers colled the special meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present French. Mugridge Oliver, Scheliinger and VondenBerg Absent Bray. Guests: None The Special Council meeting was held for the purpose to determine whether or not the Council should pass a resolution to hold a public hearing on Truth an Taxation. Discussion held. Trustee Bray entered meeting at 7:30 p.m. Truth and Taxation hearing will allow the Village to continue levying 12.5 mills (current millage rate). Without the public hearing the Village rote would automatically roll bock to 11.71 mills. The decision of the Council was not to adopt the resolution and allow the millage rote to roll bock. Scheliinger moved the special meeting be closed. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried Meeting adjourned at 7 35 p.m Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (202) Synopis of Board Meeting for YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP June 10. 1993 Meeting called to order at 6 35 p.m. by supervisor Landon. All members and 29 visitors present. After public hearing, motion passed to adopt budget for fiscal year 1993-94 Minutes of May 13. 1993. ap­ proved as changed. Remarks heard from Lew Newman. Col Lamoreoux. Ken Worsham, Avis Martin. Sandy O'Dell, and Al Schwennesen. London presented Water System report. Financial report dated June 1. 1993 approved. Cable Systems report given by Vander Bee and Resolution for regulation adopted. John Jerk at is Ken Worsham, and Robert Herold appointed to positions on Zoning Board of Appeals Motions passed for road repairs on Payne Lake Rd Wildwood Lynn Or . and Bass Fee schedule clarified. After public hearing, final resolution adopted for Lynn Drive Special Assessment District. Schedule of meeting dates for . coming year approved. Barry County mapping project approved Approved contribution to school libraries Legislative conference Aug 4-6 will be attended by London and Vander Bee Motion passed to approve and pay bills. Meeting adjourned. Harvey E. Vander Bee Clerk (200) For the... DO-IT-YOURSELFERS For Your Car or Truck: Oil, filters, starters & alternators from *29.99 brake shoes and pads from $7.99, cleaning products, wax Goodyear belts from 8.99, air filters, bug shields, spark plugs, hoses, catalytic converters and more. 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Atis-iCn i V-/SSG tj Your Hometown Newspap T20th Year by Margaret Fowler Sto# Writer Kindergartners in the Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools no longer will attend five-days-aweck for just half days. The TK School Board, at its organizational meeting Thurs­ day morning, July I. decided to switch to all-day. alternate day kindergarten sessions, beginning this fall. McFall Principal Bill Rich and kindergarten teacher Kay Noah explained how this con­ cept would work within the district Noah has taught two groups of kindergartners in all dayaltcrnating day sessions for the last two years The more traditional morning or after­ noon programs also were offered. She and Rich were invited to the board meeting because the idea of this setup had come up in an earlier school board session. Her students would come either on Monday and Wednesday or on Tuesday and Thursday. Fridays were alternated, with one group having Friday classes one week and the other would come the following Friday. Both Rich and Noah expect questions and objections to the change. Some of the objections rais­ ed were that students in kindergarten weren't ready for a full day of school, or that they would not learn as much by not attending five days a IdleviIle and Caledonia Areas No. 285 I July 6. 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 TK School Board OKs all dayalternate day kindergarten week. “Over the past two years, we have monitored our students from the alternate program." said Noah. “The first-grade teachers have not been able to tell any dif­ ference between the kids in their academic and emotional development.” In fact. Rich said that those kindergartners who had at­ tended all-day. had less trou Me adjusting to the full day of school in first grade. Noah pointed out that another benefit for both the teachers and the kids was that they didn't have to hurry all the time. Some parents expressed concerns that their child still needed a nap in the afternoon. At the beginning of both years. Noah tried to have her students take a nap in the afternoon. “The kids really didn't want or need a nap. " she ex­ plained. “So, I changed it to a quiet time or story time.” Rich also said that there were fewer absences in the all-day kindergarten classes. The parents of about 60 up­ coming TK kindergartners already have requested that their child be enrolled in this program. Rich also pointed out that several other school districts already have adopted this for­ mat for kindergarten Another benefit of this pro­ gram is a projected savings of about $23,000 in busing costs to the district. That savings would come from the elimination of the lunch-time bus runs to transport the kindergartners. Superintendent Steve Gar­ ren also said some kindergart­ ners may spend as much as 1'6 hours on the bus for a three hour school day By riding buses with the rest of the elementary students, that time would be con­ siderably less. Included in the motion to approve the change is that the school board review the pro­ gram at the end of the 1993-94 school year Rich plans to notify parents of the change as soon as possi­ ble this summer. In other business last Thurs­ day, the board: — Elected school board of­ ficers The slate remains the same as last year, with Jan Siebesma as president. Wendy Romph as vice president, Don Williamson as treasurer and Wanda Hunt as secretory. — Set the meeting schedule as the second Monday of each month, except for June when they will meet on the third Monday. Meetings will be held at the TK High School library at 7:30 p.m. — Voted to retain Thrun, Maatsch & Nordberg of Lans­ ing as the school attorney, and Phillip W. Saurman. CPA, as the district auditor. — Approved annual membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards, and the Michigan High School Athletic Association. HxMmp.MI 49058 Pern* No. 7 Variance mixup puts schools in non-compliance Community Ed. sign stirs debate at Village Planning Commission bv Barbara Gali Staff Writer It may be just a sign of the times, but the Caledonia Community Education sign on Johnson Street was the center of debate at last week’s Village Planning Commission meeting. The commission narrowly recommended 4-3 that the Village Council grant a special use permit for the oversized informational sign now under construction in front of the community ed building. The sign serves to remind passers-by of upcoming com­ munity ed events, like plays or registration for sports programs. Resident Don Frantti. whose home at 323 Johnson is right across the street from the sign, submitted a petition signed by Johnson Street residents protesting the sign, which was put up before the schools had obtained the special use. The sign needs the special use because otherwise it is in violation of the village or­ dinance, which prohibits signs larger than six square feet in a residential zone. The community ed sign is 32 square feet. Frantti accused the Caledonia schools of deliberately disregarding the village ordinance, flaunting village authority and trying to “intimidate” the Village “We were perating under the full impression that this would receive a variance and that we had made proper application for the variance.” — Craig Schmidt Council. Caledonia Schools Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt, who oversees com­ munity education, objected to Frantti’s accusations, explain­ ing that the community ed department had constructed the sign believing that it had properly applied for the special use. “We would not have in­ vested money in the sign if we had not been assured by Im­ perial Municipal Services that the sign would be OK’d." Schmidt said. Village Clerk and Planning Commission member Jackie Cherry explained that the misunderstanding arose when the school, “acting in good faith,” sent its application form to Imperial Municipal Services, which accepted the form along with a $25 applica­ tion check. IMS. however, did not forward either the ap­ plication or the check to the village office. An IMS employee also told the community ed director that there would be no pro­ blem with the sign. Schmidt added “I don’t want you to think that we were just acting without a permit.“ he told the commission. “We were operating under the full impression tliat this would receive a variance and that we had made proper ap­ plication for the variance. "We were reminded mon­ thly of the ordinance by Mr. Frantti.” Though a number of Johnson Street residents signS«« Sign at In dabata, Paga 2 Hearing Friday to examine suit against Yankee Springs Twp. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Awareness Committee will meet township officials in court at II a m. Friday, July 10. The YSAC has filed suit against the Yankee Springs Township Board, claiming that the recent adoption of its annual budget violated the Constitution of the State of Michigan According to Sandy O’Dell, president of the citizen’s group, the constitution and laws require the township to let the public review the pro­ posed budget and to hold a public hearing before the budget is adopted O’Dell maintained that only Township Board members had a chance to sec the pro­ posed budget and that the ac­ tual budget was adopted before the public hearing was even held. "Voters and taxpayers were totally excluded from the deci­ sion on how their tax dollars would be spent over the next year,” he said. YSAC also claimed that the public was not given proper notification of the public hear mg. was not allowed to view the proposed budget or make any comments at the meeting prior to its adoption “It’s as though the Township Board has no regard for the concerns of the taxpayers," said Al SchwenSm Twp. suH, Paga 2 In This Issue... • TK Schools amend old budget, approve new one. Caledonia K of C raises $1,000 for project The Caledonia Council of the Knights of Columbus lost week presented $1,000 to aid Holy Family Catholic Church's To Africa With Love- project. The money will be used in an ongoing agricultural eHort in Holy Family's sister parish in Tanzania, where many people are starving. The goal is to teach the people how to use modern methods to grow the crops they need. To raise the donation, the Knights raffled a king-sized quilt made by Scotty Connolly. From the left are Father James Cusock, pastor of Holy Family; Council member John Connolly; Scotty Connolly and Richard Roth, Grand Knight of the Caledonia Council. • Freeport couple enjoy being Mom and Dad to Korean child. • Middleville residents offered curbside recycling • Caledonia celebrates annual 4th of July with lots of activities. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 6, 1993 SIGN STIRS DEBATE, continued from front page ed the petition,’Schmidt said that onlyThlfati and his wife had comerred'hrfn about the sign. “If the village thinks the sign is offensive, it should come down,” he said, “We don’t* want to be bad neighbors ” When questioned by the commission. Schmidt said that participation in community ed programs had increased noticeably since the sign with its reminders had gone up. Two parents, who do not live in the village, said that they appreciated the sign, and did not find it offensive. Planning Commissioner Glen Klaver, who is also president of the Village Coun­ cil, said that he agreed that the sign was too much like the plastic portable signs pro­ hibited for permanent use. Not knowing the ordinance or procedures was no excuse for non-compliance, he said. “If you’re ignorant of the speed limit, you’ll still get ar­ rested if you’re going too fast,” he said. He pointed out that the or­ dinance deliberately required small signs in a residential zone so they didn’t spoil the looks of the neighborhood. While most commissioners agreed that such signs did pro­ vide the community with good information. Frantti question ed whether the commission had the authority to decide the need for the sign. “The ordinance allows for a special use just for these kind of situations.’’ Cherry responded. The commission considered the pros and cons about the sign before voting on a recommendation Commissioner Steve Antecki suggested residents sit down with the school to work out an agreeable com­ promise. but Frantti said he wanted the school to have to stick with the ordinance. At this point. Cherry moved to recommend the Village Council approve the sign as it is. Voting "yes" were Com­ missioners Barbara Scott. Pat Cavner, Dan Erskine, and Cherry. Voting “no” were Klaver. Antecki and Al Niles. Commissioner Gayle Ott was not at the meeting The commission voted unanimously, however, to recommend the sign marking the entrance to the community education day care program. Kids Komer. be removed because it stands in the road right-of-way and blocks a good view of the street from the driveway. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a special use per­ mit for a 32-square-foot sign at Caledonia Elementary School. Teresa Sanxter. past presi­ dent of the Caledonia Elemen­ tary PTO. said that her group had raised the funds for the sign and held several public meetings inviting the com­ munity to help choose the type of sign. Principal Gordoa Nickels explained that the sign will showcase ^udentt and list dates for school events. He agreed that if the new sign were approved he would remove the present lettering from the school building so that it would meet the or­ dinance requirement of one sign per parcel. He said that the new sign would be put on a timer so that it would not be illuminated 24 hours a day. The Village Council will take up the commission’s recommendations at its July 12 meeting In other business, the coun­ cil again tabled a rezomng re­ quest submitted by Mike Slagter to rezone part of a por­ tion of the land owned by Doris Loring. 161 Kinsey He wishes to rezone the land to commercial use so he can construct a senes of storage units on the property . The question was tabled un­ til he can produce a buy-sell agreement for the property or some ocher proof that he has ownership of the parrel. TWP.SUIT, from front page notice was incomplete because it failed to list the time of the hearing and the location. "We did post notice at the township hall.” be said. “Most everyone knows that we meet at 7:30 p.m. at the hall.” The Township Board did have a work session just prior to the June 10 meeting, in order to look over the budget and have a chance to discuss it before the hearing. London also claims that a public hearing was opened up prior to the adoption of the budget. The Yankee Springs Township attorney. John Lohrstorfer of Kalamazoo, told London that he would check into the matter and that the township board should just wait until the Friday hearing date. Caledonia Sportsman s Club nesen, vice president of YSAC. The citizens’ group, which is being represented by attoney Carol Jones Dwyer, is seeking to block implementa­ tion of the new budget and re­ quire the township to adopt a new spending plan only after it has complied with Michigan law. “This suit came as a com­ plete surprise to me." said Yankee Township Supervisor George London "I spoke with people right after that meeting and there was no indication that there was a problem,'’ he continued. The township had put in a notice of public hearing m the Weekender rather than the Sun & News that usually runs the notices. l»ndon was aware that the STEAK * SALAD BAR BAKED POTATO’GARLIC TOAST BEVERAGE Caledonia Tops No. 546 — STEAK FRY 100TH ST. COXA0T" Saturday, July 10 I 5-8 p.m. • Price’7“ On June 14. we said our final goodbyes to a very dear friend and fellow Tops member. Carole V. She will always be remembered for her love, encouragement, and dedication to help keep us motivated — quit was not in her vocabulary. She will be missed. Meeting for June 29. Gloria was unable to attend so Dawn opened the meeting with a question/answer from the TOPS News Magazine. Best weight loss for tonight is Pam, runner up Katie and KOPS Paula. Pam is also our monthly best loser. Katie and Marilyn both have 10 weeks of perfect attendance and Dawn won the HaHa box. Congratulations ladies! You’re doing fantastic! Positive action is to eat fruit three times this week. Featured person is Eva, remember her during the week. We drew new Secret Pals and will reveal Aug. 10. Also a big hello to Kathy F. It was nice to see her after all these weeks. The topic tonight was an article taken from the newspaaper and was presented by Eva along with discussion. We will continue next week with exercises. We meet Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh-ia 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.) in the basement of the United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Please join us. Questions? Call Gloria at 698-2914. Healing service set at area church July 11 Leighton United Methodist Church will have a program at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. July 11, with Dorothy Mercer, and a healing service and holy communion The church is located at 4180 2nd St., Caledonia. Middleville merchants are challenged to spruce up the downtown area The organizers of the Middleville Heritage Day slated for Saturday, Sept. 25, are asking village mer­ chants to spruce up the looks of their businesses. Vickie Rick from the Heritage Day committee delivers information to Ross Sclafani, owner of Phil’s Pizza. The committee will be distributing information and check­ ing to see which businessess will be participating. A panel of judges will survey all of the participants dur ing the week of Sept. 20. The winner will be notified on Friday, and will receive their prize during the celebration. The committee will also be getting gifts for the street drawing during Heritage Day. Anyone who would like more information should contact Vickie Rick at 795-9461. Blood drive set for Monday at VFW Hall The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from I to 7 p.m. Monday, Ju­ ly 12, at the Middleville VFW. It was earlier reported in­ correctly that the Middleville blood drive would be at Gun Lake Community Church. Though the crisis in blood supplies in this region has eas­ ed somewhat, there still is great need for all types of blood over the summer, ac­ cording to Karen Despres, local Red Cross director. Anyone who is at least 17 years years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not donated blood during the previous 56 days is eligibiie to contribute. For more information, call the local Red Cross office weekdays at 945-3122. Moore-Clark reunion held in Middleville The children and grand­ children of Alva Ralph Moore and Maud (Moore) Cook gathered at the Englewood Campground near Middleville for the 42nd Moore reunion June 25-27 Don and Eileen (Moore) Sywassmk came the farthest, from Siera Vista. Ariz Others attending were from Hastings. Freeport, Caledonia, Saranac, Middleville and Holly Next year’s reunion will be held at Gary and Judy (Moore) Kidder s home at Caledonia, June 26. We Protect Your Boat On Land As Well As Water. Sabng. cruising or fishing is usually conf red »o weekends tor most boat owners In fad, most of the time, your boat isn't even >n the water it's m storage somewhere' Auto Owners Insurance covers your uoaf m the water and out and every­ where m between - all year long' J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St.(M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795*3302 or 891-8208 ^sluto-Owncrs Insurance l ite Hrjme Car BurtoeM �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 6, 1993 I Page 3 Thornapple-Kellogg School Board amends old budget, approves new one Golf Classic to benefit TTES set for July 17 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Emergency Services has set the date for its fourth annual Golf Classic and Four-man Scramble, according to Fire Chief Bob Kenyon. The outing will be held at the Mullenhurst Golf Course in the Yankee Springs area Saturday. July. 17, starting at 7 a.m. Cost for the classic is $30 and participants need to register by Saturday. July 10. That fee includes 18 holes with a power cart, a long drive competition, and closest to the pm on five holes. Golfers will compete on four-person teams Money prizes will be given for first, second, and third places. In event of a tie. there will be a draw The remaining money from the benefit will go into a fund for TTES to buy another “Heart Start” machine. The “Heart Start” is por­ table for easy use in an am­ bulance and acts as a monitor and can be used as a defibrillator The department already has one But since there are two ambulances, another one is needed, according to Kenyon. Last year's golf outing rais­ ed $I.32O. That has been put in reserve for the purchase of another unit. Cost of the first unit was near $6,000. Kenyon said he believes that the cost for another will be slightly higher Any golfers interested should contact Bob Bouwhuis at 795-9898. or send a $30 check made out to Thornapplc Township Emergency Ser vices to Bob Bouwhuis. 8695 Garbow Road. Middleville. Mich. 49333. The Thomapple Kellogg School Board approved a budget for the 1993-’94 school year of $10,665,698. nearly $470,000 more than the anticipated income for the year, at its final meeting of this school year last week Monday That difference will be made up from the unreserved fund balance that is estimated to be $566,608 at the end of the 1992-93 school year. Approval to use those funds was given at the June 21 board meeting. The unreserved funds then will be estimated to be $97,425 TK Superintendent Steve Garrett told the board that un til the state has determined how much state aid the district would receive, the adopted budget is tentative only. To estimate the income. Garrett used a figure of $3,952 per student, which he said was a fairly realistic figure, not overly optimistic The new budget shows very little change from the 1992-93 budget, reflecting increases tn inflation, insurance and retire­ ment funds The board also approved amendments to the 1992-93 budget Appropriations for the year went from $10,130,165 to $10,632,353. Expenditures for the year jumpki from $9,806,153 to $10,140,375. The unreserved balance climbed $347,533 as of July I. to $564,812 at the year fund from 1992. end. JcZ?AJ^eide3ener^i Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry Paramedic Jock Longstreet (left) and Fire Chief Bob Kenyon give an impromtu demonstration of how the "Heart Start" machine works as part of the necessary equipment for the ambulance. 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Caledonia runners place in Reeds Lake run last week Myers to celebrate 25th anniversary Dave and Linda Myers of 327 W. Green, Hastings, will celebrate their 25th anniversary Tuesday, July 20. The Myers have four children, Jennifer, Laura, Andrea and Dana, and two grandchildren, Zachary and Jessi. THE WINNING TEAM you WHERE YOU WANT TO GO n „ Call ANYTIME 945-9554 Katie Sobczak placed first with a time of 18 minutes, 32 seconds in the age 14 and un­ der women's division of the five-kilometer Reeds Lake run and Sarah Parbel came in fourth with a time of 19:57. They are both students at Caledonia High School. Sobczak was second overall in the women s division. Karyn Duba, also a Fighting Scot, was first in the 15- to 18-year-old division, clocking in at 19:15, just ahead of CHS track teammate Sarah Flegel, who also had a time of 19:15. The four girls helped the Fighting Scots take second place in the Class B cross­ country finals last fall. Coach of the team is David Hodgkinson. He took second in the men's 30-34 division with a time of 16:02. Former student at Thornapple-Kellogg Alicia Batson was first in the 19-24 women's division with a time of 20:13. Peter Parbel, who will be a senior at CHS, placed second in the men’s 15-18 division in the 10K run, with a time of 34:59. Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available The “Hometown” card with worldwide credit and a Hometown number. Your "Hometown” Visa and MasterCard is issued and handled directly by us. No waiting around. If you have a question, we re here to answer it. If you need a cash advance, we'll take care of it. And best of all, you'll be deal­ ing with a bank you know and trust. Hometown profes­ sionals who believe in working together to build a stronger community. Over the years your needs have changed. And we've grown to help meet those needs. We re proud to offer Visa and MasterCard as part of a continuing program designed to meet your growing financial needs. Of Middleville • AUDITIONS • Friday, July 9 • 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 10 • 11 a.m.-l p.m. Middleville United Methodist Church Don't Miss it! To apply for your hometown Visa or MasterCard, stop by and visit us today. Of, if you already own a Visa or MasterCard, find out how simple it is VISA to place a hometown number on ft ’------------------ - *—=— TATE <ANK 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST SE DUTTON 891-8113 698-6337 ALEDONIA AJ 3 Locations O;w A3 Dty Monday thru Fnday and ti< Noon on Saturday 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 795-3361 LENDER �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 6, 1993 .......... . Neigh bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Well folks. I hope you en­ joyed the holiday in spite of the weather forecast. I guess that this year it is best for us all to ignore the weather and start the day and take what comes. Not too much news this week, everyone is busy, but no news. Pete and Esther Velderman and daughter Marcia came to visit us Sunday afternoon. Marcia wanted to show us her new red car Then she and Cay hitched up Pepper to the two-wheel cart and went on the back roads for a two-hour ride. Marcia got to drive the cart for the first time. Pete couldn’t believe that Johnny was actually making the shortcake for the straw ber lies. Pete has been told that Johnny did all the cooking, but I guess it hadn't even sunk in. When Esther and I came in from the new bam. Pete made sure that we noticed Johnny kneading the biscuits. Pete even had two servings of it, he liked the biscuits so well. I also agree that they are very good. I love Johnny's peanut butter cookies.I am so fortunate that I am married to a man who, in spite of his up­ bringing, doesn’t believe that men and women have their own jobs and the two never mix. He is willing to do dif­ ferently. Neither one of us ever thought that it would be necessary But Johnny is the kind that when the job is necessary for him to do. he sets to it and does as good a job as possible. Every day I thank God for Johnny Well. 1 am having a real good time learning to depend on my white cane w ith my in­ structor of mobility training. Steps are not my big challenge The high school and the Methodist Church let us use their halls and the church has steps of all kinds. Balance, concentration and recalculation are the challenges that our twice a week classes are working on. We even did some walking on the sidewalks doing what is called. “ shorelining.’’ swing­ ing the white cane back and forth with just your wrist, tap­ ping the edge of the grass and sidewalk. You have to keep step correctly with the move­ ment of the cane, listening for the correct sounds. Would you believe that I am mentally and physically ex­ hausted after a two-hour ses­ sion with a short break? But I sure love the challenge. George Karmer is so patient with my slow progress in lear­ ning Braille. It is sometimes much easier to feel the raised dots with my left forefinger. But he insists that I use my right hand. There is a definite procedure that you must learn the letter in. After working with Morse code in the Navy, I learned the actual dots and dashes visually. But I can no longer see the visual channel to my brain. My fingers must, by Reeling, convey that informa­ tion. The visual habit of con­ veying information to the brain is now closed, and it is hard years long training of so doing, but I am slowly pro­ gressing a little more each week. Well, enough about me. Time to get to the news Well. I’ll be darned! I cannot find the tape that I talked into so I could listen to it as 1 typed. I have looked every where. If I stumble over it. I’ll will add it to next week’s news. We are selling our electric player piano (an Aureolina with player 57 rolls). You can also play it with push pedals. We had Steve Jewel. Jo Mid’s grandson, check it all over. He said that both the piano and rolls are very hard to get because they have unusual ar­ rangements of the rolls, as well as the mechanism. It is advertised in the Reminder and the Sun and News. My grandchildren are going to murder me for trying to sell it. They love it and play it to death when they come to visit. Thanks to all of you folks. My Community Family, for your kind words of interest. When 1 get down in the dumps I grab a hold of my boot straps, add a swift kick and happily go back to learning. A great big hug to all of you. I love you ail very much. Visit with you next week, with all of your news. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. k 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY.......................... Family Fellowship Prayer k Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.......................................... 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11 00 a m. Sunday Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................6 45 p.m. Awana................................................................. 6:45p.m. (Guinea United ikctl|rrii Qlliurdj KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor __ TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director 908 West Main Middleville, Yz mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 'The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................... 930 a m. Sunday Morning Worship........................ 10.30 a.m Sunday Evening WorsNp......................... 6-00 p m. Wed Midweek Prayer i Btoie Study....... 7 00 p.m. Mkam Dotson ^xxr ^evejaaxn rodhAxtor. Ueejxney khscDr "God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School 10:00 a. m Morning Worship .................... 1100 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning services, Canwiy Si puppet ministry for K4th dunng evening services Sunday School....................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Cub, Chan fa Children and Attain. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 891-8028 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 “People Who Care" Phone 891-9259 Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School........................... 9:30 a.m.' Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service........... .......... ... 6:00 p.nr MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass...........................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass................... 9:00 a.m. k 11:00 a.m. Scott Taylor LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.................. 8:30 am. Sunday School............................................. 11:15a.m. Sunday School......................................9t45 a.m. Evening Worship Service.................. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 11:00 a m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 12200 Chief Nixmday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Earty Morning Worship Middleville Worship Middleville Vocation Bible School 9:30 a.m 8 30am 1100 a.m. 8 30 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (DIH Wimr rtliodiet (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a. m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 - Sunday Worthip 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am Wednesday "Family Night" 6:00 p m huptrmt. Pauttve, Meutm.hyful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School. <2- Sunday ...........i0:00a.m. Morning Worship......11 00 a m Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 6, 1993 / Page 5 Obituaries Keith L. (Pete) Smelker.--------------------HASTINGS - Keith L. (Pete) Smelker, 78, of Hast­ ings, formerly of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 1993 at Blodgett Memorial Gene T. Morgan WAYLAND - Gene T. Morgan, 62, of Wayland, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 1993. Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife, Arlene Morgan; son and daughter-in-law Steve and Flossie Morgan, daughter and son-in-law Susan and Brad Pifer and four grandchildren. The family will be having a private memorial service. Arrangements were made by the Michigan Funeral Service. ] Caledonia writer releases fifth in series of Great Lakes Romances Medical Center. Mr. Smelker was born on May 14, 1915 at Irving Town­ ship, Barry County, the son of John and Mary Ellen (McCar­ thy) Smelker. He was raised in the Freeport area and graduated from the Freeport High School in 1933. He was married to Neva Rose Price, January 3, 1934. He was employed farmer most of his life and also a realtor for Gene Poll Realty. Mr. Smelker was a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge, Knights of Pythias in Freeport, Freeport Fire Association, Hastings Moose Lodge, former Farm Bureau, member Realtor Association. Surviving are his wife Neva R. Smelker; one son, Howard D. Smelker of Brooklyn. New York; three daughters, Shirley (George) Miner of Sturgis, Linda (James) Allen of Ionia, Brenda (Donald) Williams of Richland; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Smelker of Freeport and John Smelker of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Kermit Smelker and a grandson Thomas Allen. Funeral services were held, Thursday, July 1 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Willard Curtis officiating. Burial Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice or Barry Community Hospice. (Bill) Baughn of Lowell; seven grandchildren; two step­ daughters, Peg (Jim) Thomp­ son of Lowell, Pat Mac Graw of Lowell; six step­ grandchildren; three sisters, Jean (Tom) Vandevenne of Chariton, Iowa, Carol (Norman) McIntyre of Hast­ ings, Joyce (Robert) Martin of Hastings. Funeral and Committal services were held Friday, July 2 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, with Pastor Wesley Smith and Pastor Bob Rousch officiating. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Fred C. Griffeth LOWELL - Fred C. Grif­ feth, 66, went to be with the Lord his Savior, Tuesday, June 29, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. Mr. Griffeth was bom on March 16,1927 in Middleville, the son of Harold W. and Alice Margaret (Kenyon) Griffeth. He was raised in Middleville and attended and graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. He attended Bob Jones Baptist College in South Carolina. He was self-employed as a horse sheer. Mr. Griffeth attended the First Baptist Church of Middleville. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Griffeth is survived by his wife, Ruth J. Griffeth; three sons, Bart Griffeth of Lowell, Curt Griffeth of Shreveport, Louisiana, Ross (Tami) Grif­ feth of Lowell; three daught­ ers, Dee Ann (Randy) Wilcox of Alto, Kerry (Dick) Pry of Fort Myers, Florida, Paula Master Woodland managers to complete training at KBS Twenty five new Extensiontrained educators took to the trees recently as Michigan’s first Master Woodland Managers completed their 40-hour training regimen at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Comers. | SORE FEET I ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! i Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY i; 1 t t Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. h J 612 Main Street in Caledonia t Call...891-9133 1 891-9201 1-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE u- Over 2300 sq. ft. of living on main floor & the same on unfinished walkout lower level on 10A ready for your horses. Make on appointment today to see this luxury ranch with Tim Wilkinson. CALEDONIA Lake - country - farm - city — we have it all. Call us for more information. VACANT LAND A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS who have entrusted us with thetr real estate needs during our first six months of ownership! Beth NeusecH* Patrick Hammond John Bauw James Clark J-Ad Graphics News Senice Caledonia writer Donna Winters brings her readers a fifth novel based on the history of Michigan Aurora of North Manitou Island tells the story of a tumof-the-century lightkeeping family and the trials of its harsh winter isolation on North Manitou Island in Lake Michigan, just northwest of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. The book is the second in a lightkeeping trilogy and the fifth in Winters' Great Lakes Romances. In all her Great Lakes novels. Winters draws on historical archives and her own experiences visiting the locations of her stories. She and her husband. Fred, an American history teacher, visit historical sites, restored villages and museums in gathering resource material for her writing. For this latest book, she camped out and even did some backpacking on North Manitou. Winters, however, already is working on another book due to be published next year Its setting is the Leelanai Peninsula and sites on Grand Traverse Bay Concurrently with the debut of Aurora of North Manitou. she is reprinting the first title in the Great Lakes Romances series, Mackinac, which is set at the Grand Hotel in 1895. Tim Wilkinson John Harvey Patti MiecJema Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours Mondoy Friday 9 6 Saturday 9 I Modeled on the existing Master Canner and Master Gardener programs, as well as successful Master Woodland Manager programs in other states, the program requires trained participants to volunteer their time and knowledge to educate others about forestry and forest management practices. ““There’s a real shortage of opportunities in southwestern Michigan for woodlot owners to get help managing their land,” says Dean Solomon, district extension natural resources agent. "The pro­ gram's goal is to create a larger pool of people to help landowners and others learn about forest stewardship.” Individuals were required to fill out an application form stating their interest in and qualification for the program before they were admitted to one of the 25 openings. About 35 applied, and those who were not chosen for the first program will have priority for future sessions. Extension field agents and campus-based specialists in forestry and fisheries and wildlife collaborated in developing program content and teaching various topics. Most activities took place at Experimental KBS. Kellogg “ Forest and Lux Arbor Reserve. ““We trained them to provide basic information on a wide range of woodland management options,” Sokxnon says “ That includes improving wildlife habitats, selecting the highest quality trees, referrals for timber sales, maple syrup production and recreatiorud forest uses.” The seven sessions focused on a mix of classroom and field experiences The first five parts were three-hour presentations that introduced participants to such topics as forest ecology, the financial aspects of woodland manage­ ment, tree planting and wind­ breaks. The last two sessions included a day-long tour to view various management practices in action and a weekend of hands-on applica­ tion of previous lessons. The new Master Woodland Managers are asked to com­ mit 36 hours during the next year and a half to woodland stewardship education efforts throughout the region. Their volunteer activities may in­ clude helping neighbors understand management op­ tions for their properties, working with county Exten­ sion or Soil Conservation District offices to organize a woodland management tour, working with youth groups or assisting during forestry education programs at Kellogg Forest or other locations. Solomon hopes the program can be used in other regions of the state and repeated in southwestern Michigan. “ There's been more and more interest in woodlands and woodland stewardship for a variety of uses,” Solomon says. ’“Many people are realizing the values of their woodlands and are looking for people who can help them make the most of these resources ” Michigan’s Master Woodland Manager Program was sponsored by Extension, the MSU forestry department and uas supported by a gram from the Michigan Forest Stewardship Program of the DNR and U.S. Forest Service Qreaf ’^Lakgs Romances Aurora of North Manitou Island onna Winters Above is a sample ot the next novel's cover. — OPEN HOUSES — SUN., JULY 11 * i-4 PM V1M24. 4 9380 FINKBEINER RD. MIDDLEVILLE AREA Beautiful 2 story w/splral stairway. Available w/9.5. 17.5 or 26 acre*. Some with I Thornapple Rv. frontage. Immaculate quality built home. w/2'A st garage and walkout basement. Call Karen. 795 9331. SUN., JULY 11-2-5 PM Cale donia Schools. Beautiful set­ ting on Thornapple Rv. with 81' waterfront. 2 story walk­ out with 3 bedroom. 1% both & 2 fireplaces. Home War ranty & newer carpet & paint. Many extras. Call Patty. 7929974 D1M1. CASCADE TWP. 4976 SEQUOIA DR. MON., JULY 12 - 5-7 PM Y1M6. MIDDLEVILLE NEW LIST Spacious 3 yr. old con­ temporary home on approx. 10 acre*. Walkout bsmt . 5 bedrooms, 2 bath*, garage & pole barn w/heat A elec. Call Karen 230 0266 or 795 9331 ING 10916 WHISPERING VALLEY — HOMES OF THE WEEK — R1M1. MIDDLEVILLE Sharp 3 bedroom, raised ranch w/1 'A baths. Rec. room in basement w/daylight windows, enc. porch, 2'A st. garage. Located on extra large shaded lot. Call Lh, 795 9849 Sharp 3 bedroom. 2 story with 1% bath. Near schools. Home­ owners Warranty included. Spacious home with hard­ wood floor, newer roof, large fenced yard on corner lot and 1 stall garage. Price in low $6Ds Coll Deb, 623 8357 Li M2. MIDDLEVILLE T1M1 01M1. MDOLEVUE partially finished walkout large deck off slider*. Terrific area Coll Deb 623 8357 □ MIDDLEVILLE AREA. Country ranch w/3.03 acres 3 bedroom with 2nd both off master bedroom. Cathedral ceiling and FP in family room, formal dining room. 2% car Gorgaou* garage Call Deb. 623 8357 LI IM. COSS LAKE AREA 1 acre building site. Choice of 3 different lots. Call Potty, 792 9974 cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 6, 1993 | From Our Readers Caledonia Schools truly need to seek opinions from the community Dear editor: It was recently brought to our attention that Caledonia Community Schools have to trim approximately $400,000 from its budget, perhaps the beginning of / yearly trend without a millage increase. Judi Dean, business manager for Caledonia schools, encouraged com­ munity members to call her with any cost-saving ideas Though I know her sugges­ tion was made with the best of intentions. I offer some alter­ natives: have the school (i.e., the board, administration) call us, meet with us. ask us what we believe to be the most af­ fective means of cost reduction How? Form an ad h<»c com­ mittee made up of parents, business leaders, staff, sup­ port staff and board members to search out answers. Try a phone survey. go door-todoor Attend PTO meetings or PAC meetings (the real grassroots sctaiol/community communication networks). Have coffees, public forums. People have ideas, opi­ nions. questions that deserve the board’s attention, but ask­ ing us to individually call a school employee (or board member) isolates and disempowers a community. Through individual phone calls, how will 1 know if others feel as I do. how can I leaam from the thoughts ex­ pressed by my neighbors? How can 1 gain insight into an area I may have never con­ sidered? W ithout a process in place for the board members to communicate with the com­ munity. how will they learn what their community wants? I believe that the oldfashioned. out moded process of decision-making is already under way. Administrators have been asked their opinions of how to make cuts They will make their decisions, isolated within their offices without input from the com mumty they serve. They will pass along their suggestions to the board, and they will enact them at a board meeting at tended by one or two “out­ Healthy Tooth Team talks about. TMJ Syndrome Call us for information. 891*1240 Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. Family Dental Care IVe welcome new patients Appointments available Monday-Saturday 9505 Cherry Valley Rd Caledonia - on M-37 side” people, but only after meeting in committee where the decision is ultimately made anyway. Does any dynamic organization looking to the future operate this way? As our PAC committee has suggested to our superinten­ dent throughout this past year. “It takes an entire community to educate a child.” As of now. whoever controls the finances controls the educa­ tional process, and that con­ trol rests in the hands of a very, very select few. Until those few are willing to open up. unfortunately, this com­ munity will start the very painful process of closing down the money source through millage rejections. Kathy Jackson Alto Douglas I. Duffin Marine Pfc Douglas I Duffin, of 5520 Buttrick. Alto, recently completed recruit training and was pro­ moted to his present rank. During the training cycle with headquarters and service battalion. Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego, recruits are taught the basics of battlefield survival, in­ troduced to typical military daily routine nd personal and professional standards. All recruits participate in an active physical conditioning program and gain proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid. rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline are emphasized throughout the cycle. 9th Annual Middleville Garage Sale Days Thurs. & Fri., July 29 & 30 Remember last year? Over 100 sales all over town, with hundreds and hundreds of buyers from all over West Michigan... You’re invited to join the fun for another Middleville Community-wide Garage Sale on July 29th & 30th raqe Sale July 29*30 The Middleville Chamber of Com­ merce will again publicize this Community-wide Garage Sale throughout West Michigan All it costs you is $4.00 for a large 22"x28” sign to place at your site the day of the sale Your address will be printed on the map of Middleville that will be sent to area residents — plus availa­ ble the day of the sale So. come on Middleville, sign up now for 2 fun (and profit-making) days on July 29 & 30 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus The 1992 graduate of Forest Hills Central High School of Ada, joined the Marine Corps in January 1993. Pfc. Duffin is the son of Wallace B. and M. Jeanine Duffin, also of Alto. John H. Dykstra Sgt. 1st Class John H. Dykstra has been decorated with the Army Achievement Medal, which is awarded to soldiers for meritorious ser­ vice, acts of courage, or other outstanding accomplishments. The soldier, an infan­ tryman, is the son of Henry and Linda J. Dykstra of 10695 Finkbeiner Road, Middleville He is a 1979 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Michigan wins with improved job provider climate la In the last two years. Michigan broke with the “business as usual" approach to government We were the only state in the entire country that cut taxes, increased state aid to education, and wiped out a huge budget deficit by being fiscally responsi­ ble. This has sent a message to job providers that Michigan has a hospitable job creation climate. Unemployment is down and companies are adding produc­ tion and hiring back workers who were previously laid off. A great example of this is the announced last week that General Motors is bringing 1,000 jobs back to Michigan from Mexico Governor Engler and the Legislature have cut taxes not only to provide relief to citizens but to stimulate investment, savings and economic growth. In 1991, the Legislature cut property tax to residents and business by more than $400 million. In 1992, the Legislature wielded the tax-cutting shears by passing two bills that cut $25 million annually through changes in the Single Business Tax These public acts lowered the overall cost of business in this state and poised Michigan with tremendous recruiting tools to bring new jobs to Michigan. The 60,000 small start up companies will be exempt from the red tape of filing for the SBT and allowed to grow. Just two weeks ago the Senate repealed the inheritance tax because it unfairly chips away at the nest eggs many families want to pass on to their children. We are just beginning to see the results of our efforts but we still have a ways to go to make Michigan a better state for job creation. Now, we need to look for the future. Along with the tax cutting measures already enacted, we arc working to lower the costs to business through reducing unemployment in­ surance costs. And our efforts are paying off. Job growth in Michigan is almost three times the national average with 117,000 jobs being created this year The Legislature will con­ tinue to look for ways to cut government waste, improve our competitiveness and enhance the economic condition of our state Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto, where he farms 400 acres. The Village Stylist Welcomes... Lisa Buer * SIGN UP AT. • • • • • Four generations of Goods recently celebrated the first birthday of Jeremy Good, the youngest member of the family. Holding Jeremy is his dad. Steven Good, now of Sandusky, joined by his grandfather, Jerry Good and great grandfather Ed Good. Ed has lived in Caledonia for 50 years, and Jerry Good is the Caledonia Township Supervisor. Serving our Country Middleville Residents SIGN UP Now! FAMILY ‘Good’ for four family generations Pastoors Market Hastings City Bank ■ Middleville Office State Bank of Caledonia • Middleville Office State Farm • Lon Lefanty at the light Cappon s • Crystal Flash herei * to the staff. Lisa is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday for full hair and nail service. 134 E. Main, Caledonia • 891-1591 Salon Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-9; Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-2 FOR MORE INFO. CALL 7*5-793* �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 6. 1993 I Page 7 Freeport couple enjoys being Mom and Dad to Korean child by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Mother's Day and Father s Day was extra special this year for Darwin and Annette Miller of Freeport This was the first time in the couple's six-year marriage that they were Mom and Dad One might ask why is that so special? But rather than bringing their little bundle of joy home from the hospital. Darwin and Annette's baby boy came home by airplane. Jae Sung Lee was bom in Korea on Dec. 28. When Darwin and Annette picked up their little boy at Metro Airport in Detroit May 3, he became their first child. Travis Michael Miller Travis is now six months old and his folks have fallen right into the routine of raising a baby, like any other new parents The Millers’ story of wan­ ting children and being unable to have them mirrors the dif­ ficulty that many young couples face. After several years of trying to have children. Darwin and Annette decided that adoption was the route for them. The couple initially started looking into a domestic adop­ tion. But they were told they would be put on a waiting list and it could be as much as eight to ten years. A couple who were family friends of the Millers had adopted two Korean children themselves. They recom­ mended that Darwin and An­ nette check into Foreign Adoption Consultants based in Kalamazoo. They sent in their initial ap­ plication last July. "The agency really helped us out, every step of the way." said Annette. “Our caseworker made us feel like we were her only clients who were adopting. " The Millers did have a lot of paperwork to fill out. They were fingerprinted and they needed to get references from family, friends, and employers. Four home-studies also were required by the agency, two in their home and two at the caseworker’s home. Darwin and Annette talked about how they were raised. how they were disciplined, and what their ideas on discipline were. Their caseworker also checked out the house and made helpful suggestions for possible changes. Darwin and Annette had bought an older home in Freeport They were finishing the upstairs at the time. Darwin and Annette got word «n Jan 31 that Travis was now one month old and available for adoption They met with their caseworker at the Charlotte McDonald's and got birth pic­ tures of their baby They were told that he was bom without any health problems. At that point. Darwin and Annette did have to make the final decision if this was the baby they wanted. They had no doubts! Travis remained in foster care with the Korean Social Services until he could be sent on a plane with several other babies who were being adopted. Tlx: Millers, along with several other family members, went to the airport to wait for Travis to arrive. When the plane came in. each family adopting a baby had to provide a blanket for their child to be wrapped in. ’’Since we might not recognize our baby since the most recent picture was when he was two months old. we were told to look for our blanket. Darwin explained All of those waiting for their babies, five families in total, were told to relax and that it might he awhile But, in what seemed like no time at all, Darwin and An­ nette looked up when the first baby was brought out. Darwin recognized the blanket. Annette said she didn’t even see the blanket. “I just knew that he was our baby," she said. Because they were the only first-time adoptive parents. Travis was brought out first. All of the families who were waiting crowded around to congratulate them and ad­ mire Travis. What is in store now for the Millers ’ Annette is reluctantly going back to work at Cutler in Grand Rapids. She has been BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS MAINSTREE^SgT^hk MIDDLEVILLE •«ws. •CoftKtibfa* a ft • • ------------------ ----- ----------------- 1 1 Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 • HOURS Tuesday Saturday 11 to 5. Friday mght tiM 8 p m. Sunday by chance The Miller's hove hod Travis for two months now. He is a happy, contented baby who loves to grin and coo at his new Mom and Dad. Dorwin and Annette Miller outfitted Travis' room completely with Disney characters and comfortable rocking chair. home for a nine week mater­ nity leave which is also of­ fered to adoptive parents as well as birth parents. For all practical purposes. Travis is legally their baby, though the final paperwork will not be completed until late this year or early 1994. Darwin and Annette need to carry their son’s passport and ID card, indicating that he is in this country legally. They will have one more home study before signing the final papers in front of Barry County Judge Shaw ’’This has been a very positive experience for us," The 7th annual Blessing of the Animals Mass at Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church, just east of Lacey, will take place on Sunday, July 11, at the 8:30 a.m. mass. All animals, large and small, are welcome. The public is welcome to participate even if not owners of companion animals. This is a fun and enlighten­ ing experience enjoyed in the beautiful rolling Lacey coun­ tryside. Fr. William Crenner will be officiating, and coffee and rolls will be served after the service. Our Lady of Great Oak is located on Lacey Road between North Avenue and M-66, approximately ten miles north of Battle Creek. If there is rain, the event will be post­ poned. For further informa­ tion, call Kay at 758-3116. $1,499.85* 4 MB RAM 120 MB hard drive 3 floppy drive 2-button mouse 14“ VGA color monitor 101-key keyboard Desktop case Panasonic KX2023 dot matrix printer near letter quality print 24 pin 80 cps nlq mode 240 cps draft mode Software includes: DOS 6.0 PFS: Windows Works Windows 3.1 MOMrPOP'S KJEUU R. I ICED APPLIANCES . A — Scotware - (616) 795-7521 * cash price mm Barry County's Largest New Appliance Display 500 Arlington (M-37), Middleville (1000’ South of Gavin Chevrolet) OPEN: Mon. 1-8; Tues.. Thurs. Fri. 11-6. Wed. 11-8; Sat. 9-3 ★ 24 HOUR EMERGENCY REFRIGERATION DELIVERY * sl,000 Off the Price of s24,990 — With This Coupon — Offer good only on the Canoilton Spring Cove* home, project 4(5601 Coupon good thru Saturday. July 10, I COUPON » «- ■Marta Miaoou 1 uvwq mxmI LLP 23006/8618 • 16’x70’ • 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Garden Tub • Skylights • Large Living Room a a /V /X :ifXnmps • Up-grade Carpet ’91 QQ|) JJ flV A SPRING COVE® ------------------ CALL SANDRA AT:------------------ TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 850 PINE CREEK. MIDDLEVILLE Call for details, quote, & delivery Information: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Cash or Money Orders accepted Other configurations available a* MW 795-8950 couporfffE? ‘Blessing of the Animals’ set for Sunday, July 11 Plonex 486sx Complete Computer system u Delivered & Setup at your location! 4S6sx/25 Intel CPU said Annette. "We would recommend this to any couple who wants to adopt " Anyone who is interested in contacting the Foreign Adop­ tion Agency can either write to 421 W. Crosstown Parkway. P.O Box 50189. Kalamazixi. Mich., 49005 or call at (616) 343-3316. T. Wm. Hefferan, C.P.M., Property Mgmt. Inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 6, 1993 Middleville residents offered curbside recycling **--------------newswcr by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Recycling for Middleville residents has taken a positive step in’ the right direction recently — curbside recycling. Van Dy ken Disposal of­ fered their curbside recycling program to full service customers in Middleville Ed TenHaaf. owner of VanDyken. said that the company already has been offering this service in southeast Grand Rapids. Caledonia. Wayland and Alto "We felt that offering this same service to our Mid­ dleville customers was the next logical step.” he said The charge for the recycling is $2.50. Each customer has a special container just for items to be recycled, which include newspapers, clear glass con­ tainers (minus the lids), metal cans, and No. 2 plastic bottles. VanDykcn has only one truck for the recycling, so runs to pick up the items are scheduled accordingly. Mid­ dleville's pick-up days are the second and fourth Tuesday of the month Residents may be surprised that items in their recycling containers are hand sorted by the driver. Pete TenHaaf. who is Ed’s brother. Pete explained that if something that was put out can not be recycled, he will leave a note that tells the customer why. "By letting our customers know why something can’t be used, we felt it would help them know what not to put out for recycling on the next pickup.” said Pete About 15 percent of the Middleville full-service customers have subscribed to this service. ’’Recycling isn’t really something that can be ig­ nored.” Ed said “We need to be concerned about the en­ vironment and this is our way of having a positive impact.” "One concern that our customers have raised is that they feel we are making a lot of money from this opera­ tion." said Office Manager Louann Dykstra Actually. Van Dyken doesn't make money from this service, according to Louann, but she said she feels that it is indeed a necessary service. When the recycling truck returns to VonDyken s S. Patterson location, it only takes a short time for the truck to be emptied into the proper bins. Ed TenHaaf, owner of VanDyken Disposal and Recycling shows one of the containers used for recycling. Summer reading program lures 7,000 children The Kent County Library System’s "Read Together —, Share the Fun” summer reading club registered 7.000 children during its first week. With six weeks remaining and a schedule of programs, parties, special events and ac­ tivities designed to encourage reading, library staff members are convinced that the number of readers this summer will exceed even last year’s grand total of 12.900. During the first week. 1,076 adults signed up for “Read Together” — 38 per­ cent increase over last year’s adult readership. Youth Services Coordinator Pamela VanderPloeg is en­ thusiastic about this strong summer start. “Our goal is to see families in our libraries checking out books and reading together. signing up for programs and enjoying their rewards.” she said. Three hundred and fif­ teen young people and adults had a great time w ith Maranda at the first Fox 17 Reading Party held at the Wyoming branch library. When asked how many books they had read so far, the children shouted (Hit numbers ranging from five to 50. We believe that summer reading makes a positive impact on the entire Kent County community.” Children and adults can register for "Read Together — Share the Fun” through Ju­ ly 31 at any Kent County Library System branch In Caledonia, hours arc 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m Wednesday and 10 am to 6 p.m Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Phone 891-1502. In Alto, hours are noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday. 10 a m to 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a m. to noon Saturday. Phone 868-6038 A list of the prizes and in­ centives to be awarded to this summer's readers, plus a complete schedule of the sum­ mer’s special events and ac­ tivities. is available at the branches. For more information, call the Youth Services depart­ ment at 774 3253 How to wash fresh fruits and vegetables advice for consumers LAS VEGAS A TORONTO New Fall Programs From Grand Rapids Oct. 1-4, 14-17, 25-29 Prices starting at $379.00 per person Round trip train, Hotel of your choice for one or two nights, Hotel taxes, Bellman Gratuities. Train from Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, or East Lansing. CRUISE ALER.TI1 SCOTLAND Choose a 3- or 4- Day luxury Bahamas Cruise Plus 3 or 4 Days at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Ultimate Family Vacation Experience. 8 Days now through Oct 23 land only $810.00 per person airfare is additional. Visit Edinburgh, Fort Williams, Inverness, Aviemore, and Aberdeen. ' By the time fruits and vegetables reach your neighborhood store, most pesticide residues have been eliminated through the chemical breakdown that oc­ curs over time, and through rinsing and polishing. Although most fruits and vegetables are residue-free when you buy them, for the small quantities that might re­ main on the skin of the pro­ duce, simple cold water washing will eliminate or significantly reduce any residue. The following are some tips to keep in mind as you prepare fresh food for yourself and your family : • Buy fresh fruits and vegetables from reputable grocers or directly from farmers at city markets Familiarity with a retail food business will help you gauge the quality and consistency of their fresh food, and will make it easier to approach them with questions and con­ cerns about their products • Buy only tup-quality fruits and vegetables This doesn't necessarily mean "perfect looking.” Some less-than-perfect looking pro­ duce may have been grown 945-5110 or 1-800-875-2525 Monday-Friday 8-5. Saturday 8-Noon MEMBER OF HASTINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE •Some fruits and vegetables, like strawberries and mushrooms, have a high water content and should only be washed just prior to eating. Store these foods away from washed produce in the refrigerator. • Fruits and vegetables that grow below ground or just above it can pick up additional organisms and pesticides from the soil than other kind of pro­ duce. These include potatoes, squash, watermelon, can­ taloupe, carrots, parsnips and rutabaga While rinsing in clear, cold water scrub the skin or rind with a firm vegetable brush. It is impor tant to not only wash the rind but use a clean knife when cutting into any produce so bacteria on the outside is not transported to the inside If you have any questions about fruits and vegetables or food safety call the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Food Division at (517) 373-1060 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. ICS TRAVEL 128 East Court St., Hastings ting the produce while shopp­ ing or during the trip home. But fresh food should never be stored in closed, plastic bags because condensation that oc­ curs may hasten ripening or cause the growth of mold. Never place washed produce back into a bag that once held unwashed food; you don’t want to recontaminate clean food with micro-organisms. • Wash all fruits and vegetables in cold water without detergent or soap. Soap residue can be difficult to remove from some foods and soap is not intended to be consumed. • Water helps remove soil particles and other debris that may be hard to see, especially on leafy green vegetables like lettuce. Place the food in a colander and rinse well mak ing sure to clean all sides of the produce, or fill a clean sink with clean, cool water and let the fruits and vegetables soak for a few minutes. ARC ASTA wholesomeness and taste will not be compromised • Many shoppers place fresh fruit and vegetables into plastic bags provided by grocery stores. These bags are a convenient way of protec­ • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k 891-9294 A �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 6. 1993 I Page 9 Keep foods safe by storing them properly — Knowing how to store food properly and how long it will keep has many benefits. TV food will be safe to eat. The optimum flavor, texture and nutrients will be retained. Money won't be wasted on spoiled food. Here are some do’s and don’t for cupboard and refrigerator storage to help keep the quality in the food you buy: Do store foods in your coolest cabinets and away from appliances that produce heat Canned foods have a long shelf life, but don't neglect them for years then decide to use them. Storage of foods for times longer than recommended or beyond the date on the package may result in changes in flavor and color, and decrease in strength of baking soda and spices. Bread keeps fresh if stored at room temperature in a cool dry place Refrigeration hastens staling; however, in hot humid weather, bread kept for more than two to three days should be refrigerated to retard mold growth For longer storage, freeze fresh bread. Store brown and serve breads. Enhsh muffins and other high-moisture breads in the refrigerator. To keep brown sugar soft store in a plastic bag or con­ tainer with a tight lid. Slipping an apple slice or small piece of bread m with the brown sugar will also do the trick. Check the apple or bread often, as it will dry out and need to be changed If your brown sugar is already so hard that you need a hammer to break it up. you can soften it by heating in a 250-degree oven or. a cookie sheet Then measure while still warm as it will harden again when cooled Store flour in an airtight container, as it takes up moisture and also dries out easily. Keep whole wheat flour in the refrigerator the year around. Natural oils cause this flour to turn rancid quickly at room temperature. Refrigerator temperature should be from 34 to 40 degrees F. Above 40 degrees foods spoil rapidly . Don't depend on the max­ imum storage time for refrigerated food. Use these foods quickly. Low-acid foods such as meat, cooked vegetables and egg dishes are particularly risky. If there is a doubt about these foods being spoiled, don’t taste them, throw them out. Fresh fish should not be stored in the refrigerator more than one day before cooking. Ground beef, fresh sausage, gravies and broth should be used in one to two days. Larger pieces of meat such as chops or roasts may be kept for two to three days, for longer storage these foods should be frozen. Most dairy products have a “sell by” date on them so check the labels before pur­ chasing. Keep the containers tightly covered and don’t return unused milk or cream to the original container. Eggs are one fresh food that you can stock up on when on sale They can be stored in the shell for two to three weeks. It's best to not wash fresh fruits and vegetables before storing, as moisture en­ courages spoilage. Store let­ tuce away from other fruits and vegetables to prevent russet spotting. Onions, potatoes and sweet potatoes should not be stored in the refrigerator, but in a cool dry place in the cupboard. In order to ripen fruits and tomatoes place in a brown paper bag and never in direct sunlight. Don't depend on ap­ pearance. taste, smell of food to tell you when it’s safe to eat. Contaminated foods that can cause food poisoning may look fine and have no off flavor or odor So to keep your foods safe, store them at the proper temperature, in the correct place and for the recommend­ ed length of time. MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! aledonia Youth Baseball/Softball A.B. Dick Products Able Sanitation, Inc. Alan Miller Painting Alaska Excavating Alto Precision Benting & Kamminga Landscape Bob Evans Restaurant Broadmoor Motor Sales Bug Off Pest Control Burgess Concrete Caledonia American Legion Caledonia Auto Parts Caledonia Printing Caledonia Standard Carl Algera, Builder DeVries Insurance Dr. Robin Vaughn Dutton General Store First Real Estate Harder Warner Nursery Inc. J.P. Transportation Co. James D. McMahon Photography K of C #7341 Ken Garnaat Insurance Kids Korner Kloosterman Landscaping Kraft Container Llamas of Michigan Macomber Welding Old Kent Bank Pagano’s Restaurant Pioneer Airmobile Rainbow’s End RBD Builders, Inc Richard Choryan, Schenk, Boncher & Prasher Seif & Sons Chevrolet South Kent Vet Hospital State Bank of Caledonia Steketee Turf Service Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc., NYSE T&T Pool & Spa Supply VanBeek’s Custom Wood Products Veiling Contractors Village Soap Opera Weaver Construction, Inc. Whitneyville Self Storage Wolverine Paving, Inc. Zylstra Door, Inc. Twin Pines Farm Pleasant Acres Dairy Farm �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 6, 1993 Caledonia’s annual Fourth of July celebration was a crowd-pleaser The pulsoting blues of the Jimmie Stagger Band year, and the bond was a big hit with pork visitors A popular attraction on the hot, humid doy were the water games sponsored by the Caledonia Fire Department. This youngster bravely tries to control the powerful hose...with a little help from a friendly fireman. by Barbara Gail Staff Writer One of the biggest parades in history, lots of food, good music, events for all ages and interests and good old hot, humid July weather Saturday drew an excellent turn-out for Caledonia’s annual In­ dependence Day celebration. The parade featured enough fire engines, flashing lights and wailing sirens to delight any child, and the home town crowd could wave to local politicians, crane their necks at a three-story dinosaur balloon. cheer the American Continued on next page— Horses and teams of horses are a Caledonia parade tradition, and the Skinners' Doc' and 'Prince' stepped out for the holiday, arrayed in their gorgeous tack. Fourth of July Co-chairwoman Paula Moerland presents the softball trophy to Caledonia coach Chuck Clark after Caledonia defeated Middleville 8-5. The trophy is on display at Caledonia Rent-All, team sponsor. Rumbling down Main Street, the American Legion's M-60 tank has become a special addition to the Fourth of July parade. The annual frog and turtle races always draw a big crowd. Here, spectators and racers alike cheer the frogs toward the edge of the mogic circle. Full Variety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables $1 99 X Gal. WITH ANY PURCHASE Pots Combinations of Flowers ARE STILL AVAILABLE AJ*o Perennial Hibiscus Prompt insurance service for: Tom’s Tip of the Week: Now ts the time to TRIM your petunias, alyssum and hardy mums________________________________ Auto • Home Farm • Life Business • IRAs Call today S&S Farm Market AND GREENHOUSE 7350 S MIDDLEVILLE RD (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON SAT 9to8, SUN. 12 io 5 Making your future more predictable Patti Jo Peck sings the National Anthem and 'God Bless America' to open the pork festivities. W Jim Couchenour 1611 S Hanover St, Suite 112, Hastings Ph. 945-3443 BURLAU INSURANCE �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 6, 1993 I Page 11 This year, the Caledonia AMBUCS shouldered the annual chicken barbeque, and their hours at the grill produced hundreds of picnic dinners for park visitors. Some of the members of the Middleville and Caledonia softball teams pose with the trophy that this year went to Caledonia after an 8-5 victory. Coaches and members of the two communities’ youth baseball and softball teams played each other in a new July Fourth event that promises to become another tradition. The teams were sponsored by Caledonia Rent-All and Phil’s Pizzeria. que tractor pull, a softball game between Middleville and Caledonia youth league coaches, food booths, crafts, games, country line dancing and two bands entertained the crowd until the 10 p.m fireworks illuminated the sky for hundreds of spectators in the park, in village yards. See Feat/va/, Page 14 4 FILL-UPS : !!!! + • • •’ Frog and turtle racers Eddie Hawkins, 4, and Rebec­ ca Smith, 10, held the lucky tickets that won them bicycles in the raffle open to all race participants. Western Auto and Fredricks Construction donated the bicycles. From previous page— Legion and its M-60 tank, snap photos of the platoon of youngsters on decorated bikes, trikes and wagons and call greetings to the drivers of a fleet of the newest and oldest classic cars. A few floats, an antique tractor, a monster Caterpillar. /• Uncle Sam wants YOU! Reminiscent of the old recruitment posters, 'Uncle Sam' picks out members of the crowd as he is chauffered down Main Street in his 1903 Waverly Electric. teams of horses and all kinds of trucks and vans also joined the parade, which took about 45 minutes to make its way past the hundreds of children and adults who lined Main Street. At Lakeside Park, an anti- FREE GAS LMtW Ti«« O-»yt 'Constoble' David Mer­ riman clears Main Street for the parade. Caledonia Marathon Convenience Store 9266 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) - HOURS Monday-Thursday 5 am.-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday 5 a m.-11 p.m. Sunday 8 a m.-10 p.m. This 1900 Bullock tractor, driven by Lewis Good, was deliberately lined up in front of the latest in Caterpillar machinery. Good s tractor is the only one of its kind still in existence, and travels 2.5 mph. Not on escopee from Jurassic Park,' just the Fourth of July parade entry from the State Bonk of Caledonia! This friendly dinosaur skillfully dodged power lines and traffic as he awed Main Street par ode w a t c her s. Ph. 891-8198 /M\ An American Company \MAMTHONI Serving America. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 6, 1993 Flag, plaque donated to Legion in memory of Dutton vet Phil and Maisie Longstreet Saturday donated a flog and plaque to the Caledonia Legion Post 305 in memory of their good friend Everett Crumback of Dutton, who fought in the Navy during World War II. The flag flew over the Capitol in Washington D.C. on May 13, and now flies over the Caledonia Leqion Hall. Accpeting the flag and plaque from Longstreet (right) are Legion members Bill White (left), Post Commander Tom Zigler and Ed Harmon. ZYLST DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698-7242 ____________ 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia__________ On hand for the tribute to Crumback were some of his family. From the left are Crumback's son Richard, his grandsons Collin and Tracy, Longstreet and Crum­ back's brother Jim. Happy 60 Club potluck has been canceled The Caledonia Happy 60 Club potluck dinner will not be held for July because of too many complications, accor­ ding to President Lillian Schultz. The August meeting is still being planned, but a time and date has not been decided. 8 M YOU BENEFIT with our.. • Personal “small town” service and “big town” know-how. • “In House” uni-body and frame straightening • Latest paint technology. • Only the BEST products used in parts and materials. • 100% guaranteed on repairs for as long as you own your vehicle. • FREE LOANERS while repairs are being made. • Certified collision repair mechanics. • Authorized insurance repair facility. • Our professional experience since 1969. Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED ’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-0150 We want to be your ‘PRO Shop. working with the PROS since 1969. Ed Pawtoski WWZtWWrW Middleville blood drive set for July 12 New car care video can cut driving costs If that maze of hoses, belts, wires and dipsticks under the hood of your car makes you want to slam the hood right back down, Car Care Council offers something to unravel the mystery. It’s a video that helps you find your way under the hood and around the car, truck or van. Appropriately entitled “How to Find Your Way Under the Hood...,’’ the 25 minute, hands-on guide tells you how to determine if a belt or hose is going bad, how to check tires, transmission and cooling system. It answers questions most commonly asked about the principal non­ technical aspects of preven­ tative maintenance. The subject comes to life when auto shop instructor Steve Robinson skillfully takes you and his students through 21 check points. “Whether you’re a do-ityourselfer or have it done for you.” says Council President Don Midgley, this is valuable information for every vehicle owner. We cover current models as well as the older ones w hich most of us drive . ” “Return on the investment in this tape can be substantial, as preventive maintenance pays off in terms of vehicle safetv and lower operating costs. It also helps cut harmful exhaust emissions. " To order, send $12.95 (check or money order ) to VIDEO, c/o Car Care Coun­ cil, One Grande Lake Drive, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Middleville will hold its summer blood drive on Monday, July 12 at the Veteran of Foreign Wars hall in Middleville. Donors can give between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Middleville blood drop will be stationed at the corner of Main and M-37 from 4-5:30 p.m. to re­ mind people to stop and donate. ; fill® "Special” I: — With This Coupon — b■| 20% • OFF • ■o ■ — ALL — Rabbit Housing Developments I (Cages) I Offer Good thru Sat., July 17 I CALEDONIA FARMERS ’ ELEVATOR ! 146 E. 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CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Thank you... for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS 3 you nave rotary service with your local phone co but hove a touch lone phone, you con stilt com munecate with thu system by doling rne number above men after your coil is answered switch tr>e puiseflone switch to tone and you re ready to begm recording �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 6, 1993 Two Trojan soccer players make all-league 1st team Caledonia’s Demeuse steps down as head of girls’ basketball program Tracy Wieringa (left) and Tara Titus were selected All-conference Honorable Mention. Kendra Weatherhead (not shown) was also chosen. SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES Thornapple Township Board June 14. 1993 Regulor meeting called at 7:05 pm Member* pre»enf 5. Other* Pre»ent ■ 3. Minute* of regular and tpecial meeting* approved at corrected Printed bills in the amount of $47.154 49 were approved by roll call vote. Resolution adopted confirm­ ing special assessment roll for Duncan Lake Week Control *2 Project. Motion passed unanimously authorizing Fire Ambulance Ad­ ministrator to select bid to replace window and other repair for fire station. Motion passed unanimously approving billing adjustments to ambulance accounts receivable. Meeting adjourned at 9 35 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornoppie Township Clerk (200) Ken Demeuse has resigned as head coach of the CHS girls basketball program. Britt Haraburda (left) and Shelly Wolverton were named to the O-K Rainbow All-conference team. Middleville's Shelly Wolverton and Britt Haraburda have been named to the first unit of the O-K Rainbow all-conference soc­ cer team, and Kendra Weatherhead, Tracy Wieringa and Tara Titus all earned honorable mention accolades. Haraburda was the leading scorer for the Trojans with nine goals and Wolverton had eight. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 12, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., the Caledonia Village Council of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to rezone the following described lands from R-2 Medium Density Single Family to C-1 Business District: Commencing at a point on the Southerly line of Kinsey Street 378.8 feet Southeasterly from the in­ tersection of said South line of Kinsey Street with the South line of Johnson Street, then Southeaster­ ly along the South line of Kinsey Street 84.2 feet, thence West parallel to Johnson Street 179.75 feet, thence North at right angles to the last described course 64 feet, thence East parallel to Johnson Street 125 feet to the point of beginning, Section 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Kent County, Michigan. And: Commencing at a point 295.72 feet South and 381.52 feet East of the Southwest corner of Kinsey’s Plat of the Village of Caledonia Station, thence North 147.22 feet, thence East to the Southwesterly line of Kinsey Street, thence Southeasterly along said street line to a point due East of the point of beginning, thence West to the point of beginning, except com­ mencing at a point on the Southerly line of Kinsey Street in the Village of Caledonia 378.8 feet Southeasterly from the intersection of said line of Kinsey Street with the South line of Johnson Street, thence Southeasterly along said line of Kinsey Street 84.2 feet, thence West parallel to Johnson Street 179.75 feet, thence North at right angles to the last described course 64 feet, thence East parallel to Johnson Street 125 feet to the point of beginning. Dated: July 1, 1993 CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL During the teams recent awards party, Wolverton also was honored by her team­ mates, along with Theresa Baerman, as this past year s co-captains "for their leader­ ship both on and off the field." Midfielder Katie Zoemer was named the team's Most Improved Player and Wieringa was the team’s Most Valuable Player. The team finished the year with a 7-9-2 record under the coaching of Steve Evans. Wieringa is the team’s goalkeeper, Weatherhead a midfielder and Titus a full­ back. FESTIVAL from Page 11 along M-37 and in the Village Centre parking lot. The members of the volunteer committee that plan­ ned the 1993 festivities and raised the funds to make it happen can feel proud of themselves. Thanks to their efforts, the community together could celebrate the nation's 217th birthday. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Ken Demeuse. Caledonia's varsity girls’ basketball coach for the last three years, has resigned, citing differences in philosophy with the athletic administration. "It just did not seem to be something that could be resolved." he said, but added that it was not a matter of "being upset with anyone” "Administrators have to make decisions, too.” he said. "I’m not angry with anyone and there are no hard feelings. It’s just that as you go along, you’re given options, and you have to decide what’s best for you. I decided that in this situation, it was best for me to resign.” Demeuse will continue to teach the eighth-grade careers classes at Caledonia Middle School. He said that at this point, he was no longer involved at all with the girls’ basketball pro­ gram, but said he would pro­ bably coach again some day. “I don’t know where or when,” he added. "It will de­ pend on what jobs are available and of course, who would like to have me. But I really enjoy working with the kids, and there are a lot of rewards in coaching.” He said he has not yet ap­ plied for any other coaching positions. He started with the Caledonia schools in 1984 as a junior high guidance counselor and seventh-grade boys’ basketball coach. He moved up with his team through the eighth grade and ninth grade before being nam­ ed head of the girls’ program. He succeeded Becky McKee as girls’ varsity coach in 1990, when she accepted a college position. In his three seasons as head coach, his teams have enjoyed some exciting moments His first year, the team won the OK Gold championship with an 18-3 record. The next year, the team ended the regular season with a disap­ pointing third in the con­ ference. but caught fire in the state tournament and advanc­ ed to the Final Four before toning to eventual champ, Flint Powers Last season, the team went 17-5 for the season and earned a second in the conference. The team advanced to the district finals before losing Catholic ('cfitr.il "It's a great program, and it will go on," said Demeuse "There’s lots of talent there and a lot of kids have worked real hard. And we have a lot of parents who have worked hard for the program, too.” Caledonia Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt said that there are no bitter feelings between the schools and I>emeuse "It was a friendly ex­ change, and we came to some mutual conclusions,"he said. "There were differences that couldn’t be repaired to a condition that would be good for the girls' basketball pro­ gram, mainly between the coach and the athletic ad ministration," he said. "We were sorry that those dif­ ferences couldn’t be resolved.’ Demeuse said that while it would seem strange to be sit­ ting in the stands, he was looking forward to enjoying the extra time with his wife and two small children. "There is that positive side to not coaching," he said, "but I know I’ll get back to it someday." 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If you really are ser­ ous about real estate, you must have the best training programs and support systems possible. Miller Real Estate offers training programs and support services that are simply second to none. Call Mike Humphreys today at 945-5182 to find out more about opportunities available as a member of our Middleville staff. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of John (Jack) Loring, who passed away two years ago on July 9th. Only those who have lost can tell, the pain of parting without farewell. You never know how much you care, until be is no longer there. The little things that drove us wild, now seem so meaningless and mild. We miss him now, it’s been 2 years, but in our hearts we hold him dear. Wc miss this man known to many in different ways, but in his families heart, his memory will always stay. Sadly missed by his wife, Doris children and grandchildren Lawn & Garden SECOND YEAR landscape gallon size, perennials. $4.2785 Gun Lake Rd., at the comer of Gun Lake and M-43, 2 miles west of Hastings. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12$ each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. •50$ bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) KING BRASS BED (Simmons BeautyRest) with frame. (3 months old). Bought new, never used. New $1290. Sell $295 or best offer. 517-627-9494. Recreation HORSE CAMP AGES 8-12; JULY 19-22, 10AM-2PM. LEARN TO GROOM, SADDLE, AND RIDE! CALL STONEHILL STABLE FOR RESERVA­ TION: 868-6692. Wanted WANTED: a person with good credit to take on a low monthly payment on a beautiful console piano. No money down. See locally. Call toll free, 1-800-635-7611. Miscellaneous YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 Pet of the Week "Sondy” is o 14-month-old Golden Retriever mix. He is great with kids and has a very easy-going tempera­ ment. He is just one of the many fine animals current­ ly available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. 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A Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-07-13.pdf 5e5d998122260d5acd3b2726b52a904e PDF Text Text r' The' gA4J,i«GSR«UCtlMI0 Neivo 12/30/99 Hastings Pub’* ic Library — 121 Church Hastings, Hl. 4*^58 WShM&M «90»WO _ ■Jt- D t^ymitNo.7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 286 / July 13, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Lawsuit hearing postponed indefinitely Yankee Springs sets date for another public hearing by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board has set 7:30 p.m. Thursday. July 22, as the date and time for a new public hearing on the budget for 1993-94. Questions about the legality of a June 10 public hearing for the budget have been raised by the Y ankee Springs Awareness Committee, which filed suit in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court The suit asked that the new township budget not be im­ plemented until another public hearing on it takes place The constitution and laws require the township to let the public review the proposed budget and to hold the hearing before the budget is adopted, according YSAC President Sandy O’Dell. She said the Township Board did not have copies of the proposed budget aavailable to the public and the audience did not have the chance to question or com­ ment on the budget before it was approved But because of the will­ ingness of the board to reschedule another public hearing, the original court hearing set for Friday. July 9. was postponed indefinitely Anyone interested in check mg (Hit the new budget ahead of time can contact the township office. At the board's regular meeting last Thursday. Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George London said that he hoped the board. YSAC members and other township residents, could get this issue straightened out without going to court over it. He said the new budget would not be implemented un til after it is properly adopted As a sign of the board s in­ tentions. checks for local of ficials’ pay raises were voided and would not be re-issued un­ til the dispute was settled. Zoning ordinance violations was one of the issues brought before the board last Thursday evening during acknowledge­ ment of visitors. The township retains the services of Professional Code Inspections, based in Dorr, to investigate zoning ordinance complaints. However. London said that several complaints have gone directly to PCI without first contacting the township office. Yankee Springs does have a procedure for making those complaints and Uindon said he wished to bring attention to those in the township London said that all com­ plaints should be handled in accordance with the specified procedure. The first step for anyone who sees a zoning ordinance violation should call the IBMiidup o!ti<■ .H 95 9091. Township personnel will send a nuisance complaint This is the proper way of dealing with zoning ordinance violations. We hope people will begin filing the complaint with us first and not just go directly to PCI. form to the one w ho reported the problem. Once the form is completed and returned to the township office, the supervisor and clerk will review the com­ plaint and determine if it can be handled on the township level or if it requires an exten­ sive review or on-site inspection. At that point, the complaint will be forwarded to PCI. which wl investigate and ask that if there is a violation that it be corrected. Finally, they will give mon­ thly reports to the Township Board about the complaints “This is the proper way of dealing with zoning ordinance v iolations. ’ ’ London said "We hope people will begin filing the compliant with us first and not just go directly to PCI One type of violation that the township is going to be cracking down on enforcing the ordinance on junk cars and other inoperable vehicles. The township ordinance defines a junk vehicle as one that is inoperable and has been exposed to public view for more than 60 days. London hopes township residents will take it upon themselves to clear their areas of the eyesores But the board will survey the township for iunk car violations and work to get any problems cleaned up. George Zoemer. represen­ ting the property owners on Wilson Drive, which is a private road, petitioned the board to consider establishing a special assessment district for the paving of the drive At least a majority of the landowners involved must be in agreement before a special assessment can even be considered. The group had already got­ ten signatures of agreement from 16 of the 22 families in volved. Zocrner said the group expected two or three more also to sign. Saa Public Haarlng, Paga 2 Bradford White lays off 75 workers by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Bradford White Corpora­ tion. Barry County’s largest employer and manufacturer of water-heaters, plans to layoff 75 workers at its Middleville location. The layoff for those employees was effective either this past Friday or this Friday. Dick Milock, executive vice president and general manager of operations said that the reason for the layoff was due to the completion of a one-year contract for 312.000 water-heater units for the S.A. Brewing Holding Limited (SABH) of Australia. Bradford White was previously owned by SABH In a legal division. Bradford White became an employee stock owned trust that would continue to manufacture residential water heaters SABH and Bradford White then established The Com­ mercial Works as a joint ven ture. It produces commercial water heaters. Because of this joint owner ship, the manufacturing of both commercial and residen­ tial water heaters are operated at the Middleville location In an agreement at the for­ mation of the new company, SABH made a one year con tract with Bradford White for 312.000 units "We knew this was just a one-time agreement.*' Milock explained. SABH does own other water heater companies. Milock said that they could opt to purchase additional heaters from another one of their holdings See Workars laid off, Paga 2 C3 petitions ruled ‘untimely’ Barry Fair to start Saturday! The evening skies will be lighted up by the sight of the Barry County Fair next week. The sights, sounds, smells and fun will start Saturday morning at the fairgrounds on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. It will last for one full week, until Saturday night. July 24. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Petitions filed by a Caledonia citizens’ group to force a referendum on a tow.^hip ruling have been rul­ ed ’'untimely” and therefore invalid by Township Attorney Jim Brown. He sent his conclusion to township officials late last week after completing exten­ sive research on the issue The C3 citizens group June 10 submitted petitions bearing 234 "valid” signatures re­ questing a referendum elec­ tion on an Apnl 21 Caledonia Township Board ruling. In that action, the board approv­ ed a residential planned unit development (PCD) rezonmg submitted by developer Doug Bouma for 66 acres at 60th and Buttrick. Neighbors had protested the proposal because lot sizes in the development did not average two acres as required by township zoning regula­ tions for the rural residential zone. The average lot size in the development is about 1.7 acres. After much debate, however, both the Township Planning Commission and the Township Board approved the development, citing both its aesthetics and the benefits Bouma was offering the township in return for the five extra lots. After the board's decision, the neighbors incorporated in­ to a group called C3, and began circulating petitions to force a township referendum on whether the board could deviate from the two-acre lot requirement through the PUD process. The group asked Township Clerk Pat Snyder when the S»« C3 patltlona, Paga 13 In This Issue... • Caledonia Twp. planners updated on proposed mobile home park • Caledonia village planning village-wide •garage sales’ • Middleville preschooler places in national pageant • Negative boring results indicate lower cost for sewer project �Page 2 / The S^n and News, Middleville, Ml / July 13, 1993 Caledonia Twp. planners review mobile home park by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week reviewed preliminary plans for a 76th Street mobile home park proposed by James Steketee of Alto and the Kentland Corporation of Grand Rapids Located at 5551 76th St., the site lies between Kraft and Patterson avenues, and is compatible with the township's master land use plan, which designates this area for future high density residential development Attorney Kurt Hassberger. representing the developers, explained that they were withdrawing their original re­ quest to rezone the park site to R-3 (medium density-multiple family). Instead, they were re­ questing a planned unit development (PUD) rezoning for the site “We understand that the township prefers the PUD to straight rezoning, and we are happy to go along with that preference,-’ he said He said that since the original rezoning application was submitted, the developers have added two more parcels to the proposed park acreage, increasing its size from 50 to 69 acres Hassberger said the developers were trying to “be responsive” to the concerns expressed by both neighbors and officials about setbacks, screening, bermmg. density and other development plans “The density of the park is significantly below the density level that would have applied in the township's R-3 zone." he said. The R-3 zone would allow four units per acre, but the Country Meadows Village park averages 3.64 sites per acre Hassberger said the developers have been meeting with the Township Planner in making sure the park complies with all township regulations governing mobile home parks Larry Wilson, of V-Tec Engineering, said that the park would be served by sanitary sewer and a private, on-site water system The plan shows lots for 255 mobile homes, of which ap­ proximately 69 percent would be double-w ides These would toe set parallel to the streets to make the park look more like a housing addition, he said. Some sites would be larger than others to allow attached garages, and the developers still might create more of the larger-sized lots if that was where the demand was the greatest. Wilson said. The maximum, however. H Since the original rezoning application was submitted, the developers have added two more parcels to the proposed park acreage, increasing its size ? from 50 to 69 acres. tentatively is set at 255 units. Wilson pointed out that the park's entry has two driveways, 300 feet apart, and to screen the park from the road, a man-made lake would be created as part of the entry to the park. The lake would provide both aesthetics and a means of fire protection, he said Hydrants also will be located throughout the park The community building would be constructed about 300 feet from the road rightof-way. with the homes themselves laid out behind it. Trees will provide screen­ ing for the neighbors of the park, and Steketee said that two of the neighbors also have bought capacity in the township's future sewer pipeline so they could develop their properties also. “Their plans fit very well with ours." he said While the commissioners had a few questions for the developers, they said that they liked the looks of the plan so far. and agreed to discuss the proposed preliminary site plan at the July 19 meeting, pen­ ding approval of the plan by the Caledonia Fire Chief. The commission voted to accept officially the withdrawal of the R-3 rezon- mg request and Planner Mark VanderPloeg said the developers' PUD application has been submitted. The park's plan must be ap­ proved by all relevant local and county boards plus meet the criteria of the Michigan Mobile Home Commission. VanderPloeg said. According to township or­ dinance. the park also cannot be built until the M-37 public sewer line is operational, he added In other business, the commission — Confirmed the Aug 2 public hearing date for the Valiev Point West Industrial Park PUD at 8181 Broadmoor — Discussed briefly a residential PUD that will be submitted soon for approx­ imately 21 acres at 76th Street and Thomapple River Drive. — Noted that the former Pace sand pit on Whitneyville Road will be coming up for further discussion, possibly at the July 19 meeting PUBLIC HEARING, continued from frontpage — Township Treasurer Bob Herold explained that assign­ ing a special assessment district was quite a lengthy process and that the actual paving might not take place until next summer. Zoe me r said they were aware of that, but wanted to get things going now. The board members formal ly approved the request and told Zoemer they would need to know how much up front money the group would have for the estimated $35,000 cost of the project. In other business, the township board: — Approved the purchase of another computer for the township office from ArrisMatrix of Hastings for $2,292. Though the bid was $43 more than one from Grand Rapids store. ArrisMatrix already services township equipment and the board has been very satisfied with their work. The township needs the additional computer for the assessor. Both the assessor and treasurer now are using the same one. This has WORKERS LAID OFF, from front page The layoffs will leave about 470 Bradford White workers in the plant. (The plant also houses about 100 employees for Commercial Works.) ac­ cording to Milock. The layoff affects those who were hired after September. 1988. Tomorrow will be the last day for those who opted not to work during the company shut-down next week. The layoff for those who had planned to work during shut down will be effective on Friday. July 16. Mike Lytle, president of the United Auto Workers Union. Local 1002, said, “Obvious­ ly, we aren’t happy about the layoff. But, we will do what we can to keep those who are laid off informed of what is going on.” Milock said that as business increases, laid off workers would be called back. "We can’t be sure how long this might last," he said “But, those workers with the least seniority might have quite a wait. " caused conflicts and delays because of the amounts of work being done by each of them. — Announced an opening on the Yankee Springs Plann ing and Zoning Board Anyone interested in filling this seat should contact Super visor London at the township office. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Kevin Meaton, who relocated outside of the township — Approved a one year contract fur cemetery care to Gordon Keith, who has been providing the sexton service for several years past — Formally adopted the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance and the Plat Development Or­ dinance. Both ordinances can be viewed at the township of­ fice for anyone interested. — Awarded pouring of a concrete slab under the recycling bin to Al Conklin at a cost to the township of $750. Coming Soon: r b Caring Values are taught at the... ^A W EEK 1: July 19 - 23, 9:30 - 11 a.m. ¥6 Alaska Neighborhood (7920 Fitzsimmons in Pine lidge) Saturday (24th) Carnival at tlic church Ashley Timm, Derick Chiles, Geoffrey Albough and Michele Walker doing the “Hop-a-thon’ for Muscular Dystrophy. WEEK 2: July 26 - 30, 9:30 - 11 a.m. OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for ages 2 weeks to 12 years Caledonia Neighbor! mod (Lakeside Park Shelter House) Saturday (31st) Carnival at tlie church mmg vcm r«MM« /' Aygi. U/e transport Middleville School Children to Middleville Schools cde 698-6658 III ■ 1 11 ' HI — Illi 7125 Kraft Avenue — Caledonia l— Il TJ LI — UlJ z r.< Neighborhtxxl Bible Clubs sponsored by Alaska Baptist < ’hiirch Far nrr informant nt < nil MIX N HW Ju : �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 13, 1993 / Page 3 Community-side event set Caledonia Village plans August garage sale Capitol Commentary Hang on to those garage sale treasures' The Caledonia Village Council is urging village residents to wait until Aug. 27 to put those outgrown cloches, unused dishes, and Johnny’s old bike up for sale With another good turnout expected for the Aug. 28 se­ By Sen. Dick Posthumus Health Care scores three victories in Michigan Negative boring results indicate lower cost for sewer project Michigan's health care consumers and providers can join together for victories in the battle to fight the skyrocketing costs of health care, thanks to legislation signed into law by Governor Engler this week. The governor signed three health care reform packages that will make health care in Michigan more affordable and ac­ cessible Medical liability, physician licensure and Certificate of Need reform packages will give Michigan a competitive edge for recruiting qualified physicians and other health care professionals to our state With this extra boost, health care consumers should find it easier to have access to the care they really need Medical liability reform will help contain the excessive cost of liability premiums and improve access to both primary and emergency medical services. Steps to decrease and slow the rate of health care cost increases also represent a substantial savings for job providers who offer health insurance for their employees. As the actual cost of services decreases, so should the cost of insurance. This new law creates a firm cap of $280,000 on non­ economic damages, also known as pain and suffering, which would be adjusted for inflation, except in cases of spinal or brain injuries or injuries to the reproductive organs that pre­ vent a person from having children. Non-economic damages in those injuries will now be limited to $500,000. However, there is no cap for lost wages and economic losses. In order to prevent people from making a living as ‘expert’' witnesses, the law will require those testifying as experts must have devoted a majority of their professional time to either ac­ tive clinical practice and/or instruction at an accredited health professional school for the past year The physician licensure and discipline package will help the state better identify and crack down on physicians doing a poor job. This offers consumers protection and will increase the ef­ ficiency of the disciplinary process for health care profes­ sionals. Most importantly, it also offers treatment to health care professionals who need it. The Certificate of Need reform will better equip rural hospitals to provice their communities with the latest medical technology. These reforms will make health care more affordable by reducing lawsuits, outrageous jury rewards and bring efficien­ cy to service. As the health care debate rages on nationally. I hope that our leaders in Washington follow our path in making health care affordable without introducing a government run health care system. Together, these three packages spell relief to health care consumers in Michigan. Each step we take to reform our health care system will bring us closer to providing care for all who need it in a timely and cost-efficient manner. I’m happy to see the changes finally come to pass. Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto, where he farms 400 acres. Call the Sun and News today to place your classified ads _r^r2l PROPERTY CENTRE 1 800-438-7156 u FREEPORT Charming older home with lots of character — 3 bedrooms, FDR. storage plus. 3 car attached garage & pole building. $59,900. Call Tim. SELKIRK LAKE This year round lakefront home has a great view from great room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, decking. A great buy for the fussy buyer. Coll Judy. VACANT LAND 9.6 acres next to State Gome Area. Coll Judy. • • • • Judy VanderMeer Beth Nau»adi» James Clark John Bauw their garages. Bill Hyatt, who is in charge of the car show, said that usually there is not much for the car owners’ wives and families to do once the show gets under way. “The people we’ve talked to were really pleased to hear we’d be having the garage cond annual Show and Shine Car Show, village residents might find lots of interested browsers among the crowd visiting the village that weekend. While the cars are being displayed on Mam Street, families can display their treasures on their por­ ches. in their yards and in • Tim Wilkinson • John Harvey • Patti Miedema • Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia OH Ke Hours: Monday Friday 9 6 Saturday 91 Middleville officials are ex­ tremely happy about the results of the soil borings done on the lagoons for the existing sewer system. The amounts of lead and arsenic present in the soil beneath the clay liners of the lagoons was less than the average amounts found in native Michigan soil, said Tom Newhof. vice president of Pre in & Newhof. the Grand Rapids firm handling the engineering for the sewer project “We have a verbal OK from the DNR last Friday.’' Newhof said. “The plans for the system include the use of the current lagoons as a dos­ ing area and an infiltration area ” Projections for the cost of the Sequential Batch Reactor system have ranged from $2.3 million to $4.8 million, depending on the work that might need to be done on the existing lagoons. Village Manager Ev Manshum said that because there are not contaminants present, village sewer customers can expect that the overall project cost should be closer to that lower projection. The Middleville Village Council must hold one more public hearing before finaliz­ ing the sewer project plans. The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. July 15. at the Middleville Village Hall. The council will hold a special meeting immediately following the hearing to give the final approval on the project. The village's final amended Caledonia Tops 546 newsMeeting for July 6. 1993. Gloria opened tonight by reading greeting cards the club has received. Best weight loss for tonight was a tie by Alice and Carole, runner up is Rita. Carole also won the HaHa box. Rita also has ten pounds off and Ruth B has 10 weeks of perfect attendance. Congratulations ladies! Clean up crew is Katie. Shelly and Pam. Featured person is Kathy D.. remember her this week. A letter was read from Polly. We will not have weigh in or a meeting next week, the base­ ment will be in use. There will be an officers meeting at Eva’s at 6:30 Tuesday night instead. Rita gave a report on Sparton UPC’s. Please con­ tinue to save them. Arlene gave a report on our weights for the first half of ‘93. We discussed our TOPS club and the hopes we have of meeting the needs of the com­ munity. Also what we want and how we can go about achieving it. We closed with a song. We meet Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh in 5:30 County Farm Bureau meeting is Sept. 27 The Barry County Farm Bureau's annuil meeting has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27. The annual meetings kick off the Michigan Farm Bureau’s annual grass-roots policy development process, in which members w ill discuss and vote on local, state and national policy issues Nearly 1.600 policy recom­ mendations from the county level will be sent io the state Policy Development Commit tee for further consideration at the Michigan Farm Bureau s annual meeting to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church. 250 Vine St. Please join us. Questions? Call Gloria at 698-2914. application to the State Revolving Fund for lowinterest financing of the pro­ ject is due by July 22. sale and some other activities along with the car show." he said. “I think there could be a lot of folks looking for some good buys at garage sales. ” Questions can be directed to Hyatt or to village resident Barbara Scott, who is overseeing the garage sale component of the day A rain date of Sept. 11 has been set. So. hang on just a little longer to that box of “stuff" you’ve been meaning to sell and make a note on your calendar to clean out the garage on Aug. 26. “Show and shine” can app ly to attic treasures as well as classic cars. ^Summertime STARTERS ALTERNATORS FROM... «29" EXCHANGE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 to 8 Monday-Friday 8-5 Saturday; 9-3 Sunday western Auto pCj SMALL ENGINE PARTS A SERVICE 'On M-37 In Caledonia S. 13^1891-1484 From this day forward... you’ll need good financial advice. We offer that and a lot more! We know young couples want a bank they can depend on throughout their married lives — a single bank that can handle all their financial needs. We can. We help you set up a banking program to personally fit your financial needs and lifestyle. And, as your needs change over the years, we’ll continue to be there to offer financial assistance and guidance. Stop in today for more information on all the services and programs we offer in­ cluding: savings, checking, loans, C.D.’s, ATM, the hometown card - Master Card and Visa and more. Your future is with us! Qtate 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68<h ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA AB 3 Locations Open AB Day Monday thru Fnday and til Noon on Saturday �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 13, 1993 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone I think that I saved this week’s news. Last week I couldn't get even one item My old cbeapte cassette player just kept unwinding the tape inside the machine This week, so far. I can hear it. Florence Fiala is really en­ joying swimming at her son's lakeside home on Payne Lake The temperature is just right and swimming is one of her favorite sports Ed Wiermga said that Katie’s sister, Mary Kaechele. is so very much better. Russ Bender said that Alices' sister died in Jackson, so Russ. Bob and Mary went to the funeral Sunday Thornapple Heritage Association will meet at 6 p.m. July 21 at Jane Col­ burn's home at 27888 Beatrice Ave., Gun Lake You go out Yankee Springs Road to Mckibben's comer or Gun Lake Road, turn right and it is the second road on the left, about one half the way down the road. It is to be a potluck dinner or supper. Maureen Robinson said they had 80 people there Mon­ day evening to help hubby Jack celebrate his 56th birth­ day. Thelma Carl sid that she went to her grand niece s home in Jenison on Sunday. July 4 Eunice Brown said she at­ tended the Jackson reunion. July 3, with just her mom’s siblings and their families, at the John Jackson home. Don and Ruth Womba Mary Jackson's daughter Leila and Don were also there They came from West Virginia. About 65 were there The Northrup's didn't have any news except they were really enjoying their pool. Don and Lois Stauffer went over to Gobies on the 4th to be with son Gary, wife and family. Rod and Char Finkbeiner are now home from their 14-day top to Germany. in the Leah Makeley took Lib out for dinner on the 4th. She was from Woodland Thursday Audrey Van Heydenburg and Dons Olsen visited Lib. Lois Bremer brought her granddaughter Christy (Ken and Vicky's daughter) here to borrow a dress so they could go to Charlton Park. Lois said that she looked so nice. Virginia Root is back from the Hoover reunion in Alabama There were 58 there. She went Thursday and then came back on Monday. Bob and Irene Johnson and Chris and Rex Schaad travel­ ed there in a van Two of Virginia's daughters flew in. so she had four daughters there with her. One was from Wisconsin and one was from Otsego This is all for this week, folks. Visit with you all next week Black Forest region There were 127 Finkbeiners there. It was rainy most of the time they were there. Mae Bowerman said she went to Theron's home on the 4th. When I got a hold of Betty Newman, she was sitting on their dock with her feet in the water and had the phone right there talking to me She had a group of her family there on the 4th for a meal. Donna Kenyon said sister Edna from Swartz Creek is now staying with her for a visit. Luana Tolan said that son. Marty, and Christy met them up north for a car show. Mary Williams Tolan's family got together for a family reunion on the 4th at Mike and Carol Herbig's home in Hastings. This was a family reunion. Lib Palmer said the Mara Library to offer‘Native American Tales’July 28 The Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library system will sponsor a special story program for children ages 6 and up at 3 p.m. Wednesday . July 28 Storyteller Virginia Pastoor will present folk tales featur­ ing hunters and tricksters from Native American cultures ranging from Nicaragua to Alaska. The pro­ gram is an entertaining in­ troduction to Native American folklore For more information, call 891-1502 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a m., 11:00 a.m It 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer It Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Music. Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6.00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............... 6 45 p.m. Awana........................................................... 6 45 p.m. (feuiucu llnitci) iircll|rcii (fil|urri| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... ,11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... ..o:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru o Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 pm. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 Sunday Mass................... 9 00 a.m. & 11:00 a m WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whilneyvilte Ave at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church wn&e everybody s somebody and Jesus Christ is LotcT Sun&jv School.......................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Mommg Worsh©.......................1030 am Sunday Evening Worsh©....................... 600 p m Wed Midweek Prayer & B©ie Study....... 700 p m. 3* Mar'Dctxor Astr YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family God s family) Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m 9 45 am 11:00 a.m Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Wayland. Michigan 49.348 • 795-790J Barner Free / Programs for All Ages Parmelee Morning Worsh© Middleville Earty Morning Worsh© Middleville Worsh© Middleville Vacation Btoie School 9 30 a m 8 30 a m 11 00 a m 8 30 a m Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School Wednesday "Family Night” 6 00 p m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler (The ODld tUimr ^rthodihl (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Phone 795-7076 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult ( lasses 111 Church Street Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Pastor Jeffrey Lee 9:45-10:45 6:45-8:15 GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) “God Cares for You” 1000 a.m 1100 a.m. 6 00 p.m. Sunday School...................... Wednesday Night “Family Night” Morning Worship Service............... 10:00 a m. Sunday School..................................... 1115 a m Evening Worship Service................... 6 00 p.m. Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Services — Sunday School Mominc Worship EveningWorship Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Caraway Si puppet ministry for K4ih during evening service* Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml ^eveJocaon »aJhRasor Kfaejxra UuscOr Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville 891 -8028 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville, Vi mile Phone 891-9259 Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 “People Who Care" Saturday Evening Mass.............................5 00 p.m 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Sunday School.................................... 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship 11:00a.m Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. ]oel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8l46 68lhS< near Whitneyville Ave <2- 3 gi jfiW Church School, Nunday 10:00 a m Morning Worship... 11 00 a m Evening Worship 6 00 pm Wed Fellowship 7 30 pm (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 13. 1993 / Page 5 Obituaries Ruthmary Lightfoot HASTINGS - Ruthmary Lightfoot, 67, of 2555 W. State Road, Hastings peacefully passed away at her home, Thursday, July 8, 1993 with her loving family and her beloved dog, Mitzu, at her side. Mrs. Lightfoot was born on December 27, 1925 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of D.K. and Pauline (Manni) Bliss. She was raised in the Hast­ ings area attending Hastings schools. Mrs. Lightfoot married Daniel Carl Lightfoot on October 29, 1951. She has lived at her present address for the past 30 years. She was employed fdt 10 years at the former Orchard Industries in Hastings, 15 years with the Baby Bliss Company in Middleville and Nashville, the last seven years with the Bliss Company as Manager of the Nashville Plant, retiring in 1973. Mrs. Lightfoot enjoyed several hobbies and interests including toie painting, sewing, playing the organ, fishing, bird watching, spend­ ing time with her family and her beloved pet dog, Mitzu. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Richard Bliss, brother, Howard Bliss, and sister, Fern Cook. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Carl Light­ foot; son and wife, David and Marti Fisher of Hayden Lake, Idaho; daughter and husband, Pauline and Hubert Rohm of Delton, daughter and husband. Gay Lee and Tom Kelley of Middleville; sister and husband, Barbara and Russell Blough of Hastings; 12 grand­ children; eight great­ grandchildren; half brother, Richard Bliss of California; John A. Eaton------------------------------HASTINGS - John A. Eaton, 50, of 610 E. Thom Street, passed away Friday, July 9, 1993 at his residence. Mr Eaton was born Decem­ ber 11, 1942 in Plainwell, the son of Walter and Gladys (Newhart) Eaton. He was raised in the Hast­ ings area, attending Hastings schools and graduating in 1962. Mr. Eaton was a veteran serving in the United States Army. He was married to Margaret M. Birman on March 6, 1963. Mr. Eaton was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for nearly 28 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge #628 and Olds Union #1618. Mr. Eaton was preceded in death by his father Walter “Pete’’ Eaton in November 1981. He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Maggie" Eaton; daughters: Marsha James of Wasilla, Alaska, Laura Madi­ son of Middleville; grand­ daughters: Rachel Madison and Jessica Claflin; mother, Gladys Eaton of Hastings; mother-in-law, Maxine Birman of Hastings; brother and wife, David and May Eaton of Anchorage, Alaska; brothers and sisters-in-law: Jack and Sandy Birman of Hastings, Darrell and Cheryl Birman of Charlotte, Gary and Janice Smith of Dimondale, Dean and Shirley Shade of Hastings; many aunts and cousins. Memorial graveside services were held Monday, July 12, at the Riverside Cemetery in Hastings with Reverend Thomas Voyles officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. half sister Joyce Umater of Missouri, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday July 12, at the Wren Funeral Home m Hast­ ings with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Caledonia youth joins Seminar ‘93 Susan Hoekstra of Caledonia will take pan in Western Michigan Univer­ sity's summer music camp “Seminar" this week and next for high school students Seminar is unique in that it focuses on chamber music, providing opportunities for students to perform in small ensembles in addition to daily participation in either band, orchestra, and choir. More than 180 students from Michigan. Ohio. In­ diana. and Illinois have been selected by audition to par­ ticipate in the two-week pro­ gram which began July II and ends July 24. Each participant is enrolled in one of six seminars: string, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano organ, or voice. During their stay at WMU the high school students study music theory and music literature, take private lessons, maintain a rigorous rehearsal schedule, and perform in both large and small ensemble concerts which are open to the public, free of charge. All music per­ formed during Seminar will be learned and prepared dumg the two-week program. Hoekstra, daughter of Thomas and Mary Hoekstra of Caledonia, is enrolled in the brass division and is study­ ing french horn. A student at South Christian High School, her teacher is Margie Gage of Grand Rapids. here comes a time when the T demands of home ownership can become too much. Thai’s why Pennock Hospital is offering Pennock Village, an independent community, to individuals and couples 55 and older. The quality of the Pennock Village construction and design will give you the feel of a home or condominium but without the worries and responsi­ bilities of ownership. There is no entrance fee. At Pennock Village, you can take advantage of living in a modern apartment with an extensive list of features and benefits. These one-level apartments are designed with comfort and convenience in mind. And with its location adjacent to Pennock Hospital, you can feel secure knowing that caring friends are in the neighborhood. Pennock Village is the perfect place MORTON to begin enjoying new friends and new experiences. SYSTEM SAVER reiiets If you would like to learn more about living with the comfort and security 99.5 % PURE SALT FOR son WATER. NOTHING WORKS HARDER. GUARANTEED.'* Pennock Village has to offer, please call (616) 945-5871 fora free brochure. MORTON system FIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP • KEEP SOFTENER CLEAN & RUNNING LONGER Come home to Pennock Village! Available at the... W.C. STORE TOTAL MART at M-37 and 68th Street OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK 554-9939 • Fresh Donuts and Coffee • Lunch Specials • Soft Serve Ice Cream — CLEAN RESTROOMS — ONE VILLAGE DRIVE HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-5871 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 13, 1993 Mission trip adds adventure to college student's summer by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Adventure — at the mere mention of the word, the mind conjures up images of a jungle safari or a mountain climbing expedition or taking the risk to bungee jump But. for Diane Bender, a 1991 Thornapple Kellogg graduate who attends Indiana Wesleyan University. her summer adventure" was none of the above Diane, along with several fMMl Eoch morning, the group would go to the open-air market to buy something for breafast. (From left) Kathy Edwards, Daine Bender, Julie •Thomas, and Krista Nilsen were designed to get breakfast that day. This is just one of the closses ot the school for the hondicapped that Diane and her friends worked with on their English. (Dione is the very back one on the right.) ocher college students, ven­ tured into the unknown on a mission trip to Slovakia (formerly Czechoslovakia). Nine of them flew out of Chicago April 26 to w ing their way to Slovakia for the threeweek mission trip. Another student from the university who is from Slovakia met the group when they arrived. One week of the trip was spent helping to build an addition on a local church. How did Diane find out about the trip? A general letter that was sent through campus mail in January invited those in­ terested in going on the mis sion trip. Once she got that letter, the seed was planted and started to grow in her mind "I really felt that God was calling me to go on that trip,” Diane said. She also knew that the $1,200 cost of it would somehow be provided. “I had to pay for part of the cost ahead of time,” she ex­ plained. “When the final pay­ ment was due in just three days, I began to wonder if I would have the rest in time. “When the money did come due. I did have enough to finish paying for the trip and even had some left over to take with me!“ Just that in itself strenghtened her faith and was positive pnxif that the Lord would take care of her needs, she said Overall, financing for Diane to go on the mission trip was provided by dona­ tions from family and friends, including her home church. Cornerstone Wesleyan, and the church she attends in Marion, Ind., while she is at school Diane would need more than just financial support Cash for any good reason. Looking to buy that new car or boat? Planning for a college education? Dreaming about that home? Needing a vacation? Let Hastings City Bank help. Hastings City Bank has money to lend at afford­ able rates for those good reasons in your life. Call now or stop by any office for details on how we can help make your dreams become reality. MIDDLEVILLE BELLEVUE NASHVILLE CALEDONIA Continued on next pogo - SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Mam St , Catedoma, Ml 891-9224 SW Safe & sound since 1886 HASTINGS She needed to have spiritual support as well. Before, during and after the trip, she had prayer support from many people who knew her Once everything was con­ firmed, Diane began to gather all she would need to take along. “One advantage that I had WAYLAND 945-2401 795-3338 763-9418 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS." 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN Monday-Friday Um lol pm. Open x 8 am Saturday �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 13, 1993 / Page 7 With such nice, worm weother, it was easy to just hold rehearsal for their skit outdoors. Those taking port were Mott Hare, Krista Nilson, Stan Scefcek, Kathy Edwards^ Jason Morris, Julie Thomas, and Robert Rummage. Those not pictured include Diane, Liso Luchs, and Christina Hamilton. The skit that the group used was done silently, much like a mimi, except that there was an interpreter for the skit. The struggle between good and evil was the subject of the program. From previous page— a cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611N. Middleville Road ■ MddiewUe 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* L=J -s»S* was that I already had a passport, she said. “And we didn't need to get any shots for the trip." Before the students arrived in Slovakia, they were briefed on the goals of the mission trip. “We knew this was a mis­ sion trip to a country where communism had ruled." she explained. “Our leader told us not to preach or try to ‘save* souls, because that just wouldn't work." Instead, the group was to provide Christian witness and be visible examples of Chris­ tian love and fellowship. This was accomplished through the presentation of a skit, working in a school for the physically handicapped, and even rolling up their sleeves and helping to build an addition to a church They also had the chance to meet w ith students and talk to them about life m the United Slates. "We were told not to push religion But if someone started to ask questions about our faith, we were to be open and honest w uh the group and share our own Chnsiian ex­ periences. " Diane continued. “I think the most difficult thing I faced while I was there, happened during one of these small group meetings." she said One of Slovakian students said he didn't believe in the Bible “Then he began asking a lot of questions about Christianity and my faith I did the best I could and I really feh that he was searching Hopefully. I was able him help him along that path The trip wasn't entirely w<vk and the students had a Diane couldn't resist bringing home souvenirs for her folks, Philip and Barb Bender of Middleville. Her mom collects elephants and when Dione saw this one in Vienna, she knew her mom would love it. Since it was a little too large to fit in­ to her suitcase, her mom would just have to settle for a picture instead. few days just to go sightsee­ ing. Fortunately. Stan Scefcek. the student who met the group when they arrived, could speak the language He acted not only as interpreter when needed, he also knew of a lot of interesting day trips they could take, like going to Vienna. Austria, and making the trip to Poland The trip to Austria was real­ ly an eye-opener. While they were there they got to watch a native folk dance, complete with authentic customs as a celebration of May Day “It was really wonderful to watch," Diane said But. on that same day. the group happened to run into a parade of people who were protesting because they wanted to be governed by communism, fascism and Marxism. “This really disturbed me because it seemed like those marching really didn't unders­ tand how oppressive that would be.” she said. "And that there were other ways that would be so much better." Diane and friends returned home May 17, except for one girl who felt the Lord was directing her to stay for the summer and continue the mission. Now, armed with her multitude of photos and all of her memories. Diane said she would love to go again “I would highly recomment taking a trip like this for any Christian." she said "It of­ fers you the challenge for your faith and commitment to grow," she said. “And it gives you the opportunity to share Christ with others Being able to watch a May Day folk dance on the streets of Vienna wos a treat. The dancers were decked out in their native costumes. Middleville Residents SIGN UP Now! 9th Annual Middleville Garage Sale Days Thurs. & Fri., July 29 & 30 Remember last year? Over 100 sales all over town, with hundreds and hundreds of buyers from all over West Michigan... You’re invited to join the fun for another Middleville Community-wide Garage Sale on July 29th & 30th The Middleville Chamber of Com­ merce will again publicize this Community-wide Garage Sale throughout West Michigan All it costs you is $4 00 for a large 22’’x28” sign to place at your site the day of the sale Your address will be printed on the map of Middleville that will be sent to area residents — plus availa­ ble the day of the sale So. come on Middleville, sign up now for 2 fun (and profit-making) days on July 29 & 30 ^HEREi i. SIGN UP AT... Pastoors Market Hastings City Bank Middleville Office State Bank of Caledonia Middleville Office State Farm • Lon Lefanty • at the light Cappon s • Crystal Flash — Sign Up thru July 15th — FOR MORE INFO. CALL 795-7936 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 13. 1993 Seniors & Parents of Thornapple Kellogg’s 1993 Graduation Overnight Joffer our sincere thanks ’to all who contributed Dr Thomas Anderson Hukt Cleaners Apsey Automotive Aquinas College Janose Kentwood Schwinn Middleville pre-schooler places in national beauty pageant by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Bubbling enthusiasm and a winning smile have brought Kelsey Krey. 3-year-old daughter of Phil and Boobie Krey. into the world of beauty pageants The Middleville couple first entered Kelsey (at the age of 2) in a preliminary contest for America's Sweetheart pageant Kelsey carried away top honors in the beauty pageant in Grand Rapids March 7. That qualified her to go to the national competition that was held in Indianapolis. Ind., on June 28-30 “We were really excited about going to this pageant." said Bobbie "There are several areas of competition that Kelsey could have been entered in. "But. since these have been her first pageants. I didn't want to overdo." Kelsey competed in the beauty portion of the pageant and in the bathing suit competition. The Kreys were pleased that Kelsey was named as second runner-up in the beauty pageant, even though she didn't place in bathing suit competition. "Kelsey has been really ex­ cited about the pageants." Bobbie said. "When we were watching the other parts of the pageant, she just kept asking me why she wasn't competing Three-year-old Kelsey Krey has learned how to strike that winning grin. The daughter of Phil and Bob­ bie Krey of Middleville, Kelsey's first-place win in the preliminary pageant held in Grand Rapids in March moved her on to national competition in Indianapolis. Ind. in June. Baby Bliss Kow Pattie Saloon Bennett Industries Lon Lefanty’s Ins Barry County Lumber Jack Loeks Theatres Bob’s Engine Hospital Scott McKeown Boogie Music Mei>er. Inc Bosley Pharmacy Meyers Plumbing & Heating Bradford White Broadmoor Golf Club Middleville Rotary Middleville Tool and Die Bruce’s Frame & Alignment Miller Real Estate Bushwacker Movies at Woodland Dr. Charles Caldwell Natural Wonder Caledonia Auto Parts Newhouse Nursery Caledonia Dance Center Dr. Eldon Newmyer Caledonia Farmers Elevator Tom Otto Turkey Farms Caledonia Oil Co. Our Village General Store Caledonia Printing Paul Peterson Ins. Co. Caledonia Village Hardware Pastoor’s Family Market Cannonsburg Ski Resort Pharmacy Care Cherry Valley Cafe Rainbow’s End Cherry Valley Family Care Riverbend Golf Course Cherished Memories Sharon Schondelmayer Dr Richard Choryan Saskatoon Golf Course Clark-Seidl Veterinary Hospital Sea Shanty Crystal Flash Seifs of Hastings D&W Food Centers Seif & Son of Caledonia Davenport College J.L. Schwartz Ins. Faro’s Italian Pizza Shamrock Tavern • Flip’s Cafe Shear Pleasure Freeport Auto Sinke’s Service • • Freeport Elevator South Kent Alignment Freeport News State Bank of Caledonia Freeport Supply Steensma Plumbing Fritzie's Hamburgers Sunny Jim’s Pizza Fruitbasket FJowerland G&G Pork Farms Swanson Tire Ted’s Auto Service Gavin's Chevrolet T GI Friday Gun Lake Women’s Club Thomapple Harmony House Thomapple Floral & Git Harrison’s True Value Hardware Thomappie Kitchen Hastings Bowl Timber Ridge Ski Resort Hastings Chrysler Tres-R Us Hastings City Bank Lois VanDume Van Dyken Disposal Hastings Orthopedic Chnic too. Her folks hope that this will possibly lead to a child model ing career for Kelsey. Out of the two-year-old group of 43 contestants, Kelsey was named second runner-up in the beauty portion of the pageant. PiiAsheri ol • • • • • H.mntj? flemrider Hastrrys Etanner Hast**)-* Weekender Community Adwsar Mer-JuX flattie Creek Shopper New* I akewood News Mddtev4e/Celedon« Sun & News Maple Vale/ News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS A-DAY 7 DAYS-A WEEK & 948-4450 / Kellogg Education Assoc The Village Stylist Welcomes... Vilage Harr Shoppe WBCH H ** pmirrot *** ciMcetefiy I owe ike »*<F?**f 1 90 many, I ^>Atties I yoSSiUe. I I OU AM' I WOOD Dr Wayne Westbrook I Westside Beer Distributors I Woodland Trucks. Inc mx k I I W WKLQ I to the staff. Lisa is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday for full hair and nail service. Yankee Springs Action Auto Yankee Springs Go! Course 134 E. Main, Caledonia • 891-1591 Salon Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-9; Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-2 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 13, 1993 I Page 9 | From Our Readers $1,499.85* Pionex 486sx Complete Computer system u Delivered A Setup at your location! School’s job hiring smacks of cronyism To the editor: It is apparent that more and more* taxpayers in the Caledonia Community are beginning to speak out against the school's irresponsible spending of over $119,000 for two people to get one job done, that of the atheletic director. We are paying Jeanne Glowicki $67,000.00 and John Soderman around $52.OCX) to perform one job between the two administrators Now the superintendent and sch<x>l board can claim that Ms Glowicki was given other responsibilities such as "Director of Student Ac tivities" (pep rallys. student council, student congress and dances) These activities previously were handled by the assistant principal With the elimination of these duties from the assistant principal s job. what is he doing now in place of those duties for his high salary? In a meeting with the superintendent. Bob Myers, he was asked for a copy of the job posting for the "newly created" position for Jeanne Glowicki. He stated firmly that the job was not posted, and when asked specifically why she was given the job without going through the normal hiring procedures. he stated that it was because Ms Glowicki is a friend of the high school principal. Tonya Porter. There is some history here. Tonya Porter used to be the principal at Caledonia Elementary, and when she ac­ cepted the job as principal at the high school it was her recommendation that Jeanne Fashion Show for Heritage Day set Sept. 25 A Vintage Fashion Show is being planned as a special event during Middleville Heritage Day Sept. 25. Some of the needs are models, helpers to dress models and most important, the clothes. If this endeavor sounds exciting and you are willing to participate in any way call Lu Ward at 795-3723 as soon as possible. Correction — The name of Andy Schupp inadvertently was omitted from a recent story atvHit the Reeds Lake Run June 26 Schupp. of Caledonia, was third in the 14 and under divi­ sion with a time of 19:33. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Glowicki be given the Caledonia Elementary prin­ cipalship Jeanne Glowicki did not have any previous ad ministration experience, and she was a teacher in that building Now Jeanne Glowicki gets this "Newly Created" posi­ tion because she is Tonya Porter's friend, regardless of the qualifications, and the lack of normal hiring procedures This definitely smacks of cronyism. This shows that our hiring procedures are lax and that current administrators per­ sonal preferences are weighted too heavily The school board, it appears, puts a rubber stamp approval on what our administrators want without regard to how much tax money they spend irresponsibly. Allen J Hudson Diana L. Hudson Caledonia 486sx/25 Intel CPU 4 MB RAM 120 MB hard drive 3VT floppy drive 2-button mouse 14" VGA color monitor 101-key keyboard Desktop case Panasonic KX2023 dot matrix printer near letter quality print 24 pin 80 cps nlq mode 240 cps draft mode Software includes: DOS 6.0 PFS: Windows Works Windows 3.1 Cail for details, quote, A delivery information: Scotware-(616) 795-7521 * cash price Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Cash or Money Orders accepted Other configurations available �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 13, 1993 Portable meals can be fun, easy and delicious Portable foods are a must for our lifestyles today Pic­ nics, tailgates, concerts in the park, patio parties, or simply tray dining in the family room all call for ’‘moveable meals." Sandwiches have always been popular fare for portable occasions because they're easy to*serve and transport, and easy to eat Roast beef and honey mustard sub might just become your favorite moveable feast. It’s guaranteed to rival the best carry-out. and can be assembled at home after a quick stop at the supermarket First, you make a sandwich spread — not just your basic mustard and mayonnaise This tangy-sweet trio of honey. Dijon-style mustard and light sour cream is a flavorful complement to roast beef. The supermarket deli of­ fers ready-to-serve thinly slic­ ed deli roast beef and creamy coleslaw, and you can pur chase just the amounts you need And you can also select the roast beef cooked to the doneness you prefer — what could be easier’ Assemble the sandwich on a crusty loaf of French or Italian bread from the supermarket bakery Another beauty of this sand­ wich is that it can be made in advance — perfect portable fare! Make it up to four hours ahead of time. wrap, and refrigerate so the flavors will have time to blend Then, when it’s tune to dine, cut it into serving-size pieces Offer assorted seasonal fruits and a beverage as accompaniments Roast Beef and Honey Mustard Suh Preparation time: 15 minutes 1 lb. thinly sliced deli roast beef 1/2 c. light (reduced fat) sour cream I T each Dijon-style mustard and honey One (I-lb.) long loaf French or Italian bread or two (1/2-lb.) long loaves, split lengthwise 6 leaf lettuce leaves I c. (1/2 pint) creamy-style deli coleslaw I large tomato, thinly sliced Combine sour cream, mustard and honey, mixing Caledonia Class ol 199 The Steering Committee of the Caledonia 1993 Senior-All-Night-Party would like to thank the following contributors for helping to make this celebration possible. Il is wonderful to receive such heart-warming community support. Our thanks to you!!! American Legion American RV Amway Corp. Apsey Automotive Auto Masters Broadmoor Sales Caledonia Athletic Boosters Caledonia Auto Caledonia Dance Caledonia Oil Cascade Car Wash Cedar Closet Cherished Memories Country Town Floral DeVries Insurance Dr. Richard Choryan Duthler Leasing East Hills Athletic Club Gary Senneker Plumbing Genesis Harder and Warner Harry Offringa Hastings City Bank Jacklyn Party Cakes Metropolitan Hospital MK’s Glitter Olga’s Olivier - VanDyke Insurance Pietro’s Roger’s Department Store Schenk Boncher & Prasher, attys. Seif & Sons Chevrolet Snider Communications, Inc. State Bank of Caledonia Steketee Turf Service Sun & News • J-Ad Graphics The Salon - Town & Country The 1913 Room Vaughn, Robin DDS Verhey Limosine Service Victorian Gallery Zandbergen Auction Service We would like the class of 1993 to know how enjoyable it was for all those hosting your party. Drivers, site managers, site workers, and parents all had a wonderful time! Love and best wishes to the 93 Caledonia graduates. Parents of ’93 * It any contnbulors ate mistakenly omitted from our fcsl we apologize4 Please calt 891 8954 to ne»p us conec. iur oversight. well; spread on cut sides of bread. Arrange lettuce leaves on bottom half Spread col­ eslaw evenly over lettuce leaves. Top with roast beef and tomato Close with top half of loaf. Wrap in aluminum foil. Refrigerate up to 4 hours; carry tef site in an insulated cooler. To serve, cut into slices. 6 to 8 servings Here are some tips for transporting portable meals: (>etting Ready • Make meat and perishable products your last selections when shopping. Check the ‘‘sell by" date on the package label. Purchase before or on the date stamped • After shopping, put away refrigerated foods first. Be sure meats are tightly wrapped. • At home, place meats in the coldest part of the refrigerator (36°F-40®F). Use beef steaks, roasts and deli meats within 3 to 4 days. Use ground beef within I to 2 days. • Keep everything that touches food clean — hands, utensils, bowls, countertops. Wash hands with soap and water prior to preparing any food, and after handling raw meats. Also, use separate platters and trays for cwked and uncooked meat • Thoroughly clean coolers, thermal bottles and containers, and picnic baskets before packing with food. Packing Up • Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. • Keep all perishable food in a well-insulated cooler packed with ice or frozenpacks. Cold drinks in cans help keep other food cool, too. • Freeze-packs, gel-filled plastic containers that are frozen and then placed in coolers, stay colder longer than ice, are reuseable and eliminate the problem of ac­ cumulated water from melted ice. (You can make your own ice packs by filing heavy-duty freezer bags with water and then freezing them.) •u A small cooler packed full with ice or freeze-packs and food keeps colder longer than a large cooler only half full. A properly packed cooler should contain about 25 per­ cent ice or freeze-packs and 75 percent food. Add more ice as necessary. • Pre-chill the cooler by filling it with ice or ice water and allowing it to stand before packing. • Pack the cooler with foods that are cold already, working straight from the refrigerator. Do not put foods out on the counter or table first. A cooler is meant to keep foods cool, not to chill them. • For best results, leave some room in the cooler for air to circulate • Package foods properly, either tightly wrapped in aluminum foil, plastic wrap or airtight containers. Foods that can leak or spill should be packed in containers with tight-fitting lids. • Keep the cooler in the shade tightly closed. Open on­ ly when necessary Do not allow cooler io stand open when filled with perishable food • Chilled or warmed foods should be left al room temperature for no more than 2 hours — less time in the sun or an extremely warm room • For hot foods, use stainless steel or glass-lined vacuum thermal bottles. See Mea/s, Page 11 Wilsons celebrate 50 years July 17 Emmett B. and Frances (Covilt) Wilson Jr. of 40640 Paw Paw Road, Paw Paw (49079) celebrated 50 years of marriage on April 3. They farmed in Coats Grove after Emmett's discharge from the Army following World War II. They lived in Hastings and Middleville until they moved to Paw Paw in 1961. Emmett retired from the Ralston Purina Co. as a district sales manager in 1982. E.B and Fran have five children, Sherrie (Coy) Vaughn of East Leroy. Wanda (Robert) Hunt of Middleville, Rad (Tonya) Wilson of Paw Paw, Coleen (Dave) Clark of Paw Paw, and Laurie (Ike) Levine of Poland, Maine. They also have 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. On Saturday, July 17, from 2 to 7 p.m., their children will be hosts for a pig roast and open house in honor of their parents' 50th anniversary at Coleen and Dave Clark's, 40853 CR 358, Paw Paw. Friends who would like to share the day are welcome. Kingsburys to mark 40th anniversary Orville and Juanita Kingsbury of Delton will celebrate their 40th anniversary Saturday, July 17. An open house is planned at Hope Township Hall on M-43 from 1 to 5 p.m. The presence of friends and family is the only gift the couple desires. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote fm all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 A �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 13. 1993 I Page 11 Alaska church plans special Bible Church Martins celebrate golden anniversary Fifty years of marriage was celebrated by George and Carol Martin of Caledonia (Green Lake) on Sunday, July 11, at the Leighton United Methodist Church, 142nd Avenue and 2nd Street. They were honored at an open house, hosted by their children, Larry and Naomi Martin, Bill and Rita Martin, and Brian and Deb Martin. The couple has lived in the Wayland area all of their lives. They were united in marriage on July 10, 1943 at the Congregational Church of Moline. Caledonia students earns Kalamazoo College degree Jennifer A Clissold. daughter of Mr and Mrs. An­ drew Cissoid of Caledonia, was one of 225 members of the clas of 1993 who were awarded bachelor of arts degrees by Kalamazoo Col­ lege during commencement June 12. Clissold, a graduate of East Kentwood High School, ma­ jored in psychology. She studied in Strasbourg. France, as part of the college’s foreign study program. For her senior individualiz­ ed project, she wnxe a research thesis titled “The Psychosocial Effects of Cystic Fibrosis.’’ The research was done at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, where she work­ ed as a child life intern. She participated in the Stu­ dent Activities Committee, was a Judicial Committee member and was a resident assistant. She plans to attend graduate school in social work, but is undecided where. MEALS , continued from Page 10 Soups, stews and drinks such as coffee and cocoa should be nearly boiling when sealed in thermal bottles. Rinse the bot­ tle thoroughly with hot water to pre-heat it before filling with hot liquid • A thoroughly cooked casserole, stew or chili will usually stay safe (and warm) in cool weather if well in­ sulated. Wrap in several layers of aluminium foil, followed bv a layer of newspaper, and then a towel. Put the wrapped casserole in the bottom of a cardboard box, fitting other items around it. For best results, divide one large dish into two smaller containers, if possible. Serve one at a time, keeping the other dish insulated. • Keep warm dishes covered and snuggled in in­ sulation. if possible. • Put perishable foods and leftovers back in the cooler as soon as you finish eating A word of caution: when in doubt, throw it out. Two sessions of the Neighborhood Bible Club program are being planned this month by the Alaska Baptist Church. Children from three years old through sixth grade are welcome to attend and bring their friends. "Were calling it NBC (Neighborhood Bible Club) by ABC (Alaska Baptist Church),’ said a spokesper­ son. The first session will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 19-23 in the Alaska neighborhood, at 7920 Fitzsimmons in Pine Edge. Another session is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 26-30 al Lakeside Park in Caledo­ nia, at the Shelter House. Both sessions will con­ clude with an outdoor carni­ val for children and parents on the church’s 18 acres, lo­ cated at 7240 68th St. The carnivals, one on July 24 and the other on July 31, will be a fun time and the place where awards and prizes will be given. The Neighborhood Bible Club program will include puppets, Bible stories, mu­ sic and snacks. The church’s fifth through Ice Cream Social set at McCallum Church July 17 The ladies of the Women’s Missionary Fellowship of Mc­ Callum Church are sponsor­ ing an Ice Cream Social Satur­ day, July 17. from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be ice cream, several toppings, and fruit desserts. This is a special project to raise money for mission pro­ jects. The price is a free-will donation. A welcome is ex­ tended to all. The McCallum Church is located at 5505 Otis Lake Road (at the corner of Mullen Road and Otis Lake Road, one mile north of Keller Road and 3*/i miles south of Gun Lake Road). For more information, call 623-8226. seventh graders are involved in a new puppet ministry and will be performing the puppet program. Neighborhood Bible Club is an outreach ministry of the church. ”We want to be involved with the commu­ nity, families and friends." the spokesperson said. For more information, call 698-8104. BY FLEETWOOD# 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS • APPROX. 1,404 SO. FT. ’Front facing on a perimeter lot. ONLY... 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To a sailor the sighting of the coast means coming home, or perhaps a new port to discover Lovers come to the shore to kindle or re-kindle their romance And at the beach a child can find the world's largest sand box to play in. The shoreline has something for everyone — warm sand to sift between your toes, refreshing breezes blowing off the water, the sight of soaring gulls, and more water to swim and play in than one can imagine The West Michigan coastline of­ fers 400 miles of fun. sand, and fresh water along with scenic beauty and picture postcard harbor towns The summer winds that blow across Lake Michigan onto Michigan's west coast provide the state with some unique natural advantages The prevailing westerly winds that have blown on the West Michigan shore for eons have ground rock and stone into an enormous soft, sand beach and created spectacular sand dune mountains. Also the winds that blow across the lake moderate summer temperatures and make the normally tepid months of July and August air-conditioned and pleasant | AFFORDABLE L Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment \ available Monday-Saturday. I 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. I Caledonia - on M-37 ...In the new State Farm Bldg just north of the hght. f’yJsf SP®: The summer zephyrs pro­ vide one added benefit for swimmers - the westerly winds skim off the warmer surface water and gently push it to the shore where swim­ mers can enjoy swimming in water that can be 10-20 degrees warmer than across the lake. In the late 1800 s vaca­ tioners began to discover the beauty of a West Michigan vacation. They came from St. Louis. Chicago, and ail over the midwest by rail car. horse and buggy, and steamship The steamships were the “Love Boats " of their day br­ inging loads of fun-seeking passengers from Chicago and other ports to the many har­ bors on West Michigan’s coast. These early tourists discovered sun-splashed days and pleasant nights that kept them coming back, along with their children, and their children's children. Michigan’s west coast has developed into one of America's favorite vacation spots. The natural beauty re­ mains unspoiled and much of the charm of the early resort villages still exists. More ac­ commodations. attractions, and resort facilities have been built each year to serve the growing number of vacations. Take some time to coast along this coast and discover the many ways to get away TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 2,1993 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Donald Fredricks for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Plan­ ned Unit Development District, in accordance with a pro­ posed Development Plan for Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development: A parcel of land in the Southest 1/4, Section 17, describ­ ed as follows: To find the place of beginning of this description, commence at the East 1/4 post of said sec­ tion; run thence South 00°44’06” East along the East line of said Section 751.88 feet; thence South 73°56’49” West 1510.77 feet to the centerline of State Trunk Line Highway M-37 and the place of beginning of this description; running thence South 27°42’28” East 160.62 feet; thence South 88°23’59” West 188 feet; thence South 00°36’01” East 383.8 feet; thence South 88°23’59” West 1039.93 feet to a point on the North-South 1/4 line of said section; thence North 01°06’44” West along said North-South 1/4 line of said Section 345.9 feet; thence North 88°16’04” East 398.01 feet; thence North 73°56’49” East 780.94 feet to a point on the centerline of said State Trunk Line Highway M-37; thence South 27°42’28” East along said centerline of said highway 15.3 feet to the place of beginning; and also those lands located north of the above-described lands and that are occupied by part of the entrance area of the driveway, as shown on the Development Plan, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance and the development plan for Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hear­ ing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment. Dated: July 7, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE 7QWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA acw from it all in West Michigan Let's begin in the southwest comer just above the Indiana border and work our way up to Mackinaw City in the north The southwest comer of Michigan is known as “Harbor Country.” con­ sisting of the shoreline com­ munities of Michiana. Grand Beach. New Buffalo. Union Pier. Lakeside. Harbert, and Sawyer, all just off Interstate Highway 1-94. Warren Dunes State Park with scenic sand dunes is also in this area. Nearby wineries offer tours and free wine tasting. St. Joseph and Benton Har­ bor. on Business 1-94. stradle the St. Joseph River and are hosts to the famous Blossom­ tine Festival held each year. A few miles north, just off 1-196. is the scenic resort town of South Haven. Overlooking the harbor is the Lake Michigan Maritime Museum. Summer resort facilities dot the area. Highway 1-196 will bring you to the charming resort village of Saugatuck where you’ll find a pleasant sand beach, scenic water cruises aboard either the “Star of Saugatuck" or “M.V. City of Douglas,'' the ”S S Keewatin” Steamship Museum, sand dune rides at Saugatuck Dune Rides, and a picturesque chain ferry ride. A Dutch treat lies just ahead in Holland, off US-31, where there are many Dutch attrac­ tions - including a working. 10-story tall Dutch windmill, and wooden shoe factories where you can see wooden shoes made by hand. Holland's “Big Red" historic lighthouse overlooks a beautiful, wide sand beach that is available for sun­ bathing and swimming. Grand Haven, north on US-31, also has a scenic lighthouse perched on the end of a fishing pier that extends into Lake Michigan. Nearby is a grand public beach large enough to entertain a small ar­ my. The downtown water­ front is beautifully landscaped with a beautiful two and half mile riverfront boardwalk where strollers can watch sailors and boaters wending their way to and from Lake Michigan. Perched on the Grand River is the world’s largest musical fountain which gives nightly, kaleidoscopic fountain shows to viewers across the river in downtown Grand Haven. Muskegon grew up as a brawny, booming lumber town in the 1800’s. It has mellowed since those lusty days to a prosperous, modem city with a wide variety of resort accommodations and travel attractions. Moored in the city is the U.S.S. Silversides, a famous World War II submarine and national historic landmark Driving north from Muskegon you might miss the resort villages of Montague and Whitehall, but make a point to visit there and the beautiful Wh.’e Lake vicinity. Overlooking Lake Michigan is the historic Whitehall lighthouse, now operating as a museum. The splendor of the Michigan dunes is truly on display in the Silver Lake area Here are sand dune mountains that offer everchanging vistas. Mac Woods dune scooters tour the scenic dunes and iiave served three generations of happy riders. Standing sentinel nearby is the Lillie Sable lighthouse overlooking Lake Michigan Just north of Silver Lake is the summer resort village of Pent­ water. a favorite harbor for boaters and sailors. Ludington is the home port of the cross-lake ferry service that links Michigan and Wisconsin. Wisconsin passengers can sail from Manitowoc to Ludington. Michigan. Here they will discover a beautiful, shoreline city with beach facilities and pleasant accommodations. Just south of Ludington is White Pine Village with restored buildings of the 1800's period. Continuing north on US-31 will bring you to Manistee, one of Michigan’s anglers' hot spots. The downtown shopping area is quite pic­ turesque with many 19th cen­ tury buildings housing shops and galleries and a beautiful new riverfront boardwalk. Portage Lake, a few miles north of Manistee, is a pic­ turesque lake offering good fishing and easy access to Lake Michigan. Frankfort is a scenic harbor town with in­ teresting shops in a revilalized downtown and lovely water­ front. Point Betsie lighthouse, a photographers’ favorite, is located just north of Frankfort overlooking Lake Michigan. Driving north on highway M-22 is one of the prettiest drives in Michigan, taking you through the scenic Leelanau peninsula. Just south of Glen Haven are the world's largest moving sand dunes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. A climb to the top of these massive dunes is a trip worth taking. Those who are young-of-heart and spirit will certainly run or roll to the bottom on the trip down. A few miles down the road is the summer resort village of Glen Harbor From here you will have easy access to either Lake Michigan or the beautiful Glen Lake Your coastal tour wouldn't be complete w ithout a stop at the fishing village of Leland. Weathered fish shanties, com­ mercial fishing boats, and fish nets strung out to dry give Leland a picturesque and timeless quality A passenger ferry leaves Leland daily for trips to the offshore Manitou Islands At the tip of the Leelanau peninsula is Northport, a sum mer resort village with in­ teresting shops and art galleries A lighthouse is located north of town. Heading south toward Traverse City will take you through scenic Suttons Bay Facing on Grand Traverse Bay. Suttons Bay is a village with unique shops, including Continued on next page USED FORD 1S20 Hydrostatic P.F.A. with loader, imid mount mower, excellent •condition. AISO 1520 With loader. Return from leases. — Financing Available — Maple Valley implement, inc. 735 E. Sherman Street Nashville, Michigan 517-852-1910 ■ ■■■■■■ EE ■■ EE ■ ■ ■ ■ EE ■ .COUPON • : Kuft "special" : 20% • OFF • I — With This Coupon — — ALL — ■8 Rabbit Housing Developments (Cages) Offer Good thru Sat., July 17 i__ I I I CALEDONIA FARMERS J ELEVATOR 146 E. Main, Caledonia • 891-8108 ■ ......... ....................... -! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 13, 1993 / Page 13 C3 petitions from front page-------petitions must be submitted, and she. in turn, consulted the Kent County Director of Elec­ tions Nancy Giar for the cor­ rect date Giar correctly told Snyder that the group must have signatures from 8’ percent (or 176 voters) of the total vote cast in the last gubernatorial election. Snyder also was told that the group must have its petitions turned into her office within 30 days of the effective date of the new PUD ordinance The ordinance was effective upon publication, which meant C3 had to have its peti­ tions to Snyder by June 11 From previous page— unusual arts and crafts. Traverse City has a water­ front that extends on both the east and west bays of Grand Traverse Bay A beautiful side trip can be had by taking highway M 37 along the pencil-thin Old Mission Peninsula that juts out into Grand Traverse Bay. Old Mission Point lighthouse per ches on the tip of the penin sula at the 45th parallel, which represents a spot halfway bet ween the equator and the north pole. From Traverse City. US-31 heads north along the shore through the pleasant summer communities of Elk Rapids and Eastport to Charlevoix Charlevoix became a popular summer resort back in the 1800's and much of the charm of that era is still preserved. The Beaver Island Ferry runs daily between Charlevoix and scenic Beaver Island Petoskey is another oldline. summer resort communi­ ty that has preserved its tumof the-century flavor and charm Unrated in the gashghted shopping district are unique shops that have given Petoskey a top reputation among discerning shoppers. Rock hounds will enjoy comb­ ing th*, local beaches for unusual rocks including the famous petoskey stone. From Petoskey take a quick jog to the left on highway M-II9. the “Tunnel of Trees” scenic drive.,and you’ll arrive at another 19th century charmer. Harbor Spr­ ings. Life does seem quite peaceful here, and most enjoy the slower pace. Highway M-119 wends its way in and out along the coast ending at Cross Village, home of the historic Legs Inn restaurant. From here you can travel to Mackinaw City, where you will find Colonial Michilimackinac. the worldfamous “Big Mac” bridge, and a variety of shops and ac­ commodations Mackinaw Ci­ ty is the jumping off spot to Mackinac Island with several ferry companies making fre­ quent runs. These are a few highlights of a tour along Michigan’s west coast. For more informa­ tion. contact the West Michigan Tourist Association at 616/456-8557. There is so much to see and do along this beautiful shoreline that many first-time vacationers have been prompted to purchase summer vacation property here. In any event, the lure of West Michigan's shore will continue to attract visitors Its pictures and memories live on and on. C3 turned in its petitions June 10. and Snyder reported at the July Township Board meeting that of the 259 signatures. 234 were valid. This meant that the board s approval of Bouma’s PUD would be on the ballot at the next regular election or at a special election on the issue, if the board chose to call one Bouma’s attorney, however, sent a letter dated June 24 to the township board, stating Bouma’s belief that the ‘Highest Praise’ concert is Sunday “Highest Praise.” a con­ temporary music group from Plainwell, will perform in concert at 6:30 p.m Sunday. July 18. at the Leighton United Methodist Church. The church is located at 4180 Second St.. Caledonia. petitions were not filed in time After researching the issue. Township Attorney Jim Brown reached the same con­ clusion. stating that the Township Rural Zoning Act provides that the petitions with the required number of signatures must be turned in within 30 days of the passsage of the zoning ordinance. Brown noted that “...whether the petitions have been timely filed depends upon whether the word passage’ in Section 12 of TRZA refers to the date on which the ordinance was ap­ proved by vote of the Township Board, or the date on which the ordinance took effect.” He outlined other court rul­ ings on this issue to explain his interpretation that the word passage refers to the meeting where the ordinance was approved. In that case. C3 should have had its petitions turned in by May 21. Brown also commented that the organization itself was responsible for knowing the law. and “are not entitled to rely upon incorrect interpreta­ tions of law by public officials.” He quoted several legal opi­ nions in other cases where residents had submitted peti­ tions late because of informa­ tion given them by elected of­ ficials. but had not been allowed this excuse as a reason for missing the correct deadline He concluded that “ the fact that the ciruclators of the referendum petition on the Country View Estates rezon­ ing were mistakenly told the petition was not due until 30 days after the effective date of the ordinance does not excuse the late filing of the petition." Due to time constraints. 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Six gardens — perennials, annuals, roses, an “idea" garden, an entrance garden and a 4-H Children s Garden — surround MSU’s Plant and Soil Sciences Building and its teaching greenhouses. Along with final construc­ tion and planting at the garden site, final plans are being VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Village of Middleville REQUEST: Amend the Village Master Plan so as to change the future Land Use Plan Map planning designation from Industrial to High Density Residential for the property commonly referred to as approximately 8500 Crane Road and legally referred to as: Middleville beginning at North % post Section 23-4-10, then South 89 degrees 18’ 33” East along North line said section 893.07 feet, then South 00 degrees 19’ 09” East along West line of East Vfe of East 25 acres or Northwest % Northeast 1/4 said section 23 1318.4 feet, then North 89 degrees 27’ 16” West along South line of said Northwest Nor­ theast 1/4 897.22 feet, then North 00 degrees 08’ 15” West along North and South % line said section 1320.61 feet to POB. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: August 3, 1993 TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: Middleville Village Hall 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall at the aforementioned address. All informa­ tion relative to this request may be reviewed at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, during normal business hours. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Dated: July 7, 1993 (202) NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ADOPTION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP SECTION 15.133.C.5 BED AND BREAKFAST INN ADOPTED: JULY 8, 1993 EFFECTIVE: JULY 13, 1993 Please take notice that the following is a summary of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which was adopted by the Board of Yankee Springs Township at its regular meeting on July 8, 1993. The entire Ordinance may be reviewed at the township office at 284 N. Briggs Road or by appointment with the Clerk. Yankee Springs Township Barry County, Michigan ordains: BED AND BREAKFAST INN: A private residence, owned by the Innkeeper, that offers sleeping accommodations to tran­ sient tenants in five or fewer rooms for rent, is the residence in which the Innkeeper resides while renting the rooms to transient tenants and in which the Innkeeper serves breakfast at no extra cost to the transient tenants. Certain qualifications must be met by the Innkeeper and a special exception permit must be granted. CERTIFICATE I, Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk of Yankee Springs Township, do hereby certify this Zoning Ordinance Amendment Sec­ tion 15.133.C.5 Bed and Breakfast Inn was approved by the Township Board on July 8, 1993. The effective date of this Ordinance shall be July 13, 1993. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Yankee Springs Township (2os> drawn for the Aug. 11 dedica­ tion festivities. A day-long program of gardening talks, tours and workshops is scheduled, plus a luncheon, entertainment, dedication ceremony, recep­ tion and banquet, all open to the public. Speakers include Roger Swain, host of “The Victory Garden" television series pro­ duced by PBS; landscape designer and author Rosalind Creasy, and Katy Moss Warner, general manager of Parks Horticulture. Walt Disney World Co. The garden dedication ceremony and reception are set for 4:30-6 p.m. The ban­ quet and reception at Kellogg Center begin at 6 p.m. The new grounds, which serve as a laboratory for MSU’s renowned horticulture education programs, are beneficaries of the univer­ sity’s recently completed capital campaign. Designed for public display, they are open all year from sunup to sundown. “We expect more than 100,000 visitors annually." says horticulture professor William Carlson, who oversees the world-class gardens. "Already, on any given summer evening we can have at least 200 people stroll­ ing the area and enjoying the scenery." Major attractions are: • a wide range of flowering perennials and ornamental grasses (that perform well in Michigan) in the Judith A. DeLapa Perennial Garden: • the formal setting of the Florence and Amien Carter Annual Trial Garden with more than 1,000 varieties of the best bedding plants and the All-America Selections Trial Garden; • the hundreds of roses, in­ cluding the latest AllAmerican Rose Selections winners, in Frank’s Nursery and Crafts Rose Garden; • the new gardening ideas and unusual plants in the Idea Garden, which changes themes from year to year (assisted be design and plann­ ing efforts of Michigan Master Gardeners); • the circular entrance pavilion, with its double row of classical columns and overhead trellis — a dramatic point of entry to the garden complex, and • the 4-H Children’s Garden and its 50 mini­ gardens built on themes children know best. Already parents and their young children are finding a rich assortment of special features at the one-of-a-kind 4-H Children’s Garden. Attractions include a garden of herbs mentioned in Peter Rabbit stories; a pizza garden of peppers, tomatoes, onions, basil, oregano and thyme; topiary bears; an Alice in Wonderland maze leading to a secret garden; a dinosaur to guard the landscape, and a tree house for admiring the view. Also: dance chimes to be activated by little feet, a cereal bowl garden with com. rice, rye and oats, a life-size bronze and epoxy stone sheep and an authentic replica of France’s famed Monet Bridge. Many of the design ideas originated with preschoolers, 3 to 6 years old. who were students in the university’s Child Development Laboratories. In addition to the new Hor­ ticultural Demonstration Gardens, other gardens have long contributed to Michigan State University’s hor­ ticultural heritage. The oldest continuously operated botanical garden in the United States is MSU’s W. J. Beal Botanical Gardens, which contain more than 5.000 different plants arrang­ ed in four main collections. The Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum is dedicated to enhancing stu­ dent skills in landscaping design, construction and maintenance. Flowering trees, shrubs, evergreens and ground covers ire featured. Tropical, subtropical and desert plants, including special collections of orchids, bromliads. fems ami a butterf­ ly house, are housed in the Botany Greenhouses Not to be overlooked, the “‘campus arboretum" — the entire Michigan State Univer sity campus - includes more than 7.(MM) species and varieties of trees and shrubs in extensive ornamental plan­ tings and natural areas For registration informa­ tion. write Sandy Allen. Department of Horticulture. Rm 240. Plant .md Soil Sciences Bldg . Michigan State University. East Lans ing. Ml 48824*or call (517) 355-9741 Tickets for six hor ticuhure talks arc $20. lunch is $5. and banquet tickets arc $50. (Mher activities arc free of charge. REAL ESTATE Halderman Can Help 46 Acres - Multiple Home Sites 5 Miles Southwest of Hastings Located: On the east side of M-43 between Tillotson Road and Schultz Road. Available: In 6 -10 * 20 acre parcels or as a total unit. Call us for more Information: Randy Harmon Eaton Rapids, Michigan 1 (800) 424-2324 (517) 633-8666 TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Board will hold a special meeting Thursday, July 22, 1993, at 7:30 P.M. at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Mi., to review and adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 1993-94. And to conduct any other business pertinent to the Board. Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 (2oo> �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 13, 1993 I Page 15 Pillsbury launches its 36th Bake Off contest It’s official. Once again. Pillsbury has opened its own “cooking and baking season“ for consumers with a call for entries in the Pillsbury BakeOff Cooking and Baking Con­ test. 'This is a golden oppor tunity for good cooks to earn valuable prizes and also enjoy much-deserved recognition for their skills in the kitchen. Scheduled for Feb. 19-22. 1994, the 36<h Pillsbury Bake Off Contest will be held at the beautiful and historic Hotel del Coronado, a San Diego landmark Finalists will vie for $175,000 in prizes, including a new award and lots of mer­ chandise gift certificates. Topping the list of awards is the grand prize of $50,000 in cash from Pillsbury plus a $10,000 Sears Kenmore Kit chen Makeover from co­ sponsor Sears New for this Bake-off Con­ test is the Sears Value Award, which provides one lucky finalist a $5,000 Sears Brand Central shopping spree The award recognizes one recipe that, in the view of the judges, offers the best value in terms of its cost and convenience Five other finalists each receive $10,000 plus $700 in Sears Brand Central merchan­ dise. 18 more each earn $2,000 and $200 in Sears Brand Central merchandise Every finalist receives a Sears Brand Central $30 gift cer­ tificate and a Black and Decker small appliance And each wins an expense-paid trip to the Bake-Off Contest plus $100 expense money The ex­ pense money is doubled via the Early Entry Bonus if a finalist's recipe is received by October 8. 1993 The contest's long list of qualifying products includes new Pillsbury Grands! refrigerated biscuits. Products eligible again are Green Giant frozen and canned vegetables and canned beans; Pillsbury best flour; Pillsbury hot roll mix; Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, pizza crust and pie crusts; as well as Pillsbury Plus cake mix and Pillsbury fudge brownie mix. Also returning to the list is Pillsbury Ready To Spread Frosting Supreme, last eligi­ ble for the 29th Bake-Off Contest in 1980. Contest rules call for original recipes or ones you have changed so that they are significantly different from existing recipes Recipes to enter are: •Quick Ideas — shortcut recipes to save time. •Healthy Creations — up­ dated recipes for healthier eating •Ethnic Specialties — To: Caledonia village Residents If eliminating the village is going to save money, why haven’t the Committee to Consolidate Caledonia presented an ... INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FINDINGS to the citizens? I believe this should be done at their expense. Steve Antecki ethnic recipes for today's tastes •Special Treats — favorite recipes for family and friends To give you an idea of what makes a winning special treat, try Peanut Butter Banana Cake, which earned Barbie Payne of Fort Ord. Calif., a trip to the 35th Bake-Off Con­ test Payne said that her favorite sandwich, peanut but­ ter and banana, was the in­ spiration for this recipe. The family-style snack cake recipe accents a Pillsbury Plus butter recipe cake mix with delicious additions like bananas and peanut butter. The peanut butter and banana theme continues with a topp­ ing of ready to spread frosting with a touch of banana extract and peanut butter-flavored glaze And the final touch is a garnish of sliced bananas, of course. What a special treat for all the peanut butter and banana lovers of the world! If healthy creations are your specialty, you may want to come up with a new bread idea. Breads and other grain products are high on the list of foods recommended by health CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 1each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Cider Mill Village Mobile Home Park REQUEST: Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zon­ ing Map) from the Multiple Family Residential District (R-3) to the Mobile Home Residential District (R-4) for the property commonly referred to as approximately 8500 Crane Road and legally refer­ red to as: Middleville beginning at North post Section 23-4-10, then South 89 degrees 18’ 33” East along North line said Section 893.07 feet, then South 00 degrees 19’ 09” East along West line of East V2 of East 25 acres of Northwest 1/4 Northeast % said section 23 1318.4 feet, then North 89 degrees 27’ 16” West along South line of said Northwest V* Nor­ theast 1/4 897.22 feet, then North 00 degrees 08’ 15” West along North and South line said Section 1320.61 feet to POB. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: August 3, 1993 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Middleville Village Hall 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall at the aforementioned address. All informa­ tion relative to this request may be reviewed at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, during normal business hours. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Dated: July 7, 1993 <203) experts. In fact, the new Food Guide Pyramid encourages Americans to include 6 to 11 servings daily from the bread, cereal, rice and pasta group Southwestern Batter Bread is a good example of an old bread idea made new Made with Pillsbury hot roll mix. its flavorings — cormeal. cilan­ tro. roasted red peppers and onion — update traditional batter bread with a southwestern flair that’s so popular today. Both of these recipes arc baked, but entries can be prepared by any method, in­ cluding baking, stovetop cooking, microwaving, chill­ ing. freezing or grilling. For an entry blank, call 1-800-933-7700 through Sept. 30 or write to Pillsbury BakeOff Entry Blanks. P.O Box 4831. Monticello. Minn. 55565-4831. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 18 and received by Oct 22. 1993. Peanut Butter Banana Cake CAKE 1 c. mashed ripe bananas 1/2 c. margarine or butter. softened 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter I c. whipping cream 3 eggs 1 pkg. Pillsbury Plus Butter Recipe Cake Mix 2 T. flour FROSTING 1 can Pillsbury Vanilla Frosting Supreme 1/2 t. banana extract or vanilla 3 to 4 drops yellow food color, if desired GLAZE 1/2 c. powdered sugar 2 T. creamy peanut butter 2 T. milk 1/2 t. vanilla GARNISH 2 med bananas, thinly sliced Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease and flour I3x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine mashed bananas and margarine; mix well (mixture will look slightly curdled). Add peanut butter; beat well Add whipping cream and eggs; beat at high speed until smooth. Add cake mix and flour; beat at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed Pour into greased and floured pan Bake at 35O»F. for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick in­ serted in center comes out clean Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan, if desired. Cool completely. In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients, stir until snxxxh and creamy. Frost cake. In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients, beat un­ til smooth. Drizzle glaze over frosting Just before serving, garnish with banana slices Store in refrigerator. 12 to 15 servings. Yankee Springs Township The Planning Commission has one seat open for appointment. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a resume and letter stating your qualifications to: George R. London, Supervisor Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Resumes must be received by August 2, 1993. Yankee Springs Township Board Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Dated: July 7, 1993 <2oi> NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 46 ADOPTED: July 8, 1993 EFFECTIVE: August 13, 1993 Please take notice that the following is a summary of an ordinance which was adopted by the Board of Yankee Springs Township at its regular meeting on July 8, 1993. The entire ordinance may be reviewed at the township office at 284 N. Briggs Road or by appointment with the Clerk. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan ordains: ARTICLE I: TITLE AND PURPOSES This section deals with title, purposes, legal basis and scope. ARTICLE II: DEFINITIONS This section defines terms used throughout the ordinance. ARTICLE III: PLAT PROCEDURES This section deals with preparation, submission, review, and approval of plans. ARTICLE IV: DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS This section deals with street location and design, lot and open space planning. ARTICLE V: STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS This section deals with engineering plans, improvement requirements, guarantees, penalties and fees. ARTICLE VI: SEVERANCE CLAUSE Should any section, clause, or provision of these Regulations be declared by the Courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Subdivision Regula­ tions as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. ARTICLE VII: EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date shall be August 13, 1993 CERTIFICATE I, Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk of Yankee Springs Township, do hereby certify this Subdivision Regulations Ordinance No 46 was approved by the Township Board on July 8, 1993. The effective date of this Ordinance shall be August 13, 1993. Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk Yankee Springs Township (206) �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 13. 1993 CARPENTERS HELPER Needed. Must have own trans­ portation. 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Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kit­ tens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more in­ formation call 948-4885. TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. VINCE’S LAWN SERVICE Mowing, trimming, reasonable rales. 795-3426. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. For Sale BOAT DOCKS NOW STOCKING Complete line of Tommy dock products. See our display for easy setup. Durkee Lumber, Alto 868-6026. TRUMPET, BRASS in good shape, great for a beginner, $275. 795-7634. Lost & Found LOST PUPPY Brown and white, male. 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At­ Staff Writer The Middleville sewer pro­ tendance at the meeting was ject has reached another very limited, even though consultant engineers Tom milestone The Village Council last Newhoff and Mike Fuller week approved the final took the time to explain the amended project plan, which final plan fully The project’s final cost is needs to be filed with the State Revolving Fund by Thursday. estimated at $2.5 million, slightly higher than originally July 22. However, this latest projected. If funds do become development may be a bit­ available from the revolving tersweet one for the village fund, village residents can an­ Village Manager Ev Manshum received word last ticipate monthly costs for Thursday that low-interest water and sewer to be about funds may not be available $25. Interest on the SRF would be about 2 percent. from the revolving fund. If the village ends up finan­ Last Thursday night s public hearing and special cing the project with bonds. board since 1991 The board agreed to con­ tinue its regular meeting time of 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. Dates and locations of the next year’s meetings are as follows: — Aug. I7. I993 — Board Room. 203 E. Main. - Sept. 21 - Middle School cafeteria. — Oct. 19 — Board Room. — Nov. 16 — Dutton Elementary. — Dec. 14 — Board Room. (Held the second Tuesday because of Christmas vacation.) - Jan. I8. I994 - High School addition. — Feb. 15 — Board Room. — Mar. I5 — Kettle Lake Elementary — April I9 — Board Room. — May 17 — Caledonia Elementary — June 21 — Board Room. — July reorganization meeting — Board Room. Date Gravel mining controversy continues in Thornapple Twp. the interest rate would be closer to 6 percent which would increase the monthly rate Once the public hearing was closed, the council members voted unanimously to approve the plan Council also received a ten­ tative project schedule. Village consultants hope to have the sequential batch reactor (SBR) system com­ pleted by mid-November 1994 The current lagoons then would be converted into in­ filtration ponds, with the work being done during the summer of 1995 and 1996 Donker to lead 1993-94 Caledonia School Board by Barbara Gail Staff Writer Stephen Donker was elected president of the 1993-94 Caledonia School Board at its annual reorganization meeting last week. The former board vice president. Donker was elected to the board in 1989. and re­ elected to a second four-year term June I4. He will be serv­ ing his first term as board president. Other officers for the new school year are Fred Boncher. vice president; Bernard Nagel, secretary, and Gordon DeBlaay. treasurer. Boncher was elected to the board in 1984 and has served five years as secretary and two years as president Nagel was re-elected to a second term as secretary A member of the board since 1986, he also has served as vice president. Also re-elected to a second consecutive term in his office. DeBlaav has been on the No 287 / July 20, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year to be announced. Approved by the board as depositories for school funds are the State Bank of Caledonia and Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund. Approved as depositories for district investments are State Bank of Caledonia. First Federal Savings & Loan. Chicago Corporation, Stan­ dard Federal Savings & Loan, Michigan School District Li­ quid Asset Fund, Michigan National Bank, Old Kent Bank & Trust. Prime Bank. FMBTrust & Financial Services and First of America. The board agreed to retain the following legal firms for the 1993-94 year Thrun. Maatsch & Nordberg; Miller, Johnson. Snell & Cummiskey; Mika. Myers, Beckett & Jones; Varnum, Ridden ng. Schmit & Howlett and Twohey Maggim Appointments to the board’s standing committees for the next year will be announced at the Aug. 17 meeting. leading the Caledonia Board of Education for the 1993-94 school year will be Gordon DeBlaay (left), treasurer; Bernard Nagel secretory Fred Boncher vice president and Steve Donker, president. This is a portion of the property in Thornapple Township that Dennis Wilson hopes to set up a mineral extraction and crushing operation. This view is from Irv­ ing Rood where Wilson has been bulldozing and taking out trees. Neighbors are up-in-arms and the earthmoving has extended right up to the boundary of his neighbors to the north. by* Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thornapple Township Board and Planning and Zon­ ing Commission meetings continue to be quiet affairs, but rumblings about mineral extraction operations in the township are beginning to re­ surface. Township Supervisor Don Boysen Monday evening (July 12) discussed some possible problems with the board last Monday evening about a mineral extraction operation that has been active since Oc tober 1990 on the west side of the township, and the propos­ ed new one on Irving Road. Residents of the area around the property of Dennis Wilson at 8022 Irving Road are not pleased that mining already is taking place on the property. even though the application for a special use permit has not yet been submitted by Wilson’s attorney. Gary Schenk out of Caledonia Schenk claims that Wilson has not been mining on his property. "There is nothing going on that remotely resembles any mining or processing of gravel,” Schenk said. "There is no activity at the site. Wilson has been clearing trees, and (hat requires no per mil from the township. " Barry County Planner John Gates said that Wilson did have an erosion permit from the county, but it did not cover the portion of property he has been clearing. ironically, gravel opera lions do not require the soil erosion permit, but other ac­ tivities affecting the land scape, such as removal of trees, do require the permit Wilson’s application for a special land use permit is still in the works, according to Schenk. He said that the process for filing involves not only legal input, but input from engineers is also needed. Challenging Schenk’s statements is Carol Jones Dwyer, legal counsel for the citizens group concerned about the mining operation. She says there has been activi­ ty on the property * ‘Wilson has done everything up to and possibly even including mining already." she said. "Area residents have seen apparantly loaded trucks leaving from the See Mining controvaray, Paga 2 C3 mulls legal action to force rezoning issue referendum by Barbara Gali Staff Writer Officers of the Concerned Citizens of Caledonia (C3) said they are "upset” with a Caledonia Township at­ torney’s opinion that the group’s petitions for a referendum were not filed in time. C3 Vice President John Pot­ ter said Friday that the group is "contemplating” filing a forma! lawsuit against the township to force the board to hold the referendum. "We feel we followed ail the right procedures as given to us by the township clerk,” he said. Potter, himself an attorney. said he did not think the cases cited by Township Attorney Jim Brown necessarily proved the petitions invalid "I’ve read the attorney’s letter to the township, and it seems to me the case cited could go either way "But it also seems the township has decided not to hold the referendum, and we find this unsettling when 234 residents want to have one Potter said that if C3 chooses to take the matter to court, its hope would be that a judge first would declare the petitions valid and then de­ mand that the township hold the referendum. C3 in June filed petitions bearing 234 valid signatures requesting a referendum on an April Township Board deci sion to approve a residential planned unit development Sh C3 lagal iaaua, Paga 9 In This Issue... • Caledonia Schools adopt new discipline policy • Moerland named new Caledonia Village Council trustee • Audit shows Middleville’s finances healthy • Bowne Center restoration nearly complete �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 20, 1993 Saturday morning detentions to be established Caledonia Schools adopt new discipline policy by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board last week approved changes in (he Caledonia High School discipline policy, as proposed by the high school administration. "The new policy de-juvenilizes’ the discipline policy,** explained CHS Assistant Principal Robert Szymoniak. "In addition to informing students of the consequences, the new policy essentially tells our students they are responsible for their behavior. It puts them in charge of the way they behave. "The consequences really haven't changed, just the ap­ proach." The new policy now begins with three major "premises” that did not appear in the old policy, he said. The first states that students have the right to be in school, but inherent in that right is the student's responsibility to re­ spect the rights of others and to "become actively and pro­ ductively involved in their academic learning." The second premise states that gocxl discipline uses "log­ ical and realistic" conse­ quences, and that students who consistently experience logical and realistic conse­ quences learn that they have positive control over their lives. The third says that behav­ ioral expectations will be based on mutual trust, respect and courtesy among staff and students. Szymoniak said that besides the philosophical change, the new policy substitutes Saturday morning detentions for after-school detentions. The Saturday sessions run from 8 to 10 am.. and students who do not attend may not return to school unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. "It will be cheaper to pay someone to come in one morning a week than to pay someone to stay after school several days during the week.” he pointed out. However, many traditional consequences, such as in­ house suspension, still may be meted out on a case-by-case basis, be said. The new policy states that a "time-out” room will be estab­ lished as a first consequence for behavior problems, and students may return to class only after submitting to the teacher an acceptable plan for improved behavior. launch detentions also may be assigned to students whose behavior is not acceptable. The Saturday detention is intended for students whose behavior does not improve af­ ter time-out or lunch deten­ tions. "The students have the choice between improving their behavior or facing these consequences." Szymoniak said. "The policy outlines the expectations for the behavior of our students, and they are responsible for choosing ap­ propriate or inappropriate be­ havior." Some changes also have been made in the school's at­ tendance policy. Students previously were allowed eight absences per trimester before losing credit in a class. With the school s return to a two-semester pro­ gram, the administrators also reconsidered the absence limit. Under the new policy, stu­ dents will be allowed 10 ab­ sences a semester in a class before losing credit. However, at that point, students no longer will automatically be pulled out of the class. Szymoniak said. "Instead, we intend to work with that student to try to help him or her keep those credits," he said. "The student will remain in class instead of being pulled out. He or she may still end up losing credit, but we intend to try to avoid that and at the same time, try to alter the stu­ dent's attendance problem." The student who misses 10 or more class sessions without medical or legal reasons, will have the chance to explain the excessive absenteeism at the end of the semester to an at­ tendance committee. If the committee feels that the ex­ planation is sufficient, class credit will be reinstated. This committee will consist of the assistant principal, a school counselor, a staff member and the attendance clerk. Unexcused absences will result in a Saturday morning detention per class missed. A student who misses the Saturday detention may not return to school unless ac­ companied by a parent or guardian. A new tardiness policy also includes the Saturday deten­ tions for students who are tardy to a class for the fifth time. The third lardy results in one lunch detention and the fourth results in two lunch detentions. "We feel there is a huge dif­ ference in the philosophy of the new policy compared to the old one,” Szymoniak said. "We feel with this approach the students will be learning better that they must take re­ sponsibility for their behav­ ior." School newsletter cut back in budget move by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board agreed last week to cut the district newsletter Take Five to four or five editions a year as a cost savings to the district. The publication usually comes out monthly. The recommendation from the board's Finance Committee stated that the cut­ back would save the district $17,500 in the 1993-94 aca­ demic year. The measure is one of sev­ eral actions taken ^>y the board to trim more than $400,000 from the district's operating budget. Lower revenues, coupled with an e ver-increasi ng student population, led to the shortfall, which was discussed at last month's budget hearing. The board and administra­ tion have met budget demands by cutting the equivalent of five professional positions for a savings of about $250,000, said Caledonia Schools Superintendent Robert Myers after the board meeting. The cuts were possible by not replacing retiring teachers and by moving staff members around within the district. Another $150,000 has been trimmed from all budgets, he said, adding that the newslet­ ter cut actually is the smallest component in the budget re­ ductions. In other business last week, the board: • Elected officers and ap- MINING CONTROVERSY continued from front page — site that were covered by tarps.” * ‘My clients have two major concerns. First, it appears that Mr. Wilson is going to go ahead with the gravel opera­ tion, regardless of the fact that he has no permit.” Dwyer said. “Their other concern is that he is directly contradicting his word to maintain a status quo. And if he isn't going to keep his word at this point, how can he be expected to follow through with a permit7” Consequently, the township is caught in a difficult situation Supervisor Boysen still hopes that the dispute can be settled through the proper channels. But. at the Township Board meeting Monday. he did verify that the board fully backs him in whatever action may need to be taken The township's attorney. Jeff Sluggett. continues to ad­ vise the township on proper handling of the Wilson request. But there also have been complaints about the mining and crushing operation located on Patterson Road The five-year permit for the mining, which was issued in October 1990 by Barry Coun­ ty. states specific times of operation Neighbors say that is being violated. But Thompson McCully, which is doing the mining, claims that what is being done after hours is ’ maintanence .” This consists of lowering the piles of gravel from the crusher and loading up the trucks for transporting the gravel. Township Board members said they felt that this maintenance should not be carried on after the specified operating hours because it does involve noise that disturbs the neighbors. Boysen questioned what ac­ tion should be taken. The board agreed that he should send a letter stating the viola­ tion and asking for com­ pliance with the special use permit. proved district financial de­ positories and legal counsel in its annual reorganization. (See related story.) • Set June 9 as the date for graduation ceremonies for the Class of 1994 • Approved new discipline and attendance policies for the high school. (See related story.) • Approved a recommendation by Caledonia Middle School Principal Clark Volz to continue the concept of a middle school support center. • Tabled until August a buy-sell agreement with Michael Bowman for 130 acres of land located at 92nd Street and Morse Lake Road. The land would be purchased as part of the district's plan for future growth and could be the site of a future high school and middle school. • Approved the Finance Committee's recommendation to contract with Fleis and VandenBrink to prepare plans and specifications and take bids for a new bus lane at Caledonia Elementary at a cost not to exceed $6,930. School parents suggested the new U-shaped drive to allevi­ ate traffic problems when buses are dropping off and picking up children. • Approved hiring Sally Doane to fill a new part-time secretarial position in the fixxl services department. The position, which previously had been approved on a trial basis, requires approximately 20 hours per week and will pay $11/hour, to be paid from the cafeteria fund. • Tabled a wage agreement/contract for Computer Technician Peter Wixxlfteld. • Disapproved changes in the 1993-94 school year cal­ endar recommended by the Caledonia Education Association. The CEA pro­ posed a half day of school Aug. 30 (the first day of school for students) and a half day of instruction on Good Friday. The calendar will re­ main as originally planned, with a full day of school on Aug. 30 and a full day off for students on Gtxxl Friday. j SORE FEET I ANKLES? 3Assignment Accepted! 3| S §5 Medicare. B.C.B.S.. PPO. HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY |;; J W Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia | • Call...891-9133 1 ip I „ You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J Ad Graphics publications seven-daysa-week, 24 hoursa-day... oeiej 000 DIRECTORY ggg P«S5 |7] F« OMUr AA ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. You’ll be asked your name, address and phone number, also which papers) you want your ad i to appear — 1 when and how ( many weeks __ _ — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 20. 1993 I Page 3 Paula Moerland named new Caledonia Village Council trustee bv Barbara <*ali Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week appointed Paula Moerland to fill the council trustee vacancy left by the resignation of Doug Lectka Lectka is moving out of the village, but his term on the council will not expire until the 1994 village elections. Moerland. who lives at 217 Terrace, is a two- and onehalf-year resident of the village who applied for the of­ fice because “I don't like to get involved just a little bit “I like to really get involv cd if I'm going to be a part of something.'' she laughed “Look what happened to me on the Fourth of July Steering Committee “ Moerland was chairwoman of the community celebration this year She said she enjoys living in the village and realized that she would like to be involved in the changes taking place in H While the village may not expand a lot it terms of boundaries, it could grow ‘up.’ It certainly is an area that must be handled carefully and thoughtfully. the community “What I had to think hard about was whether I wanted to be a ‘public- person.” she said “I usually prefer to work behind the scenes, but I decid­ ed that the council was where I would like to be.” She said she sees three issues of immediate concern to the council. One. of course, is the question of whether there should be a village government “Obviously. I think there should be." she smiled. “J know taxes are high, but com­ Paulo Moerland ing from Kentwood and living for a while in the city of Grand Rapids. I think we get a lot for the taxes we pay Peo­ ple who have always lived here don't realize how good it is here. “People might joke about the little' services, like brush and leaf pickup, but I really appreciate them. I've been do­ ing some reading about what goes into merging one govern­ ment into another, and it's not that simple." She said she also is very in­ Audit shows Middleville's finances healthy by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last Thursday evening received an excellent report from its auditor. Tom Johnson. Johnson reviewed the results of the budget for the year ending Dec 31. 1992. "The village is in gixxi financial shape.” Johnson said Some of the accounts were over and others under budget But when it got to the bottom line, actual expenditures were below the actual revenues for the year. Revenues budgeted for 1992 were $602,704. Actual income was $597,966 Budgeted expenditures were $672,439, but actual costs were $485,885 The final fund balance showed an increase The y ear­ end results from 1991 left the balance at $382,576 The year-end balance for 1992 was $454,657. “This balance is excellent, especially for a village of this size,” said Village Manager Ev Manshum In other business last week, the village council: — Received a request from Virginia Simes to purchase a parcel of village property on Irving Road. “The village has no past, present or forseeable use for this land.'' said Council Presi­ dent Lon Myers The parcel is being put up fix bid for anyone else who may be interested in the pro­ perty More information can be obtained at the Village Hall. — Approved a no parking regulation on village proper ty, particularly the lot bet­ ween the Village Hall and the Department of Public Works building. Semi-trucks have been parked at the site in the past. But. it has caused ruts and muddy holes where the vehicles are parked. Trash such as barrels of used oil also have been left at the site. terested in a public water system for the village, but she wants to see the v illage get the best possible system for its money. She also said that en­ vironmental concerns were very important to her. and so good drinking water is a high priority item, especially with some village wells containing mounting levels of nitrates “And of course, every one is concerned w ith the issue of growth.” she said. “While the village may not expand a lot in terms of boun­ daries. it could grow up.' It certainly is an area that must be handled carefully and thoughtfully.” A computer programmer systems analyst for the Old Kent Financial Corporation. Moerland said she believes <Mie of the strengths she brings to the council is her ex­ perience in helping people deal with change “People tend to be afraid of change. But if you can help people understand the changes, and if you can bring them into change a little bit at a time, it is much easier for them to handle. ” She said that she would like to help improve communica­ tions between the council and residents. "The more people know, the easier it is for them to make good decisions.” she said. A native of Kentwood, she attended Kentwood schools, graduating from East Kent wood High School She attended what was »hen the Grand Rapids Junior Col­ lege. earning an associate s degree while working in com­ puter programming and systems analyst ”l've been working in that area since 1981," she noted Her husband. David, presently is a registrar with the Independent Order of Foresters “I’ve known several members of the Village Coun­ cil from other activities,” she said. “I'm looking forward to working with them and con tnbuting whatever I can to the community" BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS MAINSTREET MIDDLEVILLE (Antupxt* 8c £8ook» > ■ ANTMMES* •Collectives' • Pipertieck •Sw Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 • Jewelry' HOURS Tuesday Saturday 11 to 5. Friday night till I pm Sunday by chance ENJOY THE AREA OBITUARIES Howard E. Lewis — HASTINGS - Howard E. Lewis, 84, passed away July 16,1993 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Lewis was born on January 15,1909 at Middlevil­ le, the son of James W. and Mary (Guest) Lewis. Mr. Lewis was raised in the Middleville area and attended Middleville Elementary School, Hastings High School and graduating from Illinois Military School in 1931. Robert L. Booth— MIDDLEVILLE - Robert L. Booth, 68, of Middleville, passed away at home on Monday, July 12, 1993. Bob was a loving and devoted family man. He is survived by his wife, Gelayne; six children. Michael, Susan, Nancy, Letitia, Kimberly and Pamela; eight grandchildren; several other close family and friends. He was an area businessman for more than 35 years A concerned and dedicated member of the community, he served in many capacities including, as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club, as Thomapple Township Clerk, Lay Leader in the Methodist Church, as a member of the Fire Depart­ ment, on many Thomapple Kellogg School committees, and was a World W'ar II Veteran. At Bob’s request, a family service will be held on Satur­ day, July 17. Donations may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 1005 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. He was married to Marie A. Popma and she preceded him in death on June 21, 1991. He was employed and retired from General Motors as a pattern maker. He was a life member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge No. 231, Scottish Rite and the Saladine Temple in Grand Rapids, Middleville VFWPost No. 7548. He served two years with the United States Navy in Australia. Surviving are one brother, Walter J. Lewis of Hastings; three nieces and two nephew, and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. At his request, cremation has taken place. There will be no services or visitation. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. FREE McCall’s Crafts Pattern ($8.00 Value) WITH A $5.00 FABRIC PURCHASE Calicos • Flowers • Stripes • Dots • Solids • Poly-Fil • Batting • Thread • Lace Ribbons • Trim • String of Pearls & More Rainbow’s End ; YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY ■ in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 OPEN Mondav Fndav 9 to 8 Saturday 9 to 5 30 O O 1 “1 “1 Fk ZZ OZFX*JL1VO 1 HI I FATTElhS' ...and just for fun cheer for our balloon at the BALOOONv RACE Thursday at 6 p.m. We’ll see you at the... LIVESTOCK AUCTION — FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1993 — Atrrwi.uB...TTTrt^ Qtate r 267 MATS ST OUEDOKU CA^EOONlA I 891-8113 3205 68di ST SE 3?A 68ci S E DUTTON 698-6337 PYledonia % y AH 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and til Noon on Saturday I 303 ARLINGTON MDOLEVtLLE MI&OLE’ALLE •• 1 795 3361 795-3361 til nr. M LENDER FiJlV^ — �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 20. 1993 move. I made quite a thump as I hit his mattress, and it startl­ ed him. He asked what was the matter, and I was laughing so hard, just mental I) seeing this picture, that of a 76-yearold woman lying on the floor wrapped like a mummy at 4:30 a m. My laughing made him realize that I wasn't hurt, so he dropped back off to sleep. I finally got my mummy sheet loose and got back into bed. I could just hear Johnny saying to himself. “What on earth will my crazy wife do next?” I was so wide awake that I stayed up to do my exercises, reading and anything else that I found to do. I was reading a talking book. “From the Deep Woods to Civilization." by Charles A. Eastman. He was a doctor of medicine about 1890. One of the older Indians had been listening to a mis­ sionary talk about Jesus and Neigh bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone We have a few nice warm days with some nice breezes. Aren’t we fortunate that we haven’t received as much ram as Iowa and all the other states with their flooding So far we have been. I think, protected by the Great Lakes. Well, now for the small amount of news Betty and Ward Bender went to Warren to a grandson's wedding. Then Sunday, they went to Grand Ledge to a party for their granddaughter Ann Bartley said they were at Silver l^ake over the Fourth of July. Her mom was there with them and they enjoyed the lake. Russ Bender. Walt and Lots Bender and Ett VanSickle went to Vem Hooper's surprise 90th birthday party Sunday The) had an open house for all the friends and family at Wilkinson Lake Sunday afternoon I want to share something funny that happened to me the other night it was one of those hot nights and 1 just had a sheet thrown over part of me. I went to turn over, and whammy, I ended on the floor between Johnny’s and my bed. wrapped like a mummy in the sheet so I couldn't stated. “I believe that this man Jesus was an Indian He was opposed to materialism, he was inclined to peace and no owning of property . He was as unpractical as any In­ dian and set no price on his labor of love. Those are the principles on which the white man has founded his civilization." Another tidbit: Phil Donahue was interviewing Dr. Billy Graham and asked. ’ What is your definition of Hell?" Billy Graham said. “Through all my reading, study and experience. I believe Hell is nothing more than man s separation from God.” I agree, whole heartedly with that. Heaven and Heli are within us; it is our separation from God. Love you all. Visit with you next week. Alaska Baptist Church to show film ‘Sheffey’ July 25 Bob Jones University s mo­ tion picture “Sheffey" is scheduled for a showing at 6 p.m. Sunday. July 25. at Alaska Baptist Church. “Sheffey." a screenplay written by Tim Rogers, is has ed on the book “The Saint of the Wilderness” by Jess Carr. The film deals with the life of an itinerant preacher. Robert Sayers Sheffey For much of the 1800s. Sheffey ministered to the mountain folk of the Virginias. Carolinas and parts of Ten­ nessee and Kentucky. Con­ vinced that men needed to be shown the love of God. Shef­ fey rode the mountains and hollows to spread the gospel Produced and directed by Katherine Stenholm. this film won the silver medallion award at the annual film com­ petition conducted by the In­ ternational Film and Televi­ sion Festival of New York For more information. call 698-8101. Area grad ‘honored1 Kelly Purdy, daughter of Thomas and Marline Purdy of Caledonia, was named to the dean's list at Ferris State University for the spring term. Purdy, a 1991 graduate of Caledonia High School, earn­ ed a 4.0 grade point average and now has a cumulative gpa of 3 50 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45am., 1100a m & 6 00p m WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............................................. 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning WorshipService........ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Awana...................................................................... 6:45p.m. (feiiiiica United ilrcti|rcn (&l|urd| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor 908 West Main Middleville, mile west of stop light I Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 795-2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 'The Ghuroh where everybody is sorebody . and Jesus Christ is Lotd" Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School..................................................11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, ^ostor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director Sunday School...........................................9 30 a m Sunday Momng WonNp....................... <030 am. Sunday Evening WorsNp........................ 600 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer5BtbieSudy....... 700pm Mkar Dobson Ast/ Stotexxran VoUh Pater Maejxnet ikacDtr “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ............. Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee 1000 a.m. 1100 a.m 6 00 p.m. Phone 795 7076 Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning services, Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School.......................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Nifhl”....... 6:45-8:15 includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults High School Youth Group and Adult Claues For information call: 891-8119 891-8028 708 West Main Street g CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 “People Who Care" Phone 891-9259 Sunday Mass....................... 9 00 a m. k 1100 a m Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship...........10:30 a.m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED til Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family Cod s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795 3667 Sunday Morning Worship 8:30a.m Sunday School............................................... 9:45».m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 11:00 a m Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner free / Programs for All Ages 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Earty Morning Worship Mddtevilte Wc'ship Middleville Vocation Bible School 9 30 a m 3 30 a m 11 00 a m. 8 30 o m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ODlrf 3Jimr (filnirrh 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.............. 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11 15 a.m. Wednesday "Family Night” 6:00 p m. bufitrmg, PtMtne, Releumt, knfd The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 6&h St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday......................... 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship...... II 00 a m. Evening Worship......... 6:00 p.m. Wed Fellowship......... 7 30 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 20, 1993 / Page 5 New sign for Caledonia Elementary approved Caledonia Village Council turns down Community Education sign by Barbara <>ail , Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council in a 3-2 vote last week turned down a special use permii for an oversized sign at the Caledonia Com­ munity Education Building The sign already was the subject of debate at the Village Planning Commis­ sion. which ended up recom­ mending council approval A petition submitted by residents along Johnson Street said that they found the sign offensive, and resident Don Frantti reminded council members of that petition in speaking against allowing the sign He continued to maintain the sign had been put up in violation of the village or­ dinance, even though school officials have said they thought they were submitting an application for a special use when they turned in the ap plication to Imperial Municipal Services instead of the village office. IMS never forwarded the application to the village of­ fice. Village Clerk Jackie Cherry verified The community education sign on Johnson Street re­ quires a special use because it is oversized for a residential district, and it uses as its core a plastic sign like the portable signs banned in the village beyond a limited time Community education had used the sign to announce up­ coming events and registra­ tion deadlines for community education programs. While several parents told the council they found the sign useful and not offensive. Trustee Susan Berencsi said that the village zoning or­ dinance required that signs must be compatible with the neighborhiMxl and the zoning ordinance. A sign in a residential zone is not supposed to exceed six square feet, but the communi­ ty education sign is 32 square feet Big Red' is the newest portable classroom to be installed at the middle school. Large enough for two classes, the new unit is the 11th to be moved to the school to handle growing enrollment until the new middle school is completed. The site of the new portable was approved by the Village Council last week. The Caledonia Village Council turned down a special use request from the Caledonia Community Schools to allow this oversized sign to remain on the Johnson Street side of the Caledonia Community Education building. During the school year, the sign was used to announce upcoming Community Ed events. The sign now must be taken down. Frantti accused the school district of setting aside budget money for yet another such sign at the high school. However. Caledonia Schools Director of Auxiliary Services Richard Overmire replied that the money in the budget was earmarked for repair of the existing sign and to replace missing letters on the 1962 building now used as the mid­ dle school. Berencsi. however, said that she supported the village residents over the school. “We’re always wishing that people would participate more,” she said. “Well, here we have this petition showing that these people are concerned A motion by Dan Erskine to support the Planning Commis­ sion recommendation and ac­ cept the sign as it is was defeated 3-2. Erskine and Judy Kidder voted in favor, while Jan Soules, Glen Klaver and Berencsi voted “no.” Absent was Trustee Steve Antecki. The council did support three other Planning Commis­ sion recommendations con­ cerning special use requests submitted by the schools. A sign for the Caledonia Schools Kids Komer day care center was denied 4-1. in ac­ cordance with the Planning Commission’s assertion that the sign was placed in the road right-of-way and blocked the view for drivers turning onto Johnson Street Soules cast the lone “no” vote. The council approved 4-1 a new sign for Caledonia Elementary, which also had received a favorable nod from the Planning Commission. Paid for by the Caledonia Elementary PTO. the sign is oversized, but past PTO President Teresa Sanxter ex­ plained the sign would showcase student achievements as well as an­ nounce school events. The council agreed to ap­ prove a special use for the sign with the conditions that it not be illuminated at all during Caledonia Village Council sets new services fee schedule J-Ad Graphics News Senice The Caledonia Village Council last week approved a new fee schedule for services and permits from the Village Planning Commission and Village Zoning Board of Appeals All fees formerly were $75. said Village Clerk Jackie Cherry. The higher fees will help defray costs to the village of holding Planning Commission and ZBA meetings or using the services of the Village Planner. “The fees are in line with what our township charges and with w hat other municipalities charge.” Cherry said A Free Insurance Review Are your insurance policies giving you the coverage you need? Our free insurance review will answer some important questions about your insurance needs. Call today for a confidential review. Making your future Jim Couchenour more predictable. 1611 S. Hanover St.. » FARM BLRtAL INSURAHCF_ Suite 112. Hastings Ph. 945-3443 The new fees now are set at the following rates: — Rezoning application 5200 — Rezoning application, residential PUD - $500. — Rezoning application, for either commercial or in­ dustrial PUD - $1,000. — Special land use applica­ tion - $250 — Site plan review - $150. — Variance application (residential or commercial) 5200 — Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. other than variance $200. Any village fees not listed will remain as they are The new fees are effective immediately Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! the summer, and that it be turned off by 10 p.m. during the school year. Berencsi cast the dissenting vote. Council also approved a recommendation allowing the schools to locate another por­ table unit near the tennis courts at the high school­ middle school complex. In other business, the council: — Approved a resolution setting up standards for future public water systems in the village. — Designated the Barber School a historic landmark, a step needed before the state will free block grant funds designated for the restoration of the school. — Approved a resolution to file with the Federal Com­ munication Commission for certification to regulate cable television rates in the village. — Accepted the donation from Larry Alkema of ap­ proximately eight-tenths of an acre of land that extends from behind the village-township hall to Kinsey Street. When jointly accepted by both the village and township, the land will allow a desired access from Maple Street to Kinsey for the Caledonia Township Fire Department. — Appointed Joe Hammer to the Village Planning Com­ mission to fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner F F Steve Antecki. who now is on the Village Council. Ham­ mer’s term on the commission will run until 1995 — Appointed Paula Moerland to fill the unexpired term of Village Council Trustee Doug Lectka. (See related slory.) — Established new fees for permits and requests for the Village Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. (See related story.) Wedding Anniversary £ DR. DOUGLAS p- & CHRISTINE * SHUMWAY 4* 4A August 2nd, 1993 sA Hi Hi 4^ «si ZTs STANDARD ONE/F1VE YEAR AIR CONDITIONING WARRANTY 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath Approx. 1178 sq. ft. 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The young adults had an action-packed night of karaoke, dancing, games, food, laughter and souvenirs, said Candace Hoisted. "T-K parents were excited to offer this alcohol-free party to their children and thank everyone who helped make it a night to remember," she said These grads appeared to be having a good time: Bill Gutschke, Jim Flikkema, Mike Burris, Tim Raphael, Tara Manning, Tracie Middleton and Mindy Truer. Middleville blood drive goes 7 pints over goal Rosemary and Lane Cooper try out the souvenir deck chairs, under some of the decorations they created. A Red Cross blood drive held at the Middleville VFW Hall last week Monday is be­ ing hailed as a big success because it went seven pints over its goal of 60. Drive Chairwoman Vicki Rick said, “As many as 268 lives will be saved for the time it took to donate the 67 pints." 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She added that some donors have to wait in I me because thee re aren’t enough beds, so she would like to fmd a way to increase the goal by more people giving. She said that bringing the goal up to 100 pints would double the number of beds available at the site. Rick challenges all who gave last week to bring a friend with them for the next drive, which will be on Thurs­ day, Oct. 7. Nurses at the drive last week were Carol Stayton and Francie Tobin. Volunteers included Mary Toian, Florence Silia, Helen Jahnke. Doris Apsey, Mary Beatle, Margaret Corr ingham, Jodi Ellis, Edith Miller. Joann Barnes, Gloria Fox, Becky Flierman, Pal Thatcher and Brooke VanElst. MiddieviHe Village workers handled the setup and Sonnja Clinton had "bkxxl drop duty.” Rick mentioned VFW members and the Hernandez and Hula families, who were “a real blessing for cleaning up after a long day.” Pastoor’s Market provided juice, Lon Lefanty (hew cups and the Middleville Christian Reformed Church and Pal Bakiry took care of providing cookies 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance 30%! Healthy Tooth Team talks about. Malocclusion Ca// us for information. 891-1240 Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. Family Dental Care U/e welcome new patients Appointments available Monday Saturday 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 in the new State Farm Bldg fust north of the bght J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 20, 1993 / Page 7 Vernon Hooper observes 90th Vernon J. Hooper, former­ ly of Middleville, turned 90 on July 13. His wife. Helen, and three children, Jean Ness of Virginia. Jane Humble of Grand Haven., and Jack Hooper of Middleville, and their spouses (Andrew Ness. Harold Humble and Alberta Hooper) were hosts for a sur­ prise party Sunday at the Vem Hooper home on Wilkinson Lake near Delton Vern’s granddaughter Renee Bart, her husband Mike and son Austin also attended. Vem and Helen have three children, six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchild ten. Three grandchildren, along with four nephews (and spouses) came from Indiana. Detroit and Hastings. John Humble and wife Janet of Riverview, granddaughter Susan Humble and her hus­ band Sridar from Ortonville with their kids Mali and Kasey also attended. The Rev. Bob Smith, formerly a pastor of Mid­ dleville Methodist, and his wife Helen of Grand Rapids also attended Many people came from South Carolina. Indiana. Virginia, Minnesota, Canton. Riverview. Ortonviville. Mid surprise When Vem saw all the decorations and people, he was very surprised Renee had a lovely meal inside for all Jean said that all her dad could say was “Oh. my goodness.” Gladys Smith, his former schoolmate who will be 90 next year, was also there Manan Finkbeiner. who is 94. also made it. driving herself from Grand Rapids It was a party with lots of chances to visit. Vernon J. Hooper, dleville, Battle Creek. Hastings. Charlote. Grand Rapids and Allendale Chairs were placed around under balloon festooned trees and a huge birthday cake was served. Jack Hooper thought that it would be a good idea if Jean took his parents to church on Sunday and ate dinner at the Middle Villa, giving the guests time to get there before his dad and mom came back — hoping to keep it a great big Middleville graduate to practice law John and Pat Camiing of Middleville announce the achievements of their daughter Marvy (Overholt) Ford. She graduated from Thor nappie Kellogg High School and has received her bachelor of science degree in psychology and her master's degree in student personnel administration in higher education. She recently graduated from Wayne State University l_aw School and will practice law in the Detroit area. here comes a time when the demands of home ownership can become too much. That\ why Pennock Hospital is offering Pennock Village, an independent community, to individuals and couples 55 and older. The quality of the Pennock Village construction and design u ill give you the feel of a home or condominium but without the worries and responsi­ ENGAGEMENTS bilities of ownership. There is no entrance fee. At Pennock Village, you can take & advantage of living in a modem apartment with an extensive list of features and benefits. These one-level apartments are designed with comfort and convenience in mind. 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The bride to be graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. Gramd Rapids Junior College and Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof School of Nursing. She and her parents. Richard Come home to Pennock Village! McCann-Buer Mr and Mrs. Philip Buer of Caledonia are pleased to an­ nounce the marriage of their son. Michael, to Debra Mc­ Cann of Las Vegas. Nev. The ceremony took place June 25 in Las Vegas The couple now resides in Grand Rapids and Mary Reunnk. live in Middle ville. The future groom is a grad­ uate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and the National Institute of Technology. He lives in Shelbyville and his parents. Roger and Kathy Purdun. live in Hastings. ONE VILLAGE DRIVE HASTINGS, Ml 49OS8 (616) 945-5871 �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 20. 1993 Ladies Aid Hall museum to open Bowne Center restoration is nearly complete by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If those pioneers who first farmed the lovely fields of Bowne Township could return to Bowne Center today, they just might feel right at home A few changes, mind you Two of the historic buildings at the comer of 84th Street and Alden Nash (M 50) have been moved from their original locations, but the old schoolhouse still stands, along with the Township Hall, the Methodist Church and the Indies Aid Hall The latter building today is the pride and joy of the Bowne Township Historical Society. The Society has just overseen a complete restoration of the 1909 building Inside and out. the building looks as close to its original appearance as hard work and limited funds would allow. Built by local residents as a meeting hall for the Ladies Aid Society, the site also was home to the ladies’ famous dinners. The building now will house a township museum However, the Historical Society Mill hopes to use the site as a place for area reu­ nions and picnics, beginning with the grand opening of the newly restored hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Aug.[.21. Ini addition to tours of the new museum, the event will feature arts and craft booths, a B Dalton Company book fair, specializing in historical books about the area and the state, a Civil War camp re­ enactment. kids activities, music and refreshments State Senator Richard Posthumus will preside over the opening ceremonies Historical Society President Linda Sinclair said the day also will include a reunion for the Bowne Center School 1849-1964 Built in the same style as the old grange halls that once dot­ ted the countryside, the building was rapidly deteriorating from weather and neglect when the Historical Society resolved to restore it. Inspired by the successful restoration of the neighboring historic Bowne Township Hall, the group applied for and received $21 .(XX) in coun­ ty block grant funds to begin restoration of the Ladies Aid Hall The society since has ap­ plied for and received more block grant money to help complete the project, which involved completely redoing the windows and floors on the inside, painting the building inside and out and even rebuilding an exterior stair­ case from the second floor. The group had the old car­ riage shed professionally Hi?'? Hill The old carriage shed has been moved back to its original location just behind the hall, and a hitching post even has been set in place. The Historical Society hopes to display antique form equipment in the shed. moved back to its original location just behind the hall. To help fund the project, the group sold cookbooks and calendars and raffled a “rock­ ing cow” and rocking horse at the annual fall AltoFest. Today, the work nearly is finished, complete with some landscaping. A couple of hit­ ching posts are even in place in front of the building and near the old carnage shed. Inside, members of the HiMorical Society are install­ ing display cases and sorting donations of books, clothes, jewelry, pictures, household items, baby furniture, quilts and even tum-of-the century office equipment “We even have a road grader that was used in building M-50.” said Sinclair. But the society would welcome more donations or loans for the collection, and members will be glad to pick up items if the owners cannot deliver them. “We're also going to raffle another rocking cow and rocking horse at our opening day. and we really appreciate any and all monetary dona­ tions." she said. The group plans to open the museum first on a special re­ quest basis, but may offer regualr hours in the future “It just depends, and we’ll have to see how it works out once we’re established.” Sinclair said. She added that the Historical Society always welcomes new members It presently meets at 7 p.m. every Monday evening at the Ladies Aid Hall, getting it ready for the August opening “Donations for the hall can he dropped oft then, or we’ll be glad to pick them up." Sinclair said. Anyone who would like to See Bowne Center. Page 9 The 1909 Bowne Township Ladies Aid Hall now gleams under a fresh coat of paint, while gravel walks and a new front porch welcome visitors to the restored hall. The side staircase to the second floor had to be rebuilt, and a new handicap­ ped ramp at the back fits right into the restoration. ■tin rr-o? •ITO The Bowne Township Lodies Aid Hall now will be a township museum over­ seen by the Bowne Township Historical Society. Society president Linda Sinclair explains some of the variety of artifacts that have been donated or loaned to the museum. The old telephone is a tribute to John Alden Nash one of the builders of the original building, while the milk can is on loan from Chris and Mary Wenger. A wicker stroller, a dressmaker's form and a lovely loce-trimmed dress displayed by Lindo Sinclair ore just a sample of the kinds of items the Historical Society is collecting to display in the museum. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 20, 1993 I Page 9 C3 LEGAL ACTION POSSIBLE, (PUD) at the comer of 60ih Street and Buttrick Avenue Township Clerk Pat Snyder informed the Township Board at its June meeting that C3 had more than the 176 valid signatures needed to call the referendum. She told the board that the rezoning issue would be on the balk* in the next general election Developer Doug Bouma. however, then contacted the board through his attorney, stating that be believed the petitions were filed too late to be valid. C3 had filed its petitions June 10. within 30 days of the effective date of the PUD or­ dinance. as instructed by Township Clerk Pat Snyder, who had received her infor­ mation from the Kent County Director of Elections. Nancy Giar Bouma maintained that the petitions should have been fil­ ed within 30 days of the actual meeting at which the PUD was approved, which meant a May 21 deadline The township asked its at­ torney to research the issue, and hie returned a-letter July 9 stating his conclusion that the petitions indeed should have been filed by May 21. and that the township, therefore, was not authorized to call a referendum in response to the C3 petitions. He also concluded that despite any misinformation the group might have received from a township official, “all BOWNE CENTER from Page 8 set up a booth at the opening, or who has donations for the hall, or questions about the Historical Society, should call the Bowne Township office at 868-6846. The office is open on Wednesdays and Fridays. The public, especially Bowne Center residents, is welcome to attend the August opening of the museum. Sinclair said. She added that the Historical Society does not plan to sit back on its achievements at the Ladies Aid Hall, however. “We’d like to do something with the old school house next,” Sinclair said “We’d like to see the whole comer restored and preserved as a reminder of the history of our community." citizens are presumed to have know ledge of the law. and are not entitled to rely upon incor­ rect interpretations of law by public officials.” He said that the fact that the circulators of the petition mistakenly were given the wrong deadline date does not excuse the late filing of the petition. “We’re upset at the township's legal decision siding with the developer." said C3 secretary-treasurer Patty Cress. “Our vice president (Pot­ ter) says he believes case law clearly states we can rely on township respresentation (regarding information on the referendum deadline). “Our goal is to have the referendum. A lawsuit is ex­ pensive and we didn't want to do that. It’s an unnecessary expense for both parties and something we wanted to avoid.’' The C3 petition drive resulted from the Township Board's approval of Bouma's Country View Estates PUD. despite opposition from neighbors. They attended Township Planning Commis­ sion meetings and board meetings to protest the pro­ posal because it did not adhere to an average two-acre lot size. While some of the lots in the 38-unit development are more than three acres, others are barely more than an acre, with the average size about I.7 acres. Township rural residental zoning regulations call for a two-acre minimum After the board approved the PUD at its April meeting, the neighboring property owners formed C3. a citizens group pledged to “assure the best possible environment” for township residents. Another of its objectives is to make organized efforts to keep rural surroundings at­ tractive and safe “for all liv­ ing things.” Its first action was the peti­ tion drive, requesting a referendum on whether the Township Board could deviate from the zoning regulation, even through the PUD process. Towngyp officials suppor­ ting development have said the flexibility of a PUD allows the township to work with a developer for the benefit of both parties. They Gntuijc-S^] 891-9201 ... 1-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE continued from front page______________________ also said the PUD allows the township more control over the final look of a develop­ ment than straight rezoning They cited the layout of the development plus Bouma’s of­ fer to pave more than a mile of 60th Street, plant trees, pro­ vide fire protection, and locate large lots along the penmeter of the development as benefits for the township They said the benefits uere worth the five or six extra lots Bouma would gain by not stnctly adhering to the twoacre minimum for each lot. C3 members said they believe that allowing this development amounts to side stepping the zoning ordinance and sets a precedent for future developments in rural areas like theirs. Township officials have said they regret the misunderstanding over the deadline date, and that it cer­ tainly was not a malicious action against the C3 referendum. “There was a mistake made somewhere, and we feel bad that there was this misunderstanding." said Township Supervisor Jerry G<xxl He said he knew C3 was thinking about legal action, but hoped the issue would not come to that. “The Township Board gets caught in the middle." he said, referring to the differing viewpoints of the developer and the neighboring property owners. As far as the present situa­ tion is concerned, he said. “We made the decision that we feh was best for the township after consulting the best advice we could get. “The law is the law. and we II simply have to abide by it." t« Our goal is to have the referendum. A lawsuit is expensive and we didn’t want to do that. 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DAY Friday, July 23rd KID’S DAY Wednesday, July 21 (12 and under FREE) Senior Citizens (65 and CHdar General Admission m., $J00 GIANT MIDWAY �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 20, 1993 Bell Schools reunion set Saturday July 24 Frenthway • Browne united The North Bell/South Bell Schools reunion is planned for Saturday. July 24, beginning al noon a< Fallasburg Park. Section C-l by the covered bridge The Bell School many years ago served children in the Students at the Bell School during the 1923-24 academic year. Reunion organizers are asking anyone who might know the children pictured. Alto and Clarksville areas It split into North Bell and South Bell before the area was taken in by consolidation of nearby school districts Those who plan to attend the reunion should bring a dish to pass, their own table service and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information, call Pat (Kyser) Miller at 897-9060. Sue Frenthway and Tim Browne were united in mar riage on May 8. 1993 at the Gun Lake Community Church. Sue is the daughter of Tom Frenthway of Hastings and the late Jeanne Frenthway. Tim is the son of Bill and Nancy Browne of Middleville. The matron of honor was Diana Heath Bridesmaids were Juanita Baker, Anne Browne. Tina Boise and Barb Maty asic. The best man was Herb Ray. Groomsmen were Steve Frenthway. Rob Anders. Jeff Hooper and Kevin Adgate Ringbearer was James Kim­ mel and flower girl was Brit­ tany Ray. The guest book at­ tendant was Darlene Veen and the ushers were Zack Moore and Mike Donahue After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, the couple will resale at Lower Lake in Hastings [engagement ‘It Was a Dark and Stormy Night’ set for Aug. 13-14 in Middleville Village Players cast to start play rehearsal The third production of the Village Players of Middleville is just a month away, Aug. 13 and 14. Cast members are huddling with the director, stage man­ ager and set builders, making plans for the stage settings and lights. This year’s play, "It was a Dark and Stormy Night," was deliberately set for FRIDAY THE 13TH. but don't let that frighten you. The mystery-comedy spoof will also be performed on the Saturday the 14th. The director for the Village MORTON __ SYSTEM SAVERreiiets 99.5 % PURE SALT! FOR SOn WATER. NOTHING WORKS HARDER. guaranteed:* FIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP • KEEP SOFTENER CLEAN & RUNNING LONGER Available at W.c. STORE TOTAL MART at M-37 and 68th Street OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY ■ 7 DAI 554-9939 • Fresh Donuts and Coffee • Lunch Specials • Soft Serve Ice Cream _ CLEAN RESTROOMS - A WEEK Players production, Laural Merlington, also directed last year’s play. Merlington has extensive acting experience in offBroadway. regional and reper­ tory theater, as well as com­ mercial and summer stock. She is a veteran director with many plays to her credit. The cast is made up of area residents, some who have ap­ peared on stage in previous productions, some who have not. The cast includes: Hepzibah Saltmarsh.... Helen Wingier Arabella.... Darleen Schellinger Olive. .. Suzanne McIntyre Ebenezer.... Bob Wenger Jane Adams..... Maggie Benjamin Mary Shaw.... Julie Coon Snell. .. Walt Eavey Ed Perkins.... David Timm Dorothy Blake.... Jerri Otto Belle Malibu.... Kat Mahar Dawson.... Doug Brinks Uncle Silas.... Mike Bremer Smiling Sam.... Pete Osborne Euphemia.... Fiona Bundy. The play was written by Tim Kelly, who says the production is a shameless spoof on those stage and film comedies of a much earlier time (the 1920s and 1930s,) such as "Crimes at the Dark House.” "The House of Mystery" "The Rogue’s Tavern," and a couple of hundred more. Tickets for both Friday and Saturday nights will be avail­ able from Aug. 3 until show time at the Community Education Department at Thornapple Kellogg High School on Bender Road, and from any cast member. Ail seats are $4. The Village Players was formed in late 1990, and its first production was "Everybody's Crazy.” The second effort was "Bull in a China Shop" in 1992. The curtain goes up at 8 p.m. both evenings. Dewitt - Tossava Mr. and Mrs. Kreeno Dewitt of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kreena Dewitt, to David Tossava. son of Mr. and Mrs. David Tossava and Mr and Mrs. Bob Jones, all of Hastings. An Aug. 14 wedding is be­ ing planned. Buer- McCann Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bher of Caledonia are pleased to an­ nounce the marriage of their son. Michael, to Deborah Mc­ Cann of Las Vegas, Nevada The ceremony took^kj^ on June 25 in Las Vegas The couple now lives in Grand Rapids. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village “The Chuckwagon Gang’ to perform at Gun Lake Chapel Southern gospel music will be highlighted by "The Chuck wagon Gang” during an appearance at the Gun Lake Chapel on Saturday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. The performers, who are from Nashville. Tennessee will share the stage with the "Staffmen Quartet" during the evening. Tickets are S5 and are available at Caledonia Professional Pharmacy, Shady Shores Resort. Cutlerville Christian Bookstore. Longjohn's Floral in Kalamazoo and the Zondcrvan Family Book Stores in the Woodland Mali. The church is located at the comer of Patterson and 126th avenues. For more information, call 891-8858 or 792-2022. WORKER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 20, 1993 / Page 11 Serving our Country Nathan J. Austhof Navy Seaman Nathan J. Austhof. son of Jack A. Austhof of 3770 60th SE. Caledonia, recently passed the midwdy point in a six-month deployment aboard the air­ craft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, homeported in Norfolk, Va. as lead ship in its battle group. After more than 100 days at sea. the ship transited the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. where Austhof is now participating in Operation Southern Watch, enforcing the United Nationsimposed “no-fly” zone over Southern Iraq While deployed, elements of the battle group have work­ ed closely with North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies en­ forcing a United Nations im­ posed ‘no-fly” zone over Bosnia- Herzegov ina While operating in the Adriatic Sea. some units also participated in Operation Provide Promise, providing relief supplies to war-tom former Yugoslavia. USS Theodore Roosevelt is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier that stretches 1,040 feet in length and displaces 96.358 tons It carries a crew and air wing of 5.500 men and 85 aircraft. After spending the first 78 days at sea. Austhof visited Rhodes. Greece, for a fiveday port visit The 1990 graduate of Caledonia High School joined the Navy in March, 1991. Barry H. Carten Treaty Organization allies en­ Navy Petty Officer 1st forcing a United Nations im­ Class Barry H Carlen. posed “no-fly” zone over nephew of Beryl J. and Ruth Bosnia-Herzegovina. While M IXelbndgc of 7151 River operating in the Adriatic Sea, Valley Private. Alto, recently some units also participated in passed the midway point in a Operation Provide Promise, six month deployment aboard providing relief supplies to the aircraft carrier USS war-tom former Yugoslavia Theodore Roosevelt, USS Theodore Roosevelt is homeported in Norfolk. Va. a Nimitz-class aircraft earner as lead ship in its battle group that stretches 1.040 feet in After more than 100 days at length and displaces 96.358 sea. the ship transited the Suez. tons. It carries a crew and air Canal from the Mediterranean wing of 5,500 men and 85 Sea to the Red Sea. where aircraft. Carlen is now participating in After spending the first 78 Operation Southern Watch, days at sea. Carlen visited enforcing the United Nations- ^Rhodes, Greece, for a fiveimposcd “no-fly” zone over day port visit. Southern Iraq. The 1972 graduate of Hud­ While deployed, elements sonville High Sch<x>l joined of the battle group have work­ the Navy in January 1975. ed closely with North Atlantic Middleville man tours West Indies A lush, green canopy of flora, back-dropped by some of the world’s most sensa­ tional beaches and coral reefs in Trinidad-Tobago. West In­ dies. is where 126th Army National Guard Master Sgt. Gordon A. Replogle of Mid­ dleville spent his annual training. Located in the southern most region of the Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago are just seven mites north of the Venezuela coast of South America Performing five concerts during the eight-day mission found Replogle and his fellow soldiers traveling around the islands playing music for many of the native residents. The highlight and primary mission of the tour was to pro­ mote goodwill with the tropical island nation by per­ forming at the Ambassadorial Fourth of July celebration. There, the army band per­ formed an exclusive concert at the U.S. Ambassadors residence, which was re­ quested by the embassy through the southern com­ mand in Panama. Replogle graduated from Davenport College with a degree in computer science and he currently works at the Wyoming Armory , where he is a support services specialist. Replogle, who plays the guitar and operates the mixing board during the band’s concerts, lives in Mid­ dleville with his wife, Linda. Past overseas deployments include Italy in 1992 and dur- Scott A. Mann Marine Sgt. Scott A. Mann, son of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Mann of 307 Central Ave.. Mackinaw City, is currently deployed and has completed the first half of a six-month Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean deployment with 24th Manne Expeditionary Unit. Camp Lejeune. N.C embark­ ed aboard ships assigned to the USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group Mann is participating in Operation Restore Hope, a peace keeping operation off the coast of Somalia. Elements of the amphibious ready group provided a rapid, from the sea response force of Navy units and Manne Corps special-operations capable assault troops, helicopters. Harrier aircraft, and other amphibious assault vehicles to the multi-national peace­ keeping force commander in Somalia. The amphibious ready group spent 50 days off the coast of Somalia earlier in the deployment. The Marines and sailors are participating in ex­ ercise Eager Mace in Kuwait, which was cut short when they were ordered to backload and return to waters off Somalia. They were operating in the Persian Gulf when they were ordered back to re-deploy to the Somalia coast. The 1984 graduate of Thor nappie Kellogg High School of Middleville joined the Marine Corps in May 1985. Army National Guard Master Sgt. Gordon Replogle. ing 1989 the 4-8 member ensemble toured England where they played for the Queen and members of the Royal family. Andrew P. Pelli Army Spec Andrew P Belli has arrived for duty in Berlin. Germany. Pelli. a food service specialist, is the son of Paul V Pelli of 300 Bassett Lake Road, Middleville. The soldier is a 1986 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! THE WINNING TEAM you - „ Call anytime WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 The Playground Improvement Group ...wishes to thank everyone who supported our Spring Fundraising efforts. Phase One Goal — $20,000 Amount Raised to Date — $9,312.00 Thornapple Kellogg School 3885 BENDER RD. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 DONATIONS... - Seif & Sons of Caledonia Jerry & Gail Nyland Dr. Thomas Anderson Dr. Richard Choryan Jeff & Kim Freeman Middleville Tool & Die Mullenhurst Golf Course OUR DISCOUNT CARD MERCHANTS... 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The P.I.G. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 20, 1993 Elmdale church receives honor at Nazarene Assembly Area police, firemen instruct kids on safety Some Precious Pygmies' learned about modern-day street and fire safety from Kent County Sheriff's Deputy John O'Rourke and Caledonia Township firefighters Jim Gless and Chris Murphy. The pygmies were in the three- four- and five-yearold classes of the Caledonia Community Education Summer Safari program, •'11^? AK.HB • of O’Rourke's presentation included a tour of his patrol car. The children were encouraged to get inside and look around, and they were delighted to satisfy their curiosity. (Photos courtesy of Cheryl Walbridge) Deputy John O'Rourke talks to the class about street safety, bike safety, guns and strange dogs. Caledonia firemen talked to the children about what to do in cose of fire, and the youngsters also received some water safety instruction. Two named from Hope College to MIAA honor roll Six area students graduate at Ferris Six area students completed requirements for degrees or certificates from Ferris State University after the spring academic quarter The students, their home towns, degrees, major fields of study and honors, where applicable, are as follows: — Mark Andrew Bonnema of Caledonia, bachelor of science, business/accountancy — Douglas Alan Stack of Caledonia, bachelor of administration — Kristi Joy Doom of Caledonia, bachelor of science, personnel manage ment/induslnal relations, with distinction. — Michele Irene Sheldon of Middleville, bachelor of science, advertising — Dana Eileen Sizelove of Caledonia, associate in ap­ plied science, nursing. — Connie Ann Miller of Alto, bachelor of science, nursing. Kathleen Kowalczyk Douglas Mesecar COLLISION SERVICE ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block oft Mam St in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-01. The honor roll recognizes scholar-athletes who achieved a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the entire aca­ demic school year and have won a varsity letter in a sport. Both Kowalczyk and Mesecar lettered in basketball and were seniors at Hope College. H Middleville inter-city tennis team goes to 2-1 The Middleville inter-city tennis team moved to a 2-1 record last week by defeating Lakewood 26-9. Winning for Middleville in the boys’ 12 and under divi­ sion were Nate LaVoie at first singles 10-5, Brian Segar at second singles 10-3. third sin- USED FORD 1520 Hydrostatic P.F.A. with loader, mid mount mower, excellent •condition. AISO 1520 With loader. Return from leases. — Financing Available — Maple volley implement, inc.!• 735 E. Sherman Street Nashville, Michigan 517-852-1910 Cub Scout Pack No. 3065 needs adults willing to help as den leaders or on a commit­ tee. Pack 3065. which covers all of the Thornapple Kellogg School District, will meet Thursday. July 29. at 6 p.m. Those interested are asked to call Dave Strong at 795-7639 or Beth Blocksma at 795-3463. Rally night information for signing up new Cub Scouts will be out around the time school starts. Birth announced Kathleen Kowalczyk and Douglas Mesecar have been named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc-iation scholar-athletes honor roll. Kowalczyk is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Mesecar graduated from Thornapple-Kellogg. complete Auto and Truck Cub Scout den leaders needed here The Elmdale Church of the Nazarene has been recognized by the International Church of the Nazarene and the Michigan District Nazarenes in a recent ceremony. finder the leadership of Pastor Gregory Freed, the Elmdale church has excelled in five areas of church growth: at least a 3 percent net increase in church member­ ship: at least 5 percent in­ crease in Sunday School atten­ dance. at least 5 percent in­ crease in morning worship at­ tendance; all district, regional and general assessments pan! in full; and giving at least 10 percent of all money spent for world missionary evangelism. The General Superinten­ dent's Great Commission Award — Gold was presented to the pastor and congregation at the Michigan District Church of the Nazarene s an­ nual Assembly July 6 at In­ dian Lake Nazarene Camp and Conference Center, near Vicksburg. Dr. C Neil Strait, superintendent of the 81 chur­ ches Michigan District of which the Elmdale church is a part, says: The awards con­ firm spiritual leadership and a commitment to the Great Commission of Jesus." The church is located bet ween Alto and Clarksville on Elmdale Road It will celebrate its 75th anniversary on May I. 1994 Middleville softball league Monday: Frisbee Sign Cabinet. State Bank of Cal... Mason-Dav is Line.. Swamp Fox Lounge Beebe Shoe Repair Fate Investment Tuesday: Ed's Body & Shear Pleasure Swamp Fox Gun Ridge Golf Course Gavins.................... Kow Panic Pastoocs ...... 5-2 ...... 4-2 ...... 5-3 ...... 5-4 ...... 4-5 ...... 2-5 ....... 2-6 gles Bryan Jahnke 10-2 and Matt Pullen at fourth singles 10-5. The first doubles team of and second doubles of Jahnke and Pullen won 10-1 to re­ main undefeated. In the boys' 15 and under, Luke Weatherhead won 10-0, Brett Brtmer won 10-2, Garett Weaiherhead won 10-3 and Ryan Olthouse won 10-2 The doubles team of Luke W eatherhead and Brtmer won 10-1. Bcxh the boys' and girls* 18 and under teams' matches were rained out. In the girls' 12 and under Cristixje McKee won 10-6, Larry and Deannc VanPatten are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, born June 27, 1993 at Blodgett Hospital. Travis Laurence weighed 7 lbs., 2 ozs. and was 20Vi inches long. Proud grandparents are Pat and Charlie Burghdoff and Larry and Joanne VanPatten Great grandparents are Robert and Martha Burghdoff and Lois Osbun. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything frorft business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. SEE WHAT'S NEWINFHAMESt Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH—— PRINT SHOP <616)945-5078 (616) 945-5192 Barry County's Largest and Most Complete Printing Facility Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the City Limits �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 20, 1993 SUMMARY OF MINUTES VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Commission and deny the Special My 12, 1993 Land Use for the Kids Corner The regulor meeting of the Child Core sign Ayes Kidder Er­ Caledonia Village Council wo» colled to order by the President skine. Berencsi Klover Noyes Soules. Motion corned. Motion by with Berencsi. Erskine. Kidder Soules seconded by Erskine to Soules Klover Cherry and Shook accept the Planning Commission present. Several guests were also recommendation and grant a present. The minutes and financial Special Land Use for a sign at the Caledonia Elementary School to report were accepted os printed Bills of the month were approved be lighted only during the school year and only until 10:00 P.M. for payment Report was heard from Ayes Kidder Erskine Soules Vonliere. Council approved final Klover Noyes Berencsi. Motion carried. Motion by Soules payment on Maple Street project No report from Imperial seconded by Erskine to accept the Planning Commission recommen­ Municipal Services this month dation for Special Land Use for a Planning Commission recom mendotions for Special land Uses portable classroom at the same location as the others at the Mid­ were reviewed Motion by Er dle School Motion corned skine seconded by Kidder to oc A resolution Establishing cept the Planning Commission recommendation for Special Land Policies and Standards on Private |y Owned Water Supply Systems Use for a sign of the Caledonia serving Muliple Customers was Community Education Building adopted Ayes Erskine Kidder Noyes A resolution to designate the Berencsi. Soules Klover Motion Barber School as an Historic Land foils Motion by Berencsi second mork was adopted. ed by Erskine to accept the A resolution Granting Authorirecommendation of the Planning CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP JULY 21, 1993 • 7:30 P.M. 1 Minutes 2 Bills 3 Building inspector Report 4 Treasurer Report 5 Consumers Power Franchise Agreement 6 Imperial Service Inspection Resolution 7 Advisory Report 8 Campau/Kettle Lake Sewer Report 9 Zoning Board of Appeals Report 10 Planning Commission Report 11 Application for Open Space Agreement 12. Any Other Business ty to Regulate Bosk Cable Televi­ sion Service Rates was adopted A resolution Regarding Dona­ tion of Real Property to the Village was adopted The Village Council would like to thank Mr. Alkema for the donct»on of the property located adjacent to the Village Township Offices. A resolution Establishing Cer­ tain Village Fees was adopted. These fees ore for Planning Comm.sston hearings ond Zoning Board of Appeals hearings. Motion by Erskine seconded by Soules to appoint Paula Moer I and to fill the trustee vacancy for the remainder of the term that ends March 1994. Carried. Motion by Berencsi seconded by Erskine to appoint Joe Hammer to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commis­ sion Board. Carried. Motion by Kidder seconded by Erskine to amend the Local Street Fund Budge* to increase operating Carried. Mrs Orlop expressed her con­ cern about the "Fire Lone and the improper usage of it. Council will try to remedy the problem. No action was token on the rezoning of the Loring-Tape property. Other items discussed Library report was given. 4th of July report was given, letters will be sent to A-1 Auto about the junk cars, weeds and trash. Meeting was adjourned at 10 50 P.M. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk Tips for perfectly grilled beef • Determine doneness of Marinating longer than 24 • Grill all beef cuts at steaks by making a small slit hours causes the meat fibers medium to medium-low near the bone and checking on the surface to break down, temperature color; for boneless cuts, make resulting in a mushy texture • Use well-trimmed beef to a slit near the center. An For flavoring tender cuts, avoid flare-ups. instant-red thermometer can marinate 15 minutes or as • For safer and more con­ also be used to gauge long as 2 hours venient grilling, use long­ doneness for thick steaks (at • Leftover marinade should handled utensils and heavy least I inch thick) and roasts. be discarded. duty mitts • Always use tongs for tur­ ning beef. Forks can pierce the meat allowing flavorful juices to escape. • Marinades and rubs add SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP unique flavors to beef for the grill Marinades impart flavor, and in some cases, help tenderize less tender cuts of meat. A rub is a highly con­ Board unanimously adopted Juty 8, 1993 centrated blend of herbs and Meeting called to order at 7:30 Subdivision Ordinance 4 46 ond Bed & Breakfast Inn Ordinance spices which flavors the ex­ P.M. by Supervisor London. All members ond 18 visitors Sec 15 133 C 5 terior of meat as it grills. Motion carried to accept bid present. • Meat should always be Minutes of June 10. 1993 from Al Conklin for concrete slob marinated in the refrigerator. for recycling bin. adopted as amended Cool cooked marinades com­ Motion carried to accept bid London explained procedures pletely before adding to the for zoning violation complaints from Arris Matrix for computer for Assessor and junk cor removal. beef. Discussed speed zone near Board voted not to recommend • Allow 1/4 to 1/2 cup Camp Manitou-Lin People Poth marinade for each to 1 to 2 Bills totaling $40,701 80 ac Financial report dated June 30, pounds of beef. cepted and approved for 1993, received and approved. • For tenderization. beef Annual cemetery sexton con­ payment must be marinated at least 6 tract with Gordon Roush Board adopted Resolution for paving of Lynn Drive hours or as long as overnight approved. Meeting adjourned at 9 07 P.M Board received request for in a marinade containing an Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk acidic ingredient such as Special Assessment District on (7-90) Wilson Drive, Turner Lake. lemon juice or vinegar. BOARD MEETING MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL MINUTES — Call for - CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • totot: 5 words tor ‘2.75 then 10* per word. If you pay tn advance, you save 50* btiing charge Deadline is Friday at 4:00 pun. — NOTICE - Please take notice that the Village of Middleville has petitioned the Barry County Board of Commissioners to alter the boundaries of the Village of Middleville by the addition of the following described parcel now located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan: 611 Grand Rapids Street (3 parcels) - Commencing at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which is 132 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, of Keelers Addi­ tion thence North 60 feet, thence East 132 feet, thence South 60 feet, thence West 132 feet to the beginning. June 22. 1993 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray, French, Mugridge . Oliver , and VandenBerg Absent: Schellinger. Guests: Margaret Fowler from the Sun ond News and Mike Fuller from Prein and Newhof. Minutes of the June 8, 1993 meeting were approved as corrected. Minutes of the special June 14, 1993 meeting were approved as corrected. Invoice submitted by Village Clerk for transcribing was tabled for legal council findings. Oliver moved that Council ter­ minate employee Gerald Britten as of August 1, 1993 and benefits cease also. Support by Mugridge 5 Ayes ond 1 noy Motion Carried Oliver moved that Council hold a special meeting following the Public Hearing July 15, 1993 for the purpose of adopting the revis­ ed project plan Support by French. Ayes all, Carried. Mugridge moved that Council approve the annual contribution of an amount equal to two (2) mill of the General Fund property tax to the Sewer Fund commencing with 1993 tax billings and said contribution shall be used soley for the purpose of Sewer debt reduction. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all, Carried. Manager Manshum introduced Mike Fuller from Prein ond Newhof. Mr. Fuller and Council reviewed the Village of Mid dleville Amendment No 1 to the Project Plan, June 1993. Discus­ sion held. Manager Manshum recom mended to Council not to enter in­ to an agreement with Mr. Richord Baxter. Manager Manshum ask ing for Council's recommendation In this matter. With no further business, Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Mugridge Ayes all. Carried Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (7-20) THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 4c> An Ordinance to Amend Thornapple being Ordinance No. 91-4. Zoning Ordinance Section 1. The Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance, No. 91-4, is hereby amended as follows: Ordinance Township's THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ORDAINS: Southeast 1/4, of the Northwest 1/4, of Section 23 Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which lies 66 feet North of the Northwest Corner of Lot 2, Block 20, of Keelers Addi­ tion to Middleville. Thence due North 66 feet, thence 89 degrees 59’ East 132 feet, thence South 66’ thence South 89 degrees 59* West 132 feet to the point of beginning. Beginning 66 feet North, 132 feet East of the Northwest cor­ ner of Block 20, Keelers Addition to Middleville, thence North 132 feet, thence East 66 feet, thence South 132 feet, thence West 66 feet to point of beginning. Section 23 Town 4 North, Range 10 West. 613 Grand Rapids Street - The North 60 feet of the South 120 feet of a part of the Southeast 1/4, of the Northwest 1/4. of Section 23 Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as. begin­ ning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street, thence 132 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition, thence North 180 feet, thence North 89 degrees 59’ East 132 feet, thence South 180 feet, thence South 89 degrees 59’ West 132 feet to the beginning. 615 Grand Rapids Street - Beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which lies 252 feet North of the Nor­ thwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20. Keelers Addition, thence North 60 feet, thence East 132 feet, thence South 60 feet, thence West 132 feet to the beginning. The Barry County Board of Commissioners invites all those interested to appear before the Board to be heard when the Board considers the Village of Middleville’s petition on August 10. 1993 at 10:00 a.m. in its chambers, Mezzanine Level, Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml Nancy L Boersma Barry County Clerk Section 3.40 - Roadside Market Stand This section deals with use of roadside stands Section 4.01 - Access to and Frontage on a Street or Road This section defines setback distances Section 4.02 - Accessory Building or Structure This section defines setback distances Section 4.15 - Private Roads This section deals with road design standards Section 6.06 - Schedule of District Regulations This section deals with addition of two family dwellings in R, R-R zones Section 7.03 - Special Land Uses (Contractor Yards) This section includes contractor yards in A zone Section 8.03 - Special Land Uses (Contractor Yards) This section includes contractor yards in AR zone Section 15.01 - Purpose, Special Land Uses This section adds certain activities to districts permitted by special use Section 15.06 - Design Standards This section specifies design standards for contractor yards Section 2. The Ordinance shall be effective upon publication. The foregoing resolution was offered by Getty by Schad_____ , the vote being as follows: , supported YEAS: Boysen, Kenyon, Eaton, Getty, Schad__________________ » NAYES: None __________________________ _________________ ——— ABSENT: None____________ _ ______________ _______________________ —— Ordinance declared adopted. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of an Ordinance adopted at a regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board held on July 12, 1993. Donna Kenyon, Township Cle/k �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Tfc • I Minder IflKeTUJOOD ■ news The Sun and News Press jj on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press ^2jfor our rates and deadlines. Press ^3jfor business hours. ---------- TO PLACE AN AD...----------You will be asked to give your phone number. 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Sun.-Thurs. 3:30-10:30 pm; FrL & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-07-27.pdf cef75b75146bd47b0a0878d85a098d3f PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Resignation effective Sept. 1 Yankee Springs budget passes second time without a hitch Caledonia Township Supervisor to step down after 12 years by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board passed its 1993-94 budget again after a second public hearing last Thursday This second hearing was necessary because members of the Yankee Springs Awareness Committee felt that they had not had the op­ portunity to voice their opi­ nions and ask questions about the budget at the first public hearing, which was held June 10. The citizens’ committee sought legal counsel in the matter and filed suit against the Township Board Any further legal action was postponed pending the new public hearing “We are very pleased that the board agreed to hold a new’ public hearing. ‘ said YSAC President Sandy O'Dell. “Our main objective is for the Board to act correct­ ly and follow the law Thursday’s hearing lasted just about an hour. Attendance was light compared to that of regular township meetings Besides the five board members, 14 residents and three members of the press made up the audience. Board members briefly reviewed the entire budget and answered questions from the audience The questions mainly were by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township Super visor Jerry Good announced at last week’s Township Board meeting that he has decided to resign from office. Citing changes at the dairy farming operation where he is a partner, and his desire to devote more time to the business. Good said he will continue as supervisor until Sept. I, but will step down earlier if a replacement can be found before then. “I will also be glad to work with the new supervisor in the changeover if needed," he said in a prepared statement. He also thanked everyone for their support through many “difficult decisions" and said that the supervisor’s position has been "one of the most gratifying jobs I have ever undertaken, mainly because of all the many residents I have gotten to know through their interest in keeping Caledonia Township a great place to live. ’ Later, he said that the deci­ sion to resign had been very difficult, but that many factors had played a part in his deliberation. The Township Board will appoint a new supervisor to serve the remainder of Good’s unexpired term. That person then would have to stand for election if he or she wishes to continue in office. We are very pleased that the board agreed to hold a ‘new’ public hearing. Our main objective is for the Board to act correctly and follow the law. . for clarification of different accounts of the budget Township Supervisor George London closed the hearing once he was sure all of the questions had been dealt with. At that time, the board ap proved the budget proposal for 1993-94 by a 4-1 vote, with Clerk Harvey VanderBee casting the dissenting vote The township budget plans for $290,800 of revenue and $293,555 in expenditures. There were no changes made in the budget from the June 10 action. The board also passed a resolution that included the salary schedule for township personnel. Those amounts reflected the salaries listed in the budget. Annual salaries for township board officials will be for supervisor, $10,320; clerk, $11,800; treasurer’s of­ fice. $12,000 (with treasurer receiving $7,000 and deputy treasurer receiving $5,000); and each of the trustees. $1,200 Members of the Board of Review will receive $60 per day The Planning Commission members. Zoning Board of Appeals and the constable receive $40 per meeting. The Planning Commission chair­ man and secretary will be paid $60 per meeting All other township employees will be paid at the rate of $7 per hour Comments after the meeting were positive. Those in atten­ dance said they felt they were given ample opportunity to air their questions “ This was how the public hearing should have been done." said YSAC member Bruce Cook. “I’m pleased with how it went.’’ Caledonia Twp. accepts land donation The Caledonia Township Board last week accepted jointly with Caledonia Village a donation of 0.8 acre of land from Larry Alkema. owner of H & L Manufacturing in Caledonia. Alkema said he hoped the land would prove useful to the municipalities. The parcel would serve as a valuable right-of-way connec­ ting Maple Street to Kinsey Street, thus providing the fire department a much-needed direct access to M-37 and to south areas of the village and township. Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good is resigning the office after a total of 12 years on the board, first as trustee and then as supervisor. He also served on the Township Planning Commission. Good was first elected supervisor in 1988, after serv­ ing seven years on the Township Board. In his bid for re-election to a second four-year-term, he defeated fellow Republican Frederick Fleischmann in last year’s primary and then ran unopposed in the November general election. A life-long resident of Caledonia, he is a partner in the Med-O-Bloom Dairy Farms on 100th Street, which milks about 300 red-and-white Holsteins daily. He also serves on the board of directors of the Michigan Milk Producers Association Good's five years in office have not been easy ones. Ex­ ploding growth in the township resulted in many conflicts between those who wish to develop the area and those who wish to retain the township's rural environment For trying to follow the wishes of the residents, the township was taken to court several times A court settle­ ment marked the end of a lawsuit over what is now the VerMeulen sand pit on Whitneyville Road, and another settlement ended an effort to develop an M-37 farm into a huge mobile home park In a legal effort to regain some of the financial losses it suffered from the faulty Campau Lake sewer system, the township was dealt a severe financial blow when it receiv­ ed from the court only a frac­ tion of the thousands it has spent repairing the engineer ing errors made by Moore and Bruggink engineers. Other suits filed by citizens’ groups or individuals unhappy with township decisions, met with varying success, but did succeed in keeping Good in­ volved with the legal profes­ sion as much as with day-today township business Some of the significant developments during his tenure include a complete Sh Supirvitor, Ptgt 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia girls’ cage coach recommendation nixed • Kent County 4-Hers prepare for Youth Fair • Village Council OKs school request for upsized water pipe Caledonia Village and Township officials jointly accept a donation of land from larry Alkema. owner of H & L Manufacturing in Caledonia. From the left ore Village Council President Glen Klover, Village Clerk Jackie Cherry, Alkema, Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good and Township Clerk Pot Snyder. The donated parcel adjoins the village-township hall, which is owned jointly by the two municipalities. • Caledonia planners approve building expansion in M-37 PUD �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 27. 1993 Caledonia girls9 cage coach recommendation nixed hy Barbara Gall . Staff Writer By a 3-2 vote, the Caledonia School Board Tues­ day defeated a recommenda­ tion from Athletic Director Jeanne Glowicki and a special committee to hire Caledonia High School teacher Michael Wilson as new girls’ varsity basketball coach. Not present for the vote were board members Fred Boncher and Gordon DeBlaay. The board is seeking to fill the opening created when former girls' head coach Ken Demeuse resigned the post this spring. Glowicki told the board that she had sent out 62 question­ naires to parents of girls in the basketball program about the coaching position, but receiv­ ed responses from only nine families That left the interview and recommendation committee of herself. Deputy Superinten dent Craig Schmidt, boys' varsity coach Larry Rea and three parents. Artel Scheid. Neil VanderVeldc and Bill Born, with the task of recom­ mending a candidate to the board with little input from parents Schmidt said that the com­ mittee followed the same pro­ cess used in hiring the boys’ varsity coach last year. Glowicki said the commit tec had narrowed the small number of applicants down to two. and that the committee, while not taking an actual vote, had agreed on the recommendation. Wilson, who played basket ball at CHS and at Aquinas College, has coached junior high boys’ basketball and is the men’s junior varsity basketball coach at Aquinas. He presently teaches full time in the CHS business ( t The committee had narrowed the small number of applicants down to two. and that the committee, while not taking an actual vote, had agred on the recommendation. department Board member Sharon Oatley said she had called all the committee members herself and each had given her a different answer about the recomme ndat ion She then spoke for some time in favor of the other finalist for the job. Kun Gallert. who voluntarily assisted Demeuse with the girls’ program last year, even though he was not employed by the district. Gallen has devoted a great deal of time developing the area AAU girls’ basketball program, and this year his select team of area high school basketball players qualified to compete in the AAU national championships Oatley said that she felt the Caledonia athletic program in the past has run into a number of problems when a young and inexperienced coach was chosen for a head coaching position She said that she also ques­ tioned Wilson’s lack of ex­ perience in dealing with girls, pointing out that Gallen had five daughters She asked if Wilson was aware of how “moody" girls are and asked if he had ex­ perience dealing with parents. She said that not many peo­ ple had applied because everyone thought Gallert would get the job, and she said that other parents and coaches attending a basketball camp in Traverse City thought Caledonia was "nuts" not to hire Gallert Schmidt said that he did not think a public meeting was the place to discuss candidates’ qualifications, and that he believed the committee had agreed on its recommendation He said the special Inter­ view Committee also had met with the board’s Personnel Committee, but only two of the three members were able to attend. The committee also had met with Oatley. he said. Despite the uncertainty about the recommendation. Board President Steve Donker asked if there was a motion to approve Wilson for the job as recommended “No way." said Oatley, when Donker looked her way. When the board did vote, only Donker and Bernard Nagel voted in favor of the recommendation. They are the two members of the Per­ sonnel Committee who met with Glowicki's committee. Oatley. Jim Gless and John Finkbeiner voted "no.” The board then told Glowicki to begin the search process over again, with the hope that more candidates might apply. Schmidt said after the meeting that he was surprised at its outcome, and that he thought all questions about the position had been answered He also said that all the points brought up by Oatley had been discussed by the In­ terview Committee before making its recommendation He repeated, howevei, that he did not think it appropriate to discuss a candidate at a public meeting. Caledonia School Superintendent Robert Myers said that a group of parents who wanted Gallert to get the job had bombarded school board members w ith phone calls, and their efforts pro­ bably contributed to the board members’ uncertainty evident at the meeting In other business, the board unanimously approved a wage agretment for computer technician Peter Woodfield, who w ill aid staff throughout the district. The agreement calls for Woodfield to work 48 weeks for a salary of $21,500. of which $16,000 will come from the computer budget. Funding for the rest of the salary will be divided equally among all district building budgets. Woodfield previously has been working as a computer aide at Kettle Lake Elementary. Refusing referendum ‘strongest'position for Twp. Petition question re-surfaces at Caledonia Township meeting by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It’s one of those cases of “darned if you do and darned if you don’t." No matter which decision the Caledonia Township Board makes about a re­ quested referendum election, someone is going to go away mad. At last week’s Township Board meeting. Clerk Patricia Snyder apologized for giving a group of township residents an incorrect deadline date for the filing of petitions re­ questing a referendum on a board rezoning decision. Township legal counsel claims the petitions are in­ valid because they were not turned in by the legal deadline; therefore, the referendum should not be held Snyder said she takes responsibility for the error, but explained that she did not deliberately try to halt the Caledonia Concerned Citizens (C3) from putting the board decision on the ballot. “1 did the best I could,” she said Wednesday evening of her effort to answer the C3 question about the deadline. “1 got the information 1 thought I needed and 1 made the decision I thought I should make." Snyder said she called the Kent County Director of Elec­ tions Nancy Giar and even Lowell Township to deter­ mine the date by which C3’s petitions had to be submitted. Giar said in a phone inter­ view that she tells everyone who calls her that such peti­ tions are due 30 days after adoption of the ordinance. Snyder said that she and Giar talked "at great length" about the deadline question. “After talking with her, I concluded that (the deadline) was 30 days after publication (of the ordinance), because that is when our ordinances become effective,” Snyder said. “1 did not feel at that time 1 should spend taxpayers’ money to consult an attorney and get a legal opinion "As it turns out, we had to get a legal opinion anyway She told the audience at the board meeting that she ac­ cepted full responsibility for the mistake and was very sorry it derailed the citizens’ effort. Acting on Snyder’s response to their question about the deadline, the C3 group had turned in their pen lions on June 10, one day before the June 11 date Snyder had given them After verifying the signatures on the petitions. Snyder announced to the board that enough signatures had been turned in by C3 to put the referendum on the ballot at the next general election. However, the attorney for Doug Bouma, whose planned residential development was the target of the C3 action, wrote the township late in June to claim that the petitions were invalid because they had been turned in too late The township’s legal counsel then researched the question, and concluded the same thing: that the petitions should have been turned in 30 days after the Township Board actually voted to ap­ prove the Bouma project. This interpretation means that the petitions should have been submitted on May 21, not June 11. The attorney stated that the township, therefore, had no legal reason to call the referendum. C3 Vice President John Pot­ ter, himself an attorney, told the Township Board Wednes day evening that he had reviewed the cases cited by the township attorney and he believed that the interpretation of those cases could go either way. He also asked about the status of the petitions, and Township Supervisor Jerry Good told him that the group would receive official notification that the board would not hold the referendum. “It’s an unfortunate situa­ tion, but we must apply by the law governing the local units of government." Good said, repeating that the mistake was not intentional He also told the audience that township attorneys had advised the board that its strongest position was to turn down the petitions. When several citizens pro­ tested the board position. Township Attorney Jim Scales confirmed what Good had said. “The Township Board’s role is to follow the law," he said. C3 has said it is con­ templating legal action against the township to force the referendum The group wants to overturn the Township Board's decision to approve Bouma s residential planned unit development (PUD), even though it includes several lots which are under­ size for the rural residential zoning district C3 has said that it does not oppose development, but it wants the Township Bturd to adhere to the zoning regula­ tions. even in the PUD process Other board bustness included: — A discussion of the pro­ posed extension of the Campau-Kettle l,ake sewer project. Engineer Randy Wilcox of Wilcox Associates reported on the meeting held with more than 200 residents of the proposed service area, not all of whom want to be hooked up to the sewer. Wilcox said that the Kent County Health Department would be consulted on areas which need to have sewer ser­ vice. and that posssibly not everyone would have to hook up immediately, especially those who just put in new private septic systems. — A proposal by Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries that the Township set up a licens­ ing procedure for those who want to start small businesses in the township The matter was referred to the Township Planning Commission. FASHION EYEWEAR SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E M*n St , Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 LISA We love you and miss you. Dad, Mom & Molly, Shelly, Ashley & Erich, Tom, Haley, Brittany & Andrew �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 27, 1993 / Page 3 Wider main would allow future village hookup system Council OKs school request for upsized water pipe by Barbara Gall ' Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council agreed in a special meeting last week to support a Caledonia Schools' request to upsize the water pipe running from a future private devel­ opment to the new middle school. Increasing the size of the pipe from sections of eight­ inch and 10-inch mains to a continuous 12-inch main is necessary to provide for possible village participation in the private water system now being constructed to serve both the new Glen Valley development on M-37 and the new middle school di­ rectly to the west on Kraft Avenue. Because the upsized pipe is needed to support the village s possible entry into the water system, the school district also asked the council to pay the $15,000 cost of the upsizing. This request also was ap­ proved by the council. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Post humus Property tax relief-more jobs, better school for our children... The bipartisan action on property tax reduction and school finance reform was a monumental change and should be ap­ plauded — with relief — by taxpayers who have looked to Lan­ sing for leadership on these issues for more than a decade. By totally eliminating property taxes for school funding, we now have an unprecedented opportunity to totally revamp the way we fund and deliver education in Michigan. We can challenge our traditional assumptions about public education, further streamline and reduce the costs of state government, improve our business climate and create jobs. In short, SB I exempts all property from millage levied for local school operating expenses and intermediate school districts. This bill takes effect next January 1st, and in no way affects the school year that begins this September. Local taxing units would still be allowed to collect millage to pay for ex­ isting bond issues. The bill does not impact a local govern­ ment's ability to deliver services, like police and fire protection. SB-1 also strengthens the Headlee amendment, the constitu­ tional provision that protects taxpayers from rising property taxes. In addition, it implements a one-year lag time between when property is reassessed and when that new assessment is used for tax purposes. Currently, there is only a several month gap before new assessments go into place. This is a substantial savings for Michigan taxpayers. About 65-70 percent of the tax bill you receive each year goes to fund schools. It is not time to set the gears in motion for a world-class educational system, one designed to give children the tools they need to be entrepreneurs, get jobs and be successful in the 21st Century. Proposals to empower parents and children and build systems that offer more choice and more personal freedom will certainly come to the table, and ought to he carefully considered. At the same time, state government must look within for in­ creased cost-savings and efficiency, step up and fund public education, while ensuring that the dollars are well spent Though the bipartisan action was a welcome change, we can­ not forget that this does represent a substantial departure for many politicians Some have done everything in their power to block property tax reform by demanding a dollar-for-doliar shift. That means for every dollar of property tax reduction we were being asked to raise another tax to pay for schools. This philosophical disagreement has stalled property tax reform for more than a decade All last week, as House-Senate conference committee members met. the group made great progress, but stalemated when the argument of how to replace lost revenue came up Low and behold, several hours later, an amendment was of­ fered on the Senate floor to amend SB-1 and attach a provision that called for the elimination of property taxes as a way to fund operating costs in public schools. Legislators and Governor Engler took up the challenge and welcomed the amendment History was made when the Senate passed SB-1 by a 33-4 vote and the House followed suit later that day Residents of Kent County need property tax relief and want the best education possible for their children. We have address­ ed the tax relief portion of the equation, now we can work to improve our schools I look to the next 12 nxxuhs rxx with anxiety or trepidation, but with excitement because after 20 years of rhetoric over property tax reform, we now have acted We have agreed that basing our educational sy stem on the v alue ot property is unfair and outdated 1 welcome the opportunity to take another step forward in this ven important process. Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Allo, where he farms 400 acres. The council's unanimous decision includes the condi­ tion that the village acquire the necessary easements for a future village connection into the water system if it so de­ sires. The decision followed a two-hour discussion on the new water system. Village Planner Mark Sisson of W & W Engineering and Planning, village engineering consultant Lou VanLiere. also of W & W, and Village Attorney Jim Scales were on hand to answer questions and explain the costs of the system. The 1.600 feet of pipe to be upsized will connect the new middle school to the new wells at the Glen Valley property, where developer Jerry Baker plans to construct a residential/commercial de­ velopment. However, if the village were to participate in the system, that pipeline would become part of the "loop" connecting the three areas sharing in the water sys­ tem. When he first began plan­ ning his development. Baker invited both the village and the school district to share in the water system he planned to construct for his project. He pointed out that sharing the cost of the water tower, in particular, would save water costs not only for residents of his development, but also for the schools and the village. The water will be treated chemically to remove danger­ ous impurities and those that affect taste and odor, but the water probably will not be softened on a system-wide basis. The schools decided almost immediately to join the sys­ tem, since the district already has had problems with the poor taste of the water at the high school. The council, however, has wrestled with the decision be­ cause residents have been slow to indicate whether they wanted a public water system. A questionnaire sent out by the council brought in only about 40 responses, which were equally divided for and against joining Baker’s sys­ tem. In another attempt to sound out public opinion, the council sponsored a village meeting to explain the system and answer questions, but it. too, drew only a few resi­ dents. Soon, the village will have to make another decision on whether or not to pay for extra storage capacity in the Glen Valley/school water tower. The extra capacity would be needed if the village decides to participate in the system at some future time. Sisson explained to the council that space in the water tower, the extra well for the village, extra treatment facili­ ties and the pipe sizes are the most significant components that engineers designing the water system must know about right now. Sisson said that accommo­ dating the village would add a total extra cost to the system of about $385,000. This figure does not include pipe to SUPERVISOR TO RETIRE reassessment ot each township parcel, enactment of a tough sand mining ordinance, com­ pletion of the township's longrange master land use plan, outlining a special planned unit development (PUD) cor­ ridor along M-37, assuming control of the local fire department and moving it to expanded quarters in the former county garage, cooperating with the village in building a new village­ township office building and meeting hall, and the near completion of plans for a sewer line along M-37. Also under way is a plan to extend the Campau Lake sewer system completely around the Kettle-Campau Lakes area. While Good was super­ visor. Caledonia also became a charter township. Popula­ tion growth has increased the work load at the township level enough to require the ad­ dition of both a deputy clerk and deputy treasurer to the staff. Good said that the difficult times have been balanced by good ones as supervisor. “...I know that the friend­ ships established here will last a lifetime,” he said in his statement. He also thanked the Township Board for all its hard work and its support. The board needs to hear from residents interested in serving as the new supervisor. Applicants should send a letter of application to the Township SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems $ continued from front page- individual residences, he said. However, if the village wants to join the system at some future date, some of the costs could be deferred, Sisson pointed out. But the village will have to pay an estimated $180,000 in immediate capital cost if there is to be adequate provision made for future village partic­ ipation. The council, however, again was unable to come to a decision on the question, and agreed that there should be a vote held to determine whether village residents want to participate in the system at all. either now or at some fu­ ture time. "Just because I voted for the schools’ request doesn't mean I want to get into the water business," said Council Trustee Judy Kidder. The council adjourned the special meeting without tak­ ing further action on the issue. V t Clerk, 250 Maple, Caledonia. information about the job can be obtained by calling the office at 891-0070 during business hours. KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia J Call...891-9133 • Isn't it rewarding to see the progress of your backyard garden? You started with just a bare plot of dirt and cultivated it with great care. Then you watched as it grew into bursts of colorful success. And now you're enjoying the fruits of your labor as the harvest graces your table. Having a hometown bank lets you experience the same kind of success. You're close enough to watch your money grow in the same way that you chart the progress of your backyard garden. And like some of your garden plants, we re a peren­ nial favorite that is always there for you. We know you. We know your family. Chances are we've known TK Class of 1988 plans reunion The TK class of 1988 reu­ nion will be held Sep*. 11 from 8 pm to midnight at the Middle Villa Inn For more information, all Kaths iCooleyi Sheldon at 948-2142 or Tamms Jefferey (313) 480-2231 Pre-pav has been extended you for a long, long time. And even if you're new to the area, you won't be a stranger. You'll always know where to find us, and you'll always find us friendly. See us today for more information about our services and you’ll agree that nothing can compare to a homegrown harvest. Qtate I a Mt/ 267 Matn S< Caledonia v-ajeoorua AlNK Ph. 891-8113 * ALEDONIA 303 Arkngion MtddieviBe Ph. 795-3361 3205 68th St SE Dutton Ph. 698-6337 3 Locations Open AB Day Mon thru Fn and til Noon on Sat V—------------------------ i Am ‘W!|lii: ifelJjQiL uL>i|P InxM 1 i* 'iL ii’H’ ’MsH ItI fl?’* M L II....... ! ; �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 27, 1993 Neighbors with. NORMA VELDERMAN Helen Kelly was asked by Eileen Oehler to go with her to the University of Wisconsin for a Global Mission Event, starling last Thursday through Sunday. They are both members of the Grace I ajthe ran Church in Hastings Helen said that it was just a marvelous event that included other people from so man) different lands Helen said she was so moved by the various countries, their music, dress and sincerity She was just bubbling all over with en­ thusiasm Monday evening when she told them about it I have been working on a harder job with my vision enrichment mobility instruc­ tor. You can’t believe how stubborn my head is to not trust what the cane tells me is there It still wants to see what the cane is encountering Katherine is so patient, repeating the procedure over and over to make sure that I follow exact steps ail the time, like when I encounter dif­ ferent textures of pavement or suddenly lose the grass shoreline I am alongside to make sure I slay on the sidewalk. Just when I feel a little cocky that I am doing a good job staying in the middle of the sidewalk and not wobbling all over. "bang. I hit an un­ paved driveway with gravel or tracks going perpendicular to the sidewalk If that confuses me. I have a certain procedure I must find out whether I have wobbled to the right and started to go down the driveway or wobbl­ ed to the left and gone up the driveway. Sounds rather simple doesn't it? But when it hap­ pens. 1 want to panic. Then Katherine patiently goes over every step I must go through to find out which it is. She pa­ tiently asks me what must I do first, what second and so on. Be repetition, finding out through my cane just exactly what has happened, by using my head, and by following the trusting her implicitly that she would never let me come to harm — but my head still said she was wrong. So we did it all again, and I did make some mistakes, but followed her rules and I made it right past the mistake My sense of direction came back and I didn't make any mistakes at Dearborn and M-37. Boy. did I feel proud! But my head sure gave me a rough time. I almost panick­ ed. But in following her stepby-step rules. I prevented panic. I found myself correc­ ting the error and gaining a lot of confidence in the rules Such patience and love she has. She is a very gtxxi teacher. She helped me to get on top of my panic. Do I ever have a long w ay to go before I can go by myself anywhere I want to. My one cassette didn't steps, they help me verify where I am We have been using the blocks on Larakin to West Mam. west on Mam to the light, turning south on M-37 until I get to Dearborn, then east on Dear to Larakin. the place where we started Last Wednesday. she let me go down the sidewalk until I was on the real street instead of going down Dearborn In fact. I thought that I was going into the M-37 heavy traffic She carefully made me listen to the flow of traffic, and then told me where I actually was. and even had to physically walk every step as she repeated where I was I could not get my head to accept it. So she backed me up. made me go all over it and 1 made the same mistake Finally. she had to say that I must believe her. Which I do. work, and so I used my new one and it suddenly went to a faster speed and I can’t get it to return to normal. I did find the rest of my calling list way down on the end of the tape, so I did get to call the ones I haven't called for months. I want to have a good temper tantrum over all the changes and mistakes my eyes have brought on. but what good would that do? I am certainly glad that you folks are patient w ith my leav­ ing out this or forgetting that. You suppose I will get my act all together. I felt so very good when I talked to one of you and the lady said that after reading about my efforts, she tried folding her wash with her eyes shut and said that it was very hard She began to see why I got so frustrated. Thanks to all Continued on next poge — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9-45 a.m., 11:00 a m & 6:00 p m WEDNESDAY.......................... Family Fellowship Prayer It Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor (frahicii United iirctljrcn (Al|urdj KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 W MMtiCMM Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia. Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod IQ g) 795-2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue ‘The Church where everybody b somebody and Jesus Chnst is Lord Sunday School..................................... 9 30 am Sunday Momng WorsNp..................... 10 30 am Sunday Evervng Worship........................ 600 p.m Wed Midweek Prayer A BOe Study...... 700 p m MWam Joacr Aastx Steve jOcxkx rarAxer Mte-ooney Muse Dr TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Phone 795-7076 MISSOURI SYNOD Sunday Morning Worship.................8:30 am Sunday School.................................. 945 am Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a m Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH 122043 Chief Nixmday Ri>ad (at Gun Lake) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Wayland Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages 111 Church Street Parmelee Momi.ig Worship MiddleviUe Early Morning Worship Middteviiie Worship Miadleviiie Vacation Bit>e School 930 8 30 11 00 8 30 am am am am Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave. S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ...7 00 p.m Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — Pastor Jeffrey Lee St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a m. Sunday School...............................11 15 a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6.00 p m. (Elie CDld (Kimr ^/Hrlljodisl (Church 1(K»am 1100am 600p.m. Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning service*. (Come join our family ... Cod's family) Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 891-8028 “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Peace Reformed Church Sunday Morning Worship Caraway Si puppet ministry for K4th during evening service* (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday School........................................... 9:45-10:45 Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults, High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. For information call: 891-8119 Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville, Vi mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass...........................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..................... 9:00 a.m. ft 11:00 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School................................................... 9 45a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6 45 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Awana.................................................................6 45p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School Wednesday Family Night ” 6:00 p m iniprrmg, Paulnr, Rttevant, The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 6fhh St near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday................................. 10:00a.m. Morning Worship....... 11 (M) a m Evening Worship......... 6:00 p.m. Wed Fellowship......... 7:30 p m. (in home* or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 27, 1993 I Page 5 Country Meadows Village moves closer to reality Caledonia planners OK plans for mobile home park by Barbara (rail Staff Writer The preliminary develop­ ment plan for a 69-acre mobile home park in Caledonia Township was ap­ proved last week by the Commission The developers now must submit to the Commission a final development plan for the mobile home planned unit development (PCD) to be located on the north side of 76th Street between Kraft and Patterson Avenues. If approved by the township Public hearing set for storage building rezoning Caledonia planners approve building expansion in M-37 PUD by Barbara (rail Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week approved a request from developer Don Fredricks of FCC Inc. to expand one of the buildings in the Valley Point East industrial park. Fredricks wants to add 8,(XX) square feet to the building located on “Lot C” of the park He also would like to remodel the south end of the building and then move his headquarters into the renovated building Fredricks explained that the building was not built to the size permitted in his PUD (planned unit development) ordinance, and that the PUD does allow for some expan­ sion of the building The Commission agreed that the planned improvement was “in substantial agree­ ment” with the original PUD and unanimously approved the request. Because this space was already allowed him in the original PUD, Fredricks does not have to go through the process of formally amending the PUD. explained Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg. In other action, the Com­ mission set Aug. 16 for a public hearing on a rezoning request submitted by Rodney Wanzer to allow construction of a second mini-storage building on his Whitneyville Road property Wanzer owns two parcels at 6940 and 6950 Whitneyville Rd. that presently are zoned C-l. However, that commer­ cial zone does not allow storage buildings as a permit­ ted or special use. and so Wanzer applied for and received a variance in 1989 from the Board of Zoning Ap­ peals to put up one storage building on the northernmost parcel. He now would like to build a second building, but Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg advised him to seek a rezoning of the proper­ ty to C-2. a zone which does permit storage units. "The variance he received very clearly was for just one building.” VanderPloeg commented. “I don’t think he would receive a second variance. ” Wanzer told the Commis­ sion that he now has a larger holding pond that will better handle drainage on the pro­ perty, and that the new building will be located behind a pole barn. He said he has no plans to construct any more storage buildings after building this one. The public hearing on the rezoning will be held at 7:30 MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS continued from Page 4 — of you for encouraging me. Whenever I get discouraged, I go right back and try again. Your support means so very much to me. I heard something very good recently . And did it hit home! This statement was made about a group of people. “They are so heavenly mind­ ed. they are not earthly good.” Think about that. First. 1 could think of some religious groups that push me away from God. Then 1 turned and looked at myself. Being a strong, opinionated woman. I decide what I feel is right, push right ahead, try ing to br­ ing about what I think is right. p.m. on Aug 16 at the Caledonia Village-Township Hall. 250 Maple 4th Of Jul American Legion Auxilliary #305 Apsey Automotive Inc Dr. Douglas Atkinson O.D. Richard Blanch C.P. A. Bob's Disposal Committ Boomtown Sound & Video Briarwood Golf Course Broadmoor Country Club Buddmgh Weeder Co Bucr Well Drilling Caledonia Auto Parts S & H Land Co. Caledonia Community Schools Caledonia Education Association Sam's Joint Saskatoon Golf Club Caledonia Estates Caledonia Farmers Elevator Co Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc Sinkc's Service Caledonia Funeral Chapel Sky High Hot Air Balloons Caledonia Oil Inc. Smith Industrial Equipment Co. Caledonia Printing State Bank Of Caledonia Caledonia Rent-All State Farm Insurance Co Caledonia Standard Amoco Steffen & Associates Caledonia Township Steketee Turf Surface Caledonia Village Hardware Swamp Fox Restaurant And Lounge Callihan Country Dance & Demo Team TLC Freight Dr Richard Choryan O.D. Tax Magagement & More, Inc. Cig-Jan Products Inc Now I am trying to replace that kind of thought asking myself, why 1 am doing that? Trying to replace that judg ment with “Judge not.” substitute it with uncondi­ tional love. I have to sit myself down and make myself listen to my inner guide that is such a small voice and so very gentle. I guess that is all for this week. Had any big stumbling blocks that turned into stepjx ing stones ’ It is such a good feeling to look out when you are on the lop of the stepping stones. Love you all very much. Visit with you next week Business Cards Envelopes TMC Ranch Country Town Floral The Campbell Agency Inc. D & W Food Stores Thomas Electric & Electronics DeVries Insurance Agency Ed's Body Shop Family Tavern Foremost Corporation of America Fredricks Construction Co. Gary Senneker Plumbing or stop by . .. 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) WW Engineering Western Auto Charles Gibson Reg. Piano Tech. Gourmet International H & L Manufacturing Harder & Warner Nursery Inc. Wishes To Acknowledge Hastings City Bank-Cal Branch Janose's Inc Jon Merchant Builder Ltd Knott's Greenhouse MI Jack Middle Villa Inn Its Friends Mika. Myers. Becket & Jones Old Kent Bank (60th & M-37) Old Kent Bank (Caledonia) Overholt & Associates Pastoor’s Family Market Call 945-9554 Village Stylist's The Village of Caledonia Geukcs Market Giar & Sons Inc. MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! VanLaan Concrete Construction Dr. Robin Vaughan DDS Dutton Automotive Service Brochures Wedding Invitations in the final development plan The Country Meadows PUD presently sets the max­ imum number of units at 255. but will allow as many as 320 units if the developers acquire more acreage and return to the Planning Commission to amend the PUD. However, the commission has set 320 units as the ab­ solute maximum for this park, confirmed Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg. who recommended commission approval of the preliminary plan. A date for a public hearing on the park will be set after the final development plan has been approved The 1993 Caledonia Letterheads *PRIN The Planning Commission and park developers last week ironed out some final ques­ tions about the plan, which in­ cludes a community building and a pond with a dry hydrant for fire protection Water hydrants also will be located throughout the park Kun Hassberger. attorney for the developers, assured the commission that more than enough sewer units have been reserved for the park, which will be serviced by the future M-37 sewer line. The developers also will create a better turning radius for school buses picking up children in the park, and will show the location of sidewalks and the Kentland Corporation have designed a 255-unit park w ith access from a 76th Street drive. About 69 percent of lots are large enough for double-wide units, and the homes will be set parallel to the streets to look more like a residential community . The developers originally had requested rezoning the property to the R-3 zone, but withdrew that request and in­ stead applied for a PUD rezoning as preferred by the Planning Commission. The PUD allows the township more control over the final appearance of the development than straight rezoning. after a public hearing, the Country Meadows Village Mobile Home Park still must meet local and state mobile home park regulations The park also cannot be developed until the area is serviced by public sewer. Developers Jim Steketee And Sponsors Phil’s Pizzeria Rainbow’s End Owt �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 27, 1993 Middleville Community Garage Sale this Thursday and Friday Middleville woman offers tips on how to have successful sale by Jean Gallup Staff Writer With the Middleville Community Garage Sale this Thursday and Friday, tips on how to have a successful sale might come in handy for any­ one in the county who is planning one. Linda McDuffee of Grand Rapids Street in Middleville, who might be called a profes­ sional in the art of staging a garage sale, uses some meth­ ods that make her selling suc­ cessful. She starts two weeks ahead of time, and she and the others in her family who are going to sell items clean out the garage, she says. If they can’t remove some­ thing that won’t be for sale, they cover it with old sheets. They then set up tables and what they will use to hold up clothes lines. With the garage clean, she goes through her house, room by room, and collects things to go in the sale, puts a price tag on them, and boxes them at the same time. Meanwhile, the kids go through their books and toys, deciding if they’re going to put anything in the sale. They usually do. Linda says, because they get the money to go for a special event or to buy new toys. Mom keeps the money gained 18% Discount Storewide - Celebrating 18 Years! NEW! GLOW IN-THE DARK „ (60" wide Reg $5 79 yd ) O /■ / *> THIS WEEK ONLY TT yd. COWS • FROGS • SHARKS 33% OFF All IN-STOCK PATTERNS J McCalls — Simplicity — Kwik Sew INSIDE (to keep your fabric clean) 218 E. State St., Hastings HULST CLEANER PICKUP 945-9673 Sewing Machine Repair by Mr. J. OPfK Mon Thun H • » SWpm In S« from the sale of the children’s cloches. The first part of the week of the sale. Linda s mom and sis­ ter bring their things to the garage. They are also boxed and priced. Two nights before the sale, they fill the tables according to what the items are. For example, Linda always puts all of the jeans on one table because some people shop only for the denims. House wares, kids clothes and other things are put together. If she has clothes, they are hung, not piled on a table. She won't spend the time to go through large piles of clothes and neither will any­ one else, she says. "Everything is clean — I spend the time to make sure they are," she says. Anything she has for sale is in the condition she would want it to be if she were con­ sidering buying it. she says. The day before the sale, she goes to the bank and picks up something over $100 to have to start the sale. Usually 59 one dollar bills, four $10s, eight $5s, and rolls of quar­ ters, dimes and nickels. Also the day before, she prepares the lunch they will have the next day. It’s always something simple and cold, with paper plates and plastic glasses used. The night before the sale, dealers and early shoppers sometimes show up wanting LakePointe Chuted ■ BY FLEETWOOD* 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS • APPROX. 1,404 SQ. FT. Shoppers gather at the Middleville Community Garage Sale in this file photo. Organizers hope for clear, sunny weather for this Thursday and Friday. to buy. Linda sometimes lets dealers who have come to her sales for years look, as long as there aren’t too many. "We have some dealers and customers who come every year," she says. People remember a good sale and will return again and again, even remembering the sizes of her children's clothes if they are near their own kids. On the big day, Linda and family gets up at 6 a.m. and will be ready to sell at 6:30 a.m. for the people who are on their way to work. "The first day of the sale, you're going to need help," Linda says, "people come in droves." Send the kids to Grandma or the sitters, she says. It's too hard to watch them while waiting on customers, and there will be heavy traffic. Also, there are many strangers, general confusion and sometimes unfamiliar dogs, she added. Right now, kids' clothes sell really well, and prices are up from what they used to be at traditional yard sales, Linda says. In pricing, she uses the same guide as with clothes. She figures what she will pay, and marks the item that figure. "I go to a lot of garage sales, so I have a fair idea of what they are worth." Some things are "firm” and she writes that on the tag so there will be no misunder­ standings between customer and seller. Also, if she is not right at hand, whoever is helping her sell will not let the item go for less. Everything else is nego­ tiable, and "everyone does," she says. She keeps her house locked for peace of mind, and directs non-emergency requests for bathroom and telephone use to the nearest public facility. If it is the Middleville sale, she recommends the Methodist Church for lunch for those who are looking for something to eat. Linda’s summertime sales sometimes involve her older children who can set up a lemonade stand and sell a cold drink to the thirsty. "Leave yourself a way out with your car for a quick trip to the bank, or any other rea­ son,” she advises. A mail carrier, Linda asks the shoppers to try to leave the mail box lane open for the carrier, and discourages bring­ ing dogs to a sale so the first customers will leave the lawn in the same shape they found it for the next shopper. The second day of the sale, things are moved nearer to the street for the "drive-by shop­ pers" who are tired of walking and are cruising looking for something to catch their eye. SUNSATIONS “Thee Place for TANNING, TONING and NAILS.” 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro's Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 a.m to 8 pm., Open at 8 am. Saturday SUPERIOR PROTECTION FOR YOUR HOME ’Front facing on a perimeter lot. ONLY... INCLUDES • Garden Tub $ ^Skylights □ O.ZXVV • Upgrade Carpet • Deluxe Kitchen Appliances — COMPLETE — z------------------- CALL SANDRA AT:------------------- s TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 ■ '1 Ci* -Qx in ck,er mui vnias« Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 850 plNE CREEK MIDDLEVILLE T. Wm. Hefferan. C.P.M.. Property Mgmt, inc Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 ‘Lollipop’ invites kids to iocal Bible School "Lollipop, the Dragon” in­ vites all area boys and girls, preschool through sixth grade, to join him at Mid­ dleville Christian Reformed Church on Mam Street for Vacation Bible School Aug. 2-6 from 9 to 11:30 a m Those planning to attend are encouraged to bnng a fnend Lollipop will be waiting to meet all his new friends The cutout of "Lollipop" donated to church by Larry Van Putten of VP Painting On the last day of the sale, Linda calls the Salvation Army and arranges for pickup of everything not sold in the sale. The family knows that at the end of the day of the sale, everything that is not taken home will soon go to the Salvation Army. The family also helps clean the garage and restore it to its original purpose. Thai’s done immediately and without fail. "We've already tied up his garage for two weeks." she explains. I low docs she feel after it’s over? "It's fun; you meet a lot of people, and it’s a relief to get rid of things that are loo gixxl to throw away. Everyone says they are going io call some­ one to pick up those kind of things, bui no one ever does,** she says. After the sale ts the one time she does. And, it’s profitable. A gtxxl garage sale can realize several hundred dollars. "Most of us with kids use the money for school clothes." Deluxe Homeowners Insurance If you're looking for superior protection for your home and property then check out the De'uxe Homeowners package available from Citizens Insurance Company. When you add the Deluxe Homeowners package to Owens' standard homeowners pokey at a nominal cost you w* enpy additional coverages such as • • • • Guaranteed Replacement Cost coverage for your home and its contents Extended Theft coverage Extended Tree 4 Shrubbery Removal coverage Fire Department Service Charge coverage Ca« your iocal independent Citizens agent today lor the details on the Deluxe Homeowners package and these valuable exira coverages J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Policy Is Service" 497 Arlington St (M-37), Middleville Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 27. 1993 / Page 7 Thornapple Township Hall displays 1890 map by Margaret Fowler • Staff Writer Anyone who walks into the Thornapple Township Hall in Middleville will notice a large map hanging on the wall in a glassed in case. Without a closer inspection, it would be easy to mistake this map for a current one. The colors are bright, there are listings along the sides, and there are even photographs around the edges Take a closer look! This map of Barry and Eaton counties, which is dated I860. was found by Dick and Lu Ward in a little antique shop between Nashville and Charlotte The Wards are active members of the Thornapple Historical Society and they have donated this find to that group Since the Historical Society doesn't yet have a place to display such articles. Dick checked into having the township hall display the map With the help of Dave Otto and sons, the wooden case holding the map was constructed A closer look at the map reveals that the listings on the edges are not towns and villages. Instead, each township is listed with the names of the families who live there. “It would be interesting to go back over those names and see if any family names were listed. ” Dick said. There are also several black and white pictures of sites in the counties displayed on it. Some of the pictures are slightly damaged But. according to the Grand Rapids Public Library, which helped clean and restore the map. this copy is in very good shape "They couldn't get over how well the colors have been preserved." Dick said. "Even though there is some damage to the pictures, they thought it was in good shape." The map will be displayed in the township hall indefinite­ ly. The Heritage Society members have hopes of one day hav ing a museum to house all of their things. "1 don't really see that hap­ pening for a while." Dick explained. Thomapple Township Hall soon will become the place where the Heritage Society's treasures are stored. In action at its meeting on Monday. July 12. the Township Board approved the request for the society to store their memonbilia in the basement. The society will be purchas­ ing a dehumidifier to keep moisture from damaging any of their documents. The cost of running the dehumidifier will be covered by the Thomapple Heritage Society. The township basement also provides a place that is relatively vermin free All of the items that the society has are now being housed in individual homes here comes a time when the T demands of home ownership can become too much. That's why Pennock Hospital is offering Pennock Village, an independent community, to individuals and couples 55 and older. The quality of the Pennock Village construction and design will give you the feel of a home or condominium but without the worries and responsi­ bilities of ownership. There is no entrance fee. At Pennock Village, you can take advantage of living in a modem apartment with an extensive list of Dave Otto points out a landmark in Eaton County to Dick Ward. The map which is dated I860 is on display at the Thornapple Township Hall in Middleville. features and benefits. These one-level apartments are designed with comfort and convenience in mind. And with its location adjacent to Pennock Hospital, Thornapple-Kellogg to hold physicals Aug. 2 Thornapple-Kellogg High School will be giving physicals on Monday. Aug. 2. for all athletes participating in the 1993-94 school year Times will be girls 6 to 7 p.m., boys 7 to 8 p.m. Physicals will cost $5 and forms can be picked up in the high school office. Exams will be given in the high school gym. you can feel secure knowing that caring friends are in the neighborhood. Pennock Village is the perfect place to begin enjoying new friends and new experiences. If you would like to learn more about We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs living with the comfort and security Pennock Village has to offer, please call (616) 945-5871 for a free brochure. We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement Come home to Pennock Village! 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While special entertainers, carnival rides and food booths will attract their fair share of attention, the real show is put on by the hundreds of young people who have worked hard to bring a good project to the fair Displaying a wide variety of skills, the young people will be showing off the results of their year’s effort Visitors to the fair can see the kids ex­ hibiting livestock or putting a trained horse or dog through its paces The kids will be displaying and modeling the clothing they’ve made, or perhaps showing off a leaf collection or a craft project. The schedule for each day is overflowing with exhibitions and judging events as the youth compete for good At the Kent County Youth Fair, visitors can see all kinds of projects, from cakes to collections, from dresses to dressage. In a photo from last year’s fair, Melissa Kern and Holly Huizenga show off their projects and the awards they earned. evaluations and. of course, that blue ribbon. The dog show will kick off Summer Things. Lawn Mower Blades Trimmer Line $459 ■ Mower Replacement Parts wasp & Hornet spray Reg $S49 ■3.99 iJ s5" SEEDS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 to 8 Monday-Friday 8-5 Saturday; 9-3 Sunday western Auto SMALL ENGINE PARTS & SERVICE On M-37 in Caledonia 891-1484 the week’s round of competi­ tion at 9 a m. on Sat., Aug. 7. The fair’s official opening will begin at 5 p m on Sun., Aug. 8. followed by a pig roast and then entertainment by The Gospelaires. Fair Board Secretary Kay Grinage said the pig roast has been moved to the Sunday time slot this year to allow more participants and family members to enjoy the feast. The roast is open to the public, too, and tickets cost $5 for those aged 13 and older and $4 for those aged 6-12. Anyone under six years old eats free. The feast will include two meats, three salads, baked beans, a roll and beverage. Table service will be provided. Tickets for the roast can be obtained from Fair Board members and 4-Hers or by calling the 4-H Extension of­ fice at 774-3265. Other features of the week besides all the exhibits are the Fox 17 Field Days on Mon., Aug. 9 along with the annual Parade of Clubs in the Horse Arena at 6 p.m. The Royal Court will be presented at that time, followed by a 4-H fashion show. On Tues.. Aug. 10, the Pacific Island Dancers will ITS HERE! “OUR OWN” (No pesticides) Washed Michigan Black Sweet ...or by the pint and quart CHERRIES Blueberries - YOU pick Homegrown. Hand Picked GREEN & WAX BEANS Raspberries All In-Season FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES . Frozen 2% MILK A -GALLON11 YOGURT Sl"^ I 3 Flavors! Q&Q Farm Market O O and Greenhouse 7350 S. Middleville Rd. (M-37) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • Mon.-Sat 9 to 8 Sun 12 to 5 provide the entertainment at 8:30 p.m., and on Wed.. Aug. 11, the day will end with an ice cream social at 7:30 p.m. and a performance by D.J. the Clown at 8 p.m. On Thursday , a new event will provide some competition for the very youngest set, as the Lowell Little Caesar’s sponsors a Baby Marathon at 9 a m. Little Caesar himself will be on hand. That evening, radio station WCUZ will put on a country All kinds of animals are raised by 4-Hers and will be on display the week of the.Youth Fair. Lisa Kaechele s grand champion rabbits last year posed proudly with their ribbon and trophy. Lisa was proud of them, too. music show at 8 p.m. Fri., Aug. 13 has been designated ‘Handicapable Day.’’ when special needs in­ dividuals will be the honored guests. Special carnival actitivies will be provided for them from 10 a m. to mxin. and a handicapped awareness program will be performed at Blood drive set for Gun Lake Aug. 10 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross and the General Federation of Women’s Club of Gun Lake will hold a blood drive at the Gun Lake Community Church from I to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10. Goal for this drive is 60 pints. Do you have a special friend that you like to spend an hour or so with. “Maybe get together and chat over a cup of coffee?” asked Red Cross chapter director Karen Despres. “Why not take that friend to the blood drive? You can visit all you want and get free refreshments. “Seriously, blood dona­ tions are needed very badly to assure that there is plenty of blood on hand for the very heavy demand that always happens during the summer months, ’ ’ Despres added. “When it comes to keeping an adequate supply of blood, there is no summer vacation. The needs never stop. Blood is needed 365 days a year, and may 1 remind you that our Red Cross Regional Lab in Lans­ ing is the only source used by our own Pennock Hospital. ” Those who are at least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 lbs and are in good health may donate "Please come join the very special people who donate blood on a regular basis, it really is a rather pleasant way to spend part of your day, especially when you bang a friend." Despres said. "The feeling you get from doing something this generous is what we in the Red Cross like to refer to as Warm Fuzzy s’" For more information, call the local Red Cross office for more information at 945-3122. The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross is a member agency of the Barry County United Way. 4 p.m. at the stage Comedian magician Steve Ryder from Detroit will enter­ tain at 8 p.m. Saturday is Kids Day at the fair, sponsored by the Ixiwell McDonalds Stilt performers Mills A Mills will vie with Ronald McDonald as the featured entertainers of the day. Saturday also will feature a community-sponsored chicken barbecue, an antique tractor pull and speed horse races, which will begin at I p.m. After 5 p.m., the schedule of activities ends, and the par ticipants and theii families will load their animals and ex­ hibits and pack up their rib bons and trophies and most of all, their memories of another busy fair week. — HOMES OF THE WEEK — D1M1. CALEDONIA SCHOOLS Boautiful setting on Thornoppie Rv. with 81 waterfront 2 story walkout with 4 bed room. 1% bath & 2 fireplace*. Home Warranty 8 newer car­ pet & paint Many extra*. Coll Potty. 792 9974 LI M2. MIDDLEVILLE Sharp 3 bedroom. 2 story with 1'4 bath. Near school*. Home­ owner* Warranty included Spacious home with hard­ wood floor, newer roof large fenced yard on corner lot, and 1 stall garage Price in low $60 » Call Deb. 623 8357 MH6M NEW LISTING MIDDLE VILLE 1992 14x70 Schult w.lh 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and 8x10 shod, in newer pork. Close to town. Built-in china. Coll Karen. 795 9331 / 230 0266 HIM, 5, 6. GREEN LAKE AREA Vacant lot across from Round Lake w/view & pine* on prop­ erty. Approx. 180 creek Iron toge Call Deb 623 8357 T1M1. MIDDLEVILLE AREA. Country ranch w 3 03 acres 3 bedroom with 2nd bath off master bedroom Cathedral ceiling and FP in family room, formol dining room, 2'4 cor goroge Coll Deb 623 8357 □ V1M2-4. MIDDLEVILLE AREA Beautiful 2 story w/spiral stairway Available w/9.5. 17.5 or 26 acre*. Some with Thornoppie Rv. frontage. Immaculate quality built home, w/2'4 st garage and walkout basement. Call Koren 795 9331 R1M7. COM LAKE Beautiful 40 ft channel frontage Great building site. Call Koren 795 9331 cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* 4“^ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 27, 1993 I Page 9 9th rmual Middleville Community Garage Sales Thursday & Friday July 29 & 30 THURSDAY ONLY: 705 W. Main St. 9850 108th (East of Whitneyville) THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 6180 Whitneyville 6436 Whitneyville 6860 Whitneyville 6425 Moe Rd. 7501 Moe Rd. 8250 Parmalee Rd. 7452 Bouman Dr. 7630 Bouman Dr. 5115 Garbow 7420 Garbow 422 Cider Mills Dr. 437 Cider Mills Dr. 510 Cider Mills Dr. 403 Grand Rapids St. 414 Fremont St. 132 Keeler 7625 Loop Rd. 161 Irving Rd. 7020 Irving Rd. 314 E. Main St. 449 Holes 210 W. Main 575 W. Main St. 614 W. Main St. 914 W. Main St. 124 Stadium Dr. 942 Greenwood 946 Greenwood 495 Norris Rd. 998 Briggs Rd. 103 Lem Paul 428 Charles 602 Thornton 618 Bernard St. 530 Bernard St. 503 Arthur Ct. 508 Arthur Ct. 317 Arlington 930 Arlington 5465 Stimson Rd. 5871 Hilltop 3450 Engle Rd. 4010 Robertson Rd. 3124 Patterson Rd. This page is sponsored by the following Middleville Businesses — 1952 N. BROADWAY - HASTINGS 122 EAST MAIN STATE FARM INSURANCE Cappon’s Quick Mart AT THE LIGHT IN MIDDLEVILLE The “HOT CORNER” Sports Cards Gavin — Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Geo State Bank of Caledonia Shear Pleasure Hair Designers 109 RAILROAD ST. (AT MAIN) THE BEST GARAGE SALE IN TOWN 303 ARLINGTON (M-37) Middle Villa Inn Cornerstone Realty, Inc. FRESH BAKED GOODS • OPEN FOR LUNCH GARAGE SALE ★ HEREI ★ - Sun & News True Value Homes of Cider Mill Village Lon Lefanty Spencer’s Towing & Recovery (CENTRAL GARAGE TOWING) 221 WEST MAIN • 795-3369 Hastings City Bank 435 ARLINGTON (M-37) 4611 N. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) 795-7933 Pharmacy Care of Middleville & Professional Pharmacy of Caledonia Crystal Flash Service Station Pastoor’s Family Market 615 BROADWAY (M-37) 1045 ARLINGTON (M-37) iponiorvd by Middleville Chomber of Conunorca LINCOLN ST WASHINGTON ST garage sale THORNTON ST ★ HEREI ★ SHERMAN ST ENGLE RO —» vt ex GREENWOOD ST , Lunch Items Available Thursday Only at United Methodist Church �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 27, 1993 Resignation expected from Page Elementary principal It is very likely that in August the Thornapple Kellogg School Board will be looking for a replacement for Page Elementary Principal Linda Goosen Goosen has accepted a post as principal of Lakeside Elementary School in East Grand Rapids The formal announccmcni of her resignation is expected in early August, after she passes a drug test and criminal background check that is re­ quired under a new state law Goosen joined the ad mimstrative staff of the TK Schools in August I989 Besides serving as principal of Page Elementary, which houses the district's fourthand fifth graders. Goosen was also curriculum coordinator for the district. “This isn’t an easy move I have enjoyed working with the staff at TK and the kids. " Goosen said Vintage Fashion Show will be Sept. 25 A subcommitee of the Thornapple Heritage Society had a meeting recently to plan a Vintage Fashion Show Sept. 25, during Middleville's Heritage Day. Time period for the clothing will start in the late 1800s. Lorraine Otto is holding a 1901 wedding dress, while Lu Ward holds a 1948 satin dressing. Shelly Erb is wearing a black coat with muff and hat from the 1940s. Andrea Otto is displaying a vintage clothing book. The fashion show is intended to spark a few memory's and bring a little of the past to Middleville. This is another example of the preparations taking place for Middleville's Heritage Day Sept. 25. Lindo Goosen is expected to formolly submit her resignation as Page Elementary Principal in August. Family movie nights planned at Library The Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library System will sponsor family movie nights at 6:30 pm. Wednesdays during August. Bring the whole family and enjoy free movies, punch and popcorn. Children must be ac­ companied by an adult The “family flicks" include Walt Disney classics “Stormy the Thoroughbred." the story of a polo pony; “Flash the Teenage Otter." the rollick ing adventures of one of nature s most engaging come­ AFFORDABLE Family Dental Care Serving Our Country Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 Andrew P. Pelli We welcome new patients. [U Please call for your appointment iJGtZTA available Monday-Saturday. J C - 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 ^54*1 ...In the new State Farm Bldg. just north of the light. V* dians; and "The Tale of Two Critters." about the unusual friendship between a bear cub and a young raccoon. Also featured is “Rabbit Hill." based on Robert Lawson's prize-winning book and narrated by Burl Ives. The Caledonia Library is located at 240 Emmons. For more information call 891-1502. Army Spec. Andrew P. Pelli has arrived for duty in Berlin. Pelli, a food service specialist, is the son of Paul V. Pelli of 300 Bassett Lake Road. Middleville. The soldier is a 1986 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Hilton Park at Beautiful Green Lake A Family Fun Place! 891-1803 HUDSONVILLE ICE CREAM Candy • Pop • Sandwiches • Video Games ira^TH,SADFO« OPEN DAIEY 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Good Vo Alcohol • No Pets Cakxkxua | lO&h Si ’ M - 7| Hjmu Lake Rd 2 ★ HILTON PARK Swimming & Picnicking Sep, 6 )993 From Our Readers Expansion, development add to homeowners bill To the editor: On Tuesday. Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. there will be a public hearing of the Planning and Zoning Board, at the pink township hall. The issue will be over the development of 26 acres, off of Crane Road. The owner of Cider Mills wishes to expand the trailer park, and will need to have the zoning change from R-3 (multi dwellings) to R-4 (high density dwellings). Middleville, like most small towns, has been hard hit by this recession, but more so within this last and present year, with the tax increases and water, and most impor­ tant. sewage, and the pro­ blems we are facing with get­ ting a new system. I feel we can't afford to let Cider Mills expand at this time. Our schools have asked us to vote for a Headlee over­ ride. just so that we could af­ ford to continue the programs we already have in place. How can we begin to pay for more students ’ The mobile homes will not be taxed the same as a homeowner they are looked on as a vehicle and are titled and taxed as such, in Michigan 1 would also like to bring to the public’s awareness that property behind the cemetery has been purchased by a developer, for the purpose of putting in apartment units. This project has proper zoning and is set to possibly start as soon as the new sewer system is in place This brings to mind a thought I had Who is really going to pay for all these new dwellings.’ The homeowner’ We can barely afford to repair our sidewalks and streets as it is! An let us also think about adding extra law enforcement to help control all the new traffic we will be getting The 26 acres according to the village plan, was original­ ly set aside for the town’s business growth, or stick built houses, under the R-3 zoning. I feel that jobs are already hard enough to find for the people who are already here. If housing is all we provide, where will be all work? I’m writing to you now, due to the fact I will not be there at thi&public meeting because of prior commitments I could not reschedule, and 1 will not be able to vote it down, due to my absence. The serious nature of this meeting has prompted me to action, for 1 feel this will only further burden our town The Planning and Zoning board needs to here your voice, if you cannot be present at this meeting Aug 3 at 7 p.m., please write your opi­ nions in regards to his matter Address them to: Mark Vander Ploeg, 294 E. 14th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. Planning and Zoning Secretary Katherine A. Encinas Middleville Bad experience hampers support from local businesses To the editor: How do people expect to slay in business when they treat people so rude? We bought some lumber for a deck. They figured out the material we needed, and gave us a price. Then they called to say they figured it wrong and it would cost more money. Even though it (the bill > was in writing, we paid them Then they sold us twisted, warped lumber that sat outside for God only knows how long The screws they sent were all different sizes He just clean­ ed out his bins. When we were done building, we took back his odd ball sized screws, and some lumber He was mad because it had been 31 days. No where on the receipt did it say no refund after 31 days, or we would have never bought it from him. He said he would give us our refund when he had time After three weeks and us stop­ ping a number of times, he is still too busy. After having a screaming match with him, he knew we were not waiting any more. Two weeks later, he called and said he had the check, and when I got there, before he would give me my money, 1 had to sign something that said 1 would not come on his property again, and this would be our final dealing and that he didn’t want our business. And that we didn't get charg­ ed a 20 percent restocking fee. Did he really think I, or my family or friends would ever do business with him after all of this? If he would have figured the material correctly and if he didn’t try to give us his junk, we would never have had to bring anything back. We have built a whole house and have never run into this in other area com­ munities. 1. for one. will drive a little farther to do business. Diane VanKuilinburg Middleville For Reminder ‘ACTION-ADS Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 days a week.. Reach over 27,000 area homes! �The Sun and News Middleville Ml I July 27. 1993 I Page 11 ENGAGEMENTS Pixley-Zielinski Colbum • Weaver Thelma and James Zielinski Sr. of Bay City announce the enagemeni of their daughter. Michelle, to Drew Pixley He is the son of Leonard and Maxine Pixley of Nashville. The bride-elect is a graduate of Bay City Central High School and is employed at Ranir DCP. Grand Rapids The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at Flcxfab. Hastings An Aug 21 wedding date has been set at the Pleasant view Family Church. Dowling. Jennifer Lyn Colbum will become the bride of Robert Benton Weaver III on Dec. I8. I993 The bride-to-be is a graduate of Caledonia High School. Davenport College and Excel Academies of Cosmetology. She and her parents. Kenneth and Bonnie Colbum, live in Hastings. The future groom also graduated from Caledonia High School and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan. He and his parents. Robert Jr and Sharon Weaver, are from Caledonia. Shumway ■ Scutch exchange vows Stacy Suzanne Shumway and Frank Michael Scutch Hl were united in marriage on April 3 at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs Douglas K. Shumway of Middleville. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs. Frank M. Scutch of Woodbridge. Va. Julie K. Shumway, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Curt Kuntz, friend of the groom, served as best man Joanne V an Hol st \n was the bridesmaid and Mike Vallandingham was the groomsman. Lee A Shum­ way. brother ofthe bride, was the usher. The Rev. Dr. Lynn DeMoss performed the ceremony. Shumway is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Davenport College. Scutch is a graduate of Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre. Pa., with a degree in electrical engineer­ ing as well as a graduate of Cooley Law School in Lans­ ing. He is a patent attorney in Ft. Lauderdale. Fla., where the couple reside. Wed., Aug. 4th 11 am to 7 pm to Welcome... Kristi Erb Electrologist Wierenga - Toon Morris ■ Miller Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Wieringa of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Claire Kyle Wieringa. to Gary Toon of Colorado. He is the son of Gary W. Toon of Denver, Colorado and Phyllis Vieck of Evansville. Ind. An October wedding is planned Jerret Morris and Susan Miller are pleased to an­ nounce their intent to marry . Susan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Miller Jr. of Hastings, is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School. She will be pursuing interests in the veterinary field in Hastings. Jerret. son of Mr and Mrs. Montie K. Morris Sr. of Ver­ montville. is a I99I graduate of Bellevue High School. He is currently employed at Spar­ tan Motors in Charlotte The wedding will be held Aug. 28. 1993. Happy 60 Club to have picnic The Caledonia Happy 60 Club’s picnic will be at noon Monday, Aug. 2 at the Caledonia Park or the Senior Center, if it rains. PHONE 945-9554 for Reminder ACTION-ADS 24-hrs.-7 days Join Kristi during our open house to learn about perma­ nent hair removal. She will be happy to answer any questions. You will also receive a free brochure. Kristi will be available Wednesday and Thursday for appointments or free consultations. You need quality products (at low prices) to help you look your best! They are here! 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Jousmo, Dieleman. Snyder, Good. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7 40 p.m. Present Good R. DeVries. J. DeVries. Jousmo Dielemon Snyder Absent Gould. Also present Randy Wilcox. Kori Lohela and several citizens. Supervisor Good announced that the Village and Township have received from Larry ANcema a donation of property at 210 Kinsey Street Which could be used in the future to continue Maple Street through to Kinsey. Moved Snyder, sup­ port Jousemo to occept the donation of the property to the Villoge/Township from Lorry A Ik ema with our deepest thanks and appreciation. Ayes: Jousmo. Dielemon. Snyder. Good. R. DeVries J. DeVries Motion Carried Supervisor Good announced that he has handed in his letter of resignation. Stating his reasons of many changes on the form wanting to devote more time to the form. MINUTES Approved os printed. BILLS Moved J DeVries sup­ port R DeVries to approved bills os printed. Ayes Dielemon Snyder Good R DeVries J. DeVries. Jousmo. Motion Carried BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT AND TREASURERS REPORT Reviewed CONSUMERS POWER FRAN CH ISE: First reading Jousmo asked if we were billing them for the work that Attorney Brown has done? We will be bill­ ing them when we receive the bill INSPECTION SERVICE Moved SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES Thornapple Township Board July 12. 1993 Regulor meeting colled ot 7 02 p.m Members present-5. Others present-6 Minutes of regulor meeting approved Printed bills in the amount of $45,523 15 were approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously approving storage of Thornoppie Heritage artifacts in basement. Motion approved unanimously approving feasibility study and cost analysis for Loop Rd. special assessment district. Motion approved unanimously approving service charge for Duncan Lake Sewer Users for se­ cond coll of like nature. Motion passed unanimously approving amendments to Zon ing Ordinance. Motion passed unanimously approving change from seal coat to mat finish on south end of Noffke Dr. and to delay this work until 1994 Motion passed unanimously accepting low bid for cemetery building repair. Motion passed unanimously approving ambulance accounts write off. Donna Kenyon Thornoppie Township Clerk (206) J. DeVries, support Jousmo to approve John Kellogg os plumb­ ing inspector and Andy Sparks as mechanical inspector Ayes Snyder Good R DeVries. J. DeVrias Jousmo Dieleman. Motion Carried. FUTURE GROWTH COMMIT­ TEE Norma Sprite gave the report The sheriff was ot the meeting to report on neighbor watch and sheriff patrol Gaines IS still interested in sharing a car. CAMPAU KETTLE LAKE Randy Wilcox gave the report Discus sion was held on the reasons to make the system bigger who decided on the boundaries Citizens would like a letter as to the steps to take to force a vote around the lake for the system PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Report given by J. DeVries LOCAL OPENING SPACE AGREEMENT Some discussion was held Moved Jousmo sup­ port R. DeVries to table until we con get some comparables with other lands. Ayes Good. R. DeVries. J. DeVries. Jousmo. Dieleman. Snyder. Motion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Report on closed session for suit against zoning violation. Discussion on petitions turned in for referen­ dum on Country View Estates. Small business in homes. Treasurer DeVries introduced deputy treasurer Char Veenstra. Bids will be open for the Barber School on August 4 1993. Caledonia Former Elevator is in­ terested m purchasing the shed Discussion on Fire Deportment dispatch and Foremost Street lighting and failure to pay bills on time. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patricio Snyder Clerk (306) THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Township Board of the Township of Thornapple, Middleville, Michigan, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, the 9th day of August, 1993, at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1993 township operating and voted fire millage rate. The Township levied 1.7956 mills (.8978 operation, .8978 fire) in 1992. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, the township will only be able to levy 1.6354 in 1993. However, the township has complete authority to establish the number of mills levied from within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic township and fire operational services, the township proposes to levy an additional .049 mills (4.90 cents per $1,000 SEV) above the 1.6354 mill base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 1.6844 mills (1.6844 per $1,000 SEV). This will provide an estimated 3.0% increase in township revenues for both general operation and fire operation. Public comment on this pro­ posed increase is welcome at the public hearing. This notice is published by; Thornapple Township 200 E. Main Street Middleville, Michigan Phone 795-7202 Publication Date: July 27, 1993 (205) Middleville boy receives 1st in Karate nationals competition Ryan Ritchie. 8. son of James and Kathy Ritchie of Middleville, placed first in the sparring competition recently at the U.S. Open karate tour­ nament in Orlando. Fla Ritchie, who was awarded a five-foot trophy, bested 22 other competitors in his divi­ sion. He now owns more than I00 trophies and plaques Earlier, in June, he took fifth place in forms and sixth in sparring at the Bluegrass nationals in Louisville. Ky. "Determined to be better in the next tournament. Ryan worked extra hard and long." said his mother. "All his hard work had paid off. " Ritchie was able to meet and get an autographed T-shirt from Chuck Norris, who made an appearance and received a plaque for his dedication to karate. He also promoted his newest movie. "Sidekicks." Ryan also met and got autographs from Bill ‘ ‘superfoot" Wallace, a world champion kickboxer; Larry Lam. who plays Leonardo of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Eamie Reyes Jr. from the movie soon to be relesed. Surf Ninja. " Ritchie and his family will relocate to Kentucky near the end of this month so that Ryan may train more diligently for his dream of becoming No. I in the nation and becoming an Olympic hopeful. “Though some may think this is a leap of faith. Ryan believes that dreams do come true and his family wants to support him all the way,” his mother said. Ryan will train under Ken and Marty Eubanks from Bowling Green, Ky. Ryan Ritchie shows the trophy he won at the U.S. Open. “Ryan has met many wonderful people, both young and old, in the Michigan Karate Circuit and has made good friends with some who were often his rivals," Kathy Ritchie said. “These relation ships have helped build character, knowledge and sportsmanship and respect that Ryan will take with him to Kentucky for continued success.” She said Frank Kokemeyer D.D.S. of Yankee Springs Dental and Tim Heys of Painter s Supply in Grand Rapids supported him with donations. Ryan's next tournament will be the U.S. Capital Classic* in Washington D C. Aug. 2I. Photos must be submitted by Aug. 5 Annual Gus-Macker feature set for Aug. 10 Sun & News edition All Caledonia and Mid­ dleville area Macker teams who earned honors in recent Gus Macker tournaments are invited to submit a team photo for the 1993 Sun and News Macker feature. Pictures may be mailed to the Sun and News Macker Feature, 1952 Broadway. Post Office Box B, Hastings, MJ 49058. The deadline for submitting photos is 4 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 5. Photos may be either black and white or color, but clear, bright pictures will show up best. In submitting its photo, the team should include the team name and identify who is in the picture from left to right The age division, the award earned and the location of the tournament also should be included. Photos will be returned if a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included with the picture. ALL EXCAVATING WORK Farm Ponds • Clearing • Drain Fields Demolition • Basements ALL COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL WORK, ETC. MICHIGAN CUSTOM EXCAVATING Gordon Erb 374-8329 Scott Bond 374-7800 - INSURED CONTRACTORS - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 27, 1993 I Page 13 Local serviceman trains in the West Indies A lush, green canopy of flora, back dropped by some of the world’s most sensa­ tional beaches and coral reefs in Trinidad. Tobago. West In­ dies, is where 126th Army National Guard Spec. Christopher White spent his annual training. Located in the southern most region of the Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago are just seven miles north of the Venezuela coast of South America. Performing five concerts during the eight-day mission found White and his fellow soldiers traveling around the islands playing music for many of the native residents The highlight and primary mission of the tour was to pro­ mote goodwill with the The Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library System plans summer entertainment for adults and children ages 6 and up at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 4. Merry Kim Meyers, a land­ scape architect w ith the talent of combining musk, mirth, information and audience par­ ticipation in her programs, will be host for a presentation as part of the library ’s "Read Harold A. Kollar daughter, Karen (Roger) Bekkering all of Middleville; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one brother, William (Polly) Kollar of Colorado, half brother Robert Spekler of Lowell, half sister Albertha of Grand Ledge, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, July 23 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Ambulance Association or the American Heart Association. THE WINNING TEAM YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO F Call ANYTIME 945-9554 tropical island nation by per­ forming at the Ambassadorial Fourth of July celebration. There, the army band per­ formed an exclusive concert at the U.S. Ambassadors residence, which was re­ quested by Embassy through the southern command in Panama Middleville softball results Monday Night Tuesday Night Ed’s Body Shop/ Shear Pleasure.................9-1 Swamp Fox Lounge........... 9-1 Gun Ridge Golf Course... .6-4 Kow Pattie’s........................ 4-6 Gavins.................................. 2-8 Pastoors............................. 0-10 ★ REAL ESTATE ★ LEASE ★ AUCTION MICHIGAN) AUGUST 14 THROUGH 21 ★ OVER 200 PARCELS ★ LOCATED IN 30 MICHIGAN COUNTIES PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THESE COUNTIES; Allegan Barry Bay Benzie Berrien Calhoun Cheboygan Crawford Gr. Traverse Gratiot Hillsdale Huron Ingham Jackson Kalamazoo Kent Lenawee Livingston Monroe Montcalm Ogemaw Roscommon Sagtnaw Shiawassee St. Joseph Tuscola Van Buren Washtenaw Wayne Wexford FEATURING REMAINING UNSOLD LOCAL PROPERTIES LOCATED IN OR NEAR: LAKE ODESSA HASTINGS DELTON RICHLAND KALAMAZOO BATTLE CREEK ★ These Properties Will Sell ★ ★ Bid Packets Available on a $5 PER-COUNTY Basis ★ ★ Specific Terms and Conditions Shall Apply ★ ★ Sellers Reserve the Right to Add or Delete Properties ★ For Details Call - If^BA W-L Caledonia State Bank......... 5-2 Mason-Davis Line............. 6-3 Frisbee Sign Company...... 5-3 Cabinet Shop...................... 5-3 Swamp Fox Lounge........... 4-6 Beebe'Shoe Repair............ 2-6 Weesie................................. 2-6 Fate Investments................. 3-7 BV ORDER OF THE RENN CENTRAL CORPORATION (STATEWIDE - Together — Share the Fun” summer reading program. In “Seeds of Change." Meyers w ill take her audience globetrotting to demonstrate how cultures have shared varieties of plants and how plants have changed history . This program will take place at the Caledonia library. 240 Emmons. Call 891-1502 for more information. Spec. Christopher White is the second musician from the left in this photo. | Obituary MIDDLEVILLE - Harold A. Kollar, 75, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Kollar was born on December 13, 1917 in Middle­ ville, the son of Harvey and Pearl (Laming) Kollar. He was raised in the Middleville Area and attended Middleville High School, graduating in 1935. Mr. Kollar married Ruth E. Smith in October of 1940. He was employed at Simp­ son Industries in Middleville, retiring in 1988. Mr. Kollar is survived by his wife, Ruth E. Kollar; two sous: Harold A. (Dianne) Kollar, Roger J. (Suellyn) Kollar; one Special program planned at Caledonia Library AUCTION HOTLINES: (616)375-8772 (616) 375-0101 PLAN NOW! BE THERE! BID YOUR PRICE! White is a full-time student at Calvin college majoring in math/business He also is an Operation Desert Storm veteran before joining the ar­ my band in 1990. White put down his instru­ ment and picked up a rifle while spending his last days (Mi active duty with the 1st In­ fantry Division, Fort Riley. Kansas. White plays the trombone for the Wyoming-based army band and recently married Amy Bender of Middleville. TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 2, 1993 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Donald Fredricks for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Plan­ ned Unit Development District, in accordance with a pro­ posed Development Plan for Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development: A parcel of land in the Southest 1/4, Section 17, describ­ ed as follows: To find the place of beginning of this description, commence at the East 1/4 post of said sec­ tion; run thence South 00°44’06” East along the East line of said Section 751.88 feet; thence South 73°56’49” West 1510.77 feet to the centerline of State Trunk Line Highway M-37 and the place of beginning of this description; running thence South 27°42’28” East 160.62 feet; thence South 88°23’59” West 188 feet; thence South 00°36’01” East 383.8 feet; thence South 88°23’59” West 1039.93 feet to a point on the North-South 14 line of said section; thence North 01°06’44” West along said North-South 1/4 line of said Section 345.9 feet; thence North 88°16’04” East 398.01 feet; thence North 73°56’49” East 780.94 feet to a point on the centerline of said State Trunk Line Highway M-37; thence South 27°42’28” East along said centerline of said highway 15.3 feet to the place of beginning; and also those lands located north of the above-described lands and that are occupied by part of the entrance area of the driveway, as shown on the Development Plan, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance and the development plan for Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hear­ ing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment. Dated: July 7, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (204> �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 27, 1993 Middleville kids enjoy Barry County Fair Care for the animals in the bams at the Barry County Fair is a little harder than at in the bam home. Water is carried in buckets, as Chad Blaisdell from the Middleville Clovers 4-H Club shows. REPORT OF CONDITION The second, third and fourth generation of 4-H members from Middleville families are gathering at the 141st Barry County Fair. This crew share lighter moments during the first days of the fair. Consolidated Report of Condition of The State Bank of Caledonia of Caledonia in the State of Michigan, and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business on June 30, 1993. Published in accordance with a call made by the commis­ sioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 223 of the banking code of 1969, as amended. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES assets dollar amounts in thousands Cash and balances due from depository Institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currencyand coin........................ 2,416 Interest-bearing balances........................................................................ 46 Securities ....................................................................................................... 14,543 Federal funds sold......................................................................................... 6,600 Securities purchased under agreements toresell................................. —0— Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income ....................................... 65,982 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses....................................... 961 LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve................................................... —0— Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve 65,021 Assets held in trading accounts.............................................................. —0— Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)..................... 3,649 Other real estate owned 493 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies —0— Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.......... —0— Intangible assets........................................................................................... 88 Other assets................................................................................................... 1.040 Total assets................................................................................................... 93,896 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823<j)....................................... —0— Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j).......... 93,896 LIABILITIES Deposits: In domestic offices................................................................................... 79,542 Noninterest bearing................................................................................. 8,504 Interest-bearing ....................................................................................... 71,038 Federal funds purchased............................................................................ —0— Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ................................. —0— Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury............................................. —0— Other borrowed money................................................................................ 3,400 Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases —0— Bank s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding................ —0— Subordinated notes and debentures ....................................................... — 0— Other Utilities............................................................................................... 508 Total liabilites............................... 83,450 Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus .................................. —0— EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus....................................... —0— Common stock............................................................................................... 1.600 Surplus........................................................................................................... 3,400 Undivided profits and capital reserves 5.446 LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities —0— Total equity capital....................................................................................... 10.446 Losses deferred pursuant to 12U.S.C. 1823(j) —0— Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C 1823(j) 10.446 Total liabilities, limited-lite preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deterred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. I823(j) 93,896 Memoranda All manner of animals are at the Barry County Fair, and the kids are happy to meet other youngsters furry or feathered friends. Danielle Hoskins, 10, has guinea pigs as is showing “Cookie" to Tom and Jerri Otto's sons, Nick, 8, (center) and Nathan , 4. Deposits of State Money Michigan-None I. George Edgar Exec V P of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions, ana is true to the best of my knowledge and belief George Edgar We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of Condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. Directors, Harold J Glass Irvin Rodgers Dr James Bncxer Lindsey VanAman assists Katie Kimmel as she presents an illustrated talk on "How to dress for a western horse class’ during a speaking contest at the Barry County Fair. Phone 795*3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS, call 24-hours daily! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 27. 1993 / Page 15 Caledonia's annual Sidewalk Sale planned for Aug. 5-7 Mules go to the Barry Fair A pair of mules owned by Tom and Sandy Wieringa of Wieringa Farms show their skills for draft horse judge Bob Robinson of Richland. Wieringa. with daughter Lori aboard, had the only mule team entered in the open draft horse show. Wieringa, a former 4-Her with sheep and dairy projects, has shown mules at the fair for the past seven years. The Wieringa daughters were both 4-H club members. The family also has shown open sheep for the past four years. Sidewalk sales are a traditional part of the late summer shopping scene. Caledonia area merchants will be putting this year's bargains on display Aug. 5,6 and 7. Usually, there's something for everyone, as in this previous sale at the Caledonia Village Centre. OBITUARYIM Artis J. Polhemus------------------------------------------------------WELLSTON - Artis J. Polhemus, 62, of Wellston, formerly of Middleville, passed away July 21, 1993 at home. Mrs. Polhemus was bom on March 21, 1931 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Al and Ruby (Purdy) Henning. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1949. She was married to James C. Polhemus on October 8, 1949 at Parmalee United Methodist Church. She lived in Middle­ ville up until September 1982 when she retired to Wellston, Michigan. Mrs. Polhemus was employ­ ed at White Products Middle­ ville for over 20 years and Gulf and Western Middleville Manufacturing for 10 years as office manager. Artis was a thoughtful, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Mrs. Polhemus is survived by her husband James C. Polhemus; one daughter, Rachel (Ron) Geysbeek of Comstock Park; one son, Fred (Linda) Polhemus of Central Lake; five grandchildren; one sister, Marcia (Stewart) Sweet; two brothers, Gerald (Lois) Henning, Allen (Pat) Henning all of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held Saturday, July 24 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville, with Reverend Lynn Wagner offi­ ciating. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Shore Community Hospital Cancer Center, Manistee — NOTICE — Please take notice that the Village of Middleville has petitioned the Barry County Board of Commissioners to alter the boundaries of the Village of Middleville by the addition of the following described parcel now located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan: Caledonia shoppers should be looking for sidewalk displays Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Aug. 5. 6 and 7. as area merchants will be putting forward their best summer bargains that weekend. Participating merchants will set their own hours for their particular sale, but bargains may be available at all Caledonia shopping areas, in­ cluding the mall, the shopping plaza. Main Street and in­ dividual M-37 businesses. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA NO. 93-2 AN ORDINANCE granting to Consumers Power Company, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN for a period of thirty years THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Grant Term. The Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, hereby grants to the Consumers Power Company, a Michigan cor­ poration, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the ‘‘Grantee,’’ the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across’and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan for a period of thirty years. Section 2. Consideration. In consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms hereof. 611 Grand Rapids Street (3 parcels) - Commencing at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which is 132 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, of Keelers Addi­ tion, thence North 60 feet, thence East 132 feet, thence South 60 feet, thence West 132 feet to the beginning. Section 3. Conditions. No highway, street, alley, bridge or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored to the same order and condi tion as when said work was commenced. All of the Grantee’s pipes and mains shall be so placed in the highways and other public places as not to unnecessari­ ly interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes. Southeast 1/4, of the Northwest 1/4, of Section 23 Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which lies 66 feet North of the Northwest Corner of Lot 2, Block 20, of Keelers Addi­ tion to Middleville. Thence due North 66 feet, thence 89 degrees 59’ East 132 feet, thence South 66’ thence South 89 degrees 59’ West 132 feet to the point of beginning. Section 4. Hold Harmless. Said Grantee shall at all times keep and save the Charter Township free and harmless from all loss, damages, costs, and expenses to which it may be subject by reason of or arising out of the careless, illegal or negligent construction, operation and maintenance of the structures and equipment hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against the Charter Township on account of the permission herein given or the rights and privileges herein granted, whether in whole or in part, said Grantee shall, upon notice by the Township or its authorized representative, defend the Charier Township and save it free and harmless from all loss, damages, costs and ex­ penses arising out of said permission, rights or privileges hereunder. Beginning 66 feet North, 132 feet East of the Northwest cor­ ner of Block 20, Keelers Addition to Middleville, thence North 132 feet, thence East 66 feet, thence South 132 feet, thence West 66 feet to point of beginning. Section 23 Town 4 North, Range 10 West. 613 Grand Rapids Street - The North 60 feet of the South 120 feet of a part of the Southeast 1/4, of the Northwest 1/4, of Section 23 Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: begin­ ning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street, thence 132 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20. Keelers Addition, thence North 180 feet, thence North 89 degrees 59’ East 132 feet, thence South 180 feet, thence South 89 degrees 59’ West 132 feet to the beginning. 615 Grand Rapids Street - Beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which lies 252 feet North of the Nor­ thwest comer of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition, thence North 60 feet, thence East 132 feet, thence South 60 feet, thence West 132 feet to the beginning. The Barry County Board of Commissioners invites all those interested to appear before the Board to be heard when the Board considers the Village of Middleville’s petition on August 10, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. in its chambers. Mezzanine Level. Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml. Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk Section 5. Extensions. Said Grantee shall construct and extend its gas distribution system within said Charter Township, and shall furnish gas to ap­ plicants residing therein in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Section 6. Franchise Not Exclusive. The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. Either manufactured or natural gas maybe furnish­ ed hereunder. Section 7. Rates. Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said Charter Township for gas furnished therein, the rates for such service as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission. The Charter Township grants to the Commission or its successors the authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate gas rates and rules regulating the furnishing of gas by the Grantee in the Charter Township, for the term of franchise granted by this or­ dinance. Such gas rates and rules regulating such service shall be subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefore being made, by either the Charter Township, acting by its Township Board, or by said Grantee. Section 8. Revocation. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. Section 9. Repeal. The Charter Township of Caledonia Ordinance adopted July 17, 1963, and confirmed at a special township election on September 4, 1963, granting a gas service franchise to Consumers Power Company, is hereby repealed, as of the effective date of this ordinance. Section 10. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon the day after the date of publication thereof, provided however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said period the grantee shall accept the same in writing filed with the Township Clerk. (306) �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 27, 1993 Community Notices Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. ntiques & Collectibles EXPERT FURNITURE REFINISHING All hand stop­ ping & hand rubbed finishes. Call Sam for free estimates. 868-0268. Business Services CUSTOM BULLDOZING Sand and gravel. Macomber, Diggin* and Dozing* 868-7166. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620.____________ GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can hclp!#Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ PAINTING-STAININGVARNLSHING: interior, exter­ ior, references. Mike & Rebbcca Lydy. 948-2649.____________ TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. THE 90TH ANNUAL STEEBY REUNION Will be held August 7th at the Leighton United Methodist Church, 4180 2nd Street, Cale­ donia, MI. in Allegan County. Activities start at 9:00am. The noon meal features a pig roast & chicken BBQ. Bring a dish to pass, beverage & table service. Come and spend the day. Further details call: Dave Steeby- 616-891-1567. SETTLE DISPUTES QUICKLY If you need help solving a dispute call the Community Dispute Resolution Center serv­ ing Kalamazoo and Barry Counties at 385-2090 or 1-800-952-1168. •Neighborhood Disputes •Workplace Disputes •Landlord,Tenant Disputes •Family/Household Disputes •Disputes between Friends •Professional/Client Disputes •Juvenile Disputes •Money and Personal Property Disputes ♦Personal Injury Claims •Zoning/Public Policy Disputes For Sale Automotive Faro's Italian Pizza , Caledonia’s Finest. <891-9287 • Pan Pizza • Bread Stix • Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Buy One Sub at Regular Price, Get the Second Sub for only... discounts, coupons <>i line olleis. Faro s Pizza — Caledonia Buy One Pizza at Regular Price and Get One for... ANYTIME NO COUPON NEEDED LIMITED TIME OFFER V J Ab — SAME VALUE OR LESS - Large 14" Pizza$j- 99 pepperoni J No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Offer PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK We U»e Our Own Special Sauces and 100% Real Cheese HE AF ■$ r (X/A CUS10UEAS SAY ABOUT FM0S PIZZA PARTING OUT 1973 Camaro. Lots of good parts. All original Also two sets of rally wheels. 795-7779 after 4pm. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. For Sale BOAT DOCKS NOW STOCKING Complete line of Tommy dock products. See our display for easy setup. Durkee Lumber, Alto 868-6026. FOR SALE Apple II GS computer in excellent condition with software, color monitor, keyboard, mouse, dual disk drive 3fc and 5’/s $550. Call 948-9168.__________________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities available. Call 672-7110.________ CALEDONIA SPACIOUS One and two bedroom apart­ ments in country setting. $410-5495 including garage. Call John. 538-6337 or 669-5147.__________________ FOR RENT Caledonia Village, two bedroom, $430 plus deposit and utilities, 891-9401. Garage Sale 3! Sun.-Thura. 3:30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA GARAGE SALE: Kids clothes, toys, misc. items, July 29,30,31, 8-5.1168 Lynn Dr., Payne Lake, Middleville.________________ GARAGE SALE JULY 29th & 30th, 9-4. baby, kids, misc items. 6265 76th St PATTERSON 2-1/2 miles south of 100th. Baby items, infant-older childrens clothing, sother miscellaneous items. July 29th & 30th 9am. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASEMENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. 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Five generations Five generations in one family gathered for this photo recently, just after the birth of three-month-old Austin Higgens. Pictured are (clockwise, from left) Austin's great-great grandmother, Marjorie Fuller. 83, of Freeport; mother Brea Higgens and Austin, both of Loomis, Calif.; great-grandmother Carroll Erb of Freeport, and grandmother Velda Wright of Loomis. Calif. • > (s. \ .’tfj ,’j ** .v * Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12e each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10g each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10# each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10g each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; lOtf each word thereafter. *50<J bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. 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He spoke with Encinas before she left for an extended vacation. "She is new to the commis­ sion." Myers said. "She had not gotten a copy of the com mission's bylaws and guidelines prior to this incident." For now. Myers said he would wait before taking any additional action. He told her to read over the guidelines and if she felt she could work within them, perhaps she could remain on the board. These guidelines were adopted in the late 1980s. There have only been a couple of copies available according to Myers. He plans to have this docu­ ment read at a commission meeting so that it would be a part of the record. Myers also said that they were be getting more copies and make them available to any of the com­ mission members especially those who are new. As far as the rezoning re­ quest is concerned, the Plann­ ing and Zoning Commission was not surprised The 26-acre parcel of pro­ perty. which is adjacent to Cider Mill Village and just off Crane Road, is owned by the same people When Planning and Zoning Commission members chang­ ed the Planned Multiple Fami­ ly zones to Residential 3 (R-3) and Residential 4 (R-4) last fall, they were not sure about what to zone this parcel that was not developed. R-3 zoning allows for medium density housing such as apartments R-4 is mainly used by such developments for trailers or manufactured houses. The public hearing tonight will allow area residents to ask questions and raise any concerns they may have. "This public hearing is ab­ solutely necessary before the final decision can be made," said Newmyer. "We want to make sure that everybody understands that the commis­ sioners are going into the meeting with an open mind and that no decision will be made until then." I know that from talking to both Republican and Democratic colleagues, Paul’s integrity, insight and hard work will be sorely missed in Congress. MUC UBUW’ * Middleville planners to decide on rezoning after public hearing bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission will bold a public hearing tonight about a rezoning request from Ckicr Mill Village. However, there has been some confusion about the commission‘s position about this request because of a letter to the editor submitted by Katherine Encinas, a member of the board, serving as secretary. Because Encinas signed the letter as Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary. Com­ mission Chairman Eldon Newmyer said he is concern­ ed that people will believe that her opinion reflects that of the board "I want to emphasize that the Planning and Zoning Commission has not come to any decision on this rezoning request."' Newmyer said. "No decision will be made until after the public hearing!" Newmyer asked Encinas to resign from the board, but she would not. However, she did write another letter to apologize, which appears elsewhere in this edition. No. 289 I August 3, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year 121S SI Rep. Paul Henry dies of cancer Congressman Paul Henry, whose Third District includes Irving and Caledonia townships, died Saturday at his home after a nine-month battle with brain cancer Henry first learned of his cancer just before he was elected to his fifth two-year term last November. He had been scheduled to appear at a candidates' forum in Hastings Oct. 20, but had to be taken to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids the day before because he had been suffering severe headaches. Henry, a Republican, first was elected in 1984. He serv­ ed in the Fifth Congressional District, which included Caledonia, Yankee Springs, Thornapple and Irving townships, until 1992, when redistricting changed his area of representation. A popular congressman, he often was elected with more opportunity to serve with than 70 percent of the vote. A former state legislator Henry in the U.S. House of and state senator. He was a Representatives He added, however. "I was professor of political science at Calvin College before he able to talk with Paul about Congress following the began his political career. Second District Con­ • August 1992 primary elec­ tions . Paul's insights were gressman Peter Hoekstra said Saturday. "Living in West very helpful to me as I readied Michigan for the past eight­ myself to serve the people of plus years while Paul was in the Second District, and those insights remain with me as I Congress. I know that Paul combined the highest level of do my work in Congress." Hoekstra said Henry was integrity with a superb brand of representing the people of regarded highly by his col­ the former Fifth District and leagues in Congress, from now the Third District. He both parties. "I know that from talking to was a gixxi Christian man who put service to his country both Republican and and constituents well above Democratic colleagues, Paul's integrity, insight and hard any personal self interest." Thornapple and Yankee work will be sorely missed in Springs townships are includ­ Congress," he said. ed in the Second Congres­ A special election will have sional District. to be called by Gov. John Hoestra said that because he Engler soon to fill the was elected to his first term vacancy. last fall, he did not have an Three-year-old local boy burned by chemical bomb by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Three-year-old Joshua Traverse of Middleville was wearing only a swimsuit and a pair of boots when a two-liter bottle bomb erupted Monday, showering him with an unknown chemical. "He came running into the house yelling, 'Mommy, it stings, it stings, stings.' It was a terrible feeling," said Diane Traverse, Joshua's mother. Traverse, who lives at 6901 Stimson Road, said her 7- year-old daughter. Laura, found the bottle of chemicals when she went to put a letter in the mailbox. Laura brought the bottle up to the house to show her mother, but the family was about to eat lunch, so Traverse told Laura to take the boule away from the house until they had finished eating. "I never had any idea that it would be anything danger­ ous," Traverse said. "I think of what would have happened if it blew up when my daughter was carrying it." She said that she and some guests she had over at the house laughed al the bottle because it was "shaped funny." Trooper Regina Diaz of the Michigan State police post in Wayland said Laura put the bottle in the sun next to a wa­ ter facet. The sun then heated up the contents in the bottle until the pressure caused the cap of the bottle to shoot off, Diaz said. "Il just happened to be the little boy was standing in the area and it sprayed op him," she said. Traverse said the chemical turned Joshua's skin red and "just dissolved” the swimsuit he was wearing. Thinking fast, she itxik Joshua's clothes off and rinsed him with water. Then she called 9-1-1. Joshua was taken to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids, where he was treated fix firstdegree chemical burns to his chest and abdomen. He was released later that evening. Joshua's mother said he is feeling better now and his bums "have healed very well" although they are still itchy. "I'm just thankful that ev­ erything turned out OK," Traverse said. "I feel like God protected Joshua because he's innocent." Diaz said chemical bombs See Child burnt, Page 3 In This Issue... • CHS accepted into National Coalition for Improvement • Village Players’ next production scheduled for Aug. 13-14 bunny weatner helps give . * z ■ community sale ‘success7 Boxes and boxes of new T-shirts from o company overstock attracted a crowd of Middleville garage sale goers, low prices and a large selection kept business brisk for the two-day annual event. • Middleville Village Council appoints new planning member • Two car accident on Whitneyville Rd. injures four �Page 2 / The Suh and News, Middleville, Ml I August 3, 1993 Changing schools sailing unchartered educational waters CHS accepted into national coalition for improvement A team from the Coalition of Essential Schools met with CHS Principal Tonya Porter (right) just last spring to evaluate Caledonia High School's progress in its plan for change and improvement. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Since beginning its mission to restructure the school, Caledonia I ligh School teach­ ers and administrators often have found themselves sailing into uncharted educational waters. in school improvement, there just aren't any proven "right answers" yet to the question of what the school of the future should look like. The only thing that's certain is that change needs to happen in schools. But the CHS staff is no longer out in the cold. With its recent acceptance into the Coalition of Essential Schools, CHS has become part of a nationwide network of schools which, like Caledonia, are moving out of the "comfort zone" of tradi­ tional education. These "Essential Schools" are rethinking and redesigning their courses, their systems and their structures to meet the needs of students prepar­ ing for today's ever-changing world. With its acceptance in June. Caledonia becomes the first school in Michigan to join the coalition, which now counts 150 high schools across the country as members. One Canadian high school also is a member. Sixty-four other schools are planning actively to apply for membership and another 331 are researching and discussing the coalition's principles as a basis for school change. Most member schools are either middle/junior high or high schools, but 18 elemen­ tary schools now belong to the coalition. To be accepted as members, however, all had to outline a plan for change, consistent with the principles of the coalition. Each plan is expected to meet the unique needs of the particular student body and community. Because no two member schools are alike, neither are their plans for change and im­ provement. However, as coalition membership grows, so does the network of support, along with the sharing of ideas through a coalition computer link, a newsletter, and at coalition-sponsored forums, workshops and through re­ gional support centers. The coalition also has formed sev­ eral alliances with college and university projects and with state governments. The CHS faculty for the last three years has used the coalition's principles as guidelines in discussing school improvement and planning steps toward restructuring. The coalition team which last spring evaluated Caledonia's restructuring ef­ fort so far has praised the school for its vision, its goals for both staff and students, the changes made to the school day and the teachers' efforts to develop the student-asworker concept. Coalition Senior Associate Stan Thompson also compli­ mented the school's shared decision-making leadership and the CHS teachers for moving out of "corners of complacency" and into open discussions of how and what should be taught. "What a great beginning!" he said of the school's effort so far. Caledonia Schools Superintendent Robert Myers | said he thinks membership in the coalition will provide much-needed support for the CHS staff as it works through the restructuring process. "Education traditionally has been so difficult to change." he commented. "There has been little impe­ tus and practically no support for change, sometimes not even among educators. The coalition supplies that support, and I think it will really help our teachers." Established in 1984 by Brown University Professor Theodore R. Sizer, the coali­ tion began with only 12 char­ ter schools. Less than 10 years later, 545 schools are associated with the coalition, either as members, planning schools or exploring schools. While each coalition school develops its own plan for change, all schools adhere to nine common principles as a framework for their restructuring efforts. According to these princi­ ples, the school should: • Help students learn to use their minds well. • Establish simple goals that enable each student to master certain essential skills and ar­ eas of knowledge. • Establish goals that apply to all students. • Personalize teaching and learning as much as possible. • Promote the concept of student-as-worker. teacher-ascoach. • Award a diploma after the student demonstrates, through an exhibition, mastery of es­ sential skills and knowledge required by the school pro­ gram. • Stress the' values of "unanxious" expectation, de­ cency and trust. • Develop the concept among staff and teachers that they are generalists first of all. with a commitment to the en­ tire school program. • Set administrative and budget targets at no more than 10 percent above that of a traditional school. The coalition, along with the Educat ion Commission of the Stales, in 1988 also cre­ ated RerLeaming. a partner­ ship with participating states to build support for educa­ tional change at the state and district levels. Ten states now belong to the Re:Learning partnership: Arkansas. Colorado, Delaware, Illinois. Indiana. Maine, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and South Carolina. Caledonia High School now is a part of this diverse coalition of schools, state governments and various university projects, all See Improvement, Page 3 From Our Readers Twp. secretary has her head in the sand To the editor: To set the secretary straight, the township and village have an assessed value in personal and property tax of $383,400 “each”, on Cider Mill Village. This, in my opinion, is a good size amount for tax revenue. This, of course, will be increased with the develop­ ment of the new addition. A large majority of the residents of Cider Mill are senior citizens, so there is pressing my opinion regar very little increase in the ding Cider Mills' request to change zoning from R-3 to school population. I am a senior citizen, and R-4. This should be done this new development may immediately. I sincerely hope the rest of very well be the answer to an affordable, neat, retirement the board has given this a home in pleasant surroun­ more sound, intelligent dings, paved street, curb and review and consideration. gutter, landscaping, etc. The secretary should get her As I, too, have other com­ head out of the sand. mitments Aug. 3, I think this Ray Tolan Middleville letter should suffice in ex­ 4 Sorry tor the error I made 1 have made an error in my haste to inform you of the public hearing Aug. 3 at 7 p.m., which will be held at the Pink Town Hall. Being new to the board. I was under the assumption that Mark VanderPloeg would receive your letter of com ment at the address I believed to be the other office he work­ ed out of. This was an error on my part. If this left you with the impression that Mark VanderPloeg u as not a neutral part) or that the board u as not remaining neutral. I am sorry that you felt misled. I still stand strong and un­ changed in my opinion. For future letters of com­ ment. please address to Eldon New my er at 100 East Mam, Middleville. 49333. Katherine A. Encinas Middleville FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION c*ADS 0 795-3345 4 J' Happy 4 40th F Wedding Anniversary P *T. DR. DOUGLAS ft- & CHRISTINE * SHUMWAY «£&»«£ civ 4 August 2nd, 1993 c* �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 3, 1993 / Page 3 Furrows to observe 40th anniversary Staff from the Coalition of Essential Schools have visited Caledonia High School several times in the past three years to help evaluate and offer suggestions for the school’s restructuring effort. Here, CES staff member Michael Goldman (second from left) visits with Caledonia staff during a 1990 visit. From previous page— supporting change in American education. "...It seems that your school now has the structures and re­ sources in place to continue with significant (teaching) and curricular change, and we look forward to collaborating with you in this ongoing en­ deavor." wrote Sizer in con­ gratulating CHS on its accep­ tance into the Coalition. Said Myers, "The Coalition for Essential Schools is an ef­ fort to do something about change, not just talk about it." Robert and Marion Furrow will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Wednesday. Robert and Marion Furrow were married in Has­ tings at the First United Methodist Church on Aug. 4. 1953. Friends and family are encouraged to offer congratulations and best wishes for continued happiness. Majority of Michigan drivers speed with little fear of getting caught,say experts Motorists on Michigan highways are driving faster than ever and more believe they can get away with it. ac­ cording to a University of Michigan traffic safety survey About 90 percent drive at or above the 55-mph speed limit on urban freeways, more than half drive at least 60 mph, and nearly a third reach speeds of 65 mph or more. Almost half of urban freeway drivers and a third of those on rural freeways think they will not be stopped by police unless they exceed posted speeds by at least 10 mph. On rural freeways. 44 per­ cent drive at least as fast as the 65-mph speed limit and 14 percent drive 70 mph or more The U-M study also found that nearly 60 percent of respondents believe radar detectors should be legal, an increase from levels reported in the 1990 traffic safety survey. "There has been both an in­ crease tn driving speeds and a decrease in the fear of tickets for speeding.” said Fredrick M. Streff. associate research scientist at the U-M Transpor­ tation Research Institute "But most drivers reported that speed limits are set about right " The Michigan Omnibus Traffic Safety Survey , begun in 1987. polls Michigan residents" attitudes, percep­ tions and reported behaviors on such issues as speeding habits, drunk driving, use of safety belts, licensing re­ quirements. road conditions and enforcement of safety laws. The most recent fin­ dings are based on telephone interviews with more than 750 Michigan adults in the fall of 1992. In addition to speeding habits, the results show that more than 90 percent of Michigan residents think drunk driving is a serious pro­ blem in their community, but a majority believe that people who serve alcoholic beverages should not be held accoun­ table. While more than 60 percent think it is unlikely that drunk drivers will be stopped by police, they are about evenly split on the use of sobriety check lanes. Also, more than 75 percent favor lowering the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limnit to 0 percent for drivers under 21. Most respondents reported drinking little or no alcohol, but of those who did drink, about 20 percent said they drank to intoxication at least once in the previous two weeks. Of these, a third drank at home and about a fifth (or 4 percent of total respondents) drove after drinking. Respondents also were ask­ ed a series of questions about Michigan’s new drunk­ driving laws implemented last year, and most knew very lit­ tle about them. "Less than a third chose the correct response for any single ques­ tion and for most, less than a fifth chose the correct response,” Streff said. On other topics, the study found that more than 80 per­ cent of state residents use a safety belt "all or most” of the time (this contrasts with prior studies conducted by Streff that show that 57 per­ cent of motorists were wear­ ing a safety belt when observ­ ed). Also, most respondents believe that there was "at least a good chance" of get­ ting a ticket for not using a safety belt if pulled over for speeding. A majority of respondents favor graduated driver licens­ ing for young, beginning drivers and older drivers. Under such a system, young drivers would gradually ac­ s SEE WHAT'S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E. Main St., Caledonia. Ml 891-9224 are easy to make, but she is not sure why the bottle of chemicals was left in the Traverse's mail box. She said it could have been simply to blow up the mail box or to scare the family. There were no other reports of similar in­ cidents in the area, however, she said. Traverse said she was not sure if the bomb was a prank, but she has heard that some kids try to blow up mail boxes for fun. “"It s important for them to know that their pranks can be dangerous. Sometimes those funny things can hurt people," she said Diaz said she did not know what the chemical in the bot­ tle was. but she was sending a sample to a lab to have it ex­ amined. The incident is still under investigation, she said. Diaz said that anyone find­ ing similar devices in their mailboxes should leave them alone and call the police. She asked that anyone with any information about the in­ cident should call the Wayland post at 792-2213. Diaz said she would be plac­ ing an advertisement in local newspapers (particularly the Sun & News), announcing a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the incident. While opinions were evenly split on the issue of a youth driving curfew that would prevent minors from driving between 11 p.m and 5 a m.. a majority voiced support for a Sh speeding, Page 6 X Make your dreams come true! Whether your dream is to build a backyard pool, buy a new car or remodel your home, State Bank of Caledonia can help you S get the loan you need to make i that special purchase. CHILD BURNED continued from front page — quire driving privileges as they demonstrate increased skill and experience; older drivers would gradually reduce their amount and type of driving if their ability declines. Turning a dream into reality couldn’t be easier .V We offer competitive rates and approve most \ loans in 24 hours. V You can also get extra protection with I, credit life and credit disability. Give us a call and make your dreams come true! Qtate jrgfr 4 mz 267 Mart St Caiadonu (HJANK Ph. 891-8113 .CALEDONIA \ 303 Arlngton Middled Ph. 795-3361 3205 68th St SE Dutton Ph. 698-6337 3 Locations Open AJ Da, Mon thru Fn and nl Noon on Sat a* oca �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 3, 1993 Neighbors with. NORMA VELDERMAN Well, how are all of you folks coming with our Michigan weather? Aren't you glad that you live in Michigan after all the trouble that the Midwest is having with rains, floods and total wipeout of crops, homes, everything in the reach of the rivers? Aren't we fortunate? Wouldn't you have to tear down a building that was underwater? You could clean up the mud. etc., but how about the wiring and insulation Marian Martin. Marge Williams, Bob Williams and family went over to hear Stan Finkbeiner on Sunday at his church in Grand Rapids Then they went out to dinner and came back home to visit at Bob's home Maureen Robinson said that she is helping her daughter by taking care of her grand­ children while their mom is taking her three day bar exam. So she is being kept very busy. The Thomapple Heritage Association had a potluck din­ ner last Wednesday at the Gun L^ake home of new member Jane Colburn. All report that they had a wonderful time hostess. Got a hold of Nellie Solomon and she said that hubby Curt is coming along nicely from his heart problem he had for three months. Everyone is so pleased at his comeback. Lois McWhinney said that all the family came over to help Gordon celebrate his bir­ thday Sunday at their trailer Elaine Northrop didn't come to the phone because she was out swimming in the pool with her grandchildren. Luana and Lynn Tolan went to the Street Rod nationals in Columbus. Ohio Florence Fiala has had her two sons and their sons doing the painting of her house. She said that the south side ofthe house was the worst. But what a nice gift for her family to do for her. Ed Wierenga said that Katie and some of her friends were Katherine, is so patient with me. It is by my learning exact procedures for various pro­ cedures that I can correct a mistake that I make. In other words. I am learning to have the white cane get the infor­ mation needed and to trust that information. I ended up going on so­ meone’s driveway. She was close behind or ahead to be handy, but she let me go up the cement driveway You have to keep your sense of direction as to N, S. E or W. and as to where the street is. So. if you see me wandering up your driveway, with Katherine close behind me. don't panic. I am not a salesman — just a mixed up person who goofed. It’s such a wonderful challenge and when I actually do something right I feel ten feel tall, and am so pleased up to Lake Leelenau golfing and having a good time. Betty Koeplinger said that daughter Missy moved into a new home this weekend. Everyone pitched in to help Well, folks. I goofed again. I am trying to set up a system of taking the news, not losing the news, and again this week I got the new> on Monday, went to call the rest of you folks and couldn't find the tape that I had put down the particulars. So 1 am working on another system that I can't goof up or lose. I think that I found some news that I had lost about Neva and Bill Kenyon. They had taken a ferry across to Wisconsin, went up to the Dells and had a very relaxing time. Now, I am working on crossing streets with my white cane. My instructor. with my lazy head that it is do­ ing so well, and stop balking at having to really do some memory work and doing it well. I am learning to trust my cane much more and remembering so much more so that I feel I may eventually become more independent Life is so very good and I am so grateful for all the wonderful help that is available Well. I will get a hold of all of you next week. Have a good week and be grateful for all of your blessings. A big hug to all of you wonderful folks. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45a.m.. 11:00a.m. A 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east ol M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School...............................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11 00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Awana................................................................................6:45p.m. ftuiuca United iircll|r(it QH|urd| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor Phone 891-9259 Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00 a m. 4 11:00 a.m. Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Worship Service......10:00 a.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 ‘The GhurcA where everybody ts somebody and Jesus Christ b Lord" Sunday School...........................................<>30 a m. Sunday Morrung Worship....................... 10 30 am. Sunday Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 p.m Wed Midweek Prayer & Boe Study....... 700 p m (tov Dotxcr Pastor Stove jocoon taO Pastor < jxrtor Muse Dr "God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School WOOa.m Morning Worship .......................1100 a.m. Evening Worship...................... 600 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: ' TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director 891-8119 891-8028 708 West Main Street Saturday Evening Mass.................................5:00 p.m. Children's Church/Youth Worship (hiring morning services; Caraway S( puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. “People Who Care" 908 West Main Middleville, 16 mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...............................7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Sunday School.................................... 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m. (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..................9:30 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service................ 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.................. 8:30 a m. Sunday School................................................. 11:15a.m. Sunday School............................................... 9*5*-mEvening Worship Service.................... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church 795-3667 GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middlevilte Early Morning Worship Middleville Worship Middlevilte Vocation Btbte School 9:30 8 30 11 00 8 30 am am am am Sunday Worship 10 00 am Sunday School 11:15 am Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler "Family Night” Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rrkvani, Joyful (Ehr COlrf ®imr ftIjodisI (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes..........7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 — 6 00 pm Inspiring, Paulite, The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave .Church School, ALj-vCIJqF Sunday.......................................... 10:00a.m. o « Morning Wondup.......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.......... 6 00 p.m Wed. Fellowship........... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 3, 1993 / Page 5 Wolverton • Brown united in marriage Lisa Celeste Wolverton and Rex Alan Brown were united in marriage on Saturday. Jan. 2. 1993. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Wolver­ ton of Middleville and Dr. and Mrs Jack Brown of Hastings. Shelly and Erin Wolverton served as maids of honor. Janine Briggs. Katie Kowalczyk and Karyn (Elies) Shultz were bridesmaids. Best man was Michael Brown. Groomsmen were Michael Begg. Troy Dal man. Pat Howard, and Jonathan Schimmel. David and Cindy Wilcox served as master and mistress of ceremonies. Lisa is a graduate of Western Michigan Universi­ ty. Rex is a graduate of Michigan Slate University and Northwestern University Medical School orthodics pro­ gram. He is employed by Mary Free Bed Orthodics Prosthetics. The couple resides in Caledonia. Robinsons to mark 65th anniversary Elmer ond Violet Robinson of Hastings will observe their 65th wedding anniversary Wednesday. Aug. 4. They were married on Aug. 4, 1928, at the home of the groom's parents, 1120 South Broadway. The Robinsons will celebrate the milestone with immediate family members and neighbors Wednes­ day. Cards and letters of congratulations may be sent to their home at 1111 South Park, Hastings, 49058. Wed., Aug. 4th 11 am to 7 pm to Welcome... Kristi Erb Electrologist Join Kristi during our open house to learn about perma­ nent hair removal. She will be happy to answer any questions. You will also receive a free brochure. Kristi will be available Wednesday and Thursday for appointments or free consultations. Halls to celebrate 25th anniversary You need quality products (at low prices) to help you look your best! The children of Norm and Esther Hall invite family and friends to an open house Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Good News Baptist Church in Cutlerville from 2 to 5 p.m., in honor of their 25 years of marriage. The couple have 14 children, Norma and Dave Scott, Alan and Sue Hall, Gary and Alice VanTuinen, Jim Hall, Gayle and Paul Kayser, Tina Petersen, Carol and Jerry Coon, Kevin Hall, Nancy and Randy Walsh, Marcia Young, Nancy and Scott Niewiadomski, Patricio Hall, Cheryl Hall, and Marilyn and Mick Thompson. They also have 32 grandchildren. They are here! 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Ironically. mostw respondents did not -know an elderly family member whose driving ability was affected by advancing age The survey also found that: - More than half of the respondents think freeways are in “average” condition and a quarter indicated they are in “good” condition; - Almost 75 percent favor reallocation of existing state spending for road recontruc tion projects; - More than 60 percent op­ pose increased slate taxes for road reconstruction projects; - About half believe more police officers should patrol Michigan's roads; - More than 80 percent think police officers at least “sometimes” violate speed limits without any job-related reason; -Nearly half believe traffic safety is treated as a high priority by state government; and - More than half support a law that would require bicycle riders to wear helmets Streff noted that women generally showed stronger support for traffic safety policies than men. who were more likely to report risk­ taking behavior, such as speeding and drunk driving Also, respondents over 70 tended to report safer drivingrelated behavior and were more supportive of traffic safety policies than other age groups, while those under 21 were less consistent in their views. (I More than half of the respondents think freeways are in average' condition and a quarter indicated they are in good' condition. ’’ “These young drivers voic­ ed majority support for the legality of radar detectors and. at the same time, were among the age groups most likely to report a desire for more police patrols.” Streff said. “They also reported the second highest frequency of drinking to intoxication and yet their support of a zero BAC limit for drivers under age 21 was among the highest of any age group. Likewise, they voiced the strongest op­ position to a youth driving curfew, as might be expected, but at the same time, gave ma­ jority support to graduated driver licensing for young beginning drivers. " In addition to Streff. other researchers who contributed to the study include Lisa J. Molnar. Robert H. Schulz and Carl Christoff. It was spon­ sored by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. A NEW VISION IN FAMILY PRACTICE... DR. CARLOS ALFARAZ WAYLAND MEDICAL CENTER Mueller* Elmhirst Mulder ■ Vugteveen Madeline M. Mueller will marry David Lyn Elmhirst on Saturday. Aug. 7. Madeline and David are from Paonia, Color. Madeline is the daughter of Charles Mueller and Marjorie Mueller of Linden. Mich. David is the son of Russ and Marilyn Elmhirst of Caledonia. Madeline graduated from Linden High School and Nor­ thwestern University in Evanston. III. David graduated from Skyline High School in Long­ mont, Colo, and the Universi­ ty of Colorado in Boulder. Colo. David is a music teacher at Paonia High School in Colorado. Madeline is a music teacher at Hotchkiss High School in Colorado. Wedding vows will be ex­ changed by Teri Rae Mulder and Troy Colin Vugteveen Aug. 28 in Artesia. Calif. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mel Mulder of Walnut Creek. Calif. She is a graduate of Biola University with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. The future groom is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Stan Vugte­ veen of Caledonia. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, and with a master s degree ir. marriage and family counsel­ ing from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif. Mr and Mft. Pete Weller of Sunfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jameson of Lake Odessa, are proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Sara Lyn Weller, and son. Jeffrey Eugene Jameson Both arc 1993 Lakewoof graduates Sara is employed at Carl’s Supermarket in Sunfield and Jeff is employed at Davidson Plyforms Inc. of Grand Rapids An Oct 16. 1993 wedding is planned Junglas ■ MacBeth plan to wed An Aug. 28 wedding is be-' ing planned for Chris Junglas and David MacBeth of Delton. The bride-to-be is a 1987 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is working as an insurance claims adjuster at The Baker Agency Inc. The future groom is a 1988 graduate of Plainwell High School and is working as a foreman at Marshall Plastic ou care for your family more than anyone can possibly imagine. That’s why Pennock Hospital and Blodgett Medical Center have collaborated to bring you Wayland Medical Center. We are committed to meeting the diverse healthcare needs of your family and the coqypunity, so we have expanded family practice services to Wayland. We understand your level of concern and how important it is that you have a physician you can trust with your family’s health. Our doctors provide you and your family with personalized care that exceeds the highest expectations. Y Film inc. The parents of the future bride and groom are Norm Junglas of Middleville. Sylvia Wolf of Grand Rapids and Vicki Grant of Hastings. Reception set for Dale and Lisa Boulter We are proud to announce Dr. Carlos Alfaraz as a new member of the medical staff al Pennock Hospital. His new office is conveniently located in Wayland. Dr. Alfaraz joins our exceptional team of family practice specialists who work together to help families in the community maintain their overall wellness. Our physicians' professional expertise, combined w ith the latest technology av ailabie at our hospital and Way land Medical Center, ensures that the healthcare needs of your family w ill be met. When you need a family physician that pro\ides quality health care with a personal touch, call Dr. Alfaraz at the Wayland Medical Center at 792-3475 DR. CARLOS ALFARAZ ... ANOTHER REASON TO CHOOSE PENNOCK HOSPITAL. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green Sc • Hastings. Ml 4908S Dale Boulter Jr., son of Dale and MaryLou Boulter, and Lisa Humphries, daughter of Jacqueline Humpries, were united in marriage on Nov. 7, 1992. in Bremerton, Wash Dale has just finished a four year tour of duty in the U.S. Pacific submarine fleet and has moved with Lisa and their son Taylor back to Michigan to begin their new life. On Saturday. Aug. 7. a reception will be held in their honor from I to 7 p m. at Dale and Mary Lou Bkoulters home All friends and family are invited. □ cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834’ 4? © �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 3, 1993 I Page 7 AREA OBITUARIES M.J. (Gene) Lynch Joseph Lee Wilson MIDDLEVILLE - loseph Lee Wilson, 38, of Middlevil­ le, passed away July 29, 1993 at home with his parents. Mr. Wilson was bom on September 24, 1954 in Grand Rapids, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Wilson. He was raised in the Gun Lake Area and attended Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1972. Mr. Wilson was employed at Bay Pointe Restuarant. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary (Schulek) Wilson. Mr. Wilson is survived by his parents, Jack and Patricia Wilson of Middleville; his sisters and brothers: Charles (Joyce) Wilson of Middleville, Rene (Jay) Robertson of Hast­ ings, Michele Mann of Caledo­ nia, Randy (Tina) Wilson of Greenville, Steven Wilson of Middleville, Julie Ann Wilson of Wayland. Joe was a thoughtful, loving and caring son, brother and uncle. 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Mass of Christian burial was held Monday morning August 2, 1993, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Gun Lake with Father William Fitzgerald as Celebrant. Interment at Church Cemetery. Scripture Service was held Sunday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. and Steve Ray, Donald Lynch, Joyce and Ronnie Miller, Paula and Richard Mullins, David Lynch, Barry and Kay Lynch, William Carter, Cathy Lynch; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Dennis and Dot Lynch, Ron and Maryrose Lynch; sister, Myra and Bill Burley. Funeral services were held at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Monday, July 26, with Pastor Carroll Fowler officiating. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. MIDDLEVILLE - M. J. (Gene) Lynch, 69, of 8115 Shaw Lake Road, Middleville, passed away Friday, July 23, 1993 at Springbrook Manor in Grand Rapids. Mr. Lvnch was bom on March 15, 1924 in Danville, Illinois, the son of Marion J. Lynch, Sr. and Edith Fulton Lynch. He was married to Constance Fischer Lynch. He was employed as an insurance adjuster for Michi­ gan Claim Service. Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife, Connie; children: Douglas and Sue Lynch, Diane RITE AID "Dexter," o tri-color Beogle mix, already has a nose for hunting. He was found out snooping around on Mile Rood. He is just one of the many fine animals cur­ rently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to moke a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. 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PAPERMATE FLEXGRIP PEN PEN-TAB POLY binder LUNCH TOTE ASST COLORS 1/2 INCH WIDE ASSORTED 7Qc > £99 For the Rite Aid Pharmacy nearest you...call 1-800-4-DRUGSTORES �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 3, 1993 'It Was a Dark and Stormy Night’ Village Players’ next production scheduled for August 13*14 An eccentric old codger who gets "restless" during stormy weather usually makes his er­ ratic condition even stranger with a little home brew. One dark and stormy night as lightning strikes and the wind howls, he pines for his longlost love. "Effie." The rest of the plot of "Il's a Dark and Stormy Night" centers on mysterious happen­ ings when young ladies come to the spooky inn in answer to an advertisment for a nurse for an "unusual paitient.” With the road washed out during the storm leaving ev­ eryone at the inn marooned, eerie happenings and bizarre things make appearances in the third production staged by the Village Players of Middleville. Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday. Aug. 14 are the play dates with the curtain going up each night at 8 p.m. at the Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium. 3385 Bender Road Middleville. Tickets are available at the Community Education Department at Thornapple Kellogg High School, from any cast member or at the door. THIS WEEK S SPECIAL... 22 cu. ft. Refrigerators With Bottom Freezers $ ARQ Starting at OO Delivered 500 Arlington {M 37) Middleville • (1000' South ol Gavin Chev.) All seats are S4. The cast includes Helen Wingier as Hepzibah Saltmarsh: Darleen Schellinger as Arabella Saltmarsh. Suzanne McIntyre as Olive; Bob Wenger, Ebenezer; Maggie Benjamin. Jane Adams; Julie Coon, Mary Shaw; Wall Eavey, Snell: David Timm, Ed Perkins; Jerri Otto. Dorothy Blake; Kat Mahar, Belle Malibu; Doug Brinks, Dawson; Mike Bremer, Uncle Silas; Pete Osborne. Smiling Sam; and Fiona Bundy as Euphemia. Directing is Laural Merlington. The Village Players was formed in late 1990, with its first production "Everybody's Crazy" in 1991. In 1992, they presented "Bull in a China Shop.” OPEN Mon UtoH.Toei .Thur* , Fri llto6,Wed 11 to 8. Sai 9 to 3 AMANA • GE • WHIRLPOOL • ROPER • CROSLEY • TAPPAN • CALORIC • FR1GIDAIRE CENTRAL AIR! ’a'I mV- xncHFaMMc 1 23OO6/B6M • 16x70’ • 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Garden Tub • Skylights • Large Living Room a a /V /K ; Brasses • Up-grade Carpet SOI QQQ A JJ SPRING COVE® ------------------ CALL SANDRA AT:----------------- TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 850 PINE CREEK. MIDDLEVILLE T. Wm. Hefferan. C.P.M.. Property Mgmt. inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 Ebenezer Saltmarsh (Bob Wenger) has run out of home made hootch and cousins Arabella (Darlene Schellinger, left) and Hepzibah aren’s sure what he’ll do next. Caledonia Tops Mi. No. 546 news — Meeting for July 20. Gloria opened with an article from Reders Digest. We welcomed Dorothy’s sister Pat. She’s visiting from Arizona. Best weight losses for tonight were by Pam, runner up Ruth W. and Kops Ruth J. Ruth J also has 10 weeks of perfect atten­ dance and Marily won the HaHa box. Congratulations ladies’ You’re fantastic. Keep up the great work. Positive action is to reduce your salt intake. Clean up crew is Dawn and Carole. We are still walking to Arizona and have 225 mile to go Gloria opened the topic by reading a prayer and then ask­ ing each of us to describe our successes and failures for the last two weeks. Pam, who has worked very hard to take off the weight since she joined a few weeks ago, shared her “secrets” with us. “Do en­ joyable exercises, eat sensibly and keep motivated!” She’s always excited, especially when the scales reflect her determination to succeed! Also keep busy! We closed with a song. We meet Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weight in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church. 250 Vine St. Please join us. Questions? Call Glorida at 698-2914. OPEN Wednesday August 4th 6 to 8 PM REAL ESTATE MLS — 11830 WOODSIDE — MIDDLEVILLE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH COLOHIAL 1.6 ocres, full basement, 2 cor garage, In ground swimming pool, just 3 years old! .............................................. Price slashed to $109,900.00. Dir. : Cherry Valley to Green Ik. M. weit I mi Io Woodiide. folio* ngnt For more information call Kevin Meaton, Yankee Pride Real Estate 795-7274 or 941-8152 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 3, 1993 / Page 9 ■■■■ SIDEWJl n < MILE '■> SMt Lt oMILE Look for our... IN-STORE Sidewalk Specials! Caledonia Auto Parts... SIIIDEWaWK sale Thursday • Friday • Saturday • August 5th-6th-7th — GREAT BUYS — 'FOR ALL YOUR CAR & TRUCK CARE NEEDS' All Summer Merchandise Marked Down to SELL! Our newest line... PLUS SIZES /? Complete line of Parts and Accessories and Car Care Products NEW FOR FALL... Coordinates • Dresses • Sweaters & Accessories - ARRIVING EVERY DAY! 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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 to 8 Monday Friday 85 Saturday, 9-3 & ^Co-sponsored by: FARROW'S S rock COUNTRY • BLUES • WHATEVER! A M "Best Burgers in Town 114 E. MAIN STREET, CALEDONIA 891-8328 Open Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-Midnight, Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.2 a.m. — �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 3, 1993 Robert Watson likes business ‘up in the air' The skies are just no limit for Caledonia area balloon pilot by Barbara Gall Vicky and Robert Watson are especially proud of these two trophies won this year in hot air balloon competition. Vicky is holding the fifth-place trophy from the Battle Creek International Hot Air Balloon Championships and 'Woody' holds the trophy for his fourth-place finish in the Great lakes Regional Championship. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available Staff Writer In Frank Baum’s classic Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz the so-called "wizard" awed the Munchkins when he floated into their city in a hot air balloon. Robert "Woody" Watson, owner and pilot of Sky American balloons in Caledonia, doesn’t pretend to be a supernatural being, but he won’t deny there is some "wizardry" involved in flying a hot air balloon. But the "magic" is not really magic at all, he said, just the result of hard work and patiently learning all the skills a good pilot must know. "One of the things I really love about hot air balloon competition is that you have to take this piece of equip­ ment and do things with it that other people don’t think you can do," he said. Today, the Caledonia busi­ nessman is enjoying both competitive and commercial success with the big balloons, ail the while "doing something I really love to do." Aided by a ground crew that includes his wife, Vicky, Watson this year took a fourth place in the Great Lakes Regional Hol Air Balloon Championships, and then in July, achieved his personal best by taking a fifth place overall in the Battle Creek International Hot Air Balloon Championships. He finished first among all Michigan pilots in that race, and finished ahead of all for­ eign pilots. Placing among the world's top 10 balloon pilots is the MALL OF AMERICA Air Inclusive Packages Include: Round trip airfare from Grand Rapids Choice of hotel for two nights Mall of America Value Book Hotel taxes Bonus miles with Northwest. Great for getting an early start with birthdays, anniversaries, or even Christmas Shopping. Flights leave on Fridays and Saturdays. Call now for availability and rates. ------------------- ----- ——----------------- 1 ARC IATA ASTA Monday Fnday 8-5. Saturday 8 30-12 Noon Sky American balloon pilot Woody' Watson looks over a flight map used in a hot air balloon competition. Highways and power lines are outlined in red. and areas such as bird sanctuaries and dairy farms also are indicated. The target is plotted on the map, but the pilot must maneuver the balloon according to the prevailing winds at the time ne is in the air. fulfillment of one of Watson s cherished goals since 1981, when he first flew in the Battle Creek competition. "We've been right up there several times, but I was never able to break into the top 10," he said. "Now, we've just got go go after number one. In any ma­ jor event, the initial goal is to make the top 10, and then, eventually to win it all." Watson also qualified this year for the 1994 hot air bal­ loon national championship. He was eligible to race in the nationals this year, too, but was unable to attend. Though placing in the top five of the the international championship was special, he also is very proud of his re­ gional finish, calling the Great Lakes Regional one of the toughest in the country. He gives plenty of credit for his racing successes to his crew, and especially to Vicky. He explained that in the in­ ternational competition, the pilots are assigned from one to four "tasks" to complete each day of the week. The tasks consist of flying to des­ ignated targets, and then, without landing, maneuver close enough to the target, an "X", that the pilot can try to hit it with a small bean bag. The "baggie" has a short ban­ ner on it with his race number. The distance between the target and the baggie s actual landing point is measured by the crew, under the watchful eye of an official competition observer. The overall winner of the competition is the pilot who averages the least total dis­ continued next page - SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 �solid base you build your business on." The Watsons diversified even further when in the win­ ter of 1989-90. they opened a hot tub dealership as a "winter business.” Operating at first out of their home, their Lifestyle Spas also has proved success­ ful for them, outgrowing first the Watsons' home and then a 29th Street location. Now Lifestyle Spas is located at 7380 Broadmoor in Caledonia, and their dealer­ ship has won several awards from the Softub parent com­ pany. While Watson never down­ plays the importance of hard work in achieving success, he concedes that the luck is in being at the right place at the right lime. "Vicky and I have been From previous page— tance from the targets after all the tasks are completed. Sometimes the targets are missed by inches, but other times’ the pilot might completely overshoot the target and lose valuable time trying to maneuver back for another try. Watson pointed out that his wife is a valuable partner radioing directions from the the ground. At Battle Creek, she played a vital role helping him find a target that was blocked from his vision by trees. Another time, the target accidentally was not placed at the correct coordinates, he said. Other members of his crew include Jim Mumper and Steve Mitchell, both from the Caledonia area. During the Battle Creek competition, Don and Trixie Spooner, who live in Battle Creek, also helped him and his crew prepare for the race with their knowledge of local roads and landmarks. Today. Watson not only finds personal satisfaction racing the balloons, but also enjoys commercial success flying the balloons for busi­ ness clients or individuals who hire him for a ride. His business didn't just in­ flate overnight, however. Watson saw his first hot air balloon in 1972 when one was launched as part of the Fourth of July celebration in Constantine. "I thought, 'What a wonder­ ful way to sec the country­ side."' he recalled. "But at that time, there just weren't any balloons around." It wasn't until 1977 that he actually went up for his first balloon ride, and he decided then and there that "whatever it took, I was going to get into it." He started flying the next year, and then bought his first balloon in 1980, even though he as yet didn’t have a com­ mercial license. "You find out what you have to do and then you learn it," he said of becoming a pi­ lot. "I loved flying then, and 1 still love it today. It started as fun, but when 1 realized that I could make some money at it, well, one thing led to another. People wanted us to take them for rides, and then we got some commercial customers." In 1981, Watson flew the Grand Rapids All-American City balloon for the Celebration on the Grand, and that, he said, gave him some The Sun and News, Middleville, very fortunate that our timing was right when we got into the hot air balloons, and then got into the cold air balloons early. When the balloon busi­ ness reversed in terms of prof­ itability, we slid right back into the hot air. and now we re doing well at both. "Softub was just supposed to be something to tide us over through the winter, but it. too. has been a great success for us. There again, we were lucky to get into this kind of hot tub early, and we’ve been very pleased at how well it's gone." But Watson s love clearly is in the hot air balloon competi­ tion. He played basketball and ran track in high school and college, and now he en­ joys the challenge of trying to outmaneuver the other pilots and reach the targets first. Ml / August 3, 1993 I Page 11 Racing also can be family affair. Not only does Vicky read the maps and call out landmarks from the ground, but their two sons can ride along in the "chase" vehi­ cle and cheer Dad's progress. "Racing really keeps you on your toes as a pilot." he said. "I think it's helped make me a better commercial pilot, too. You know that when you compete, whether for fun or in business, you can never quit working to get better. "I’ve been fortunate to win some big races, or place right at the top. But for all those successes there are plenty of times that I didn’t win. In business, as well as in sports competition, you have to re­ member that just because you did well today, doesn’t mean you'll do well tomorrow. "That’s competition." Middleville Village Council appoints new planning member bv Margaret Fowler Watson used this balloon to compete in the Battle Creek International Hot Air Balloon Championships, where he placed fifth among approximately 100 top pilots from all over the world. good exposure. "Building the business was a slow process with a few lucky breaks," he said. At about this time, the Watsons branched out into cold air balloons, the other as­ pect of their balloon enter­ prise. Cold air balloons arc for display and don't leave the ground, he explained. They’re the balloons used in parades and as promotional attention-getters. Today, they come in a myriad of special shapes, but originally they just looked like hot air balloons sitting on the ground or a roof. Watson said that in the mid-80s most of the focus was on the hot air balloons, and the cold air balloon business was just waiting to be developed. "There was not a lot of money in racing the hot air balloons either. There was a lot of competition, so we fo­ cused on the cold air busi­ ness." The Watsons' big break in that area was a promotional cold air balloon they dis­ played as part of President Reagan's campaign to get people involved in cities. U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh contacted Watson after seeing one of his cold air balloons in Ohio, and hired him to put up a display at the U.S. Steel plant. "They loved it, gave us a great recommendation, took a beautiful photo, and then paid me to do it," he said. He went on to help develop the popular "shaped" balloons and generally increase the use of cold air balloons in promo­ tions. "We still did a lot of hot air flying, but we stuck to some standards in our business and charged accordingly," he said. "Some pilots were charging really low rates, but you just can’t keep balloons going commercially unless you make enough to keep the bal­ loons in good shape.” He said that as hot air pilots’ balloons began to wear out and they could not afford to replace them, many of them also began turning to the cold air balloon business. "Pretty soon, they were driving down the prices in that area, too," Watson said, shaking his head. "So, we reversed a little, and soon we were back get­ ting more commercial hot air business in addition to our cold air balloons. We’ve been growing ever since. Now we re getting repeal and refer­ ral business, and that’s the Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council appointed Bruce Augustine to fill the last vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Because of resignations and John Mugridge’s appointment to the Village Council, the commission has been running at least one member short for the past year, said P&Z Chairman Eldon Newmyer. Augustine has been in the Middleville area most of his life. He grew up on Barlow Lake and is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg Schools. He and his wife, Terri, along with their 17-month-old son have lived in Middleville for about 2Vi years. Augustine worked with Village President Lon Myers at Bradford White. Their lunch time conversations got him interested in some day serving on the commission. Unfortunately. Augustine was one of the 75 workers who were laid off from Brad­ ford White recently. He has a positive outlook about the layoff. "Now is a good time for me ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first” CARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member ol the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698-7242 _________ 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia BIG AUGUST TIRE SALE! ONLY AT TIRES-R-US! Everything on Sale! Must clear out to make room for new stock PLUS- ALL SEASON RADIAL IMAGE studio Welcomes... 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St • Byron Center Plaza Phone 878 1 896 y matrix property behind Milage hall, the council re-opened the issue from an earlier meeting that banned truckers using that area for parking The vote was unanimous and the council did make Aug 15 as the effective date for their ruling One of the main concerns was the liability of the village if anything happend on the property to get involved because I have a lot of time to learn.” he said. The Augustines enjoy bicycling around Middleville on their mountain bikes, with a helmet-clad Tyler strapped in a child seat on the back. Tonights public hearing and commission meeting will be his first official acts. Due to some response from truckers who have been park ing on the unpaved village 3765 11th St (format^ Ken's Tires) lt-37 (next ESIritzo-n-UO 79^3550 niff 792-4377 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 3, 1993 Middleville Official Village Council Minutes ' July 13, 1993 President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Broy, French, Mudgridge. Oliver, Schellinger, and VondenBerg Absent: None. Guests Mr. ond Mrs Rick Sines ond Morgoret Fowler from the Sun ond News Minutes of the June 22. 1993 meeting were approved os corrected. Thomas Johnson, Village auditor ond Council reviewed the Village 1992 audit Discus­ sion ond questions held. Virginia Sines approached Council on purchasing Village property located on Irving Rood Discussion held. Schellinger, Chairperson of the property committee recommended ond moved that Council place a Public Notice in the loco) papers to accept bids of minimum $5,000 00 for the property ond Council will accept the bids of 10 days after notice is published. Support by French Ayes oil Carried. Oliver moved that Council ap­ prove the invoice of $315.00 sunmitted by the Clerk for 45 hours of transcribing. Support by VondenBerg. 2 ayes and 4 nays Motion defeated Oliver moved that Council res­ cind the previous motion to ter­ minate Gerald Britten with benefits to be determined at such time as the exact terms of Mr. Britten's employment ore known. Council is requesting a response by August 1. 1993 as to whether Mr. Britten is going to return. Support by French Ayes all. Carried Mugndge moved that the printed bills be paid. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes oil. Carried. Mugridge moved the follow ing transfer be allowed. General to Pay roll. $20.000.00 Support by Schellinger. Ayes all. Carried. Mugndge moved that Council redeem sewer bonds prior to maturity on October I. 1993. as stated in ordinance 6104. Money from sewer bonds reserve plus a portion of the 2 mil Sewer Debt Reserve from 1993 property taxes shall be used to redeem said bonds. Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the June Police Activity Report. Council ond Manager Manshum reviewed the Manager's Report. French moved that Council ap­ prove the replacement of INVITATION TO BID for SNOW REMOVAL Thornapple Kellogg School will accept bids for SNOW REMOVAL based on a three year contract This will include the High School, Middle School, Page. West and McFall Elementary, Bender bus and Maintenance Com­ plex Must be able to remove snow and furnish a copy of liability insurance SUBMIT BIDS by August 16, 1993 at 4:00 p.m. to: THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL ATTN: ALICE JANSMA 3885 BENDER ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Village sidwewolks for on ap­ proximate cost of $13,550.90. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Corned. Schellinger moved that Coun­ cil not allow parking of any vehicles on Village property unless otherwise designated Support by Mugndge Ayes all. Carried With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Schellinger Ayes all. Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (200) July 15, 1993 President Myers called the Public Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present French. Mugridge, Oliver, Schellinger. and VondenBerg. Absent. Bray Guests: Linda French, Kathleen Oliver. Margaret Fowler from the Sun ond News The purpose of the Public Hearing is to allow for public comment on the Village's pro­ posal to expand it's wastewater treatment system. Hearing turned over to Tom Newhof to explain the type of system Council is proposing and answer any questions public or Council has. Tom Newhof. Mike Fuller, and Council reviewed the Amend­ ment No. 1 to the Project Plan. Including, service ond popula­ tion projection, wastewater plant improvements, wastewater collection system improvements, user charge system and schedule. Discussion held Broy entered meeting at 7:30 p.m. With no further discussion, Oliver moved for adjournment. Support by Bray Ayes all. Car­ ried. Public Hearing adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (201) July 15. 1993 President Myers colled the special meeting to order at 7:39 p.m. Present: Broy. French. Mugridge Oliver, Schellinger and VondenBerg Absent: None. Guests: Linda French, Kathleen Oliver, Margaret Fowler from the Sun ord News Tom Newhof and Mike Fuller from Prein and Newhof. Purpose of the special meeting is to adopt the Amend­ ment No. 1 to the Project Plan. Broy moved that Council adopt the alternative A of Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan. Sup­ port by French. Ayes all. Carried. With no further discussion. President Myers adjourned the special meeting at 7:43 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (203) Middleville Village running ‘parallel track’ for sewer low interest financing by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Middleville Village Manager Ev Manshum and the Village Council are not ready to give up compteteh on the possibility of getting lot* interest financing from the State Revolving Fund for the village sewer project. “We have heard both good and bad about our likelihood of getting funding from the SRF.” said Manshum “It seems to change from day to day.” “They (SRF) are really try ing hard to get us financed through their program,” he continued. "But we don’t want to plan for that and then be left without the financing and still facing the Nov. 15. 1994. deadline set by the Department of Natural Resources for completion of our system." Manshum and several other village officials met with Tom Leep at the Plainfield DNR office last week to discuss the possibility of giving the village an extension for completion. But Manshum said it was clear that the exisiting deadline would remain. "Meanwhile, we’re runn­ ing on a parallel track to be See Sewer, Page 13 Dance class gets ‘stomp’ of approval — NOTICE — The beauty of country line dancing is that no one gets lost in the shuffle. Thirtytwo Caledonia area residents recently got together and hired Jackie Holton of Hudsonville to teach them the Hudson Stomp’ (in picture), the Electric Slide,’ the South Side Shuffle,’ the Cowboy Boogie’ and the Chocolate City Shuffle. The sixweek session just ended, but by popular request, a follow-up session already is underway at the Post 305 Legion Hall. (Photo courtesy Marie Graham.) 611 Grand Rapids Street (3 parcels) - Commencing at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which is 132 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, of Keelers Addi­ tion, thence North 60 feet, thence East 132 feet, thence South 60 feet, thence West 132 feet to the beginning. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES Please take notice that the Village of Middleville has petitioned the Barry County Board of Commissioners to alter the boundaries of the Village of Middleville by the addition of the following described parcel now located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan: Southeast 1/4, of the Northwest 1/4, of Section 23 Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which lies 66 feet North of the Northwest Corner of Lot 2, Block 20, of Keelers Addi­ tion to Middleville. Thence due North 66 feet, thence 89 degrees 59’ East 132 feet, thence South 66’ thence South 89 degrees 59’ West 132 feet to the point of beginning. Beginning 66 feet North, 132 feet East of the Northwest cor­ ner of Block 20, Keelers Addition to Middleville, thence North 132 feet, thence East 66 feet, thence South 132 feet, thence West 66 feet to point of beginning. Section 23 Town 4 Nortn, Range 10 West. 613 Grand Rapids Street - The North 60 feet of the South 120 feet of a part of the Southeast 1/4, of the Northwest 1/4, of Section 23 Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: begin­ ning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street, thence 132 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition, thence North 180 feet, thence North 89 degrees 59’ East 132 feet, thence South 180 feet, thence South 89 degrees 59’ West 132 feet to the beginning. 615 Grand Rapids Street - Beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which lies 252 feet North of the Nor­ thwest comer of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition, thence North 60 feet, thence East 132 feet, thence South 60 feet, thence West 132 feet to the beginning. The Barry County Board of Commissioners invites all those interested to appear before the Board to be heard when the Board considers the Village of Middleville’s petition on August 10, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. in its chambers, Mezzanine Level, Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml. Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk The Yankee Springs Twp. Board of the Town­ ship of Yankee Springs will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0276 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1993. The hearing will be held on August 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Yankee Springs Twp. Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 3.0% over such revenues gener­ ated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ ing. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to esta­ blish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. Public comment is welcome at this meeting. This notice is published by: Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 616-795-9091 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 3, 1993 / Page 13 Four injured in Whitneyville Road two-car accident, Thursday 1 I MhJ’J W TC j 1 1 / Local 4-H winners at Barry Fair Four people, including two children, were hurt, but not critically injured, in this accident Friday at the intersection of Whitneyville Rood and Parmalee. Four people, including two children, were taken by am­ bulance to the hospital for treatment following a two-car accident Thursday at the in­ tersection of Whitneyville Road and Parmalee. Witnesses said that a 1984 Escort driven by Carl Mcrsman of Middleville was southbound on Whitneyville when it turned left onto Par malee and into the path of the second vehicle, which was northbound on Whitneyville Barry County police did not release the name of the driver of the second vehicle, jn which two children, aged eight and three-years-old, were passengers Mersman was alone in the Escort. Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Ted DeMott said that all four victims were con­ scious when he arrived on the scene, but that they suffered many lacerations, some of which may have been severe. 4-H winners from the Middleville area are, front row, from left. James DeWitt, Lisa DeWitt and Lou Ann DeWitt, who are all members of the K-9 club and Young Clovers ribbon winners. Middle row: Brian Hannan, of Trail Dusters; Tom Steensma of Barry Good Rabbits, Middleville Clovers and Rabbit Habit; Betsy Steensma, of Middleville Clovers; and Gwen Juerink, Barry Good Rabbits. Last row: Mike DeWitt, of K-9; Rene Ellinger, Middleville Clovers; Jennifer Wieringa, Middleville Clovers; Erin Haase, of Barry Good Rabbits; and Keri Jeurink, of Barry Good Rabbits. Thornapple Twp. Emergency Services benefit golf outing collects $1,157 Emergency personnel and neighbors comfort an in­ jured three-year-old as she is prepared for an am­ bulance trip to the hospital. The official police report on the accident was not available before press time. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services is $1,157 nearer to purchasing another “heart start” after a golf fund-raiser last month. Twenty-six teams of four golfers each matched their strokes at a scramble touma ment at Mullenhurst Golf Course on July 17. “We were really pleased with the turnout for this year’s outing,” said Bob Bouwhuis, organizer of the event. Besides prizes for the top three teams, Bouwhuis said they had a little fun by presen- Caledonia Tops No. 546 news Paul Gibson to celebrate 80th on Aug. 5 Meeting for July 27. There was an early weigh in before meeting at the Caledonia Park for the Summer Picnic. Two guests were welcomed, Linda and Calvin. Prayers were said for those who have ill loved ones and hope for speedy recoveries. Last week I forgot to con­ gratulate Pam for 10 pounds off. Way to go Pam! Keep up the great work! We are also saying goodbye to Kathy F. and Dawn. Both say thank you for your support. Paul Gibson will be 80 years old on Thursday, Aug. 5. His wife and family are planning to celebrate with him the following weekend, Sun­ day, Aug. 8. when they will have a family dinner at his home. He would enjoy cards from relatives and friends which may be sent to 4631 Robert­ son Road. Middleville. Middleville softball standings- COUPON J.R.’s Classic Clean |2 “LEAVE THE DETAILS TO US” Auto & Boat Detailing and Mobile Home Wash I _ I Wash & wax complete interior. Detailing I & engine degrease. s500 Off DETAIL1'1' With This Coupon • Expires Aug 31 ’For passenger cars only I I 4550 92nd St Caledonia, Ml 49316 Glorida said an opening prayer and invited everyone to help themselves. We enjoyed low-cal foods from main dishes to desserts. Every thing was delicious. We missed those who were unable to at­ tend. Entertainment was pro­ vided by Alice P. and Pam. Thank you ladies. We meet Tuesday 5:30 to 8 p.m. (weigh in 5:30 to 6:45) in the basement of the United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Please join us. Questions? Call Gloria at 698-2914. ting the highest scoring team with a live turkey that was donated by Gary Otto. Other area businesses who were sponsors for the fourth annual golf outing include Ace Hardware, Arby’s, Ber­ nard Blough Auto, Big Boy. Bushwacker, Byron Center Hotel. Cappon’s, County Post, Crystal Flash, Curly Cone, Felpausch, Flying Horseshoe Riding Ranch, Gavin Chevrolet, Geukes Market, Grooming Den, Gun Lake Miniature Golf, Hair We Are, Hastings City Bank, Health ‘N’ Wealth Coop. Hodges Jewelry, Joe’s LP Gas, Kow Patties, Last Resort, Michigan State Parks, Middle Villa Inn, Mountain Falls Putt-Putt, Mullenhurst Golf Course, Music Center, Gary Otto, Tom Otto’s j_ zB W-L Monday ...6-2 Cal. State Bank Swamp Fox Lounge . ....7-4 Mason/Dav is Line....... ...64 Fnsbee Sign and Cabinet Shop.. . ....4-5 Beebe Shoe Repair . ...5-6 Fate investments.......... ....4-7 Weesie’s....................... ....3-7 Wessie’s 16. Fnsbee Sign and Cabinet Shop 8. Swamp Fox 8. Weesie’s 2; Caledonia State Bank 9, Mason Davis Line 8; Beebe Shoe Repair 21. Fate Insestments 15. Tuesday Ed’s Body/Shear ...10-1 Pleasure.................... Swamp Fox Lounge... ...10-1 Gun Ridge G.C.......... ..... 1A Kow Parties................. ...... 4-7 Gavins.......................... ...... 2-9 Pastoors....................... ...0-11 Scores Gun Ridge Golf Course 11, Gavins 3; Swamp Fox 18, Kow Patties 4; Ed’s Body/Shear Pleasure 17, Pastoors 9. Turkey Farm. Pasloor’s, Pharmacy Care. Phil’s Pizza, Plumb’s. Roughy’s Resort, * Sam’s Joint, Sea Shanty, Shamrock Tavern. Shear Pleasure. Sinke’s Service. State Bank of Caledonia, Thornapple Floral. Tires RUs, and Yo MaMa's. SEWER continued from Page 12 sure that financing will be available.” Manshum said. Village officials have set up a meeting this week to get things going if the sewer financing has to be obtained through bonds Manshum said he expects that they will know what route needs to be taken by mid­ October to early November. Caledonia Farmers Elevator ...donated a gas grill and picnic table to raffle at the Barry County Fair. 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Last Friday was a gorgeous, sunny day, just right for browsing for possible garage-sale treasurers. This couple took their time as they looked. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS MAINSTREET. „ MIDDLEVILLE • ANDOUES* • CoflectWes* • Pipataci •Swp' • Jewelry • Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 HOURS Tuesday Saturday 11 to 5. Friday night UU 8 pm. Sunday by chance Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT NEED APPROXIMATELY MONTH OF AUGUST 1993 Apply Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. caii 616/374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE eoe. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 3. 1993 / Page 15 proudly support our Youth Fair We Richard J. ChoryanOD "...A FAMILY TRADITION" Doctor of Optometry 113 E. Main St. Caledonia Kent County youth Fair August 7 - 14, 1993 & ~ ,3 891-9224 Seif Chevrolet, inc. 9365 Cherry Valley SE Caledonia SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 too AM Rsgistrstkxi for Dog Show ►X AN Dog Showmanship snd Obadiancs __ _________________ Raalh Show 8am 1£MX3 AM-4D0 PN Judging of aH non-tivastoc* axNbits (including Scarecrow and Barmer)............ Foreman Buifdmg Teen Leadership Judging (by appointment). .............................. Stage Area 'Exhibitors rnutt be present when fhe»r exhrbrf is ereiueted 'Exhibits trill be displayed m Club Booths SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 1.00-5:00 PM Rabbit Check In----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rabbit Bam 500 PM Flag Ra^ng Ceremony By VFW ...................................... Rag Poie Area 500-700 PN p«g RonN---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pwk Area Pre-sale tickets ’3-adult $5 6-12 $4. under 6 free At the door $1 more 4-H members or fair board members. 4-H Ext Of».ce 774-3265 600 PN Gospel Stage Entertainment • The Gospelai res"...Stage Tent MONDAY. AUGUST 9 • Sponsored by Fox 17 WXMI 891-9294 ERA All properties 9944 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-8778 Caledonia Standard wii? Auto Repair Service 9633 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-1496 Alto Farm Services, inc. 11567 Depot St., Alto 868-6030 AN ALL SUPERINTENDENTS OF ALL DIVISIONS • ALL CLUB LEADERS MEETING Stage Area tOO AN Arrival of Livestock • (Sale Livestock by KMX) AM. Breeding Livestock by 1200 Noon) 1000 AM Morse Judging (ABC GroupmgfFutunty)............................. Horse Arena Rabbit Breed Judging------------------------------ ---------------- ---- -------------------- ---- -------- ------------------------- Rabbit Bam WOO AM 500 PM Demonstrations (Public Speaking. Teen Leadership)............ Stage Area WOO AM-1200 Moen Poultry Pulkxum Testing Poultry Bam *X AM Goat Judging.................... Reath Bam (Costume Contest follows) 1200 Noon Weigh and Screen Of All Sale Animals .................... .......... _...................... Livestock Bams Registration for Fox 17 WXMI Field Day Livestock Arena 12.30 PM Horse Judging (Showmanship-Grand & Reserve Showmanship)........ Horse Arena 100 PM Judging of Club Booths ......................... ................................ .............. .......... ............................ Foreman Building 200 PM FOi 17 Field Days .................................... —........ Livestock Arena 400-700 PM W Light 95 7 Live Remote 400 PM Kent Speca! Riding Program ................................................................ Horse Arona 500 PM Carnival Rides Open too PM W Light Media Ceiebnty MdkOff Dairy Bam 600 PM Parade of Horse Oube......_.................. Horse Arena 8 45 PM Parade of Clubs (led by Drum 4 Bugle Corp) Begin at Foreman Bldg 700 PM Opening Ceremonies ........................ ............................... ....... —..................... Stage Tent Featuring M C • Maranda of Fox 17. Royal Court Presentation. Results of Scarecrow 4 Banner Contest. Fashion Show by 4-Hers will be entertainment Morse Judging (VeroatMty).................................. -.............................................................. Horse Arena TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 • HEALTH DAY • Sponsored by King Milling Company 8:30-7 X AM Schooling Horse Arena rat MB AM Novice Schooling ................ ................................................................................ ........... Horse Arena •00-11:16 AM Morse Judging (Jumping) ----------------- ................-------- ........................................ Horse Arena •OO AM 1200 Noon Horse Judging (Trail) ................................................................................................ Horse Arona tOO AM Swine Judging (Market Classes) ......................... Reath Bam Rabbit Judging ............ ...................................................... .... ....................................... ............. ........... -................ Rabbit Bam » 00 AM 4 00 PM Performing Arts Evaluate Stage Area Beef Steer Classes___ ______ _____ _____ ___________ .______ ___ ____________...................... Livestock Arena 1100 AM 700 PM Health Screening 8 Health information........................ —....... Tent by Rabbit Bam 1130 AM Horse Judging (Hunter Hack) ..........................----------------------------------------- ..............................Horse Arena 1200 Noon«00 PM Carnival Rides Unlimited $7.00 100-300 PM Horae Judging (Sloe* Seat Equitation)----------------------------------------------------------------------Horse Arena 200 PM Dairy BeetiFeeder Steers Class Livestock Arena boot Breeding Classes.................................... —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------livestock Arena 3.00-4 X PM Horse Judging (Reigning, .......................................... ............................ Horse Arena 4 XPM Kent Special Riding Program (KSRP) Horse Arena 5 XPM Goat Qua Bowl Stage Area •00-700 PM Warm-up .......................................... ................. ..................... ..................... Horse Arena 700 PM Horse Judging (Contesting Down & Back. Speed & Action)................................... —........................................ Horse Arena Swine Showmanship Sweetstakes • Swine Explorers Showmanship Exhibition • 4-H Youth Variety Show 8 X PM WOO PM Pacific Island Dancers Stage Area Caledonia Lumber Div. Caledonia Farmers Elevator Co. Clarksville Elevator ________ 891-8108________ ‘TF^ofessionalTFTharmacy 9864 Cherry Valley SE Caledonia 891-1116 Allstate The Good Hands People” *•. 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-8111 Caledonia village Hardware, inc. 9960 Cherry Valley Ave. Caledonia 891-9255 Caledonia Chiropractic Center 600 E. Main St., Caledonia 891-8153 Stauffer & wiggers insurance Agency, inc. 9365 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-9294 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 • AGRICULTURE DAY • Sponsored by Kent County Farm Bureau Snider's - Caledonia ^Commercial — Residential |K Satellite Systems 891-9292 Durkee Lumber 6071 Depot S.E. Alto, Michigan THURSDAY, AUG. 12 • Sponsored by Caledonia Auto Parts & Ed's Body Shop of Caledonia 868-6026 Devries Agency, inc. 800-1000 AM Horse Judging (Western Riding) ......................... ......... .......................... . .................. ................ —... Horse Arena 9 00 AM Poultry Judging (Meat Pena only)................................................................... — Poultry Barn Sheep Judging............................................................... ._........... „................ —............ Reath Bam 1000 AM Rabbit Showmanship Judging......................................................... Rabbit Bam Explorers Showmanship Exhibition & Market Classes Beef Showmanship Classes (Senior, Junior, Intermediate, Novice)............... -................ Livestock Arena Storytelling & Puppetry Judging • 4-H Theater Group Judging.............................................. Stage Area 1000-11:90 AM Horse Judging (English Riding) ............................................................................................................... Horse Arena 1200 Noon-MO PM Toy Tractor Races ............................ ........ —____________ Stage Area 100-2:30 PM Horse Judging (Hunt Seat Equitation)........................ Horse Arena 2:30-3:30 PM Horse Judging (Dressage Equitation)................................................................................................................ Horse Arena 3:30 PM Ride A Buck (Jrs 4 up) Horse Arena 4:X PM Kent Special Riding Program (KSRP)....................... Horse Arena 500-1000 PM Carnival Rides Unlimited $7.00 5:X PM • Livestock Sale • Small Animals. Hogs. Sheep. Beef Reath Barn 600-700 PM • Warm-up................. ............................. ................................................... Horse Arena 6:X PM 4-H Youth Variety Show................. ......................Stage Area 700 PM Horse Judging (Contesting-Flag Race, Clover Leaf)..................... Horse Arena Dog Demonstration............................ „......................................... Horae Exerciae Ring 7:X PM Ice Cream Social (Sponsored by Kent County Farm Bureau 4 Dairy Farmers of Kent County) Park Area 800-1000 PM D.J. the Ciown................. ............................................ .......... _ ............................................. Stage Area rik INSURANCE 131 E. Main St., Caledonia 891-8125 Caledonia State Bank 627 E. Main — Caledonia 800 AM Horse Judging (Dressage Tests)................................................. Horse Arena 9 00 AM Dairy Showmanship Classes • Explorer Showmanship Exhibition........................................................................Reath Barn Poultry Judging (All classes except Meat)........................................................... Poultry Barn WOO AM Rabbit Explorers Judging.................................. Rabbit Barn 11:00 AM Dairy Color Breed Classes 4 Dairy ................ Reath Barn Holstein Classes • Clown Judging ................................. Stage Area 11:45 AM Horse Judging (Saddleseat Pattern)..............._________ ______ _____ .................................................... Horae Arena 12:30-100 PM Warm-up......................... '______________ ____________________________________ -.......................... Horse Arena 10O PM Horae Judging (Pole BendingfKeyhole) ...........................____ .................................... . .. Horse Arena 10O PM Fairboard Meeting ................ .................. ........................ ................... ........... ............................................. Stage Area Goat Cart Demonstration____________ __________ ____ _______________________________ _____ _ ..Livestock Arena Appearance by Little Caesar.................................... Midway 200 PM Goat Team Fitting Contest (Goat Trail Class foliowing)........................... Reath Barn Puff N- PedN PuB................................................... Main Drive Area 300 PM Ret Parade Stage Area 300 PM-5O0 PM Weigh-m Draft Horses ................ King Milling Scales 4:X PM Kent Special Riding Progrwn (KSRP) (Drill Team)............................................ -...... Horse Arena 4-H Council Meeting Stage Area 500-1000 PM Carnival Rides Unlimited 5T.00 700 PM LightweigM Horse PuM........ ................................................................................. Horse Arena 8.00 PM WOO PM WCUZ Country Music Show ..................................................... Stage Area 9oc am Baby Marathon (Sponsored by Lowell Little Caesar’s) - 1st time - baby "athletics" FRI., AUG. 13 • NEW! HANDICAPABLE DAY (Handicapped Auannessi • Sponsored by Spartan Stores •OO AM Horae Judging (Bareback Equitation)------------------------------------ -------- -- ------------------------------ ------ ------------- Horse Arena M» AM Showmanship Sweepstakes Realh Bam 1000 AM12O0 Noon Carnival Activities for Special Needs Individuals • Complimonts of Leisure Time Amusements 1O:X AM Horse Judging (Saddleseal EquitanorVGymkhanc Equitation).---------------------------------------------- -------------- Horse Arena 1200 Noon-SOO PM Camnral Rides Unlimited 17.00 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-8198 Pagano's Pizza & Italian Specialties 9952 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-0159 Cherry valley Cafe 9353 Cherry Valley SE Caledonia 891-9480 Rainbow's End Yarn, Crafts, Variety Caledonia Village Centre 891-8113 891-1106 western Auto Caledonia Auto Parts, inc. 9870 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-1484 227 E. Main Street Caledonia 891-4085 Caledonia Rent-All Apsey Automotive, inc. 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia 115 W. Main Street Caledonia 891-0050 891-8160 �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 3, 1993 Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. . ntiques & Collectibles] EXPERT FURNITURE REFINISHING All hand strip­ ping & hand rubbed finishes. Call Sam for free estimates. 868-0268. Business Services CLEANING DONE efficient and fast with reasonable rates. 795-7204.__________________ CUSTOM BULLDOZING Sand and gravel. Macomber, Diggin* and Dozin’ 868-7166. DOZING WORK WANTED: Call Larry al 795-7290, Middleville. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620.____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income propcrty*Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help’•Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. _______ P AIN TIN G - ST AININ G VARNISHING: interior, exterior, references. Mike & Rcbbeca Lydy. 948-2649. from TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. MUSIC LESSONS: beginner guitar, keyboard, piano, voice; BRAD GARNAAT, music major/Baptist College. 891-1840. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. For Sale Automotive 1978 BUICK PARK AVENUE Good condition, blue w/beige. with sun roof. $1,200 OBO. 1980 Buick Park Avenue, good condition, $800 OBO. 891-1064, __________________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. FARO S ITALIAN^ Walls going up for CMS addition — The new 9,000 square foot learning center addition at CHS now is taking shape at the south end of the school. The addition will house a central room of on-line computers where students can access information for research. The large computer room will be surrounded by small-group and individual work spaces. The addition is scheduled for completion in December. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. CALEDONIA SPACIOUS One and two bedroom apart­ ments in country setting. $410-$495 including garage. Call John. 538-6337 or 669-5147. 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AVON clothes, misc., Aug. 4-5, Jordan River, off 100th East GARAGE SALE: MENS & WOMENS CLOTHES, house­ hold, picnic tables, wishing wells, & other wood products, plus many misc. items. Aug. 5th, 6th & 7th. 8am-6pm. al 8825 Whitneyvillc S.E. 1/4 mile south of 84th SL________________ LOTS OF KIDS CLOTHES and lots of toys. Some adult clothes, furniture, and miscella­ neous items. August 5th-6th and 7th. 9am-? 2762 100th Street, between Kalamazoo and Hanna Help Wanted CAREER OPPORTUNITY opening for full time sales agenL Flexible hours and training prog­ ram available. Call Deb at Cornerstone Realty, Inc., 795-7933.________________ _ NEEDED SOMEONE TO TAKE OVER lawn mowing route, beginning nud August using our equipment 795-7212. Leave message. MATURE PERSON NEEDED to care for 2 children in our Caledonia home, light housework, own transportation and references are required. 891-9842 after 6p.m. starting Aug. 30, 1993. 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Ml Reward offered for information Middleville planners recommend rezoning for Cider Mill expansion on 2 bombs in mail boxes by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to Si,000 for information leading to the ar­ rest of those responsible for two chemical bombs planted in Thom apple Township mail boxes. Another bomb containing an unknown chemical was discovered in a Thornapple Township mailbox Sunday morning, Aug. 1. lhe Troopers from Michigan State Police post in Wayland said a resident at 9720 Parmalce Road went out to his mailbox at 7:30 that morning and found the bomb. The two-liter pop bottle containing the chemicals was "distorted” but had not blown up by the lime it was discov­ ered. troopers said. T roopers said the bottle was pul in the mailbox sometime between 12 p.m. Sunday and the time it was discovered. The bottle bomb was the second found in Thornapple Township mail boxes in a week. Three-year-old Joshua Traverse of Middleville re­ ceived first-degree chemical bums July 26 when a similar two-liter bottle bomb his sister had found in the family's mailbox erupted in the yard, showering him with an unknown chemical. Joshua was wearing only a swimsuit and boots at lhe time. Diane Traverse, Joshua's mother, who lives at 6901 Stimson Road, said her 7year-old daughter, Laura, found the bottle of chemicals and brought it to the house to show her mother. The family was about to eat lunch, how­ ever. so Traverse told Laura to take the bottle away from lhe house until they had finished eating. According to troopers. Laura pul lhe bottle in the sun next to a waler faucet. The sun then heated up the contents in the bottle until the pressure caused the cap of the bottle to shoot off, they said. Traverse said the chemical turned Joshua's skin red and "just dissolved” lhe swimsuit he was wearing. Thinking fast, she took Joshua's clothes off and rinsed him with water. Then she called 9-1-1. Joshua was taken to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids, where he was treated for firstdegree chemical bums to his chest and abdomen. He was released later that evening. Troopers said they do not know what the chemical in the bottles was. but they have sent samples to a lab to have it examined. The incident is still under investigation. Troopers said anyone find­ ing similar devices in their mail boxes should leave them alone and call the police. Anyone with information about the incident should call lhe Wayland post at 792-2213 or Postal Inspector M.K. O'Hara at (313) 226-8184 or (313) 226-8196. Information offered will be kept confidential, authorities said. by Margaret Fow ler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission ap­ proved a resolution last Tues­ day. recommending the village's proposed land use map be revised to reflect rezoning of a 26-acre parcel on the northeast side of the village. Cider Mill Village had re­ quested that the parcel located next to the Middleville In­ dustrial Park with frontage on Crane Road, be rezoned from R-3 (medium density residen­ tial) to R-4 (high density residential). Bill Hefferan. one of the owners of the park and the parcel in question, is propos­ ing an expansion of the ex­ isting portion of the mobile home community, which is located off Grand Rapids Street. The two parcels are located diagonally from one another and share just a comer. However, according to Hef­ feran, the group does own an easement that will connect the two. Cider Mill Village has 89 New residential PUD on Thornapple receives preliminary OK Caledonia Planning Commission approves final plan for M-37 industrial park by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission Monday voted unanimously io recommend Township Board approval of a rezoning request that would allow a new light industrial/commercial office park on M-37. Valley Point West, at 8181 Broadmoor, eventually will consist of three buildings, two on the north side of an inter­ secting creek and another on lhe south side, explained Tim Fredricks of FCC Construction, developer of lhe new park. The 10-acre parcel, for­ merly zoned agricultural, is coming in under a planned unit development (PUD) re­ zoning since it lies in lhe spe­ cial M-37 "corridor.' All Caledonia Township devel- Kids raise $550 for flood victims Kids attending the vocation Bible school at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church will be sending $550.80 to help victims of the Mississippi flooding. Around 100 kids attended the program that was held last week. One day was designated as pop con day and the kids brought in about 1 800 cons. Another day they brought in pennies, 16,624 was the count. They also brought donations from fami­ ly and friends. And the final count was $550.80. opments in that corridor must come in as PUDs, according to lhe township ordinance. No residents voiced com­ ments at the public hearing on the development plan, nor were any letters or phone calls submitted to the township of­ fice. The public hearing closed in less than 30 seconds. Commission members voted 5-0 to recommend Township Board approval of the park, pending the filing of required reports with lhe ap­ propriate county boards. Commissioners Chip DeVries and Jim Newhof were not pre­ sent for lhe vote. The commission last week Monday also approved a pre­ liminary site development plan for Thomapple River Woods, a 22.5-acre residential PUD located on the east side Thomapple River Drive, just south of 76th Street. The commission’s Site Plan Review Committee, which carefully goes over lhe re­ quirements for each develop­ ment. had approved lhe pre­ liminary plan. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg also recommended approval. Described as "upscale" by Mark Harmsen of Westmark, Grand Rapids, lhe develop­ ment plan shows 17 lots laid out along a curving private road that ends in a cul de sac. Several of the lots are very Sh Industrial Park, Page 2 l W’DEI) J&J4 Middleville Planning and Zoning Chairman Eldon Newmyer (left) welcomes new commissioner Bruce Augustine. The public hearing on the rezoning request for Cider Mill Village expansion was his first. homes now in place. An addi­ tional 41 sites have been add ed in the first section. Hef­ feran says that they arc just waiting on final state approval. Eleven of those sites are already reserved. If all goes as planned, the first section of the park, with 168 sites will be filled by the end of 1994. If approved by the council, the 26-acre parcel will have between 130 to 143 sites. More than two dozen Mid­ dleville and Thornapple Township residents attended lhe public hearing, which lasted over two hours. Public opinion varied from very favorable toward the development to direct opposition. Some of the concerns raised included additional traffic, property value for the com munity, the rapid influx of school-age children and the effect on the schools, and that developments other than mobile home parks could pro­ vide more benefit to the community. Sandra Harris, sales manager for True Value Homes which are sold in the park, explained that a majori­ ty of the residents in Cider Mill already are retirees and couples or singles over 40 She went on to say that there are just 39 school age children in the 89 homes already in the park. These figures appear to he the trend within new tenants who will be moving into Cider Mill as well One person was concerned that the new addition might have a greater ratio of children and asked if the park had special areas designated for families, retirees, and singles or couples without kids. Harris explained that it would be illegal for the park to designate segregated areas Positive benefits of the park expansion that were pointed out included the need for more housing in Middleville; roads, curb and sidewalks in the mobile home park would be cared for Cider Mill owners, and park residents must keep their lots and homes well maintained according to guidelines already established by the owners Middleville Village Manager Ev Manshurn said that Cider Mill Village also would provide about 25 per­ cent of the debt retirement for the new sewer system and a big contribution to debt retire­ ment for the water system. Once everyone had the op­ portunity to voice their con­ cerns and opinions. Planning and Zoning Chairman Eldon Newmyer closed the public hearing. The commission voted on Sh Park expansion, Pago 2 In This Issue... • Two more Habitat Houses under construction in Freeport • International Choral Ensemble to present concert locally • Middleville Library wraps up summer library program • Area Macker winner acknowledged I �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 10, 1993 INDUSTRIAL PARK, continued from front page large.jo allow for state-protccicd wetlands located along the river. "You're not even supposed to walk across those," com­ mented Commissioner Roger Keating. The parcel long has been zoned R-l, single-family resi­ dential. a district that allows 40,000-square-foot lots per home. Technically, this would al­ low the developer 22 lots, but protecting the wetlands and the woods required laying out fewer lots. Ilarmscn said that the "very restrictive" deeds would allow only a limited number of trees to be taken down, and the placing of the homes, their architectural style, and even the street lighting and the mailboxes will be subject to approval by developers. He estimated the smaller lots would sell in the $50,000 to $60,000 price range, and the larger ones on the river would cost up to $90,000. The developers expect the homes to be in the $300,000 to $500,000 price range. However, debate arose on the commission over several lots that are not 40,000 square feet, even though several lots along the river are more than three acres. The average lot size, not including the private road right- of-way is 1.5 acre. "I think the PUD ordinance needs clarification as to where Committee will speed up iu and how much leeway can be review of the PUD ordinance given on lot size in a PUD," with the intent to clarify lan­ said Newhof, who arrived at guage on the flexibility' al­ the meeting in time for this lowed in a PUD. especially discussion. regarding lot size. Also of concern to the The commission will dis­ commission was the 150 feet cuss the PUD ordinance at its required between neighboring Monday. Aug. 16, meeting. A wells and drain fields. Several public hearing originally lots look like they are not scheduled for a rezoning re­ wide enough meet this re­ quest submitted by Rod quirement, though Harmsen Wanzer to build a second pointed out that the placement storage unit at his property on of the homes, the wells and Whitneyville Road has been the drain Helds will be postponed. planned carefully to protect ground water. He said (hat the Kent PARK EXPANSION County Health Department from frontpage — will approve all well and drain field sites, and that if a the issue without much addi­ lot does not meet KCHD ap­ tional discussion. The rezoning request was proval. lot lines might have to be redrawn before the final approved on a 4 to 3 vote. (Commissioners Katherine development plan is Encinas and Linda French submitted to the commission. were unable to attend the All other aspects of the de­ hearing.) velopment met commission The final decision will be approval, and it voted 5-1 to made by the Middleville approve the preliminary plan. Village Council tonight at Newhof voted "no.” their regular council meeting. As a result of the discus­ Four of the council sion, however, the commis­ members were in attendance sion's Ordinance Review at the public hearing. Pal Ringnalda of Alto has received the Circle of — OREN HOUSE — 02*1. MIDDLEVILLE AREA NEW LISTING Shorp 4 yr. old ronch on beautiful landscaped 1 acre parcel. Three bedrooms, 2 baths with partially finished walkout basement, FP in liv­ ing rm., close to GR & a super view. Priced to sell! Call Liz, 795 9849 — HOMES OF THE WEEK — T1M1. MIDDLEVILLE AREA. Country ranch w/3.03 acres. 3 bedroom with 2nd bath off master bedroom. Cathedral ceiling and FP in family room, formal dining room, 2% cor garage. Call Deb. 623-8357. V1M2-4. MIDDLEVILLE AREA Beautiful 2 story w/spiral stairway. Available w/9.5, 17.5 or 26 acres. Some with Thornapple Rv. frontage. Immaculate quality built home, w/2% st. garage and walkout basement. Call Karen. 795 9331 230 0266 11*2. MIDDLEVILLE - Split-level ranch with 3 plus bedrooms. A decorators delight, daylight windows down and located on corner tot with room to build a garage Appliances incl. Must see this for $52,000. Call Mary — VACANT LAND — 11*6. GREEN LAKE AREA dutiful tot w creek Iron tog* Pin** on property and utilities in street. Coll Deb 623-8357 Y1M1-5. COLDWATER RIVER 5.5 to 10.3 acres w river frontage Trout stream and land contract terms. Coll Koren 230-0266 795 9331 R1M2-6. YANKEE SPRINGS AREA (4) 2 acre parcels for $10 500 each. (1) 10.5 ocre for $19 900 Coll Deb 623 8357 R1M7. COBS LAKE - Beautiful 40 channel frontage building site. Call Karen 2300266 795 9331 Great C2M2. COBB LAKE AREA - I ocre building site overlooking Cobb Nearby recreation, lakes & x-way Call Potty 792-9974 C2M1-3. WAYLAND AREA 1) 68 ocre or (2) 34 ocre parcels of seclusion. Walkout sites ponds woods & stream Call Patty 792 9974. □ The Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce elected officers last week. Those elected are Bob Rodgers (back row, from left) as recording secretary, Jody VonHuisen os president, and Randy Lettinga as vice president. Ann Davis (left, front) will con­ tinue as corresponding secretary, and Ardith Worsham will again serve as treasurer. Alto woman receives Mary Kay Cosmetics honors Sunday, August 1S...1 to 4 PM 11910 GACKLER RD. Gun Lake Chamber elects officers, board cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N, Middleville Road - M-ddleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* ™ Achievement Award at Mary Kay Cosmetics Seminar July 15-28 at the Dallas Conven­ tion Center. Ringnalda. who joined the company in September 1983. received the award for reaching $550,000 in unit retail sales during the contest year. Since its beginning in 1964. Mary Kay’s annual seminar has recognized and rewarded sales force members for achievements and educated and motivated them to suc­ cess. The theme for this year’s 30th anniversary celebration of excellence was “World of Dreams” and was attended by more than 36.000. Seminar included general assemblies with speeches from Mary Kay Ash, top directors and company ex­ ecutives. There also were more than 100 career enhancement classes, previews of new products and programs, and awards night, where top achievers were rewarded with prizes totaling more than $6 million. For her achievement. Ringnalda received her choice of diamond jewelry, a fulllength mink coat, or a profes­ sional package featuring her choice of office equipment. She also was honored with a beautiful plaque displaying her unit retail status for the 1992-1993 seminar year. Board members for the Chamber are (from left) Kay Cummiford, Patti Knorr, Sally Stannard, Sandy Buller, and Rev. Keith Dragt. Cummiford, Knorr and Dragt are new to the board. Alaska Baptist to show special film Aug. 22 “Flame in the Wind,’’ a motion picture produced by Bob Jones University’s Unusual Films, will be shown at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Alaska Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 7240 68th Street, Caledonia. Set in 16th century Spain, the film deals with the Spanish Inquisition's represession of a Protestant group in Seville. Carlos, a young student of the church, searches for truth and discovers more than he ever dreamed possible. Faculty , staff, and students of Bob Jones University com­ prise many of the 1,200 actors. The production included a Parents of TK seniors set date for first senior pary meeting Students haven't even gone back to school yet. but parents of this year's Thomappie Kellogg seniors already have started planning for the tradi­ tional all-night senior parly . The organizational meeting is set for 7 pm Thursday, Aug 12, in the Home Economics room <a TK High School. Electing officers, setting up committees, and sharing ideas are the planned topics for the kick-off evening, according to John Loftus, one of the organizers All of the parents of TK seniors are encouraged to join the group and help plan for a fun-filled, drug and alcoholfree. all night party for the graduates. The parents' group also plans fund-raisers throughout the school year to cover the cost of the party. Loftus said they have the first fund-raiser tenatively planned, selling roast pork sand* iches and pop at the first football game against Caledonia on Friday. Sept. 3. Anyone who wants to be in­ volved. but can’t attend or has questions, can contact John Loftus at 795-9498. Betty Haraburda at 795-9624, or Nancy Wiehnga at 795-9013. trip to Spain to film background scenery, and ex­ tensive set-building on the soundstage of Unusual Films in Greenville, S.C. The musical score is an original composition of Dwight Gustafson, dean of the Col- lege of Fine Arts at Bob Jones University. Katherine Stenholrn, educator and film maker, produced and directed the film. For more information, call 698-8104 TK class of ‘88 plans reunion The Thornapple Kellogg High School Class of 1988 reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, from 8 p.m. to mid­ night at the Middle Villa Inn For more mforniation, call Kathy (Cooley) Sheldon al 948-2142 or Tammy Jeffercy at (313) 480-2231. Pre-pay has been extended three weeks. Make Citizens Your Choice For Insurance in Michigan Citizens Insurance Company has grown from a pioneer of automobile insurance founded in 1915 io become the largest writer of property and liability insurance through independent agents in Michigan #1 Writer of Insurance Through Independent Agents In Michigan. Today, Citizens markets auto. home, boat and business insurance including workers’ compensation exclusively through over 600 independent agencies across Michigan Citizens operates branch and claim offices around lhe state lo provide prompt local service to iu agents and policy holders Make Citizens your "company of choice" for your personal and business insurance ( Call your local Citizens agent for details: a J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency °"' “Our Policy is Service” 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 CALL: 795-3302 or 891-8208 concern Is you �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 10, 1993 / Page 3 Two more Habitat houses under construction in Freeport b> Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The sounds of construction can be heard throughout Freeport this summer, as the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity puts up not just one house but two. This has been quite an undertaking for Habitat, since these two houses are numbers two and three that have been started this summer Once the houses are com­ pleted. Freeport will be ready to welcome Jim Ainsworth, who is currently living in Irv­ ing Township, and Mary Eaton, who already lives in Freeport Both Ainsworth and Eaton are raising two kids on their own. so. the three-bedroom. 1.120-square-foot houses will be ideal for their family needs Another plus for both families is that Habitat charges only the cost of the houses There is no interest, which makes house payments reasonable Habitat carefully screens all applicants for the houses, checking credit, indebtedness and ability to keep up with house payments Answorth and Eaton were not the only applicants for the two homes. Several other families had also applied, ac­ cording to Barry County Habitat President Howard Thaler As Habitat is repaid for the completed homes, that money is then used to build or renovate additional houses. About ten volunteers have been working regularly on the two Freeport houses. Each adult member in the families that get a Habitat house, is re­ quired to put in at least 200 equity hours in the contraction of their home. Ainsworth’s house should be completed in early September. He said that right now he and his kids are living in an Barry County Habitat for Humanity has two houses under construction in Freeport on St. Johns St. They plan to hove one finished in early September and the other should be completed before winter. Jim Ainsworth along with his two children, 3-yearold Carl and 5-year-old Ashlei take a peek out the door of their new house being built by Habitat for Humanity in Freeport. old trailer on Engel Road that is somewhat ran down. “Because of their living conditions, wc want to get their house finished first.” said Thaler Ainsworth works at Bouma Construction in Grand Rapids, which deals mainly with commercial construc­ tion. Just about every evening after work, he switches gears and concentrates on construc­ ting his home. Ainsworth is even consider­ ing becoming a part of the Habitat team and helping with the construction of homes for others. “We re anxious to get mov­ ed into the house,” Jim said. “The kids are really excited.” Ashlei, who is almost 6, is looking forward to starting first grade at McFall Elemen­ tary in Middleville. The loca­ tion of their new house is good since she still can attend Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools, where she finished kindergarten. Son Carl is looking forward to having his own room in a new house Jim even mention­ ed the possiblity of gening a pet for the kids once they are settled. Mary Eaton has lived in Freeport for several years. Her family lives in an apart ment above the Shamrock Tavern on Division in Freeport. She also works as a waitress and cook at the Shamrock, so, being able to stay close to her work is a big benefit of the new house. Her two sons. 14-year-old Matt and 5-year-old Tyler, are excited about having a place they can call their own. Their apartment has plenty of room, but since it is above the storefronts on the main street, there really isn’t any place for the boys outside. Fortunately, there is a village park just a couple of blocks away. Mary is also the treasurer of the Freeport Softball Associa­ tion and she runs the conces­ sion stand at the park. Their new house actually will be a little closer because the park is just across the street. Mary will be pretty busy until the end of softball season later this month. For now. she puts in equity time by cleaning up after the house has been worked on. Once the outside is com­ pleted. she plans to put in more time helping to finish the interior. The people in Freeport have embraced this undertaking ac­ cording to Howard Many have volunteered their time to help the project along. The builders have been treated to large luncheon feasts by several groups and individuals. Lunch has been provided by the Freeport Business Association, the Freeport United Methodist and United Brethern chur­ ches. Janet Goforth, Bertha Thaler, Iris Yoder and the Shamrock Tavern. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E. Mam St., Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 Dawn Ngo, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Luon V. Ngo of Caledonia, was one of more than 280 students named to the Kalamazoo College dean’s list for the last academic quarter. To achieve the honor, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average, or above, on a scale of 4.0 Ngo. a junior at Kalamazoo College, is a graduate of Forest Hills Central High School. SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY ;• Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. • J 9 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 5-year-old son Tyler. Eaton, along with Tyler and her 14-year-old son Matt will be moving into the house when it is completed this fall. Get rich slowly Caledonia girl on dean’s list at K College SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. Norval Thaler takes a breather from building the se­ cond Habitat house to visit with Mary Eaton and her Don't risk your savings on investments that sound too good to be true. Invest with us for a sound financial future Qtate y/i CA-SOONA 891-8113 DCTTO.s 698-6337 ALEDONIA LCNOCR All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and til Noon on Saturday AajNCTo*. m:DOLE>!LL£ 795-3361 • �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 10, 1993 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi. everyone. Are you en­ joying the nice weather as I am? Tuesday, Johnny said that it was raining so hard that the hail hit the front windows He shut the front door and then went to shut the balcony sliding door and. Io and behold, the moon was out. no rain coming in and no hail had fallen. The storm was just the width of the house Such freak storms! Russ Bender said that the whole family, his and Alice's children, helped him celebrate his 80th birthday Sunday. Then on Monday, Alice’s brother and wife, Clarence Hakney, went with Russ to visit Alice at Thomapple Manor. Thornapple Heritage Association will meet at Dick and Lu Ward’s on the third Wednesday at 6 p.m. They will furnish the meal for a potluck supper, and we all furnish the rest. They also will furnish the drinks Lu and Dick Ward had her family get-together of the Bowerman family on Tuesday to visit with her sisters while they were here. Rod Finkbeiner said that be was working hard on the Finkbeiner Reunion at the Trailer Park on Irving Road. Edith Miller said that her grandson is staying with her for a couple of weeks She said that her grandson went to TK’s band camp this summer in Ann Arbor and the camp officials were so pleased with the size and performance of our band that they asked them to come back in October to play before and during halftime at a college football game. How about that for a compliment for Duane That­ cher and the band kids? We are all proud. Thelma Carl went out for dinner with her friends Tuesday. Well. I’ll be darned My cassette player that I talk my news into suddenly speeded up and I can’t get it slowed down to understand it. So there goes the rest of the news. 1 hope you folks will be patient with me in trying to get the news written. Suddenly, the gibberish that came out could not be slowed down. First it slowed way down, then raced to a higher pitch. Sound's like batteries. Don't have any extra in the house and I have to turn the news in Thursday, the 5th. Well. Katherine, my mobility instructor gave me a different cane to sweep the ground when we walked on M-37. She was right with me as we walked at factory let-out time, and whew! It was a great big challenge. Those double bottomed gravel trucks sure make a big thumping noise as they pass Katherine was trying to have me ex­ perience it to see safely how I handled it. I didn’t have my orange and reflective tape vest on that I usually wear when I to the raised beds. With my harness and retractable clothesline fastened to me. I shouldn't get lost and can finally get outdoors to work early in the morning before breakfast. Well. I guess that is all for this week, folks. I love all of you very much and do enjoy visiting with all of you. Oh. 1 forgot to tell you that George Kramer, my Braille teacher, brought me a card game to play with Braille on it. just to help me practice the letters and numbers by feel­ ing. I seem to be slow learning my numbers and letters and George wanted to stimulate me to drop the mental lethargy that I was slumping into. Now. I should get right back into the fun of the challenge. travel on M-37. but it was my first time doing it. It was a huge challenge, but with supervised help 1 will be able to handle it I had not been able to get Mae Bowerman for three weeks. I called Dons Haight to see if anything was wrong Dons said that Mae had fallen and hurt her back. She is sup­ posed to come home next week. So how about sending her a friendly card to let her know that you are thinking about her? Johnny discovered a yellow jacket nest near the horse pasture, and so we’re working on getting rid of the nest. Johnny and Cay are working on the flower beds around the bam. building a raised bed to plant our day lillies and various hostas plants. When they get the beds built. I may be able to help transplant them LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.........9:45 a.m., 11 00 a m. k 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.............................. Family Fellowship Prayer k Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service........ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer ................. 6:45 p.m. Awana............................................................................... 6:45p.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (tallies United 4irrll|rcn (&l|urd| “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • “People Who Care" jI 908 West Main Middleville, Vi mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass........................ 9:00 a.m. k 11.00 a m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Scott Taylor Good Shepherd ‘ Lutheran Church g Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (g g) 795-2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. *891 -8661 Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whifneyville Avenue Sunday School............. Sun. Morning Worship. Evening Service.......... .9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 'The Church *here everybody is somebody... and Jesus Christ is LoftT Sunday School..................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morrung Wortfup..................... 1030 am Sunday Evening Worship......................600 p m. Wed MxJweek Prayer A Btjie Skjdy 7-00 p m te* Mkrr Dotson. °3sicr Steve xxxon *oUh hastor Ukeuxwy tAacDe (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a m. Sunday School......................................... .11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................ Hamer Free • M 37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning services. ..6:30 p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-81 19 Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLLSTHN. Youth Director 891 -8028 St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 11 15 a m. Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship.................8:30 a m Sunday School.......................................... *45®-m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11.00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITE Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church 795 3667 GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES -4 Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Early Morning Worship Middleville Worship Middtevtfte Vacation Bible School Barner Free / Programs for All Ages 930 am 8 30 a m 1100 a m 8 30 am Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 111 Church Street Sunday Worship 10:00 am j Sunday School 1115 a m Wcdneaday ~FT’ /M^kL’LL . —' Bra ft rXlT Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Phone 795-7076 Includes Adventure Chib, Chom for Children and Adults. High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m. Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Services — Sunday School....................... 1000 a.m. Morning Worship..................... 110O a.m Evening Worship ................... 6 00 p.m. Sunday School....................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...............................7:00 p.m. "God Cares for You” Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Pioneer Club (Tljc (Did ®imr JErtIjodiil (Sburrh Pastor Jeffrey Lee Peace Reformed Church Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Services....... 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — "Family Night’ ** P m 'Utvini, knful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68lh St , «o § near Whitneyville Ave Church School, 5unda* Morning Worship Evening Worship Wed 10:00 a.m 11:00 a m 6:00 pm Fellowship.......... 7 30 p.m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 10, 1993 / Page 5 International Choir to present concert at Gun Lake Church Aug. 16 Local students perform with group by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer It’s not that often that peo­ ple in this area have the chance to attend a concert of a group that has toured Europe, especially at no cost. The 85-member Blue Lake International Choral Ensem­ ble, who recently toured Ger­ many. France and Belgium, will give a free concert at 7:30 p.m Monday. Aug. 16. at the Gun Lake Community Church Two area students, Melanie Johnston, who will be a junior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, and Angie Sarver, who also will be a junior, at Hastings High School, are members of the choir The concert will be the third for the choir on their Midwest Mini-Tour They will perform in DeWitt. Mich . on Aug. 14. and in Hillman, Mich., on Aug. 15. Because the Gun Luike per formancc will be their last on the road, a reception for the choir members and their families has been planned at The Note Owner Rita Martin has donated the use of the facility. The final concert before they disband will be at the Blue l^ake Fine Arts Camp in White Hall, on Aug 17. The ensemble is directed by Duane Davis, who is current­ ly director of vocal music at Grand Rapids Community College. He also teaches at Western Michigan University. This year is his sixth as director of the Blue Lake In­ ternational Choir. The program will include both sacred and secular music and is not limited to only classical. The European tour lasted for three week, beginning on June 23 and ending on July 14. This was the second Euro­ pean tour for Melanic. Two years ago, after eighth grade, she also toured with the choir. Melanie has attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for the past four years. During her first year, she concentrated on drama. Last year, she played flute in the symphonic band. "Going to Blue Lake and gening to tour in Europe has completely changed my life.' Melanie said 1 would recommend it to anyone." she added. "You learn to discipline yourself." Melanie explained that in preparation for the tour, the The 1993 Blue Lake International Choir will be giving a concert at the Gun Lake Community Church on Monday, Aug. 16, at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for the concert A NEW VISION IN FAMILY PRACTICE DR. CARLOS ALFARAZ WAYLAND MEDICAL CENTER N PROPERTY CENTRE TIRED OF LOOKING AT SUBDIVISIONS FOR A BUILDING SITE? Coll Tim Wilkinson to see this 5 acre site. Possible walkout, perked, surveyed, and very private. LAKE ODESSA - Tan & Tone - building & business, with room for added services. Call Judy VanderMeer. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG Walkout ranch on 4 plus acres, with 3 plus bedrooms. 3 PLUS BEDROOM RANCH on 1 plus ocre. Coll Beth for details on these homes. SMALL TOWN SETTING - Charming 3 bedroom home, 3 plus attached garage & pole building. Under $60,000. Call Tim Wilkinson. CALEDONIA SCHOOLS - Family home with 5 acres on private drive, family room with walkout. Priced to sell at $140,000. Call Tim Wilkinson. Judy VanderMeer Beth Nausadle James Clark John Bauw < V X Melanie Johnston, who will be a junior at Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School, was chosen as part of the group. They recently finished a tour of Germany, Belgium, and France. 891-9201 rZl.g? 1.800-438-7156 • • • • BLUE LAKE Tim Wllklnaon Patti Mledema Rob Stogsdlll 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-1 group has day long rehearsals in October and November. a weekend long one in May and finally, a seven-day session with strenuous rehearsals. All of the music must be memorized by this session. Sherry Dragt. Melanie s mom. said that it was costly for Melanie to go on the Euro­ pean tour. However, several groups in the area gave Melanie scholarships to help w ith cost of the trip, including Gun Lake Women s Club. Thor­ napple Kellogg Arts Council. Battle Creek Gas Co., and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. TK book store hours announced The Thomapple Kellogg High School book store will be open Monday through Wednesday. Aug. 23 . 24 and 25. from 8:30 a m to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m All students must pick up their books and schedules at this time. Band students will be expected to pay a $5 uniform cleaning fee at the time they receive their books. The book store will not be open Thursday. Aug 26 or Friday. Aug. 27. Students new to the district should enroll by contacting the counseling office the week of Aug. 16-20. ou care for your family more than anyone can possibly imagine. That's why Pennock Hospital and Blodgett Medical Center have collaborated to bring you Wayland Medical Center. We are committed to meeting the diverse healthcare needs of your family and the community, so we have expanded family practice sen ices to Wayland. We understand your level of concern and how important it is that you have a physician you can trust with your family's health. Our doctors provide you and your family with personalized care that exceeds the Y highest expectations. We are proud to announce Dr. Carlos Alfaraz as a new member of the medical staff at Pennock Hospital. His new office is conveniently located in Wayland. Dr. Alfaraz joins our exceptional team of family practice specialists who work together to help families in the community maintain their overall wellness Out physicians' professional expertise, combined with the latest technology available at our hospital and Wayland Medical Center, ensures that the healthcare needs of your family will be met. When you need a family physician that pros ides quality health care with a personal touch, call Dr. Alfaraz at the Wayland Medical Center at 792-3475. DR. CARLOS ALFARAZ ... ANOTHER REASON TO CHOOSE PENNOCK HOSPITAL. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 10, 1993 Middleville Library wraps up summer reading program Cindy Thaler truly believes that reading should be a family project. All of her kids read and were read to for the summer program. They ore (from left) 18-month-old Samuel, 9-year-old Isaiah, 7-year-old Tiffany, 4-year-old Joshua, and 6-yeor-old Isaac. Five-year-old Andy Brown (left) and 4-year-old Josh get a closer look at some of the prizes that will be given by drawing names from the kids who reached their goal for the summer reading program. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library has wrapped up one of its most successful summer reading club programs ever. The program, titled “Read “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night” will be performed by the Village Players of Middleville on Aug. 13-14 at 8 p.m. at Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditor­ ium. Tickets selling well, but seats are still available on both nights. Tickets are $4 and are available at the Community Education Department of Thornapple Kellogg High School at 3385 Bender Road, Middleville or at the door. -f Thornapple Kellogg High schoolers (from left) Lisa Closser, Shelly Harris, and Robin Hesseltine helped keep the summer reading program running smoothly. All three will be seniors at TK this fall. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Yankee Springs Twp. Board of the Town­ ship of Yankee Springs will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0276 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1993. The hearing will be held on August 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Yankee Springs Twp. Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 3.0% over such revenues gener­ ated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ ing. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to esta­ blish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. Public comment is welcome at this meeting. This notice is published by: Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 616-795-9091 Together. Share the Fun.” drew more than 400 kids ages 3 to 14. The combined number of books read were about 11.000, according to librarian Judy Kain. The object of this year’s program was to encourage families to read together with parents and older siblings reading to or with the younger family members. In fact, there were several Child Watch program planned A Child Watch organiza­ tional meeting, sponsored by the Caledonia Village Coun­ cil. will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 17, at the Village Hall Officers from the Kent County Sheriffs Department will show slides. An effort is being made to get a program going before school starts so that area children will know where "safe houses” are when they feel they are in danger. The program is open to all people, especially Caledonia Village residents. Refreshments will be served. Correction The headline above a letter to the editor last week from Ray Toian should have said the secretary in question is on the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission, not on the Township Board The Steffen kids, 7-year-old Megan and 3-year-old Brad, add some stickers to their patchwork quilts that showed how many books they had read. Both kids read 45 books for the summer reading program. families who did just that and visited the library together on a regular basis, said Kain. Story telling and family ac­ tivities were held during the summer break. The readers were invited to make a “quilt” with stickers for each of the books read. The goal for the number of books read by the younger kids was 50, or 15 minutes per day. Older students were challenged to read 15 books or 30 minutes-per-day. Incentives given throughout the summer helped encourage the kids, said Kam. Award packets were passed out last week to those who made the goal Kain said that there also will be some special prizes award­ ed like a stuffed dragon or Mickey Mouse puppet and stage. All of the names of those who hit the goal will be eligible to be in the drawing. SUNSTWONS •‘Thee Place tor TANNING, TONING and NAILS.” 891-4040 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro’s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN Monday Fndcy Bam io 8 p m, Open al 8 a m. Saturday �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 10, 1993 / Page 7 Rounds • Wright exchange vows Melissa Sue Rounds of Middleville and Michael Shawn Wright of Sumpter. S.C.. were united in marriage July 10 at Vos Chapel. Reformed Bible College. The bnde is the daughter of Gary E. and Susan Rounds of MiddieMlie and the groom is the son of James G. and Bar­ bara Wright of Middleville. Christie Custer was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Ruth Rounds. Lisa Cooper and Ingrid Konow. Best man was James L. Wright. Groomsmen were Gary T. Rounds. Dennis Schripsema and Michael Lucas Ushers were Chad Rounds and Curt Solomon. The groom is stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. The newlyweds now live in Dalzell. S.C. here comes a time when the T demands of home ownership Penningtons to mark golden anniversary Chuck and Elaine Pennington will celebrate 50 years of marriage at an open house Sunday, Aug. 29. Chuck and Elaine Malcolm were married Nov. 18, 1943. They have lived most of their married life in Hostings. Chuck worked at the Piston Ring prior to going into construction. He retired in 1985, after 40 years as a crane operator. Elaine worked at the Car Seal, 11 years, and sold Avon for 20 years. Relatives and friends are invited to an open house to be held Sunday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Commission on Aging, 120 North Michigan Ave., Hastings. The open house will be hosted by their children, Janice Drum of San Diego, Calif.; Judy and Gary Crawford, Fine Lake; and Chuck and Tammy Penning­ ton, Hastings. Chuck and Elaine hove five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Your presence is the only gift desired. can become loo much. That’s why Pennock Hospital is offering Pennock Village, an independent community, to individuals and couples 55 and older. The quality of the Pennock Village construction and design will give you the feel of a home or condominium but without the worries and responsi­ bilities of ownership. There is no entrance fee. At Pennock Village, you can take advantage of living in a modern apartment with an extensive list of features and benefits. These one-level apartments are designed with comfort and convenience in mind. And with its location adjacent to Pennock Hospital, you can feel secure knowing that caring friends are in the neighborhood. Pennock Village is the perfect place to begin enjoying new friends and new experiences. If you would like to learn more about living with the comfort and security Pennock Village has to offer, please call (616) 945-5871 for a free brochure. THECALEDONIA DANCE CENTER, INC^ 131-1/2 E. MAIN STREET • 891-1606 Come home to Pennock Village! Call Now to Register! Professional Instruction In... TAP • BALLET • JAZZ LYRICAL DANCE Preschool thru adult. Call for more information. COUPON I TO ALL NEW STUDENTS OF CDC, INC. Bring this ad when you sign up and receive l $5.00 OFF your first month's lessons. ONE VILLAGE DRIVE HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-5871 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 10, 1993 G.R. Bowling tournament raises j over $10,000 for area charities From Our Readers Some suggestions for board committees To the editor: Steve Wiersum. president of the Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Proprietors and owner of the Middle Villa in Middleville, presents checks to Sharon Russell (left) of the Barry County Hospice and to Carole Wonfel of Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A recent Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Chanties Tournament raised $10,500, including $600 to Barry County Hospice and $4.(XX) to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids Middlevilla Owner Steve Wiersum. who is also the president of the Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Association, said that altogether, nine chanties benefitted from the money raised. More than 13,000 bowlers participated and each paid $1 during league play. Finals were held at Grand Valley Lanes and $2,400 was given out in prizes. Of that amount. Deb Vcenstra of Wayland won $1,000 for her three-game series score of 726. The tournament is a joint ef­ Barter Fair planned at Circle Pines J AFFORDABLE L Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment \ available Monday-Saturday. / > fort of the Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Council that includes the Women's Bowl­ ing Association. Men's Bowl­ ing Association. Youth Bowl­ ing Association, and the bowl­ ing proprietors. All of the money stays in the local area and is given to local chanties, said Wiersum. 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 ...In the new State Farm Bldg. just north of the light. faMK WRK Area growers, artists, craft­ speople and curious folk can help themselves to a cor­ nucopia of both crops and crafts at the Barter Fair Sept. 19 at the Circle Pines Center near Delton. They can trade, barter, or sell from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Table space is available for $5 or barter with a demo of a craft. A 2 percent donation is asked for all cash transactions. Barter Fair is presented this year by both Circle Pines Center and the Organic Growers of Michigan. For more information, call Nana Mae at 623-5555. An open letter to the Caledonia School Board. Members of the Board: Another school year is upon us. Now that the reorganiza­ tion of the board is behind you, I would ask you to con­ sider the following thoughts on your standing committees: Each school board member is on some sort of committee. This method seems to distribute the work load over your members without undue burden on any individual, a commendable practice The committees are kept small to prevent a quorum and thus public input. Obviously, this also insulates your fellow school board members from the discussions that transpire. The voters elect seven members to the school board, yet only a few are privy to the facts and logic that went into any recommendation. The school board is responsible for its decisions and yet I feel that the total board does not receive enough information to properly evaluate recommen­ dations sent to it. Instead of the usual two paragraph simplistic recom­ mendations. it is suggested that the following be included: (A) A definition of the need. (B) List the school district's strengths and weaknesses associated with the need. (C) List the advantages and disad­ vantages. (D) Include costs of equipment, materials, sup­ plies, personnel required to implement. (E) List alternate solutions and associated costs. (F) List measurable goals or targets, along with a measuring pro­ cedure. (G) Present the com­ mittee's recommendation. This obviously puts more work on the committees, but will clearly inform the com­ plete school board as to the avenues investigated and logic involved in arriving at the recommendation. Audits now can be conducted to assure the predicted results are met or the program can be adjusted for maximum value With the ever increasing pressure to conserve funsd. this method will highlight your desire to make informed decisions and get your “dollars worth." To the Taxpayer of the Caledonia School District: If you agree with the above proposal. phone or write the school board or superinten­ dent and tell them. If you disagree, also phone or write the school board or superintendent and tell them Join me at the next school board meeting and observe our board in action. Ed Fischer Caledonia Twp. Say ‘no’ to more mobile home expansion To the editor: Bravo to Katherine Encinas for telling it like it is. Back in 1988. when the Cider Mills Mobile Home Park was first proposed. I sat by and said nothing. As I wat­ ched the development pro­ gress. 1 often commented to my family. “1 feel sorry for those people on Grand Rapids Street who have worked hard over the years to build equity in their property. ” I couldn't understand at the time why scenic Middleville needed to add housing such as this. Now I have an opportunity to comment on the proposed expansion and I say “Enough is enough ” We know that the current park has contributed to added pressure on sewer/water system in the community We understand the park has already added ad­ ditional students to our schools, but without the tax base that would normally come with lower density housing Lastly, we know there are individuals from the urban areas who are seeking rural settings such as ours, and they have incomes to purchase low density housing that will ultimately improve our com­ munity standing The tract of land on Crane Road in my estimation is a prime piece of real estate that should be preserved for ex­ pansion that will bring true value to the community Craig Patterson Caledonia graduate featured in ‘Summer Cooler5 concert Aug. 12 Pianist Mark Alexander, a 1981 graduate of Caledonia High School, will be featured in the final concert of the Grand Rapids Musicians' League Summer Cooler series at 8 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 12, in the Kretschmer Recital Hall. Aquinas College. Alexander, son of Shirley Alexander of Caledonia and the late George Alexander, will perform works by Czer­ ny. Chopin. Kuhlau and Liszt. A resident of Austin, Texas, he is completing re­ quirements for a doctorate in piano performance at the University of Texas, where he studies with Nancy Garrett. Alexander began his piano studies with his mother at age 4. After graduating from Caledonia High School, he at­ tended Grand Rapids Junior College, studying with Dale Nyboer and Wendell Babcock. He earned his bachelor of music degree from the University of Michigan as a student of Dr. Charles Fisher and received his master’s degree from the University of Texas. Alexander has been active in Texas as a performer, ac­ companist and teacher He most recently has been ac­ companying the Zilker Park Summer musical production of “Oklahoma.” which is performed for the community for five weeks dunng the summer In previous years, he has played piano accompaniment for “Annie.” "Into the Woods” and “Nunsense ” Mark Alexander Alexander has been a soloist twice with the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony with the Kent Philharmonia, the Flint Chamber Orchestra and the Guadalajara (Mexico) Sym­ phony Orchestra. He has won numerous com petitions and awards Joining Alexander in Thurs day's performance will be baritone Dale Schnemcr. who will sing several numbers by American composer Charles Ives, he will be accompanied by Rich Ridenour Grand Rapids Musicians' League FAME piano com petition winners Michael Sobic and Brian Connors also will perform The concert is being sponsored by the Keller Foundation Single tickets are $8 apiece for adults and $6 for students They may be purchased at the door. ...with plaids, fruits, dots, stripes and solids in cottons, corduroy, denim and more! Check out our... SALE TABLE HULST 218 E Sla,e Sl Hdsnn^s CLEANER PICKUP 945-9673 | Sewing Machine / Repair by Mr. J. j �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 10, 1993 I Page 9 Mike Wilson selected as new Caledonia girls basketball coach J-Ad Graphics Neu Service Mike Wilson was selected Friday as Caledonia's new varsity girls' basketball coach. The Caledonia Board of Education, in a special meeting, voted 6-0 to accept a special committee’s recom­ mendation that Wilson be hired to succeed Ken Demeuse. who resigned earlier this year. The second time was the charm for Wilson after the board on July 20 wasn't able to come to agreement on who should be hired. A committee of school district residents and staff recommended Wilson, but there also was strong sup­ port for Kurt Gallen The recommendation was defeated in a 3-2 vote. Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt said. “The Pet of the Week "Sassie," a block Malamute mix female, is already housebroken and loves kids. She may look kind of sassy, but is really just a big sweetie. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information call 948-4885. REAL ESTATE Pets FREE CAT to loving home. 1 1/2 years old. Spayed, declawed, housebroken. Call 795-7948 between 12pm-8pm. Halderman Can Help 5 Miles Southwest of Hastings Located: On the east side of M-43 between Tillotson Road and Schultz Road. Available: In 6 -10 - 20 acre parcels or as a total unit Call us for more Information: Randy Harmon Eaton Rapids, Michigan (5i7)633-8666 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote far all of sour insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health ► Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 Two Alto youngsters placed among the top 10 in their divi­ sions of horse showing and riding competition at the U.S. Arabian Nationals in Oklahoma City. Okla., during the last week of July Ben Hess. 16. and Brooke Berends. 11. qualified for the event, the first ever for youths, by winning or placing second in Class A local shows and by placing among the top five in the regionals. Hess, who will be a junior at Caledonia High School this fail, showed his pure-bred Arabian gelding and took third in the halter class. He received a plaque and a U.S. Nationals ribbon. His horse. Royal Status, is a 12-year-old purchased about four months ago from a pasture in Nunica. Royal Status had been a pleasure riding horse. Hess had placed first at the regionals in Florence. Ky. In the halter class, the horse is judged on confirmation (or how well the horse is put together), how the gelding moves, how he or she shows for the handler, body condi­ tioning and coat and how well the horse and handler work together. Brooke Berends, I I, fmishewd in the top 10 in side saddle riding and in country pleasure riding. Her mare, MyToskezia, is a 10-year-old tnare purchased three years ago in Grand Haven. The horse had been a national or reserve champion in halter, country pleasure, side saddle riding or driving Recreation CARD OF THANKS The family of Harold Kollar would like to thank family and friends for the beautiful flowers and donations and many acts of kindness during our recent loss. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Ruth Kollar Mr. and Mrs. Kollar, Jr. Mr and Mrs. Roger Be kk ermg Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kollar Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12e each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 l>\^ I WEEK BY CALLING 94S-M50. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY I THE WINNING TEAM n .. Call YOU anytime WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main, Caledonia 891-8108 •Choice of 24 Locations •Choice of 10 Models ‘Choice of 4 Manufacturers 1971 YELLOWSTONE TRAILER, 28’, good condi­ tion, $3^0Q/cash. 6801 Kegel SL in Alaska. CANOES- fiberglass, new, starting at $249. All sizes and styles. Phone 616-763-9000. compete in the West Michigan Arabian Horse Association Fall Classic next month in Mason. Parents of the youngsters are Dr. John and Donna Berends of Caledonia. Mike Hess of Angola. Ind., and Billie Sue Berends of Caledonia. seven times before being pur­ chased for Brooke. Brooke had won two regional titles and numerous local competitions before tak­ ing part in the nationals, where more than 700 horses were shown and competed in the many different divisions. Both Ben and Brooke will MOVE IN BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS! FREE KITTENS 8 wks., very friendly, will deliver, 795-8834. Thank You 46 Acres - Multiple Home Sites 1 (800) 424-2324 board didn't feel confident that the committee had done a thorough enough job. There was enough support for Kurt Gallen, so more information was needed The> wanted to be sure thes had all the infor­ mation available before they made the selection " In an unsual twist, the ap­ plications of Wilson and Gallert for the second time around were joined by one from Demeuse. who said he was interested in coming back. Three other candidates were considered. Schmidt said, but "the committee felt we had enough with these three (Wilson. DeMeuse and Gallert). We would have been happy with any one of them. Wilson is a graduate of Caledonia High School who went to to play basketball at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids While there he was selected as an academic AllAmerican. He has coached junior high boys' basketball and the junior varsity team at Aquinas. Wilson is a full-time business teacher at Caledonia High School. Gallert gained support for his role as a volunteer assis­ tant to Demeuse and in coaching an AAU girls' basketball team made up of area girls. Wilson now will join the girls at a basketball camp at Western Michigan University starting Sunday and running all next week The first prac tice for the season will be held on Monday, Aug. 16. Two Alto youths Arabian horses place at National in Oklahoma (more models on the way) ...AND school bus pick up & delivery. This is a GREAT neighborhood! And our fine selection of homes include - j^^SPRTiG COVE Dutch Housing Inc. "V<due in Quality — the Dutch Touch!" Lake Pointe FLEETWOOD, Limited from . s24,990 to s39,990 Come See Us Today! ,------------------- CALL SANDRA AT:-------------- —. TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 850 PINE CREEK. MIDDLEVILLE T. Wm. Hefferan. C.P.M., Property Mgmt. Inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 �Pag© 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 10. 1993 Local eagers place at Gus Macker tournament The *Z" team of. from left, Scott Leatherman, Jason Richard, John Hess and team captain Adam Sobczak took first place on their court at Belding. They also had six straight wins. Second place in the 11 and under at the Gaylord Macker was the Yellow Jackets. They were, from left, Dan Bloemers, Brian Bivins, Ben Busman and Matt Born. These Middleville 12 and 13 year olds, from left, Drew Chamberlain, Mark Blashkiw, Garrett Weatherhead and Daniel Finkbeiner, participated in the Belding Gus Macker. The team of Middleville Magic took first place in the Toilet Bowl Division, Court White E. The team members are (from left) Kevin McClure. Jeff Forbes. Coach Denny McClure, Jeff Bierens, and Jacob Williams. Playing in the girls White division at a recent Macker tourney was a second team sponsored by Newell Construction. They were Nicole DeRuiter, Gwen Freas, Jessica Kingman and Maygan Post. Toilet Bowl Champs at the Belding Macker, in the 12 year old division was Team XYZ. They were, from left, Doug Murphy, Joe Risdon and Don Black. Not shown is Jason Lodzinski. WAMAR PRODUCTS, INC. Immediately Hiring! Wamar Products, Inc. of Caledonia has immediate job openings for plastic injection mold operators. Free training for those who possess enthusiasm and dedication to learn. Full-Time. All Shifts. Permanent employment potential for hard workers. Competitive starting wages. Staffing Inc. is accepting applications for these jobs one day only: Wednesday, August 11 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at: f-= — STAFFING STAFFING, INC. IMP The Gunmen, from left, Rob Lillie, Nick Freeman, Lucas Weatherhead and Todd Bloomers took second place in the 13 and 14 year old division at Belding's Macker tournament. WAMAR PRODUCTS, INC. 5041 - 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 243-4900 _______ EOE/AAP_______ Team Zippers won third place in the girls 14 and under division at the Belding Macker, and won the court sportsmanship award. They were, from front left Stephanie Alger and Anne Olsen. Back row Jenny DeBoer and Megan Arrigo. Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT NEED APPROXIMATELY MONTH OF AUGUST 1993 Apply Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. can 616/374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE to.e Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! USED: (1) GMC Truck, tandem wheels, flat bed with racks. (1) International cab over flat bed with rack, heavy-duty. Both excellent farm trucks. Maple valley implement, inc. 735 E. Sherman Street, Nashville 517-852-1910 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 10, 1993 / Page 11 [engagement Bradley - DeLaat plan wedding Mr and Mrs. Jerry Bradlev of Hastings are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter Carina and Dawn Bradlev. to John Ed­ ward DeLaat HI. son of Mr. and Mrs John E. DeLaat Jr., of Hastings and Mr and Mrs. Delbert TeVelde of Kentwood Carina is a graduate of Hastings High School and Hope College. She is employed at Chem Central in Grand Rapids. John is a graduate of East Kentwood High School and is employed at Etna Supply in Grand Rapids. A Sept. 18. 1993, wedding is planned. These girls, from left. Heather Dodge, Jamie Oatley, Jenny Millard and Katie Donker made up the team Sweet Ladies II. They won first place in the Gaylord Macker tournament in the 16 year old bracket. Four 16-year-old juniors from Thornapple Kellogg High School, and members of the varsity basketball team, won Macker tournaments in Ludington, Battle Creek and Belding this summer. They are. from left, Nate Bundy, Matt Liu, Andy Brewer and Jeremy Anderson Antique Fire Fighting Apparatus Show and Muster planned at Charlton Park The Hard as Nails team of Christy Leatherman, Tricia Hennip, Tracy Lynn and Coralie Miller, sponsored by Newell Construction took second place in Macker. A victory went to both these teams from Middleville in the 16 to 18 year old division in the Belding Macker. The teams were the Tough Trojans and Three Men and Seth and included, from left, Dave Olthouse, Jeremy Anderson, Andy Brewer, Nate Bundy, Matt Liu, Seth Nelson and Tim Rybiski (seated.) Not shown is Andy Higley. The team of Three Men and a Baby took first place at the Otsego Summer Days Festival winning the top men's division. They were, back row. from left. T.J. Hathaway. Rod Hathaway. Brett Kleeves and Kerry Hammond. The helpers and cheerleading squad were, front row from left. Zachary Hathaway. Kyle Hammond. Ty Hathaway and Kayce Hammond. Antique, modem and vin­ tage fire trucks and apparatus, plus plenty of other activities, will highlight the full day's activities during the 12th an­ nual Antique Fire Fighting Apparatus Show and Muster Sunday, Aug. 22. at Charlton Park. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., an anticipated 25-plus fire trucks will parade around the green of the Historic Village at Charlton Park in Hastings. Organized competitions such as first response, first water and pike pole will be held at specific times. All day competitions include state driver’s skill, hose rolling and mass pumping on the Thor­ napple River. Awards will be given for organized competitions along with Spectator’s Choice and Participant’s Choice awards to Best Appearing Original Antique, Restored Antique and Modem Apparatus. Rib­ bons will be awarded to the truck traveling the longest distance, the truck traveling the longest distance under its own power, and to the oldest fire truck. In 1992, the Best Appearing Spectator and Participant Choice Pre-1945 Original An­ tique Fire Trucks were a 1921 REO and a 1924 Prospect. The Best Appearing Spectcior and Particiant Choice Restored Antique went to a 1930 Ford Model AA. Admission is $3 for adults (16 and over), children (5 to 15) are SI. Food and beverages and a Firematic Only Flea Market will be available. The event is sponsored by the Mid-Michigan and West Michigan Antique Fire Ap­ paratus Association. Everything lakes place in the 16-building restored tum-ofthe-century v illage at Charlton Park For more information, call 945-3775. Charlton Park, a non-profit education and recreation in­ stitution. administered by the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission and is located on Thomapple River and Lake just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St In Downtown Caledonia 1616) 891-0150 Get $300 Of Free Clothing And Accessories WherAdu Buy A New Bilans Before Sept.3(l Before you know it, it’s gonna be tune to Ixeak out the long under­ wear. So if you’re going to be ready to ride, vuu’vc g<x no time to waste. I ake delivery, from dealer stock, of a new IV Jans snow nx 4 nle before September 30 and youll get $3(1) worth of WmterWcar and accessories: free. Here’s another option. Bring in a fnend w ho buy s a new Polaris, and you’ll receive $50 in free WinterWear and accessories" And until November 30, sou can extend the warranty on your new hilans for 12 months at a reduced price. After September 30, this offer w ill be cut by $100 a month until it’s gone for good. So get to a Pilaris dealer quick and close the licst deal of POLARIS*,/,,,, Bob’s Service Shop 610 S WELLMAN RD NASHVILLE, MI « (517) 852-9377 —! I �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 10, 1993 CUSTOM BULLDOZING Sand and gravel. Macomber, Diggin’ and Dozin’ 868-7166. Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 DOZING WORK WANTED: Call Larry at 795-7290, Middleville.________________ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also Business Services boys and girts USGF competi­ PAINT ING-ST AINING- tion teams. For information call VARMSHING: intenor, exter­ Cathy 795-7620.____________ ior, references. Mike & Rcbbeca HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ‘Home and income Lydy. 948-2649. property*Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. MUSIC LESSONS: beginner guitar, keyboard, piano, voice; BRAD GARNAAT, music ___ a major/Baptisl College. 891-1840,__________________ Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. „ ntiques & Collectible: EXPERT FURNITURE REFTNISHING All hand strip­ ping & hand rubbed finishes. Call Sam for free estimates. 868-0268. FARO S rf us at--- ITALIAN .. PIANO LESSONS beginners $6 half hour. 891-1714. Y TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 ^.iAOPEN 7 NIGHTS W/ Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. an. a sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. MUSIC INSTRUCTION Christian teacher with BA now accepting students for voice & piano. Call Kris McGuire at 891-8935. N8W SUB: Turkey and Bacon - Try it! TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! For Sole Automotive Save up to 70*/. on second Pizzo MO COUPONS • MO FREE POP 1978 DODGE RAM window van, runs excellent, asking $3,000 after 5p.m. 795-2154. Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) FOR SALE 1992 CHEVY Cl500 1/2 ton full size, white, anVfm cassette., 5 speed. Sharp truck, $12,500 or take over payments call 948-2875. Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery coupon— FARO’S ITALIAN PIZZA Middleville For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon —coupon— CALEDONIA SPACIOUS One and two bedroom apart­ ments in country setting. $41O-$495 including garage. Call John. 538-6337 or 669-5147.__________________ GUN LAKE CHANNEL- Rent with option to buy. Three bedroom ranch $450/month. Credit report required. Call Deb at 623-8357 or 795-79333. FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA Middleville ANY 14", IS" Or 18" X 12" PIZZA NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon free J 2 liters of Pepsi with any pickup pizza order. NO COUPON NEEDED NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY All of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Takeout or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles w NO FREE POP with Specials ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OF THE DAY — PARK IN REAR — L LAKEFRONT COTTAGE 2 bedroom, garage, September through May, $500. 868-6596. For Sale BOAT DOCKS NOW STOCKING Complete line of Tommy dock products. See our display for easy setup. Durkee Lumber, Alto 868-6026. OVER 200 CHANNELS of TV. 0 down, $35. per month. Free TV w/purchase, this week only. Call Satellite systems, 1-800-982-3474. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. SWEET CORN - Ultra sweet peaches & cream variety. 51.50 doz. or $7.00 bushel. Call David to order 891-1414.__________ THREE HUNDRED HEALTH Nutrients. Shop at home-no minimum order. Send $2 for catalogue-TMM, Box 122, Middleville, 49333. BOW HUNTER! Al & Pete’s bow hunters day, Sat, Aug. 21. Free admission! Free drawing for many prizes! Manufacturers Reps on hand for your question and information, see our full line of bow hunting products! Special prices, Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S. Jefferson, Hast­ ings, MI 49058, Ph. 945-4417. Garage Sale CALEDONIA 8361 Thomapple River Drive, S.E. Four fami­ ly garage sale. August 12th and 13th. 9am-4pm. Mini bike, weight bench set, lamps, lots of baby boys and girls clothes and mens and womens and materni­ ty, 3speed bike, lOspeed bikes, books, formal dresses, curtains, and other miscellaneous items. FIVE FAMILY YARD SALE Lots of kids clothes, some adult clothes and miscellaneous items. August 12th and 13th, 9-6.4601 Cherry Valley, Middleville. GARAGE SALE AUGUST12 AND 13 9-5. Baby, kids, and adult clothes, dishes, bikes, and misc. 3350 76th St. GARAGE SALE August 13lh & 14th 9-9, 2/familics, baby clothes, antiques and miscella­ neous. Some adult clothes. Rain or shine. 8004 Patterson, Avenue S.E. Caledonia. MULTLFAMILY GARAGE SALE August 12, 13, and 14. 9-5PM. Baby, kids, housewares and much more. 3043 108th St. FREE KITTENS TO A GOOD HOME. 891-1303. NURSE AIDES NEEDED In home, private duty, part time or full time if you wish. Benefits available. Has the Clinton Tax Plan aroused a sense of “I’d better get to work or ship ouL’’ Well, fellow democrats and republicans, you’re right! We also offer our employees to join a great nursing team plus a fitness center to shape up. (Picture this-Rush Limbough on a treadmill). Regardless, we have work in your area. Call Health Care if you would like to work and ship out and shape up. 531-9973. 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Call Mike Humphreys today at 945-5182 to find out more about opportunities available as a member of our M iddlcvillc staff. Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days, 4 nights. Overbought, corporate rales to public. Limited tickets. $299 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 495, Mon Sat., 9a.m.-9p.m. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. More Want-Ads Pago 9 Faro's Italian Pizza ^^Caledonia’s Finest Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Buy One Sub at Regular Price, Get the Second Sub for only... $^99 . Help Wanted discounts, coupons oi l<ee oll.ts Faro's Pizza — Caledonia CAREER OPPORTUNITY opening for full time sales agent. Flexible hours and training prog­ ram available. Call Deb at Cornerstone Realty, Inc., 795-7933.__________________ FREE school clothes is what you will have with the money you earn with House of Lloyd party plan. 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S CHtF > si Thp J 4^ ■ ■ I 12/X/W f Npld ^^ - ^«-Mi?ri,No-7 _ ] W W’W'^ ♦rl HutingsJ.fi 49038 .1 nd Caledonia Areas Your Hometowr No. 291 I August 17, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Seeks county help in meeting costs Caledonia Village Council advised on public water system by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council devoted most of its Aug. 9 meeting to discussing whether the village should become part of a new public water system. The village presently is not served by public water, but could join a system to be con­ structed for the Glen Valley residential and commercial development just north of the Caledonia Village Centre. The Caledonia Community Schools already have joined the Glen Valley system to pro­ vide water for the public schools located within the village. In a report to the Village Council. Prcin & Newbof Engineer Tenn Newhof ex­ plained the options for the village regarding the water system. According to Clerk Jackie Cherry, Newhof said the village could refuse owner­ ship in the system completely, or, the village could get in­ volved in the system at one of several levels: - The village could refuse to invest in the system at this time. - The village could main­ tain just the present level of investment, which is an adequately-sized water mam to the middle school and a water tower large enough to serve the village needs. - The village could further invest in the system by con­ structing a trunk main loop around the perimeter of the village. - The village could invest completely in the water system and provide not only the trunk loop, but also water mains on all streets Supervising District Engineer Donald Greiner of the Michigan Department of Public Health's Water Supply Division encouraged municipal ownership of the Glen Valley system, said Cherry Greiner said that in other townships, the municipality owning the water system often contracts with the county for maintenance and operation of the system. The construction permit for the water system cannot be issued by the Michigan Department of Health until ownership of the system has been determined, Greiner said. If the village does not assume ownership, then the schools and the Glen Valley developers together must set up a legal entity that would own the system Cherry said village legal counsel Jim White will prepare some financing estimates on the system for the Aug. 23 Council meeting. The Council also discussed a water system master plan. At this point, only W & W Engineering has submitted a bid for this project, and the Council would like to see other bids before awarding the contract in other business. Engineer­ ing Consultant Lou VanLiere told the Council that after reviewing the plans for the sewer lines at the new middle school, he is satisfied with them He said that construction of the lines will begin within the week, and that he will oversee the installation and the testing of the completed lines. The lines will be owned and maintained by the school district. Trustee Steve Antecki reported on the Child Watch program being set up in the area, and said the next Sea Water system, Page 7 Caledonia Twp. concerned with increase in library assessment by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board is concerned with a 28.6 percent increase in the township s library assessment for 1994 The Township Board has received notice from the coun­ ty library board that Caledonia's assessment has risen from last year’s $36,937 to $47,500 for 1994. At an Aug. 11 special meeting, the board authorized Clerk Pat Snyder to send a let­ ter informing the county that Caledonia Township would withdraw from the county system unless the township received some help in alleviating the assessment increase. Snyder said that her concern is that several townships have threatened to withdraw from the county system because of the rising assessments. She is afraid the remaining members of the system will have to cover the assessments of those who withdraw. “I’m not the one to say that we can’t afford the new assessment, even though I’m not happy about the big in­ crease,” she explained “But I don’t think we can afford to pick up the assessments of townships that may withdraw. The letter pro­ vides us some protection. If we didn’t slate such an inten­ tion, we could get stuck with absorbing (the assessments of any townships that might withdraw). She said that another pro­ blem is that the assessments are based on circulation, and that a fairly large number of Caledonia library’s patrons live outside the county system and pay only a nominal fee to use the facility. Snyder said that she did not think it fair that the township had to pick up the cost of those out-of-system users. “This system causes an ine­ quity in the funding, because not all the libraries incur the same operating costs, based on the present formula," she said. “I certainly don’t want to withdraw, but we need to come up with some way of alleviating this high assessment.” In other business, the board also awarded FCC Construc­ tion of Caledonia the contract for the restoration of the Barber School for a bid of $47,916. FCC’s bid was the lowest of four submitted, and covers all work from the foundation to completion. Snyder said Landscaping is not included in the bid. The board will request addi­ tional block grant funds for the project in addition to the $21.000 of block grant money already earmarked for the old one-room schoolhouse. Believed to be the oldest school in the township, the Barber School originally was located at the comer of Whitneyville and 96th Street, but has been moved twice It first was moved to the high school property, but was forc­ ed from that location when the new high school was built It then was moved to the township property on Maple Street, where it has been sit ting on blocks for several years. The school will be set up on a permanent foundation just north of the village­ township hall and fire barn The Caledonia Historical Commission plans to use the historic building as a township museum. In other action, the board held a first reading of an or­ dinance for cable rate regula­ tion and joined the group of municipalities seeking cer­ tification to regulate cable television rates within their boundaries. Caledonia rider ends nine years of 4-H Veteran 4-H horsewoman gets a ‘kick’ from last fair appearance Kerry Guikemo just completed her ninth year in 4-H. Pictured with her horse, E.T., she is the senior member of the Real Country Riders 4-H Club. She won seconds in both reining and trail classes this year, but her 4-H leaders also prais­ ed her all-round horsemanship, her friendliness and her willingness to help other members of the club. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It’s not really a good pun to say Kerry Guikema got a “kick” out of her ninth and last Kent County 4-H Fair. The painful truth is that on the day before fair ended, she really did get kicked, right in the left shin, by a horse aim­ ing for another equine Kerry’s leg just happened to be in the way. Seven stitches and a pain pill later, she reviewed the in­ cident philosophically. “1 wasn't paying atten­ tion.” she said. “(The horse) wasn’t going after me. The owners of the horse feel just terrible, and I should've known better than to be standing there ” Kerry’s good-natured reac­ tion to the accident is an ex­ ample of the easy-going per­ sonality that has earned her the affection of fellow 4-Hers and leaders alike. A nine-year member of Caledonia's Real Country Riders 4-H Club. Kerry is the senior member of the group After this year, she will be too old to show in 4-H. and her leaders say she will be missed Although regarded as a fine horsewoman. Kerry most often was praised as a refreshing change from the star-oriented attitude displayed by many young people. “She is just a wonderful person to have in your club, ” said RCR's new leader Patti Redner. “She’s in 4-H for all the right reasons: to learn to ride well, to meet people and to have fun. She’s been such a good example for the younger kids because she lakes either winning or losing so well. "She might be disappointed in herself or in a judge, but she doesn’t pout about it. She’s always ready to help; she’s always got a smile.” Larry Heyboer, who head ed the RCR group for most of Kerry’s years in the club, agreed. "Kerry’s just a personality all her own It’s hard to ex plain, but she's unique, even among all the fine kids we have. She just fits in, no mat ter where she is. or who she's with. "She walks through the fair here, for instance, and everybody knows her. everybody says Hi. Kerry,’ and everybody is happy to see her "I know she’ll be suc­ cessful, no matter what she decides to do” Like many young people at the fair. Kerry is a second generation 4 Her Her mom, Marilyn, also showed horses at Lowell when she was a teenager See 4-H horsewoman, Page 2 In This Issue... • Troy Bowman earns top showmanship award at Kent County 4-H Fair • Yankee Springs Twp. approves operating tax millage • Middleville Council rezoning of Cider Mill expansion approved • TK School Board OKs lunch increase, accepts Page principal resignation �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 17, 1993 Township notified of YSAC suit hearing Yankee Springs Township Board approves operating tax millage increase bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board approved a .0276 mill increase in operating tax millage. The board held a public hearing last Thursday regar­ ding the proposed increase which the township is allowed to levy in conjunction with the rate of inflation Township T reasurer Bob Herold said that the increase would average $1 per parcel. Few questions were raised, so, the hearing was closed after just 10 minutes. The motion was approved 4 to I, with trustee Mary Cook dissenting. The township board held a second public bearing on the township budget and then re­ adopted the proposed budget in July. This action was taken as a response to a law suit brought against the board by the Yankee Springs Awareness Committee. The group con­ tends that the township board failed to hold a proper public hearing before adopting the budget YSAC leader Sandi O’Dell said that they were satisfied with the outcome of this se­ cond public hearing. However, the board receiv­ ed notification from the township lawyer that a Sum­ mary Disposition has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 a.m. YSAC is asking that the township pay their costs and legal fees of $577 from the suit. Trustee Jack Finkbeiner strongly disagreed with this as did Herold. The township has already spent over $1,000 in attorney fees in response to the suit, said Herold. He did not think that the township should have to cover the YSAC legal fees as well. YSAC member Bruce Cook said that Supervisor George London was informed of YSAC’s feeling before the first budget bearing ’Because the board opted to schedule a second public hearing. YSAC has taken that as the board's admission of guilt." said Herold. "And that is not necessarily the case.” Herold was elected to act as chairman of the board in Supervisor George London’s absence. London had bypass surgery two weeks ago after having severe angina attacks. These attacks can be a war­ ning sign of heart problems. London had five bypasses and is now recuperating at home Doctors told him that there was no damage to his heart. If all goes well, he should be back m the township office about Sept. 1. In other business, the township board: — Tabled the final decision for the rezoning of property behind The Note that was re­ quested by Al Conklin for a proposed residential subdivi­ sion. Planning and Zoning recommended denial of the rezoning request. A majority of the board members felt that both Conklin and the Planning Commission should come before the board first. — Received a petition from the residents of Terry Avenue Five candidates seek appointment as Jerry Good steps down Caledonia Twp. Board to interview supervisor candidates this evening by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board this evening will interview five residents interested in serving as the next township supervisor Jerry Good has resigned the office, effective Sept. 1. and the board will appoint a replacement to serve the unexpired term which ends in to establish a special assess­ ment district for the purpose of paving the road. The board put that request in line with others and will consider it when the funds become available. — Discussed options for 1995. The interviews will be held at the Township Hall, beginnmg at 7:30 p m. Candidates are Fred Fleischmann. 9033 Foecke Dr.. Caledonia; Tom Garbow. 7930 9oth St.. Alto; John Koryto. 7937 Kraft; Arme Stawick. 6901 Campau Lake Dr and Tom Wilkinson, 6551 76th St. cooling the office portion of the building Bids nave been received for central air condi­ tioning at a cost of $1,600 to $1,700 or ceiling fans at $1,375. The board tabled the issue and will get more bids. 4-H HORSEWOMAN y continued from front page 9550 Green Lake Road Middleville ‘Three bedrooms, Bath and a half ‘20 Foot Glass in LR, Screened porch '20x40 Garter Concrete Pool Two stall garage, plus 16x24 building 132x313 Lot, Professionally Landscaped Two fireplaces, Finished Rec Room 'Berber Carpet, all neutral shades Assessed Value $46,800, near all schools 'Price - $98,000 Phone 795-9090 Since moving to Caledonia. Charles and Marilyn Guikema have always owned horses, starting out with ponies for their youngsters and then moving to larger animals as their three children grew up. In typical 4-H family fashion. Kerry’s two brothers. Kevin and Mark, also were members of Real Country Riders, and the three have shared and traded the family horses over the years. "But now that I think of it, Kerry was the one who always broke in the green horses that others went on to win with,” recalled Marilyn. ‘ She took our colt Chip and worked with him, and then she did the same with our Arab mare, Chrissy. Since then, we’ve sold both those animals, but they’re here at the fair and just doing great for their new owners. "Kerry's come all the way from not knowing what to do with a green colt to helping the younger ones today." said Marilyn. "But I think that her sense of humor and friendliness have become her greatest assets, both in 4-H and in all the things she does. " "She’s always helping some youngster with a saddle or with a riding pattern." agreed Heyboer. "If I would have asked her to work with one of the other kids instead of showing in one of her classes, I know she would have agreed im­ mediately and not thought a thing of it. "That’s not something you see in very many people." Kerry, who has ridden in both Western and English classes, thought hard when asked about her most memorable event during her nine years at the fair. "Those years just all kind of blend together.” she said. "I never did win any of the really big trophies or anything. I remember goofs, though." she grinned. "But I’ve had a lot of fun. and 1 guess I got my share of ribbons." Over the years, she has rid­ den three different family horses, beginning with the pony. Chip, then riding the spirited Chrissy for five years.. She now works with the Guikemas’ Arab pleasure horse. "E T .” formerly rid­ den by her older brother Kevin. This year, she said, she took second place ribbons in reining and in trail riding, and she added that the English equitation class was one of the most difficult she can remember. "Kerry is just so consis tent." said Heyboer "She may not often win big. but then she seldom does poorly, either "But she is ready to do anything you ask her to do to help the club. She’ll work on any event, and even if it’s not her favorite, she’ll probably have fun doing it ’’ Kerry’s kindnesses did not go unappreciated. Before leaving the fair Saturday, the Real Country Riders presented her with a scrapbook assembled by fellow 4-Her Nicole Potgeter The book also contained pictures of each member along with a message from each wishing her well and thanking her for all her help A 1993 graduate of South Christian High School, Kerry will begin her college studies at Grand Rapids Community College this fall. But her 4-H experiences and her knowledge of horses might continue to open up new opportunities, such as working at a dude ranch out West some summer. Being in 4 H all those years also has brought her into con­ tact with all kinds of people in all age groups, noted her mother. And also some "contact” that hasn’t been so pleasant Such as a kick in the shin. And occasionally "biting the dust.” as they say in the movies. "I remember taking a few spills learning to ride.” said Kerry, smiling "But y<ni just get back on and try again That’s no big deal.'' Maybe not But it sounds like a lesson for life is in there somewhere. Floor Model Markdowns Continue! We need to make room for our fall shipment. NEW & USED** APPLIANCES k 500 Arlington (M 37) Middleville • (lOOff South of Gevin Chev ) STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 (rem return FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION ADS Call: 795-3345 HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER’S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL ! IAH1I I1 Y �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 17, 1993 I Page 3 Council approves rezoning for Cider Mill expansion by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council unanimously approv­ ed a request for the rezoning of a parcel of land that will be the site of expansion for Cider Mill Village William Hefferan. one of the developers and owners of Cider Mill, already owns the parcel immediately northeast of the existing mobile home community Both parcels were purchas­ ed with the intention of developing them for this reason. Actual zoning of the parcel was R-3 (middle-density residential) Prior to that, the lot which is located just behind the Mid­ dleville Industrial Park, was projected for industrial use on the Middleville Planned Use map. In order to use the land for Cider Mill expansion, it was necessary for Hefferan to get it rezoned to R-4 (high density residential). There was some controver­ sy about the rezoning. And. the public hearing that was held by the Middleville Plann­ ing and Zoning Commission on Aug. 3. was well attended. After a lengthy public hear­ ing where there was both sup­ port and opposition for the plan, the Planning Commis­ sion voted 5 to 2 in favor of the request. Though there was a lot of public interest at the hearing. attendance at the village coun­ cil meeting where the final determination would be made was very light Planning and Zoning Com­ mission Chairman Eldon Newmyer and Hefferan were both on hand The council approved the request after little discussion, according to Village President Lon Mvers. Middleville Village Manager Ev Manshum asked the council for the go-ahead to begin the development of a committee that would work on strategic planning of the community. Manshum will be contacting the Thornapple Kellogg Schools and Thornapple Township to encourage their involvement. While he was the village manager in Lakeview. Mich.. Manshum had used this type of citizen's group to evaluate needs of the community and surrounding areas in regards to things like recreation or safety. Recreation will be the targeted area of the first com­ mittee that Manshum would like to see established. “By doing this as a joint ef­ fort and including TK schools, we will have a much greater chance of getting grants to help pay for development of recreational areas for the Mid­ dleville area.” Manshum explained. He stressed the fact that this needs to be a citizens’ group. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Mention taxes and people will usually go (Hit of their way to make sure their taxes aren’t raised. But. the Thornapple Township Truth in Taxation public hearing had no one in attendance, according to Supervisor Don Boysen. Township residents didn't have to worry because the board set the millage rate slightly lower than last year. The board set the millage rate at I 6844 mills for the township business year begin­ ning on April 1, 1993 until Mitch M 1994 I>ast year’s rate was 1.7956 mills. Though this isn’t a large difference, it adds up to a total of $9,500 less than last year The lower millage rate will generate $143,900 for the township with half of that go­ ing to the general fund and the other half to fire protection. These figures are based on $85,424,900. the total assess­ ed value of all township pro­ perties. said Boysen In other business, the board decided to stay with the in­ surance company of Bur­ nhams and Flowers. Their bid of $16,179 per year was slightly more than the one other bid that was submitted. “This will be our third year with this company." Boysen said. “We decided to stick with them because their coverage reflects our needs. The other company would not have provided adequate amounts of coverage at the bid submitted to the board.” This amount covers all of the township insurance in­ cluding liability insurance and the benefit package for township employees. The board gave Boysen ap­ proval to include any delin­ quent sewer operating and maintenance charges on the winter tax roll. Sewer payments must be made before Sept. 1 or they will be included in the bills. Boysen reported that he has not received word from Den­ nis Wilson or Gary Schenk, his lawyer, about the applica­ tion for a special land use per­ mit for mineral extraction on Wilson's Irving Road property. The Planning and Zoning Commission was expected to address this at the meeting last night. According to Boysen, it is likely that the commission will set a deadline for the receipt of the completed ap­ plication and table it until then. Or they might deny the peti­ tion due to insignificant evidence and ask that Wilson refile. Village and township person­ nel along with school ad­ ministrators would strictly be used as resource people in the development of projects. Manshum hopes to get started on this soon. But. his time may be limited due to his work on obtaining financing for the village's $2.5 million sewer project. Manshum. along with Jim White, village bond council attorney, and Tom Newhof. village consultant, will be meeting with Janet Monroe of the State Revolving Fund on Aug. 25. to discuss the possibility of SRF funding. Originally. Monroe had sax! that the village had a very good chance of getting lowinterest financing through the SRF Because a project with higher priority needed im­ mediate financing. Mid­ dleville may need to go the route of selling municipal bonds. THE CALEDONIA Thornapple Twp. reduces operational millage DANCE CENTER, INC 131-1/2 E. MAIN STREET • 891-1606 Call Now to Register! ’X Professional Instruction In... TAP • BALLET • JAZZ LYRICAL DANCE Preschool thru adult. Call for more information. TO ALL NEW STUDENTS OF CDC, INC Bring this ad when you sign up and receive l $5.00 OFF your first month's lessons. TK Board approves lunch hike, accepts principal’s resignation by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School Board addressed several items that needed to be completed before students start school on Tuesday, Aug. 31. The board accepted the written resignation of Linda Kehm Goosen, principal at Page Elementary The resignation came as no surprise to the board because Goosen had notified them earlier this summer of her decision to accept a position with the East Grand Rapids schools. In addition to serving as principal at Page. Goosen also acted as curriculum coordinator TK Supenntendant Steve Garrett said that the position has been posted Letters of interest will be accepted until Monday. Aug. 23. So far. 27 people have ex­ pressed interest in that post. Page will open without a principal Bui. Page staff along with help from the two other elementary principals. Sharon Kalee and Bill Rich, and Garrett, fourth and fifth­ graders should be able to sw ­ ing into the school year as usual “We hope to have the posi­ tion filled and at Page about a month after school begins,” Garrett said. The school board approved an increase in the cost of school lunch for those in fourth through twelfth grades. This year's cost per day for lunch will be $1.25. This is an increase of five cents for mid­ dle school and high school students. It will be a 15-cent increase for fourth and fifth graders. Helen Scott, TK Food Ser­ vice director, explained that the main reason for rate hike for those students is that legal­ ly, the portion sizes for those students is the same size as portions required for the older students. Kids in third grade and under receive smaller portions. “Even with the increase, our lunch program is one of the lower priced ones in the area.” Scott said The cost of milk will still be 25 cents. Breakfast will be 60 cents. Those students qualifying for reduced meals will pay 40 cents for lunch and 30 cents for breakfast. Those prices will be the same for K-12. Scott also said that TK will be try ing out a computer ac­ counting system at the middle school and at West. Cash registers used at the middle school need to be replaced any way West was chosen to use the system as a test school at the elementary level. Scott said that the Com­ mand Control System, which is manufactured in Grand Rapids, was highly recom­ mend by the East Grand Rapids District. "If this works well, we will probably put it into the other schools over the next couple of years.” Scott said. The board approved a one year teaching contract for Barbara Baar, pending the results from a mandatory criminal record check and receipt of certification. She will be teaching art at the high school, filling the vacancy left when Peter Bishop retired at the end of the past school year. Barr graduated from Grand Valley Stale College with ma­ jors in art and social science. Her first two years of college were completed at Calvin. This will be her first teaching assignment. But, Barr did her student teaching in art with the Rockford Public Schools. credit card program to our customers. No Annual Fee for the First Year with an APR of 15.84% Stop in at any of our locations for complete details. ANK SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Man St, CMedoma, Ml 891-9224 ALEDONIA LENDER 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68! h ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 Aff_3_Locationr^Open All Day Monday-Friday and Saturday ’til Noon �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 17, 1993 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi, everyone Isn’t summer going fast? Middle of August and I am still planning on lots more of summer. Wednesday, today. I went into Grand Rapids with Katherine, my mobility in­ structor. She said that she wanted to find one-way streets, elevators and escalators. So, for two days we went to Grand Rapids; Ionia and Ot­ tawa were the busy one-way streets she wanted I have to learn to listen to one-way traf­ fic to judge by their stopping and starting and how to stay straight down the sidewalks and listen to the echo of the cane on the sidewalk The echo tells if I am under a canopy or on a drive going down into a parking garage Then there are the posts and signs to watch out for. as well as the planted trees I didn’t even know were there. I have one more day. Friday and then Katherine has finish ed her internship with me. I was her first full-time student in mobility which is what she's receiving her masters in I really enjoyed working with her and will be sorry to see her lease Now. I will on­ ly be able to have it maybe once a week when Carol can come out We had something fun hap­ pen to us as I was traveling along tapping my cane and listening to the traffic to stay lined up with the traffic, so that I go in a straight line. I was concentrating hard on the sound and suddenly. I heard, “b this Norma Velderman?' I was so surprised that I just blurted out. “Yes. you are you?" Such manners The man laughed as he drew nearer and said. “It’s Tom Barnaby.’’ It was my cousin, and he just came out of the AT&T building where he works. He told me that he was keeping up with my progress and so was glad to see this white-haired woman walking down across from his building. We had a short visit. Monday. I got so confused and could not get straighted out. I even awoke at two a m., got out some rulers. laying them in the position of the two streets, and still was confused. Then Wednesday. I found out that I thought Ionia went one way. to the south and found out that it went north as a one ways street. Ottawa was the southern one way street. All the stew­ ing and confusion was for nothing. But. oh. what a challenge it is to mentally place myself by traffic. I received my Braille slate and stylus today. Now. to practice making my own letters, words, and sentences. I am really going to have to learn them by touch to be able to do that. Great Greiner said that on Saturday . July 28th. she went with the Barry County group to Chicago to the Candlelight Dinner Theatre. They saw “Song and Dance" and had a real nice dinner They left at eight o’clock in the morning and got back at 10 p.m. Had a wonderful time. Marian Manin said that she. Marge Williams. Fred and Bonnie Williams were in the area. Marge went over to visit with Bob Williams and family. Then on Friday. Larry’s wife and one daughter came to see Marian. Larry and his folks came on Saturday and went back on Sunday Russ Bender said that Ethel and Paul Gibson came and picked him up and they went into Grand Rapids to celebrate both Russ and Paul's bir­ thdays. Paul is 80 and Russ is 82 Then Russ had a dinner catered in for his sister Florence and Dick Dickerson and daughter Sue. Sue and Russ have the same birthday. That was on Satur­ day. Aug. 7. Jack and Jerry Spencer went up north to Traverse Ci­ ty over the weekend. They went up for a Belzell family reunion. The reunion was on Saturday and on Sunday they saw the other side of the family. The Ward’s were kept busy babysitting granddaughter. Elaine Northrop said they had the Northrop reunion on Sunday at Gun Lake. Lois Bender said that she and Walt took Barb and Phil exit to celebrate Barb’s birth­ day. Vonda and Mark were also there. Then, they visited Chris and Amy in Grand Rapids Sh Ntighbors, Page 5 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9 45a m . 1100a m k 6 00p.m. WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music. Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world'" M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. Awana................................. . ........ (feuhicu United iircll|rcn Qll|urd| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 West Main Middleville, Vi mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9.30 a.m. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................ 5 00 p.m Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rez\ Bobby Dale Whittock ’The Church where everybody is sorretxxfy... ana Jesus Chrrf ts Lord" Sunday School.......................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday Mommg Wortfup.......................10 30 am. Sunday Evening Worship......................... 6 00 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer i BO»e Study....... 700 p.m Steve jocxsct Your Atae Looney. Muse Or LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue .9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. Sunday School............. Sun. Morning Worship. Evening Service.......... Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 am. Sunday School.................................... ,11:10 a.m. ..6:30p.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5.00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m. Sunday School.............................. 11:15a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Phone 795-7076 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Aduiu. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship............... .9:45 am Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 am. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages 9 30 a.m 8 30 a m 1100dm 8 30 a m Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School Wednesday ’Family Night” 6.00 p m huptrme, Pouim, Rdrumt, Itrrful Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 am. Morning Worship........... 11 00 am. Evening Worship.............. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — Pastor Jeffrey Lee Wednesday Night “Family Night” 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Eady Morning Worship Middleville Worship . Middleville Vacation Bible School (Ebe (Old niimr JHrilHidist (Church ........... 1000 a.m. .1100 am .............. 6 00 p.m. Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun l_akc) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Services — Sunday Schoo Morning Worship Evening Worship Children's Churdi/Youih Worship during morning services, Caraway St puppet ministry for K4ih during evening scrvn.cs 891-8028 “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Church School. <3. Sunday.. ...10:00a.m. Morning Worship....... 11 00 a.m. fKjS Evening Worship 6.00 p.m —O ’ Wed Fellowship..........7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 17, 1993 / Page 5 Demings celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Richard (Dick) and Audrey Deming of 2380 Ottawa Trail, Hastings will be honored at a pig roast open house to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. The celebration will be held at the Algonquin Lake Lodge, 2403 Old Iroquois Trail on Sunday, August 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. The open house is being hosted by their children ond grandchildren. Your presence is the only gift the couple desires. Little Lambs Preschool is — ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ...for 3 year olds and young 4 year olds. For information _ ) can... 891-1125 Penningtons to mark golden anniversary Chuck and Elaine Pennington will celebrate 50 years of marriage at an open house Sunday, Aug. 29. Chuck and Elaine Malcolm were married Nov. 18, 1943. They hove lived most of their married life in Hastings. Chuck worked at the Piston Ring prior to going into construction. He retired in 1985, after 40 years as a crane operator. Elaine worked at the Car Seal, 11 years, and sold Avon for 20 years. Relatives and friends are invited to an open house to be held Sunday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Commission on Aging, 120 North Michigan Ave , Hastings. Your presence is the only gift desired. The open house will be hosted by their children, Janice Drum of San Diego, Calif.; Judy and Gary Crowford, Fine Lake; and Chuck and Tammy Penning­ ton, Hastings. Chuck and Elaine have five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. — OPEN HOUSE — Sunday, August 22... 1 to 4 PM JIB D2M1. MIDDLEVILLE ■U ___ ._______ AREA - Sharp 4 CALEDONIA yr. old ranch on beautiful landscaped one acre parcel. Three bedrooms, 2 baths with partially finished walkout basement, FP in liv ing rm., close to GR & a super . '^■1 view. Priced to sell! Call Liz, 11910 GACKLER RD. 795 9849 — HOMES OF THE WEEK — F2M1. MIDDLEVILLE NEW LIST­ ING Beautiful 3 bedroom bi-level. Large professionally done family room in lower level. Home Warranty, shed & deck off side & bock. Call Koren 795-7933 L1M2. MIDDLEVILLE Sharp 3 bedroom, 2 story with 1% bath. Near schools. Home­ owners Warranty included Spacious home with hard­ wood floor, newer roof, large fenced yard on corner lot and 1 stall garoge. Price in low $60 s Coll Deb 623 8357 D1M1. CALEDONIA SCHOOLS Beautiful setting on Thornop pie Rv. with 81 waferfront 2 story walkout with 4 bed­ room 1% bath & 2 fireplaces. Home Warranty & newer cor pet & paint. Many extras. Coll Patty 792 9974 MIDDLEVILLE Starter home in excellent condition with 2 bedrooms Beautiful oak cabinets MFU & garage Newly redone, close to schools. Price reduced! Coll Karen 795 7933 I1M1. Sharp ranch with 60 sandy lakefront. MH6M. MIDDLEVILLE 1992 Living rm. w FP rec room 14x70 Schult with 2 bedrooms enclosed porch < 24 stall 2 baths ond 8x10 shed in garage Appliances included newer park. Call Koren 230- plus curtains & drapes. Dock < 0266 toll free wuter pump also. Must see* Coll Deb 623 8357 Q1M1. GUN LAKE Caledonia Middle School invites kids to visit early Caledonia Middle School students and their parents can get off to a comfortable start this year by visiting the school this week, before school gets underway on Aug. 30. Each grade has been assign­ ed its own day to “visit,” but students are welcome to stop by on any day most conve­ nient for his or her family Sixth-graders and their parents are invited to come in today, Tues.. Aug 17, seventh-graders on Wed., Aug. 18 and eighth-graders on Thurs.. Aug. 19. Students can pick up their class schedules at the Student Services Office between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.. and then walk around the building to locate classrooms or just become familiar with the school. Principal Clark Volz said he and his staff will be glad to answer any questions. “Our main goal is to have every student feel comfortable at Caledonia Middle School when school officially begins on Aug. 30.” he said. Anyone with questions should call the middle school office at 891-8649. Middleville library closed for cleaning The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be closed for cleaning from Thursday. Aug. 19 until Monday. Aug. 23. Regular summer hours will resume on Tuesday . Aug. 24. The hours will be from 8:45 a m to 3 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. LIBRARY, from 4 Neva and Bill Kenyon went to Branson. Missouri for a country western show. Had some real good shows at a reasonable price They had a real good visit. Ben Kenvon said that when Ralph came home from the hospital their dog Charlie just went crazy and won’t let Ralph out of his sight He was so upset while Ralph was gone Well, fotks.l guess that is all for now. Love you all very much. Have a good week. A NEW VISION IN FAMILY PRACTICE... DR. CARLOS ALFARAZ WAYLAND MEDICAL CENTER ou care for your family more than anyone can possibly imagine. That’s why Pennock Hospital and Blodgett Medical Center have collaborated to bring you Wayland Medical Center. We are committed to meeting the diverse healthcare needs of your family and the community, so we have expanded family practice services to Wayland. We understand your level of concern and how important it is that you have a physician you can trust with your family’s health. Our doctors provide you and your family with personalized care that exceeds the highest expectations. Y We are proud to announce Dr. Carlos Alfaraz as a new member of the medical staff at Pennock Hospital. His new office is conveniently located in Wayland. Dr. Alfaraz joins our exceptional team of family practice specialists who work together to help families in the community maintain their overall wellness. Our physicians’ professional expertise, combined with the latest technology available at our hospital and Wayland Medical Center, ensures that the healthcare needs of your family will be met. When you need a family physician that provides quality health care with a personal touch, call Dr. Alfaraz at the Wayland Medical Center at 792-3475 DR. CARLOS ALFARAZ... ANOTHER REASON TO CHOOSE PENNOCK HOSPITAL. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health low W. Green Si. • HaMingv Ml 49O5K �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 17, 1993 Carries on family tradition at Kent Co. Fair Troy Bowman earns top showmanship award by Barbara Gall The Kent County Youth Fair Board this year chose "A Family Tradition” as the theme for the 1993 fair Troy Bowman proved the theme to be a reality. In capturing the Senior Showmanship Sweepstakes award, he completed a "Tri­ ple Crown” of Bowman vic­ tories in the prestigious event. Troy's sister. Holli, won the Junior Sweepstokes in 1988. and the very next year, their brother Phil won the Senior Sweepstakes Troy’s name already has been added to the Sweepstakes winners' board hanging in the Reath Bam at the Lowell Fairgrounds, and Holli Filmed the calligrapher as he penned in Troy’s name. To qualify for the event. Troy won the reserve dairy showman award. Since the first-place dairy showman won the Sweepstakes last year. Troy got to compete in the finals against the showmanship winners in seven other species: rabbit, chicken, horse, beef. goat. -J*, <r aw t J®® Troy Bowman, of Caledonia, won this year's Senior Showmanship Sweepstakes, one of the highest awards given at the Kent County Youth Fair. In this contest, Troy competed against seven other top showmen and women, each is the third of hi; his of whom hod to exhibit eight different species. Troy U thl. J member c! family to win the award. SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY ; Ji f t J Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 9 wia aiaaiaail lift t IB BABB AJI BAI tAB M BAMAB til swine and sheep. Like his sister, he said the chicken for him was the hardest animal to show "You don't really show it; you examine it for the judge, and there are about 20 dif­ ferent things you have to ex­ amine.” he explained He said he thought he pro­ bably did the best showing the hog "I basically was really sur­ prised to win.” he said, cradl­ ing the huge trophy VllaMPW @ Middleville Doctors Tom Otto Turkey Farm 4 Star Video Barlow Clipper Geuke’s Market Graphic Communications Bradford White Corporation M/C Supply Ltd. Old Kent Bank Phil’s Pizzeria Thomas Anderson, D.D.S. Beebe Shoe Repair S&S Farm Market Pharmacy Care Pastoor’s Family Market J L Schwartz Insurance Agency Barry County Women’s Festival Dr. David Woodliff Pennock Hospital Kow Pattie Saloon Candy Bowman. Troy's mom. said she was thrilled, but admitted she wasn’t sure Troy would get the award either. “All the kids were good this year, and there was no clearcut winner.” she said. “I was surprised, too.” she beamed Phil, Holli and Troy are the children of Candy and Mike Bowman, and both their parents and their grandparents farm in Caledonia. Troy will enter his junior year at Caledonia High School this fail. Phil and Holli also are CHS graduates, and went on to college studies at Michigan State University. Healthy Tooth Team talks about... ImportanceCaliofusPreventive Dental Care for information. 891-1240 Middleville When You Support The Arts — You Are Part of the Performance! Bosley Pharmacy WBCH Radio Small Craft Warning 3 On Saturday . July 31. Kent County , and our entire nation suffered a great loss with the passing of Congressman Paul Henry. Seldom has the State of Michigan been graced with a public servant as principled and dedicated as Paul. To him. public service was more than an office — it was a high calling. For Paul, politics was about the pursuit of virtue, not power. He infused every issue with reason, courage and tolerance He defied any attempt to label him. This is because his sole standard for deciding questions of public policy was wisdom, not political expedience Paul Henry understood that political service, like teaching or the ministry is ultimately about helping others. His entire career was dedicated to the service of others. For example, while still in college, he served two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia and Ethiopia. More than anything else, he was an inspirational teacher. First, as a professor at Calvin College and even after entering politics as a state representative, state senator and con gressman. Paul never stopped teaching. His fundamental lesson was how much more we can be. I believe that when our Founding Fathers fashioned this representative democracy, it was their hope that this nation would be led by people with the stature, the learning, the in­ tegrity and the conscience of Paul Henry The end of this young life is a tragedy for his family and for all of us who care about the future. It is painful to con­ template how much more he could have contributed. It is up to each of us to continue the legacy of public service Paul Henry left this state. His passion was education. As we all go through the process of remaking education for the next cen­ tury, each of us should be guided by the example he lived For Paul Henry’s commitment to principled public service need not fade — even though he has been so tragically taken from us. Let us be guided by his inspiration. Shear Pleasure TiresRUs Progressive Graphics County Seat Mom & Pop’s Dr. Thomas Hoffman Gavin Chevrolet Bushwacker State Bank of Caledonia Lon Lefanty’s State Farm Agency Swamp Fox Lounge Mitch & Sandy Tolan Floral Designs of Hastings Caledonia Farmers Elevator Thomapple Floral Crystal Flash Hastings City Bank Faro’s Pizza Wallpaper Factory Closeout Middle Villa Inn Cappon’s Quick Mart Thomapple Kellogg Movie Depot Community Ed Zondervan Family Bookstores Jeff Bauer, Beartraks Construction J Ad Graphics Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S Family Dental Care We welcome new patients Appointments available Monday Saturday 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 in the new State Farm Bldg just north of the light ■ 1SWEET CORN on the Cob Michigan PEACHES PAULA RED , APPLES / MacINTOSH APPLES Michigan MUSKMELON BLUEBERRIES All other in season Michigan Fruits & Vegetables AND GREENHOUSE 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON SAT 9 to 8. SUN 12 to 5 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 17. 1993 / Page 7 AREA OBITUARIES George Deleeuw ~ Joyce Schipper__ HOLLAND - Joyce Schipper, 57, of Holland, passed away Sunday, August 8, 1993 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was a member of the Graafschap Christian Reformed Church. She was a 1954 Holland Christian gradu­ ate. She was a volunteer for Evergreen Commons. She is survived by her child­ ren: Mike and Lori Schipper of Middleville, Jim and Leah Schipper of Grand Rapids, Michelle Schipper of Florida; two grandsons; brothers: Robert and Lucille Strabbing of Zeeland, Charles and Ona Strabbing of Graafschap; sisters: Mrs. James (Gladys) Genzink of Graafschap, Mrs. Glen (Lois) Tucker of Graafs­ chap, Mrs. Wilbur (Norma) Van Popering of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Herm (Carol) Kolk of Holland, Mrs. Roger (Mary) Shoemaker of Middle­ ville; sisters-in-law: Mrs. Don (Amy) Strabbing of Holland, Mrs Gerald (Joan) Strabbing of Holland. Funeral and commital services were held Tuesday, August 10 at the Graafschap Christian Reformed Church with the Reverend Roger Van Harn officiating Burial Graafschap Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Commons or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Yntema Funeral Homes, Holland. Joan B. Tinker— HASTINGS - Joan B. Tink­ er, 65, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, August 14, 1993 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Tinker was born on WATER SYSTEMS From front page — meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug 17. The Council also voted 6-1 to participate in the 1994 Mayor Exchange Day Retiring Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good thanked the Council for its help and cooperation dur­ ing his five years as super­ visor. Good has resigned his office, effective September I. The Council has scheduled a special meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 to discuss unfinished business from the Aug. 9 agenda. GRAND RAPIDS - George Deleeuw, 81 of 2322 Raybrook SE, Grand Rapids, formerly of Caledonia, passed away Sunday, August 8, 1993 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. DeLeeuw was bom on February 14, 1912 in Grand Rapids, the son of Lewis DeLeeuw and Cornelia Ver Ways DeLeeuw He was married to Elaine Ann Anderson. He was a tool crib attendant. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 11 at St Paul Lutheran Church with Reverend Robert Gerke offi­ ciating. Burial Holy Comers Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund, Vision Enrichment, American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. STEAK FRY Caledonia Sportsman's Club STEAK • SALAD BAR BAKED POTATO1CARUC TOAST BEVERAGE MW CAlfDQNIA Saturday, Aug. 21 5-8 p.m. • Price here comes a time when the T demands of home ownership can become too much. That’s why Pennock Hospital is offering November 27, 1927 in Albion, the daughter of Paul and Arloa (Edger) Trainor. She was married to Kenneth L. Tinker on January 5, 1947. Mrs. Tinker is survived by her husband Kenneth L. Tink­ er; two daughters, Susan (Jack) Hill of Hastings, Carol (Kenneth) Brown of Hastings; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Kathryn Manker of Traverse City area, Constance (Claude) Hoeksema of Sebr­ ing, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17 at the Beeler Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Family will be at the funeral home Tuesday noon till time of funeral services. Pennock Village, an independent community, to individuals and couples 55 and older. The quality of the Pennock Village construction and design will give you the feel of a home or condominium but without the worries and responsi­ bilities of ow nership. There is no entrance fee. At Pennock Village, you can take advantage of living in a modern apartment with an extensive list of features and benefits. These one-level apartments are designed with comfort and convenience in mind. And with its location adjacent to Pennock Hospital, you can feel secure knowing that caring friends are in the neighborhood. More than just a nice touch When It comes to protecting your Jim Couchenour family, life insurance is more than a 1611 S. Hanover st., nice extra touch - It's a necessity. Suite 112, Hastings Keep your family safe. Depend on Ph. 945-3443 Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan, backed by 40 years of financial stability. MOB FARM BUREAU Making your future more "SV***0*. predictable. (HELP WANTED^ TO START IMMEDIATELY • Packaging Line — All 3 Shifts • Assembly — 1st & 2nd Shifts • Plastic Injection & Machine Operators — All 3 Shifts Will train to do packaging and assembly. Job sites are on southeast side of Grand Rapids near the air­ port. Drug test required. Pennock Village is the perfect place to begin enjoying new friends and new experiences. 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OIL & FILTER IncludM up to 5 quart* major brand Oil* Of your chotca Lubrication, oil filter ait Hukl lavtHs chocked and tire pressure chocked Most U& Gars _ . Vahotme • Quaker State • Kendall 5O „ . Pennzoil • Unocal ’18.50 > "I tZ 1W INTERSTATE N BATTERIES TrUCk TCDiua^-nDC ALTERNATORS Most Car Parts in Stock Call Rick at... 868-7120 6785 Whitneyville Ave., Alto, Ml 49302 - AT THE NORTH ENO OF JANOSES STORE Drying is one of the oldest methods of food preservation — dating back thousands of years. Preserving seasonal foods by drying is still useful today. Dried foods are especially convenient for hikers and campers as dry mg reduces the weight and bulk of food, mak­ ing it possible to store or carry larger quantities in a small place | Obituary George C. Bedford------------------ ------DELTON - George C. Bedford, 71, formerly of Middleville, passed away Friday, August 13, 1993 at Mecosta County General Hospital, Big Rapids. Mr. Bedford was bom on March 31, 1922 at Irving Township, the son of Arthur and Mathilda (Shassberger) Bedford. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended and graduated from Middlevil­ le schools. He was married to Agnes M. Cunningham on June 21,1946. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. He was self-employed in the Furnace business later was manager of Crystal Flash Gas Station in Middleville until retirement. He was a member of Middleville Lions Club, and Middleville United Methodist Church. George was an avid bow and gun hunter and fisherman. “BOWNE CENTER DAYS • SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st Corner of Alden Nash (M-50) and 84th Street SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 10:00 Dedication of Museum □ $ Arts and Crafts Booths Open Book Fair in Town Hall Begins Museum, Town Hall, School and Church — Open to Tour — Quilting Demonstration in Museum (2nd Floor) Lions Club Booth Opens 11:0012:00 Musical Program in Church Becky Dine and Rick Krueger Music of the ’30s and ’40s 12:00 (NOON) Salad Luncheon in the Ladies Aid Hall ($5.00 per person) 1:003:00 1:002:00 How does drying foods preserve foods? Successful drying depends upon the removal of enough moisture from a food to prevent the growth of spoilage organisms. Home dry ing, if done proper­ ly can work well for many fruits and vegetables. There are various methods for drying foods at home: • In your kitchen oven. You will never drying trays. Bowne Center School Reunion (EVERYONE WELCOME) Musical Program in Church The Smith Family - Country Gospel (Al Smith, Composer) 2:30 Michigan Two-Steppers (Near Canopy) 3:30 Drawing for Rocking Cow. Rocking Horse (made by David Caswell. Ako) ...and donated gifts from various merchants 4:00 Closing He was a Sgt. in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. Preceding him in death were his parents. Mr. Bedford is survived by his wife, Agnes M. Bedford; one daughter, Candy Bedford of Hastings; one son, Chris (Sue) Bedford of Morley; five grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren; one sister, Artelle Newnam of Holiday, Florida; one brother, Bernard (Barbara) Bedford of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend C. William Martin officiating. Military Graveside Services were by the Hastings Ameri­ can Legion Post. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. an oven thermometer, and a small electric fan • In a food dehydrator. Electric dehydrators can be purchased, but are quite ex­ pensive. Food dehydration can be constructed at home with rather simple building materials. • Sun drying Michigan weather does not lend itself to drying fruits and vegetables in the sun Spoilage, souring or molding will probably occur before drying is achieved. Sun drying requires temperatures over 98F. and low relative humidity. • In a microwave oven. Herbs, because of their low moisture content, are the only foods recommended for dry­ ing in a microwave oven. As soon as dried foods are cool, they should be packaged in moisture-proof, insect pro­ of containers such as glass jars or plastic freezer hags. Metal cans with tight fitting lids can be used if the dried food is first placed in a plastic bag. Store containers of dried foods in a dry. cool place. Low storage temperatures ex­ tend shelf life of the dried product. To prepare dried foods for table use they are rehydrated or reconstituted Both terms refer to returning water to dried foods. Dried vegetables are usual!) more tender if the) are soaked long enough to re­ absorb most of their moisture before being cooked. Dried fruit can be eaten as is or rehydrated and cooked before eating Fresh fruits and vegetables supply the diet with calories, vitamins, minerals and fiber. As is true with other food preservation methods, drying will result in the lose of cer Sh Drying, Pagn 9 D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville will receive sealed offers at its office located at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, for the purchase of the below-described real property until August 24, 1993. Minimum offer should be $5,000.00. 1) All sealed offers will be opened and read during the Village council Meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. during the village Council Meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on August 24, 1993. 2) The property is approxi­ mately two acres in size and is commonly described as 140 Irving Road and legally described as: Part of the South 14 of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South % corner of said Section 23; thence North 00° 50' 48” West 151.06 feet along the East line of Assessor's Plat #4 of Middleville to the PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; thence North 82° 50' 46” West 23.60 feet to the centerline of Irving Road; thence North 23° 59' 18” West 37.75 feet along said centerline of Irving Road; thence North 89° 35' 36” East 98.03 feet; thence North 30° 15' 05” West 122.20 feet to said East line of Assessor's Plat #4 of Middleville, said point being North 00° 50' 48” West 294.80 feet from said south % corner of Section 23; thence North 00° 50' 48” West 261.87 feet along said East line of Assessor's Plat #4 of Middleville; thence South 81° 10' 08” East 311.26 feet; thence South 08° 48' 56” West 260.00 feet; thence South 81° 10' 41” East 28.14 feet; thence South 00° 05' 35” East 1.14 feet; thence North 82° 50' 46” West 106.35 feet, thence South 00° 13' 26” East 131.81 feet; thence North 82° 50' 46” West 186.14 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. Please direct any questions to Everil Manshum, Village Manager, at the Village office, 795-3385. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (204) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 17, 1993 I Page 9 [From Our Readers Mobile home park expansion serves needed purpose To the editor: As a member of the Mid­ dleville Planning and Zoning Commission, I wish to give my opinion as to why I voted in favor of the expansion of the mobile home park from 168 to 300 units Much misinformation has been distributed about this ac­ tion and I hope to clear some of it up. 1) The Mobile Home Park presently has 89 units filled and there are 39 children in those 89 units 2) 65 percent of the residents are senior citizens I doubt that there will be many school age children coming from those homes — except for grandchildren. 3) Most of the sales of the individual units have been to people who arc local. 4) The park is assessed at $348,000 which yields ap­ proximately $21,000 in taxes currently. 5) Due to the recent State Legislative action, the number of school age children coming from the park and the amount of taxes generated is a mute point as of Jan I, 1994 6) I believe the mobile home park will give a nice buffer between the Industrial Park and any single family residential units 7) Middleville — as well as the rest of America — needs to furnish what are called starter homes for young couples and singles, as well as smaller homes for senior citizens after they have raised their children and no longer need or want a three or four bedroom home. The mobile home park answers this need in an affordable way. 8) It is accepted that traffic will increase. But for now. I We Protect Your Boat On Land As Well As Water. Sailing, cruising or fishing is usually confined to weekends lor most boat owners In fact, most of the time, your boat isn’t even in the water it's m storage somewhere' Auto­ Owners Insurance covers your boat m the water and out. and every­ where m between - aW year long' believe that Whitneyville Road will be able to handle the increase. It is generally ac­ cepted that a road can handle the most traffic (number of cars per day) at 22 mph. The speed limit on Grand Rapids Street is 25 miles per hour Beyond Crane Road the village has no authority to set the speed limit. 9) I believe that the mobile home park is to be the most effective and efficient use of the land Sincerely. Dr. Eldon Newmyer DRYING OF FOOD, continued from Page 8— removed. • Vitamins: Vitamin A & C are the main nutrients found in fresh fruits and vegetables. Both are destroyed by ex­ posure to air and vitamin C is also destroyed by heat. • Minerals: Losses may oc­ cur with soaking, however tain nutrients Some of the nutritional changes you can expect with drying are: • Calories On a pound for pound basis, dried foods will have a substantially higher calorie content than fresh because nutrients become more concentrated as water is these losses are usually minimal. • Fiber: Fiber content re­ mains the same Drying foods at home should only be attempted after obtaining proper instructions. There are varying recommen­ dations for treatment before drying, temperatures and length of dry ing time and for conditioning foods prior to storage. For more information about food drying, contact your local MSU Extension office. 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SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER 15 OZ OR FLEX&GO11OZ MITCHUM SOLID 1 7 OZ OR ROLL-ON 1.5 OZ 2J39 For the Rite Aid Pharmacy near you...call 1-800-4-DRUGST0RES �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 17, 1993 The ribbon donee was performed by the entire group on Saturday afternoon, the last day of the academy. Middleville youth get detailed look into Chinese culture Ben Jones tries his new-found skill of eating with chopsticks. He was one of the participants in the three-day Chinese Academies seminar held in Middleville at the United Methodist Church. Ribbon dancing was taught to small groups of the kids by Mrs. Sun. Ribbon dan­ cing involves several different motions that produce varied effects. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, held at the Village Hall, Middleville, Michigan, on August 10,1993 at 7:00 p.m., an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Mid­ dleville was adopted. AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville, J THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from the Multiple Family Residential District (R-3) to the Mobile Home Residential District (R-4): * Middleville beginning at North 1/4 post Section 23-4-10, then South 89 degrees 18’ 33” East along North line said Section 893.07 feet, then South 00 degrees 19’09” East along West line of East Vi of East 25 acres of Northwest Northeast 1/< said Section 23 1318.4 feet, then North 89 degrees 27’ 16” West along South line of said North-west 1Z» Northeast 1/< 897.22 feet, then North 00 degrees 08’ 15” West along North and South 1Z» line said sec­ tion 1320.61 feet to POB. Effective Date: August 10, 1993 A copy of this Zoning Ordinance amendment may be inspected at the Middleville Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street in the Village of Middleville, during nor­ mal business hours. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (2on NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Applicant: Douglas N. Mills Application 6087 100th St. No. V-3 Middleville, Ml 49333 Parcel No. 0814-015-023-10 Legal Description: Previously a railroad right-of-way, beginning near 9461 Parmalee Rd. and ending at Crane Rd. to the South. 2.05 miles long and approximately 100’ wide. Together with approximately 300’ x 300’ lot contiguous to the railroad right-of-way on the north side of the river and east of the railroad. Description of variance requested: Applicant is seeking a determination that construction of a one-story, single family dwelling on the existing bridge across the Thornapple River complies with the Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance. The application for zoning compliance was denied by the zoning administration on August 5, 1993. Date and Time of Public Hearing: August 24, 1993, 7:30 p.m. Place of Hearing: Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Lee Patterson, Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary NOTICE: Thomapple Twp. will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the election/meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thornapple Township Clerk, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone 795-7202. (203) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 17, 1993 I Page 11 MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes July 27 1993 President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, French Mugridge. Oliver and Schel linger. Absent VandenBerg. Guests: Lindo French. Kathleen Oliver Bruce Agostini and Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News. Minutes of the July 13 1993 meeting were approved as read. Minutes of the July 15. 1993 Public Hearing were approved as read Minutes of July 15. 1993 Special Meeting were approved as read Trustee Schellinger choirper­ son of the Property Committee reported to Council in regards to Council's action of July 13 1993. (parking on Village property) Discussion held. Oliver moved that the termination date to park on Village property will be August 15 1993. Support by French. 5 Ayes and 1 nay. Mo­ tion carried. President Myers recommend­ ed the appointment of Bruce Agostini to the Planning Com mission for a term of three years to expire April 30. 1996. French moved to approve the appoint­ ment. Support by Schellinger Ayes oil, carried. With no further business Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Oliver. Ayes all carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (202) Evo Wong taught the children some of the basics of Chinese paper-cutting. She displayed several intricate examples of this art. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP Fall storytime sessions planned for local libary Chen Lei demonstrated the art of Chinese writing. As she drew and explained each character, the kids worked on their own creation. Judy Hammond, martial arts instructor with the YWCA, demonstrated some basic moves in Karate. Each student had the chance to practice what they had been taught. Jenny Jones pushes up on Hammond's arms as if to ward off an attack. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD ■ AUGUST 11,1993 • A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:00 P.M. at the Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple St, Caledonia. Present: Good, R. DeVries, Snyder, Dieleman, Jousma, Gould. Absent: J. DeVries. Supervisor Good opened the meeting with the bids on the Barber School renovation. Discussion was held on the bids, lack of Community Development Funds. Concern by the Board was that no money would come out of General Fund or the shortage of funds. Moved Snyder, support Jousma to apply for an extra $20,000.00 from the Community Development Fund, borrowing one year ahead. Ayes: R. DeVries, Snyder, Dieleman, Jousma, Gould, Good. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion was held on the sale of the property & steel building to Caledonia Farmers Elevator for $15,000.00. Gould would like the Assessor to let us know what the building is worth. Discussion on the Kent County Library System. With other Township withdrawing from the system, Snyder stated that the costs for covering those systems would most likely be added unto remaining Townships’ contracts. Moved Gould, support Jousma, to approve the letter sent by Snyder for withdrawal unless something can be done to help with the costs. Ayes: Snyder, Dieleman, Jousma, Gould, Good, R. DeVries. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion was held on the C-Tec. Moved Gould, support Dieleman to join the rate regulation group if the resolution will not be sufficient for rate regulation. Ayes: Dieleman, Jousma, Gould, Good, R. DeVries, Snyder. MOTION CARRIED. Interviews for the Supervisor position will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple St. Work was done on the 1994 budget. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (207) The Kent County Library System offers fall story time sessions for children ages 3’^-5 years. The monthly programs feature stories, songs, and creative dramatics, and are an excellent introduction to quality literature. Children enroll for the entire session and registration is necessary . For more information, call the Kent County Library Youth Services department. 774-3253. or the Caledonia branch at 891-1502. Programs at Caledonia are set for Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 18. AUGUST 18,1993 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Treasurer Report Consumers Power Franchise Agreement • 2nd Reading 6. Barber School Report 7. Future Growth Committee Report 8. Caledonia Farmers Elevator • Steel Building 9. Planning Commission Report Valley Point West Industrial Park-1 st Reading 10. Application for Open Space Agreement 11. C-Tec Rate Regulation Ordinance-1 st Reading 12. Appointment New Supervisor 13. Zoning Board of Appeals Report 14. Resolution for Student Representative Program 15. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board (206) NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Applicant: Kim A. Selleck Application 8540 W. Crane Rd. No. V-4 Middleville, Ml 49333 Parcel No. 0814-014-023-00 and 0814-014-023-60 Legal Description: (0814-014-023-00) Beg at a pt N 89 deg 40’ 55” W 447 ft from S % cor Sec 14-4-10, th N 89 deg 40’ 55” W 447 ft al S Li sd sec, th N 00 deg 08’ 37” W 978.30 ft, parallel with E Li SW 1/4 sd sec, th S 89 deg 35’ 56” E 447 ft, th S 00 deg 08’ 37” E 997.65 ft to P.O.D. 10.03 A M/L ft to beg. 23A. Also Ex the N 330 ft of S 1307 ft thereof. (0814-014-023-60) Beg at S % cor Sec 14-4-10, then W 447 ft., then N 977.65 ft, th E 447 ft, then S 977 ft to beg. Description of variance requested: Applicant is seeking a variance to locate an accessory building closer to lot line than front of residence as stipulated in Chapter 4, 4.02 (B) of the Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance in the R-R zoning district. Date and Time of Public Hearing: August 24, 1993, 8:30 p.m. Place of Hearing: Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Lee Patterson, Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary NOTICE: Thornapple Twp. will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the election/meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thornapple Township Clerk, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone 795-7202. (206) �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 17, 1993 Support and success highlight this year’s fair Kent Co. Fair warmed by family tradition by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If you’re worried that modem* society is destroying the American family, you’d have been greatly encouraged by a behind-the-scenes visit to last week’s 1993 Kent County Youth Fair “Family’’ is what this fair is all about. Second and third genera­ tions as well as younger brothers and sisters of area families are continuing 4-H and FFA traditions of raising and showing animals, creating art and craft projects, baking Representing the Real Country Riders 4-H Club are these four accomplished horsewomen. Brooke Wierengo, left, was the Junior Trail high point winner, Kim Brummel won both the Western and English junior riding patterns; Karen Pavlovic won the Novice trail and English riding patterns and English and Western pleasure classes while Darcy Stouffer was tne Novice Trail high point winner. While Caledonia area youth work in several different 4-H groups, all members of the Cherry Valley Livestock Club are from Caledonia. Displaying some of their awards are members Kurt Kaechele, (back, left), Phil Faber, Brenda Kaechele and Ed Smith. In the front row, from the left, are Ryan Haywood, Michelle Mager, Kevin Kaechele, Lisa Kaechele and Michael Mager. Not pictured are CVL members Josh Haywood, BJ. Welton, Matt Lewis, Molly Cryderman, Emma Cryderman and Eli Cryderman. good food and designing and sewing clothing. But the neat part is that whether they’re new to the fair scene or not. Mom and Dad. and even Grandpa and Grandma are at the fair. too. Some parents volunteer hundreds of hours as 4-H leaders and Fair Board members. Others put in time as family members who help not only their own kids, but the entire local club itself dur­ ing the year’s work. To an outsider visiting the fair throughout the week, it seems like each 4-Her has gained a supportive extended family, ready to offer en­ couragement or congratula­ tions or even sympathy on a bad day. The “family tradition” at the fair works, and the 4-H and FFA exhibits perhaps are becoming even more in­ teresting to visitors as the area becomes more urban and the number of working farms dwindle. The fair is complete with carnival rides and food booths, but many of the wideeyed youngsters arriving with their parents were as eager to see the "horsies,” the cows and the rabbits as the midway rides. Caledonia area exhibitors earned their share of ribbons, championships and trophies in all areas of exhibition. (See photos) The annual livestock auction, one of the biggest events at the fair, also was Not all 4-H projects involve showing animals. Kevin Kaechele, 9, won an Oustanding Exhibit Award for his poster explaining rabbit care. Kevin did win honors as the Reserve Champion Novice Showman in rabbits. deemed a success, netting the young showmen and women nearly $20,000 more than last year, even though the number of entries stayed about the same Ray Hawkins, who was in charge of this year’s auction. said that the sale netted more than $153,000, compared to about $132,000 last year. The 286 animals sold in­ cluded three chickens, four rabbits, four goats. 160 swine, 59 sheep and 56 beef cattle. The traditional gallon of milk from the Grand Cham pion Dairy Cow this year brought in $575 on the first round of bidding and another $300 on the second. Area businesses were generous in bidding up the prices on the young ex­ hibitors' hogs, sheep and cattle The Caledonia FFA’s grand Continued next pege Betsy Bykerk and her Sheltie, Belle, took first place overall in showmanship at this year's Youth Fair dog show. Betsy and Belle also were the Grand Champion team in obedience, earning 196 out of a possible 200 points. Tony Bykerk and his Sheltie, Chad, took first in Intermediate Showmanship and a second place in the Novice-A obedience class. CALEDONIA • • • • • • • • D & W Food Stores VLx VanZandbergen Auction Service State Bank of Caledonia Quality Farm & Fleet - Cedar Springs Hidden Lakes Kennels - Caledonia Constructive Sheet Metal - Grand Rapids Caledonia Travel Phillip Heffron rSPECIAL THANKS TO: Caledonia Travel-i for sponsoring the buyers drawing. • Our 1993 Buyers • Kent County Youth Fair • Youth Livestock Auction Caledonia FFA members participating in the 1993 Youth Fair were Chad Nicholas, Nicole Nicholas, Emmarie Schut and Lisa Memmer. The group won a variety of awards for showmanship and their market lambs earned grand and reserve championships. �The Sun and News, Middleville, and learn to show it properly. A dog doesn’t learn obe­ dience requirements over­ night. and the average horse might not be too excited about galloping full speed around a brightly-colored barrel unless it has been trained not to be afraid. A 4-H club showing animals at fair must keep its bam area clean, and livestock and horses are constantly be­ ing bathed and groomed. Club booths in the exhibit building are judged as well as the individual projects; clothing is modeled at the style show and talent of all kinds is displayed at the an­ nual talent show The kids couldn't do it alone, and. of course, not everything is perfect. But with a little help, the young people accomplish a lot. Many con­ tinue in 4-H for years, perfec- Lisa Kaechele exhibits her Reserve Grand Cham­ pion market lamb. D & W purchased the animal at the auction for $5.25 per pound. Kurt Koechele won grand championships for his pen of rabbits and for an individual Baker rabbit. From previous poge— champion market lamb, for instance, was sold to D & W for $6.50 per pound for a total of $858. Lori Kayser, who worried Ml I August 17, 1993 I Page 13 ting their showmanship or their riding skills or their art work. Standing behind them are families. Many parents faithfully attend fair for a decade or more, as each of their children joins 4-H Welltrained horses and ponies are part of the family, too. and are passed down rxH only to brothers and sisters, or sold to fellow 4-Hers. Visiting the fair might just restore your faith in people and make you feel better about the future of this old world. Here are 2.000 young people, learning about success and failure, but working together and having fun. If you ask anyone, young or old. how it all happens, the answer basically comes out the same: the formula for suc­ cess is all in the “family.” It’s a tradition. that the size of her Holstein steer might discourage buyers, will receive $1.05 per pound for the 1,545-lb. animal, the biggest steer at the fair. Her brothers. Mike and Brian, also made a profit, with their steers selling for $l .60 and $1.70, respectively . Other local youth did equal­ ly well with other species. For The Youth Fair livestock auction each year draws a big crowd as the exhibitors sell their carefully raised animals. Ed Smith of Caledonia listens to the bidding on his pair of hogs. BIG AUGUST TIRE SALE! Only At TIRES-R-US! example. Kurt Kaechele earn­ ed $210 for his grand cham­ pion rabbit, and Jenny Workman will receive more than $1,000 for her pair of hogs. While the cash, the trophies and the ribbons are tangible signs of success, the real rewards can’t be caught on camera. Area 4-H leaders say what’s most important is the kids learn that success is the result of day-to-day work. They learn the discipline it takes to see any project through to completion. It takes time to raise a steer, keep a record of its progress (2) USED FORD 1520: Hydrostatic P.F.A. with loader, mid-mount mower. Excellent condition. (1) NEW HOLLAND 785 SKID LOADER Maple valley implement, inc 735 E. 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Haslmg. The 'Runaway Riders' of Caledonia and Middleville love the contesting event*. Kerri Kempema of Middleville (back row, left) won blue ribbons in the cloverleaf and keyhole events. Stephanie Algera of Caledonia took a fourth in stock seat in equitation and won an Outstanding Exhibit for her record book. Jenny DeBoer of Caledonia won the high point trophy in barrel racing, while sister Amanda (front, left) took a first in the Speed in Action' event and a second in stock seat equita­ tion. Christopher Algera also won an Outstanding Exhibit for his record book, took a fourth in stock seat equitation and a fifth in showmanship. SUMMARY OF MINUTES VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA August 9, 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order with all members present. Several guests were also present. Minutes of the last meetings and the financial report were approved as printed. Bills were approved for payment. IMS report was received and filed. Supervisor Good was present to express his thanks and ap­ preciation for all of the help and cooperation of the Village Coun­ cil during his term as Supervisor. He will be missed by our Council. VanLiere reported on the sewer lines at the new Middle School. Rodgers report was received and approval was given to pur­ chase a new pager. Tom Newhof and Don Greiner gave on informative report on the Caledonia Middle School/Glen Valley water 30x40x10 24x32x8 f $2,96900 $3,99900 Includes Tax and Delivery FEATURES: Steel Service Door One Sliding Door Cannonball Quickframe Track and Cover 20 Year Warranty On Steel #2 & better lumber Poles 8’0C Trusses 4’0C Masonry & Nails Choice Of 12 Colors STEEL 12’ Assorted Colors $1 ^99(SECONDS) & LANDSCAPE TIMBERS D?*V.^»Y 3x6x8 • 40 Treated Rough Sawn SEALER $579 $C69 V ECONOMYS (E8OK CREDIT'affifTyi I Hr 69c DURKEE LUMBER ALTO, MICHIGAN • 868-6026 HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 7:30a.m.-SMp.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12 noon meeting will be August 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village/Township Holl, A master plan for a water system was discussed. Meeting was adjourned at Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (205) jFv TOOL SALE ■■»3/8” DRIVE SOCKET SETS WITH PRO RATCHET —' (FR£E MINIATURE SK RACE CAR) S-K 94520RZ 3/r DR. 18 PC. FRAC. SKI. SET With FREE Min<«ture SK If Purchased Mmdutfy $132.22 SALE PRICE 5 gal. 2x4x16 FURRING STRIPS system and the possibility of Village participation in the system. They answered many questions for Council. A Master Plan for a water system was discussed. Antecki reported on the "Child Watch" program that is being started in the village. The next $ !' Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! s74.79 S-K 91820R Z 3/r DR. 22 PC. METRIC STD. SKI. SET If Purchased Individually $152.58 SALE PRICE... S81.69 «»«iNiHiuiA. 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Duncan Phyfc Dining Room set with Buffet, China Cabinet, Bedroom set, boys BMX bike, girls 10 speed bike, Nintendo, toys, other furniture, clothing, antiques, collectibles, old cans, bottles, router table, lots of other goodies. Middleville's Finest FARO S ITALIAN PIZZA SWEET CORN - Ultra sweet peaches & cream variety. $150 doz. or $7.00 bushel. Call David to order 891-1414,__________ BIG GARAGE SALE August 21, 9-5pm, 2 dishwashers, tvs, VCR, musical equipment, exer­ cise bike, antiques, and more. 603 Thornton, Middleville. FARO S from PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. HELP WANTED: Landscape maintenance mechanic- Full or part-time. Call Lanser’s at 868-7665. Free Delivery within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with specials ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OF THE DAY — PAAK IN REAR — FACTORY-IMMEDIATE Openings 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available. Permanent possibili­ ties. Call 245-2505. ITS, Inc. No fee. 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Limited tickets. $299 per couple. 407-331 -7818, ext 495, Mon-Sat., 9a.m.-9p.m. CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12tf each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; lOtf each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; lOtf each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10« each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50e bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. BOW HUNTER! Al & Pete’s bow hunters day, SaL, Aug. 21. Free admission! Free drawing for many prizes! Manufacturers Reps on hand for your question and information, see our full line of bow hunting products! Special prices, Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, UPS. Jefferson, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058, Ph. 945-4417. 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Real Estate CUSTOM BUILT RANCH 3/bcdrooms, 1-3/4 baths, deck, walkout, 2/fireplaces, garage under garage, bam, Middleville Schools, 2 acres, $105,000. By owner. 795-9943. Recreation 1971 YELLOWSTONE TRAILER. 28’, good condi­ tion, S3500/cash. 6801 Kegel St. in Alaska. CANOES- fiberglass, new, starting at $249. All sizes and styles. Phone 616-763-9000. Thank You CARD OF THANKS Thank You I wish to thank our family for getting together for my 80th birthday celebration. Thanks to friends and rela­ tives for the many, many cards sent to me, also for telephone calls and visits. God bless all of you. Paul Gibson 3-on-3 Basketball tourney planned for Heritage Day Sept. 25 Plans for several other events for the day include a parade, games and crafts, a softball tournament, and a variety of food booths Anyone who would like to sign up to participate in any of these can contact Vickie Rick at 795-9461 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Can’t get enough of that M acker-style basketball? Then. Middleville is the place to be on Saturday. Sept. 25, where a 3-on-3 tourna­ ment will be taking place as part of the second Middleville Heritage Day celebration The double-elimination tournament is open to anyone ten years or older. There will be divisions for men. women, boys, and girls Each team will play at least two games. There is a $48 registration team. Registrations are due on Sept. 16. Many area merchants have the necessary applications or call 795-7033 for more information — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Advertising Your Message Here • 795-3345 • latet: 5 words tor ‘2.75 then K)’ per word, It you poy in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline it Friday at 4:00 p.m. SFaro'sW ^Italian Pizza ^□ Caledonia’s Finest. W891-9287 •Pan Pizza • Bread Stix Ji • Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Buy One Sub at Regular Price, Get the Second Sub for only... e^gg I Wacounta. coujions <x ftee ollxt Faro s Pizza Caledonia. 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V * B I 121 Church < | I bulk rate U^AGE Neil)&^ Hastings, Hl. d Caledonia Areas Your Hometown 120th Year w ..... -- No. 292 I August 24, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Renewal to require pits to comply with ordinance Five Republicans, one Democrat Caledonia Planning Commission in race to succeed Paul Henry to consider PMR renewals Five Republicans and one Democrat have announced they will run for the Third District Congressional seat vacated by the death of Paul Henry July 31. The five GOP hopefuls in the Nov. 2 primary election include former Barry County Commissioner P. Richard Dean, State Senator Vem Ehlers. Kent County GOP Chairman Mike Mansfield. State Rep. Kenneth Sikkema and Marge Byington, chief deputy director of the Michigan Department of Commerce. Others mentioned as potential candidates are former State Rep Peter Kok and Glen Stcil. who spearheaded the state campaign last year for term limitations. Former congressional can­ didate (1978 and 1980) Dale Sprik is the only Democrat who has announced thus far Carol Kooistra. who lost to Henry in the general electior last November, has decide* not to enter the race Richard VanderVeen Jr., son of former Congressman Richard VanderVeen, also has been mentioned as a candidate. The Third District includes all of Kent and Ionia counties and Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships and about two-thirds of Hope Township in Barry County. Two candidates. Dean and Sikkema, made their formal announcements in Barry U The real question that lingers in the back of many minds is not whether we need to change, but whether we have the will to change, and whether the political system is capable of responding to the needs of our citizens. ” — Ken Sikkema County, as did Byington, who stopped in Freeport. Dean. 66. is former chair­ man of the County Board's Finance Committee, was vice chairman, served three terms on the Airport Board, and was chairman of the Social Ser­ vices Board for nine years He also was president of the Calhoun County Mortgage Review Board A Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary. Dean also is a former justice of the peace and a former Rutland Township Supervisor. He retired from the County Board in 1990. He said he believes that his ideas could help government turn things around. “I’m not a member of any clique,” he said. “I’m not politically tied to anyone. I’m going to represent Joe Com­ mon." whom he said he feels has been left out of considera­ tion by government. "I’m positive our deficit could be reduced without rais­ ing taxes," Dean said. He said that for example, be favors closing American military bases overseas, leav­ ing bases open here and bring­ ing jobs back home. Dean said foreign aid has been going on for a long time, but "We can’t take care of the world any more, it's got to take care of itself." Dean said that if he was elected, he would come home from Washington every weekend to keep in touch with his constituents. He added that he would entertain no plans to interfere with current entitlement pro­ grams such as social security. Dean said he knows he is an underdog in the race, and he needs lots of volunteers and contributions. He is organiz­ ing a committee for his election. Sikkema. 42, of Grandville, is serving his fourth two-year term in the 74th District of the State House of Represen­ tatives. He announced his can­ didacy last week on the steps of the Barry County Saa Fhra to run, Page 11 bv Barbara Gall ’ Staff Writer Two Caledonia Township sand pits will be coming before the Planning Commis­ sion this year for renewal of their planned mineral removal (PMR) permit. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg told the commis­ sion that the three-year PMR permit for the VerMeulen sand pit on Whitney ville Road actually expired last November. The PMR for the JousmaDenHartigh sand pit on 68th Street will expire Dec. 17. he said. Both operators will have to file for renewal, and the Plan­ ning Commission members stated they will not recom­ mend the permits if the pits are not in compliance with the PMR ordinance for each. "I will not sit up there (at a public hearing) again and try Caledonia Auto Parts, a show sponsor, is joining with other Auto Value Parts stores to collect much-needed items for the Midwest flood relief effort. International Aid will park a truck next to the auto parts store at 227 E. Main so visitors and exhibitors alike Lost year's cor show featured classic cars of both the post and present and owners were proud to show off their carefully maintained vehicles This year's show has drawn even more cars to the Main Street display. hearing on a rezoning request by the Bosco Const ruction Company for its two-acre parcel in the 4900 block of 68th Street, right next to Sopers' Rabbitry and Feed Chris VanderHoff of Bosco said his company is requesting the parcel be rezoned light in­ dustrial to satisfy the township's zoning ordinance regulations. Bosco plans to put up a facility for its con­ struction business VanderPloeg said he is "comfortable" with the re quest, pointing out that the area is designated for future light industrial use on the township's master plan. The company would have to submit a site plan of its intend­ ed construction if the rezoning is recommended by the Plann ing Commission and then ap­ proved by the Township PMR ranawala, Paga 2 Thornapple Planning Commission denies mineral extraction permit by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Planning and Zoning Com­ mission has denied a request for a special land use permit for a mineral extraction operation. Dennis Wilson, owner of the property on Irving Road, along with representatives Caledonia car show to promote flood relief J-Ad Graphics News Service Saturday’s car show on Caledonia's Main Street will give visitors and classic cars a chance to shine. to defend non-compliance.” said Commission Chairman Dick Dunn. He was referring to a previous PMR renewal when neighbors of the sand pit in question vehemently criticized the pit’s non-compliance dur ing a public hearing The commission plans to in­ spect the pits before recom­ mending the Township Board renew the PMR permits. VanderPloeg also said that Dykema Excavating, the new owner of the former Pace pit. will be submitting a mining plan by the Sept. 7 deadline set by the commission. Long inactive, the Dykema operation is located just south of the Vermeulen pit. If no plan had been submit­ ted by Dykema. the commis­ sion would have refunded its PMR application In other action, the commis­ sion set Sept. 20 for a public can contribute "basic and essential relief and clean-up items” to help flood-ravaged areas of the Midwest. Money is always a welcome gift, and should be donated in the form of a check payable to International Aid. Specific items requested by relief workers include heavy duty rubber gloves, rubber boots, household disinfec­ tants, insect repellent, bottled water, cleaning equipment of all kinds, non-penshable can­ ned and dried foods, blankets, extension cords, garden hoses, flashlights with bat­ teries. hand tools and rubbing alcohol Not needed is clothing, perishable food or “garage sale” household items. The opportunity to help flood victims is just one of the new activities planned for this year’s car show, said organizer Bill Hyatt Along with viewing the cars parked up and down Main Street, visitors can visit a display of antique tractors at the Fanners Elevator or shop at garage sales throughout the Sw Flood raiiaf, Paga 2 from Fein-Miller Gravel Inc., the company that would be doing the mining, submitted the request to the commission and made a presentation dur­ ing a public hearing April 26 The application did not in­ clude everything necessary for the board to then make a determination during that meeting, which also was the required public hearing. Several area residents at­ tended the hearing to voice concerns and ask questions about the mining operation and how they might be affected. The majority of those atten­ ding were opposed to the min­ ing operation and even went as far as to hire a lawyer to represent them. The neighbors were con­ cerned because of some of the activity they said they saw go­ ing on at the proposed site in May and June However. Wilson’s at­ torney, Gary Schenk, said that there was no mining being done, but his client was just clearing some land and tearing down old buildings on his land that were no longer being used. Schenk also said that Wilson would not mine without the special use permit and it would be obtained through the proper channels The Planning Commission told Wilson and Schenk that once the application for the permit was properly com­ pleted, it would be considered. However, the application was tabled in May, again in June, and there was still no in­ dication from Wilson by last week’s meeting. (There was no July commission meeting.) “We felt that we had given them ample tunc to prepare a complete and detailed pro­ posal,” said Spencer “By denying Wilson's first application, it will be necessary for him to start the process over for the special land use permit,” said Spencer. “We have been reluctant to deny his application.'’ Spencer said. “But, we felt it Saa Mining parmit, Paga 2 In This Issue... • Thompson McCully requests extension for running in Yankee Springs • Caledonia Twp. agrees to settle in zoning violation a • Tom Garbow appointed to Caledonia Twp. supervisor’s position • Good steps down after 17 years of service �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 24, 1993 Thompson McCully requests extension for mining in Yankee Springs by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Gravel mining once again was a hot topic at the Yankee Springs Planning and Zoning Commission meeting last Thursday Roger Fulton of Thompson McCully asked the commis­ sion to’ extend the number of days that the company can mine this fail on its current special use permit Thompson McCully’s threc-year permit expires in May 1994. It allows for the company to mine 60 days per year. After some discussion and consultation with township at­ torney . the company was given the go-ahead to mine a portion of its alloted days in May. prior to Memorial Day. with the stipulation that it could only operate a total of 60 days during the calendar year. Fulton made the request for the extension because he an- FLOOD RELIEF, from front village. A pig roast and a tractor pull have been planned for about 3:30 p.m. at Lakeside Park, and newly established special awards will be presented to car exhibitors. The Caledonia Alternative Education wood shop class made 11 plaques for each of the awards. Also helping out with the show will be the Caledonia FFA, which will supervise the antique tractor display. Hyatt said he expects a great turnout for the show, which in its first year drew more than 150 vehicles of all models and vintages He said that exhibitors who have talked to him are pleased to hear of the garage sales and the other activities being plan­ ned in conjunction with the show "We want to see this become a real community event over the years." Hyatt said. Cars will be on display from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. and a rain date has been set for Sept. 11. Anyone with questions about the show should contact Hyatt at Caledonia Auto Parts. 891-4085 THE CALEDONIA DANCE CENTER, INCg 131*1/2 E. MAIN STREET • B91-1606 Call Now to Register! ** Professional Instruction In... TAP • BALLET • JAZZ LYRICAL DANCE Preschool thru adult. Call for more information. COUPON TO ALL NEW STUDENTS OF CDC, INC. ! Bring this ad when you sign up and receive ( $5.00 OFF your first month's lessons, j ucipates that with additional time, they would be able to complete the extraction at the site this fall He also said that he would be very costly to have to set up all of the equipment again in the spring and then only operate for a short time Fulton purposed that fall completion of the mining would then allow Thompson McCully to come in next spr­ ing to complete the site restoration Planning Commission Chairman Ken Worsham told Fulton that the commission could not extend the current permit and said that to be able to mine additional days would require that a new application be made This meeting served as the pre-construction meeting for Thompson McCully. The firm will be setting up after Labor Day to mine the balance of the allowed 60 days. The Yankee Springs zoning ordinance does not allow any mineral extraction from Memorial Day to Labor Day because of the influx of people and traffic due to the township's recreational nature The next major task that the Planning Commission was given some direction on was the updating of the current ordinances. The township is working with Rand Bowman from Southcentral Michigan Plann­ ing Council in Portage. Bowman presented his ideas on working through the or­ dinances to clarify and make any necessary additions Completion of this was one of the goals set by Chairman Worsham when he was elected to head the commission Bowman has reviewed the entire township ordinance and made note of items that need attention. At his suggestion, the com­ mission members and other interested members of the township will go over his sug­ gestions and determine what will work best for Yankee Springs. The planning commis­ sioners and Bowman hope to complete revisions and have the proposed changes ready for a public hearing by the end of this year. Any Yankee Springs township resident who would like to help in this process should either plan to attend the next regular meeting of the commission Thursday. Sept 16. at 7:30 p.m at the township hall, or leave name and a phone number at the township office It will probably take two or three meetings to complete the project. They will be held at times other than the regular meetings. MINING PERMIT continued from front page — Professor at Virginia named Elton Smith Ag Policy chairman Sandra S Batie. professor of agricultural economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, has been selected as the first person to hold the Elton R. Smith En­ dowed Chair in Food and Agricultural Policy at Michigan State University. Her appointment is effec­ tive Sept. 1. The Elton R. Smith endow­ ed chair was established in 1986 as a joint venture bet ween the MSU Department of Agricultural Economics and Michigan Farm Bureau to honor the contributions of Elton R. Smith of Caledonia, former president of Michigan Farm Bureau and vice presi­ dent of the American Farm Bureau Federation. "Batie was selected as a result of an international search." said Fred L. Poston, dean of the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “Her credentials are outstanding. She is an accomplished researcher, teacher, policy consultant, author and speaker. Both the department and the college are delighted that she has ac- cepted this position. " Batie received her bachelor’s degree in economics from the Universi­ ty of Washington and her master * s and doctoral degrees in agricultural economics at Oregon State University. An economic policy analyst who specializes in natural resources and rural develop­ ment policy issues, especially as they affect the future of Michigan and U.S. agriculture. Batie was presi­ dent of the American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA) during 1989-90 and served as an AAEA director from 1984 to 1987. She is currently a direc­ tor of the International Rice Research Institute and a trustee of Winrock International. "We at Farm Bureau are delighted not only to realize our dream with the filling of the Elton R. Smith chair, but we are especially pleased that Sandra Batie was selected as the first person to hold the chair. She has many of the qualities of leadership and vi­ sion that Elton Smith had. We are looking forward to a long and productive working rela­ tionship with her," said Jack Laurie, president of Michigan Farm Bureau. "Michigan State University is extremely fortunate to at­ tract a scholar with the inter­ national reputation that Dr. Batie has. She epitomizes a researcher who brings the ut­ most standard of excellence to her work and also engages in work with immediate relevan­ cy to public policy,” said Lou Anna Simon. MSU interim provost. "Dr. Batie will also greatly enhance our university community with her presence on our campus. " Batie will conduct research on food and agricultural policies: provide policy education leadership for undergraduate, graduate and Extension programs; and con­ duct policy research and education efforts across the department and the university, as well as with farmers, agricultural organizations, governmental units, consumer groups and organizations in the private and public sectors. couldn't go on indefinitely. It has been necessary to seek legal counsel and the tax payers are the ones who end up paying for it." * ‘The board was working on a mineral extraction ordinance before this request was made,” Spencer said. “Because Wilson's applica tion came in before we had completed it." Spencer explained that the current township ordinance is sketchy and that he and other commission members have been expecting to see an or­ dinance issued on the county level. The commmission members plan to go back to work on their own mineral extraction ordinance. In i uh er business, the plan ning and zoning commission: — Held a public hearing on the application for a home oc­ cupation permit submitted by Dawn Meyering for a beauty shop in her new home that is being built near Cherry Valley and Finkbeincr The permit was granted with the stipulation that the private road that serves three lots adhere to the specifica­ tions listed in the township ordinance. She may not operate her business until that is done. — Deferred a request from Spencer Galloway to the township lawyer. Jeff Slug get. Galloway wants to place a single-wide mobile home on his lot on Duncan luike while he is building his house Spencer said the commis­ sion felt this shouldn't be allowed, but. asked that Supervisor and Zoning Ad ministrator Don Boysen check into it. PMR RENEWALS continued from front page — Board. The commission set Sept. 7 to consider a request for a special use permit for Ronald Duryea. He wants to put up a second pole bam on his 4.1-acre Vincent Street property. VanderPloeg also reported to the commission that a final development plan has been submitted for the Thomapple River Woods residential plan­ ned unit development (PUD) to be located just south of the intersection of 76th Street and the east side of Thornapple River Drive. He said he will work with the developer in clarifying final lot sizes for the 15 lots in the development. The commission also has begun reviewing recommend­ ed changes to the zoning regulations as proposed by the Commission’s Ordinance Review Committee. 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According to youth group leader Marge Habegger. the Caledonia contingent spent most of its time cleaning up homes. Sometimes, however, the cleaning might only reveal the sad fact that the house was St. Paul's youth group leader Steve Habegger. left, works to put up supports in a flood-damaged home so relief workers can get inside. This home, however, like many, was damaged so badly it hod to be torn down. Some of the members and friends of the St. Paul's youth group who worked in the Iowa flood relief pose for a photo with one of the power washers used in their work. From the left are Maria Porker, Ashley Senzig, Mike Sanderson (with cap), Angie Stock, Kyle Poolman, Chris Engelbert (sitting on car), Chad Poalman, a Lutheran social service director, chaperone Carol Poalman, youth leader Marge Habegger, a volunteer from Canada, Katie VanTil and Steve Habegger. Tracy FunNell is seated in front along with another social service worker. Caledonia graduate part of Japan-U.S. Grassroots Seminar Twenty of Japan's top students arrived Monday to meet with 20 of Western Michigan's top students, in­ cluding Jennifer Cisler of Caledonia, a Grand Valley State University student. Their visit is part of “Con­ nections, a U.S.-Japan Grassroots Seminar: Seeking Common Ground in the Face of the Global Era,” a threeday seminar Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 25, 26, and 27, at the East Kentwood High School campus. The seminar will begin a dialogue that will continue through the school year via a special computer network linking some U.S. high schools and colleges with high schools and colleges throughout Japan This issue-oriented program is being co-sponsored by Western Michigan University and Aquinas College in Michigan, and in Tokyo by the Association for Promotion of International Cooperation (AP1C), which is linked to Japan's foreign ministry, and the Society for Promoting Intercultural Education for Children (SPIEC). Students will be joined by high school teachers and col­ lege professors who will lead discussions on two general topics: How the U.S. and Japan are linked together by history and shared interests, yet divided by perceptual gaps and misunderstanding; and Qnlu^t®^ 891-9201 1-800-438-7156 PROPERTY CENTRE (k-i <t aotsMr ** <c re :srne THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS... (1) WALKOUT RANCH ON 4 PLUS ACRES with 3 plus bedrooms, 3 season porch, hot tub, much more. Call Beth for private showing. (2) DAYLIGHT RANCH on 1 plus acre with 3 plus bedrooms, French doors to deck off large dining area... Close to river. Coll Beth for more details. CHARMING 3 BEDROOM HOME with extra large garage & pole building — Under $60,000. Cail Tim. WALKOUT... CALEDONIA SCHOOLS Family home sitting on a 5(A) parcel on a private drive. Coll Tim. • • • • Judy VanderMeer Beth Nausadl* James Clark John Bauw • • • • Tim Wilkinson John Harvey Patti Miedema Rob Stogsdill 9809 CHERRY VALLEY RD. (M-37) in Caledonia Office Hours Monday-FrxJay 9-6: Saturday 9-1 what common issues the peo pie of the two countries will face in the future People now live in a world where ecomomic, en­ vironmental, political and social issues cross national boundaries; therefore, each of these issues will be discussed in small group breakout ses­ sions. Citizens in both coun­ tries are tending to focus on problems and issues closest to home. The seminar will re mind participants and observers of the international dimensions to most of these concerns. The final sessions of the seminar will explore how the two powerful countries can best cope with the challenges of the new global era daw ning with the 21st century. As the seminar closes, the student dialogue will have just started The students who have begun to know each other will communicate regularly through AP1CNET. a special computer program by one of the Tokyo-based sponsors APICNET was first in­ troduced in 1991 and now connects Japanese students with their counterparts in 108 nations anumd the world. This is the first opportunity for West Michigan students to participate in APICNET. They will exchange further comments on issues introduc­ ed at the seminar as current ev ents continue to shape these issues m the months ahead They will get to know each other better as they share their personal interests and inquire further about cultural dif­ ferences and similarities Co-sponsors of the seminar say that the success of this program will enable a second seminar to take place in Japan tn 1994 Participant* this year would become candidates for that prog ram too badly damaged to remain standing The students scrubbed the outside of homes that had been under eight feet of water. Habegger said, and they also helped pump standing water from basements. “Not pretty.” she said of that chore. Once the water was gone, they power-scrubbed the base­ ment and sanitized it. They also power washed the ground levels of homes and removed debris from basements ‘‘You carried out everything from bricks to per­ sonal belongings to water heaters and furnaces.’’ Habegger said “The kids worked really well,” she commented. “We never had to get after them, in fact, they were en­ thused and even excited to be doing something to help. They really wanted to stay longer. “The only time they ever fought was over who would get to wear the hip boots.” she grinned While in Des Moines, the students and adults stayed at Trinity Lutheran Church, and were fed by the relief agencies working in the area. “I think seeing the disaster first-hand really made an im pression on all of us, ’ ’ Habcg ger said. “It made the kids realize how such a disaster could af­ fect people’s lives, and they talked about what it would be like if something like that hap­ pened to them ■’ Local artist to hold exhibit at area arts council exhibit Caledonia artist Rodgine A. Begg is exhibiting her pain­ tings in a Lowell Area Arts Council Exhibition at the FMB State Savings Bank in Lowell. The show is titled “On View,” and runs from now until Aug. 31. The FMB Bank is located at 414 E. Main St in Lowell. The Lowell Area Arts Council is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs DON’T FORGET THE TRAVELERS’ CHECKS Everywhere you go, your travelers’ checks are as welcome as cash, and if they’re lost or stolen, they’re even better because we’ll refund their full value. Ctate 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68lh ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE ^>ANX| 891-8113 A! mnMIA AL I— L/ ill r \ 698 6337 795-3361 AB 3 Loctll°ni Open AH Day Monday thru Friday and ‘til Noon on Saturday LCROCR �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 24. 1993 Neigh bors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN Most of you seem to be just relaxing and doing your regular work and enjoying be­ ing alive. I know that I am do­ ing just that. Summer seems to go so fasti wait all winter for spr­ ing to come, then for summer to come. I am still waiting for a nice summer to enjoy and fall is right close on hand Ann Bartlett said they had a wonderful week s vacation at Spring Lake. just being ap­ preciative of living in Michigan Marian Martin said that her son Dennis and family from Arkansas came here Tuesday and spent a nice time visiting. She said that Claude Clossen. a member of her class, died of cancer. Her class year is 1931. Jerry Spencer said they had a family reunion at their home this last weekend. Jerry said that she had a wonderful time watching the little ones just run up and down the hills, en­ joying being free and moving very fast to get all the energy out of themselves without parents saying, “don't do this" or “stay away from that." Like a young coh let out to the pasture and run. run. run There were about 35 there. Lu and Dick Ward had the Ward family reunion at their place over the weekend. They had about 32 there Mary Hayward said that the Robinson family reunion this last week. They had about 53 there Had good weather, good food and a good time. Thelma Carl went on a Caledonia bus trip to Irish Hills, over on the east side of the state She had just walked in from the trip. Elaine Northrop said that like a lot of us she is freezing food and getting it put up for winter. It is so nice to have freezers and the fruit cellar full. Lib Palmer had the Jennie Rugg Circle a while back. I couldn't get her for a few weeks. Florence Fiala said that she is also enjoying the nice weather. She swims every day and really is enjoy ing the sum­ mer. Florence said that her grandson, who graduated from U of M. had an open house at Payne Lake A lot of his friends were there She loved to see all the kids have such fun with the water sports. Velma and Myrtella Steeby and Lucille Getty attended a luncheon engagement at Kalamazoo Saturday. Aug. 14. in honor of Gary Steeby's daughter Jennifer. They had an open house at their home in Schoolcraft. I had a shock when I dialed Doug Hart and actually got a hold of Doug. He said that he is all done with his summer teaching job and is getting ready for the beginning of school. Naturally, we had a Got a hold of Pat Schondalmayer and they have just been busy with family things most of the summer Well, folks. I am still plug­ ging away at Braille and am still muddling around. Maybe it will begin to fall into place. This is the one area my lazy brain balks. My Braille teacher has a vacation this week and did he every give me a big lesson to master! I received a slate and stylus to make my own words and sentences I am still learning the alphabet I am on PQRST, etc., and do I ever goof! I try to make myself go slowly when punching the letters and I still goof. I can seem to do just about 20 minutes twice a day until I blow a fuse With persistence. I hope to improve I am now down to one mobility lesson a good gab. as we both love talking and teaching. Seemed good to visit with him. Cathy went to her college orientation last week. Doug attended his class reunion of *68 at the Hastings Country Club. Had a real good time Beth Verlinde said that their oldest granddaughter. Mary, and her family were here for five days. Then she and Leo spent a week at Beaver Island Don Williamson said that this summer he had his first vacation in eight years. And they have been really having a good time. They took a trip up into Canada from the Sault and went down into southern Canada. They were gone for 10 days. Got a hold of Marge and Bob Wheeler. Their aunt. Bob and Gladys Beatty from Florida, were visiting them and had just left when I called. Continued on next poge LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.........9:45a.m., 11:00a m. A 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer A Bible Study 7 00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 1100 a.m. Pastor, Rev Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Evening Service............................... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6 45 p.m. Awana................................................................................ 6:45p.m. OtaiucB United iirctl|rcn (flljurdi KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday School......................................................... 11:10 a.m. Pioneer Club Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLE STEIN, Youth Director Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod g) 795*2391 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH The Church where everybody ts somebody and Jesus Chris! ts Lord" Sunday School........................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning WorsNp........ .. ............ 10 30 am Sunday Evening WorsNp.......................... 6 00 p m Wed Mxjwee* Prayer A Bene Study. .700 pm ** iWkm Dotson Axxr S&ejoason routt^astor Mte.xne, iduscDr “God Cares tor You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee 10:00a.m 1100 am 600p.m Phone 795-7076 Children s Church.Youth Worship during morning semen, Canway Si puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School....................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night "Family Night” 6:45-8:15 School YtMrth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 891-8028 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville, H mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adulu. High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............................. 7:00 p.m. “People Who Care" 8546 Whitneyville Ave ol 84th St -891-8661 Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. Peace Reformed Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. James Cusack Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00 a.m A 11:00 a m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..................9:30 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Services....... 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a.m Sunday School................................ 11:15 a.m Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor God s family) 795-3667 Sunday Morning Worship........................... 8:30a.m. Sunday School............................................. 9ASa.m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 1100 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Early Morning Worship Mtaaievtiie Worship Middleville Vacation State School Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages 9 30 8 30 11 00 8 30 am am am am Sunday Worship 10 00 am Sunday School Wednesday "Family Night" Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 6 00 p m Rev. Carroll Fowler Inipnmg, PouiKt, Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Old Wimr rtljudt»l (Slpirth 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship 6 00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7 00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor - 868-7113 — . Rdnani, fitful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday.............................. 10:00 a.m Morning Worship........ 11 00 a m Evening Worship........... 6 00 p.m Wed Fellowship........... 7:30 p.m. (in home* or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 24. 1993 I Page 5 Middleville grad receives doctorate, takes position Thornapple schools history completed The sixth section of the “Barry County Rural School Bookshelf’ is redy for sale This section comains 160 pages of pictures, stories, and histories of the rural schools that were located in Thornap­ ple Township. Research on Thomapple Township Schools was done by Norma Velderman. George and Helen Evans and Priscilla Beavan. The histones of the rural schools of Barry County are being published by the Barry County Historical Society in a format of pre punched, un­ bound booklets so that pur­ chasers may buy all of the booklets or select those of in­ terest. putting them together in whatever manner they choose. This format also allows the committee to add materials in the future as more pictures and stories are submitted The first section, “The History of Barry County Nor­ mal,” is sold out. There are a limited number of “Rural Schools of Prairieville" re­ maining. Copies of “The Rural Schools of Woodland. “Rural Schools of Assyria." “Rural Schools of Barry ’ ' and the newest release “Rural Schools of Thomapple," will be on sale at Delton Founders' Day and at Hastings Sum­ merfest. They may also be ob­ tained from Doris Greenfield. 945-5486: Agnes McPharlin. 945-9606; Nellie Richards. 623-2957; or Meredith Gilbert. 945-3549. The next sextions being prepared for publication are “Carlton Township Rural Schools" and “Johnstown Township Rural Schools. " The committee is still ac-^ ceptmg pictures and stories about all rural schools in Barry County Those who have materials that can be in­ cluded in the “Rural School Bookshelf” may contact Nellie Richards at 623-2957 or Joyce Weinbrecht at 945-5471. NEIGHBORS, continued from Page 4 week. We are going into Hastings Friday to practice crossings at various lights, hoping for traf­ fic to guide me by ear to the flow of traffic. A big hug to all of you folks. Arte lie Newman of Holli­ day. Fla., came to attned the funeral of her brother. George Bedford on Aug. 16 While Research expert Norma Velderman Caledonia Welcome Wagon rep selected here, she remembered her friendship with members of the Palmer faily. Ett Van Sickle. Bud Palmer and Russ and Eileen Palmer Bud took them in his motorhome to Spr­ ing Lake. Holland and Grand Haven with walks and lots of eating in between. Artelle will return to her home on Sunday Scott Edward Page a 1981 graduate of Middleville Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, has completed the re­ quirements for a PhD (doc­ torate) in managerial economics and decision sciences at Northwestern University in Evanston. III. Scott’s dissertation deals with the optimal allocation of public projects. He has ac­ cepted a position as assistant professor of economics at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. Calif., where his primary responsibilities will include developing economic models and teaching both graduate and undergraduate classes in economics. Page also received job of­ fers from Stanford University and Carnegie-Mellon Univer­ sity. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of MichiganAnn Arbor and a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison A NEW VISION IN FAMILY PRACTICE... DR. CARLOS ALFARAZ WAYLAND MEDICAL CENTER Teri Gehl Teri Gehl has completed training as a Welcome Wagon Representative and soon will begin visiting households in Caledonia, Dutton and Alto. The announcement was made by Barbara Marshall, president of Welcome Wagon International Inc. Gehl will call on households to present useful gifts from local businesses and profes­ sionals. As a community ser­ vice. she also will distribute helpful information for many civic and cultural groups, as well as governmental agencies. To request a Welcome Wagon visit, contact Gehl at 891-8540. The largest and only na­ tional service of its kind. Welcome Wagon provides personalized advertising for over 100,000 commercial businesses and professionals in the medical, dental, health­ care. and animal-care fields nationwide Thousands of Welcome Wagon Represen­ tatives call on households an­ nually to greet or congratulate new U.S. citizens, engaged women, new parents, and movers In many college com­ munities. they also reach students with the company's “Campus Welcome’’ program Gehl is active m church choir, has been continuing her education, and enjoys walking and «iancing ou care for your family more than anyone can possibly imagine. That's why Pennock Hospital and Blodgett Medical Center have collaborated to bring you Wayland Medical Center. We are committed to meeting the diverse healthcare needs of your family and the community, so we have expanded family practice services to Wayland. We understand your level of concern and how important it is that you have a physician you can trust with your family’s health. Our doctors provide you and your family with personalized care that exceeds the highest expectations. Y We are proud to announce Dr. Carlos Alfaraz as a new member of the medical staff at Pennock Hospital. His new office is conveniently located in Wayland. Dr. Alfaraz joins our exceptional team of family practice specialists who work together to help families in the community maintain their overall wellness. Our physicians’ professional expertise, combined with the latest technology available at our hospital and Wayland Medical Center, ensures that the healthcare needs of your family will be met. When you need a family physician that provides quality health care with a personal touch, call Dr Alfaraz at the Wayland Medical Center al 792-3475 DR. CARLOS ALFARAZ... ANOTHER REASON TO CHOOSE PENNOCK HOSPITAL. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health l<«» W. Gnen St. • HaMingv Ml 4<M5S �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 24. 1993 Down Memory Lane... “\Ne are survivors”! The following letter was writ ten by a school teacher who lives in Grandville and was read at the reunion of the Class of 1941 at its last reu­ nion on Aug. 7. The teacher does not want recognition, but anyone who reads her thoughts can identify with her feelings. The photo is of the Mid­ dleville Class of 194) as they were when they graduated. The package was submitted by Norma Velderman We were born in the twen ties and have done a heap of living! We lived through the slock market crash. We lived through the great depression. I believe these were great learning experiences. We saw our parents struggle to make ends meet and to put food on the table From them we learned to appreciate the rewards of a honest day’s work and how to “stretch a dollar.’’ We lived through the great war It affected us all, and we have survived the other clashes that our country has had along the way These were hard times but we survived! And then came the social changes Remember the “Flower Children" of the six­ ties and their freedom of ex­ pression. Our children were growing up during these times We are survivors’ Now consider the changes we have witnessed. We were bom before televi­ sion. Radio was our past time — listening to them announce the Detroit baseball game, or listening to the Green Hornet. Jack Armstrong, the All American boy (1 wonder how he would have looked on the Wheaties cereal box), and remember The Shadow, Amos and Andy, Fibber McGee and Mollie. And that time closets were for keeping our clothes in and our posses­ sions, as McGree kept forget ting — not for coming out of. We were before day-care centers, nursing homes and Middleville Class of 1941 group therapy. And how many of you can remember your parents hiring a babysit­ ter for you while they were away? 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She ususally baked three or four loaves. Now we can put all the ingredients in the bread machine and go to bed. In the morning we have a nice fresh loaf of bread We were born before frozen foods. And we thought fast foods were what you ate dur­ ing lent. McDonald’s and Burger King were unheard of — as was pizza, Cheenos. frozen orange juice, frozen waffles, instant potatoes, ins­ tant tea. instant coffee, and yogurt. A new Chevy cost $659, but who could afford one? A pity too, because gas was only 10 cents a gallon And remember those ration stamps for gas. meat and sugar we had during the war? Our moms had a book for each of us We girls wore saddle shoes, cardigan sweater sets. Peter Pan collars, and thought a deep cleaveage was something a butcher did. And remember the broom suck skirts? It was stylish for the fellows to have ID bracelets and fob chains We were before Rudolph, the Red-Nose Reindeer. Snoopy, DDT., the pill. Jeeps, and the Jefferson Memorial And the top phrase was Killroy Was here ” We were even before Grandma Moses We were before Boy George. Elvis Presley, Citizen Kane, the Beach Boys, the Beatles. Chiquita banana, electronic music. disco dancing — and that was not all bad. We were before vending machines, jet planes, helicopters and cars having red blinking turn signals. We had to roll down the window and stick our arm out to let people know what way we were going to turn. And we were even before interstate highways, but we till find the back roads more relaxing and enjoyable. If anyone in those days had asked us to explain, CIA, MX. NATO, UFO. SATS, JFK, ACE, ERA, BMW, or IVD, we might have said "alphabet soup." We were before Hawaii and Alaska became states — before Israel and the United Nations — before India, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Phillipines and Iceland were independent nations and God help us all, we were before nuclear fusion We were before men wore long hair and earrings, and when we had no fear of walk­ ing anywhere, even at night. We were before house­ husbands. computer dating, dual careers, and commuter marriages We got married first and then lived together Having a relationship meant we were getting along well with our cousins. We were not before the dif­ ferences in the sexes were discovered, but we were before sex changes. We just made do with what we had! We were just about the last generation that was so dumb as to think you needed a hus­ band to have a baby. But, we were before the pill. And we knew the word "gay” meant to be happy and full of fun. We had ail the big bands to sing and dance to — Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, Artie Shaw, and even Lawrence Welk. Remember String of Pearls, Paper Doll, Blueberry Hill, Deep Purple, Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, White Cliffs of Dover, One Dozen Roses, You Are My Sunshine, Moon River, and all the other goodies? When they played "The Very Thought of You," we all melted. Unlike the remote control dancers of today, we knew how it felt to have your part­ ner hold you close No wonder we are so con­ fused and there is such a generation gap today' But we survived! What better reason to celebrate today And, so now we have arriv­ ed at the Golden Age. We realize that maturity is the stage of life when even if you don't sec eye to eye. you can still walk arm and arm We realize marriages are made in heaven, and so are thunder and lightning. We know money isn’t everything, but it keeps the kids in touch We continually pray for gixxi health and happiness We know that in our Golden Age. it is the precious years we have spent in our youth with our dear classmates in school that brings fondest memories. It is these precious moments of remembering our classes, the fun, and the laughter that were part of the best years of our lives that has made this get together a success. Love is a friendship and we have that here tonight! We Are Survivors’ SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St, Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 24. 1993 I Page 7 $15,000 payment to be paid by resident in lieu of fines SOUTH ST. Caledonia Township agrees to settlement in zoning violation by Barbara Gali Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week agreed to a scttlerpcnt that would end its lawsuit against a local busi* nessman for a zoning viola­ tion. The township had filed suit against Peter DenHartigh for violating the rural residential zoning district regulations by building an equipment storage facility at 6766 68th St. The building s use is not allowed in the rural residential district, and it was put up without obtaining a special use permit from the Township Planning Commission. Township Attorney Doug Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Post humus Stay focused on tax cut with Senate bill one Tax reform is the hot topic these days, both in Michigan and in the nation's capitol Washington again failed to heed the importance of private in­ itiative. savings and investment and its vital role in our economy. By raising taxes. President Clinton has embraced the notion that the government can do a better job of spending money than the average American can. Study after study has shown that when you raise taxes, you rarely get the huge revenue increases you expect. A recent Wall Street Journal survey found that despite massive changes in tax codes since I960, the amount of money collected, as a percentage of the GDP. or Gross Domestic Product, has stayed about the same — 19.5 percent People escape the effect of higher taxes by changing their buying habits or finding tax loopholes. When you cut taxes, the results are clearer. People spend more and save more. Businesses spring up. Existing businesses hire new people and the economy chums. Over the long run, the government receives more tax revenue from an expanded economy, with more people working. This kind of economic growth occurred when Presidents Reagan and Kennedy enacted cuts. Disastrous and totally un­ predicted results occurred when Washington hiked taxes in 1990. The luxury tax is the most stunning example. The luxury tax was imposed in 1990 as part of a deal that was supposed to reduce the deficit. Instead, sales of yachts, airplanes and luxury cars ground to a halt. Working people in those industries lost their jobs and headed for the unemploy­ ment line. Instead of raising revenue, the tax actually cost the government more money in increased unemployment payouts! In Michigan alone, the luxury tax cost the state 30,000 jobs as people simply stopped buying the targeted items. The government failed to consider how consumers respond to tax increases and the biggest losers were working- and middle­ class blue collar employees. They lost their jobs. The Clinton tax package, which is designed to raise money from the wealthy, will also take away money that should be in­ vested in the economy — money that would have spurred economic growth and given us more job creation. Sadly, this “soak the rich" plan will only hurt the American worker once again. In our state, we have an opportunity to reform education and restructure the tax code. With the passge of Senate Bill 1. which eliminated the property tax as a way to fund school operational costs, we are prepared to draft a 21st Century blueprint for education. It is perhaps the most important policy matter we have ever faced. It is time for the taxpayer to figure prominently in this debate. Amid the special interests raining down on Lansing. I believe Legislators must consider a way to cut taxes and put more money into the hands of the people who do the best job of spending it — you. We must face the fact that Michigan is a high tax state Before the passage of Senate Bill 1. our property tax burden was 30 percent above the national average and among the highest of any Great Lake state 1 firmly believe that * uh a deep and meaningful tax cut. wc can supercharge the Michigan economy Only in that environ­ ment — with an aggressive and expanding ecomomy — can we have the high-quality educational system our children so richly deserve now and years into the future. It is the most important issue we face But our authority to tax this economy and draw out resources to fund government ought not to be taken lightly. THE WINNING TEAM WHERE YOU WANT TO GO - .. Lail ANYTIME 945-9554 Donnell explained that the settlement would allow DenHartigh to keep the build­ ings he already has con­ structed. but would limit the use of those buildings to his own business. He cannot im­ prove or enlarge them, or construct other buildings on the property unless they are allowed by the townships zoning ordinance. In addition. Den Hartigh will pay SI5.000 into the township’s general fund in lieu of fines, and the agreement provides an indemnity clause stating that the township will be held "harmless" or not liable should the buildings provoke any other lawsuits, either against DenHartigh or the township. Donnell said if both parties agree to the settlement, the court would enter an order containing a permanent in­ junction that would enforce all terms of the agreement. The court then would dismiss the suit without additional cost to either party, he said. The Township Board voted 5-0 to approve the settlement, with Trustee Gordon Jousma abstaining because of a business relationship with DenHartigh. Trustee Chip DeVries was not present at the meeting. The Board also approved an offer from the Caledonia Farmers Elevator to buy a steel shed on the township's Maple Street property. The Elevator has been leasing the shed for the past year, and now has offered to purchase it and about one-half acre for $15,000. As pan of the offer, the Elevator will give the township about a third of an acre of the old railroad bed that runs along Kinsey. Township Assessor Tom Doane investigated the value of the properties, and con­ cluded that the deal would be a good one for the township, which has been seeking frontage along Kinsey. The shed, the parcel it sits on and the pavement are assessed at $20,252, said Doane. "It’s difficult to determine the value of the railroad bed, but considering what the township needs that land for, in terms of its future planning, I think it's a good deal for the township," Doane said. "The future use the town­ ship has for the Elevator property more than makes up for the $5,000 difference be­ tween the cash offer and the assessed value of the shed." The parcel offered by the Elevator aligns with the parcel recently donated to the township by businessman Larry Alkema. The addition of the two properties to the township's land would provide it with adequate access to Kinsey from Maple Street, which now is a dead­ end street The township and the vil­ lage have considered extend­ ing Maple Street to Kinsey to provide the fire department with an alternate route to M37 and the south end of the township. The fire trucks now must go through village streets to get to M-37. Resident Jay Shook sug­ gested that the Elevator pro­ vide some kind of screening This sketch shows the parcels which will change hands when the Caledonia Formers Elevator purchases a metal storage shed and approximately one-half acre of land from Caledonia Township. The Elevator will pay $15,000 for the pro­ perty and give the Township one-third of an acre of the former railroad bed. around the shed so it won't de­ tract either from the village/township hall or the fu­ ture Barber School restora­ tion. The Township Board voted 6-0 to accept the Elevator s offer. In other action last week, the board voted 4-2 to appoint local realtor Tom Garbow as Township Supervisor until the next general election in 1994. (See related story.) Garbow officially assumed his duties Monday, Aug. 23. Supervisor Jerry Good resigned from the office last month, citing a need to spend more time on his business. Garbow won the appoint­ ment over four other candi­ dates: Fred Fleischmann, John Koryto, Arnie Stawick and Tom Wilkinson. The board also re-appointed its present Fire Commission to serve for the remainder of 1993. Good said that the commissioners are supposed to serve one-year terms, so the appointments should be made in December for 1994. Serving on the Fire Commission are the township supervisor, representatives from the Caledonia Fire Department, Township Board Trustee John Dieleman, Village Council President Glen Klaver and residents Ed Fischer and Jim Steketee. Fischer reported to the board that the commission recommends a fire department budget of $94,300 to cover operating costs plus new equipment and salary raises for the assistant chief and lieutenant/coordination liai­ son. The department also faces higher insurance premi­ ums, and an increase in con­ tracted services, such as the Grand Rapids Dispatch Service. Reductions in the fire bud­ get came in the areas of dues and training and in capital outlay. As of Aug. 11, the depart­ ment has made 162 runs this year, compared to 142 for all of 1993, and Good predicted See Zoning violetion, Pege 8 See our Reminder ad for details about our... "Real McCoy” CLEARANCE SALE MOMgPOP'S fe'so 500 Arlington (M-37) MddleviDe • {100CT South ot Gavin Chev.) OPEN Mon 11 io 8. Tim .Thun.. Frt. 11 k>6. Wed 11 lot. &m9m>3 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 24, 1993 Caledonia Twp. to take part in Kent Co. ‘Student Rep’ program The Caledonia Township Board agreed last week to participate in a new program to get high school students involved in local government. The Student Representative program has been initialed by the K®nt County Board of Commissioners, which will work with the City of Grand Rapids, the Kent Intermediate School District and local government units to place interested high school juniors on local boards and commissions. Each participating governmental unit will set its own guidelines for the program and return these to ZONING VIOLATION, from Page 7 the firefighters would make more than 200 runs this year. The Township Board ac­ cepted the budget recommen­ dations of the commission for use in planning next year's township budget. The board also: • Approved a 30-year re­ newal of the Consumer Power franchise, permitting the com­ pany to pul in new lines in ar­ eas of the township unser­ viced by gas utilities. • I Icard updates on berth the joint village-sewer project and the proposed extension of the Campau-Kettle Lake sewer. • Heard a report from the Future Growth Committee, recommending 68th Street east of Alaska Avenue, 76th Street east of McCords and the unpaved section of 100th Street west of M-37 as road improvement priorities. • Approved a resolution to participate in the Kent County Board of Commissioners' pro­ posed Student Representative Program. (See related story.) 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"We've always said we'd like to see more students involved in local government besides attending one meeting as a requirement and getting one of our signatures," said Caledonia Township Clerk Pat Snyder. Board members said they hoped that the student representatives would not only learn more about local issues, but also receive extra credit in their history or government classes for participating. The resolution to join the program passed the board unanimously. Announcing... i 2 NEW Dutch Double Wides are Set-up and Ready to Move Into — DUTCH HOUSING "Value in Quality the Dutch Touch" ------------------ CALL SANDRA AT:----------------- TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 850 PINE CREEK. MIDDLEVILLE T. Wm. Hefferan. C.P.M.. Property Mgmt. Inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 James Foote of Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc. of Caledonia, (right) recently took high honors as the local chapter president in Chevrolet's "Only the Best*' Club Branch area competition. Foote earned the honor of being the best in his chapter, one of 66 nationwide. Performance criteria included superior management skills as well as excellent customer satisfaction survey response scores. Art Brock, Chevrolet Sales Manager-Service, is making the presentation. Freeport named site to start St. Jude Bike-A-Thon Sept. 11 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Freeport will be the site of a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Bike-A-Thon for the second year in a row, with Gary Thaler again serving as coordinator The fund-raising event is set for Saturday, Sept. II, with all the riders meeting at the Freeport Community Center. All of the money raised goes to the hospital to help cover medical expenses for patients and medical research. At the Bike-A-Thon last year, 12 people pedaled for 397 one-mile laps and raised $923.90. Thaler said he hopes to get more people involved and his goal this year is to raise at least $2,000. Anyone interested can pick up sponsor forms from area businesses. Those who aren’t riding for the cause can pledge support to someone who is. St. Jude Hospital was founded by entertainer Danny Thomas. In 1962 when it opened its doors to the public, the hospital focused on com­ batting catastrophic diseases of children. Scientists and physicians work side-by-side at St. Jude. All findings and information about treating, discovering causes and cures and pre ven tion of the diseases are shared freely with doctors and hospitals around the world. This year’s bike-a-thon is dedicated to 7-year-old Shauna Richters, who was diagnosed with Wilms* tumor. A malignant growth was found one of her kidneys in December. 1990 Surgery to remove the growth was successful and now Shauna returns to St. Jude's every six months for a checkup In Michigan. 106 children and their families have gone to St. Jude Hospital and received total medical care for castastrophic illnesses. Many others have benefitled from the research findings and better treatment methods Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Just in time for school! In Cider Mill Village Area service manager receives top award "^4 August 16. 1993 Regular meeting colled ot 7:11 p.m. following Truth in Taxation hearing. Members present - 5. Others - 4. Minutes of regular and special meetings approved. Printed bills in the amount of $36 065.19 approved by roil call vote. Motion passes unanimously adopting resolution setting millage rote for 1993. Motion passed unanimously to continue insurance with Michigan Municipal League. Motion passed unanimously to retain George Timmer as Township insurance consultant. Motion passed unanimously authorizing Supervisor to place delinquent Duncan lake Sewer User fees on Decembr tax roll. Motion passed unanimously to not accept the recommendation to amend the Barry County Con­ trol Dispatch Agreement Meeting adfOurned at 10:45 p.m. Donna Kenyon Clerk (304) Colburns to celebrate 25th anniversary Philip and Beverly Colburn will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Wednesday, Sept. 1. They will take a short trip together to commemorate 25 years of happiness. Philip and Beverly have lived for the past eight years in Hastings, where he has served os pastor of the Hostings and Delton Seventh-day Adventist churches. Beverly is a registered nurse, though she has chosen the more auspicious position of domestic engineer, has sold Tupperware for six years and has worked in several capacities in their churches. They hove three boys, Doug, who is a junior at Union College in Lincoln, Neb., and Dave and Mike who live at home and are in the eighth and sixth grade, respectively. Well-wishers may send cords. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 24, 1993 I Page 9 Caledonia realtor to succeed Jerry Good Tom Garbow appointed to Caledonia Twp. Supervisor’s position by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last Wednesday appointed local realtor and lifelong area resident Tom Garbow to serve as township supervisor, filling the office left vacant by the resignation of Jerry Good. Garbow was chosen in a 42 vote over four other applicants: Fred Aeischmann, John Koryto, Amie Stawick and Tom Wilkinson. His appointment is effective until the 1994 general election, when he must run for office if he wishes to continue in the post. Garbow said he definitely plans to run in 1994. "I didn't undertake this as a one-year commitment,” he said. "I’m excited about the job; I'm looking forward to it and I know it will be a challenge.” He said he decided to apply for the job after Good resigned and some community residents approached him about becoming a candidate. "That was when I really began to consider the possibilities seriously," he said. "I thought it through pretty carefully, and I decided this is something I really want to do because I have lived here all my life, except for a few years in Grand Rapids. I want to get involved in the community to help keep it a great place to live. I want to see Caledonia maintain its character. "I like the rural atmosphere, too. ti The Caledonia Township Board has appointed Tom Gorbow to serve os the Township Supervisor until the 1994 general election. Garbow said he knew some residents might be concerned at having a realtor as the township supervisor, but he said that he had no intention of encouraging unwanted development. "I don't want to see uncontrolled development any more than anyone else," he emphasized. "Just because I am a realtor. I'm not necessarily pro­ development. and I think the people here will find that is a sincere statement on my part. 1 know that we can't prevent growth, it is inevitable. But I do believe in controlling AREA LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Tuesday, Aug. 31 Hamburger, deluxe on bun, oven fries, pineapple. Wednesday. Sept. 1 Meat and cheese sub sand­ wiches. lettuce salad, fresh fruit. M.S. Salad Bar. Thursday, Sept. 2 Taco/lettuce/cheese. green beans, sliced peaches, Spanish rice. Friday, Sept. 3 No school. NOTE: Whole or low fat milk offered each day. El. Alt. menu — Monday, hot dog. Tuesday, Turkey Sandwich; Wednesday, Salad Bar; Thursday, hamburger; Fri­ day, fishwich. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Thomappie Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Sept. 1 Cold cereal will available. Thursday, Sept. 2 Cold cereal will available Friday, Sept. 3 Cold cereal will available be be be growth, in planning for it and making sure that it happens in the right places.” Garbow said he thinks the township's master land use plan is a good one, well thought out, and a good tool to follow in planning for the future. "I compliment the Hanning Commission on the work it has done in preparing us for growth," he added. "We are very fortunate that they have done such a thorough job. I'd also like to commend the past administration for having the foresight to plan ahead as it has done. I know from my work that not every community is so well prepared." Regarding the strengths he I thought it through pretty carefully, and I decided this is something I really want to do because I have lived here all my life, except for a few years in Grand Rapids. I want to get involved in the community to help keep it a great place to live. I want to see Caledonia maintain its ,, character. personally can bring to the Township Board. Garbow said he thinks that his ability to work with people will be a real asset as supervisor. He also pointed out that his background as a developer actually could be an advantage for the township because it will enable him to work with people on both sides of a development issue. Besides keeping a close eye on the growth of the township. Garbow said he sees the completion of the joint village/township sewer project and the expansion of the Campau-Kettle Lake sewer as two projects he will need to work on immediately. "You can love a lake to death," he said of the need for sewer around the lakes. "We must protect our lakes and rivers." Garbow said he is planning a crash course with Good on the details of township issues. "I have a lol to learn, but I'm looking forward to learning it as fast as possible. Jerry (Good) has surrounded himself with excellent people, and I know they will be able to help me out. "I must say that I think he did a great job as supervisor. I'm not sure we residents fully appreciate all that he has done these past five years, but he has accomplished so much. I appreciate his offer to help me get off to a good start during the next few weeks." Garbow said that he plans to set up some office hours at the township hall on probably two afternoons a week. "One of the reasons I felt I could handle this job is that we usually have some 'down* time during the day when I will be free for township business." he explained. A graduate of Caledonia High School. Garbow attended Alma. College for one year and also spent a year at Grand Valley State University. He then went to work in real estate, and has been in the field ever since. He and his wife and two children live at 7420 Oak Grove Lane in Alto, and arc looking forward to the birth of their third child this winter. “My wife and I have talked about the demands of the job, and all the meetings and evenings it entails. I wouldn't have applied without her support." he said. Garbow officially was sworn into office Monday, Aug. 23, and will assume the supervisor's duties immediately. Make Citizens Your Choice for Auto, Homeowners Insurance in Michigan Citizens Insurance Company has grown from a pioneer of automobile insurance in 1915 to become Michigan's largest writer of insurance through independent agents. Citizens offers insurance for autos, homes, and boats through over 600 independent agencies with claim offices across the state to provide prompt, fair service to its policy holders. Citizens is “The Company of Choke” J.L. Schwartz for your insurance Insurance Agency needs. Call your local "Our Policy is Service" Citizens agent for 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 details. Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 24. 1993 Supervisor served township as change swept in Good steps out of local government after 17 years by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Sometimes you've got to step out of the future and get back io your roots. Caledonia's outgoing Township Supervisor, Jerry Good, will be doing just that in getting away from planning and zoning regulations, stubborn developers and dysfunctional sewer systems and refocus once again on the work at his farm. When he announced to the Township Board in July that he was resigning as supervisor, he cited farm business as the main reason for giving up his office only about one year into his second term. But after 17 years of service to the township, stepping down will mean a big change in Good's life. He spent five years on the Township Planning Commission, followed by seven years on the Board. For the last five years he has served as supervisor. While he said he is looking forward to a rest and to getting back to farming, he looks back with pride and a shake of his head in wonder at the growth and change his native community has undergone during the last 20 years. In discussing events during his own administration, he said that building the new village-township office building is one of the accomplishments he is happiest about. The new hall was built in 1992 on former Kent County garage property that the township purchased when the county decided to vacate its garage on Maple Street. "Back then, most of the village and township officials had offices in their homes, except for the room we had in the old Emmons Street fire bam," he said. Retiring Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good said that renovating the former county garage into a much-needed new facility for the fire deportment was one of the highlights of his tenure. At the open house for the new fire oom, he presented Fire Cnief Butch Welton with a ceremonial key to the facility. "Now, both governments have their staffs in the new building, and I think this has really led to an increase in professionalism here at the township and probably the village, too. Residents can come to the building and it's almost a one-stop shopping deal. They can see all the officials, village and township, by just walking across the hall. "That and refurbishing the county garage for a new fire barn arc two of the things I take the most pride in as I look back because it was all done without tax dollars. The money came from the public improvement fund we established and with donations of materials and labor from local businesses. "It's a facility that is probably worth a million dollars today, but it came free to the taxpayers." Good said that the village and township boards just happened to hit the right time to build the facility. "Our timing was perfect. A lot of folks weren't working, and bids came in just incredibly low. We ended up paying about $300,000 for the building, plus, of course, the furnishings and later the computers. "And I'm real proud of the way the two boards cooperated on that project. It's not easy, getting two boards to agree, but we found ways to make it work. I think it's led to a spirit of cooperation in other projects, too, like the (wastewater) treatment plant and perhaps a public water project down the line. could have handled alone." Good looked back to other big changes in township government, too, such as going to computers and spending two summers reassessing the whole township. "That was a real job, but it put everyone on an equal footing." He pointed to more hours for the planning staffand hiring a full-time assessor and deputies for both the clerk and the treasurer as ocher changes designed to meet the needs of a growing township. "I think we now can provide better service that's more up-to-date and more convenient to the taxpayers." Good said that not all aspects of the job have been so rewarding. "I guess the hardest part of this job for me has been fighting with your own residents over something you really believe is right. The good thing that happened sometimes, though, was we found we really wanted the same thing, and even though we started off on opposite sides, we ended up the best of friends." The series of lawsuits filed against the township, and especially not obtaining what he felt was a fair settlement "We may have our differences, but really, we have an excellent working relationship with the village. I hope this will continue, because I think we can take a lot of pride in the accomplishments neither of us GYMNASTICS IN MOTION New Session starting... Monday, Aug. 30th — and week of — September 7th New 8 Week Fall Session Cathy Moma. the owner, is very excited and motivated to make this tlw best club in the area. We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate, advanced and adult. We also have a girls and boys USGF competi­ tion team. Classes are held Mon thru Thurs. and Sat morn­ ings Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party. We have moved Io our new location .. 3207 M-37, Middleville Call 795-7620 or 795-3410 PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME SEE YOU AT THE GYM Five generations Two sets of five genera­ tions exist in this family. Shown in the above photo are (seated) are Connor Loew of Hastings and Jenelle Vos of Mecosta, great-grandmother Shirley Firey of Delton, great­ great-grandfather Kenneth Wine of Battle Creek, (standing) father Jeff Loew and grandmother Marge Loew of Middleville. Shown in the photo at right are (seated) Pat Loew and great- grandmother Shirley Firey of Delton, great­ great-grandfather Kenneth Wine of Battle Creek, (standing) father Ken Loew of of Marquette and grandmother Marge Loew of Middleville. for repair of the faulty Campau Lake sewer were other events that Good said were truly discouraging. "But on the whole, I fed good about the job. I've always said that that there is no better feeling than being able to do something to help your neighbor or to make our township a better place to live. That's what makes local government one of the most satisfying jobs there is." He said that continuing to control growth and development in the township will remain the biggest issue facing the board and the new supervisor. He sees "a breather" of about one more year before sewer lines go in and developers really start knocking at the township door. "Sticking to our master plan is going to become more and more difficult because there will be a lot of pressure to develop our rural residential and ag (agricultural) lands," he warned. "But we want to keep the concentrated development where sewer will be available. However, I think the developers will be able to live with that, actually. They see that we are trying to make services available in the areas we have designated for high density development, and I think they appreciate that. "I think the Planning Commission has really done an excellent job in improving the way we work with developers." "I also hope that we will continue to protect our ground water and our rivers and lakes. I hope for that reason that the Campau Lake sewer extension will continue to move forward-.There's an old saying that you can love a lake to death, and we don't want to do that to any of our lakes or our rivers, either." Good said that the friendships he has made while in office are what he will cherish most as he steps down. "I’m kind of excited about getting back to the farm, because that's what I’ve done all my life," he said. "And it will be good to get out from under the pressures of a job that just never quits growing. "But I am proud of all the people I've worked with, the lasting friendships we’ve formed and the feeling that we helped maintain Caledonia as just a great place to live. 1 leave the office knowing that there are dedicated people there who will continue to do an excellent job for our community." �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 24, 1993 I Page 11 FIVE TO RUN, AREA OBITUARIES Florence F. Lind Ricky James Burd (Paul) Sisson of Middleville, Mary Lou (Robert) Cisler of Middleville; six grandchil­ dren; three great­ grandchildren; one sister. Edna Mae Baas of Grand Rapids; two sisters-in-law, Fianna Lind of Caledonia, Lillian Mahaffey of Lansing; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 18, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Lynn Wagner offi­ ciating. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. MIDDLEVILLE - Florence F. Lind, 83, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, August 15, 1993 at Springbrook Manor. Mr< Lind was bom on June 12, 1910 at Gaines Township, Kent County, the daughter of Amos and Helena (Dochow) Brearley. She was married to William E. Lind on June 27, 1929. He preceded her in death in 1988. Mrs. Lind is survived by her children: Marilyn (Harry) Staf­ ford of Caledonia, Darlene Herold C. Skinner CALEDONIA - Harold C. Skinner, 87, of Caledonia, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 1993 at Sandy Creek Nurs­ ing Center, Wayland. Mr. Skinner was boro on February 3, 1906 at Thornapple Township, the son of Lewis and Ada (Brew) Skinner. He was raised in Caledonia and Middleville area and attended Middleville Schools, graduat­ ing in 1925. He was married to Jennie Burna on May 25,1940 and his wife preceded him in death. He was a farmer and worked the Poll Slaughter House, Gcukes Slaughter House and Mid-Way Packing in Wayland. Mr. Skinner was a volunteer in the Kent County 4-H Asso­ ciation as a Club leader for several years. Mr. Skinner is survived by his son, Chuck (Judy) Skinner of Caledonia; two grandchil­ dren, Chuck and Monica Skin­ ner and Dennis and Stacey Kelly; two great­ grandchildren, Ryan Skinner and Ashley Kelly. Funeral and committal services were held Thursday morning August 19 at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapel. Burial Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Sandy Creek Nursing Center, Wayland, Michigan. ALTO - Ricky James Burd, 39, of 11571 Hastings Road, Alto, passed away Monday, August 16, 1993, of accidental injuries. Mr. Burd was bom on August 19, 1953 in Grand Rapids to James Burd, Jr. and Shirley M. Sherrington Burd. He worked in commercial construction. He was married to Debra R. Ballard Burd. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Friday, August 20 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, 616 East Main Street with Reverend Allen Julien officiat­ ing. Burial Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to defray fami­ ly’s expenses. Velma Burd--------CALEDONIA - Velma Burd, 92, of 8766 66th Street, Caledonia, passed away Satur­ day, August 14, 1993. Mrs. Burd was boro on July 11,1901 in Luther, the daught­ er of Frank Tegg and Emma Sauers Tegg. She was a homemaker. She was married to James Burd, he preceded her in death in 1982. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Former Middleville pastor dies The Rev. John M Boers of Vicksburg, who dedicated 45 years of his life to tending to the spiritual needs of the Mid dleville community, died Tuesday. He was 83 “He just enjoyed the peo­ ple." said his son, James Boers. “He got to see I don’t know how many generations of people grow up through his church Near the end he was leaching great grandchildren of some of his first students. ” Boers was the first graduate of the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music in 1949. He attended the school while liv­ ing in Vicksburg, driving home every night after classes to be with his family. Even before he graduated, he became pastor of the Yankee Springs Bible Church in the fall of 1948, remaining there until his death. “He was really amazing — there aren’t that many people who are so dedicated. ” James Boers said John Boers served on the board of the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music for many years, was a Bible teacher there, and was honored as Alumnus of the Year in 1992, his son said. His wife. Mae. died in 1978. Boers also was preced­ ed in death by three brothers, James, Peter and Benjamin Boers, and a sister. Joana Weller He is survived by a son and his wife. James L and Helen Boers of Schoolcraft, two grandsons; two great­ grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Smith and Irene White, both of Kalamazoo, a sister-in-law, Alice Boers of Kalamazoo; a brother-in-law, Clair Burr of Vicksburg; and several nieces and nephews. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION Serving Our Country Chad A. Noble ADS! Army Pvt. Chad A. Noble has arrived for duty at HELP NEEDED! OVER 50 JOB OPENINGS! Assembly, Packaging, Plastic Injection. Stack/lnspect Parts. Janitorial, AND MANY OTHERS! All Shifts at Job Sites Near the Kent County Airport And on South End of Grand Rapids! Bring in this ad for a *20.00 bonus in your first 40 hour paycheck (for hours worked by October 2, 1993). Drug test required Apply 811 a.m. or M p.m. Weekdays with 2 pieces of I.D. 507 - 3om St SE Grand Rapias (atoji 1 -aeeav at US W) PEOPLEMARK ^0^0/ (««)245-6i6i Empioyef Americas Contemporary Work fon.e\ Onpomxwfy Schofield Barracks. Oahu. Hawaii. The soldier, an artillery fire-direction specialist, is the son of Rober A. Noble of 9503 Kalamazoo Ave.. Caledonia, and Sally A. Howland of 111 76(h St., Kentwixxi He is a 1992 graduate of Caledonia Senior High School Courthouse He said the nation now faces unprecedented challenges, the two biggest being the budget deficit and health care. Other important ones are decreasing govern­ ment spending, increasing the number of good, high-paying jobs and restoring integrity to politics. Sikkema said he believes the political system can change and that one person can make a difference. “The real question that lingers in the back of many minds is not whether we need to change, but whether we have the will to change, and whether the political system is capable of responding to the needs of our citizens.” Sikkema graduated cum laude from Harvard Universi­ ty in 1974 and he earned a master of business administra­ tion degree from the Universi­ ty of Michigan. He formerly was executive director of the West Michigan Environmen­ tal Action Council and work­ ed as a market manager with the Herman Miller furniture manufacturing firm of Zeeland. He was one of 14 legislators who introduced a bipartisan plan (the BLT) to implement fundamental school finance reform earlier this year. Maxfield declared his can­ didacy Tuesday morning in the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming, at the same time taking a leave of absence as chairman of the Kent County GOP. “Anyone who knows Mike Maxfield knows I don't make rash decisions.” he said. “I have talked to a number of people who have encouraged me to enter this race. After careful and deliberate con­ sideration. I have decided West Michigan voters deserve a business candidate who shares their conservative values.” Kok has taken out petitions. Spnk has announced his can­ didacy, as did Ehlers last week Monday. Steil earned some recognition last year as chairman of the successful statewide campaign for term limitations. Ehlers already is considered one of the front runners because he has been in the State Senate since 1984, replacing Henry when the lat­ ter first was elected to Congress. Byington is a former chair­ woman of the Kent County Board of Commissioners. “My 20 years of experience in both government and in­ dustry, as well as my involve­ ment in pro-family and educa­ tional issues makes me uni­ quely qualified to represent the people of the Third Con­ gressional District,” she said. “I will help form a new coali­ tion that brings pro-jobs policies and lean, efficient government to Washington.” Byington was first elected Letterheads PRINT! Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices' Call 945-9554 Of Mop by* 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) continued from front page to the Kent County Board of Commissioners in 1978 and she served as chairwoman from 1985 to 1988 She was appointed to her post with the Department of Commerce in 1991. She has taken an unpaid leave of absence to run for the con­ gressional seat “We have the opportunity to make real cuts in govern­ ment spending by promoting efficiency rather than the il­ lusory reductions that Presi­ dent Clinton promises. 1 have been on the front lines of government reorganization and spending reductions Believe me. it can be done “I well set the standard in my campaign by refusing all PAC funds and utilizing no taxpayers’ dollars and no government services or staff.” she added. “It is time for real reform in government.” Byington also has been a trustee at Aquinas College and the Michigan Nature Conser­ vancy. a director of Prime Bank (now First of America), a founder and first chair of the Kent County AIDS Commis­ sion. and she has taken an ac­ tive role in programs such as Girl Scouts and 4-H. which encourage children’s growth. One interesting position she has taken is that she opposes abortion but does not line up with Right to Life. “Abortion is not an issue that should be legislated. " she said. ’’Each individual woman has the right to choose 1 have made my choice. I cannot support abortion." She said more efforts must be made on behalf of educa­ tion and prevention of un­ wanted pregancy and of “ra­ tional adoptive laws.” Kooistra. who garnered 36 percent of the vote while run­ ning against Henry last fall, said she couldn't make the commitment necessary to run an effective campaign because she is director of a Grand Rapids-area manufacturing association The deadline fix filing peti­ tions for the Nov. 2 primary is Sept 14 At least 800 valid signatures will be needed in order to be placed on the ballot. The winners of both the Democratic and Republican primaries will square off in the general election, which has been scheduled for Dec. 7. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NONEXCLUSIVE 1993 CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Proposed Draft Copy of a Franchise Agreement to be used by the Township In agreements with cable companies 1. DEFINITIONS The definitions were agreed to. Minor changes are as follows 1.1 Additional Insureds ............................................... 1 1.2 Authorized Area..........................................................1 2 GRANT OF RIGHTS........................................................ 5 2.3 Programming Sendees: ................................. 6 3 PUBLIC WAYS 4 CUSTOMER SERVICE 15 4.1 Customer Standards ............................................ 15 4.2 Reservation .............................................................15 4.3 Undergrounding................................ 15 4.4 Seasonal Service......................................................16 4.5 Lockout Device ...................................................... 16 4.6 Pay Per View.................................. „........................ 16 4.7 Blocking....................................................................16 4.8 Hearing Impaired ................................................. 16 4.9 Notification....................................................... 16 4.10 Notice of Changes................................................. 17 4.11 Negative Options ................................................ 17 4.12 Office........................................................... 17 4.13 Telephone Service .............................................18 4.14 Identification.......................... 19 4.15 Installations ............................................... 19 4.16 Service Calls.......................................................... 20 4.17 Service Call Charges............................................ 21 4.18 Service Interruptions .......................................21 4.19 Response Times............................... 22 4.20 Log of Complaints ............................................ 22 4.21 Payment Options ............................................ 22 4.22 Prepayment.......................... 23 4 23 Bills.................................................................. 23 4.24 Refunds.................................................................. 23 4.25 Credits.................................................................... 23 4.26 Late Payment ................... ................................... 23 4.27 Disconnection 4.28 Privacy and Monitoring 24 4.29 Subscriber Information ......................... 24 4.30 Letter of Credit 25 4.31 Security Fund................................................... 25 4 32 FCC Technical Standards .......................... 26 12 5 ACCESS TO THE SYSTEM 27 6 INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE - DISCUSSION OF THIS ENTIRE SECTION DEFERRED UNTIL AUGUST 18 NEGOTIATING SESSION 30 7 8 9 10 FEES AND PAYMENTS ............................................ 34 RATES AND REGULATION......................................... 36 TERM............. ................................................................ 36 TRANSFERS, OWNERSHIPAND CONTROL 37 11 DEFAULTS............ ..................... 38 12 REMEDIES_______________ ___________ „„_____ 40 13 PROVISION OF INFORMATION....... ....... .................. 42 14 GENERAL ............... 43 EXHIBIT A — SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .47 EXHIBIT B - ACCEPTANCE OF FRANCHISE 48 EXHIBIT C - OWNERSHIP OF COMPANY....................49 EXHIBIT D - LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES EXHIBIT E - EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE 50 ................. 51 EXHIBIT F - SEASONAL RATE.......................................52 EXHIBIT G - MAP OF SERVICE AREA 53 Complete text available at Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N Bnggs Rd , Middleville, Ml 49333 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 24. 1993 Uniforms, schedules, team rosters handed out Caledonia AYSO planning fall open house for August 31 Middleville inter-city tennis is runner-up The first-ever Coledonio AYSO open house was held lost yeor, ond nearly all players were on hand to meet their coaches and pick up rosters, schedules and uniforms. CHS varsity soccer coach Brian Broekhuizen offered a few encouraging words about his favorite sport to on audience of players and parents. This year's open house will be held Aug. 31. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It will be a full house, more than an open house next Tuesday. Aug. 31. when 500 young soccer players and their families converge on the Caledonia Middle School gym. But the gathering officially is billed as the Caledonia AYSO Fall Open House, and it is set for 6:30 p.m. Players can find out what team they'll be booting for, and they will have a chance to meet with their coaches and new teammates. Uniforms will be handed out during those team meetings, along with information each player will need to know about the upcoming season, such as practice times and game dales. A "shoe swap" will be available for any players who might like to trade their out­ grown, but still very usable, soccer shoes. This is the second year the soccer board has sponsored the open house, which was a huge success last fall. However, Caledonia AYSO Commissioner Kathy Jackson emphasized that the whole thing will last no more than an hour. "If we get a good turnout, like we did last year, we can get the season preliminaries accomplished all at once," Jackson said. "Everyone gels their uni­ (Jet $3(X) Of Free Clothing .And Accessories WhenVxi Buy A New RJaris Before Sept. 3(1 Before you know it, it’s gonna be time to break out the long under­ wear. So if you’re going to be ready to nde, you’ve got no tune to waste. I ake delivery\ from dealer stock, of a new IVians snowmobile before September 30 and yuull get $300 worth of WinterWear and accessories,* free. Here’s another option. Bring in a friend who buvs a new Mans, and you’ll receive $50 in free W intcrW car and accessones** And until November 30, you can extend the w arranty on your new Mans for 12 months at a reduced pnee. After September 30. this offer will be cut by $100 a month until it’s gone for good. So get to a Mans dealer quick and dose the best deal of ,hc'“ cm ddi<= Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. WELLMAN RD The Middleville inter-city tennis team was runner-up in this past seasen’s summer games. Members of the team were: front row from left: Mark Miller, Bryan Jahnke, Brian Seger, Nate LaVoie, Matt Pullen, Garrett Weatherhead, Angio Simon, Christine McKee, Racheal Patterson and Katie Mello. Second row. coach Dave Sherwood, Mike Hart, Brad Bedford, Julie Palazzolo, Candy Thompson. Megan Oliver. Brent Suwyn, Brett Bremer, Luke Weatherhead, Adelaide Devine. Karri Kollar, Kammy Kollar, Christy Mello and Amanda Stutzman. form and schedule, meets the coach and the rest of the team, parents can sign up for activi­ ties and then basically we are all set. It eliminates all the phone calling, and most prob­ lems can be solved on the spot. "It really helped us get off to a good start last year." Jackson said that team ros­ ters will be posted around the gym, and as players arrive for the open house, they should find their age division and then look for their names on a team roster. There will be a short meet­ ing to go over some general information about the season, and then the players and par­ ents will get together in their team meetings. "We'll be finished in plenty of time for everyone to make it to the girls' first home bas­ ketball game of the season." Jackson promised. The open house will pro­ vide parents a chance to get involved, too. Caledonia’s American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) has more than dou­ bled in the number of players in the last three years, said Jackson. The 500-plus registration number for this fall is up from the 420 who played last year. The league boasts both coed and all-girls' programs and will field 39 teams in four age divisions. A total of 250 games have been scheduled. "You can imagine the time that goes into putting together this season,” Jackson said. "We are just growing at an unbelievable rate. But while we've doubled the number of kids playing, we really haven't doubled in the amount of parent involvement in the league," she pointed out. "We need to have parents volunteer for the jobs that keep the league running. We have our coaches, but we need referees, we need people who can line the fieids, we need people 'Aho will serve on the board, we need people to help with Soccerfesi "There are jobs for just about any time commitment the parent can spare. But without everyone’s effort, the league just will not function." Parents can sign up for vol­ unteer jobs at the open house, Jackson said, or they can call 891-8427 if they have ques­ tions or wish to get involved. "Well help volunteers learn anything they need to know about soccer," she said. "We have clinics for coaches and referees, and the game is not that hard to learn. It’s a great sport, and it’s fun way to be a part of your kids’ activities." A coaching clinic has been set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, and it will be run by AYSO head coach Mike Dahlberg. A referees' clinic also is being planned. Jackson said that returning soccer families will notice a few changes this fall. The league now is divided into divisions and teams by age rather than by grade level, to comply with AYSO regula­ tions. "We believe this will equalize teams much better, and also, when we play teams outside our league, it won’t look like we're ’stacking’ teams," Jackson explained. Game days and locations also have been changed this fall because the varsity soccer field is being re-done. The majority of games will be played on Saturday and a few new game sites have been called into use or donated by local schools and churches. The older players will be using the full-sized fields at Dutton Elementary and at Dutton Christian Middle School. The youngest teams will be playing at Holy Family and on the outfield of the high school softball field. "We really appreciate Dutton and Dutton Christian allowing us to use their fields." Jackson added. "They really helped us out of a tight scheduling situation while the varsity field is unavailable. We ll be in super shape once it is finished and soon we ll have more fields at the new middle school." Jackson said a few openings remain on several teams. Anyone who wants to register for the fall season should contact AYSO registrar Karen Schupp, 8919137. Synopis of Board Meeting for YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting August 12. 1993 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Clerk Vander Bee Supervisor London absent with cause. All other board members and 23 visitors present. Treasurer Herold elected chairperson of meeting Minutes of July 8. 1993, ond July 22. 1993 approved. Visitors acknowledged Bar bora Smith L. Kelley. Lew Newman ond Bob Wolf. Public hearing held on raising operating tax millage. Motion carried to support increase. Financial report dated July 31. 1993 received ond approved Discussion tabled on ways ond means to cool offices No action token on suggestion from London to deny permits to parties with delinquent assessments Conklin rezoning tabled Bills totaling $48 488 33 ac­ cepted ond approved for payment. After various reports from clerk and discussion about YSAC lawsuit, meeting was adjourned. Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk (306) July 22 1993 Meeting called to order at 7 30 p.m. by supervisor London All members and 16 visitors present. Public hearing on budget opened at 7:32 Budget explain­ ed by Herold and reviewed by line item. After all questions were answered public hearing was closed at 8 26 Motion to adopt FYI 993-94 budget mode and seconded Yes Cook London Herold. Finkbeiner No Vandin Bee Salary Resolution adopted unanimously. Motion to change tax ad ministration fees for school districts passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk (305) Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 24, 1993 I Page 13 Middle Villa improves, updates bowling facilty for fall business Six-year-old Ryan Weesie was excited about his score. Ryan along with 10-year-old Emily Rector (center) and 4-year-old Kristen Kidder came to bowl with a neighbor. Bowling is a great way for families to spend time together according to Middle Villa Owner Steve Wiersum. Families, singles, couples, and seniors were all port of the crowd last Friday. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Middleville may not be a big metropolis, but. within the village is just the place for fun and entertainment that appeals to young and old alike That place is the Middle Villa Restaurant and Bowling Center. Recent renovation and the installation of high tech automatic scorers that do all the work of scoring for the bowler has just made bowling more user-friendly. The bowling center offered limited bowling during early August and that allowed time to resurface all of the alleys, put up new side curtains, all of the ceiling tiles were replaced, the ventilation system was cleaned, bathrooms were refurbished, and the front ser­ vice counter was replaced. “It was just time to replace some of this because of age." said owner Steve Wiersum. “But. the goal of all of this in­ cluding the automatic scoring machines was to make this a nicer place to bowl ami to pro­ mote bowling as back-to-basic family fun. “After all. bowling is one of the few sports that is fun for the entire family, relatively inexpensive, and everyone from the youngest to the oldest can play The first noticeable change when entering the bowling center is the new service desk A windowed display case in the comer of the parquetwooden desk allows bowlers to see the bowling accessories available for purchase. The service area is organiz­ ed so that bowlers can get their shoes, and be ready to hit the lanes The Mendes scoring |ENGAGEMENT Hazel • Ainsworth to wed Albert and Nancy Ainsworth of Sunfield an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Darcy Elaine Ainsworth, to Lance Robert Hazel, son of Lee and Roxie Hazel of Lake Odessa. The bride-elect is a graduate of Lake wood High School. She is employed by the John Henry Company in Lansing The prospective bridegroom also graduated from Lakewood High School. He is employed by Architec­ tural Metals in East Lansing. An Oct. 23 wedding date has been set. J AFFORDABLE L Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday. 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia on M-37 ...in the new State Farm Bidg just north of the bght t'dMfcy machines are programmed at the service desk with the name of each person bowling and the lane assignment. With just the push of just two buttons, “bowl" and the number “I", the fun is ready to roil. Scorekeeping is no longer a potential problem since the machines do it all It’s easy to keep track of everyone’s scores since they are displayed on smaller screens that have replaced the old desks for hand-scoring, and on large TV screens over each lane Bowlers can opt to have the overhead screens switched to television and be able to bowl and watch that important game at the same time Bowling alleys have long been notorious for being in a “blue fog," especially in the evening. With the increased efficien­ cy of the Middle Villa’s ven­ tilation system, that haze didn't even appear on a Friday night. Even if some of the family members don't want to bowl, watching is almost as much fun. Right now is a great time for families because their is a special price for the "Family Fun Days.” Fifty cents will cover one game or buy a hot dog This special will last though the end of August and possibly right up until league play begins right after Labor Day Leagues are forming now and more information can be gotten by calling 795-3640 or 891-1287. "We have leagues for just about anyone, including kids, seniors, mixed leagues, and men or women,” said Wiersum. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION ADS! “Besides the weekly leagues, we offer leagues that play just once or twice a month." Another service that Wier­ sum plans to offer is bowling lessons He already has two certified coaches. This fall, they will have the chance to work with Dick Ritger, who is in the Professional Bowling Association Hall of Fame The bowling center has more to offer than just bowl­ ing. 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In return, the district will receive eight television monitors, three cameras and three micro­ phones, which must be housed in a classroom dedicated specifically to interactive television. The equipment cannot be set up in a media center, for instance. or in an existing computer lab. Caledonia's equipment will be housed at the high school, but the interactive television services will be available tothe whole district, said Superintendent Robert Myers. He said that TT opens up an endless list of possibilities for the students, staffs and community members of the participating districts. They will be able to share not only classes, but also speakers, gifted and talented activities and college courses. Faculties and student groups will be able to network via television, and smaller schools, espe­ cially, will be able to increase their curriculum offerings. Myers told the board that last year six schools were ac­ cepted into the IT program. This year Grandville and Caledonia have the opportu­ nity to join Byron Center, Forest Hills, Wyoming Godfrey Lee, Ke now a Hills, Northview and Rockford high schools as part of the network, along with Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Community College and Kent Career and Technical Center. While the program is prob­ ably going to become much more important in a few years than it is now, district officials were enthused. "This is one more step to­ ward the technology of the future," said CHS Principal Tonya Porter. "Sharing classes is really just a small part of this. The real value is in what we can see for the future." "Right now. it allows our students access to classes we couldn't afford to have," commented Board Vice President Fred Boncher. "It will save the cost of hiring more teachers (for special classes), and I think this is a major step we can take for our kids." WELCOME u The high school will receive $8.000 from CocaCola to use toward the purchase of another camera, this one for its own television studio. The gift was part of a package offered by the soft drink company if the school would renew Coke's contract to supply the schools vending machines. CHS Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak said that Pepsi-Cola originally had of­ fered the money for the cam­ era to entice CHS away from Coke. Pepsi also offered com­ puter software to help students find information about colleges and financial aid and promised a S700 annual scholarship to be presented however CHS preferred. Pepsi also offered to donate 50 cases of pop to alcohol-free school events. However, Coca-Cola coun­ tered its rival by offering the same package, but did not ask the school to participate in the marketing campaign that Pepsi wanted, Szymoniak said. "I recommend we stay with our Coca-Coal vendor," Szymoniak told the board. "Coke has been so good to us, and they didn't want any fanfare. Pepsi wanted to come in with banners and give out sunglasses. That's not what we re about." Bowne Historical Society celebrates museum opening Bowne Township Clerk and Historical Society member Sandy Kowalczyk and State Senator Richard Posthumus cut the ribbon Saturday to officially open the society's new museum in the former Ladies Aid Meeting Hall. The group just completed a complete renovation of the historic building, located at the cor­ ner of Alden Nash and 84th Street. More pictures and a story next week on the community get together in honor of the new museum. Caledonia athletics-activities staff reduced from 3-2 people CHS scrimmages CC in season warm-up The Coledonia football team met its first competition' Friday in a controlled scrimmage with City League power Catholic Central. The two teams used the scrimmage to work on their passing games, defense and blocking. Here, senior tight end Daren Caskey outruns the Cougar defense to scoop in a pass. The Fighting Scots will play their season opener at Middleville Sept. 3. BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING. QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 The Caledonis Board of Education has approved a rec­ ommendation from Director of Athletics/Activities Jeanne Glowicki to replace the posi­ tion of athletic office secretary with an athletics/activities office assistant. She explained that with the move of Athletic Manager John Soderman into a fulltime classroom position, she believes that she can reduce to two the former three-person athletic/act i vities staff. "I have looked at how to run this office efficiently and still provide the programs that come out of this office," she told the board. 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THURSDAY AND FRIDAY August 26th & 27th 8:30-5:30. 5610 Thomapple River Dr. 10961 NORTH GUN LAKE ROAD SLEEPER SOFA BED, 3 CHAIRS, LOVESEAT, SOME LAMPS, MAPLE KITCHEN SET, SET OF DISHES, PANS, BED & MATRESS SET, CURTINS, LINENS, YARD FURNI­ TURE. GAMES, PICNIC TABLE, RIDING LAWN MOWER, 12FT. FISHING BOAT, MERCURY MOTOR(7-1/2H) GOOD SHAPE, SHORE BOAT LIFT. THURS, FIR-, SAT. Help Wanted BABY SITTER in my home Monday mornings, 9:30a.m.-1p.m., 2 children 3 yrs. old and 8 months. More morn­ ings available if interested. 891-8554.__________________ Jobs Wanted CHILDCARE Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Accepting before & after school children, as well as full time first shift.(Two years old & up please). Experienced & rcferences. 795-7067,____________ UTILITY COMPANY JOBS $8.25-$15.75/hour, this area. Men & women needed. No experience necessary. For infor­ mation call, 1-219-736-4715, ext U4317, 9am-9pm, 7 days. Fee required. 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POSTAGE PAID H-tinpXI 49058 RrnitNo.7 ■ _ £ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 293 I August 31, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Feasibility study in village authorized 'P Caledonia assumes ownership of water system by Barbera Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week took a col­ lective deep breath and plunged into "the water busi­ ness." Council members voted unanimously to take owner­ ship of a private water system that will service the future Glen Valley Estates develop­ ment on M-37 and the Caledonia schools that are lo­ cated within the village limits, beginning with the new mid­ dle school. Still to be made, however, is the decision on whether the Council should join the Glen Valley/school partnership and extend water service to the rest of the village. To help make that decision, the council awarded Prein and Newhof Engineering of Grand Rapids the contract for a vil­ lage water needs study. Results of the study will give the council the information it needs in deciding whether the village should further invest in and eventually join the Glen Valley/school water system. Prein and Newhof bid $2,875, not to exceed $3,000, for the water study contract, with the work to be completed in 30 days. Middleville Council OKs water extension by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council gave the go-ahead on an extension of the village water system from M-37 to Arlington Court. Council members also voted to cover the cost of up to SI2,0(X) for the project and $2,500 for engineering fees during last Tuesday’s meeting. Any engineering fees over that amount will be split bet­ ween Pastoor’s Family Market and the village. "Extension of this line will benefit both the village and Pastoor’s.” said President Lon Myers "This allows a looping system that is better and upgrades the water line from four inches to eight.” he continued. The village normally would not cover the cost of such an extension, said Myers. The engineering is being handled by Spartan Warehouses in conjunction with the expansion of Past<x>r's. In other business last week, the council: — Accepted a bid of $6,565 from Vincent Meaney to purchase a two-acre parcel of village property just off Ir­ ving Road His was the top bid of three. The other bids were for $5,850 and $5,501 The property now is zoned industrial. Village Manager Ev Manshum expects that Meaney will be requesting a rezoning — Voted to participate in the Mayor Exchange Day in May 1994 This program is sponsored by the Michigan Municipal League. Manshum said they hoped to select a community in which the exchange would benefit both. Establishing ownership of the water project was a neces­ sary step before the Michigan Department of Health would allow construction to proceed on the system. If the council had not assumed ownership, the schools and Glen Valley would have had to create some kind of association that legally would own the system. Engineer Tom Newhof and Village Attorney Jim Scales pointed out to the council that most private water systems are under the control of the local governing unit. However, assuming owner­ ship, and therefore control of the system, does not require extending it to the rest of the village. "I think you should own it. even if you don't oversize the tank or anything...You should control the system that is coming into the village," advised Newhof. "I can’t conceive of a situa­ tion where you would be bet­ ter off by refusing to own it, and I think it would be in your best interest to own it. You’ve already got some built-in customers that are going to be paying for it." While Scales preferred the council wait until the feasibil­ ity study is completed to vote on the ownership question, the council decided to take public ownership of the water system now. but to defer further investment in the system until after the study is completed. Glen Valley developer Jerry Baker from the beginning has proposed that the school district and the village share with him the costs and the benefits of a water system that would improve the quality of the water available in the village. The Caledonia Community Schools accepted the offer immediately, but the village has hesitated to join the part­ nership without some feed­ back from residents about the proposal. The offer now has New museum opens in 1909 building Historical Society celebrates Bowne Center restoration by Barbara (Jail Staff Writer The old oaks at Bowne Center have shaded many community gatherings, but probably none more nostalgic than the Aug 21 opening of the restored Ladies Aid Hall. The Bowne Township Historical Society that day proudly invited the communi­ ty to view its restoration of the old Aid Hall, which now will serve as a museum. About 500 visitors took ad­ vantage of the beautiful sum­ mer day to visit the new museum, which is filled with mementoes of the first settlers in the community . Restored as closely as possi­ ble to its original appearance, the museum is the second of the historic Bowne Center buildings to undergo restoration. The "old” township hall facing Alden Nash was the first to be preserved by the Historical Society. That building now serves as a meeting place for committees, organizations and for special functions. The Ladies Aid Hall to the east was empty, the wood rot­ ting and the paint peeling bad­ ly when the society undertook its restoration with the goal of turning it into a local museum. Using old photos and the memories of long-time residents, the society set to work, funded largely by block grant funds. After two years of work, the museum was ready, and Mother Nature rewarded the society with a perfect summer day for the museum’s grand opening. President Linda Sinclair estimated that about 500 peo­ ple visited the corner throughout the day, to enjoy walking through the museum, to shop at the craft booths set See Bowne Center, Page 5 A young crafter who had been working at one of the several booths at the celebration, relaxes in the shade to enjoy the country dancing demonstration. In This Issue... • Fall Sports Preview ’93 in this edition • Caledonia School Board sets committees Some of the alumni attending the Bowne Center School reunion gathered on the porch of the school for this photo. In the front row, from the left, ore Mary Willyard. Margaret Flynn Meyers Ward P. Boulard, Isabella Boulard Woods, Barbara Boulard Appel. Dorothy Erickson Sietsma, Lilly Bencker Joan Carlson Letson, Sherry Johnson Kcrrar, Alice Heacock VandenBroeck Maxine Flynn Friedli (on step), Steve Corslon and Marvin Carlson. Standing behind them, from the left are George Huntington, Clarke Boulard,-Dick Johnson, Rory Hovinga. Pauline Johnson, Lorrie Capen, Gladys Benedict. Eileen Russell, Harold Johnson’and two unidentified visitors. • Barry County Master Gardener shares bountiful harvest • Caledonia’s new twp. supervisor takes office �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 31, 1993 WATER SYSTEM , continued from front page been before The council for If the village does not pur­ projected the hookup cost per over 3* yea?, but few con- chase capacity now, but de­ village family at about st fluents have expressed their cides to join at a later dale, it $3,000, with the home or feelings on the public water will have to put up its own property owner gradually opportunity. water tower. Scales reminded paying off this assessment The council already has the council that purchasing over a period of years. agreed to pay $15,000 to the water tank is one of the However, actual financing oversize the water mains con­ biggest costs in establishing a options and cost estimates to necting Glen Valley and the public water system. hook up will be figured out in new middle school. The He outlined at the council's the water study. mains, therefore, will be large request ways the village could The Village Council ap­ enough to handle capacity for finance its share of the water pointed Trustees Paula the village, should it eventu­ system, should it decide to Moerland and Dan Erskine ally decide to join the water join. He said setting up a spe­ and Council President Glen system "loop." cial assessment, selling rev­ Klaver to serve on a special Now, the Glen enue bonds 6t allowing the committee to work with Prein Valley/school partnership county to handle the financing and Newhof. needs to know what size with the village making pay­ "We have taken two very water tank to put up. If the ments to the county, all are big steps," commented village wishes to join the ways the system could be paid Village Clerk Jackie Cherry system, either now or in the for. of the council's decisions. future, a larger capacity water Newhofs firm, in its We re at last moving forward tank will be ordered. The preliminary planning. on this question." village, however, will have to pay its share for the extra capacity at an estimated cost of $312,000. The water tank must be or­ dered now to ensure spring delivery. Bids will be taken on the tank Aug. 26, but will be Sponsored by the A hot pork sandwich, good for 45 days, Ncwhof Thomapple Kellogg "Senior potato chips, cold pop and a said. His engineers, therefore, Parents for a Safe Party" free cookie will be ready and will have just enough time to committee, the hot sandwich waiting for you at the TKcomplete the village s water sale is the first event put on Caledonia football game on study before the council has by the committee as a way to Sept. 3. to make a decision on buying raise funds to stage an allServing will begin at 5 tank capacity. night alcohol-free party after p.m. before the game. the graduation of the "Class of 1994." The location and highlights of the party are traditionally kept a secret from the graduating seniors, adding to the fun of the last official event they will be 131-1/2 E. MAIN STREET • 091-1606 attending as classmates. The pork for the sandwiches was donated by G&G Pork Farms, the pop and cups by Pastoor's Family Market, the wrapping materials by Sam's Club, and the service fee was waived by Geukes Meat Market. "It’s the best deal in town for $3," promised senior parent John Loftus. TK ‘Senior Parents for a Safe Party’plan sandwich sale THE CALEDONIA DANCE CENTER, INC New TK High School art teacher to offer broadened experience bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Energy and enthusiasm, along with a broad background and personal ex­ perience. is what Barbara Baar plans to bring into her new teaching position. Baar is filling the position as art teacher at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The opening came when former art teacher Pete Bishop retired this spring. As a spring graduate from Grand Valley State Universi­ ty, this is Baar's first teaching position other than her student teaching with the Rockford Public Schools. "I have a very broad background when it comes to different forms of art.'' Baar said. “I think that offering that variety to my students is good.” Though she does not claim expertise in any one area, she mentioned interest in bead work. Baar hopes to expand the art program to include displaying the students' original works. “That is something that 1 had no training in during high school.” Baar said. "I'd like to help my students learn how to prepare for a public show­ ing of their work. ” Preparing for the opening of school today has taken up much of her time. She had to see what equipment and materials were already Barbara Baar, the new art teacher at Thornapple Kellogg High School, takes a break from getting her classroom ready before classes start. available, and put things in an order she liked Baar said she was surprised by a large stock of matte frames of various sizes It had been donated to the art department "I am impressed by the generosity of the people in this district.” Baar said. Call Now to Register! Professional Instruction In... TAP • BALLET • JAZZ LYRICAL DANCE Preschool thru adult. Call for more information. COUPON “I I TO ALL NEW STUDENTS OF CDC, INC. ! I Bring this ad when you sign up and receive I $5.00 OFF your first month's lessons. 1 Caledonia Board committees set The Caledonia School Board, at its August meeting, announced the members of its standing committees for 1993-94. Serving on the Building Committee will be John Finkbeiner, chairman; Jim Gless and Steve Donker. Finkbeiner and Sharon Oatley will serve on the Education Committee with chairman Fred Boncher. Gordon DeBlaay. Gless and Bernie Nagel will form the Finance Committee with DeBlaay as chairman. Oatley, Nagel and Gless will serve on the Policy Com­ mittee, and chaired by Oatley. Nagel will head the Person­ nel Committee of himself, DeBlaay and Oatley. The board’s legislative con­ tact this year will be Boncher, and Oatley will serve as the board’s liaison with the Michigan Association of School Boards. Board members will take turns meeting each month with the Parents Advisory Council. Donker is the president of the school board for the 1993-94 school year. Boncher is the vice president. DeBlaay is the treasurer and Nagel the secretary. The School Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in attending a board committee meeting should contact the Caledonia Com munity Schools office (891 8185) for the date, time and location. FASHION EYEWEAR TK Band Boosters sponsor tailgate dinner Sept. 10 The TK Band Boosters will sponsor a tailgate dinner before the Trojans’ football game Sept. 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Originally advertised as a soup supper, the group instead will offer beef, ham, turkey, cheddar and swiss cheeses for sandwiches on kaiser buns or croissants; pasta salad, potato salad, a brownie and ice tea, coffee or milk for $3 (pre­ school children for $1.50). Participants may eat in the cafeteria or the meals may be wrapped to take to the parking lot to tailgate Participants may bling a blanket and have a picnic in the shade or the lawn, or take the meals to the stadium. Proceeds from the dinner will help the Band Boosters in supporting the local high sch<x»l band program Chairperson for the event is band mother, Peggy Holwerda. Current Band Booster president is band mother Jane Roon. SEE WHAT’S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St., Caledonia. Ml 891-9224 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 31. 1993 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Heritage Day plans moving along nicely Corner Middleville’s Heritage Day is just one month away (Satur­ day. Sept. 25). Organizers say they have some very different craft booths already booked, along with entertainment, food, “a parade that amaze you.’* “fashion shows that will make you thankful we can wear shorts.” bingo, children’s games, and the list goes on. 1993 Hentge Day T-shirts will be be available again at $8 each. by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Students return to classes for 1993-94 school year As you read this “Superintendent’s Comer” today, students will be in school for their first day of the new 1993-94 academic year A new school year gives students a beginning, an opportuni­ ty to start again and teachers can renew their efforts to provide the very best education possible for each student. We at Thomapple Kellogg are proud of the progress being made to bring a Quality educational program to all of our students The staff has been very active in the school improve­ ment efforts in each building and at each level. It is our mission that “all students become accomplished learners" This year, the school improvmeent teams and staff will be working to further define "outcomes" to accomplish that mission Accomplished learners will be those who first are proficient problem solvers who anticipate, identify and define problems to create solutions by developing effective plans and strategies. Second, accomplished learners employ the skills necessary to work effectively with others toward common goals. Third, they are learners who employ a variety of approaches to receive, process and transmit information in their environ­ ment And accomplished learners are community contributors who actively contribute their knowledge and abilities to im­ prove the quality of life within their local and global communities We are moving ahead to continue to improve instruction and learning in our schcxil district and to maintain the current level of programs and services. However, the 1993-94 year will be a difficult one because of funding We are still waiting to learn what the school aid act will be for this year. The Board of Education, as required by the state, prior toJuly I adopted the appropriations budget for the current year. This budget is based on the best estimates that could be made and will have excess expenditures of $469,183, which will be taken from the district’s fund balance. This will reduce the estimated unresearved general fund balance from $566,608 to $97,425. In the weeks ahead I will attempt to keep the Thomapple Kellogg School Community informed about the status of finan­ cial support for our school. We have been very fortunate to have strong support by our community. We are indeed for­ tunate that the TK district taxpayers supported the Headlee override in June and the district can levy its full authorized millage. Now. the big question is the state. With the action of the legislature to completely eliminate property tax for the operation of schools, with no plan for replacing that support, leaves school districts with many unanswered questions. It is most important that we all maintain close contact with our legislators in the weeks ahead as the whole future of public education in Michigan hangs in the balance. If we dwell on the status of financial support it is easy to become negative in our thinking. This we should not do when we have so much to be positive about and thankful for. We have a great school district and a very supportive com­ munity and I would again like to express appreciation for that support We will all be working together to make 1993-94 a great year for our students. Richard J. Slater MIDDLEVILLE - Richard J. Slater, 64, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, August 28,1993 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Slater was bom on February 28,1929 in Grandvil­ le, Michigan, the son of Richard and Edna (Freehouse) Slater. He was raised in Grandville and Grand Rapids and attended Grandville Schools. He was married to Lois Y. Gardner on September 17, 1955 in Grand Rapids. He was employed at Muell­ ers Bakery (now Oven Fresh) for 20 years and Bradford White Corp, for 23 years. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952 with The 144th Trans Tk. Co. Fort Rucker, Alaska. Preceding him in death were his mother Edna Slater and grandson, Michael Clarence Richard Chaffee. Mr. Slater is survived by his wife, Lois Y. Slater; one son, Richard J. (Doris) Slater III of Middleville; three daughters, Deborah K. Sherman of Middleville, Brenda K. Slater of Dutton, and Diane L. (Michael) Chaffee of Hastings; five grandchildren; his father, Richard J. Slater Sr. of Middle­ ville; one sister, Phyllis Powell of Six Lakes; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 31 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Reverend Bruce Stewart offi­ ciating. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Excellent Views - Woods 5 Miles Southwest of Hastings Located: On the east side of M-43 between Tillotson Road and Schultz Road 5 lots have been sold - 4 lots remain Available: 46 acres, which may be purchased in lots ranging from 6 to 20 acres or as a total unit. These lots have excellent views with some wooded area. Call us for more Information Randy Harmon Eaton Rapids. Michigan (517) 633-8666 To our neighbors who offered kindnesses too numerous to mention THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS! Fred and Donna Winters Were Taking A Day Off! JEM □ No matter where you work or what you do for a living, the job you do is a valuable contribution to the American economy. More obits on Page 16- |t Army National Guard Pvt. 1st Class Kathleen A. Moor has completed basic training at Fort Leondard Wood. Waynesville, Mo. During the training, student!, received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid. and Army history and traditions. She ts the daughter of Elizabeth J Pillen of 1239 E St Francis. Rapid Cay , SD. and Robert S Moore of 710 W. Main. Middleville The private is a 1988 graduate of Rapid City Cen­ tral High School THANKS FOR SAVING OUR HOUSE! r) Labor Day, Monday, September 6th, celebrates the nation's work force. We'll be closed that day in your honor. Enjoy your day off! You deserve it! But when the calendar turns to Tuesday, September 7th, well be open once again. Well help you save your hard earned pay, borrow for your business, or provide for your retirement. It'll be business as usuall Kathleen A. Moor Halder man Can Help 6,10, & 20 Acre Homesites 1 (800) 424-2324 To the Caledonia and Dutton Firefighters who fought our garage fire August 16 AM OBITUARY Serving our Country REAL ESTATE FOR This float was just one of many sites at last year s Middleville Heritage Day. Organizers soy this year should be even better. •O- 267 MAIN ST. 3205 64th ST. S.E. CALEDONIA DUTTON 891-81131 698-6337 ’ANK 795-3361 AU 3 Locations Open AU Day Monday thru Friday and ’til Noon on Saturday ALEDONIA & 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE HsiSl ^1 �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 31, 1993 and different name? Kathy Oliver said that son Scott is going to college in Adrian I forgot to have her spell the college, it sounded like Siena Heights Manan Martin said that her son Dennis and family from Arkansas came to visit Tues­ day and return home Friday Manan said that a member of her class. Claude Closson. died. Jerry Spencer said that they had a mixed family get together Sunday and had a very good time. Ann Bartlett said that her two girls are back in college, so she and Dan are alone now. Lorraine said that son Ken’s daughter is there with them for a week. Her name is Rebecca Thelma Carl said that they had their class reunion They had a combination of three WtZc&CtcuiMa Neighbors With... NORMA VELDERMAN Well,'do you have air con­ ditioning on or are you sitting in front of a fan, as I am do­ ing? Our walk-out basement is much nicer than the first floor of the house Christina Velderman, Ted’s youngest child, is staying here with us for a week She came mainly because Cay has horses and puts up with help­ ing me to keep the peace She is helping me with some of the work that I need to have done. It is not as much fun as mucking out the bam or brushing and watering down the horses to keep them cool during these very hot days. but she does it anyway Lib Palmer said that her daughter Bernice Wood from Lexington. Ky.. is here with her. Her fnend also is here with her. Lib said that when I called her they were have a “cousin party " Virginia Root said that Wilia Allerding had her class reunion last week She stop­ ped in to visit with Virginia afterward. Florence Fiala had just come in from swimming at Payne Lake It felt so good Latie Wieringa said Nysseaynna had a new grand­ daughter Isn’t that a pretty years. Hers was '28. 1 am having to get around my head. It is try ing to get me to stop working on my Braille lesson. So my granddaughter is putting orange dye glue on the back of some dominos in the shape of the Braille letters. By tomorrow I should know if it will work. I am going to keep pushing my head until it gives in and really concen­ trates on learning and write on my slate with the stylus until I can go right along marking the words given to me to write. Hope the glue is dry in the a.m. George Kramer comes Thursday at 2:30 and I am bound and determined that 1 can show some real progress Christina has never worked with an older person who is as mentally lazy as I am. She laughs and apologizes but she says, “I have already told you four times and you still do not remember.’’ I tell her not to be too discouraged. My mind has been so lazy too long, just that she must keep at me. She can't comprehend that her grandmother is slowing down. I fell her that I have always been mentally lazy, but physically a workaholic. She laughs and says that she loves menu! challenges, but is physically lazy. She com­ mented that the two of us make one person I don't know about your parents out there, but it sure irritates me to see my faults walking around in front of me displaying them, instead of more of my good points. I guess that is all for now, folks. Have a good week. Have you been changing any stumbling blocks into stepping stones? It helps lazy minds do wonders. I sure know that. Love you all. Visit with you next week Gary Finkbeiner. Rod's and Char’s son. says that the whole family had a wonderful time at the 100th Finkbeiner Family Reunion at Whisper­ ing Waters Campground in Ir­ ving on the weekend of Aug. 21. In addition to camping, they enjoyed a local tour of Finkbeiner family historic sites, a combination hog roast/chicken barbecue din­ ner. and an evening program of family members trips to Germany. Africa, and China. Almost 200 family members attended the various activities and events associated with the reunions celebration LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.........9 45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. k 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer It Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Hamson Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6 45 p.m. Awana. KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Rev. James Cusack Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Pastor Monte C. Bell Missoun Synod Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m. (616) 795-2391 Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School............................... Evening Worship Service........... 10:00 am. 1115a.m. ..6:00 p.m. 111 Church Street “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee . ........ 1000a.m. 1100a.m. .600 p.m. Phone 795-7076 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml .8:30 am Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School............................... 945 a m Sunday Morning Worship............ 1100 am Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church 795-3667 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 Sunday School...................................... 9 30 a m Sunday hAornng Worstvp.................... 1030a m Sunday Evening Worshp..................... 600 p m Wed Midweek Proper & BOie Study...... 700 p.m. Her MtamDobsor Sterejoccon School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES and Jesus Christ is lord" Includes Adventure Club, Choir* for Children and Adults. High 891-8028 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 'The Church where everybody is somebody. Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night’’ 6:45-8:15 Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street The Lutheran Church Children's Church/Youth Worship dunng morning service*. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............................. 7:00 p.m. “People Who Care" Sunday Mass................... ...9:00 a.m. & 11:00a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 ..6:30p.m. Pioneer Club MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School......................................... RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director ill T Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 ..9:30 a.m. Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor 908 West Main Middleville, Vi mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9 30 a.m. Peace Reformed Church Caraway St. puppet ministry for K4th dunng evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired). Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship Christian Education Classes........11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9:30 a.m. 10:30 am. . 6:00 p.m. Sunday School............. Sun. Morning Worship Evening Service........... Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST (fcuiiicB United iirctlfrcu 4M|urd| Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 7957963 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School..............9 45 a m. Middleville Worship........................ 1100am Sunday School Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 "Family Night” 6:00 p m (rupoing. Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ODIH 3Iimr rtIjodtst (Slpirrli 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 - PcMut, The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h St. near Whitneyville Ave AT -. U o Church School. <3- Sunday 10 00 am Morning Worship.......... 11 00 a m “ Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m Wed Fellowship........... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 31, 1993 / Page 5 The Hastings Two-Steppers pleased the crowd with their demonstration of couples and country line dancing. Visitors of all ages enjoyed the old record books, photos, furniture, clothing and other mementoes on aisplay. Many items were donated by local families to the museum. BOWNE CENTER, continued from frontpage — up under the trees, and to meet old friends at the Bowne Center School reunion. The old one room sch«»l sits right across the street from the church and the Aid Hall, so the society invited to a reunion anyone who attend­ ed the school from 1849 to the school's closing in 1964. The old school, which is the Historical Society's next restoration project, was open­ ed for the occasion with photos and memorabilia set out on tables for the alums to enjoy Sinclair said the whole day was a big success ’’Vera and Fred Wingeier even came from Boston for the day," Sinclair said. "She was very excited about the museum and said she thought it was wonderful.’’ In addition, more than 700 books were sold at a private book sale held in the Township Hall, with 5 percent of the proceeds going to Society projects Donation jars at the school and museum yielded another $100, Sinclair said. “Now that the museum is a success, more people want to donate things to it," Sinclair added "We re really happy about that. " The ladies from the Methodist Church prepared lunch for an anticipated 200, and Sinclair said the cooks were pleased that the food was sold out by 1:30 p.m. Sinclair also complimented the members of Boy Scout Troop 202. who volunteered for clean-up duties, and who did "just a great job for us." "It was just a nice, relaxed, friendly community gather­ ing," she continued "People driving by would see the cars and stop and look Just os in the old days, quilters once again worked their croft on the second <floor of the Ladies Aicf Hall. Nancy Greenfield, center, offers her expertise to Jan VanWyck (left) and Shari Cutraro. Guests also could try their hand with a few stitches. State Senator Richard Posthumus, who lives just down the rood from Bowne Center, congratulates the Historical Society on its successful restoration project. Behind Postnumus are Society members Linda Sinclair (left), Solly Johnson and Sandy Kowalczyk. TJ J Bowni CEN Al Bowne School was once again filled with students, os alumni gathered to visit, and to look at the pictures, graduation programs and other school memorabilia on display at the Aug. 21 reunion. A 4. The active members of the Bowne Historical Society hod plenty to smile about with the successful Aug. 21 opening of their museum in the restored Ladies Aid Hall. From the left, in front, are Peggy Mursch, Sandy Kowalczyk and Kendall Porritt Behind them is Gerry Craig, with Bill Meyer, Jan VanWyck, Linda. Sinclair^ Solly Johnson and Mary Wenger standing nearest the door. Not pictured arq Pam Lucas, Viola and Dean Cunningham and Gloria Porritt. �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 31, 1993 Bender - White united in marriage BOWNE CENTER, from Page 5 around and visit, and the crafters said they were pleas­ ed with the business, too. Everyone enjoyed the dancing by the Two-Steppers, and I think the people who came for the reu'nion had a good time at the school “And. of course, we just couldn’t have asked for a nicer day.” Sinclair said that her group already has begun some work at the Bowne school and will be getting estimates and look­ ing at ways to fund that restoration project. Though most of the structure is sound, the foundation will need some immediate attention, she said The ceiling and blackboards seem to be original, but the Lilly Johnson Bencker attended Bowne School from 1920-1928 and was on hand for the school reunion. She said when she went to Bowne, usually about 11 to 15 students attended the school at one time. She walked more than two miles to get to school, but only after the cows were milked and the chores finished. Some of the younger guests got interested in the old newspopers on display. CwTHfcsLlME, CONSIGNMENTS "Your Resale Fashion Center" Top Quality Fall & Winter Clothes Arriving Daily All Remaining.. Summer Clothes........OU" / Ooh . Byron Center Plaza • 2237 84th St. S.W. Byron Center, MI 49315 Wk $ 878-0200 society does not have any of the school furnishings “We’ll be interested in get ting things to go in there.” Sinclair said The success of this gettogether has encouraged the members of the Historical Society to think about spon­ soring another one. “It was kind of a trial, to sec if we d want to do it again.” she said. "So far. everything we’ve heard has been very positive. Even the young kids seemed to find something interesting about the history “If there’s enough interest, we’ll do it again." Sinclair said that for now the museum will be open just for special occasions, but members of the society will be glad to conduct tours of the building to interested groups Sandy Kowalczyk, the Bowne Township Clerk, is a member of the Historical Society and can help make ar­ rangements for a tour. She can be reached at the township office on Wednesdays and Fridays, at 868-6846. “We always are looking for new members,’’ Sinclair added. “Anyone who is interested is welcome to join us.” Ainsworth - Kresin plan wedding •OS GRAND RAPIDS ST. — HOMES OF THE WEEK F2M2 MtOOtEVILLE AREA The bride-to-be is a graduate of Calvin Christian High School. A Feb. 5, 1994. wedding is being planned TAGE Caledonia Schools Beautiful setting on river with MH6M. MIDDLEVILLE 1992 81' waterfront. 2 story walk­ 14x70 Schult with 2 bedrooms. out with 4 bedrooms. I % bath 2 baths and 8x10 shed, in & 2 fireplaces Home War­ newer park. Close to town. ranty & newer carpet & point. Built-in china. Call Koren. Many extras. Call Patty, 792 795 9331 / 230 0266 9974. B2M1 LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS Large 3 plus bedroom country home on 1.5 acres Vaulted ceilings, loft, lots of choroc ter. Home Warranty inci. Coll Koren. 230-0266 toll free. C2M1-3. WAYLAND AREA This AND GREENHOUSE 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) 2 homes for the price of I. Approximately 19’4 acres w/pole barn Appliances and satellite dish included. Priced in the $80s. Call Deb 623 8357 G1M1. NEAR YANKEE SPRINGS TIME. MIDDLEVILLE AREA. RIVER Country ranch w/3.03 acres. 3 bedroom with 2nd bath off master bodroom Cathedral coiling and FP in family room, formal dining room. 2'4 car garage Coll Deb 623 8357 FRONTAGE 5.5 to 10.5 acres of beautiful rolling terrain. Great building sites along with wildlife Call Karon. 795-9331 . 230-0266 V1M1. CUTLERV1XE Updated 3 plus bedroom ranch w/contral air Home Warranty goroge & more. Coll Potty, 792 9974 sion. w/o sites, ponds, woods stream 8 just off 131 x-woy. Con be split. Call Patty 792 9974 S & S Farm Market NEW D1M1. THORNAPPLE RIVER FRON­ Canadian Harmony All other in seasoi FRESH Fruits & new LISTING - Sharp 4 bedroom multi-level on % acre. French door off dining area to large deck & fenced backyard. Finished basement with daylight windows. Move-in condi­ tion. Call Liz, 795 6039. LISTING Spacious family rm. with boy windows & FP, located in a lovely updated form house. Pole barn 24x40 plus two other large barns Four BR. I *4 both on 2.3 acres Call Deb. 623 8357 CORN ON THE COB JglO Hardy Mums arc here! ram. MDouvtu Trudy Kay Ainsworth and Kenneth Lee Kresin of Jenison have announced their engagement. The prospective bride­ grooms parents are Neil and Soon Keller of Middleville. He is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and attended Michigan Stale University. PEACHES ^Homegrown TOMATOES are Harlan and Sally White of Lincoln. Neb. Chris graduates from Calvin College in May of 1994. Amy graduated in May of 1992 from Calvin College — OREN HOUSE — Sunday, Sept. 5...1:00-4:00 PM ENGAGEMENTS U-Pick Raspberries^gg * Chris White and Amy Bender were married May 29 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Parents of the bride are Don and Janet Bender of Mid­ dleville. Parents of the groom Y1M1-5. COLDWATER Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAY'S A WEEK MON -SAT a to 6 SCN 12 to 5 4611 N, Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834’ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 31, 1993 / Page 7 Page Elementary youngster is real ‘song and dance’ girl Brittany Barber, a fourth grader at Page Elementary in Middleville, took her solo number called "Dear Mr. Jesus," to several competitions this summer. Brittney Berber is one of the five-girl donee team called "Uptown Girls." The group includes (front, from left) Ashley Tote, Laura Laura Kukawski, and Malia Huffman; and (back, from left) Jolene Huffman, and Brittany. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The kids arc back to school and gone are the lazy, laidback summer days. But in the case of Brittany Barber, a fourth-grader at Page Elementary in Mid dleville. going back to school won t be nearly as hectic as her summer Brittany sings and dances, both solo and with a group of other girls her age The Italian Festival in mid­ August marked a milestone for the “Uptown Girls,” which includes four other girls and Brittany. “The girls had a contract to perform at the festival.” said Chris Barber. Brittany’s mom. “This was their first paid performance.” she added. The contract was given to the Uptown Girls because they won the talent contest at the 1992 festival The theme of their one-hour performance was “It’s a Small World.” For the grand finale, the girls tossed blown up beach ball globes into the audience. Brittany's summer perfor­ mances also included two per formances at the Lowell Showboat in June. She took part in a competi­ tion in Columbus. Ohio, where she took a first place in and a top ten overall award for her solo performance of “Dear Mr Jesus” and top overall award with the dance group This has qualified her and the Uptown Girls to compete at a pageant in Ocean City. Md. Probably one of the most exciting things coming up for Brittany is a tour of Europe next summer, according to Chris. The Uptown Giris, which also include four Grand Rapids girls. Maha and Jolene Huffman. Laura Kukawaski, and Ashley Tate, will make up part of a 2O-girl dance team. France. Switzerland. Austria and Germany are just some of the countries they will visit during their 18-day tour Chris said that they would be working on fund-raising projects to help with the cost of the tour. Anyone interested in contributing can call at 891-9131. This is not all that Brittany is involved in. She has her camouflage belt in karate, takes piano lessons, and is Kent Special Riding group seeking volunteers locally The Kent Special Riding Program (KSRP) needs volunteers for their fall session. Volunteers should be com­ fortable with horses and will SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems ;• KENT PODIATRY k Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 serve as side-walkers and leaders for two to three hours per week for the six-week ses­ sion. Daytime and evening hours are available and train­ ing is provided. Volunteer training sessions will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, and Thursday . Sept. 9. The Kent Special Riding Program is the 4-H horseback riding for handicappers pro­ gram in Kent County. KSRP serves physically, mentally and emotionally impaired nders ranging in ages from 5 to 73. More than IGO riders par­ ticipate in the six-week ses­ sions each spring, summer and fall KSRP was founded in 1976 and to date has served over 3,000 riders. For more information about volunteer opportunities with KSRP. call 891-8243 Personal Dental Health Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday. 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Ya-' Aborning Message Here • 795-3345 • >a*ei 5 worti tor12 75 toen KT pe' wort. I you pay r advance. you save 50* Mng charge Deodbne is Hday at4-00 pj* very active in the Holy Family Church in Caledonia Two younger brothers. Jeremy and Jordan, are in karate, too. The boys are very supportive of their sister and usually tag along to her performances. Brittany ’s dad. Jerry acts as “chauffeur.” according to Chris. Even with all of this activi­ ty, Brittany’s folks insist that all three of the kids do well in school. “Brittany does very well in school. As long as her grades don’t slip, we will do everything we can to en­ courage her in these other ac­ tivities.” said Chris. “In fact, these experiences have had a very positive affect on her self-esteem.” Guaranteed MasterCard and VISA • No Credit Checks • No Income Needed • No Social Security Number • Credit Problems "OK" • Bankruptcy "OK" • Private Everyone Qualifies! For FREE Information Package (No Obligation) Send S.A.S.E. to... Northwind, Inc. P.O. Box 83, Hastings, Ml 49058-0083 MasterCard* is a registered trademark of MasterCard* International. Inc VISA* is a registered trademark of VISA* International �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 31, 1993 Barry County master gardener shares ‘bountiful harvest’ It's not unusual to see Wright stocking his roodside stand located in front of his house on Parmelee Road. Barb Wright prefers to work with flowers and herbs. An old water pump with running water acts as on accent for the garden. D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Harvest time is here for many Michigan gardeners All of the long hours of till­ ing, planting, and weeding seem worth the effort when the garden finally yields its fruits and flowers. Even those folks who don’t garden appreciate the more flavorful. fresh produce right from the garden. And. that is exactly what is offered at a little, roadside vegetable stand on Parmalee Road. Jim and Barb Wright keep this stand well-stocked with beans, potatoes, com. onions, peppers, and tomatoes to name just a few. muncin^ ONE W1DES Xand SINCE 1934 two ITT ;ftscHuajy HOUSING < "Value in Quality the Dutch touch" ARE SET UP AND READY TO MOVE INTO s36,250«os39,900 J --------- CALL SANDRA AT:----------------- TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 850 PINE CREEK. MIDDLEVILLE . Wm. Hefferan, C.P.M.. Property Mgmt. Inc Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 4 The Wright’s didn’t really start their gardening with a business venture in mind. “I just love to garden and watch things grow.’’ Jim explains. His passion for gardening led him to the Michigan State Cooperative Extension Office where both he and Barb have taken Master Gardener classes. Jim finished up his first course that requires 40 hours of class time and four more hours of volunteer time. He has also finished his Advanc­ ed Master Gardener that re­ quires an additional 40 hours of time. Barb is as enthusiastic as Jim when it comes to garden­ ing. Because she works full time in Grand Rapids, she has had less time to complete her Master Gardener course. All she lacks is her volunteer work which she hopes to complete this fall. Though the Wright’s have always loved gardening, they didn't get going on a larger scale until Jim retired from his position as director of the YMCA’s Camp Manitou-lin south of Middleville. When they bought their house on Parmalee four years ago, it came with a few acres. Since Jim had the time and the interest, they started gardening on a small scale. Each year, the Wright’s have gardened more of the land. In fact, they also bought another acre this summer br­ inging their total acreage up to seven. The excess produce from their gardens is what is of­ fered at the roadside stand. Now, Jim will be the first to say that you don’t need to have a green thumb to garden. “Anyone can do it at long as they are willing to learn from both their successes and failures,’’ he said. “Just because we’re Master Gardeners doesn't mean that our gardens always produce and are weed-free,” Jim explained Jim and Barb like to experi­ ment with what they plant. They also listen to what people who stop at their stand want. When the movie, “Fried Green Tomatoes” came out, people started asking for green tomatoes. Jim discovered that the Long Keeper tomato (which he didn't feel kept all that well) was excellent for that dish Another request was made for Italian sweet peppers So. Jim found the seeds and now supplies his stand with that partK’ular pepper The Vi right ’s also start most of their plants in March Their basement becomes an instant greenhouse with the use of several grow lights. As the seedlings grow, trays are moved up to their glassed in spa at the back of the house. "We don’t use the hot-tub much in the spring.” Barb joked, “because we can’t get to it unless we move a bunch of plants. ” One of the reasons Jim grows his own seedlings because he can’t get all of the varieties he wants. He stresses the importance of using items that are adapted Continued on next poqe Master Gardener Jim Wright chose to grow pole beans (instead of the bush varieties) because of they continue to produce all summer and are easier to pick. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 31. 1993 I Page 9 GARDENER, from Page 8 to Michigan's climate “It just doesn't make much sense to plant watermelons that do well in the south and expect them to do well here.” he explained Jim grows several melons including cantalope. crenshaw. and two varieties of smaller watermelons The Wright’s don’t like us­ ing chemicals. They prefer to use the method of Integrated Pest Management that they learned in the Master Gardener course. They also plant enough so that the wildlife, deer, rac­ coons. and rabbits, can feast as well. Barb enjoys growing flowers That is evident from the large circular gardens that provide a nice backdrop for the vegetable stand. Both of them laugh now about how the field stone wall was put up. “Jim wanted to put in an English style, field stone wall.” Barb said “I just wanted to pattern the flower garden after the English cot­ tage garden.” They went ahead and ordered a truck load of rocks. Much to their dismay, they ar­ rived at home to find the rocks just dumped in a pile on the yard “I bet we moved those rocks three times before we finally got them where we wanted them.” Jim laughed. They also chuckle about the time when two elderly ladies stopped to look at their garden. The ladies admired the garden and commented how nice it would be to get a drink of water from the old hand puinp in the center of the bed When they started looking for away to get a drink from that pump. Jim stopped what he was doing and offered to get them a dnnk of well water from the house The water from the pump comes from an old pond ac­ cording to Barb. Jim and Barb garden for en­ joyment and believe that it is beneficial for them They encourage anyone who is interested in gardening to give it a try and not get discouraged if it isn’t perfect. The W right s also highly recommend taking the Master Gardening program Anyone who wants more information can contact Jim Good at the Hastings extension office. 948-4862 Or call Jim at home. 795-2105. Quick “No-Problem” Claims Service. When you have an insurance dam. you wont have to wait long to receive your dam check rf you're insured by Auto Owners about quick Ask us "no problem’ claims From Our Readers | New Twp. Supervisor has conflict of interest To the editor: 1 read that Tom Garbow. a real estate broker, has been selected as our new township supervisor I would like to share some of my concerns regarding this appointment In general. I feel very strongly that no real estate broker should hold this office. There is a definite conflict of interest here Many times real estate deals hinge on township planning decisions and regula­ tions for planning a housing development or zoning land for commercial use. etc. It will be impossible for him to be viewed as unbiased. We need someone in this position who can objectively make decisions for our com­ munity without the influence his profession might lend toward his own personal gain. Also, though this is a tem­ porary position until the of­ ficial election comes up a year from now. the Campau'Kettle Lake area is under considera­ tion for a very controversial sewer project. This im­ mediately presents a conflict of interest for Garbow due to the fact that his parents own a home on Kettle Lake. 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Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 BENADRYL ELIXIR 4 OZ HAIR STYLING PRODUCTS 7OZ TO16OZ vfuto-Ou’ncrs insurance Horn® C* &*iwss For the Rite Aid Pharmacy near you...call 1-800-4-DRUGSTORES �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 31, 1993 Coach Pranger sees a ‘better football team’ "We're looking for a better team, this year." according to Middleville football head coach Skip Pranger. "We have 12 returning lettermen and an fairly equal balance of juniors and seniors on the team." The Trojans were 4-5 last year and Pranger hopes by stressing building the team's intensity and making it a more physical team than last year, they will have a better record. "The cohesion in the squads is good." Pranger said, "even though they haven't been together that long. We're really pleased, so far, because the classes have meshed together real good and they arc working real hard." He said one of the assets he has this year will be better speed. "We have better speed than we did last year and we have some kids with pretty good size. We got a kid who's six foot, four inches and 265 pounds and it's hard to pick him out because we have a lot of big kids on the team.” Pranger also said the kids on the team arc enthusiastic and working hard, looking toward the first game of the season. Their first game is against Caledonia on their home field Friday, Sept. 3. The Thornapple-Kellogg varsity football team, front row from left: Kyle Webster, Matt Liu, Jesse Strzyzewski, Jason Bardwell and Ted Doom. Second row. John Huick, Jeremy Hoff, Don Toler, Tim Cole and Mike Smalley. Third row: Bob Seger, Ben Forbes, Jody Blain, John Sarver and Ed Solomon. Fourth row: Scott Meyers, Andy Brewer, Jeremy Anderson, Joel Appel and Chad Foster. Fifth row: P.J. West, Roger Perez, Mike Sarver, Phil Johnson and Bucky Green. Sixth row equipment manager Stub Monjoy, assistant coach Monty Monjoy. assistant coach Tom Ellenger and Coach Skip Pranger. TK golf coach ‘looking to take on the league leaders’ The Trojans' varsity golf team, front row from left: Scott Matzen, Tim Keizer and Marty Bender. Second row: Coach Bemie Weller, Brad Williams and Ryan Nausieda. "We have 23 kids out for the team this year and 13 of them are freshmen," said Thornapple Kellogg boys' golf coach Bemie Weller. He said if those freshmen can start shooting good scores they may be able to take over the fifth and sixth spots on the team "We can start challenging for second place in the league." Weller said the Middleville team is a perennial middle of the pack team but he believes the freshmen coming up, and the sixth, seventh and eighth grade players who take part in his summer program will al­ low his team to challenge for the top spot. His current team which he said could challenge for fourth slot in the league, includes a returning all­ conference selectee, junior Brad William. "He's our best player and he’s been playing well." The No. 2 player on the team is an all-conference hon­ orable mention. Tim Keizer also was a medalist at the Barry County Invitational. No. 3 on the team is sophomore Marty Bender, fol­ lowed by No. 4, senior Keith Potts. Weller said the fifth and sixth spots on the team arc still being fought over by two sophomores and a senior. "Andy Myers and Ryan Nausieda arc the sophomores and they are good. But so is senior Jason Tutsch,” the coach said. "We're not on the same level as Caledonia or Wayland yet, but we have a lot of the same players back that we had last year," he said. "If we do well, we could start to challenge them." Good Luck Teams in the 1993 Caledonia Rent All 9818 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia • 891-0050 NAPA Auto Parts 122 N. Jefferson, Hastings • 948-9696 New Owner and Management Pastoors Family Market 1045 Arlington (M-37) Middleville • 795-7019 True Value Homes In Cider Mill Village Middleville • 795-7900 Gavin Chevrolet Ed’s Body Shop BUICK • GEO • PONTIAC On M-37 North of Middleville 110 Johnston St. at Kinsley 1 Block off Main St. Downtown Caledonia • 891-0150 Crystal Hash Service Station 615 Broadway (M-37) Middleville • 795-9063 Hastings City Bank Middleville 795-3338 Caledonia 891-0010 Shear Pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS 122 East Main • 795-7719 Middleville Pagano’s Restaurant 9948 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia • 891-0159 Rainbow’s End Vara, Craft* A Variety Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1106 Wilder’s Auto Service 210Vi East Main Street Downtown Middleville • 795-7100 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 31, 1993 / Page 11 ‘Best team ever5 says girls’ tennis coach Larry Seger With No. 1 singles and twotime all-stater Erin Wolverton, returning, three­ time conference champion Kendra Weatherhead sliding up to No. 2 singles and a passel of others to make "the best team ever,” Trojan tennis coach Larry Seger feels his third straight undefeated regular season al hand. He said the loss of all-state selectee Shelly Wolverton, because of graduation, will be felt, but has faith in Weatherhead because she has been at No. 3 singles for the last three years Into the third singles this year comes sophomore Traci Campbell who proved to the coach she has the talent on such a "quality" team. Carrita Ingersoll is another player Seger said is solid and will win games. She moves into the fourth singles spot from last year’s second dou­ bles position. The first doubles team of Sara Wright and Jennifer Lewis is new this year, replac­ ing graduates Cathy Hart and Lesa Kaechele. "They still have a lot to learn, but they are steady doubles players," Seger said. In second doubles. Kori Hutchins and Kelly Williams, according to the coach, "will do plenty of winning. They are real good in the back court, but they need to be more aggressive at the net. Third doubles senior starter Candace Thompson is paired with Darcy Mugridge. Segar said Thompson played in the inter-city league this year and is one of the "hardest workers on the team." Other players whom the coach said have talent and is keeping on the first team are fourth doubles Courtney De Haan and Adelaide De Vine, and fifth doubles Megan Oliver and Megan Middleton. Segar said it was a difficult choice because the top two players on the second team, Amy Bergakker and Amber Moser showed promise. The Thomapple-Kellogg, varsity girts' tennis team, front row from left: Manager Brian Segar, Sara Wright, Megan Oliver, Arnie Bergakker, Candace Thompson, Erin Wolverton, Darcy Mugridge, Kori Hutchins and Courtney De Haan. Second row: Coach Larry Segar, Kendra Weatherhead, Traci Campbell, Jennifer Lewis. Carrita Ingersoll, Megan Middleton, Adelaide Devine, Kelly Williams and Amber Moser. Last year’s junior varsity drive this year’s TK varsity kickers Thornapple-Kellogg's varsity soccer team, front row from left: Brad Banghman, Jason Wilkins, Kevin Holst, Chris De Blary, Jim Mason, Jason Clinton, Josh Parker and Jeremiah Wert. Second row: Nate Bundy, Gary Ketchum, Eric Griffith, Jason Christensen, Steve Converse, Rich Hiler, Mark Marble, Jacob Dussia, Mike Sanderson and Coach Steve Evans. Thornapple-Kellogg High School soccer coach Steve Evans says last year's junior varsity players, who are now on the varsity team, are driv­ ing the seniors to better play. "We have some good com­ petitors coming up from last year's jayvee team, and we still have some good players from our varsity team," he said. One of the former jayvees is junior goalie Steve Converse. He's replacing star goaling Bill Baldry, who graduated. Converse has four returning fullbacks guarding in front of him on the field, according to the coach. "Jeremiah Wert, Mike Marble, Jacob Dussia and Josh Parker are all returning and they are very protective of the goal," Evans said, adding that the midfield halfbacks will be led by a veteran, Jim Mason. He expects his junior for­ wards, Nate Bundy in the center and Jason Clinton on the wing, to generate some offense at the other end of the field. "Those kids had a lot of success at the jayvee level, and that gives the whole team drive. They have an experi­ enced edge which allowed them to fit in here immedi­ ately." said Evans, whose team was at "about .500 last year." Evans’ team plays in the OK Rainbow Conference and he said he hopes to be able to contend for the lead against long-standing leaders like Caledonia, Forest Hills Northern and South Christian. "We have real good enthu­ siasm and the kids work well on and off the field together, and that is critical because the guy can anticipate what their teammates might do out there," Evans said, "and that translates into success." TK Girls Varsity Cage team The Thornapple-Kellogg girls' basketball team, front row from left. Chelsea Peck, Julie Shear, Vikki Jansen, Sarah Kaechele, Carla Ploeg, Britt Haraburda, Kati Zoerner and Kari Bustraan. Second row: Manager Patience Erb, Jessica Coe, Kary Schondelmayer, Amanda Osborne, Jaime Strater, Brooke VanElst, Tara Titus and Coach Jim Sprague. Good Sportsmanship is the responsibility of EVERYONE! Season. We Support You! Phil’s Pizzeria CALEDONIA AUTO PARTS 227 E. 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(M-37) Middleville • 795-7933 State Bank of Caledonia Caledonia 891-8113 Middleville 795-3361 Dutton 698-6337 The Hot Corner Sports Cards 109 Railroad Street Middleville • 795-7171 Western Auto DeVries Insurance Agency Village Stylist Open 7 Days a Week • On M-37 Caledonia • 891-1484 131 East Main Street Caledonia • 891-8125 Main St., Caledonia 891-1591 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I Auflust 31, 1993 Scots Varsity Football Team Scots Girls’ Basketball Team The Fighting Scots girls' basketball team, front row from left: Michele Colborn, Amanda Wolfert, Jodi VanderVelde, Rachel Comegys, Heather Dodge and Jenny Millard Second row: Coach Mike Wilson, Danielle Gallert, Angie Wilkinson, Heidi Hoekstra, Sue Grevers, Katie Donker, Betsy Weaver, Jaimie Oatley and Coach Katie Kowalczyk. Scots Tennis Team The Fighting Scots tennis team, front row from left: Jay me Poll, Lisa Johnson, Julie Tuinstra, Amy Perkins, Natalie Downing, Beckie Risdon, Heidi Hanna, Becky Hanna, Jamie Detwiler and Lisa Grimes. Second row. Joelle Busman, Becky Butler, Katie Moody, Holly Debrie, Kim Chrisman, Jenny Bivins, Shanda Nagel, Katie Lappin, Melissa Otto and Pam Allen. Third row: Cornelia Oth, Lysa Ferguson, Dorothy Benham, Holly Hurst, Shanna Reynolds, Rachael Risdon, Julie Furst, Kris VanBelkum, Chrysta Worst and Maria Antecki. Fourth row: Coach Henny Stauffer, Coach Tom Crisman and Judi Ferguson. Missing from photo is Missi Brower. Trojans Varsity Cross Country The Trojans' varsity cross country team, front row from left Jamie Smith, Stephanie Potter, Wendy Wisniewski, Sarah Matson and Sarah Alkxe Second row: Coach Tammy Benjamin. Ty Middleton, Lisa Van Putten, Shannon Pagano, Eric Lake and Corey Van Dyke The Fighting Scots varsity football team, front row from left: Jason Pierce. Jesse McCash, Jon Oldfielsd, Joe Simkins, Vito Lombardo, Dan Simmons and Justin Heyboer. Second row: Adam Paarlberg, Marcus Roetman, Brian Hanna, Jaime Daniels, Steve Vanden Berg, Chad Paalman, Ed Greenman and Keith Bohez Third row J.T. Grey, Matt Neely, Daren Caskey, Jason Bush. Gave Gyl, Brian Purdy and Ben Blake. Fourth row: Coach Ralph Shefferly, Paul Zoet and Buzz Leatherman. Scots Girls’ Cross Country The Caledonia High School girls' cross country team, front row from left: Jill Hofman, Tricia Davis, Karyn Duba, Stephanie Worman and Meridith Denison Second row: Coach Hodgkinson, Kate Sobczak, Beth Parbel, Andrea Shomler and Sarah Parbel. Missing from the photo are Kari Bloem, Shannon Houseman, Jenny Van Dyke, Audrey Warner, Barb Warner, Karen Wortley, Sarah Flegel, Katie Post, Jody Hatrick, Tracee ZyIstra and Angie Stack. Scot Boys’ Cross Country Team The Caledonia High School boys' cross country team, front row from left Ben Lillie, Ben Potgeter and Pete Parbel Second row: Coach John Soderman, Eric Snyder, Todd Striplin and Dave Vanden Berg �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 31, 1993 / Page 13 The Caledonia High School soccer team, front row from left Mike Phes, Tim Baker, Jared Oatley and Jason Kopenkoskey Second row: Sid Newhof, Steve Schmidt, Brian Folkersma, Paul Minder, Kevin Tafeisky and Todd Long. Third row: Coach Brian Broekhuizen, Mark Boncher, Ben Thompson, Eric Rogers, Brian Nowak, Brent Boncher, Matt Bushman and Mike Van Sprange. Trojans Varsity Cheerleaders The Trojans' varsity cheerleaders, front row from left: Michele Nicholas and Katie Berg. Second row: Michell Wellman, April Scharphorn and Chariyne. Third row: Penny Minor, Coach Diane Denny and Sarah Turner Karate classes to be offered in Middleville The Hastings Karate Club will resume classes Tuesday, Sept. 7. according to Steve Echtinaw, instructor and a third-degree black belt. He said there would be classes available for both kids and adults. Classes resume at the Hastings middle school in the east gym, at 5:30 for beginning kids, at 6:30 for advanced adults and at 7:30 for intermediate adults. The classes will be about an hour in length. Middleville classes at the middle school, for beginning kids will start at 5:30, and for advanced kids at 6:30, both on Wednesday, Sept. 8. In Hastings, again at the middle school, advanced kids will be starting at 5:30 and advanced and intermediate adults will start an hour later. For more information call Steve lichtinaw at 795-7155 or Nancy Hammond at 9458245. FITNESS FOR YOU. Held at: Page Elementary WILL START SEPTEMBER 13 SCHEDULE MON. WED THURS. Power Step Aerobics Power Step 6:30 6:30 6:30 Cost Per 4 Week Session 1 Time Per Week 2 Times Per Week Scots Golf Team 514 $24 3 Times Per Week If you are paying per class, the cost is *4 The Fighting Scots golf team, front row from left: Chad Dykgraaf, Ryan Stephen and Zoli Berencsi. Second row: Coach Cal Keizer, Phil Stimic, Jason VanTil and Eric Blanding. Missing from Photo Jon VanRyn and Marc Vandervekie. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION New Session starting... Monday, Aug. 30th — and week of — September 7th New 8 Week Fall Session Cathy Moma, the owner, Is very excited and motivated to make this tlie best club in the area We offer classes for ail ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate, advanced and adult. We also have a girls and boys USGF competi­ tion team. Classes are held Mon. thru Thurs. and Sat morn­ ings Kids. we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party. We have moved Io our new location... Scots Varsity Cheerleaders The Caledonia High School varsity cheerleaders, front row from left Sarah Gless, Holly Olthouse and Renee Striplin Second row: Lorissa Crow, Jamie Thompson, Jessica Fleischman and Bridget! e Stephen. CALL FOR YOUR CLASSIFIED 795-3345 3207 M-37, Middleville Call 795-7620 or 795-3410 PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME SEE YOU AT THE GYM INSTRUCTOR: BOBBIE NIELAND• 795-3930 Scots Soccer Team �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 31, 1993 ‘Superior' rating earned at summer camp CHS pom pon squad qualifies for national competition by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia High School pom pon squad will be work­ ing on more than dance routines this fall. Besides their regular prac­ tices. the team will be raising funds for a February trip to Florida, but not for a tour of Disney World. The squad qualified this summer to com­ pete in the United Dance Association national competi- tion in Orlando, and the girls have decided to take advan­ tage of the opportunity if they can raise travel and lodging expenses The UDA competition will be held Feb 4-8. and will be filmed on the ESPN cable television channel, said Cindy Gless. sponsor of the pom pon squad. She explained that her team earned the chance to compete with the nation s best by eam- Caledonia School sports previews appear next week Previews of the Caledonia sports teams were unavailable at press time. However, the Sun and News next week will have stories about the coaches' ex­ pectations of their teams this year. You will be able to find out what the coaches stressed during the practice season and which players are expected to be this year's standouts on the gridiron, the tennis court, the soccer field, golf course and basketball court. The coaches also will pre­ dict bow their teams will fair in the O-K Conference and which schools will bear watching. FLOOR MODEL ...continues thru Friday, Sept. 3rd will be CLOSED jn. for Labor Day M0M&P0PrS[^. NEW & USED APPLIANCES | ' 7 500 Arlington (M 37) Middleville • (1000’ South ol Gavin Chev.) AUTO SERVICE EXTENDED HOURS NOW OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon SAVE ... on All SEASONAL RADIALS ’29.95 ’31.50 ’32.50 ’33.95 ’35.50 ’36.00 ’38.00 ’39.00 ’39.50 ’43.00 ’44.50 P155/80R13 P165/80R13 P175/80R13 P185/80R13.................................. P185/R14....................................... P195/R14 P205/R14 P205/R15....................................... P215/R15 P225/R15 P235/R15...................................... mg one of five ‘superior’* trophies at a UDA summer camp at Grand Valley State University this summer. The aw ard w as based on the total number of points earned by the squad during the fourday program Gless said that 270 girls in 18 squads from all over the state participated at the GVSU camp, so she feels winning such a high rating is special. “It’s a great honor, especially for a program that’s only five years old.” she pointed out While the CHS team had to compete against larger, more established squads from big­ ger high schools, it still won 19 blue ribbons and the spirit award. At camp, the pom pon squads work on dance and jazz routines and pop and novelty routines, as well as programs Gless said the varsity pom pon squad is open to all girls in grades 9-12. and it per­ forms regularly during the halftime of the boys’ varsity basketball games This year, the program is expanding to the middle school, where a seventh-and eighth-grade team will be formed to perform at middle school sports events. Gless said After the success of last year’s elementary workshop, the squad is planning to hold another program for elemen­ tary students in September. Forty-two young ladies par­ ticipated in last year's workshop and performed their pom pon routine for the CHS basketball fans. Members of the 1993-94 CHS Pom Pon squod pose with the owords won by the team at summer camp. Standing are Becky Hudson (left) and Jonci Warner; Lori Mollema and Becky Brown form the middle row, and Tracee Zylstra, Cooch Cindy Gless and Nicki Yonker sit in front. Not pictured are team members Kim Abbott and Christy feeling. Former Wolverine standout honors winners AREA LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg School Wednesday, Sept. 1 Meat and cheese sub sand­ wiches, lettuce salad, fresh fruit. M.S. salad bar. Thursday, Sept. 2 Taco/lettuce/cheese. green beans, sliced peaches, Spanish rice. Friday, Sept. 3 No School. Monday, Sept. 6 Labor Day. No School. Tuesday. Sept. 7 Tuna pita sandwich, com chips, carrot, celery, broccoli strips, pears. NOTE: Whole or low fat milk offered each day. Hoc dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Sept. 1 Cold cereal. Thursday, Sept. 2 Cold cereal. Friday, Sept. 3 No School. Monday, Sept. 6 No School. Labor Day. Tuesday , Sept. 7 Cold cereal, cinnamoi toast, orange juice, milk. Rob Polenka, a former member of the nationallyranked Michigan Wolverine basketball team, congratulates the winners of the Home Acres threeon-three basketball tournament in the 15- to 18-yearold division. The girls were: from left, Cindy Hiler, Jessie Van Amen and Katie Polhemus. All three girls are members of the Thornapple-Kellogg junior varsity basketball team. Cherry Valley Livestock Club ...wishes to THANK their 1993 Kent County 4-H Youth Fair buyers — 1 REBUILT ENGINES Commie. Rema^^u^ 100.000 mils warranty. 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More than one item can ▼ be listed only if they are related, such as: car and trailer. Price of item must be listed in ad. All ads must be paid for at time of insertion. Painting is just no fun without wearing some of it. (From left) Joshua Eavey, Matt Jansens, Sara Jansens, Caitlin Hula, and Sarah Munjoy show bust how much fun they hod. For Classified Action-Ads “ CALL 795-3345 § H g U AYSO open house slated for tonight J-Ad Graphics News Service Members of the Caledonia AYSO (American Youth Soc­ cer Organization) are remind­ ed that the league’s fall open house is scheduled for 6.30 to 7:30 this evening. Tuesday. Aug 31. Players should report to the Caledonia Middle School gym. where they can meet their coaches and receive their schedules and uniforms A soccer shoe swap also will be set up Parents are encouraged to attend and volunteer for one of the many opportunities to help the team and the league, which is run entirely by volunteers. Automobile, Camper, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Horse, Tractor, Boat, Airplane... OR ANY KIND OF TRANSPORT! in at weekender I J-Ad Graphics to place your ad or call 945-9554 for details. �Page 16 / The Sun atxHMews, Middleville, Ml I August 31, 1993 - SUMMARY OF MINUTES — VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA August 23, 1993 The Special meeting of the Caledonia Villoge Council was colled to order with all members present except Er The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Villoge involve­ ment in the Glen VolleyCaledonia Community School proposed water system. Jim options. Motion by Soules seconded by Antecki to accept the bid of Prein 8 Newhof for a Water System Master Pion Carried Motion by Soules seconded by — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising Message Here... • 795-3345 • latet: 5 words tor *1J5 IMn KX pet word I you pay in odvonc., you »av« W clwpo t>»odUne “ Berensci to White and Klover check with the County about possible bonding of a Villoge water project. Carried. seconded by Soules thot the Villoge assume ownership of the Water System proposed by Glen Volley and Caledonia Community Schools. Carried. Klover was authorized to sign the necessary papers Other items discussed were abandonment of a portion of Emmons Street and the fire fisherman. The Library and the Kent County assessments for it were discussed at length. Cherry and Soules will attend a seminar on Budgeting. Antecki will attend a seminar on Governmental Accounting. Antecki reported on the “Child Watch program and told that the next meeting will be September 1. 1993 at 7:00 at the Villoge/Township Holl. Meeting was od|ourned at 10:20 p.m. Jocquelme Cherry (315) Villoge Clerk Garbow meets with the Caledonia Township staff to begin learning the details of township issues. From the left are Charlene Veenstra, deputy treasurer; Ruth DeVries, treasurer; Mark VanderPloeg, planner: Tom Doane, assessor; Garbow; Phil Datema, building inspector; Joyce Abbott, deputy clerk and Pat Snyder, clerk. frtday al 4:00 pzn. HELP NEEDED! OVER 60 JOB OPENINGS! Assembly, Packaging, Plastic Injection, Stack/lnspect Parts, Janitorial, AND MANY OTHERS! All SAlfts at Job Sites Near the Kent County Airport And on South End of Grand Rapids! Bring In this ad for a *20.00 bonus in your first 40 hour paycheck (for hours worked by October 2, 1993). Drug test required. Caledonia’s new Twp. supervisor takes office, meets staff Coledonio Township Clerk Pot Snyder (administered the oath of office Aug. 30 to the township's new supervisor, Tom Garbow. Garbow succeeds retiring supervisor, Jerry Good. Apply 8-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. Weekdays with 2 pieces of I.D. 507.3^ S) $£ ■(<)! I ■ ipids PEOPLEMARK <616Opportunity > 245-6161 Employer Area couple killed in collision with tree America, Omiemporary Ubrk HxxeX 1 by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Ronald Duryea REQUEST: Special land use to allow a third accessory building pursuant to Section 3.11 (d) of the Zoning Ordinance LOCATION: September 7, 1993 TIME: 7:30 PM LOCATION: Caledonia Township 9520 Vincent Avenue PP# 41-23-25-200-019 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and/or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission (316) Purpose of the meeting is to interview candidates for the position of Caledonia Township Supervisor Present: Good. Jousma Dieleman Gould Snyder R. DeVries. Absent: J. DeVries. Also Present Several citizens Interviews were conducted Discussion was held on the candidates. Special closed session was set up for 7 00 p.m. on August 18 1993 with the Attorney to discuss litigation A special meeting for Sept. 8th 1993 to work on the budget was set Meeting adjourned at 10 05 Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyder Clerk One Unit Treats up to 5000 cu. ft. or a room 25’x25’ (625 sq. ft.) with 8* ceiling Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main, Caledonia 891-8108 • (310) Rapids and raised in Freeport. She graduated in 1991 from Thornapple Kellogg High 1 ii.„h School and was employed at I>owcll Engineering in Allo. Brownell's funeral service is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. Visitation for Burghdoff will be from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. Her funeral ser­ vice will be held at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville at 11 a m. Friday. value Pael< August 17. 1993 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7:05 Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 Dated: August 19, 1993 A Freeport couple was collision. Deputies report they do not killed Tuesday, Aug. 24, when their car hit a tree in know why the car left the road. The accident remains Kent County. Deputies from the Kent under investigation. Brownell was the son of County Sheriffs Department and Barbara said George L. Brownell, Jr., George 23, of 320 St. John’s St., was Brownell. He was born in driving east on 92nd Street /•Texas and raised in Lake He attended east of Alden Nash Avenue at Odessa. about 8:22 a.m. when the car Lake wood High School and served in the Michigan left the road and struck a tree. Brownell was killed on im­ National Guard. He was pact, deputies said. Brownell’s employed at Airport Farms. Burghdoff, the daughter of passenger, Jeannine M. and Patricia Burghdoff, 20, of 320 St. Charles John’s Street, also died in the Burghdoff, was bom in Grand OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 31, 1993 / Page 17 3. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Getting imput on Education Reform To replace the revenue our schools have lost due to the elimination of local property taxes, ocher texes will need to be increased Below are some of the ways others have suggested we raise new revenue for schools. For each, please indicate whether you think this is a good idea or a bad ideas Good Bad Increasing the rate of state income tax Increasing the rate of the state sales tex Good Bad Good Bad Extending thestate sales tax to services Good Bad Increasing the rate of the state cigarette tex Good Bad Creating a statewide property tax Good Bad Increasing the rate of the Single Business Tax Good Bad Increasing the rate of the beer, liquor and wine taxes 4. One issue that has been discussed is the issue of school choice. Please check the one statement below that best represents how you feel about this issue With the historic signing of Senate Bill I this past week by Governor Engler, the Legislature begins its crucial task to address the single largest issue facing our state: Reforming our educational system to meet the needs of the 21st Century. During the next few weeks, hearings will be held around the state by a group of Senate Republicans to gather input from the public A couple of weeks ago. I asked you to watch for an education questionnaire to ap­ pear m the paper Well, here it is. Please look it over and I would be grateful if you would send it to me at P.O. Box 30036 Lansing. MI 48909 1 look forward to your sugges­ tions and comments ----------- 1 believe that parents should be given a voucher for use at any public, private or religious school in the State of Michigan ______ I believe that parents should be given a voucher for use at any public or private school in the State of M^higan. but religious schools should be excluded ----------- I believe that parents should be able to choose any school within their local school district ______ I believe that the current system of assigning students to a school based upon the neighborhood they live in is best. 5. Please check one. ______ Male ______ Female Please return your completed questionnaire to: Taxpayers Speaking Out Senate Majority Leader Dick Posthumus P.O Box 30036. Lansing. MI 48909 A Questionnaire for Taxpayers Regarding the Reform of Education and School Funding from Senate Majority Lender Dick Posthumus Senate Bill I, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Dick PoMhumu*. wax passed by the legislature and will be signed into law by the Governor in mid August. This proposal completely eliminates local property taxes as a revenue source for K-12 education. The passage of SB I presents Michigan with an histone opportunity to reshape not only our out-dated education funding system, but to fundamentally restructure our education system and dramatically improve the quality of education m Michigan A number of reform proposals have been offered, and now we need input from taxpayers as we begin to work on building a new education system for the 21 st Century. Please complete this important questionnaire to let us know how you feel and return it to me as soon as possible 1. The passage of Senate Bill I presents policymakers with an opportunity to achieve a number of different goals Please rank order from I to 6 each of the different goals below, with 1 given to the item you think u most important and 6 to the item you think is least important ______ lowering Michigan's overall tex burden ______ Enacting cost containment measures to make education more cost efficient ______ Enacting measures to improve the quality of education ______ Making the burden of education funding more fair ______ Equalizing per-pupil expenditures ______ Providing parents with greater choice over where their child will attend school ANYTIME You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press Jj on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. _____ We should use this opportunity to lower Mihcigan's overall tax burden, which will be good for our state's economy and will create new jobs. We should require school districts to competitively bid employee benefits ______ We should limit the salaries of school administrators to no more than 80 percent of the Governor’s salary. ______ We should limit the increase in teachers' salaries to the rate of increase of state Civil Service employees ______ More school funds should be devoted to technical and vocational skills for those students who are not college bound. ______ School districts should be provided incentives to privatize such functions as transportation, cafeteria and custodial services if that will result in cost savings ______ It is important that we begin to narrow the huge per pupil spending differences between school districts. ______ The best way to get schools to improve the quality of cducaOon is to subject them to competition by giving parents the choice of what school their child will attend ______ The new school funding system must reimburse school districts dollar for dollar for the lost revenue to the elimination of local property texes Letterheads Business Cards 1— I Press JJjfor our rates and deadlines. LRKgpjbOD — news The Sun and News Press ^3}for business hours. - ---------- TO PLACE AN AD...-------------\T] You will be asked to give your phone number. r 2] Your full name spelling your last. Your full address. ^4) You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see mbetow v 5] Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the od(s) to run. ^6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS fw Sole Automotive Pets Farm Beal Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted The Hastings Banner Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quahty Printing at Affordable Prices' Call 945-9554 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) "Joke” is o blue-eyed beauty. Despite her name, ♦his blue merle, Aussie mix is a female. She is looking ♦or a home and loves kids. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cots and kit­ tens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more in­ formation call 948-4885. PLACE A CLASSIFIED 2. Below are a number of statements other people have made about the issues of education and school funding Please let us know how much you agree with each of the statements made. Please use a zero to ten scale, where ten means you agree with that statement completely and zero means you don't agree with that statement at all. The higher the number, the more you agree with the statement. ______ Pet of the week Lost » Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Thank you... Household For Sole Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted tor using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS | �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 31, 1993 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charier Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, Caledonia. Michigan, on the 18th day of August. 1993, at 7:30 p.m Local Time. Present: Good, R. DeVries, Gould, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder Absent J. DeVries. The following ordinance was offered by Jousma and supported by Dieleman. NO. 93-2 AN ORDINANCE granting to Consumers Power Company, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay. maintain and operate gas mans, pipes and ser­ vices on. along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bndges and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the CHARTER TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA. KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. Grant Term. The Charier Township of Caledonia. Kent County. Michigan, hereby grants to the Consumers Power Company, a Michigan corporation, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the “Grantee.' the right, power and authority to lay. maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan for a period of thirty years Section 2. Consideration, in consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms hereof. Section 3. Conditions. No highway, street, alley, bridge or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored to the same order and condition as when said work was commenced. All of Grantee's pipes and mains shall be so placed in the highways and other public places as not to unnecessarily interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes Section 4. Hold Harmless. Said Grantee shall at all times keep and save the Charter Township free and harmless from all loss, damages, costs and expenses to which it may be subject by reason of or arising out of the careless, illegal or negligent construction, opera­ tion and maintenance of the structures and equipment hereby authorized. In case any ac­ tion is commenced against the Charier Township on account of the permission herein given or the rights and privileges herein granted, whether in whole or in part, said Grantee shall, upon notice by the Township or its authorized representative, defend the Charter Township and save it free and harmless from all loss, damages, costs and expenses arising out of said permission, rights or privileges hereunder Section 5. Extensions. Said Grantee shall construct and extend its gas distribution system within said Charier Township, and shall furnish gas to applicants residing therein in accor­ dance with applicable laws, rules and regulations Section 8 Franchise Not Exclusive. The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. Either manufactured or natural gas may be furnished hereunder Section 7. Rates. Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the Inhabitants of said Charter Township for gas furnished therein, the rates for such service as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission The Charier Township grants to the Commission or its suc­ cessors the authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate gas rates and rules regulating the furnishing of gas by the Grantee in the Charter Township, for the term of franchise granted by this ordinance Such gas rates and rules regulating such service shall be subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefore being made, by either the Charter Township, acting by its Township Board, or by said Grantee Section 8. Revocation. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation Section 8. Repeal. The Charier Township of Caledonia Ordinance adopted July 17,1963, and confirmed at a special Township election on September 4,1963. granting a gas service franchise to Consumers Power Company, is hereby repealed, as of the effective date of this ordinance Section 10. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon the day after the date of publication thereof, provided however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from Its adoption unless within said period the grantee shall accept the same in writing fil­ ed with the Township Clerk. The ordinance was voted upon as follows: Ayes: Good, R. DeVries, Gould, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Nays: Absent: J. DeVries. The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted. First Reading: 7-21-93 Second Reading: 8-18-93 Effective Date: 8-24-93 Jerry E. Good Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder Township Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as provided by law Patricia Snyder Township Clerk CHARTER TOWNSHIP FRANCHISE At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, duly called and held on the 18th day of August, 1993, there were present: Jerry Good, Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder, Township Clerk Gordon Jousma, Township Trustee John Dieleman, Township Trustee Ruth DeVries, Township Treasurer Steve Gould, Township Trustee The Township Clerk reported that with respect to the ordinance introduced at the regular meeting held on the 21st day of July, 1993, by the terms of which it was proposed to grant a franchise to Consumers Power Company, said ordinance had remained on the table since the last regular Board meeting, and that on the 27th day of July, 1993, the same was published In The Sun & News, a newspaper published in the County in which the Charter Township is located Gordon Jousma moved that the ordinance which was introduced at the Township Board meeting held on the 21st day of July, 1993, entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay. maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on. along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bndges and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA. KENT COUNTY. MICHIGAN for a penod of thirty years be adopted, which motion was supported by John Dieleman The following was the vote thereon Yes: Good. R DeVries, Gould, Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder. No The Supervisor declared said ordinance duly adopted Thereupon there was presented to the Board, a communication in the following form, from the Consumers Power Company, accepting said franchise ordinance: STATE OF MICHIGAN ) SS COUNTY OF KENT ) I. Patricia Snyder. Township Clerk of the Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the annexed is a true and correct copy of all of the pro­ ceedings of the Township Board of sard Charter Township, with reference to the granting of a franchise to Consumers Power Company I further certify that the within acceptance of sard franchise is a true and correct copy of the acceptance duly filed In my office; that I have compared the within copies with the original records in my office, and that the same are true and correct transcnpts therefrom I further certify that the franchise ordinance was duty published, as appears by proof thereof on file in my office and that ail of said proceedings were regular and in accordance with all legal requirements Patricia Snyder. Township Clerk Dated: August 19. 1993 (312) CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD August 18. 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7:35 p.m. Present: Supervisor Good. Dieleman Gould. Jousma. R. DeVries Snyder. Absent J. DeVries. Also Present At­ torney Donnell. Kari Lohela Randy Wilcox and several citizens. MINUTES We rev.ewed and approved as printed. BILLS: Question on Dispatch from City of Grand Rapids. Amount the some os Lake Weed-A-Way. is this correct? Clerk Synder will check on the invoices. Moved Jousma sup port Dielemon to pay bills os printed. Ayes: R. DeVries. Gould. Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Good. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTION AND TREASURERS REPORT Review ed. Comment was mode from Norma Sprite for a lists of moneys coming in. COMMENTS FROM FLOOR Ross and Cecilia Pelletier would like access to lots on Seminole Dr. Attorney Donnell suggested proceeding to vacate Seminole Dr. 1st step is a letter signed by all property owners of lots on that Dr. PENDING LITIGATION: At­ torney Donnell reviewed the settlement agreement to be signed by Peter DenHortigh. The agreement allows present building, no expansion or im­ provement. no new building. Limits use of Non-Residential to storage and maintenance of vehicles of present business. Also in the agreement is on in­ demnity clause that protects the Township from him suing the Township and from third party claims. Attorney Donnell suggested that we take pic­ tures of the building and place in file. A civil penalty of $15,000.00 in lieu of fines assessable under ordinance will be awarded to the Township. Moved Dieleman, support Snyder to authorize Supervisor Good to sign documents embodying these settlement terms. Ayes: Gould, Dieleman, Snyder, Good, R. DeVries. Motion carried. FIRE COMMISSION RE­ APPOINTMENT: Moved Snyder, support Gould to re­ appoint until December 1993 Ed Fischer, Jim Steketee Jr., Glen Klover, John Dieleman, and the Township Supervisor to the Fire Commission. Ayes: Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Good, R. DeVries, Gould. Mo­ tion carried. FIRE COMMISSION REPORT: Ed Fischer reviewed the minute of the Fire Commis­ sion. Suggested budget for the fire deportment is $94,300.00 Moved Dielemon support Jousma. to approve minutes as read by Ed Fischer. Ayes Jousma. Dieleman Snyder. Good. R. DeVries. Gould. Mo­ tion carried CONSUMERS POWER COM­ PANY Don Noble from Con­ sumers Power explained the franchise. 2nd reading was held Moved Jousma support Dieleman to approve the fran­ chise agreement. Ayes Dieleman. Snyder Good. R. DeVries, Gould. Jousma Mo­ tion carried BARBER SCHOOL REPORT Supervisor Good reported on the bids and that the Board has applied to Community Development for more funds FCC has agreement to work to get the costs down to where grant moneys will cover the renovations. FUTURE GROWTH COMMIT TEE: Report given by Fred Fleischmann. Prioritize street paving. ENGINEERING PROJECTS Randy Wilcox reviewed the Village Sewer Expansion, the Campau Lake sewer and the Sidewalk project. CALEDONIA ELEVATOR — STEEL BUILDING. The Elevator is interested in purchasing the steel building for $15,000.00 and also giving about a 1 /3 of on acre to the Township for possible expansion of Maple St. Moved Jousma. support Gould to accept offer of selling property and building as is for a price of $15,000.00 and ac­ cepting the railrood right oway. Ayes: Snyder, Good. R. DeVries, Gould. Jousma. Dieleman. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Jim Williams review­ ed. 1st reading of Volley Point Industrial West. Gould would like a map of the development at next months meeting. OPEN SPACE ACT Snyder explained that Linda Hittie would like to split the house off and then reapply for an open space act. Moved Snyder, support R. DeVries to deny the request of this ap­ plication. Ayes: Good. R. DeVries, Gould, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF SUPER VISOR: Comments from the Board on all of the applicants. Excellent qualifications, all aware of the time and effort of the Supervisors position, very difficult decision. Moved Jousma, support R. DeVries to appoint Tom Garbow os new Supervisor. Ayes: R. DeVries Jousma. Dieleman, Good. Nays: Gould, Snyder. Motion carried. Moved Jousma. sup­ port R. DeVries to moke ap­ pointment effective Monday morning at 9:00 o.m. Ayes: Gould. Jousma Dieleman. Snyder Good. R. DeVries. Mo­ tion carried. ZONING BOARD OF AP PEALS: Arnie Stawick gave the report STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM Snyder explained the program. High School Government students would be appointed to sit on boards and commission to give on ad­ visory vote allowed to cast a vote or to be non voting Mov ed Snyder support Jousma to approve the resolution for Stu­ dent Representative Program. Ayes: Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder Good. R DeVries, Gould. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Moved Snyder, support Jousma to amend Professional Services from $157 000 to $200,000 Ayes Dieleman, Snyder. Good. R. DeVries. Gould. Jousma. Motion carried Caledonia Community Road Run. Moved Jousma support Dieleman to approve the Rood Run. Ayes: Snyder. Good. R DeVries. Gould. Jousma. Mo tian Carried. Dieleman men­ tioned the sidewalk. Bruce Jelsma will be at our meeting on Sept. 8th to review the audit at no extra cost. Moved Jousma. support Dieleman to allow Deputy Clerk Abbott to attend the Word Perfect class at Caledonia Community School. Ayes: Good. R DeVries. Gould Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder. Motion carried. Commendations of the work done by Supervisor Good in the past five years He has represented the people. Meeting adjourned at 9 40 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk (3)1) For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Bosco Construction Inc. REQUEST: Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) so as to rezone the following lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the 1-1 Light Industrial District. LOCATION: 4910 68th Street PP# 41-23-07-100-025 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: North 430 feet, of East 210 feet, of West 514 Feet of Northwest Fractional %, Section 7 T5N R10W. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: September 20, 1993 LOCATION: Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and/or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: August 19, 1993 am �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 31, 1993 / Page 19 Official Middleville Village Council Minutes August 10. 1993 President Myers called the meeting to order ot 7.00 p.m. Present: Bray, French. Mugridge Oliver Schellinger, and VandenBerg. Absent: None. Guests: Linda French. Kathleen Oliver. Bill HeHeron, Rick Wilson from the Grond Rapids Press. William Buckner, and Eldon Newmyer Minutes of the July 27. 1993 meeting were approved as read Eldon Newmeyer briefed Council on the Planning and Zoning Board Commisssion’s meeting held August 3, 1993 Discussion held. VandenBerg moved that Council adopt the amended ordinance. Support by French. Roll coll. Bray aye. French aye. Muaridge aye. Oliver aye, Schellinger aye. VandenBerg aye. and Myers aye. Motion carried. Letter reod from Orvin H Moore, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners in regards to the Cen­ tral Dispatch Administrative Board French moved that Council agree with the amendment to the Barry County Central Dispatch. 911 Plan/Central Dispatch Agreement Realign­ ment of the Barry County Cen­ tral Dispatch Administrative Board Support by Bray Ayes all Carried Oliver updated Council on Heritage Day to be held September 25 1 993 Mugridge moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Mugridge moved the follow­ ing transfers be allowed. General to Payroll $20 000.00 General to Water Fund (budgeted transfer) $5 000.00 General to Local Street (budgeted transfer) $25,000.00. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. French updated Council on the approved annexation of property along Grand Rapids Street by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Council and Officer Jeff Nieuwenhuis reviewed the Ju­ ly Police Activity Report. Council and Manager Man­ shum reviewed the Manager s Report Manager Manshum updated Council on F.O.P. Contract. Discussion held on Mayor Exchange Activities. Village Manager Manshum approached Council to develop a Committee that would work on strategic planning of the Community. Council request Manager work with the Parks and Recreation Committee. Manager Manshum updated Council on the Irving Rood Pro­ perty and Village Holl Building. Discussion held. With no further business. Oliver moved for adjourn­ ment Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourn­ ed at 7:45 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (314) Caledonia real estate agent honored Patricia Miedema of Cen­ tury 21 Property Centre recently was reognized by Douglas J. Stranahan. Cen­ tury 21 Great Lakes Inc. Divi­ sional President, for being among the top producing sales associates in the firm’s Western Michigan Brokers Council during June. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 93-5Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS (Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development) Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amend­ ed by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Valley Point West Industrial Park Plan­ ned Unit Development, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Ordinance A parcel of land in the Southeast ’/«, Section 17, described as follows: To find the place of beginning of this description, commence at the East post of said section; run thence South 00*44 06" East along the East line of said Section 751.88 feet; thence South 73*56'49" West 1510.77 feet to the centerline of State Trunk Line Highway M-37 and the place of beginning of this description; running thence South 27*42 28 East 160 62 feet; thence South 88*23’59" West 188 feet; thence South 00*36’01" East 383.8 feet; thence South 88*23'59” West 1039.93 feet to a point on the North-South line of said section; thence North 01*06 44" West along said North-South % line of said Section 345 9 feet; thence North 88*16’04" East 398.01 feet; thence North 73*56'49" East 780.94 feet to a point on the centerline of said State Trunk Line Highway M-37; thence South 27*42’28” East along said centerline of said highway 15.3 feet to the place of beginning, and also those lands located north of the above described lands and that are occupied by part of the entrance area of the driveway, as shown on the Development Plan, Township 5 North. Range 10 West, Caledonia Township. Kent Coun­ ty, Michigan In the case of conflicts of discrepancies between any part of the Final Development Plan and the terms of this Ordinance, this Ordinance shall control. Section 2. The rezonlng of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development (“the Development ”) is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: (1) Development Plan. The Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development ("the Development”) shall comply in all respects with the Final Development Plan of the Development The Development Plan includes the final site plan of the Development dated June 22,1993, the application for rezoning dated April 29,1993; the letter of Donald Fredricks dated April 26, 1993 regarding storm water management, water and sewer service, utilities and other matters; and other materials submitted In connection with the application and the review thereof by the Planning Commission. (2) Nature of Development. Buildings A and B shall be used for light industrial purposes and related accessory uses only. Building C shall be used only for commercial and/or office purposes and related accessory uses. (3) Lot Areas; Buildings; Site Access. (a) The boundaries of the Development and all building lots therein shall be as shown in the Development Plan ("the Plan”). Access to the Development shall be from Broadmoor Avenue as shown in the Plan. The respective areas to be occupied by buildings shall be as shown in the Plan. Building A and Building B will be constructed in two phases each. Building C may be constructed in a single phase or multiple phases. The construction and use of Building C is subject to site plan approval by the Planning Commission, though no further public hearing shall be needed. The portions of the Plan showing Buildings A, B and C indicate the maximum areas to be occupied by buildings, but the actual area occupied by buildings may be a smaller or different configuration, within the outer limits of building areas as shown on the Plan. The buildings will be constructed during the years indicated respectively in the construction schedule on the Plan. In order to provide access for building C, a bridge may be constructed over the creek now located on the property. For Phase 1 of building A, there will be a parking lot with 27 spaces and a circular drive providing access to the truck dock shown in the plan. The truck dock shown on the plan will need to be relocated to the indicated area for future Phase 2 of Building A. (b) The ratio of parking spaces to building floor area for Phase 1 of Building A shall be at least one parking space for each 385 square feet of building floor area. When Phase 2 of Building A is constructed, an additional 18-space parking lot shall be constructed, as shown on the Plan. Approximately 5,600 square feet of area for future motor vehicle parking lot area for Building A shall be provided as shown on the Plan. (c) For Building B, the parking lot shall have 30 spaces. The delivery drive shall be as shown in the Plan. The parking space to building floor area ratio for Building B shall be at least one parking space for each 800 square feet of building floor area. (d) For Building C, the required parking area, driveways, motor vehicle circulation areas and the like shall be as approved by the Planning Commission in connection with site plan review and approval of Building C. The ratio of parking space to building floor area for Building C shall be as determined by the Planning Commission at the time of site plan review for Building C. (e) The front yard setback for the parcel occupied by Building A shall be approximately 15 feet from the private drive easement, at its closest point, and about 75 feet from the private drive easement, at the point furthest away from the nearest line of the easement. The east side yard ranges from about 40 feet to 550 feet in width. The west side yard ranges from about 135 feet to about 155 feet in width. The rear yard measures about 20 feet in width. (f) For the parcel occupied by Building B. the front yard setback shall be about 75 feet from the property line of the parcel and about 80 feet from the nearest line of the private drive easement The south side yard shall be approximately 190 feet in width The north side yard may be about 20 feet in width, in view of the fact that it abuts the Consumers Power property on the north, which is not likely to be developed for uses other than electric power transmission The west rear yard of the parcel occupied by Building B is shown on the Plan to be 50 feet in width. (g) For the parcel occupied by Building C, the front yard setback, the depth of the side yards and the depth of the rear yard shall be as determined by the Planning Commission at the time of site plan review for Building C. (h) The buildings in the Development shall not exceed a height of 35 feet (4) Streets and Drives. (a) The dnveway for ingress to and egress from the Development shall be a private drive as shown in the Plan The pnvate drive shall be hard-surfaced and shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable Caledonia Township standards The nght-of-way for the private drive shall be 66 feet in width The paved area shall be at least 24 feet in width The location of the entrance of the private dove, off Broadmoor Avenue, and the configuration of the en­ trance area shall be in compliance with Kent County Road Commission requirements There shall be provided a 66-foot wide easement at the Southwesterly comer of the development, so as to provide access to future development to the west, as shown on the Plan (b) A small portion of the entrance area of the private dnve, at the north comer of the drive's intersection with Broadmoor Avenue is located on lands owned by Consumers Powe' Com­ pany, adjacent to the lands owned by the applicant Such portion of the Consumers Power lands is hereby included in the PUD. in that Consumers Power has indicated in writing that it has no objection to the proposed encroachment by the development upon its lands, tor the purpose of locating there a portion of the entrance area for the development, off Broad­ moor Avenue. If in the future Consumers Power should withdraw its permission for such portion of the driveway to be located on its lands, then the applicant shall relocate the driveway intersection, to such location and with such configuration as is satisfactory to the Planning Commission. Sufficient unused land shall be reserved for such possible future relocation of the driveway entrance. (5) Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply. (a) The Development shall be served by private water wells and by private septic tank and drainage systems approved by the Kent County Health Department (b) If public sanitary sewer service and public water supply or either of them become available (within the meaning of the applicable sewer connection ordinance) to the Develop­ ment, the buildings in the Development shall be connected to such public services, in ac­ cordance with applicable sewer and water ordinances and other regulations (c) If the Kent County Health Department, the State Department of Natural Resources or other governmental agency having jurisdiction shall determine that it is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare to install public water supply and/or public sanitary sewer service within the Development, in order to protect against contamination of groundwater and/or domestic water supply or for other reasons, the owners of the Develop­ ment and the lands therein shall comply with any such governmental action or orders, and thereupon install such public services without expense to the Township. (6) Surface Water Drainage. (a) The drainage of surface waters shall be accomplished by catch basins, underground storm drainage pipes and a retention basin of about 6,300 square feet, as shown on the plan Any overflow from the retention basin shall flow to the creek on the property The retention basin shall serve Buildings A and B, but in view of the difference in elevation between these buildings and Building C, a separate stormwater retention basin shall be provided for the parcel occupied by Building C, unless the applicant makes provision for the satisfactory handling of Parcel C stormwater by the retention basin now shown on the plan The appli cant shall submit for Township review, at the time of site plan reivew for Parcel C, a storm­ water drainage plan for the lands comprising Parcel C (b) The use of the surface water drainage system in the Development and the discharge of waters from the storm sewer system and other elements of the surface water drainage system shall be accomplished so as to have no significant adverse effect upon adjacent or nearby lands or surface waters, by reason of erosion, pollution or otherwise. (c) The plan and method for management of stormwater drainage and the stormwater reten­ tion basin shall be reviewed and approved by the Township’s consulting engineers and the Kent County Drain Commissioner. The extent of stormwater retention and the rates of storm­ water release shall also be approved by the consulting engineers and the Drain Commissioner (d) Any construction work or other activity by the Developer Involving the creek, for the purpose of handling overflow from the retention basin, must be approved by the County Drain Commissioner and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Including any crossing of the creek and grading in the vicinity of the creek (7) Utilities. Electrical service lines and wires will be located overhead, along the right-ofway of Consumers Power Company. Natural gas lines will be located underground, also along the Consumers Power right-of-way. (8) Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control. In the construction and use of the Develop­ ment, the applicant shall comply in all respects with any required soil erosion and sedlmen tation control permit. A copy thereof shall be submitted to the Township. (9) Landscaping. Where possible, the applicant will attempt to preserve the existing trees on the property and to incorporate them where appropriate in the landscaping of the Develop­ ment. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan to the Planning Commission for Its review and approval or revision. (10) Garbage and Refuse Disposal. Garbage and refuse disposal will be accomplished by private contract in compliance with any Township requirements. The collection and removal of industrial refuse or industrial waste shall be accomplished only in full and prompt com pliance with applicable Township ordinances and applicable state laws. No oils, grease, other petroleum products or toxic or hazardous substances shall be disposed of, dumped or other wise discarded anywhere within the PUD. (11) Emergency Access. The design, layout and construction of the Development shall be reviewed as to matters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Chief and in the discretion of the Fire Chief approved, or in the absence of such approval, such aspects of the Development shall be appropriately modified so as to be satisfactory to the Fire Chief for public safety and emergency access purposes (12) Signage and Outdoor Lighting. (a) Street lights shall be located along the private drive (Valley Point Drive) as shown on the Plan. Such street lights shall serve as lighting for the individual sites within the develop ment. There may also be wall lighting on the buildings, but such lighting shall be directed solely at the buildings and/or the immediately surrounding area. (b) There shall be an indentification sign located at or near the entrance to the PUD, off Broadmoor Avenue. Such identifcation sign shall be not larger in area than the current sign located at or near the entrance to Valley Point Industrial Park, previously approved by the township, and located near the development (c) Signs located on tne parcels occupied by Buildings A and B shall comply with the sign provisions of the 1-1 District. Signs located on the parcel occupied by Building C shall com­ ply with the sign provisions of the 0 District, if commercial, and the C-2 District, if for offices Section 3. The Township Board hereby determines that the Plan complies with the provi sions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and purposes The Township Board further finds that the Development, upon construction and use in full compliance with all of the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordinance, will be compatible with adjacent uses of lands; the natural environemnt and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the Development The Township Board further deter mines that the Development will be consistent with the public health, safety and general welfare. The conditions set forth herein with regard to the Development are determined to be those conditions which are necessary to insure that public services and facilities affected by the Development will be capable of accommodating increased public service demands caused by the Development, to protect the natural environment and to conserve natural resources and energy, to insure compatibility with adjacent land uses and to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner Section 4. The Township may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and applicable pro­ visions of the Township Zoning Ordinances (including Section 23.5 thereof), Building Code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the extent and in any manner provided by law Section 5. The time limitations on the construction of the Development shall be as stated in Section 15.8 of the Township Zoning Ordinance Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon publica­ tion of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. (313) �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 31, 1993 Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-334 5 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. , ntiques & Collectible: EXPERT FURNITURE REFINISHING All hand strip­ ping & hand rubbed finishes. Call Sam for free estimates. 868-0268. Business Services CUSTOM BULLDOZING Sand and gravel. Macomber, Diggin* and Dozin’ 868-7166. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620. ____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation♦Tumcd down? problem credit? We can hclp’*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. 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Mr. Stauffer is survived by his daughters and their husbands: Carole & Keith Strong, Bonnie & Jerry Tauss, Jeanne & Tom Goorhouse; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters; two brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; several nieces & nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to The Caledonia United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Jeannine M. Burghdoff------------------FREEPORT - Jeannine M. Burghdoff, 20, of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 1993, following accidental injuries. Miss Burghdoff was bora on November 1, 1972 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Pat (Osbun) Burghdoff. She was raised in Freeport, and attended Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1991. She was employed at Lowell Engineering in Alto. 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The 1993-94 school state The Caledonia school aid bill passed by the State Legislature last week will cut district will have to re-budget an estimated $300,000 from to account for the 16.6 percent Caledonia’s share of funds for decrease in state revenues. “Obviously we’re going to state-required programs. This action is entirely have to carefully excise that (loss) out of our budgets," separate from the legislature’s July decision to eliminate pro­ said Caledonia Superintendent perty taxes as a means of fun­ Robert Myers. “However, 1 ding the operational costs of am going to advise our school board that we not eliminate Michigan’s public schools. Last week’s decision ap­ athletics or transportation as plies to this year’s aid for pro­ the way to do that. “1 would like to see us grams the state requires of all its public school districts. solicit ideas from our parents, Commonly referred to as our PTOs and the PAC “categoricals." these pro­ (Parents Advisory Council) grams include special educa­ about where to take out that tion. vocational education, money.” Myers pointed out that the adult education. Social Security and retirement for district already has had to cut $422,000 from this year’s employees. While the state does not budget because of declining mandate transportation, it has revenues. Caledonia also did not ask provided some funding to its voters this year to waive districts that provide it. The state previously has the Headlee Amendment to funded all or much of the help make up for the budget categoricals. Under the new shortfall. Caledonia Schools Business law. however, the state is redistributing its money and Manager Judi Dean said that requiring the wealthier the state aid package for this districts to shoulder more of year is based on each district’s the funding for these SEV per pupil, its millage and its average gross income, as programs. The state then will send compared to the state averages in each category. more money to poor or rapid­ by Barbara Gall “Basically, the higher the spending per pupil, the more F1CA (Social Security) each district must pay," she said. “Residents should unders­ tand, however, that this year we can absorb the $300,000 loss. “These (cuts) are still only small percentages of our total expenditures in each area,” she said, noting that the district operates on a $16 million budget. Figures available to Dean last week showed Caledonia receiving $2,588 in slate fun­ ding for special education, compared to $64,722 received from the state in 1992-93. The district also took a hit in funds for vocational educa­ tion, with last year’s $24,967 cut to $999 for this year. Transportation aid dropped from $285,869 to $11,435, and FICA from $571,030 to $13,705. “Of course we’re not going to make cuts just in special education or voc ed or our bus service. We'll look at our total budget and make our revi­ sions. The revenue loss will show up in some cuts throughout the system, as in some classes with more pupils per teacher, for instance. See State a/d, Page 2 The tug of war competition, now in its 10th year, is always a favorite at the Alto Fall Festival. Alto Fall Festival set for Saturday The 13th annual Alto Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. II. There will be many new things involved with the festival this year, along with the traditional events. The streets of Also Saturday will be filled with Arts and Crafts booths, along with flea market items. There will be a variety of food booths, in­ cluding barbecued chicken, Polish dogs, elephant ears and more. Also, the Alto Library will hold a book sale while the Bowne Township Historical Society will sponsor a book fair. TK Educational Foundation awards students by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg gradu­ ates Jill Townsend and Melissa Parks of Middleville will benefit from the mission of the Thornapple Kellogg Education Foundation to pro­ mote education for residents of the school district. In their case, the foundation awarded them both scholar­ ships that are worth $2,000 over four years of college. The two young ladies were Trustees of the Thornapple Kellogg Education Foundation Rex Schad (left) and Wayne Finkbeiner (right) present Melissa Parks (with Schad) and Jill Townsend with scholarship checks. selected by a scholarship committee of four taken from the full foundation board of 11. The scholarships are $500 per vear renewable, something the foundation scholarship committee fully expects the young people to do. "And our scholarships do not have to be to a traditional college," said Trustee Rex Schad, " it can be a technical or trade school." Townsend will be attending Grand Valley University this fall to study engineering or nursing, while Parks will at­ tend Davenport College with the goal of becoming a par­ alegal. The foundation is not asso­ ciated with the Thornapple Kellogg School District, but is committed to enhance and broaden education of the resi­ dents of the District. In the future, the foundation trustees hope to widen its ef­ forts to include those who are not students, said Trustee Wayne Finkbeiner Up to two scholarships a year will be awarded, he added. The foundation is happy to accept donations to further its cause of helping education. For more information about the foundation, call 795-9283. New events this year will include a kids' three-on-three basketball tournament for ages 9 to 13. The tournament will be held in downtown Alto. The Lowell Jaycees also will be putting on children’s games, approximately 25 of them including frog jumping and turtle races (bring your own frogs and turtles). A petting zoo is another new event that Fall Festivalgoers can get excited about. It will be just east of the park near the Alto Baptist Church. The festival’s annual parade will bgein at 12:15 p.m., star­ ting at the Alto School and proceding through town. The Grand Circle of Clowns will participate in the parade this year and immediately follow­ ing will provide free face painting and balloon animals for kids. For adult enjoyment, the Lansing Hayloft Kickers will be doing country dancing after the clowns are through. The festival also will have a co-ed volleyball tournament, horseshoe tournament and the 10th annual “Tug-of-War“. The volleyball will start at 9 a.m. at Alto Elementary. The horseshoe tournament will be located at the Alto Auction House and sign up is at 10 a.m. The Tug-Of-War starts at 2 p.m., with teams weighing in from 1 to 2 p.m. at Alto Farm Services. Each team must weigh up to 2,000 pounds. The festival will have “Country’s Best Variety S«e Alto Festival, Page 2 Caledonia Village Zoning Board of Appeals allows Community Ed. sign to stay by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Zoning Board of Appeals Aug. 26 voted 4-0 to allow an information sign at the Community Education Building to remain in place. The 32-square-foot sign faces both the east- and west­ bound traffic on Johnson Street, and announces upcom­ ing events and dates for the Caledonia Schools* Community Education pro­ grams. It has ridden a roller coaster of approval and disapproval among village boards all summer, but the ZBA has the final say on such issues. The sign originally kicked up a minor tempest when a neighboring resident comS»« Sign to stay, Paga 2 In This Issue... • TK to receive 3 percent less in school's state aid package • Search of Page Elementary principal narrowed to 12 • Caraway St.’ fun festival is Sept. 19 • CHS Kellogg Team launches second year of STAR program �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 7, 1993 TK to receive 3 percent less in school state aid than last year by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools will have slightly less money coming in for the 1993-94 school year from state aid. Last week’s passage of the act will reduce state funding for the TK schools by $93,525. or about 3 percent. According to Superinten dant Steve Garrett, the district stands to get $3,060,452 for basic state aid Last year, TK received $3,153,977 from the state. Those figures don't include categorical funding for transportation, special educa­ tion. vocational education. driver's training, and alter­ native education to name just a few. “Even though that is less than last year, it is more than we had budgeted for state aid for the 1993-94 school year." Garrett explained The TK School Board ap­ proved the use of the undesignated fund balance to cover any deficit spending for the year And the current budget shows a net deficit of $469.183 by the school year’s end. “When we did this year’s budget, we were very cautious." Garrett said. The figure of $2,761,902 was used for projected basic state aid. However, the addition of $298,550 will still not put TK schools in the black for 1993-94 “Sometimes people will on­ ly look at the fact that the district will be getting more than was budgeted." Garrett said. “It will probably not go into additional programs.” Garrett said that the positive note is that the additional money will reduce the amount that will have to be taken from the undesignated funds balance Search for Page Elementary principal narrowed to 12 people by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer When Thornapple Kellogg Schools opened last week. Page Elementary was minus a principal West Elementary Principal Sharon Kalce and McFall Principal Bill Rich have been working jointly to act as prin­ cipal for Page, which houses the district’s fourth and fifth grades. That position was empty as of August, when former prin­ cipal. Linda Goosen, resigned to take a position with the East Grand Rapids Schools The opening was posted with a deadline of Aug. 23 for interested candidates. “We had an excellent response’ said TK Superintendant Steve Garrett. “Forty-two people were in­ terested in the position " A screening committee that is made up of two principals, the special education director, four elementary teachers, and one parent has pared that number down to 12 possible candidates Garrett said second inter­ views should be held this week “I don’t think we ll be ready to take a recommenda- tion to the regular school board meeting on Sept. 13." Garrett said “But. we will probably hold a special meeting just for the school board to approve offering one candidate the position.” Pinning down a date when Page will have the new ad­ ministrator on board may be difficult. Since school has already started, the amount of time it takes after someone is hired to when that person can actually step into the position may vary. BOOMER p Happy 60 Club will meet Sept. 13 Gotcha! s Happy Birthday September 8 (( Love... S Heather and Z Baldry Family 18th The Caledonia Happy 60 Club will meet Monday, Sept. 13, at noon for a potluck, meeting and bingo. Bring a dish to pass, own table service, a friend or two and a 75-cent gift for bingo. Blanche Snyder, vice presi­ dent, has taken over for Lillian Schultz, who has had hip surgery. For more information, call 698-6335. The Oct. 4 meeting will in­ clude election of officers. The Alto Fall Festival parade always attracts a variety of entries. ALTO FESTIVAL, continued from front page — Band" performing after the Tug-of-War until 4:30 p.m. At that time the Honorary Mayor and Miss Alto will be announced. The raffle drawing will br­ ing the festival to a close, at 5 p.m. with winners receiving cash prizes of $200. $150 or $50. SIGN TO STAY, continued from front page— plained that the schools had not received a special use permit to put it up. Village ordinance allows only a six-square-foot sign unless the property owner re­ ceives the special use permit from the Village Planning Commission. School officials told the commission they thought they had applied and paid the fee for the permit, but the form and fee they provided Imperial Municipal Services was not forwarded to the vil­ lage clerk's office, and so the Planning Commission never discussed the application until the mix-up had been straight­ ened out. That board in July recom­ mended 4-3 that the Village Council approve a special use for the sign, but the council took the opposite side and turned down the application 3-2. With $1,200 invested in the sign, and with a number of school parents voicing their support, the schools appealed the council decision. After hearing both sides of the argument, the ZBA voted unanimously to allow the sign to remain. ”We weighed this appeal by the same criteria that we weigh all requests that come before us,” said ZBA member Norm Buer. "The criteria are set right in the variance ordi­ nance." Buer said that his board found that the issue really was not so much the sign as it was the procedure followed in putting it up. "The sign is basically a ser­ vice to the community, and one that pertains to the func­ tion of that school. The school was there before the new or­ dinance went into effect, and we did not feel granting this variance violated any issues of the ordinance," he said. About 10 people attended the ZBA hearing, with resi­ dents speaking for both sides of the question. Buer said. "Everybody had their say; we listened to everything." Ik said. "The basic job of the ZBA is to decide when to fit the or­ dinance to the particular needs of the community. We act as the liaison between that ordinance and the people who must live by it. but who still must be allowed to use their property. "In this case, when we got right down to it. nobody had that much to say against the sign. It was the procedure that was the issue." STATE AID from front page TK Band Boosters plan tailgate party by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Getting dinner before heading for the football game can be a rush. But the Thomapple Kellogg Band Boosters are offering an option for dinner for Trojan fans before the Sept. 10 game against Hamilton. They will hold a tailgate dinner with beef, ham, turkey, cheddar and swiss cheeses for sandwiches on kaiser buns or croissants; pasta and potato salads; brownie and a drink for $3 (pre-school kids eat for $1.50). The meal can be eaten in the high school cafeteria or wrap­ ped up to take outside for a picnic. Proceeds from the event will help support the high school band program. “The band boosters have been great,” said Director Duane Thatcher. “The money they raise helps take up the slack in the program " According to Thatcher, funds raised by the group have been used to buy uniforms and instruments that needed to be replaced “But we don't intend to disturb any programs any more than we absolutely have to.” Dean added that apparently some taxpayers have been confused about the school fun­ ding legislation that eliminates property taxes for next year. “We still must pay our tax bills for this year, as usual,” she emphasized. Summer tax payments are due Sept. 14. SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St, Caledonia. Ml 891-9224 THE CALEDONIA DANCE CENTER, INC 131-1/2 E. MAIN STREET • B91-1606 Call Now to Register! Professional Instruction In... TAP • BALLET • JAZZ LYRICAL DANCE Preschool thru adult. Call for more information. I COUPON 'to all new students of cdc, inc. ! Bring this ad when you sign up and receive J $5.00 OFF your first month's lessons. . �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 7, 1993 I Page 3 Good turnout meets goals Caledonia AYSO open house kicks off 1993-94 school season by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia AYSO open house was indeed a bit stuffy. But not in the ■boring’* sense of the word. With more than 400 young­ sters, their parents and their brothers and sisters all crunched into the Caledonia Middle School gym, things were warm, but certainly not doze-worthy. Not with team meetings, uniform handouts and registration glitches all being handled within one hour. Tuesday’s organizational meeting for the Caledonia American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) ac­ complished its goal, but the game plan could have worked a little smoother, said AYSO Commission Kathy Jackson after the hour-long program. “We really appreciate the turnout,” she said. “Probably 90 percent of the players showed up, but it was hot in the middle school gym and the acoustics there are just not the greatest. These two young players hold up their new uniforms, which were handed out during team meetings at the open house. Roomy definitely is better. TK senior graduation party committee seeks help by Margaret Fowler Sm# Writer The Thornapple Kellogg “Senior Parents for a Safe Party” committee is asking all senior parents to get involved in the graduation party plans. Their next meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. in the high school home economic room. Further discussion, con­ sideration and a decision on the party theme is on the slate for this meeting, said spokesman Dan Parker "People don’t need to worry that they might have to be a chairperson." Parker said. "Those have already been picked "We really just want to have more involvment trom the senior parents, ar J anyone else who is interested in helping.” The group needs someone who can organize, direct and oversee completion of a videotape of the school year for the Class of ’94. That person will not necessarily be responsible for all of the taping, said Parker Anyone who would like to help with the senior party but cannot attend the meeting can call Betty Haraburda at 795-9624. Dorothy Seger at 792-9716, or Nancy Wieringa at 795-9013. "But the kids met in their teams, uniforms and schedules got handed out and a lot of questions got answered, so basically the meeting was a success." About 500 youngsters are registered in the Caledonia AYSO program, which has grown steadily every year since community soccer was launched in Caledonia seven years ago. However, Jackson said that while soccer has scored big with area kids, many players' parents have not taken on a share of running the all-volun­ teer program. The league this year will field 39 teams, which will play a total of 250 games, and Jackson said that volunteers are needed for all kinds of jobs, ranging from the board of directors right down to bringing the orange slices for a team's halftime snack. She urged parents attending last week's open house to sign up for one of the many activi­ ties that keep the league go­ ing. "Look at all the kids who want to play, and then look at the number of people who are making that happen for them,” she said. "We need everybody’s help.” This is the second annual fall open house, which this year had to be held in the rather cramped middle school quarters because that same night the CHS girls’ basketball teams were tipping off their season openers against Byron Center in the high school gym, where there is more room...and more ventilation. "We won t make that mis­ take again," Jackson said of the scheduling conflict. The Caledonia AYSO sea­ son officially opens Saturday, Sept. 11, and because the var­ sity soccer field is being re­ done, games this year will be played on Saturdays as well as on the usual Tuesday and Thursday evenings. With the exception of the middle school aged players, teams will play six games this fall and six more games in the spring. The oldest teams will play just a fall season to avoid conflicts with middle school track in the spring. Anyone who is interested in helping referee games, serving on the board, or volunteering for a number of other league positions should call 891-8427 for more information. A soccer illiterate? Not to worry. "We'll teach you everything you need to know about soc­ cer," promised Jackson. This young lady and her mom check out the open house shoe swap, set up so soccer players could trade their outgrown soccer shoes for another pair. | Building a business? There's a lot involved in starting a business of your own. Buying the land, construction or remodeling, insurance, maintenance — and that's before you even hire employees or serve customers. Before you give up your dream, give us a visit.. A small-business loan can help you get off the ground. We can also work with you to set up an investment plan that will maximize your return. It's our business to help you build your business Qtate 267 F Mam St Caledonia Phone 891-8113 For Classified Action-Ads Caledonia AYSO Commissioner Kathy Jackson welcomes a standing-room-only crowd of players and their parents to the league's fall open house. ALEDONIA 303 Arlington 3205 68th Middleville St S E . Dutton Phone 698-6337 LENDER Phone 795-3361 �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 7, 1993 Neighbors w/rt... NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone. Things were an upset mess for me this'week, so I didn't call any of you on my list. Didn't want any of you folks to think anything was really wrong with me. Just the ups and downs we older folks face daily. I did manage to get to the Luneke reunion Sunday at the home of Joan and Norm Buer in Calidonia. Fortunately, they had a large garage so we could keep dry during the Sunday afternoon downpour. As usual, we had a lovely potluck dinner, and, of course, a lot of catching up on family. None of the Owosso Holtzhausen's were there. Thanks to Norm and Joan Buer for setting it all up for us. Enjoyed granddaughter Chris Velderman last week. Her older sister. Terri, and friend Bob came Saturday night and took Chris back to Lake Leelanau Sunday afternoon. Cay and Johnnie did three bushel of peaches over the weekend. 1 am of no help any more in doing canning or freezing. Saturday son David of Ann Arbor, who had earned his private pilots license a few months back, came to give Cay. Johnnie and me a ride over the weekend Due to the weather and peaches I was the only one to get a nde. Dave joined the U of M Flying Club. A man from Israel rents his plane to the club. Each member signs out the plane, paying only for the flight time used. Both parties benefit from this arrange­ ment. The owner gets the plane maintained, and the club members get a cheaper rental. It seemed so good to be in a small plane I hadn't ridden in one since I flew to get my own private pilot's license I couldn't see anything, but could feel it. Dave gave me a blow-by-blow tour of our area: turned around over Van Elst's pork farm; over Mid­ dleville; turned back to Hastings over Otto's turkey Covenant Players group to visit unique kind of drama. With a repertoire of more than 2.000 plays by founder and director Charles M. Tanner, there is flexibility to be able to com­ municate a wide varitey of themes, issues and subject matter. Using everything from light comedy to heavy drama, plus science fiction. Biblical characterizations and Redeemer Covenant Church will bring the Cove­ nant Players, a theater group based in Oxnard. Calif.. to the southwest Michigan area in early September. The Covenant Players repertory was created to fill the need for a medium that can communicate challenges of Christian commitment. Covenant Players uses a farm. Sunday the weather closed in, so Dave had to stay over­ night. I had to return Monday morning. Sorry about this folks, try to get you next week. Have a good week. I love you all. more, the Players present the messages of the Gospel. One of their 131 touring units will be performing on Sunday . Sept. 12. at 6 p.m. at the Dutton Christian Middle School, sponsored by Redeemer Covenant Church. There is no admission charge for the event. A free-will of­ fering will be accepted. THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE Call ■liVTIlir C^IEDS ANYTIME WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a.m., 11:00a.m. & 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............................................. 9:45 a.tn. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Awana...................................................................... 6:45p.m. (kuincu Hutted Urctl|rrii QHpird| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Services....... 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Christian Education Classes....... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday: Family Night............ 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Beers, Pastor • 698-9024 Associate Pastor • Scott Taylor Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 7495 Cacade Rd . S.E. at 36th St. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49546 Ministers are. Thomas D. Keizer Allan J. Weenink • IV. Fred Graham Service Time................................. 10:00 a.m. Church School.............................. 11:15 a.m. Phone 942-2751 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville, Vz mite west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday School................................ 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th $t.*b91-8661 111 Church Street 'The Church where everybody ts sornebody aha jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship........................1030 a m Sunday Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 p m Wed Midweek Prayer A Btde Study....... 700 pm Parmelee Morning Worship...........9:30 a.m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship......................11 00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 9es WtWarr Dobson. Pastor S&ejxBon. You* Pastor' Mae uxn& Music Dr Church Office Phone — 795-9266 “God Cares for You” (Uljc (OlH Hlimr ^rtljodisl (flljurth Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10 00a.m. Morning Worship........... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School......................... 1000 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children’s Church/Youth Worship dunng morning services; Caraway Si. puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 891-8028 “People Who Care" Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Sunday Mass..................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass...........................5:00 p.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Joel Curtiss, Pastor — 868-7113 — St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH I22OO Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7W1 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Wednesday ''Family Night” 6 00 pm Impmnc, Poum*. Heiaard, Imjul The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday.......................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship....... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship..........6:00 p.m. Wed Fellowship..........7:30 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 7, 1993 / Page 5 Playground Improvement Group provides new play equipment by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer There is some very obvious action taking place on the West Elementary School playground in Middleville When the second- and thirdgraders arrived on the fist day of school last week, they might have wondered at the piles and piles of gravel in the school parking lot. Sorry, kids, it s not a dif­ ferent way to play king of the mountain Actually, all of that pea Piles of peo gravel in the West Elementary parking lot in Middleville resemble miniature mountains. It is being used for the playground renovation. gravel is part of the renova­ tion of the TK elementary school playgrounds And the Playground Im­ provement Group (PIG.) now has something to show as a result of its efforts to raise money just for playground equipment The West play ground is the first stop for the installation crew that includes TK maintenance, and area businesses The Bushwacker and Stone Ridge Excavating. Besides adding two new slides and two basketball hoops, work is being done to make the playground safer for the youngsters who use it. That is where the pea gravel comes in. Twelve inches of the gravel is being put around existing equipment Old equipment that was dangerous already has been removed. Originally. P I G. members believed that the installation and making the playground This new spiral slide seems to be lying down on the job at the West Elementary playground. It is one of the two new slides purchased by the Playground Improve­ ment Group for West. safer would be up to them, ac­ cording to one of the organizers of P.I.G., Laurie Brinks. “With the school and out­ side contractors doing the in­ stallation. it is going to be so ‘Caraway St.’ fun fest planned for Sept. 19 Peace Reformed Church will be host for a “Caraway St. Back to School Fun Fest” Sunday. Sept. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m for ages 4 years to fourth grade. Carnival type games, clowns, pony rides, crafts, a pctting/looking zoo, miniature horses, angora goats, fish and crabs will be included. At around 6 p.m. free hot dogs and drinks will be served ami then there will be a Caraway St performance. Parents are encouraged to stay with their children for the afternoon’s activities and program. Caraway St. is a puppet ministry that has been active at Peace Reformed Church for 14 years and is a copyrighted program in several West Michigan churches, as well as all over the U.S. It is a non-denominational puppet ministry, patterned after the famous “Sesame St.” over 15 years ago. Ron Solomon, developer of Caraway St., talked with the late Jim Henson, creator of Brinks is quick to add that this is only the beginning of what P I G. would like to accomplish. In fact, anyone who is in­ terested in helping with such projects as painting hopscotch and four square games on the tarmack should let the elementary school principals know of their interest. P.I.G. also is still accepting donations, beginning to plan additional fund raisers, and working on a comprehensive plan for the Page Elementary playground. @ RCA Our NEW and LARGER Display IS Here! See our Reminder ad for details. MOM&?OP'S\^ NEW & USED VAPPLIANCES I The charocters of "Caraway St." are inspired by the "Sesame St." television program. Sesame St., and received per­ mission to follow the suc­ cessful puppet/character for­ mat to teach Christian values and more. Peace Reformed “Caraway St.” has put on three Easter specials, inviting the com­ munity to an Easter program with an egg hunt afterward. Each year it has grown in numbers. Parenting adolescents group meetings set Parenting Adolescents small groups will begin meeting Friday. Sept. 17. at 7 p.m. at 565 S. Payne Lake Road. Yankee Springs Township. For those who have pre- much better than we as parents could do.” Brinks said. Once the West playground is done, work will begin at Page or McFall. Page will be getting one slide and two basketball hoops. McFall will have a new, large sandbox with the backhoe digger shovels. “The school has really come through for P I G. and the elementary kids.” Brinks said. “We paid for the new equipment, but the district is taking care of the rest.” teens or teenagers at home and the hospital never gave them an instruction booklet the day they became parents, this small group may be of interest. Call 795 7076 for more information. The group is sponsored by Cornerstone Wesleyan Church of Middleville, located at the comer of Woodschool and Wing roads. Sunday, September 19 4:00 - 7:00 pin. Peace Reformed Church Schedule of Events.4.-00-5:50- Games, Clowns, Pony Rides PettingAooking Zoo 5:50 - 6:15 - Hot dogs *n more 6:15 - 6:30 - Singing 6:30-7.-00- Caraway St Pippet Presentation (For ages 4 yrs - 4th Grade) 500 Arlington (M-37) Middleville • (1000’ South ol Gavin Chev.) Caledonia Printing Moves... The staff at Caledonia Printing and Shipping would like to say thank you to the businesses and residents of Caledonia, Middleville, Alto and the surrounding area for your support. Due to your patronage we have grown and as a result we have moved to a larger store. We are still at 9790 Cherry Valley in Caledonia but are now in the front of the building. Our customer area has gone from less than 200 sq. ft. to over 400 sq. ft. Brian has been busy painting, electricians rewired, etc. and we are now ready for you. Colleen has set up a new Wedding Display; Joann has added a collator and document feeder to the copier plus a work station for those who need office tools when mak­ ing copies. So if you need a few copies, thousands of flyers, carbonless forms; or need to ship a package off to college; or whatever, stop in and see our new store. We also will continue to offer recycling of office paper as well as some of the best in recycled paper stocks for your use. Joann, Jim, Colleen, Brian and Stretch Discount on Christmas Cards if ordered before Sept. 30, 1993 Excellent selection of cards for business and personal use. Printing Copying UPS Shipments Newsletter Flyers Invitations - Wedding Computer Forms Labels 25 & 50th Anniversaries Letterheads Forms Wedding Accessories Envelopes Booklets Graduation Announcements Fax Service Tickets Product Literature Typesetting Layout & Design Christmas Cards Located south of the traffic light in Caledonia, on the East side of M-37 Caledonia Printing & Shipping 9790 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia • 891-2121 • Fax 891-8074 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 7, 1993 Sophomores to begin in-depth research CHS Kellogg Team launches second year of STAR b* Barbara Gall Staff Writer First you learn to walk, then you can start to run. The members of the Caledonia High School Kellogg Team hope their sophomore students will in­ deed start to run with the con­ cepts they learned as freshmen in the team's ScienceTechnology-AgricultureResearch (STAR) program. Funded by a 5450,000 grant from the Kellogg Foundation, the CHS teachers in those content areas have worked to create a two-year program that will replace the usual science courses taken by ninth- and tenth-graders. Last year, they im­ plemented the ninth-grade curriculum, and this year have extended the program to the sophomore level. The goal, say the members of the team, is to teach the students to understand the in­ terrelatedness of all scientific systems In the program, they learn to solve real problems by working in teams on pro­ jects that require research in­ to all scientific systems. “In the ninth-grade year, the emphasis is on teaching process,’’ explained agriculture teacher Al Steeby. “Then in the lOth-grade year, we will be ready to em­ phasize content.” The processes taught are not only related to research and technology, the students also learn the process of working in a group to come up with a better solution than any one of them could have accomplish­ ed alone They also have to present their solutions in both written and oral form, using technology as much as possi­ ble in their work. CHS English and speech teachers are called in as resource peo­ ple in this area of the program. The STAR teachers were anxious to see how much the students would remember of these processes when they started their sophomore year. They were not disappointed On the first day of class, sophomore STAR teachers Steeby and Joe Zomerlei set up a “desert survival” pro­ blem for the students to work on, first individually, then in groups. “You could see the process (for accomplishing the work) was there.” said Steeby. “They hadn't forgotten over the summer." “It was great. I was over­ whelmed," said Zomerlei of the students’ first accomplishments. They rated the students' “desert survival" work on ---- OPEN HOUSES ---SUN., SEPT. 12, 1-4 PM Sharp 3 bodroom. 2 story with 1% both. Near schools. Home­ owners Warranty included. Spacious home with hard­ wood floor, newer roof, large fenced yard on corner lot, and 1 stall garage. Price in low $60s. Call Deb, 623-8357 L1M2. WOOLEVILLE 302 STADIUM DR. SUN., SEPT. 12, 1-4 PM F2M1. MIDDLEVILLE - Beautiful 3 825 GREENWOOD DR. bedroom bi-level. 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Not pictured is Mike Fine. standards set up by the Na­ tional Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and found that the students scored 95 percent better when they worked in the group than when working alone. “By sharing information and ideas, they came up with better answers," the teachers said. With as much as a 20- to 30-point difference in group and individual scores, the students could see the group process really worked. At the lOth-grade level, the students will continue to use the processes they learned last year, but will build on that knowledge. “Last year we zoned in on process, so the students didn’t always have the necessary depth behind their conclusions to back them up," said technology teacher Ron Hulst. "This year, the kids will have to do more complete jobs in their research, in their note­ taking. in investigating in the broadest sense." "The projects are similar, hut the activities that go with those projects will focus more on subject content. They will be wider in scope and explore a subject in greater depth,” said science teacher Loralynne Clark. "Last year, too. there was pretty much a two-week time limit on projects,” added Steeby. "This year, we plan to allow a little more flexibility in the length of time a group might need to complete its work. If the instructor recom­ mends it. more time might be allowed. Or the group might even finish earlier than the deadline, and be able to go on to something else. " The Kellogg grant that funds planning and equipping the STAR program officially will run out in November. The funds were used to allow the team school time to work on the curriculum, to pur­ chase computers for the pro­ gram and its staff, to visit other programs and even to take a trip to European schools to see how they prepared students for the ac­ tual world of work. The Kellogg team has used both a board of parent ad­ visors and a board of advisors from business and industry to help plan the curriculum and to provide feedback on the program. The curriculum and the classroom activities also are being assessed by an outside educator and evaluator, John Watkins, who has worked ex­ tensively with restructuring academic programs. Reaction to the new pro­ gram has been mixed, said the Kellogg team. “Some kids didn’t like the STAR program basically because they didn’t like think­ ing and working," said Zomerlei. “But. on the other hand, we knew this wouldn’t be perfect, that there would be areas that didn’t work the way we hoped. “We’re trying to be proac­ tive, though, and we’re trying to build on the successes we had." “I think some parents had a negative reaction right off the bat because it’s new,” said Hulst. “We don’t yet have the numbers to prove what we’ve done, to prove that the kids really have learned. “ “1 think, too. that lots of kids have learned along the way that they don’t have to listen or read the book, because the teacher is going to TK grad earns CMU degree Sara K Seileck. 21. of Middleville, graduated from Central Michigan University, May 8. with a bachelor of science degree in business administration She completed her course of study — which normally re­ quires four to five years — in onlv three years While a student at C.M .U .. Sellect was involved in several extracurricular ac­ tivities, including the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. Student Campus Services and the Financial Management Association She is the daughter of May Kay Seileck of Middleville and Larry Seileck of Hastings. tell them everything that it was not intended for just a short time, but as a con­ anyway." added Clark ‘ ‘These kids had learned the tinuing program," said system perfectly, and they Zomerlei. All team members have said were getting As because they could learn the ‘facts’ and that their work in preparing the program has changed their write them down on a test. "In the real world, and in philosophy of teaching this program, we don't always forever. "Whether I was working in know what the ‘right’ answer or out of STAR. I could never is. “They had to find answers return to teaching the way I and solutions. We didn’t give did before," Zomerlei said in them out, and that was an interview last year. After only one week into frustrating for some. "I think that’s the raw adding the lOth-grade compo­ nerve we hit in many cases.” nent, the team is more con­ The Kellogg team said that vinced than ever that it is on both middle school and the right track. Even the standardized ACT elementary teachers have sat in on their meetings and have and SAT tests are undergoing been "excited about the revision to evaluate students on the same kinds of skills the philosophy” behind STAR. The team members also said STAR program tries to teach. “We’re already doing the that the switch back to a two semester from a trimester things they say they want us to school year will provide them do," commented Kellogg with more time for evaluating team secretary Mary Durkee. "it’s just that the standar­ the students’ work. And they plan to keep fine- dized tests haven’t caught up tuning the curriculum as they with us yet." hear ideas from other educators, parents and students. 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Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Our biggest concern is you’ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 7. 1993 I Page 7 Superintendent’s Corner * by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg New Year’s resolutions: Let’s start the school year right: Try a “New Year’s resolution ’ Just like Jan I is the time to make resolutions for a new year, now is a great time to make, “new school year resolutions. Here are some suggestions that might help: • Set aside a regular time for school work. No homework9 That could be an opportunity and not a problem. Your child could be given word games or try a science experiment. As a parent, try to be available during study time — even if it’s by the phone • Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep. Kids need rest more than they need TV. • Read to and with your children every day! Kids who prac­ tice their reading, like kids who practice their jump shot, do better than those who don’t. • Build a “can do” attitude in your child. When he or she tries something difficult, praise that effort. Help break a big project down into smaller tasks, then praise the accomplish­ ment of each one • Find out what’s expected. Is there a math test every Fri­ day? If so, plan to review math with your child on Thursday night. Are book reports due regularly? Set aside reading time each day. • Join the parent support group for your school, become in­ volved in the support of your child’s school. If we listen to our children, we will help them make this a better school year. Good communications can help you get your child off to a good start The secret of good communica­ tions is listening. If you really listen, your child will talk about what is important to him or her. Some tips for listening: • Be attentive. Stop what you’re doing as soon as you can and give your child your full attention. Focus on what he or she is saying, your body language tells it all. • Encourage talk. Eye contact, a nod and short responses in­ dicate understanding. Sometime, rephrasing what your child says keeps the conversation flowing. • Listen with respect. Show your child as much courtesy as you would your adult friends. Take the “Parent Pledge.” As a parent, to start the new year right, I pledge to: Participate in my children’s education, by supervising homework, talking with my children about school and volunteering. Accept my children for who they are. I will try to nurture those qualities that make each of my children special. Read to or with my children every day of the year. Expect the very best from my children all the time. Nnever let a day go by without telling each of my children that 1 love them. Turn off the television for homework, reading time and for special times with my children. Hopefully, some of the above ideas taken from “Parents Make The Difference” published by the Parent Institute, a division of NIS Inc., will help us as we focus on meeting the challenge of the new school year. FITNESS FOR YOU. Held at: Page Elementary WILL START SEPTEMBER 13 SCHEDULE MON WED. THUS Power Step Aerobto Power Step rX »:30 o:J0 Cost Per 4 Week Session 514 $24 3 Times Per Week............................ S30 1 Time Per Week 2 Times Per Week. If you are paying per class, the cost is M TK seniors revisit their first grade class by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School students and teachers were surprised by a display in the school art gallery that ob­ viously was done by elemen­ tary students Why the laminated placemats were hung there for all to see took some closer investigation. A class picture from the first grade class taught by Chris Schad in 1981 that was hung with them revealed the rest of the story . The kids in that class are now starting their senior year. Schad explained bow she happened to still have those Middleville classes of 1927, 28,29 have reunion A combined reunion of the graduating classes of 1927, 1928 and 1929 of Middleville High School was held at the Middle Villa Inn Friday, Aug. 20. with 23 persons attending, including 13 graduates, six spouses and four guests. After the dinner a short business meeting was con­ ducted by Orion Thaler. The informal program of enter­ tainment. included a reading. “For all those born prior to 1949” by Lila Thaler and several poems were ready by Thelma Carl and Doritha Coming. Much reminiscing was given to events that happened during class members' high school years. They shared pic­ tures of the graduating classes, the high school, the boys’ baseball and basketball teams, girls’ basketball teams and other momentos. The graduates and their spouses and guests who at­ tended were: Class of 1927, Russell and Grace Carter and granddaughter Julie of Grand Rapids, Lavina Potts Finkbeiner and granddaughter of Lisa of Middleville, and Owen Lyons, Hastings. Class of 1928, Orionand Lila Thaler, Lowell; Alton and Alvina Stimson. Kalamazoo; Ethel Russell Campbell, Caledonia; Wilda Poulson Allerding, Hastings; William Hayes, Hastings; Walter and Lois Bender. Richard and Minnie Perrault. Thelma Cook. Doritha Coming. Mid­ dleville; and Class of 1929, Alfred and Ruth Lyons, Kalamazoo. Also attending were Jerald Ryno, Middleville and Mrs. Charlote Lovingood. Rockford. The three classes plan to meet again at the Middle Villa Inn in August 1994. Area grad earns doctor’s degree Jeanne (Mills) Gallagher of Caledonia has been awarded a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. The daughter of Maurice and Betty Mills of Grand Rapids, she graduated in the lop 10 of her class from Caledonia High School. She attended Grand Valley Slate University from 1985-87 and the U-M from 1987-89. where she graduated with distinction with a bachelor of science dgree in biology She is mamed to John Gallagher Thornapple Kellogg seniors Jim Ramey (left) and David Bloom display the place mats they made way back in first grade. They were just two of the TK seniors that were surprised by the display of their elementary art work. placemats made by her students. When Stella Morgan, who was then the librarian at West Elementary, was going to retire. Schad had her kids make placemats to give to Morgan. “They had such a good time making one set,” she said. “When we got back to the classroom, several of the children thought that I needed a set. too.” Schad didn’t want to discourage the children's generosity. Once the kids were finished with their second set. Schad laminated their artwork, using two pictures for each mat. one on the front and one on the back Her family has been using them since. A parent of one of the students was tickled that those seniors could be reminded of their earlier school days in such a positive way. �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 7, 1993 TK PET group kicks off special Frankenmuth trip fundraiser by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Summer is nearing its end. kids are back in school and the Thornapple Kellogg Parents and Elementary Teachers' group is preparing for this year’s fund-raiser. Parents, grandparents and other interested adults are en­ couraged to join the PET dur­ ing the elementary school open house Thursday, Sept. 9. from 6 to 7 p.m. There is no charge to belong, said McFall PET President Roni Babitz. “Everybody automatically belongs, anyway. Having people sign up lets us know who is willing to help." Samples of the g<Mxiies be­ ing offered through the Frankenmuth Fundraiser will be available at all three of the elementary schools — McFall. West and Page. “We have had a good response to the Frankenmuth products over the past few years," said Babitz. “That is why we decided to go with them again this year " Items include chocolate, sausage, cheese and wrapping paper The sale begins on Monday. Sept 13. and continues until Monday. Sept. 27. The kids are encouraged to contact friends and family rather than going door to door. Prizes will be awarded to every child who participates. This year, Frankenmuth has teamed up with Scholastic Books for the prizes. Accor­ ding to Babitz. this is a new trial program that was developed at the request of the PET for prizes that were more academically oriented. The number of books earn­ ed by a child is determined by the number of items sold. Each school also will draw for a treasure chest. For every five items sold, the child's name will go into the drawing for the entire chest. The prizes in each chest will be age appropriate. said Babitz This is the major fundraiser for PET. Last year. profits from the sale were nearly $18,000. That along with the money raised from selling popcorn, a book fair, spring carnival. DAW receipts, and Santa's workshop have helped with many programs in the elemen­ tary schools. Some of the programs fund­ ed by the PET included contibuting to the playground fund (P.I.G.), sponsoring field trips and performing arts, and providing additional classroom supplies. Folk Life Festival set Sept. 18-19 The Folk Life Festival returns for the seventh year to Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18 and 19. The festival celebrates the arts, crafts and daily life of our pioneer ancestors The past comes to life in the 19th century restored village as one wanders the streets of Charlton Park Village; wat­ ches as cider is pressed; smells the aromas of fresh bread, biscuits and cookies; tastes homemade hand­ cranked ice cream and fresh churned herb butter; and hears the clang of the blacksmith hammer. Activities include stencill­ ing. candle dipping, quilting, weaving, rope making and more. Listen to the Michigan Fiddlers Jamboree Saturday (I to 4 p.m.) and join in the barn dance Saturday evening (6 to 10 p.m.) On Sunday, the annual quilt raffle will be held. In conjunction with the Folk Life Festival, the Festival on the Thomapple, a juried art STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment k Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 A show, also will be held at Charlton Park. Wander the booths of many Southwest Michigan's artists. Historical arts and crafts will be demonstrated and displayed, including baskets, soap, oldtime musical instruments and textiles. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children (ages 5 to 15). Charlton Park is located just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville For further information, call 945-3775. Train show set for Sunday The Alaska Train Club Train Show is planned for Sunday. Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kettle Lake School, 8451 Garbow Drive S.E., Alto (corner of Whitney ville and Garbow, Caledonia Schools). Admission will be $2 per person. $4 per family. For more information, call 868-7445. Bradford White calling back laid off workers and more by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer All 75 hourly Bradford White employees who were laid off in July should be back at their jobs today. And business has picked up enough that the manufacturer of residential water heaters is hiring an additional 20 workers. Bradford White, which is Barry County’s largest employer with 575 empioyees. has expanded into all of the states except Alaska and Hawaii. Investigation continues in the case against a Caledonia man accused of sexual offenses in three area commu­ nities. Eric Brockway, 21, last week in Walker waived a pre­ liminary hearing on two counts of criminal sexual con­ duct in the third degree, which means having sex with an underage partner, between 13 and 17 years of age. 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Caledonia theater group to meet the Caledonia Community Players will meet at 7 p.m on Mon., Sept. 13 at the Caledonia Community Educa­ tion Building. Anyone interested in any aspect of community theater is welcome to join the group, which will be planning a January production. For further information, area thespians should call the Community Education office at 891-9117. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 7, 1993 I Page 9 SPONSORS of WORLD YOUTH DAY ’93 HOLY FAMILY PARISH CALEDONIA, ML D & W • Caledonia Pagano's Restaurant Ed’s Body Shop Dutton General Store Caledonia Rent-All Pete's Disposal Service Jeanne Lou’s Pastries Gorsema’s Sky High Balloon Ada Beef Caledonia Printing Sysco Frost Pak Snyder Entertainment Barry County Wado Ryu Annette’s Beauty Salon Holy Family Parishioners Holy Family Religious Education Holy Family Finance Council Holy Family Futures Foundation Knights of Columbus Council 7341 Donna Dovorak (Afghan) Marilyn Walker (Energy Bars) Carol's Collectibles & Antiques Gordon Food Service J-Ad Graphics Names of Pilgrims: (First row) Jessica Fleischmann, Katie Post, Anne Leatherman, Sarah Gless, Julie Fleischmann, Bradi Porter, Krista Kozlowski, Ryan Kiel, Rob Kiel; (second row) Jason Tutsch, Nathan Gless, Ben Sorsen, Jared Oatley, Brad Fortuna, Jamie Daniels, Mark Johnson, Pat Neuman, Brian Jirous; (third row) Mark Boncher, Chris France, Jaimie Oatley, Tricia Davis, Bridget Casey, Angie Solomon, Mike Ellis, Richard Blain; (fourth row) Dick Gless, Chris Tutsch. Gary Merritt, Margo Kiel, Joe Benedict, Patty Robinson. Photo not available: Marcia Porter, Mary Merritt. A MASS WITH THE POPE A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE! 1 Thess 1:3 ... VVe continually remember before our God and father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by Hope in Our Lord Jesus Christ. Our humble apologies if we’ve missed your name — God knows who you are. �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 7, 1993 More than 250 classic cars line Main Street Caledonia’s ‘Summer’s End’ car show a model of success... by Barbara Gall Staff Writer You’ve got your ‘57 Chevies and your Mustangs. You've got your "like-wow" Corvettes. You've even got your Edsel, your DeSoto and your Nash, your Thunderbirds and Whippet, a Pontiac and a Ford from the Roaring Twenties, and a 1970 Chevelle with an engine plated in silver and gold. From antiques to street rods, about 260 lovingly pre­ served vehicles from past and present Saturday, Aug. 28, lined Caledonia’s Main Street for the community's third an­ nual Summer's End Auto Show and Shine Show. Hoods up, chromed engines gleaming, the stars of the au­ tomotive display formed a glittering chorus line from the school offices to the Community Education Building at the end of Main Street. Show organizer Bill Hyatt said about 100 more cars par­ ticipated in this year's show than in last year's, and he's hoping to sec 500 cars on dis­ play in Caledonia next year. He estimated that about 600 to 700 people associated with the car show came to town, and even more people swung into the village to sec the cars or visit the garage sales going on in the village in conjunc­ tion with the auto display. Hyatt said that about 115 door prizes were donated by area businesses, and all car exhibitors received a "goodie bag" upon registering. "Everyone I talked to had a good day," Hyatt commented. "And from what I heard, most people who were running garage sales did OK, too." The Caledonia AMBUCS pitched in with a pork roast at Lakeside Park, and later the Methodist Church sponsored a chicken barbeque. A mini­ modified tractor pull provided another event for residents, car owners and show visitors to enjoy. International Aid also toe* in about $400 along with do­ nations of food and clean-up items for flood victims in the Midwest, Hyatt said. But the Main Street "lineup" was the real attrac­ tion. Car owners said they en­ joyed the relaxed atmosphere of the show, which was open to any make or model, and which did not involve any competition, except for 11 "personal favorites" chosen by sponsoring businesses and the mayor. During the 9 a. m. to 3 p.m. show, owners swapped infor­ mation and stories about their vehicles or proudly explained their car to visitors. If you grew up in the 1950s or '60s, especially, walking down Main Street that day was a real nostalgia trip, as the cars that once "cruised" the streets of your hometown glittered in the just-off-theassembly-line glory you re­ member from American Graffiti days. Whether you were 60 or 16, a car buff, or a mechanical klutz., you had to admire the painstaking care that the clas­ 60" Corduroy.............................. 60" Pendleton Wool. 60’’ Poly Rayon ([ .. •15.00 yd. a up 11.69 yd. Plaids & Solids* GREAT FOR JUMPERS! HALLOWEEN Fabric and Patterns for Costumes and Crafts J.P. Coats NOTIONS • ZIPPERS (for dresses, jeans, coats) * THREAP » NEEPUES • PIKS « BUTTONS SEWING MACHINE REPAIR by MR. J 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945-9673 NULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION Craft — and — Needle* work class sic vehicle owners have lav­ ished on their cars. And be­ neath the coals of paint and wax often lies a personal story about how the owner came to acquire that vehicle. For Bob and Carol Diefenbaker of Caledonia, restoring their 1959 Edsel was a continuation of their 30th wedding anniversary. They bought their vintage car just 30 years after they nearly purchased the same Edsel model as newlyweds. Back then, they ended up buy­ ing a Ford Galaxy instead, but just as their 30th anniversary neared. Bob called his wife to Carol and Bob Diefenbaker of Caledonia pose with their 1959 Edsel Ranger, which Bob restored. The car has won several prizes and trophies in its show career. In this aeriel view of Main Street on show day, visitors and car owners can be seen enjoying the variety of makes and models that were on display. Perfect weather provided an ideal setting for the show, which organizers plan to make an annual event. tell her he’d found the same Other owners, however, said Edsel model he'd considered they wouldn't dream of part­ in 1959. Would she like to go ing with their special vehicle. into another partnership, this "I don't know if I'd want to one to restore a vintage car? go through that again," con­ Carol said that Bob did fided Carol. most of the work himself, "I think I’d just like to keep even restoring the inside pan­ this one." els of the doors. Nor would Cherie Driscoll "He took them to Florida on of Caledonia dream of selling our winter vacation and her 1956 Thunderbird. One of worked on them down there," the earliest T-Birds made, it she said, shaking her head brings back memories of help­ with a smile. ing her dad restore classic Now they enjoy taking the cars, including this one. Her Edsel out for a spin during the dad presented her with the car summer, and they occasion­ when she was in high school. ally take it to shows, where it Since his death several has won several prizes. years ago, the car has become Some classic car owners, a fond reminder of him, and like Bob, like to do at least many good times, Driscoll some of the fix-up work said. themselves; others buy their Td never part with it," she classic car fully restored, and said. still others purchase the car "This car is special." and then hire a professional to restore it. Car buffs who can work on the vehicle themselves say they have re-sold the restored classics for a profit. Then, they can look around for yet another restoration challenge. LIST .is available NOW! Pick up yours today and register early. ^QiRAINBOWS en Yarn, Craft & Variety HOURS Mon Fn 9 :o 8. Sat 9 to 5 30 Caledonia Village Centre 891-1106 SORE FEET / ANKLES? AFFORDABLE | Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday. 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 I’T/u* ...In the new State Farm Bldg just north o( the light. REAL ESTATE Halderman Can Help 6,10, & 20 Acre Homesites Excellent Views - Woods 5 Miles Southwest of Hastings Located: On the east side of M-43 between Tillotson Road and Schultz Road. Assignment Accepted! 5 lots have been sold - 4 lots remain Medicare. B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems Available: 46 acres, which may be purchased in lots ranging from 6 to 20 acres or as a total unit. These lots have excellent views with some wooded area. KENT PODIATRY ;; J Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia • Call...891-9133 I Call us for more Information: Randy Harmon Eaton Rapids, Michigan 1 (800) 424-2324 (517) 633-8666 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 7, 1993 / Page 11 Obituaries Lyle D. Stauffer Visitors to the cor show enjoyed strolling through Caledonia Village to visit a number of yard and garage sales set up in conjunction with the auto display. Lyle D. Stauffer, 84, of5948 100th St, Caledonia, passed away August 25, 1993. Mr. Stauffer was born November 2, 1908 in Caledo­ nia Township, the son of Allen & Arrilla (Near) Stauffer. He worked for Kent County Road Commission. Mr. Stauffer married Margaret L. Morway Stauffer who predeceased him in 1990. Mr. Stauffer is survived by his daughters and their husbands: Carole & Keith Strong, Bonnie & Jerry Tauss, Jeanne & Tom Goorhouse; six grandchildren; nine great­ grandchildren; three sisters; two brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; several nieces & nephews. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 11, 1993 at L00PM at the Caledonia United Methodist Church with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. Burial Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Caledonia United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Gladys M. Porter MIDDLEVILLE ■ Gladys M. Porter, 76, of Middleville, passed away Monday, August 30, 1993. Mrs. Porter was bom on April 26, 1917 in Osceola County. Mrs. Porter had been a resident of Lansing from 1939-1974, and has been resid­ ing at Gun Lake since that time. She was the reception and office nurse for her husband Dr. Harry Porter for 36 years and was a member of the Gun Lake Women’s Association. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Harry Porter; one daughter, Susan K. Parris of Marquette; one son, Craig A. (Coreen) Porter of Grand Haven; six grandchildren, Craig. Cassandra, Stacey, Angie, Ginger and Curt; two great-grandchildren, Aaron and Bruce Jr.; one brother, William Hayes of Mecosta; one sister, Lorenia Beachler of St Johns; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 2, at the Gorsline-Runciman Company, Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michi­ gan Ave., Lansing with the Reverend Ralph H. Funk, Senior Pastor with Delta Haven Free Methodist Church, officiating. Burial followed in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. In memory of Mrs. Porter, those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be doing concession stands this year. We are still TK Athletic Boosters and will be doing other projects later on in the school year. We appreciate your help over the past years and look forward to your help in the future. — TK Athletic Boosters VILLAGE of CALEDONIA COUNTY of KENT, MICHIGAN Two of the oldest cars in the show sat side by side. On the left is a 1926 Pontiac Six, owned by Bill Kenyon of Middleville. On the right is a beautifully restored 1926 Ford. Kenyon displays with his car a page from a 1926 Saturday Evening Post, advertising the Pontiac for $825. McDonald’s to sponsor special event for kids Community Ed planning ‘Run Caledonia’ Caledonia Community Education will hold its second annual “Run Caledonia" on Saturday, Sept. 25. Area runners are invited to participate in a 5K or a 10K. run, or a 5K walk. As part of the day. the Broadmoor McDonald's will sponsor the ‘Ronald McDonald Run" for kids. pet with races for ages 12 and under, including a diaper der­ by for those young athletes still perambulating on all fours. A portion of the children’s registration fees will benefit the Grand Rapids Ronald McDonald House. Registration forms are available at the Community Education office. 330 Johnson, and at the Broad­ moor McDonald's, MC Spor­ ting Goods, Dunham’s and at local Caledonia businesses. Anyone who wants further information should call the Community Ed office at 891-8117. Year-End Report 1992-93 Beginning Balance June 15, 1992 INCOME Interest................................................................................... 565.20 Popcorn................................................................................... 820.80 Fundraiser......................................................................... 40,676.47 Book Fair............................................................................. 3,262.36 Carnival............................................................................... 2,851.05 D & W Receipts.................................................................... 443.23 Santa’s Secret Shop........................................................ 7,064.50 TOTAL INCOME $15,379.32 55,683 61 71,062.93 EXPENSES Hospital I Memorial .............................................................. 67.30 Classroom Supplies.......................................................... 2,482.18 Playground ......................................................................... 5,450.00 Library................................................................................. 1,677.00 Popcorn................................................................................... 291.97 Pac & Pace............................................................................. 130.00 Accounting............................................................................... 39.82 Supplies/Miscellaneous......................................................671.07 Santa's Secret Shop ....................................... z............. 8,317.91 Book Fair............................................................................. 3,078.18 Carnival............................................................................... 1,401.59 Performing Arts/Field Trips ........................................... 9.547.46 Fundraiser.........................................................................22,930.56 Special Occasions............................................................ 2,894.53 TOTAL EXPENSES 58,979.57 Ending,Balance June 15, 1993 12,083.36 Respectively submitted ... Thomapple Kellogg PET PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 28, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Village of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance and the Final Development Plan of the Caledonia Village Centre Planned Unit Development. The proposed amending ordinance would, if adopted, amend the Village Zoning Ordinance and amend the Final Development Plan of Caledonia Village Centre so as to permit the construction and use of a restaurant with drive-through facilities, as stated in the application of McDonald’s Corporation, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the proposed restaurant, upon the following described lands: All that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 29; thence South 00°00” West 926.83 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 87°59’00” West 245.30 feet; thence North 64°40’20” West 88.39 feet; thence North 00°00’00” East 218.00 feet, parallel with the East line of said Northeast 14; thence South 89°48’00” East 325.04 feet to the East line of said Northeast 14; thence South 00°00’00” West 263.31 feet along the East line of said Northeast 14 to the place of beginning, Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan. The text of the proposed amending ordinance and a copy of the Final Development Plan of the proposed restaurant are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Village Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed amending ordinance. Dated: September 1, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE (318) VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 7, 1993 TK netters win tourney, then down Caledonia 4-3 The varsity tennis team won the Middleville Invitational Aug. 25 with 28 wins, outpointing Wayland, which had 23. Plainwell 20 and Ottawa Hills, which had nine wins. The Trojans also were able to hold off a strong Caledonia team in last Monday’s match, winning 4-3. In the tournament, first sin­ gles Erin Wolverton defeated Plainwell 6-0, 6-0 and Wayland 6-0, 6-1 to win the championship flight. Coach Larry Seger said she felt pretty good about her wins and she was the outstanding player of the tournament. Wolverton also defeated her Caledonia opponent 6-1, 6-0 in their match last Monday In second singles Kendra Weatherhead lost her first match to Wayland 6-4, 6-2, but came back to defeat Ottawa Hills 6-0, 6-1. She also defeated Plainwell to take second place in the second singles bracket. After her loss to Caledonia 6-3, 6-3, the coach said she needs more work on parts of her game, but she is still coming along. Third singles player Traci Campbell won over Ottawa Hills 6-1,6-3 and had to come back against a strong Wayland player 4-6,6-3, 6-3. Against Caledonia. Seger said, she did “very, very good. She looked real good and was real aggressive and had a good backspm approach shot." Campbell won her match 63,6-1. Fourth singles Carrita Ingersoll defeated Plainwell 6-2, 6-3 then had to go to a 14-12 tie breaker in the first set against Wayland before winning the first game and eventually the match. 7-6, 63. “Both had set point oppor­ tunities," Seger said adding that the heat was a big factor and that neither player would give up. Ingersoll lost 6-2, 6-3, in the match at Caledonia. The first doubles team of Jennifer Lewis and Sara Wright lost in their first match of the tourney against Wayland 6-2, 6-4. They won their next match 6-1, 6-2, but then lost in their bid to take second in first doubles, 7-6,63. Seger said the partners still lack consistency and have a ways to go. He said after they lost the first game to Caledonia, be made some ad­ justment in their formation and they ended up winning the match 2-6,6-3,6-5. “I changed them into the Australian doubles formation Caledonia girls’ harriers called ‘best in the state’ by experts Scots cross-country Coach Dave Hodgkinson said he was not surprised when he was told his team has been called the “best girl’s team in the state and should be ranked nationally.” Hodgkinson has two Parbcls on his team. Beth and Sarah, sisters of the stateranked Pete Parbel of the boys' team. He also has 17 other girls on his team from which to choose the five fastest times. Sarah is a sophomore and Beth is a freshman. Also coming on quickly and soon to be in the top five is another freshman, Shannon Houseman. The others he has as capable backups in case one of the top five falls to injury or illness. One of the top runners this year on his team is Sarah Flegel, a junior. Joining the top running spots are sophomore Katie Sobczak, senior Karyn Duba, Sarah Parbel and senior Meredith Denison. Flegel came in first in a recent double dual meet against Middleville and East Grand Rapids with a time of 19:07. The other Scot girls finished second through fifth in both dual meets to give the Caledonia team a sweep of the top five spots. Hodgkinson said part of he reason for? the “outstanding” times we we “summer work mileage and hard work at the pre-season practices.” He said that set the tone a great season. The girls’ cross country team also swept Unity Christian and Lowell Thursday, taking the top five spots again. However, this time the fastest finisher was Sobczak with a time of 19:06. She was followed by Flegal, Duba, Sarah and Beth Parbel. The team had 12 of the top 22 spots covered with winners. The Scots, now with a 4-0 dual meet record and minimum 15-point team scores in each contest, begins their conference season Wednesday against Wayland. “These runners come to us knowing they’re good runners,” Hodgkinson said. “They are highly motivated and work hard to get better.” He added that as the coach he is constantly trying to get them to slow down in practice because he doesn’t want them exhausting themselves. and that got them playing bet­ ter,” Seger said. “And when we were ahead 5-3 in the last game they came back to tie it 5-5, Sara saw her opponent move (out of position) too soon and rifled a winner down the line.” Seger said that was the match that kept the team un­ defeated. “We really needed that win.” The second doubles team of Kelly Williams and Kori Hutchins defeated Ottawa New Caledonia Scots girls’ basketball coach is familiar face around the area The new coach for girls' basketball this year is an familiar face on the courts at Caledonia. Mike Wilson, who was a high-scoring performer when he played for the Scots, is now coaching the girls varsity basketball team. The Caledonia girls went 17-5 last year overall and 122 in the O-K Gold Conference. Wilson said he was impressed, having never watched a girls' basketball game, with how hard they ANNOUNCING... □ CALEDONIA □ DELTON □ HASTINGS □ LAKEWOOD □ MAPLE VALLEY □ MIDDLEVILLE Now you can get the boys football and girls basket­ ball scores immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE can... 948-4453 ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Play. The team has seven returning letter winners. Amanda Wolfert, Jodi VanderVelde, Sue Greaver, Danielle Gallert, Heidi Hoekstra, Betsy Weaver and Jamie Oatley, all of whom played on the district runnerup team. They also have one freshman, Rachel Comegys, coming up from the junior varsity team, which went 17-3 last year to take the mythical O-K Gold Championship. Wilson said Comegys has shown the talent to play on the varsity team and pull duty as the back-up point guard when VanderVelde needs a break. “It was easy to step in to this job because the girls already had a good attitude in place," Wilson said. He declined to make a prediction on how well the team will do this year saying “if I am in this job for 20 years. I’ll never make a prediction." AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday, Sept. 8 Italian bar. Vita Pup. Milk. Thursday, Sept. 9 Grilled chicken sandwich, fries, milk. Vita Pup. Friday, Sept. 10 Itza pizza, french fries, Vita Pup, milk. Monday, Sept. 13 BYO Sub sandwich, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday, Sept. 14 BYO taco, french fries, milk, Vita Pup. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 8 Sub sandwich, peas or fries, fruit cocktail, milk. Thursday, Sept. 9 Soft taco, green beans or fries, milk, fruit choice. Friday, Sept. 10 Chicken patty/bun, com or fries, milk, fruit choice. Monday, Sept. 13 Cheeseburger/bun, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 14 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. Hills in the tournament 6-1,6- bles defeated Plainwell 6-1,60 then entered into a marathon 3 and Wayland 6-1, 6-4 to match against Plainwell and win their bracket at the finally yanked out a win 1-6, tourney. However, they 6-2, 7-5. dropped two games to The coach said they played Caledonia, 6-4, 6-2. good consistent ball, but they Adelaide Devine and still need a little better play at Courtney De Haan played the net. fourth doubles at the tourna­ They also defeated ment and defeated Wayland Caledonia 6-3, 6-4. with what in three sets. 4-6, 6-3, 6-0. Seger called “very consistent However, they lost to Plainwell in three sets 3-6, 7play." Candace Thompson and 5, 4-6. They didn’t play at the Darcy Mugridge at third dou­ Caledonia match. Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 8 Submarine sandwich, peas. Vita Pup, milk. Thursday, Sept. 9 Soft taco, com. cherry cres­ cent, milk. Friday, Sept. 10 Chicken patty/bun, green beans, fresh grapes, milk. Monday, Sept. 13 Breakfast for lunch, waffle/fr. toast, sausage, juice, applesauce, milk Tuesday, Sept. 14 Pizza, veg. sticks and dip, fruit, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle Lake Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Sept. 8 Egg and sausage, biscuit, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 9 Breakfast pizza, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Sept. 10 Pancake and sausage on a stick, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, Sept. 13 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tueday, Sept. 14 Sour cream doughnut, juice or fruit, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Sept. 8 Bagel/cream cheese or peanut butter, apple juice, milk. Thursday, Sept. 9 Waffles/syrup, diced fresh fruit, milk. Friday, Sept. 10 Scrambled eggs, toast, orange juice, milk. Monday, Sept. 13 Cold cereal, muffin, juice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 14 Breakfast pizza, orange juice, milk. Thornapple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 8 Macaroni and cheese, peas, whole wheat bread, ap­ plesauce, M.S. salad bar Thursday, Sept. 9 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, biscuit, cherry crisp. Friday, Sept. 10 Pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. Monday, Sept. 13 Pizzaburger on bun. sliced carrots, pineapple. H.S. salad bar. Tuesday, Sept. 14 Taco salad, soft pretzel, sugar free jello with fruit. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Hot dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. All’OrthoProducts 15 S. (End of the Year Inventory Clearance) Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main — Caledonia 891-8108 • OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 7, 1993 / Page 13 School bells and buses bring the kids back to class From kindergarteners attending class for the very first time, to high school seniors returning for the very lost time, Caledonia students of all levels started the 199394 school year Monday. This year s student population hos increased by about 60 students so far this year, but old and new students all were busy the first week getting into the school routine. Kindergarteners at Caledonia Elementary last week got their first lesson in bus safety from Caledonia bus drivers, who volunteer their time to try to teach the children the safest way to board and leave the school bus. Here, Mrs. McDougall's class pauses during the lesson for a class picture. Parents of kindergarteners accompany their youngsters to school the first day and help out with things like new name tags. Registration day at the high school was a day of standing in lines to get pictures taken, locker assignments and class schedules. The high school this year will operate on a two-semester calendar year instead of a trimester program. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News No matter how much fun you had during the summer, arriving at school on the first day is an exciting moment. Kette Lake students hurry from their buses toward the building and a new school year. ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day A PRINTER THAT IS ... ST Affordable [yf Timely [yf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 ~ For kindergarteners the first day of school can be a little frightening so the kindergarten teachers ease their students into the school routine Here Shari Bowman takes a few moments to lead some of her new students in the Pledge of Allegiance, something they will do every day as part of their classroom routine HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • IJS~A Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Del i very Fax (616) 945-5192 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 7, 1993 Caledonia blanks Middleville 18-0 Caledonia's defense kept Middleville out. of the end zone Friday night, and posted an 18-0 season opening victory. The Fighting Scots' Keith Bohez gained 197 yards in 18 carries for the evening and Vito Ix>mbardo picked up 120 in 20 attempts. The Scots rushed for 397 yards as a team and were 0for-1 in passing, which, according to head football coach Ralph Shefferly, was one too many passes. “The defensive line did a super job holding the Trojans and the offensive line, led by Adam Paarlberg, was great.” Shefferly said. “It was the best game I’ve ever seen him play" The defensive line included Marcus Roetman, Jason Pierce and Lombardo. Members of the offensive line for the Scots were Steve Vanden Berg, J.T. Grey, Dan Simmons, Jeff Elliot, Daren Caskey and Jason Bush. “Bush blocked fantastic­ ally,” Shefferly said. Caledonia scored two touchdowns in the first half and another in the second. “We’re proud of our kids,” Shefferly said. “They came off the ball hard and found some intensity that they didn't have last week. They gave it a real team effort, and this is a team win." Jason Bardwell leaps for a pass in the game against Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin.) Trojan J Vs start hot, then go cold #30 Keith Bohez for Caledonia gets ready to tackle Middleville Trojan #46 John Huick. (Photo by Perry Hardin.) ‘Things to learn’ for Caledonia gridders and junior quarterback With five returning starters and 10 other returning seniors who haven’t seen much play­ ing time, Caledonia varsity football coach Ralph Shefferly thinks he has a “hard working team which can be respectable. “They work hard and we aren’t easy on them," he said. “I don't care what people say about kids, but the kids who come out for sports work hard and make a commitment to themselves and a commitment to the team. They show commitment to the task.” He said it was that com­ mitment that will make a student/athlete a better citizen in the future. Shefferly, who is m his 11th year as a coach said he likes the kids on his team and thinks they have potential. He hopes the potential of his quarterback, junior David Uyl, will help his team as Bohez and the injured Jon well. Oldfield to help bring the ju­ He said Uyl is doing OK on niors and new seniors along. a lot of the responsibilities as “I’m depending on senior quarterback, but “he’s young leadership and hoping the ju­ and still has a lot to learn niors can develop at the nor­ about the game.” mal rate,” he said. “The O-K Shefferly is looking to his Gold is a tough league and, five returning starters, Daren while I don’t think we’ll be Caskey at defensive safety, up there at the one or two Vito Lombardo at defensive position, I would be surprised end and fullback Brian Hanna if we fell below sixth.” at offensive guard, He said if the kids develop linebacker/running back Keith and learn they will be ready to “take on anybody.” Caledonia takes first in Kent County Invitational Caledonia took top spot among eight schools with a score of 329 in the Barry County Golf Invitational last week at the Mullenhurst Golf Course in Delton. Gull Lake came in second with 333, followed by Maple Valley with 340 and Hastings with 342. Lakewood and Middleville tied for fifth with 348 and Pennfield with 364 and Delton with 390 rounded out the team scores. Phil Stimac of Caledonia was individual medalist for the day on the par 71 course with a 78. Hastings* Robert Wager and Gull Lake s Dan DOOR, INC. Drag were one behind him ‘ Where the customer comes first” with 79s and Maple Valley’s Brian Steward carded an 80 for founh The rest of the top ten fin­ ishers each came to the club­ RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL house with 82 strokes They • Sales • Service • Installation were Delton s Ryan Vliek, Member of the Grano Rapnfs Homebuilders Association Caledonia's Jason Vantil. Gull Lake’s Ryan Johnson, Hastings Scott Long, — OWNER 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia _______ Pennfield's Gary Rudd and Middleville's Tim Keizer. ZYLSTRA CARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS 698-7242 stan z*lstra The Middleville junior var­ sity soccer team started its season Aug. 24 by defeating Zeeland 3-1. The Trojan team is made up of five sophomores and 11 freshmen. On Aug. 26 and 27, the jayvee team won the Sparta Jamboree, which included teams from Sparta, Grand Rapids, Caledonia and Middleville. The team first defeated Caledonia with a penalty kick in the final three minutes of the game for the only score. In their second game, against Sparta, the jayvees were down 1-0 with only two minutes off the clock when Chris Niles fired a shot passed the Sparta goalie to tie the score. The Trojans then took con­ trol of the half and scored three more times before the halftime whistle to make the score 4-1, In the second half, Middleville and Sparta went on scoring sprees, which made the score 6-4. A penalty kick by right wing Scott Evans made the final score 74. The goalkeeper in the first three games was Mike Cramer. In two games last week, however, the jayvees lost two of their starters to injuries. In a game against the Bulldogs of Otsego, the team fell 6-1. In its next game, against Holland, the team was able to hold a 1-1 tie going into half­ time and the first 15 minutes of the second half. That was before the Holland team scored two goals in two min­ utes and went on to post a 4-1 victory. Reserve sparks Trojan girls basketball win over Delton The Middleville girls’ var­ sity basketball team upended Delton, 57-40, at home Tuesday to raise its record to 2-1. The Panthers jumped out to a 10-4 lead in the first quarter because Trojan coach Jim Sprague said his team had a hard time adjusting to Delton’s defensive press. Forward Kati Zoerner came off the bench to jump start the team with 12 points in the second quarter to give the Trojans a four-point lead go­ ing into locker room, 23-19. “She was our spark plug in the game,” said Sprague. “She had five three-pointers and shot 45 percent from the field. She bailed us out when we needed it.” Middleville was able tc open up its lead to 10 points in the third quarter, 40-30, and scored 17 in the final quarter to put the game away. Zoerner was the lop scorer of the game with 23, and guard Britt Haraburda and forward Vikki Jansen both knocked in 10 points. Center Carla Ploeg and Jansen both were able to grab 12 rebounds and point guard Sarah Kaechele had six assists and three steals. “Our press was able to turn those steals into points,” Sprague said. “We had to take advantage of them because Delton is a scrappy little ball club.” He praised the Panthers be­ cause the Trojans had height and rebounding advantage over the visitors. “I’ll give them credit,” Sprague said, “They hung in there.” �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 7, 1993 / Page 15 Cub Scouts plan roundup meeting Cub Scout Troop No. 3202 for Caledonia and Dutton elementary schools will hold their “round-up” meeting for new and returning Cub Scouts Sept. 14 at the Caledonia Elementary School at 7 p.m. Potential Cub Scouts who miss the roundup meeting may still sign up at the monthly pack meeting on Sept. 23. Costs to join for the year is $12. Cub Scouts were started in 1916 in response to demands by younger boys who wanted to join the Boy Scouts. Cub Scouting was designed by Robert S. Baden-Powell who earlier established the Boy Scouts in England in 1907. Cub Scouting is carefully designed to meet the needs of younger boys ages 7-10. Caledonia has the honor of having had a continuous Boy Scout trop since 1922 and a Cub Scout Troop since 1958. This month, Caledonia Pack 3202 completes its 400th month as a pack, and its fifth contimous year as a nationally recognized “quality unit.” The purpose of Cub Scouting is to establish a pro­ gram to provide worthwhile leisure time activities for children for first through fifth grade. Cub Scouting focuses on helping a child tie into their homes, church, school and later to Boy Scouting. This is done through support of the family. developing interests and skills, providing an ad­ vancement plan, reaching out in their community, and teaching duty to God and country while learning selfrd iance. Some of the things local Cub Scouts did last year were parent accomplied overnight campouts, sailing the “ra­ ingutter regatta,” Scouting for Food, the Pinewood Der by and Cub Scout Day Camp. Cub Scouts has six ranks. Tiger Cubs (first grade). Bob­ cat. Wolf. Bear (second to third grade). Webelos and Ar­ row of Light (fourth and fifth). The Cub Scouts meet two weekdays per month with their denand meet with entire pack for awards and entertain­ ment on the third Thursday of the month. Due to many scouts graduating into Boy Scouts troop this year, many open­ ings exist for parent leaders. This year the Cub master is Jim Spencer (868-7055). Den leaders, who oversee the bi­ monthly activities of five or six boys, ensure each boy in their den completes the re­ quirements for advancement in rank. Once these McFall students got to their room with the help of several moms, getting settled in and meeting new friends is the next step. Rain doesn’t dampen kids spirit The scouts are sponsored by the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Low numbers bother Scot boys’ cross-country coach With four returning starters and three new boys on the team, Caledonia cross-country coach John Soderman says he worries about the chances of his team repeating as O-K Gold Champs this year. “If one of our top five run­ ners falls to an injury or and illness, our lack of numbers will concern me,” the coach said. The team last year went 110, winning the O-K Gold championship. Region B Championship and being rated 10th best in the state. The four returners, all se­ niors. for Soderman. who is in his 18th year as coach, are Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Pete Parbel, Ben Lilliie, Ben Potgeter and Todd Striplin. Parbel will be expected again to lead the team. He has already won recognition as conference and regional indi­ vidual champion. So far this season, Soderman’s team has beaten East Grand Rapid, 15-40 with all five scoring runners plac- TK graduate is teaching in Hawaii high school Doug Fox, a 1987 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate, left Aug. 18 for the Hawaiian Island of Kauai to leach for a year. Fox. who received his Audit shows drunk driving crackdown effective When the Michigan Legislature nearly two years ago passed legislation that cracked down heavily on drunk drivers, lawmakers hoped the stringent changes would curtail the un­ necessary deaths and injuries caused by alcohol. A 1992 audit of the tough legislation indicates the new law has been quite effective. Since 1991. arrests of drunk drivers in Michigan has plummeted nearly 12 percent. This is great news for Michigan. Drunk drivers put not only their own lives at risk, but also the lives of those who share the roadways with them. How many times have been been greeted in the early morning hours by a news story about the death of a child, teenager or parent due to the recklessness of a drunk driver? The five-bill, bipartisan package that went into effect on New Year’s Day of 1992 aimed to snuff out these seemingly neve-ending sad stories. The new law called for a minimum six-month suspension for a first time drunk driving conviction. Licenses will be revoked if a second conviction occurs w ithin seven years and up to five years behind bars and $5,000 in fines for a third conviction in 10 years. In fact, a driver arrested for drunk driving loses his or her plastic license on the spot, and a temporary paper one is provided to replace it. According to the audit, judges are suspending drunk drivers’ licenses upon conviction. It is interesting to note the number of convictions is nearly identical to the number of arrests in 1992. One of the other requirements of the new law w as that all of these cases be resolved within 77 days of arrest And though skeptics of the law feared this provision would logjam the courts, more than 99 percent of the 57,731 arrests made in 1992 moved through the sy stem and were finalized within that time period. Though law enforcement agencies are busier than ever due to the changes, the new law is working. In a recent survey of nearly 1.000 police offices, judges and prosecutors. 72 percent said they believe the no-nonsense law has been a strong deterrent. Since the audit is required annually under the law. we will be able to analyze the law’s effectiveness in the coming years. I am sure the successes of the past 20 months w ill continue and multiply, making Michigans’ streets safer to travel Senator Posihumus lives with his wife and four children m Alto, where he farms 400 acres. ing in the top five. 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ANYTIME e*SQQ NO COUPON NEEDED V LIMITED TIME OFFER - SAME VALUE OR LESS -_________ Large 14” Pizza$egg Pepperoni 3 No Coupon Needed Limited Time Offer PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Special Sauce* and I00X Real Cheew HMf s whar ova cvsTotieas SAT ABOUT FAMS PIZZA tt on M-37 north of Middleville • Open 7 Days a Week Call 795-3640 or 891*1287 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sal. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-09-14.pdf 680bca061a40aa517d1e74d2fe22a9ba PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas T20th Year No. 295 / September 14, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 HUSTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Middleville planners set four public hearings before Oct. 5 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission set four public bearings for the Tuesday, Oct. 5, meeting. During last Tuesday’s meeting, the commission reviewed a rezoning request, an ordinance change, and discussed the proper zoning for five lots recently annexed from Thornapple Township. The topic of the first hear­ ing. scheduled for 7 p.m . will be to change the village's master land use map to ac­ commodate a rczoning (the topic of the second heariong to begin at 7:15) of a parcel that was sold by the village to Vince Meaney He is requesting that the two acres that are located just off Irving Road and next to Ski Hill and the Wellhead Protection property be zoned for medium density — multi­ family dwellings (R-3). Meaney has not made any definite plans for the property and is just exploring possible uses of the land. "I’m leaning toward putting in duplexes or apartment buildings,’’ Meaney said. "The R-3 zoning would ac­ commodate either of those options.” The present zoning of the property is for light industrial. The commission felt that the best use for the land would be residential. A rezoning of R-3 would also bring the neighboring property to the west into com­ pliance because of an existing three-plex. Under this proposal, two other parcels on State Road, just east of Lescoa. would be rezoned to single-family residential (R-2). The subject of the third public hearing that is schedul­ ed at 7:30 pm. is to change the zoning ordinance on mobile homes outside mobile home parks. The subject of treating mobile homes differently than other residents has become a heated topic. "Based on recent court cases and recent stale legisla­ tion in regards to mobile home parks and mobile home hous­ ing in general, it may be wise for us to change the wording of this section so we are not explicitly holding mobile homes to a separate, higher standard than we are for tradi­ tional stick built homes.” said Village Planner Mark VanderPlocg The proposed change in the ordinance would apply to all single-family dwellings. Items in the ordinance change include minimum width, length, floor area, ceil­ ing height requirements; homes must be on a perma­ nent foundation; lot area and placement of the home must conform to village or­ dinances; the home must have a sanitary sewer system, either public or private; and homes must meet the minimum provisions of the National Manufactured Hous­ ing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 The final public heating for the evening is scheduled at 7:45 p.m.. on rezoning pro­ perty on Grand Rapids Street that was annexed from Thor­ napple Township. The five parcels of property just north of Sinke's were zoned residential by the township. There are homes on three of them and the other two are vacant. The commission is propos­ ing that those lots be zoned as low density residential (R-l). Three of the lots are 60 feet by 132 feet, and the other two are 66 feet by 132 feet. They are all smaller than the size re­ quirements for single-family dwellings. But. they do comp­ ly by the grandfather clause that applies to existing lots for record in other business last week, the Planning Commission ap­ proved a site review plan from Bradford White for a second addition to its facility. This would be located next to a new storage area and the existing assembly plant. The 6l-by-60 foot structure would provide easy access to the storage area and would serve as additional storage. 121 S CHURCH ST mSTlMS. Mi 49CS6 1893 Court asked to confirm legality of petitions C-3 citizens’ group files suit against Caledonia Twp. Board by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A citizens’ group filed suit Sept. 3 against the Caledonia Township Board, asking Kent County District Court to order a township referendum on an April Township Board decision. “The main issue of the lawsuit is over what the township clerk told us was the deadline for submitting the petitions (for the referen­ dum),” said John Potter, at­ torney for the Concerned Citizens of Caledonia (C3). The group contends that the township should honor its referendum petitions, which were submitted June 10 in ac­ cordance with the deadline set by Township Clerk Pat Snyder. C3 was asking for a referen­ dum on the Township Board’s 4-3 approval of the Country View Estates planned unit development (PUD) at 60th and Buttrick. Though the 234 valid signatures on the petitions far exceeded the 176 required to force an election, the petitions were ruled “untimely” and therefore invalid by the township's attorney after the deadline date had been ques­ tioned by Country Estates developer Doug Bouma. Snyder had set the deadline as falling 30 days after newspaper publication of the PUD ord i nance . but Township Attorney James Brown ruled that the law should be interpreted to mean the deadline falls 30 days after the meeting at which the or­ dinance actually was passed. Using the April 21 meeting date instead of the ordinance's subsequent publication date to set the deadline meant that C3’s petitions had been turned in late, therefore they were invalid. C3, however, believes that because it followed the direc­ tions of the clerk, its petitions should be honored and the referendum held. In its suit, the officers and members of C3 contend that the township has a legal duty to submit the Country View Estates PUD to a referendum election and the group re­ H quests the court command the Township Board to carry out this obligation. "We believe that what the township attorney said about the petitions is not law. but opinion." said Potter. "This case should establish some case law in the county on how many days are allowed in fil­ ing a petition in Kent Coun­ ty,” he said. The original controversy did not concern petitions, however, but the average lot size in the 66-acre Country View Estates PUD. Neighbors objected to the 38-unit development because the average lot size does not meet the two-acre require­ ment of the rural residential zone. C3 maintained that the township was side stepping the zoning ordinance and us- Sh Sult fllad, Pago 6 The main issue of the lawsuit is over what the township clerk told us was the deadline for submitting the petitions. — Attorney John Potter Caledonia parents form Neighborhood Watch program by Barbara Gail S/q/T Writer It’s a simple old-fashioned notion that has come around again. Neighbors take care of each other With that idea in mind, a group of Caledonia Village residents are forming a Neighborhood Watch pro­ gram designed to prevent “negative” events in their community. "This has not been sparked by any bad incident.” ex­ plained organizer Maggie Ruple. "This is not a crime’ watch, but a neighborhood watch. We want to prevent any incidents or situations from spoiling what we have.” "The group is not ‘reac­ tive.’ but ‘proactive,’” agreed Steve Antecki, who also is helping organize the program. Caledonia residents Steve Antecki and Maggie Ruple are heading the new Neighborhood Watch program in the village. Sarah Ruple joins her mom for this photo. “We’d rather think about preventing any problems than waiting until something might happen to take action." Antecki explained that about 18 residents from all around the village so far have met to discuss the program. Another meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday. Sept. 22, at the Caledonia Village-Township Hall, 250 Maple. Parents are asked not to br­ ing children »o the meeting. The group ai ready has com­ municated with the Kent County Sheriffs Department, which has been very receptive to the Neighborhood Watch effort. Antecki said. Someone from the Sheriffs Department will be on hand at the Sept. 22 meeting to help answer questions, explain some crime prevention and to do child watch training. "We’re hoping to get more volunteers," Antecki said ‘‘You don’t have to be home all the time to par­ ticipate. but just be willing to go through the training and get that poster in your win­ dow, saying you’re a member of the Neighborhood Watch. “Just having the posters in the window has been proven to be a deterrent to crime, ’ ’ he said. "Bad things don’t happen as often when criminals know people are looking out for each other. "Belonging means that when you are home, you’re willing to look out for your neighbors' property and their kids, as well as your own.” He explained that the pro­ gram works by dividing the village into sectors with a "captain" in each sector, so­ meone who is willing to field calls in case a resident in that area has a concern. Depending on what has hap­ pened. the block captain can either pass information along to the rest of the network, or get in touch immediately with the sheriff, if the resident hasn't already done so. "We know that by calling as a member of the Caledonia Neighborhood Watch, the call will carry a little more weight with the Sheriff s Depart­ ment," Antecki said “That, in turn, might result in a quicker response to the concern.” But not all concerns may need to involve an immediate call for law enforcement, Ru­ ple noted. ‘‘Let’s suppose a parent notices a strange car in the Sw Neighborhood, Pago 2 In This Issue... • McDonald’s submits site plan for Caledonia location • CHS students get a glimpse of 360-year-old treasures • Yankee Springs public water now contaminated • CHS senior parents to sponsor fundraiser at Pagnao’s �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 14, 1993 Village to consider application at Sept. 28 hearing McDonald’s submits site plan for Caledonia mall location by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Golden Arches soon may be glowing in the Caledonia skyline. The McDonald’s Corp­ oration has submitted a preliminary site development plan to Caledonia Village for a restaurant to be located on a 1.86-acre parcel in the Caledonia Village Centre, just north of the Old Kent Bank The Village Planning Commission has set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, for resi­ dents to comment on the fast­ food giant's request, which re­ quires an amendment to the Village Centre planned unit development (PUD) ordi­ nance. Roger DeHoek, a real estate representative for McDonald's, said that the plan is to locate a full-service restaurant with a drive- through window at the Caledonia site. Customers would have ac­ cess to the restaurant from the existing service roads between Old Kent and Hastings City banks, so there would be no need for new curb cuts on M-37. A play area is not planned at this time, DeHoek said, but the store will be completely landscaped and meet all the McDonald's standards. It will seat about 45 people and em­ ploy about 70 full- and parttime personnel. "We'd be looking to hire area people for some of those positions," he noted. He said McDonald's sees the growing Caledonia area as an ideal place to locate a new facility, especially since there are few fast-food restaurants in the vicinity. "McDonald's is a familyoriented business that is al­ ways very involved in the community," DeHoek said. "We believe well be an asset to Caledonia." If all goes smoothly and the request is approved, construc­ tion probably would begin in the spring, he said. Village Planner Mark Sisson of W & W Engineering and Science said that he will complete his review of the McDonald's application and prepare his recommendations for the Village Planning Commission to consider in time for the public hearing. The commission will listen to public comment and then decide whether or not to rec­ ommend the Village Council approve the PUD amendment that would allow the McDonald's to be constructed. The hearing will be held in the Village-Township Hall, 250 Maple. Caledonia Twp. officials clarify sewer expansion procedure by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Residents of the CampauKettle Lake area might be worried needlessly A musinderstanding seems to exist about the possible ex­ pansion of the Campau l^ake sewer system, said Caledonia Township Supervisor Tom Garbow Tuesday. “Some of our residents seem to believe that the (sewer expansion) plan discussed last spring is a sure thing, and that the township is forging ahead with the first possibilities outlined by our engineers,'' he said. “We’d like to reassure those residents that no deci­ sion will be made without fur­ ther discussion with them.” Expansion of the Campau Lake system, which services only a portion of the homes around the lake, has been under discussion for some time. Engineers have looked at the possibilities of not only servicing the rest of the homes on Campau and Kettle Lakes, but also someday servicing properties neighboring the lakes. At a June 24 information meeting on the sewer expan­ sion, residents who could be included in the future district said they would like more data H We’d like to reassure... re sidents that no decision will be made without further discussion with them. J 5 — Tom Garbow from the Kent County Health Department on the condition of existing private septic systems in the lakes area. They also asked township engineers to provide more op­ tions for the residents to look at regarding the costs and scope of such an expansion. “We are waiting for that in­ formation to come back,” said Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries. “We probably won’t get anything until the end of October.” Garbow said that after all the data has been received, the Campau-Kettle Lake Sewer Committee will meet and set another public meeting when the new information can be conveyed to the residents. “The township engineers are reviewing at least three different options for sewer in that area,” Garbow said. “Each has a different cost factor that must be figured. “I’d like to make very clear that in no way will we move ahead with any sewer expan­ sion without discussing all the information, all the possibilities, with the residents in that area. ” Garbow said that residents in the possible new sewer district will be notified about the next public meeting regar­ ding the project. Birds of a feather fish together A great blue heron enjoys a day off work by sharing his Campbell Lake ter­ ritory with some Labor Day fisherman who, in turn, shared some of their fish with him. Here, heron and human wait patiently for a ’bite.’ NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH 9 from front Group encourages neighbors to get to know each other neighborhood, that seems to be cruising around a lot that day. “The parent could im­ mediately notify the block captain, who in turn will notify the rest of the network. Then everyone in the village will be keeping an eye out for this car, and warning the kids about it, just in case. “But if it really is suspicious, we can call the sheriff as the Neighborhood Watch, not just as one parent.” “That doesn’t mean that an individual shouldn't call the police immediately, if he or she sees something wrong,” Antecki added quickly. “And the Watch provides the Sheriffs Department a connection with us, too, in case there’s a problem headed our way. “We could get a call, for instance, that a wave of rob­ beries seems to be branching out our way. Through our net­ work, we can easily let everyone know very quickly to be on the lookout and to take some preventive measures in our own homes. ” Communication with the police isn’t the only advantage to a Neighborhood Watch pro­ gram, Antecki said. “One of the advantages of belonging to the group is the education we can get from law-related officials and from other neighborhood associations.” Ruple and Antecki said that the group is planning some fund-raisers, such as raffles, but also hopes to promote some events like book sales, where vendors can sell security-related books and products. “And we want this to have some fun to it, too,” Antecki said. “We want to see neighbors get to know each other better, to feel comfor­ table with each other and to be able to communicate. “That creates not only a more pleasant neighborhood on a day-to-day basis, but also the way to know if there is something wrong going on in the neighborhood. ” Ruple and Antecki urged village residents to attend the Sept. 22 meeting and get in­ volved as the program is being organized. “We’re open to sugges­ tions. If people have ideas, this is their chance to put them forward,” Ruple said. “As we grow, we want to keep the atmosphere we have here.” she emphasized. “We want to show the citizens that we’re serious about this.” Anyone with questions about the organization or the meeting should contact either Ruple at 891-0188, or Antecki at 891-9401. CHS senior parents to sponsor special fundraiser at Pagano’s Sept. 24 Parents of the Class of 1994 are sponsoring a fund-raiser Friday, Sept. 24, for the seniors' graduation party in conjunction with Pagano’s Restaurant. Tickets are being sold for $5 each to enjoy a pizza and pop party at the restaurant after the varsity football game against Cedar Springs (ap­ proximately 10 p m ). All proceeds will benefit the graduation party, which is put on each year by the seniors’ parents Tickets will be sold in ad­ vance by the parents on a firstcome. first-serve basis. Tickets can be purchased by contacting parents of seniors. They also will be sold at the Sept. 17 football game and al the concession stand during the Sept. 23 varsity girls’ home basketball game Tickets will not be sold at the restaurant or at the door The number of tickets is limited, so anyone interested in attending the party should buy early, warned Norm Caskey. chairman of the fundraising committee. Tickets also can be ordered by calling 891-1946 after 5 p.m. SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. doctor of optometry 133 E Main St., Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 14, 1993 / Page 3 Residential PUD, rezoning, up for comment Caledonia Twp. planning group sets public hearing dates county requires.” by Barbara Gall Newhof said he did not Staff Writer A rezoning request to allow think the present plan will al­ storage units and an upscale low for that width on all lots. bousing project will share the Fie voted against approval of Caledonia Planning Com­ the preliminary plan in August. mission agenda Oct. 4. Commissioner Scott The commission agreed Tuesday to hold two public Veiling argued that the hearings that evening, one on developer knew of the a rezoning request to allow a commissioners’ concerns, and second storage building at early in the planning stages 6940 Whitneyville Road, and had dropped two lots from the the other on a new site plan. "Where is the flexibility of Thomapple River residential the PUD?" he asked. development. Fie said that the developer Despite commissioners' dif­ fering opinions on the project, has chosen not to change his members agreed to move for­ plan, and, after the public ward with a public hearing on hearing, if the commissioners the proposed 22.5-acre don’t like it, the project will Thomapple River Woods res­ get voted down. Fie also commented that the idential planned unit devel­ opment (PUD), to be located county health department will just south of the 76th Street- have to approve all septic Thomapple River Drive inter­ systems in the development, and that the developer, Mark section. The commissioners' Flarmsen of Westmark, has said that he will retain control concern with the project is a familiar one lately: lots that of the placement of all houses do not in some way meet the to be constructed in the pro­ requirements of the zoning ject. Veiling also emphasized ordinance, which for this development is R-l (low- that by simply following the R-l zoning. Harmsen legally density, single-family). The commissioners' main could map out more lots on the parcel than the 15 he was debate Tuesday was over lot width, rather than actual area. asking for in the more attrac­ Although three of the pro­ tively laid-out PUD. The commission, however, posed parcels are under the 40,000-square-foot area re­ did agree on most other as­ quirement for the zoning dis­ pects of the proposed PUD trict, other lots in the 15-site ordinance, and decided to go development far exceed this ahead with the public hearing, requirement, making the aver­ since the developer already knew that the commission did age lot size about 1.5 acre. Commissioner Jim Newhof held firm to his argument that the lots should at least meet the 150-foot width require­ ment, even if they didn't all come in at the 40,000-squarefoot area requirement. "Averaging lot size is ac­ by Barbara Gall ceptable," he said, "but I be­ Staff Writer lieve that we should require The Caledonia Township the 150 feet so that there is room for wells and septic and Planning Commission last the back-up drain field the week approved a special use not unanimously approve of the plan. Harmsen was not present at the meeting. Since much of the parcel is in the Thomapple River flood plain and a portion also is des­ ignated as wetlands, the de­ veloper must comply with all township and state require­ ments governing those lands. The ordinance governing the project also includes the technical requirements of the zoning district, such as set­ backs and drainage, along with the restrictions on the Vera Hickok (left), manager at the Middleville Cappons, and Vickie Rick, one of homes to be imposed by the the Heritage Day organizers, place and stock the box for the Heritage Day Street developer himself. The ordinance will be Drawing entries. available in its entirety at the township office, if any resi­ dent wishes to read it before the public hearing. The commission also will store visit through the day of for Heritage Day by Margaret Fowler take public comment Oct. 4 The hourly draw ings will be the event. Staff Writer on a rezoning request submit­ Drawings will be done held at the stage on the cast Now is the time to signup ted by Rod Wanzer to build a for the Middleville Heritage hourly beginning at noon and end of Main Street. storage unit building on his Planning for the event is ending at 5 p.m. Winners Day prize drawing. property at 6940 Entry forms can be obtained must personally claim their finished, according to Whitneyville. just north of the at many of the area businesses prizes. Heritage Day Committee Nighthawk Restaurant. Any prizes that are not member Vickie Rick. and put into the blue boxes Activities are scheduled for Wanzer has already con­ that are designated for the claimed will be awarded through a special drawing at the entire morning and after­ structed one such building on drawing. noon beginning at 7 a m. with the parcel, for which he re­ Drawings for a variety of 5:30 p.m. Free gymnastic lessons. a pancake breakfast at the prizes will happen at the se­ ceived a variance in 1989. Adding a second building, cond Heritage Day. which is Lotto tickets and movie rental Middleville United Methodist however, requires rezoning scheduled for Saturday, Sept. specials are some of the items Church. A parade, craft txxXhs. fixxi included in the drawing. the parcel from C-l commer­ 25. The prize drawing is just and games all are included in Those who want to enter cial to C-2 commercial to al­ can fill out one entry form per one of the activities planned the festivities. low this use. The commission set Oct. 18 for a public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments pro­ posed by the commission's Ordinance Review Committee. Signup now for Heritage Day drawing Caledonia Planning group approves special use permit lUm. R. Getty Realty COMPLETE REAL ESTATE and BUILDING SERVICE 117 E. MAIN ST. / MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 MIDDLEVILLE Restored Victorian home, 4 bdrms., 2 stairways to 2nd floor, solid oak doors and trim, very nicely landscaped. MIDDLEVILLE 3 8 acre country setting. 3 bdrms., l‘A baths, 24x36 pole building, horse barn, nicely landscaped and close to town. permit allowing Ronald Duryea, 9520 Vincent, to construct a third accessory building on his four-acre parcel. Township ordinance requires the special use when adding the third building on a parcel of three or more acres in the rural residential district. Duryea said the buildings already on his property are a small pole bam and a small shed. He told the commission that he wished to construct a 30-by 40-foot pole barn to store either a vehicle or a trailer. He said he will screen the building with trees. No person spoke at the public hearing, nor were any letters sent to the commission about the request. Planner Mark VanderPloeg recommended approval, and the commission agreed, approving Duryea's request with the single condition that the bam not be used for any business operation The Planning Commission has the authority to grant special use permits, so the request does not have to be approved by the Township Board. - COUNTRY HOME SITES Many 2 to 10 acre sites to choose from in the Middleville area. CALL US TODAY! Ph. (616) 795-3389 E REALTOR- WM. R. GETTY Broker PAUL A* GETTY Soles 795-7513 795-2594 BINGO America® Lepta Pwt 1305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • E*riy Bird - 6.30 p.m. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 14, 1993 Neighbors With... NORMA VELDERMAN Well, I just finished my Braille lesson this afternoon. George Kramer is the instruc­ tor and is such a good teacher He has a wonderful sense of humor, and catches exactly what I am doing wrong. And is he so patient and observing. For example, I am suddenly having trouble remembering “P” and so he put next week’s lesson on cassette tope, listing all the words with “P” in them. Then, just as he was leaving, he suddenly said for me to punch exit with the stylus ‘Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, etc. ” and to fill a whole page with it. The paper is special and every single letter has to be hand punched. I am going to have to work at least an hour in the morning and afternoon to master just that letter. One thing he said was that I was making too many mistakes and he wanted me to stop and let it rest. Friday I have my mobility lesson and we will be storting at the beauty parlor, “Hair We Are.” and will be walking down East Main, over the bridge and up the West Main hill to the light. Boy. on the north side of the street sidewalks are sure uneven. and the marking at the in­ tersection at the light is very hard to catch with my very limited vision. Carol says that 1 should check with whoever is responsible to do a repain­ ting job. because it is dangerous for the school children. We do have a cross­ ing guard, but she said so­ meone should correct the trouble. She is always right at my shoulder ready to prevent my getting hurt, and so it is not too dangerous for me. But it could be for others. 1 thank all of you folks for the wonderful support that you have taken time to tell me about. There are some days that I get so discouraged and want to sit down and sulk. Then as I am working on the mobility, some of you come out of the stores or honk at me to say hi and to keep up the good work. You have no idea how rich I feel after you so thoughtfully let me know how much you enjoy my- column. My hus­ band says I talk too much about myself. I do. that is very true, but if I can help just one person to snap out of their depression over their troubles that will make me feel so good. Thanks to all of you. my Community Family. Russ Bender went up to Weidman Sunday to spend the day with daughter Joan. They had a very good time with their granddaughter, her hus­ band and baby from Texas. They visited Russ Wednes­ day. They are both doctors. He was looking forward to their visit. Quite a few of you did not answer when I called, so you may still be on vacation. Some just enjoyed a very relaxing weekend. It is fall now and then comes winter. It seems to come so quickly and stay so long. Betty Newman said that son Paul came and took her to Grand Haven to see the ship Nina on Saturday Lois Bremer said that Satur­ day they went to visit son Dave arid Colleen, then went on up to Hougton to attend son Ken’s church and then went home. Elaine Northrop said they had a very nice and relaxing weekend, the sort to help recharge your batteries for the coming days. I met Mae Bowerman at Dr Brown’s office and she can’t bend too much for eight weeks to help the cracked vertebrae heal. And she really should'! go outdoors without a walker and then she must be very careful. Otherwise, she is busy working on her crafts that she will take with her to Florida. Bob and Donna Kenyon left Thursday and came home Tuesday from a trip up around the bridge. Bill and Neva Kenyon spent the weekend at Gun Lake with Ray and Joanna Miller at their cottage. Then they all took in the Prairieville Farm Days and had a good time from Fri­ day through Monday. Mary Noah said that daughter Mary VanderWal went up north to Crystal Mountain to play golf with friends from Battle Creek. Virginia Root said that Sun­ day they had the Harrison Reunion at Pat and Judy's home. They had a big pole bam that could hold picnic tables and chairs, as well as an Continued on noxt page— LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........9:45 a.m., 11:00a.m. & 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock v Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Awana...................................................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11:00 service "Set an example. In speech tn Hte. In love, In taltn and in purtty." 1 Timothy 4J2 TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director Worship Service..... 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock \ latest' 7495 Cacade Rd., S.E. at 36th St. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49546 Ministers are. Thomas D. Keizer Allan J. Ween ink • W. Fred Graham Service Time............... ~................ 10:00 a.m. Church School............................... 11:15 a.m. Phone 942-2751 Pastor Scott Taylor MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED "People Who Care" 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville, V2 mile west of stop light Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St •891-8661 111 Church Street 'The Church where everybody 5 somebody, and Jesus Christ is Lord" 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School...............1000 a m. Morning Worship........... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7 00 p.m. Rovle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - Phone 795-7076 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults. High Sclwxii Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages - Worship 10:00 am nday School I 15 a.m Wednesday "Family Night" 6:00 p.m Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Pastor Jeffrey Let Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night "Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 (The (Did 3Iime ^rtliodisf (Church Services — Sunday School 1000a.m. Morning Worship.............................. 1100a.m Evening Worship .................... 600 p.m. Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning services, Caraway St. puppet ministry for K-4th during evening services Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School.......... 9:45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 1100 am “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School......................................... 1115am. Sunday Morning Worship.................8:30 a m. Sunday School......................................... $45a-m Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH SrunOai School......................................9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10 30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship...................... 6-00 p.m. Aea Midweek Prayer & Bibie Study...... 7-00 pm 9ov ’Mbam Dobson aosKr Steve Jaaaon. Koufi °as&! Mae jjoney tAscDe Peace Reformed Church 891-8028 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................................. 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor ‘ Rev. James Cusack Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Sunday School.................................. 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship............10:30 a.m. Evening Service................................ 6:00p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Reaching People With Christ Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. . fSfcdtofr 4i? 5 Church School. Sunday........................... 10:00am Monung Worship........ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.......... 6.00 p m. Wed Fellowship......... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 14, 1993 / Page 5 Thornapple Kellogg elementary open houses draw big crowd Open houses were held at the three Thornapple Kellogg elementary schools in Middleville last Thursday. Parents had the opportunity to meet their kids’ teachers and see some of the projects that are already being worked on. Samples of the goodies that are being sold for the Parent and Elementary Teachers fundraiser were offered to open house goers. Information meetings scheduled for beginning orchestra parents Sept. 28 Caledonia Schools or­ chestra director Pete DeLille has scheduled an information meeting for parents of poten tial fourth grade orchestra students al 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 28 Fourth-graders each year have the opportunity to sign up for the beginning string or­ chestra. the first step in the K-12 orchestra program. The Sept 28 meeting will focus on answering parents' questions and explaining prac­ tice times, concert dates and instrument rentals, said DeLille. A representative from the Christian Music Center in Grand Rapids also will be on hand to discuss the store's in­ strument leasing program. Parents may sign a lease agreement that evening, if they wish. DeLille said that interested fourth-graders now are being tested and fit for string in­ struments at their individual elementary schools. Test results will be available at the Sept. 28 meeting, he said. Anyone who cannot attend the meeting, but who is in­ terested in the orchestra pro­ gram. should contact DeLille through the Caledonia High School office at 891-8129. NEIGHBORS, continued from Page 4 area for games of all kinds. Sunday was rainy, but they had such a good time. They had 50 members of the family there. Florence Fiala said that the Literary Club was going out to Green Lake for Wednesday noon dinner. Katie Wieringa said that she and Ed were hosts for the Gaines U.B Church NEW (Beginning Sept. 19) 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Children s Church will be provided in the 11:00 service. Sheehan family reunion at their home Sunday. There were 88 members of the fami­ ly there, watching all the new ones and finding out what is happening to everyone. Etta VanSickle, Mary Ann Boersma and Lois McWhinney went up north to Newberry and then came back down to the Van Sickle home, going out for one meal, visiting ail around and doing just exactly what they felt like doing. Bessie and Carol Neiman were up to Dorothy's over the weekend. Liz Hart said that they took daughter Cathy to U of M on Saturday and then went back Sunday to see if she had settl­ ed in. Cathy and Don Williamson went to Stacy’s, and the rest of the time they just relaxed. Betty and Bob White have been trailering and fishing. They took two of their grand­ sons up with them this last week, so you know bow much sitting they couldn't get in. Well, folks, I guess that is it for this week. Love you, and a great big hug to all of you. Sunday, September 19 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Peace Reformed Church Schedule of Events.4.00-5:50- Games, Clowns, Pony Rides Petting/Looking Zoo 5-50 - 6:15 - Hot dogs *n more 6:15 - 6:30 - Singing 6:30 - 700 - Caraway St Puppet Presentation (For ages 4 yrs - 4th Grade) tyim tyedi Page Elementary physical education teacher John Dussia gave a mini-lesson on how to do the Heimlich maneuver. Kids were encouraged to try It themselves. < Cl-IN SATURMV,5EPTE®ER25 VCR CLEANING - $15 FREE ES WES ON REPAIRS 1 1 :OO AM 4:00 PM d^OVIES • GAMESS/ VCR SERVICE 4695 N.Middleville Rd (M-37) Middleville 795-2225 (Across from Pastoors) Hours: Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm Sun - Fri 11am - 9pm �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 14, 1993 Diver shares story of sunken Danish galleon CHS students get a glimpse of 300-year-old Spanish treasures by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Bars of gold and silver. Pounds of raw emeralds. Golden dishes, coins, chains and jewelry. Intricately worked incense­ burners and religious items. Daggers and dueling foils. These treasures from the New World that 353 years ago were destined for the Spanish treasury, lay buried at sea un­ til a team of researchers and divers in 1985 located the ruins of the lost Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha. So far, $4<X) million worth of treasure has been recovered from the remains of the Atocha, which finally was located some 20 miles west of Key West in about 60 feet of water Her discovery capped an in­ tensive 16-year search spon­ sored by Mel Fisher and fund­ ed by investors who believed the long-lost treasures of the Atocha would be found at last Caledonia High School Spanish and World Studies students last week got a glimpse into this often tedious and frustrating search that ended in the excitement of locating one of the world's great historic treasures. Andy Matroci. who worked as a diver with the project for 10 years, gave the students a first-hand account of the search operation along with slides of some of the treasure itself. He explained to the students what happened to the Atocha in 1622 after she sailed with a fleet from Havana. Cuba, laden with treasure gathered from throughout the Spanish colonies in Mexico and Cen­ tral and South America. “In 1622, sailors had longitude but not latitude, so the Spanish fleet would keep land in sight as long as possi­ ble,” he said. The route from Havana, therefore, followed what are now the Florida Keys to the Frame a Memory 11 Custom Framing Photos, Art, Posters, Needlework, Awards and More WE DO ALTERATIONS & SEWING MACHINE REPAIR ^^tRAINBOWS END Yarn, Craft & Variety HOURS Mon Fri 9 to 8. Sal. 9 to 5 30 Caledonia Village Centre 891-1106 present city of St. Augustine. From there, the ships sailed to Bermuda, and then steered a straight course across the Atlantic to Spam. This time, however, the fleet sailed straight into a hur­ ricane. which sank five ships, including the Atocha and her sister treasure ship the Santa Margarita. Before the Spanish could recover the Atocha's cargo, a second storm broke the ship apart even further, and the re­ mains of the Atocha were never located until 1985. But fortunately. Matroci said, the Spanish kept meticulous records of their ships, and even the building contract for the Atocha still exists. For the last 300 years, he said, the search for the Atocha had been centered near to­ day s Matecumbe Key. but Fisher's researcher located a reference indicating the the wreck as being near the Mar­ quesas Keys, which are west of Key West. In 1972. the team located an anchor from the Atocha along with a crushed silver cup. Then, in 1975. nine of the ship’s 18 bronze cannons were found. With the discovery of the remains of the Santa Maragarita in 1980. attention shifted to that site, and the search for the Atocha did not resume until 1982. Three years following the 8.5-mile “trail” of carefully recovered artifacts finally led to the 1985 discovery of the ruins of the Atocha herself. Matroci explained to the students that the mud that had hardened around the ship and its artifacts actually preserved them over the centuries. He also said that the expedi­ tion carefully recorded the finding and location not only of each artifact, but also of each timber of the ship. The crew, the office staff and the investors were paid with a carefully figured share NOW is the time to put in your LAWN! You can do it yourself with our rental equipment and save $$$ money. 4 Wheel Drive Tractor and Attachments Excavator ALL NEW EQUIPMENT 4WD Tractor w/Loader.......... 3 PT Hitch Rototiller................ Landscape Rake.................... Rear Blade............................. Gill Pulverizer.......................... Bobcat Skidsteer Loader ... Trencher.................................. Mini Excavator (8 foot).......... Caledonia Rent All 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 OPEN Monday-Saturday 8 a m. to 5:30 p.m. H3000 $75°° $3500 $3500 day *6500 day day H3000 $3O°o H5500 day day Special on Delivery & Pick Up Service within 15 Miles $25°° Diver Andy Matroci displays some of the artifacts he received as payment for helping locate the treasure-laden Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, which in 1622 sank about 20 miles from Key West. Matroci told of the search for the Atocha Thursday during a special program for CHS history and Spanish students. of the treasure, Matroci said. While both the state of Florida and the U.S. government tried to claim a share, court deci­ sions awarded the entire treasure to the crew, he said. However, though more ar­ tifacts await recovery, the area two years ago was named a national marine site. This means no one presently can work at the Atocha site. “We are trying to get the Atocha ‘grandfathered’ (out of that decision) because there is more to be recovered,” Matroci said. He emphasized to the students that while discover­ ing such a treasure is very ex­ citing, the crew often went without pay and investors did not get any return during the search. “You don’t make money doing this until something is sold,” he reminded them. Matroci allowed some ar­ tifacts from the ship to be passed among the students. The square spike used in the ship's construction, the gold coins, a gold disk and the gold “money chain” he brought don’t look like they had been buried in mud and water for over 300 years. Today’s technology has restored them and provides us new information about a culture that existed centuries ago. the diver said. “The information from such a ship is more than just treasure.” said Matroci. who now is working near Guam searching for another lost ship. “It’s a look into another time. We can sec their weapons, what they ate, the jewelry they wore “You really can't put a price on the historical value of this discovery.” SUIT FILED, continued from front page— ing the PUD process to get around the lot size requirement. Members said they feared allowing the undersized lots in this development would establish a precedent for future projects. They also voiced concerns at public hearings over possible traffic problems, contaminating ground water, overcrowding the schools, and most of all, spoiling the rural environment of die neighborhood. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission, however, twice recommended the board approve Country View, stating that the flex­ ibility of the PUD concept allows some give and take bet­ ween the township and the developer to work out the best plan for both. In return for gaining a few more lots. Bourn a must pave a section of 60th Street and pro­ vide landscaped berms around the development to blend it with the rural area He also must lay out the project with a pond, common green space and a dry hydrant for area fire protection. The Planning Commission also noted that the soils in the area will tolerate the density of the development, which is less than what is proposed for that area in the township’s master land use plan. The development also would help the township meet its mandate to provide a diver­ sity of housing for its residents, the commission noted. Caledonia Township’s new supervisor, Tom Garbow, is not named in the suit, and said that while he does not look forward to fighting township residents in court, he did not care to comment on the lawsuit. “I don’t feel 1 have enough information on the case to make a statement about it at this time,” he said. f Life Insurance The only way to live How tn you live with peace of mind now and in the future? Protect your family with a life insurance plan from Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan. Call for a prompt review of you insurance needs. *Jim Couchenour Making your future more predictable. 11611 S Hanover St., Suite 112, Hastings S FARM BUREAU Ph. 945-3443 B INSURANCE r STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health ► Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 14, 1993 / Page 7 Yankee Springs public water now chlorinated hy Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Customers in Yankee Spr­ ings Township are readjusting to their public water, which is now being chlorinated. The system had been operated without the use of chlorine, but routine water samples taken in July revealed an overgrowth “We flushed the entire system and sent another sam­ ple to the lab,” said Tom Rook who manages the Yankee Springs system. “Results from that sample came back as non-detected ” When the routine August samples were taken and sent to the lab, they tested positive again By law, four additional samples taken within 48 hours were sent, according to Rook Rook found that three of those samples also tested positive and water customers were notified to boil their water. Once again the system was flushed. Rook called for assistance from a licensed water operator to set up a chlorinator Samples again were sent to the lab and they came back non-detected Water cutomers were notified that the water was safe and a full report of the in­ cident was sent to each one at the end of August. Rook explained that chlorine has been injected into the system daily and will continue. In the meantime, he is working on becoming a licensed water systems operator Rook also brought a request for an extension of the public sewer for Oakwood Drive on the Cobb Lake channel for the Yankee Springs Township Board's consideration He did not have enough signatures yet to represent 51 percent of the owners So, his report was for board informa­ tion only The proposed extension would serve about 12 lots. One homeowner has re­ quested a hook up because of problems with an existing sep­ tic system. Another lot will not perk. Cost per lot for the hookup and construction of the exten­ sion is projected at approx­ imately $6,000 Rook asked that the board consider the possibilty of set­ ting up a special assessment district to help residents with that cost. In other recent business, the Yankee Springs Township Board: — Held a public hearing and then accepted Ordinance No. 47 which regulates cable. — Noted a complaint made by a Barlow Lake area resi­ dent about a neighbor operating a helicopter, using an area within 100 feet for taking off and landing. He could not find any ordinance or guidelines about the issue. Township Supervisor George London said he would check into the matter. — Posted a notice of a public hearing on Tuesday. Oct. 5, at the township hall. This hearing is being held by the State of Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources. The subject is a request to construct an elevated board­ walk through a wetland and a 50-foot fishing pier on Gun Lake. — Heard an update on the Barry County landfill situation from Trustee Mary Cook. She also said she would volunteer to be on a board that is being formed to help deal with the issue. — Approved the purchase of a new copter for the township hall for $8,580 from CSL That cost includes ink. paper and servicing for up to 72.000 copies or about three years. — OK’d the cost of remarking Hastings Point Road. Bowens Mill Road, and North Payne Lake Road at a cost of $780 The project should be completed by the end of October. Welcomed London back after he underwent heart surgery. He publicly thanked everyone for their support and cards. K’N^sSK'NIfS * Season Deals RV 1 Anti-Freeze $949 MB gallon Bar & Chain Oil $9" Yankee Springs Twp. to sit tight on sign permit BBBI gallon Ames by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board members plan to “sit tight” on a re­ quest to sign over the deed for a 24-foot wide strip of land that provides access to Cobb Lake. The petition was presented to the board at their meeting last Thursday. The essence of this request Lake-Culter Park Association has not been formed yet. The board's decision not to take action now comes in light of a two-year neighborhood dispute that is likely to end up in litigation. The neighborhood involves those property owners and residents in a plat on the east side of Cobb Lake in the Evans Lane area. Basically, the plat is divided H The neighborhood involves those property owners and residents in a plat on the east side of Cobb Lake in the Evans Lane area. ’5 was for the township to sign the property deed over to an association that would take possession of the property and cover the liability and the upkeep. One problem with this plan is that the association with the suggested name of the Evan’s Lane Association or the Cobb into front lots on the lake and back lots that must use the ac­ cess to get to the lake. Initially, the disagreement started when one resident put up a shed that those on the back lots felt obstructed their access. Several of the neighbors tried to convince the owner of the shed to move it. Appeals also were made to the Township Board to take action Because the dispute was limited to that neighborhood and the shed that was put up did not require a building per­ mit. the board felt that the responsibility for settling those problems was in the hands of the residents, accor­ ding to Township Supervisor George London. In the meantime, some of the residents did decide to take some action. On July 4, they physically moved the shed themselves. A fence was also put up in hopes of blocking the area so that the shed could not be moved back. That fence had to be taken down because of township zoning ordinances. Another area of contention is that some of the property owners claim they have been paying taxes and providing the upkeep of property right on the lake and should therefore own the beach that is suppos­ ed to be open to any residents in that plat. Back lot owners object, claiming that the beach has been “adversely possessed.” Though there has been no legal action taken yet. But in­ formation is being gathered and say they will be filing a lawsuit over the issue. “And until these issues are resolved, the Township Board will wait,” said London. I Rake 30” | 24” *G.99 *5.99 washer solvent 89S 1 Starters & Alternators $9Q95 FROM Ai W «• 1 Year Guarantee ! OPEN 7 DAYS | Mon. Fri. 8-8; Sat. 8-5; Sun. 9-3 1 western Auto ^^ SMALL ENGINE PARTS & SERVICE On M-37 In Caledonia - fe L9-J 891-1484 891-1484 ‘ 6^ >■<* ^McCULLOCH PRO MAC 3505AV 16 2.1 c.i. Engine Flag-Style Chain Brake/Hand Guard For more powerful operalion yoro^ Gear Driven Automatic Oiler • Primer Carburetor Prolesstonal slvle delivers even flow lo bar 4 chain SPECIAL EDITION Anti-Vibration Absorbs Shock SAVE $46.50 Caledonia Printing Moves... 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Bridesmaids were Annette Noffkc. Fredia Prysock, Julie Horski. Darcy Wolfgang, and Shen Yarger Groomsmen were Jim Furlong. Mike Gonzer. Brian Prysock. Jamie Mourer, and Mike Gutierrez Ushers were David Horski and Tom Newton Flower girls were Ashley Cole and Jody Hile Ring bearers were Sean Williams and Matt Strimbeck. Masters and mistresses of ceremony were Marvin and Peg Jacobs of Lainsburg and Gary and Tammie Wemette of Stanton. Anita is a graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed by Felpausch Shawn is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Ferris State University and is employed by Pennock Hospital. The bride is the daughter of Frank and Jo Coion of Lake Odessa. The groom is the son of Vince and Alice Wemette of Clarksville. The couple will make their home in Lake Odessa. SoT * RCJ1 Our NEW and LARGER Display IS Here! See our Reminder ad for details. MOMrPOP'S U NEW & USED APPLIANCES Phone 795-8950 I 500 Arlington (M-37) Middleville • (1000* South ol Gavin Chev.) OPEN Mon. ] ] io 8. TeM .Thur*.. Frt. 11 to 6: Wed 11 to 8. Sai. 9 io 3 Drenton-Ploeg united ENGAGEMENTS Rhodes-Cruttenden James and Noralee Rhodes of Dowling and Colin and Lou Ann Cruttenden of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Stacy Leigh Rhodes to Timothy Craig Cruttenden. The bride-elect is a 1988 Debra Dawn Ploeg and Mark Wiley Drenton ex­ changed wedding vows on June 26 at Gaines United Brethren Church of Caledonia. Parents of the couple are Ivan and Gladys Ploeg and Bruce and Judy Drenton. all of Middleville. The bride was attended by Carla Ploeg, who was maid of honor, Kimberly Belson and Jennifer Geukes, who were bridesmaids, and Leanne Lantinga, who was flower girl. Jeff Bender served as best man. Gordon Luintinga and Mike Sanford as groomsmen, and Jamie Sanford as ring bearer. Matt Ploeg and Bill Howard were ushers. Master and mistress of cermonies were Gerald and lllah Lynema, uncle and aunt of the bride. A reception followed at the Middle Villa Inn. Greenery. After a honemoon th Mackinac Island, the couple now reside in Grandville. We Don’t Call Them “TRAILERS’’ Anymore Our “trailer” Spring 1936 “The Sport” graduate of Hastings High School, attended Kellogg Community College and is employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance. The prospective bridegroom attended Valpraiso University and is pursuing a law enforcement degree at Kellogg Community College. He is a volunteer fireman for the City of Hastings and is employed with Cruttenden Electric. A May 28, 1994 wedding is planned. Hollenbeck-Ramos QMl. MIDDLEVILLE NEW LISTING - Spacious ranch on end of cul-de-sac, backs up to woods. Sliders to deck, 3 bedrooms, I '/> baths and full finished basement. Tastefully remodeled. Call Deb, 6238357. 489 HOLES V1M2-4. Supreme Value Plus F2M3. MIDDLEVILLE Sharp 4 bedroom multi-level on % acre. French door off dining area to large deck & fenced backyard. Finished basement with daylight window*. 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Inc Clder Mill Village Office 795-6006 _J Mr. and Mrs Larry Hollenbeck of Hastings an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter D’Anne Hollenbeck to Severiano Ramos. The bride-elect is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and is employed by LaCourse. Inc., in Chicago as an operations manager. The bridegroom-elect is employed by Ed Debevic’s Restaurant of Chicago as a kitchen manger. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Ramos of Zagatecas, Mexico. An Oct. 16 wedding is plan­ ned in Chicago. M1M3. MIDDLEVILLE AREA ■ Three bedroom ranch on WM approx 11.3 acre*. Nice coundfl try setting, with 2 large outbuilding* and a lean-to. Full ■J basement & garage. Call W Karen 795 9331 / 230 0266 MIDDLEVILLE 1992 14x70 Schult with 2 bedrooms. 2 baths and 8x10 shed in newer pork. Call Koren 2300266 toll free. MH6M. □ C2M1-3. WAYLAND AREA This has it all. 68 acres of seclu­ sion, w/o sites, ponds, woods, stream 8 just off 131 x-way. Can be split. Call Patty 792 9974. cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N, Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* .—7™ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 14, 1993 I Page 9 Caledonia grad gets agriscience scholarship J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia FFA member Karen Huffman of Alto has been awarded a $1,000 schol­ arship through the National FFA Organization's Agriscience Student Recognition program. Caledonia FFA advisor and CHS agriculture instructor Al Steeby nominated Huffman for the award. A 1993 CHS graduate, she received the scholarship for her genetics project, in which she worked on isolating the Koren Huffman gene for bi-colored coats in laboratory mice. According to the National FFA Organization, the pro­ jects were judged on the basis of the research, on how well agriscience skills were in­ volved, on the applications and new technology learned in agriculture classes and on the application of the project to the student's supervised agricultural experience program. The student's academic achievement and school and community activities also were considered. The Agriscience Student Recognition program is sponsored by the Monsanto Agricultural Company of St. Louis. "Science is the foundation of today's agriculture, and will shape its direction dramatically in the years ahead," said Robert Harness, vice president of environmental and public affairs at Monsanto. "For this reason, we feel strongly about supporting the FFA's mission to improve young people s understanding of scientific principles and methods, particularly as they apply to agriculture." Huffman now is attending Grand Rapids Community College, with plans for a ca­ reer in veterinary medicine. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available Serving our Country Rose M. Cole Marine Sgt. Rose M. Cole, whose husband Keith, is the son of Adnan and Mary Cole of 7300 Whitneyville Road. Middleville, recently was pro­ moted to her present rank while serving with Manne Aircraft Group 31. 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Marine Corps Air Station. Beaufort. S.C. The 1986 graduate of Cen­ tral High School of Phoenix. As A Group, Mature Drivers Are A+ With Us. 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The CARG deployed ahead of its regularly scheduled Mediterranean Sea deploy­ ment to support the humanitarian efforts of Operation Restore Hope, pro­ viding much needed food sup­ plies to Somalia. In April, the CARG’s four ships. Navy and Marine helicopter squadrons and 24th MEU’s 2,100 Marines deployed to the Per­ sian Gulf and participated in multinational exercises in that region. Exercises in the Gulf were cut short when the CARG was ordered back to Somalia to support United Nations Coali­ tion forces. Marines of the 24th MEU conducted familiarization operations in Mogadishu. This deployment ex­ emplified the mobility, flex­ ibility and capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team to operate forward, demonstrating U.S. power and resolve from the sea. While deployed. Mann visited Bosaaso. Somalia; Jebel Ali. Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Kuwait, Bahrain; Rota. Malaga and Benidorm. Spain; Rhodes. Greece and Toulon, France. 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Anyone interested in learn­ ing more about MOPS should contact Dawn Yager NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Applicant. Ronald J. Babitz 7601 Noffke Dr. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Parcel No. 0814-050-039-00 Application No. V-5 Legal Description: Lot 46, Noffke’s Lake Shore Plat Description of variance requested: Applicant is seeking permission to build an attached two car garage to the roadside side of his existing dwell­ ing. It would be located 4.4 feet from the Noffke Drive road right of way. This would be a variance from the front yard building setback requirement (3.09, 6.06, Thornapple Township Zoning Ordin­ ance). Date and Time of Public Hearing: September 21, 1993; 8:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Lee Patterson Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary NOTICE: Thornapple Twp. will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon seven days notice to the Township Clerk. In­ dividuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thomapple Twp. Clerk, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone 795-7202. (320) at 367-4615 or Liz Welch at 852-9379. The fall kickoff meeting will be held from 9 to 11:30 a m. Tuesday. Sept. 21 at Vermontville Bible Church, 250 N. Main St.. Ver­ montville. Quality children's programs are provided, said Yager. Caledonia School Board to meet one day early J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Board of Education will bold its regular September meeting on Mon., Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. instead of on the usual meeting night the third Tuesday of the month. The meeting date was changed to avoid scheduling conflicts. The meeting this month will be held at the Caledonia Middle School cafeteria. T-K library hours will resume The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will resume its fallwinter-spring hours after Labor Day Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7, regular library hours will be 8 a m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 4,1993, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, con­ cerning the application of Rodney G. Wanzer and Monique Wanzer for an ordinance amend­ ing the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the C-1 Neighborhood Business District to the C-2 General Business District: That part of Lot 76 of Keiser’s Park, a recorded plat, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 76, thence South along the East line thereof 632 feet, thence Westerly parallel with the North line of said lot 532.7 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; thence continuing Westerly along the South line of said lot 500 feet, thence North parallel with the East line of said lot 200 feet, thence East parallel with the South line of said lot 500 feet, thence South 200 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. And also that part of Lot 76 of Keiser’s Park, a recorded plat, described as com­ mencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 76, thence West along the North line thereof 510 feet, thence South parallel with the East line of said lot 200 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said lot 30 feet to the point of beginning; thence South parallel with the East line of said iot 220.46 feet, more or less, to a point which is 200 feet North of the South line of said lot, thence West parallel with the North line of said lot 500 feet to the West line of said lot. thence North along the West line of said lot 204 feet, more or less, to a point which is 200 feet South of the North line of said lot, thence East parallel with the North line of said lot 500 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. and also so as to rezone the following-described lands from the R-2 Medium Density Single Family District to the C-2 General Business District: That part of Lot 76 of Keiser’s Park, a recorded plat, described as commencing at the Northeast comer of said lot, thence South along the East line thereof 410 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said lot 450 feet, thence South parallel with the East line of said lot 10 46 fe4t, thence West parallel with the North line of said lot 53 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 200 feet, more or less, to the South line of said lot, thence West along said South line 30 feet, thence North parallel with the East line of said lot 200 feet to a point West of the point of beginning, thence West parallel with the North line of said lot X feet to the point of beginning. Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan And also, that part of Lot 76 of Keiser’s Park, a recorded plat, described as com­ mencing at the Northeast comer of said lot, thence West along the North line of said lot 510 feet, thence South 200 feet to the point of beginning; thence West parallel with the North line of said lot X feet, thence South parallel with the East line of said lot 220.46 feet, more or less, to a point which is 200 feet North of the South line of said lot. thence East parallel with the North line of said lot X feet, thence North 220.46 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment Dated: September 9, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (324) AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Thomapple Kellogg School Wednesday, Sept. 15 Cheeseburger on bun, potato rounds, applesauce. M.S. Salad Bar Thursday, Sept. 16 El. Break Lunch. Fr. Toast Sticks, sausage pattie. potato wedge, orange juice. H.S and M.S.. Baked Potato/topping. muffin, juice. Friday, Sept. 17 Pizza, cole slaw, peaches. Monday, Sept. 20 Burrito with cheese, broc­ coli, apple crisp. H.S. salad bar. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Spaghetti with meat sauce. Italian bread, frozen juice bar. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Hot dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Thomapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday , Sept. 15 Pancake/sausage on a stick, apple juice, milk. Thursday, Sept. 16 Oatmeal/brown sugar/raisins, biscuit, milk. Friday, Sept. 17 Cherry coffee cake, orange juice, milk. Monday, Sept. 20 Cold cereal, muffin, juice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Bagel/cream cheese or jel­ ly, milk. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday. Sept. 21 BYO wet burrito, french fries, milk. Vita Pup. Caledonia Conununitv Schools High/Middie Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 15 Spaghetti'meat, tossed salad or fries, milk, fruit choice. Thursday, Sept. 16 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, or fries, milk, fruit choice. Friday. Sept. 17 Ham/cheese pita, peas or fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday, Sept. 20 Burrito, com or fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 15 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, mixed fruit, milk, roll. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Chinese bar, egg roll, Vita Pup, milk. Thursday, Sept. 16 Chicken fajita, french fries, milk. Vita Pup. Friday, Sept. 17 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Monday, Sept. 20 BYO Hot turkey sub, Caledonia Community Schools Kettle l>ake Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Sept. 15 French toast boat'sausage link, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 16 Fruit filled pancake, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Sept. 17 Pop tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, Sept. 20 Assorted cereal, muffin, juice or fruit, milk. Tueday, Sept. 21 Cinnamon roll, juice or fruit, milk. | From Our Readers Conflict of interest charge correct! To the editor: Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Thursday, Sept. 16 Spaghetti/meat, tossed salad, nectarines, milk, garlic bread. Friday, Sept. 17 Ham/cheese pita. peas. Vita Pup. milk. Monday, Sept. 20 Burrito, com. Vita Pup, milk. Tuesday. Sept. 21 Pizza, veg. sticks and dip. fruit, milk. Amen to the conflict of in­ terest charge. I’m sorry. I don’t unders­ tand some things are just com­ mon sense. If y ou are a realtor with major business in­ terests in a township or county “you just have to say no” to public service that could con­ flict with your business. The citizens of the township deserve better. After all, they are your customers. 1 agree with Sharon Tarrien’s letter to the editor in the Aug. 31 Sun and News. Tom Garbow’s realty signs are all around the Calcdonia/Middleville area A job like township supervisor is just text close for comfort. It’s time for Tom to choose, real estate or public service. You can’t have both, in my opinion. Craig Patterson CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD September 8, 1993 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:05 by Super­ visor Tom Gar bow. Present: Supervisor Gar bow, R. DeVries, Snyder, Jousma, Dielemon, J. DeVries. Absent: Gould. Also present: Bruce Jelsema, CPA and 3 citizens. Bruce Jelsema reviewed the audit. Discussion was held on the well at the library. Cable Rate Regulation: 1st reading. Moved Dielemon, sup­ port Jousma to accept as first reading and place on table for second reading at our regular meeting on Sept. 15, 1993. Ayes: Dieleman. Jousma. Gorbow. R. DeVries. J. DeV.ies, Snyder. Ab­ sent: Gould. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the library system. Village Treasurer and Library Board Chairman Joy Shook urged the Board to find a way to come up with the money to soy in the system. Break at 8:35 p.m. Reconven­ ed at 8 40 p.m. Budget work session was held. Other Business: Moved J. DeVries support Jousma to send two fire personnel to tanker shuttle school in Hart­ ford, Ml. for a cost of $55 00 eoch. Ayes Jousma Gorbow R. DeVries,J. DeVries, Snyder. Dieleman. Motion Corned Mov­ ed Snyder support Jousma to appoint Dielemon to replace J. DeVries on rhe Planning Com­ mission and to appoint J. DeVries to replace Dielemon on the Fire Commission. Ayes: Gor bow R. DeVries. J. DeVries Snyder Dielemon Jousma. Mo tion carried. Discussion was held on charging for fire runs. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (321) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION No SU-9 Notice is hereby given that on September 20,1993 at 7:X p.m. at the Thomapple Township Hail, 200 E Mam St., Mid­ dleville, Michigan the Thornapple Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing com­ ments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Application in an R-R zone, Thornapple Township. The proposed special use is for a home occupation (graphic design business in home) at 6691 Noffke Drive, Duncan Lake and more fully described as: THORNAPPLE Perm Parcel No 0814-070-021-10, Lot 26 Noffke South Lakeshore Plat Name and address of applicant: Greg Wagner, 6691 Nof­ fke Drive, Caledonia, Michigan. The special use application may be inspected at the Thom­ apple Township offices daily 9 am. to 4 p.m. Any written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary Mark Sevald, Thomapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Mark Sevald, Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thornapple Twp will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the election/ meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services snould contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thornapple Township Clerk, 200 E Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 Telephone 795-7202. <319) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 14, 1993 / Page 11 Two CROP Walks planned in county Sept. 26 Barry County will have two CROP Walk fund-raisers for the hungry, in both Delton and Hastings at 2 p.m. Satur­ day, Sept. 26. Twenty-five percent of the the proceeds will go to the local outreach ministry. Love Inc. The 11 th annual CROP Walk in Hastings will start and end at the First United Methodist Church. The goals are to have at least 300 walkers and to raise $14,000 from pledges for the walkers. The event, coordinated by the Rev. Merlin Pratt, is expeted to attract participants from Dowling and Nashville, in addition to Hastings. Registration for the walk in Hastings will be at I p m. Rest stops will be at Grace Lutheran Church at St. Rose Church and pizza will be serv­ ed after the walk is finished. For more information, call Letha Philpott at 945-5645. The second annual walk in Delton will begin at Faith United Methodist Church. Registration will be at 1:15 p.m. Refreshments will be Erskine • Landstra to wed Shawn Elizabeth Erskine and Steven Jay Landstra will be united in marriage on Sept. 17. The bride-to-be. of Wyom­ ing. is the daughter of Dan and Jan Erskine of Caledonia. She is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Hope College. Her fiance, of Walker, is the son of Carroll and Ann Landstra of Jenison. He is a graduate of Unity Christian High and Calvin College. Birth announced Johnsons to observe their 50th Raymond and Twila Johnson of 4333 Joy Rood, Shelbyville, at Gun Lake, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 7, at 179 Juanita Drive. The event was hosted by their children, Denny and Fran Johnson of 179 Juanita Drive, and Linda an Rod Nelson of Wattles Rood. The couple also have five grandchildren. Johnson married the former Twila Smith on Aug. 6, 1943, in Marshall. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. He was an Emmett Township police officer and constable, and he worked for the Kellogg Co., retiring in 1981 after 40 years. Johnson also drove a school bus for Harper Creek Schools. She was employed for 30 years at the Kellogg Co., also retiring in 1981. He is a member of Gun Lake Community Church, Kellogg 25-Year Club and the VFW of Wayland. She also is a member of Kellogg 25-Year Club. BOY, Greg and Tricia Duits are proud to announce the birth of their son. Austin Gregory. He was bom on Saturday . Aug. 21 st. 1993 at 9:09 a m. at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. He weighed 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. and was 2O‘/i inches long, with blue eyes and light brown hair. Austin was welcomed home by his big sister. Hannah on Tuesday. Aug. 24. 1993. The happy grandparents are Roger CorrectionIn a report on the Middleville High School reunion of classes 1927-2829 in last week’s Sun and News, two names were mispelled during typesetting. The correct spelling of the names is Thelma Carl and Charlotte Lavingood. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: Bosco Construction Inc. APPLICANT: Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance REQUEST: (Zoning Map) so as to rezone the following lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the 1-1 Light Industrial District. 4910 68th Street LOCATION: PP# 41-23-07-100-025 LEGAL DESCRIPTION:I: North 430 feet, of East 210 feet, of West 514 Feet of Northwest Fractional V*, Section 7 T5N R10W. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: LOCATION: September 20, 1993 Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearino and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and/or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices, P.O. Box 296. Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: August 19, 1993 (317) and Gayle Chase of Woodland; Terry and Pam Mix of Woodland and Ken Duits of Ionia. served by students from State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center. Organizers for the Delton fund-raiser hope for 200 walkers to raise $8,000. Therese Kimbrough is the walk chairwoman. She may be reached at 623-2638 for more information, or call the Methodist Church office at 623-5400. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurer Report 5. Library 6. 2nd Reading - Valley Point West Ind. Point 7. 2nd Reading - Cable Rate Regulation 8. Snow Plow Specs 9. Planning Commission Report 10. MTA District Meeting 11. Insurance Bids 12. Any Other Business That May Come Before the Board (322) TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 4,1993, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Thornapple River Woods Associates for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Thornapple RiverWoods Planned Unit Development for detached single-family dwellings to be constructed, developed and owned as a site condominium: That part of the Northwest Section 15 and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as: Commen­ cing at a point on the North line of the Northeast % of said Section 16, South 89°56’49” East 1819.42 feet from the North *1/4 corner of said Section 16, thence South 16°01’03” East 312.20 feet along the centerline of Thornapple River Drive (66.00 feet wide) to the point of beginning; thence South 89°56’49” East 527.25 feet parallel and 300.0 feet South of the North line of Section 16 to reference point "A”; thence South 89°56’49” East 46 feet more or less to the left bank of the Thornapple River; thence meandering South­ easterly, Southerly and Westerly 2055 feet more or less along the said left bank of the Thornapple River to a line bearing North 89°59’38” East from reference point “B”, said point being South 45’57’03’’ East 157.39 feet, South 73’36’58” East 143.05 feet, South 38’22’30” East 147.66 feet, South 57’53’46” East 125.74 feet, South 77’09’32” East 267.55 feet, South 48’10’25” East 207.40 feet, South 33’53’24” East 100.28 feet, South 11’01’08” West 128.10 feet, South 62’39’58” West 225.23 feet, South 86’50’32” West 201.39 feet, South 70’55’59” West 188.34 feet, South 61’34’38” West 126.32 feet and South 48’29’18” West 66.55 feet from the aforementioned reference point “A”; thence South 89*59’38” West 38 feet more or less to said reference point ‘‘Bthence South 89’59'38” West 390.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast % of the Northeast % of said Section 16; thence North 16’01’03” West 1061.11 feet along the centerline of Thornapple River Drive to the point of beginning. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance and the Final Develop­ ment Plan of the proposed planned unit development is on file and may be examined at the office of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment. Dated: September 3, 1993 PLANNING COMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (318) �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 14, 1993 Trojans slip past Hawkeyes, 28-26 Middleville defeated visiting Hamilton Friday night 28-26 with some of the most exciting plays coming in the final two minutes of the game. The Hawkeyes had a chance to tie it up with a twopoint conversion pass, but sophomore quarterback Ryan Vanderwoll was unable to complete a pass to a receiver. Hamilton jumped out early with a 7-6 lead in the first quarter, but in the second, the Trojans rumbled back with 22 points of their own. Hamilton was able to score one other touchdown in the second, and the halftime score stood at 2213. The two teams traded TDs in the third with Middleville making the extra point attempt and Hamilton missing. At the end of three quarters the score was 28-20 Hamilton was able to score late in the fourth but the PAT pass thrown by Vanderwoll was incomplete and Middleville ran out the last minute on the clock. Matt Liu led the Trojans with touchdown runs of 53, 69 and seven yards. Quarterback Andy Brewer scored the other Trojan TD with a seven-yard keeper. Total rushing for Middleville's offense was 272 yards and two of six passes were completed for 22 yards in the air. The interceptions by the Trojans also kept the Hawkeyes from completing scoring drives. Ted Doom brought down two and Liu and Phillips each had one. Defensively for the Trojans, Ben Forbes had 13 tackles and Johnson had another 10. Hamilton had 161 yards passing and 148 on the ground. Scot boys cross country team 3-1 The Fighting Scots boys’ cross country team opened the 1993 season with impressive wins over the Middleville Trojans and the East Grand Rapids Pioneers, according to coach John Sederman The meet scores were Caledonia 15. Middleville 44 and Caledonia 15, East Grand Rapids 40. The Scot runners captured the first five places in both dual meets. Pete Parbel ran a very com- petitive 17:17 to finish first. Ben Lillie and Ben Potgeter were second and third with times of 18:30 and 18:43 respectively. Freshmen Dave VandenBerg was fourth w ith a first meet race time of 19:21 and sophomore Todd Strip!in won the fifth place medal at 19:25. The Scots boys’ corss country team season record dropped to three wins and one loss as they split a double dual Scot girl harriers remain undefeated The Caledonia girls' cross­ country team swept the first eight spots in an O-K Gold Conference dual meet run with Wayland Wednesday to lift its season record to 5-0. Katie Sobczak lead the sweep with a three-mile time of 18:55. The second-place finisher was Sarah Regal at 19:22, third was Karyn Duba at 20:01, fourth Sarah Parbel al 20:24 at fifth was Shannon Houseman at 21:25. The next three finishers, though they didn't figure in the scoring, were Beth Parbel, Meredith Denison and Angie Stack, all of whom placed ahead of the Wildcats' medalist for the day. Other Scots runners, according to coach Dave Hodgkinson, continued to Improve their times. They were Anatea Shomler, Barb Warner, Jill Hoffman, Audrey Warner, Jenny Van Dyke, Stephanie Worman and Tricia Davis. “They all had good first­ time races at Johnson Park," he said. “The ladies are looking forward to a well earned weekend off, the coach said. The were scheduled to be in the Thomapple-Kellogg Invit­ ational Monday, Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference dual meet against Kenowa Hills and next Saturday’s Olivet Invitational. “With continued work and experience the Scots hope to do well in each,” Hodgkinson said. CALEDONIA • HASTINGS SE GRAND RAPIDS COMPANIES HIRING!! Manpower Temporary Services is accepting applications for companies in your area. Op­ portunities available on 1st and 2nd shift for individuals in securing a longterm position. Potential for permanent hire exists in the following areas: • Racking • Assembly • Inspection • Plastic Injection Manpower will be recruiting at the MIDDLE VILLA INN, 4611 N. Middleville Road, Mid­ dleville on Thursday, September 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please bring 2 pieces of I.D. Don’t delay!! These positions will fill quickly. Apply at the Middle Villa Inn on September 16th or immediately at the following location: 2930 Broadmoor S.E. Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 957-0461 meet with Unity Christian and Lowell in meets held on Thursday, Sept. 2 at the new course at Caledonia Park. The Fighting Scots defeated Lowell 19-36 and lost to Unity Christian by the smallest of margins 27-28. Pete Parbel. for the second time in the week, set a course record on the new course with a first place time of 17:08. Ben Lillie (3rd-18:12) and Ben Potgeter (5th-18:32) had powerful finishing kicks to narrowly defeat Unity run­ ners. Finishing out the top five places for Caledonia were Todd Stnplm (9th-19:21) and David VandenBerg (10th-19:26). Middleville’s Matt Liu finds a seam in the Hawkeyes’ defense and runs for a touchdown. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “I feel we did a much better job at the line of scrimmage than last week and the linebackers did a much better job,” said head coach Skip Pranger, referring to the 19-0 loss to neighboring Caledonia the week before. “I’m real pleased with the effort of the boys and feel Hamilton is the team we had to beat to be a factor in the league.” Advance registration welcomed ‘Run Caledonia’ to be held Saturday Smith of the Community Eid staff, which is sponsoring the event. Advance registration will save runners a few dollars, since the $12 advance fee goes up to $15 on race day. Kids’ registration costs $10 for ages 5-12; $8 for ages 1-4 and $5 for the "Diaper Derby." Prices do not change on race day for the younger competitors, however. Runners can pick up their packets and late registrations will be taken beginning at 8 a.m. in front of the Community Ed Building, 330 Johnson St. Children may register the day of the race at 9 a.m. Events for runners over 12 include a 5K walk and 5K and 10K runs. Smith said that Ronald McDonald will arrive at 10:30 a.m. to oversee the kids’ events, since the Broadmoor McDonald’s is sponsoring that part of the program A portion of the children’s registration fees will be used to benefit the Grand Rapids Ronald McDonald House. Registration forms are available at the Community Ed office, at the Broadmoor McDonald s, and at MC Sporting Goods, Dunham's and Caledonia businesses. Questions can be directed to the Community Education staff at 891-8117. "We've heard from people Caledonia runner John all over the area who are in­ Dube crosses the finish terested in competing this line in last year's Com­ year," Smith said. munity Ed Fun Run, which "Now we re just hoping for this year hasa expanded a nice September morning into *Run Caledonia. this Saturday." J Ad Graphics News Service Competitors in Saturday's second annual "Run Caledonia" should register in advance for the best price. Kids who register early also have the best chance of taking home a "Run Caledonia" Tshirt. "It's first come, first served on the shirts," warned Sherry Middleville quarterback Andy Brewer runs a bootleg in for the score in the Trojan’s win over Hamilton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Alls Ortho Products 1 5 OFF (End of the Year Inventory Clearance) Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main — Caledonia 891-8108 • OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 14, 1993 / Page 13 SPORTS Caledonia eagers defeat West Catholic and Middleville schools The Caledonia girls basket­ VanderVelde with 18 points and Danielle Gallert with 14. ball team defeated Grand Both girls scored six points in Rapids West Catholc 46-43 the fourth quarter. Tuesday and Middleville 41Off the bench. Katie 36 Thursday to have a perfect week against two highly re­ Donker had 12 rebounds and Sue Grevers had eight re­ garded opponents. bounds. three steals and four In the West Catholic game, blocked shots. Jaimie Oatley the Scots were down early 10also had nine rebounds. 1 but fought back to lead at “We played at their pace for halftime 26-24. The Scots were able to three quarters,” coach Mike score only four in the third Wilson said, “and they con­ period after West Catholic trolled and dominated the game. In the fourth quarter scored the first six. But they came back again ■ our girls decided ‘we aren’t in the fourth period to going to play at their pace, we’re going to control things,’ outscore their opponents 18-7 and they came out and made and win the game. Top scorers against West some big plays.” In Thursday's game against Catholic were Jodi Middleville, Wilson said the girls were concerned about the talent of Trojan Sarah Kaechele. However. Middleville, after coming from behind in the the first half to tie it at 28 at the end of three quarters, was un­ able to pull off a win. Top scorer for Caledonia was VanderVelde with 11 points, and she had six re­ bounds and six assists. Gallert had six points and four re­ bounds. “I was real proud of the way the girls played,” Wilson said. “They didn’t let their defense weaken even when Middleville had the ball." Middleville's Carla Ploeg (13) leaps high to complete this pass to teammate Sarah Kaechele (41) during the Middleville-Caledonia game Thursday. Scot soccer team upsets undefeated Lowell The Caledonia soccer team defeated what other coaches have been calling the “unbeatable Lowell team,” 42, in a match played Thursday. Earlier in the week Caledonia beat up on Allegan and walked away with a 6-0 victory. Paul Minder is the leading scorer for the 5-1 Scots, and said coach Brian Broekhuizen, “1 think we arc ready to face the other teams in our league.” Keeper Mike VanSprang got the shutout against Allegan, and credit was given by Broekhuizen to sweeper Tim Baker and stopper Jarred Oatley for good defensive play over the week. he was the leading scorer in the O-K Rainbow last year. Lowell came into the game against the Scots with a repu­ tation for ball control and lightning fast shots on goal, but Minder was able to do the scoring in the first half with three goals. Sid Newhoff and Steve Schmidt each had assists. “After a week like that,” FINAL SUMMER CLEARANCE ALL TIRES ON SALE! 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Joe Kirkland and Man Send along with the blocking of fullback Steve Lehman dominated the Hawkeyes. Seven fumbles by freshmen Lions kept the game close giv­ ing the Hawkeyes many extra offense chances. Another 3-on-3 basketball tourney planned at TK For hoops fans and players who can never get enough three-on-three basketball, Middleville Heritage Days will have one for people of all ages. On Saturday, Sept 25, at the TK Middle School, there will be a double elimination tournament for kids 10 and up and a men’s and women’s bracket. Each team is guaranteed two games. The cost is 54$ a team, with trophies going to the winners The money must be received by Sept. 16 to qualify. Games will be played both inside and out. 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Wayland dominated the en­ tire game, leading 19-6 at halftime. They came out to start the second half with a 75-yard kickoff return for a touch­ down and destroyed any mo­ mentum the Scots were trying to build. The only scoring for the Scots came in the second quarter, when Keith Bohez broke kxise and scrambled 71 yards. However the two-point conversion pass attempt was unsuccessful. Bohez's TD brought Caledonia to within six points, 12-6, with about three minutes left in the second period. “We thought we had some momentum building,” said Shefferly, because he said he thought the defensive line had Wildcat quarterback Joe Jandernoa sacked for a better than ten yard loss shortly af­ terward, but Jandernoa was able to break freeand throw a long pass downfield that set up their third touchdown. The Wildcat quarterback accounted for four scores -two in which be ran to the end zone himself and two in which he threw a pass to a re­ ceiver who made the score. 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Players who Shefferly though made the best of the loss were Matt Neely at de­ fensive end, Brian Purdy at the outside linebacker’s slot and Jason Pierce at defensive back. “They played a good game,” Shefferly said, “but we didn’t have the intensity we had last week," referring to the Fighting Scots' season­ opening shutout victory over archrival Middleville. Trojan J Vs stopped by Hamilton, 6-0 For more than 46 of the 48minute game, Middleville held Hamilton scoreless and vice-versa. But with 1:40 left on the clock, the Hamilton fullback handed off a reverse to a tight end who he ran 19 yards for the only touchdown in the game. Tim Pennfield. coach of the Trojan jayvee team, said the game was “two real good teams churning it out between the 40s." Eight times during the game, drives on both sides of the field were stopped because of a turnover. Middleville had four fum­ bles and a pass interception, while Hamilton had two fum­ bles and an intercetion. and Wade, accounted for 119 rushing yards. Saderfield also lead the team defensively with 16 tackles. Caledonia boys harriers open O-K Gold season with win In their first run against an Striplin at 19:29, who was O-K Gold opponent, the seventh overall. Caledonia boys’ cross-country Also running for Caledonia team Wednesday defeated was Eric Schnieder. who Wayland 20-35. came in 11th overall at 21:38. Pete Parbel topped all run­ “I think VandenBerg and ners with a time of 16:59. Striplin both ran a solid race Coming in third, behind a for being new runners,” said Wildcat, was Ben Lillie with coach John Soderman. “I also a time of 18:21. Fourth-place think Parbel ran a solid race finisher was Ben Potgeter at and the whole team did a 18:45, followed by Dave good job." VandenBerg at 19:04 and Rod Trojans 3rd in O-K Blue golf jamboree After losing to Caledonia 161-174 Sept. 2. the Middleville golf team bounced back to take third in the O-K Blue Jamboree hosted by Godwin Wednesday. In the match against the Scots, Caledonia’s Phil Stimic shot a 38 for nine holes, fol­ lowed by a trio of Scots at 41, Jason VanTil, Ryan Stephan and Marc Vandervelde. Middleville’s Marty Bender carded a 39, followed by Brad Williams with a 43, Tim AN ALLNEW BREED OFPOWER NEW 6000 SERIES TRACTORS... NEW 600 SERIES LOADERS... GREAT NEWS ■ Your hydraulic power needs vary from one loader job to the next So we built a new hydraulic system for new 6000 Series Tractors that varies pressure and flow to match your demand. ■ If you need a big flow of oil, you'll get it...the 16 gpm main pump provides maximum pressure up to 2,900 psi. ■ You get exactly the response you need, fed to the fastest cycling, most productive new loaders we've ever built Keizer at 45 and Andy Myers at 47. Eight schools were present for the league jamboree, held at Palmer Park Golf Course in Godwin, Sept. 8. The winner was Calvin Christian with 169, followed Call us for all your Parts, Sales and Service Needs. SEE THEM NOW! THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT. INC. 945*9526 A by Comstock Park at 181. Middleville’s boys came into the club house with a com­ bined 184. Hamilton was 14 strokes behind the Trojans with 198 followed by Lee, Byron Center, Kelloggsville and Godwin. Top individual finisher for Middleville was Williams, who shot a 41 and was second overall, and Keizer, who carded a 43 for fifth overall. Bender came in with a 48 and Myers shot a 52. Trojan jayvee defeat Lakewood Last Tuesday Middleville's jayvee soccer team traveled to Lakewood and tied the jayvee Vikes 3-3. Lakewood started the scoring 18 minutes into the match with a shot that just got through the T.K. goalies hand. The Trojans came back 14 minutes later when Jason Gearhart assisted on Dave Botwinski’s goal. The second half started with Lakewood netting their se­ cond and third goal. The Tro­ jans then started to control the ball and put continuous pressure on the Lakewood defense. With five minutes left in the game, Botwinski scored again, with the assist from Chris Niles. The Trojans came right back two minutes later and tied the match on a Josh Wert comer kick that Chris Niles headed into the goal. Final score Middleville 3, Lakewood 3. The Trojan goalkeepers were Jason Cowham and Mike Cramer. On Thursday, Middleville was host to East Grand Rapids. The Trojans started fast. At the three minute Brett Bremer. Evans scored again 32 minutes into the first half with Bremer again getting the Caledonia jayvee tennis unbeaten South M-37—Hastings Offensively for the jayvee Trojans, quarterback Dwight Wade went 5 for 9 through the air for 38 yards. The backs. Jerry Postema. Chris Saderfield and Steve Austin. The Caledonia jayvee tennis team is undefeated this year with wins against Middleville, Kenowa Hills. Forest Hills Northern, Byron Center and W’ay land. The Scots started the season defeating the Trojan’s jayvee 4-3 and followed up the next day with a victory over Kenowa Hills 4-3 and Forest Hills Northern, 5-2 a day later, in their first week of play. Last week, they defeated Byron Center 6-1 on Tuesday and Wayland 5-2 on Wednesday. mark, striker Scott Evans scored with an assist from assist. The second half started with the Trojans still in control when sophomore midfielder Brett Bremer scored his first goal of the season. East then became more aggressive on offense, but the Trojan’s defense of Sean Crofoot, Josh Steorts, Ross Lucas, Dean Laansma and Josh Wert stopped all shots on goal but one. Final score Middleville 3, East Grand Rapids 1. Scots’ frosh basketball team off to winning start The Caledonia girls’ fresh­ men basketball team started the season with two wins, the first against Byron Center 3524 and the second over Delton 51-14. Allison Schneider broke a close game open against Byron Center in the fourth quarter with two baskets from three-point land. Schneider scored all nine of her points on three baskets. Leading scorer for the Caledonia team was Christy Gillard with 11. Delton was unable to form any reasonable defense or of­ fense against the running, hot shooting Scots. Schneider scored 14 to lead Caledonia, followed by Gillard with 13 and Bianca Arrigo with nine. Dog Kennels • • • • • • • No holes to dig! No concrete to mix! No wire to stretch! Just 8 clamps. Just 8 nuts and bolts. Just 1 wrench. Just 15 minutes. $165" 6’(w)x8’(l)x4’(h) Kennel Other Sizes Alto Available ADDITIONAL USES... Job-site Security, Propane Enclosures, Warehouse Partitions, Security for Outdoor Displays, Farm Equipment, Tools, Utility Boxes etc. “If its Lumber, Call our Number’’ DURKEE-LUMBER ALTO, MICHIGAN • 868-6026 HOURS Monday tttni Fnday, 7 JO am 5:00 p_m. Sat 800 am.-U noon �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 14, 1993 / Page 15 Caledonia Scot frosh eagers split a pair The Caledonia girls’ freshman basketball team split a pair of games last week in bringing their early season record to 3 and 1. On Tuesday a West Catholic press was more than the Scots could handle and West breezed by their way to a 58-23 victory. Highlights for the Scots were Jenny Grevers and Allison Schneider each scor­ ing 8 points and Sarah Steele's 13 rebounds. On Thursday the team re­ bounded with a 35-14 win over Middleville. Tight defense held the Tro­ jans to just two second half points Schneider again was leading scorer with 11 points, while Bianca Arrigo and Christy Gillard added seven points and six points respectively. In all. eight of ten Scots entered the scoring column. The ladies are home Tues­ day against Rockford before traveling to Wayland to open O.K. Gold play on Thursday BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS M AIN ST R E TK jayvee golfers fall to Rogers City The Middleville junior varsity golf team fell to Rogers City 171-204, Thursday. The team, comprised of all freshmen, plays in the Grand Rapids Spectrum League. Low round for Middleville was recorded by Dominick Ronchetti with a 50, followed by Mike Stein and Darrin Jousma with 51s. Brian Enders and Nathan DeBoer each carded a 52. Only the four lowest scores count in competition, unless the fifth score is needed to break a tie. • AjmouES • • Cstedtes* • hpebid MIDDLEVILLE^ggl Anlixnua & \ 1 rc===^///} __ JL— * ' * *l=== Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 HOURS TtmcHySaturtiy 11 to 5 PrXWy MgM tHI 8 p m Sunday by chanca" ORDINANCE NO. 93-3 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR BASIC CABLE TV RATE REGULATION THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Definitions For purposes of this Ordinance, “Act" shall mean the Communica­ tions Act of 1934, as amended (and specifically as amended by the Cable Television Con­ sumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub L. 102-385), and as may be amended from time to time; "FCC" shall mean the Federal Communications Commission; "FCC Rules” shall mean all rules of the FCC promulgated from time to time pursuant to the Act; “basic cable service" shall mean “basic senrice” as defined in the FCC Rules, and any other cable television service which is subject to rate regulation by the Township pursuant to the Act and the FCC Rules; "associated equipment" shall mean all equip­ ment and services subject to regulation pursuant to 47 CFR § 76.923; and an "increase” In rates shall mean an Increase in rates or a decrease in programming or customer ser­ vices as provided in the FCC Rules All other words and phrases used in this Ordinance shall have the same meaning as defined in the Act and FCC Rules. Section 2. Purpose; Interpretation. The purpose of this Ordinance is to: 1) adopt regula­ tions consistent with the Act and the FCC Rules with respect to basic cable service rate regulation, and 2) prescribe procedures to provide a reasonable opportunity for considera­ tion of the views of interested parties in connection with basic cable service rate regula­ tion by the Township. This Ordinance shall be implemented and interpreted consistent with the Act and FCC Rules. Section 3. Rate Regulation* Promulgated by FCC. In connection with the regulation of rates for basic cable service and associated equipment, the Charter Township of Caledonia shall follow ail FCC Rules. Section 4. Filing; Additional Information; Burden of Proof. (a) A cable operator shall submit its schedule of rates for the basic service tier and associated equipment or a proposed increase in such rates in accordance with the Act and the FCC Rules. The cable operator shall include as part of its submission such infor­ mation as is necessary to show that its schedule of rates or its proposed increase rates complies with the Act and the FCC Rules. The cable operator shall file ten (10) copies of the schedule or proposed increase with the Township Clerk. For purposes of this Or­ dinance, the filing of the cable operator shall be deemed to have been made when at least ten (10) copies have been received by the Township Clerk. The Township Board may, be resolution or otherwise, adopt rules and regulations as allowed by law prescribing the Information, data and calculations which must be included as part of the cable operator s filing of the schedule of rates or a proposed Increase (b) In addition to information and data required by rules and regulations of the Township pursuant to Section 4(a) above, a cable operator shall provide all information requested by the Supervisor that is related and helpful in connection with the Township’s review and regulation of existing rates for the basic service tier and associated equipment or a proposed increase in these rates. The Supervisor may establish reasonable deadlines for submission of the requested information and the cable operator shall comply with such deadlines. (c) A cable operator has the burden of proving that its schedule of rates for the basic service tier and associated equipment or a proposed increase in such rates complies with the Act and the FCC Rules including, without limitations, 47 USC § 543 and 47 CFR § § 76.922 and 76.923. Section 5. Proprietary Information. (a) If this Ordinance, any rules or regulations adopted by the Township pursuant to Sec­ tion 4(a), or any request for information pursuant to Section 4(b) requires the production of proprietary information, the cable operator shall produce the information. However, at the time the allegedly proprietary information is submitted, a cable operator may re­ quest that specific, identified portions of its response be treated as confidential and withheld from public disclosure. The request must state the reason why the information should be treated as proprietary and the facts that support those reasons. The request for confidentiality will be granted if the Township determines that the preponderance of the evidence shows that non-disclosure is consistent with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552. The Township shall place in a public file for inspec­ tion any decision that results in information being withheld. If the cable operator requests confidentiality and the request is denied, (1) where the cable operator is proposing a rate Increase, it may withdraw the proposal, in which case the allegedly proprietary informa­ tion will be returned to it; or (2) the cable operator may seek review within five working days of the denial in any appropriate forum. Release of the information will be stayed pending review. (b) Any interested party may file a request to inspect material withheld as proprietary with the Township. The Township shall weigh the policy considerations favoring non­ disclosure against the reasons sited for permitting inspection in light of the facts of the particular case. It will then promptly notify the requesting entity and the cable operator that submitted the information as to the disposition of the request. It may grant, deny or condition a request The requesting party or the cable operator may seek review of the decision by filing an appeal with an appropriate forum. Disclosure will be stayed pend­ ing resolution of any appeal (c) The procedures set forth in this section shall be construed as analogous to and consistent with the rules of the FCC regarding requests for confidentiality including, without limitation, 47 CFR § 0.459 Section 6. Public Notice; Initial Review of Rates. Upon the filing of ten (10) copies of the schedule of rates or the proposed increase in rates pursuant to Section 4(a) above, the Township Clerk shall publish a public notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township which shall state that: 1) the filing has been received by the Township Clerk and (except those parts which may be withheld as proprietary) is available for public inspection and copying, and 2) interested parties are encouraged to submit written com­ ments on the filing to the Township Clerk not later than seven (7) days after the public notice is published. The Township Clerk shall give notice to the cable operator of the date. time, and place of the meeting at which the Township Board shall first consider the schedule of rates or the proposed increase. This notice shall be mailed by first-class mail at least (3) days before the meeting. In addition, if a written staff or consultant's report on the schedule of rates or the proposed increase is prepared for consideration of the Township Board, then the Township Clerk shall mail a copy of the report by firstclass mail to the cable operator at least three (3) days before the meeting at which the Township Board shall first consider the schedule of rates or the proposed increase. Section 7. Tolling Order. After a cable operator has filed its existing schedule of rates or a proposed increase in these rates, the existing schedule of rates will remain in effect or the proposed increase in rates will become effective after thirty (30) days from the date of filing under Section 4(a) above unless the Township Board (or other properly authoriz­ ed body or official) tolls the thirty (30) day deadline pursuant to 47 CFR § 76 933 by issu­ ing a brief written order, by resolution or otherwise, within thirty (30) days of the date of filing. The Township Board may toll the thirty (30) day deadline for an additional 90 days in cases not involving cost-of-service showings and for an additional 150 days in cases involving cost-of-service showings. Section 8. Public Notice; Hearing on Basic Cable Service Rates Following Tolling of 30-Day Deadline. If a written order has been issued pursuant to Section 7 and 47 CFR § 76.933 to toll the effective date of existing rates for the basic service tier and associated equipment or a proposed increase in these rates, the cable operator shall submit to the Township any additional information required or requested pursuant to Section 4 of this Ordinance. In addition, the Township Board shall hold a public hearing to consider the comments of interested parties within the additional 90 day or 150 day period, as the case may be. The Township Clerk shall publish a public notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the Township which shall state: 1) the date, time, and place at which the hearing shall be held, 2) interested parties may appear in person, by agent, or by letter at such hearing to submit comments on or objections to the existing rates or the proposed increase in rates, and 3) copies of the scheudle of rates or the proposed increase in rates and related information (except those parts which may be withheld as proprietary) are available for inspection or copying from the office of the Clerk. The public notice shall be published not less than fifteen (15) days before the hear ing. In addition, the Township Clerk shall mail by first-class mail a copy of the public notice to the cable operator not less than fifteen (15) days before the hearing Section 9. Staff or Consultant Report; Written Response. Following the public hear ing, the Supervisor shall cause a report to be prepared for the Township Board which shall (based on the filing of the cable operator, the comments or objections of interested parties, information requested from the cable operator and its response, staff or consul tant’s review, and other appropriate information) include a recommendation for the deci­ sion of the Township Board pursuant to Section 10. The Township Clerk shall mail a copy of the report to the cable operator by first class mail not less than twenty (20) days before the Township Board acts under Section 10. The cable operator may file a written response to the report with the Township Clerk. If at least ten (10) copies of the response are filed by the cable operator with the Township Clerk within ten (10) days after the report Is mailed to the cable operator, the Township Clerk shall forward It to the Township Board Section 10. Rate Decisions and Orders. The Township Board shall issue a written order, by resolution or otherwise, which in whole or In part, approves the existing rates for basic cable service and associated equipment or a proposed increase in such rates, denies the existing rates or proposed increase, orders a rate reduction, prescribes a reasonable rate, allows the existing rates or proposed Increase to become effective subject to re­ fund, or orders other appropriate relief, in accordance with the FCC Rules. If the Township Board issues an order allowing the existing rates or proposed increase to become effec tive subject to refund, it shall also direct the cable operator to maintain an accounting pursuant to 47 CFR § 76.933. The order specified in this Section shall be issued within 90 days of the tolling order under Section 7 in all cases not Involving a cost-of-service showing. The order shall be issued within 150 days after the tolling order under Section 7 in all cases involving a cost-of-service showing. Section 11. Refunds; Notice. The Township Board may order a refund to subscribers as provided in 47 CFR § 76.942. Before the Township Board orders any refund to subscribers, the Township Clerk shall give at least seven (7) days written notice to the cable operator by first-class mail of the date, time, and place at which the Township Board shall consider issuing a refund order and shall provide an opportunity for the cable operator to comment. The cable operator may appear in person, by agent, or by letter at such time for the purpose of submitting comments to the Township Board. Section 12. Written Decisions; Public Notice. Any order of the Township Board pur suant to Section 10 or Section 11 shall be in writing, shall be effective upon adoption by the Township Board, and shall be deemed released to the public upon adoption. The Clerk shall publish a public notice of any such written order in a newspaper of general circulation within the Township which shall: 1) summarize the written decision, and 2) state that copies of the text of the written decision are available for inspection or copy­ ing from the office of the Clerk. In addition, the Township Clerk shall mail a copy of the text of the written decision to the cable operator by first-class mail. Section 13. Rules and Regulations. In addition to rules promulgated pursuant to Sec tion 4, the Township Board may, by resolution or otherwise, adopt rules and regulations for basic cable service rate regulation proceedings (including, without limitation, the con­ duct of hearings), consistent with the Act and the FCC Rules Section 14. Failure to Give Notice. The failure of the Township Clerk to give notices or to mail copies of reports as required by this Ordinance shall not invalidate the deci­ sions or proceedings of the Township Board so long as there is substantial compliance with this Ordinance. Section 15. Additional Hearings. In addition to the requirements of this Ordinance, the Township Board may, in its sole discretion, hold additional public hearings upon such reasonable notice as the Township Board shall prescribe. Section 16. Additional Powers. The Township shall possess all powers conferred by the Act. the FCC Rules, the cable operator’s franchise, and all other applicable law. The powers exercised pursuant to the Act, the FCC Rules, and this Oridnance shall be in ad­ dition to powers conferred by law or otherwise. The Township may take any action not prohibited by the Act and the FCC Rules to protect the public interest in connection with the basic cable service rate regulation. Section 17. Failure to Comply; Remedies. The Township may pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies against the cable operator (including, without limitation, all remedies provided under a cable operator's franchise with the Township) for failure to comply with the Act, the FCC Rules, any orders or determination of the Township pur­ suant to this Ordinance, any requirements of this Oridnance, or any rules or regulations promulgated hereunder. Subject to applicable law, failure to comply with the Act, the FCC Rules, any orders or determinations of the Township pursuant to this Ordinance, any requirements of this Ordinance, or any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, shall also be sufficient grounds of revocation or denial of renewal of a cable operator's franchise Section 18. Severability. The various parts, sections, and clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected thereby Section 19. Conflicting Provisions. In the event of any conflict between this Ordinance and the provisions of any prior ordinance or any franchise, permit, consent agreement or other agreement with a cable operator, then the provisions of this Ordinance shall control Section 20. Effective Data. This Ordinance shall take effect one day after its publica­ tion in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Caledonia (323) �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 14, 1993 Community Notices Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then K>‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5OC billing charge. 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For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. -coupon— , •• 1988 OMNI excellent condi­ tion, 5 speed, 40mpg, $1895/offer. 891-1646. FOR SALE: 1985 Chevy Cele­ brity Estate Wagon, V-6, ps, pb, auto, air, cruise, am-fm, luggage rack. $1,500 or best offer. 765-5316.__________________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $299 per couple. Limited tickets. 407-767-0208, Ext 495, M-F, 9 am-10pm._________________ OVER 200 CHANNELS of T.V. 0-down, $35 per month. Free T.V. with purchase this week only. 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S3.00 Adults, SI.00 Students. 2 Miles North Yankee Springs State Park. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE SEPT. 15-18 Fall and winter clothes: girls, birth through 4T, men and women, toys and misc. 7835 W. State Rd., Middleville._______ KIDS ARE BACK TO SCHOOL! It’s garage sale time! Lots of kids clothes, 6-14, including snowsuits/coats/ boots. Lots of toys, especially G.L Joe vehicles. Canning jars, like-new pressure cooker and other canning supplies. Humidifier. September 16th, 17th, 9-6. 5965 Hilltop Drive, Middleville (M-37, East on Garbow to Hilltop). Ya’all come now, ya hear? >40 COUPON NEEDED Help Wanted CAREER OPPORTUNITY opening for full time sales agent. Flexible hours and training prog­ ram available. Call Deb at Cornerstone Realty, Inc., 795-7933.__________________ GIRLS WANTED from Michigan and Indiana, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 6th annual 1993 Grand Rapids Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT, Ext. 6171. (1-800-724-3268). PLASTICS - 2nd shift. This is an entry level position and requires persons who are capable of analyzing part defects and making quick decisions on quality. This is a fast paced job. Advancement opportunities available. Wamar offers health care, dental, quarterly profit sharing, 401(K), and tuition reimbursement. We are a prog­ ressive organization looking for positive thinking individuals with the desire to grow with the company. Please apply at: Wamar Products, Inc., 504168th St., S.E. Caledonia. SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY for those wishing to expand their income potential, with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Be one of the first 15 consultants and receive $50. in free products. CaU Barb at 765-5310, please leave a message. SMALL MIDDLEVILLE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE NEEDS part-time office help, must have good typing and people skills, send resume and hand written cover letter to: PO Box 39, MiddleviUe, Mi 49333. 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Bikes, 1971 Chevy pickup, snowblower for lawn tractor, 16’ tandem car trailer, J.D. hand mower with bagger, hand tools, Flex cross training weight machine, patio chairs, electric dryer, motor­ cycle, brand name childrensadult clothing including Liz wear, vintage shoes, Nintendo & games. * M WANT A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE? If you really are seri­ ous about real estate, you must have the best training programs and support systems possible. Miller Real Estate offers training programs and support services that are simply second to none. Call Mike Humphreys today at 945-5182 to find out more about opportunities available as a member of our Middleville staff. MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Pets of the Week offered These "Seven Dwarfs" probably won't stay small. The puppies are Husky and Rottweiler mix and all boys. They're already chunky at just six weeks. They are just a few of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter still needs donations of kitten and puppy food, and blankets and towels for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Ap­ ple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) For more information call 948-4885. Faro's talian Pizza ^Caledonia’s Finest. *891-9287 • Pan Pizza • Bread Stix Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs — For Limited rime Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Buy One Sub at Regular Price, Get the Second Sub for only... C/jgg Excludes M« oTher ns or tree oilers NF ■'**'>* ■ Faro s Pizza - Caledonia Buy One Pizza at Regular Price and Get One for... ANYTIME NO COUPON NEEDED LIMITED TIME OFFER </>99 V J ™ - SAME VALUE OR LESS - Large 14” Pizza c egg pepperoni J No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Offer PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 100% Reel ( heese HEMS WHAT OOH CUSTOWEK SAT ABOUT FAWS PtZZA Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Sun.-Thurs. 3:30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-09-21.pdf 256563fecfdd07de729c179562895615 PDF Text Text TiJ^g.andNeu)sff Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 iJOth Year No. 296 I September 21, 1993 Caledonia Village, Twp. OK ordinance to control cable rates by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Both the Caledonia Village Council and the Caledonia Township Board last week ap­ proved ordinances to regulate bask cable television service rates. The ordinances for both municipalities would apply only to the **non-premium” or bask programs supplied by the local cable franchise The two boards both ap plied to the Federal Com­ munications Commission for the right to regulate the cable fees in their jurisdictions because cable rates are no longer regulated by the federal government. The 1992 Cable Act allows local regulation because cable franchises basically operate without any effective competi­ tion in the communities The ordinances outline the procedure that will be follow­ ed when the cable company submits its rate schedule to the Village Council or Township Board. The rate schedule or proposed rate increase must be published, and the local board will weigh this schedule or increase against the recom­ mendation of an independent consultant and the benchmark rate established by the FCC. Once rates are determined by the local board, a public hearing must be held on those rates, which cannot exceed the FCC benchmark. Without such ordinances in place, the cable companies would be free to set their own fees, unrestricted by the limits competition typically imposes on a business. This ordinance does not pertain, however, to the fee dispute presently going on between network channels and area cable companies, in­ cluding C-Tec Cable Systems, whkh serves the Caledonia area. That issue revolves around whether local network chan­ nels should be paid a fee by cable companies when they transmit network programm­ ing to cable subscribers. TK School Board President Jan Siebesma (left) presents engraved pens to several people who have "gone the extra mile" for the district. They include (from left) Mary Hanson, Sharon Kalee, Matt Funk, Jeff Schilthroat, Judy Truer, and Steve Garrett. Siebesma plans to make this a tradition for the board to recognize school personnel and others. Thornapple Kellogg School Board Middleville ‘Heritage Day’ OKs contracts for new teachers to happen again Saturday by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Middleville will be hoppin' come Saturday, as the second Heritage Day celebration kicks off at 8 a m. According to Heritage Day organizers, this year’s event promises to be bigger and bet­ ter than last year’s. Early risers can catch a hearty breakfast of pancakes and sausage at the Middleville United Methodist Church beginning at 8 a.m. through 11 a.m. Three-on-three basketball starts at the middle school a 8 a.m. and the softball tourneys begin at 8:30 a.m. at the high school and spring park. Craft booths are set to open at 9 a m. and stay open all day until 5 pm. No celebration would be complete without a parade and Heritage Day is no exception. Featuring the Thomapple Kellogg High School mar­ ching band and several floats, the parade steps off at 11 a m. from McFall Elementary and The bridgewalk during Middleville's Heritage Day was patterned after the Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day. Even though the trek was short, walkers couldn't resist getting refreshments as shown in this file photo. follows the main street through town to the Methodist Church. Anyone interested in being in the parade, but hasn’t sign­ ed up can still do that by call­ ing 795-7719 or show up at the middle school at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The bridgewalk, styled after the Labor Walk over the Mackinac Bridge begins at 11:45. Immediately following that is the duck launch. Noon is the time for the first of five street drawings for a variety of prizes. A name will be drawn every hour. It’s not to late to sign up at area businesses, who have a blue box and entry forms for the drawing. Children’s games, the Lions Club pig roast and bingo at the VFW Hall starts at noon as well. The Middleville Methodist bell choir will perform at 1 p.m Also al 1 p.m, the business tliat has made th* most visible improvements to its shop front will be given special recognition The Bushwacker will per­ form on the stage at 1:30 p.m. A Vintage Fashion Show, featuring clothing from the 1800s. will be held at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church. The Phoenix Country Gospel Band will perform at 2:30 p.m . the Village Players at 3:30, and there will be pro­ fessional dances performing from 4 to 5 p m. Ail take place on the stage on the east end of the business district. The Lions Club also will have a goat raffle again this year. According to Vickie Rick, a Heritage Day organizer, this year s event promises plenty of fun. food and entertainment for all who attend Grand Knight Dan White of the Caledonia Knights of Columbus presents a check to Thornapple Kellogg School Board President Jan Siebesma (right) and Special Education Supervisor Mary Hanson. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School Board approved hiring new teachers to fill two vacan­ cies in the district. Mark Verlinde will handle the high school alternative education program and Sarah Fors will fill the position of speech and language pathologist. Verlinde has a bachelor of arts degree in social science and business with a secondary teaching certificate from Michigan State University The vacancy was created when Monty Monjoy was reassigned to teach the middle school physical education program. He also is coaching the girls’ junior varsity basketball team Fors brings 19 years of ex­ perience in early childhood special education to the district. She has earned her doc torate from the University of Michigan in the field of pre­ primary impaired. Her master’s degree in speech and language is also from U of M. Tonya Jazayeri, who has been handling the program, is taking an approved leave of absence to stay home with a new baby for the rest of the school year The board was also notified of the hiring of several sup port suffers, including Patty Baldry as an instructional aid, Marcia Robertson and Kathy Smith as playground moniters and Tim Selleck as a substitute bus driver. AH of these are replacement positions. Two requests for additional middle school sUff were referred to the Personnel Committee of the board. One issue deals with the overload of students in the Contracts approved, Page 2 In This Issue... • New ‘Phoenix’ program encourages students to improve academic skills • Caledonia Twp. to stay in Kent County Library System • Gun Lake Woman’s Club planning annual Home Tour �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 21, 1993 New'Phoenix’ program encourages students to improve academic skills Pardees to celebrate golden anniversary Ken and Star Pardee of rural Shelbyville will celebrate their 50th wedding Oct. 1. They were married in 1943 at Elkton, Md., while Mr. Pardee was in the Army. Mr. Pardee retired from Menasha Paper of Otsego and Mrs. Pordee retired from teaching at Wayland Schools. The Pardees hove five children, 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The family will have an open house for the occasion Saturday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Martin Community Building. Cake, coffee and punch will be served and "Stripes the Clown" will entertain. Friends and family are invited. No gifts, please. SORE FEET I ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems ;• t KENT PODIATRY 1 9 Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. . 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 Students at Thomapple Kellogg High School will get extra encouragment to excel or improve in academics this year with a “Phoenix” program. Faculty representative Doug Hart said. "Like the mythological phoenix, who rose from the ashes of defeat and soared to the heights of glory , students at TKHS will have the opportunity to rise from the depths of academic despair with an incentive program Seeing the need for im­ provement in students' at­ titudes toward their academic dedication, some members of the Middleville community sat down with representatives of the high school faculty and created a program that rewards students for their pre­ sent and future performance in the classroom Tammy Trudell, citing the success of a similar program in Sparta, said. "After seeing the enthusiasm of my nephew, who achieved the highest possible status and the strug­ gle I was experiencing in motivating my own children to do well in school. I became excited about the fact that we could do the same thing at TK My nephew's new found enthusiasm for school infected my own children. In other words, they wanted the same recognition from our community.” The incentive program in­ volves the efforts of students, parents and the local business community. In Sparta, students were compensated for maintaining high academic status or for improving their overall grade point average. Knowing that some students need an outside motivational factor, Trudell met several times wi(h Principal Henry Dugan to discuss the possibilities. In her interest to initiate something similar for TK. she also began speaking with other parents and area businesses. Several parents and business people showed an interest. Fueled with these incenlives, shemet again with Dugan, and Hart, and together they began the pro­ cess that has initiated “the Phoenix.” There are three levels of achievement in this program. The program not only rewards academic accomplishments but also encourages responsi­ ble citizenship. All levels re­ quire that students have no suspensions, no unexcused absences, and no excessive absences. When students have a 3.70 GPA or higher or an improve­ ment of .75 from one semester to the next, they will earn a “Gold Card.” The “Gold Card” entitles the bearer to certain advantages which in­ clude a season pass for both sports season. $10 oft the price of the yearbook, a free senior party ticket, and various free or discounted items from area businesses. Students who achieve a 3.3 GPA or higher or show an im­ provement of .5 from one semester to the next will earn a “Silver Card.” Privileges earned by the recipient of the “Silver Card” include a choice between a fall sports season pass or a winter sports season pass, a $10 discount on the senior party , a $5 discount on the yearbook, and dis­ counted or free items from area businesses. The third level of achieve­ ment is maintaining a 3.0 CPA or a .25 improvement from one semester to the next, and it is called a “Bronze Card.” Bearers of a “Bronze Card” received a free admis­ sion to one sporting event, a $5 discount on the senior par­ ty, free name-stamping on the purchase of a yearbook, and some discounted items from local businesses. “Much of this project would be impossible without the support of local business leaders.“ Hart said. ' Some have willingly donated funds to offset the costs of initiating and maintaining this program. Others have cheerfully of­ fered free items or discounts on their products or services. “Hopefully, other business leaders will see the value of encouraging students to excel and become participants in this worthwhile endeavor." Already pledging support are Thomas Anderson. DDDS; Cappon Quick Mart; Central Auto Parts; Gavin Car Wash; Hair We Are. Mid dleville Lanes; Dr. Eldon Newmyer; Pastoor’s; Phar macy Cre; Tires R Us and Village Cuts. Businesses that have been contacted and would like to discuss participation in this in­ centive program with a com­ mittee member, or those who have not been contacted and wish to participate, may call Hart at TKHS. Rozell earns Eagle Scout rank Schoolin Caledonia. The pro­ ject was completed with the help of Troop 202 and dona­ tions from the community The boys cut a large pole pine and removed the bark. The tree was 35 feet tall. It was smoothed out. Then they installed the flag pole at the school near to the same loca­ tion as the origional pole was many years ago. Dennis then held a dedita tion ceremony He presented a United States flag to Barbara Kolarik, president of the Gaines Township Historical Society. Dennis is the son of Mike and Nancy Rozell of Caledonia. His grandparents are Herman and Verda McLachlan of Caledonia and Helene Rozell of Wayland CONTRACTS OK’d, from front Dennis Rozell Dennis Rozell recently was recognized for earning scouting’s highest award, the Eagle Scout. By achieving the rank, he joins a select group of leaders throughout the United States. Less than 2 percent of all scouts attain this rank, which represents years of work, self discipline and knowledge of scouting skills. Dennis is a member of Caledonia Boy Scout Troop No. 202. The troop is spon­ sored by the Caledonia United Methodist Church. His accomplishments in­ clude earning 31 badges, 12 skill awards, 'he Jack Loring Award, and being elected by his peers to the Order of the Arrow (the Boy Scouts' na­ tional campers society, which is dedicated to the service of others). In order to qualify for the Eagle Rank, he was required to design and carry out a ser­ vice project His project was to construct and install a wooden flag pole for the restoration of DeTraay TOPS reunion set Sept. 28 A Caledonia TOPS reunion will be held Tuesday. Sept. 28. at 7 p.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Old members and any new people are welcome to come For more information, call 698-2914 or 891-8306. enrichment classes. An ar­ bitrator’s decision was that the classes cannot exceed 25 students. For the first several weeks of school, there has been a temporary part-time teacher to handle the overload. Superintendant Steve Gar­ rett made the recommendation to hire a regular part-time per­ son to fill this need. Board members said they felt that the issue should go through the Personnel Com­ mittee first. Middle School Principal Gordon Dahlgren also re­ quested the hiring of another teacher for sixth grade to han­ dle overloads at that level. That too was sent on to the personnel committee. /n other business last week, the school board: — Accepted a gift of $850 from the Caledonia Knights of Columbus to be used in the special education program. — Approved the request for the high school band to take an out-of-state trip to Florida from June 10 to June 15. There will be no cost to the district for the trip. — Tentatively planned to have a special meeting sometime this week to deal with the recommendation and approval to hire a principal for Page Elementary. — Was informed of a citizens* group title SOS (Save Our Students) — Now Is The Time. The group is being put together of parents and con­ cerned citizens all over the state. There will be a rally in Lan­ sing on Wednesday, Sept. 29, and everyone is invited. Anyone who would like more information can call Terri Katcher at 795-7762 or Roni Babitz at 891-1558. MIDDLE VILLA INN weekend Relaxers! FRIDAY • SATURDAY • SUNDAY Prime Rib (3 cuts) Starting at................................................. " $095 Steamed Shrimp.................... O SUNDAY...The Famous s /■ 95 Villa Baked Chicken............. tt MONDAY-THURSDAY... DINNER SPECIALS $495 (Choice of 4 Everyday)............. on M-37 north of Middleville • Open 7 Days a Week Call 795-3640 or 891*1287 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 21, 1993 I Page 3 Superintendent’s Caledonia Calvinettes holding ‘50s Car Hop by Barbara Gall Corner Staff Writer by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Parents rally in Lansing As a superintendent of a Michigan School District, I am greatly concerned and worried over the direction that public education is being forced to take. I am anxious regarding the attitude of citizens about their schools and concerned about the financial support for educa­ tion and learning. Our schools are good and they are getting better. The pro­ blem is that today’s world demands that they get even better And everyone in education is working to make this come about. But if we are not moving fast enough in the process of im­ provement, this cannot be corrected by reducing the funding I also believe that all schools cannot be improved by providing the opportunity for some to have choice when the end effect will be the loss of students and funding to schools that need im­ provement the most. 5 O S. (Save Our Students)/Now is the Time is a grass-roots organization involved in efforts to effect school finance reform. With the removal of all operating millage from proper ty taxes by the Legislature, it has become even more important for parents and citizens concerned with support of education to make their presence known in Lansing. SOS./Now is the Time has developed a strategy that con­ sists of eight criteria to guide legislators in their decision mak­ ing The strategy is known as “Taking Michigan Education in­ to the 21st Century . ” “Taking Michigan Education into the 21st Century” is an eight part criteria They are: 1 Making education a No 1 priority in Michigan 2. Realistic equity 3. Stability/earmarking of educational funding. 4 Adequate basic grant per student. 5. Outcome accountability. 6 Opportunities for innovative educational environments. 7. Equal technological opportunities for all students. 8. Maintain local control. S.O.S. and Now is the Time have hosted two Lansing rallies in the past and have made numerous visits to Lansing over the past months. They are now preparing for their most important effort to date in their mission to “focus on children.” The “Taking Michigan Education into the 21st CenturY” rally on the Capitol steps will take place on Thursday, Sept. 29. It is tentatively planned to start with registration at 10 a.m., with introductions and opening scheduled at 11 a.m. Several activities are planned to take place that will include a small group meeting with legislators and speaking at an open microphone. The rally is scheduled to end at 2 p.m. If you would like to learn more about S.O.S./N.O.W., please contact Sue Wolfe (696-2246) or Sandy Gibbon (874-9227). If you would be intereted in taking part in the Lansing rally or learning more about the rally Sept. 29 call Roni Babitz, McFall P E T. president, at 795-7762. We have been very fortunate to be part of a community that has been very supportive of its schools and education. We must now broaden our efforts to working with our legislators and our governor at the state level. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village If fall foliage and football games bring on a touch of nostalgia, then mark Monday. Sept. 27. with your favorite ‘57 Chevy sticker. The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church Calvinettes that evening will be serving up some ’50s fare at ’50s prices from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church’s parking lot. just north of the intersection of M-37 and 100th Street Smiling Calvinette car hops will be roller skating to customers’ cars to take and deliver orders while ’50’s music fills the air. Hot dogs, barbeques, chips, ice cream, and milk, juice and coffee will be on the menu, and diners can pay ’50s prices or a donation of their choice. This is the third year the Calvinettes have sponsored the 50s Car Hop to raise operating funds for their group Advisor Barb Miedema said that about 40 girls between third and eighth grade belong to the club, which meets bi­ monthly for Bible study, crafts and fun activities. “Membership is open to any area girls in that age group.” she added. “We’re always looking for new members.” She said that anyone in­ terested in the group should call the church at 891-1512. Roller skates are not required. I AFFORDABLE l__ Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 AREA LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg School Wednesday, Sep*. 22 Meat loaf/tomato sauce. peas, mashed potatoes, whole wheat bread, fresh fruit. M.S. salad bar. Thursday, Sept. 23 Turkey fajita on soft shell, refried beans, pears. Friday, Sept. 24 Pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, pineapple. Monday, Sept. 27 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, com bread, honey, banana. H.S. salad bar. Tuesday, Sept. 28 Meat and cheese sub, tomato and lettuce, ap­ plesauce, oatmeal cookie. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Hot dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Thomapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Sept. 22 French toast sticks/syrup, applesauce, milk Thursday, Sept. 23 Cheese omelet on biscuit, juice, milk. Friday, Sept. 24 Big cinnamon roll, juice, milk. Monday, Sept. 27 Cold cereal, muffin, juice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 28 Scrambled egg. toast, juice, milk. Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY Coledonia Christian Reformed Calvinettes will be bringing back the dnve-in restaurant of the 1950s for their Sept. 27 Car Hop fund raiser. Katie Oeverman Emily Miedema and Rachel Miedema demonstrate the smiling service the Calvinettes will provide their customers. Wednesday. Sept. 22 Grilled chicken sandwich, fries, milk. Vita Pup Thursday, Sept. 23 BYO Sub Sandw ich. french fries. Vita Pup. milk Friday. Sept. 24 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Mondai. Sept. 27 BYO Double Cheese, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 28 BYO wet bumto. french fries, milk. Vita Pup. We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment \ available Monday-Saturday. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Wednesday, Sept. 22 Deluxe hamburger/bun. fries, fruit, choice, milk. ] b 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 ...In the new State Farm Bldg just north of the light. See menus. Page 5 Service is our middle name. ,'S< You'll be amazed at the number of services State Bank of Caledonia offers. No matter what you need — checking or savings accounts, term investments or an IRA — we have the services you're looking for. Our bank can also get you the loan you need. Whether it's a consumer, real estate, commercial, guaranteed student loan, residential, construction loan, or manufactured home, you'll get your money quickly. We also offer Visa and MasterCard credit. If you want to get the most service for your money, just give us a call — we're here to serve you. ATC r\ 1 L 267 MAIN ST. | 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA ------" DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE ANK891’8113 698-6337 aledonia 795-3361 AB 3 Locations Open AB Day Monday thru Fnday and till Noon on Saturday LCNoca �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 21, 1993 TftcdcttuMe Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Well, are all you folks ready for fall and winter? I am not even in the mood for fall, let alone ready for frost and winter. We finally have all our tomatoes done. Now, 1 am anxious to see how many gourds we have. The frost will have to kill off the leaves so I can see just what we have. The vines are worse than pumpkins, as to sizes of vines and going all over the garden. Johnny put up two fences, one in a circle and the other just a straight heavy one left over from the bam floor. Time will tell. I am finally beginning to en­ joy doing Braille, as George Kramer makes me slow down, go step by step, and learn my exact letters with no fancy short cuts. He is so patient and catches exactly what I am do­ ing wrong. He is really a very good teacher, and what patience! Last week, when I was do­ ing my mobility training, go­ ing up and down the east and west sides of Main Street. I was down by the old Pythian Hall and a little boy asked Carol, my teacher, what was that lady doing? She said that I was feeling the surface of the sidewalk, so I wouldn't stum­ ble. Then looking at me, he said, “Why doesn't she open her eyes?" So Carol said that 1 couldn't see well. So he walked along with her. prac­ tically whispering, and asking questions She said that he was about 4 years old. We got a chuckle out of his bluntness, and calling a spade a spade. For any of you folks who are having eye problems, have you tried the library for the Blind and Handicapped1 They are located in Lansing for our area. They have a super selec­ tion of books, will send you the cassette player to use. which can play regular casset­ tes as well as their own. The cassette player has a rechargable battery, and it runs for a long time. Then all you have to do. when the bat­ tery gets low. is to plug it in to recharge. They send you sign, showing the eye condition. If you have any questions, call me at 795-9715. It is real­ ly a life saver for me. but our local library is really super in keeping me supplied with at least six books on tape. I even re-read. "Freckles.” "The Girl of the Limberlost." and “ Harvest or" They were by Gene Stratton Porter. 1 have read and re-read them all my growing life. My daughter. Jana, who has loved books before she could even read, says it is an unusual library with a wonderful selection of books. And the librarians are so helpful, going to every effort to get just what you want. If it is obtainable any place they have access to order it from on the computer hookup. Well, I have just lot my taped news as you folks tell it catalogues every two months You send back your choice of books. Both the cassette player and tapes are sent to you for free. No postage is needed. All the books are in the Library of Congress read by volunteers. They even have magazines, languages to learn, fiction, and non-fiction. The tapes come in little green boxes having four sides on one cassette. You can get discs as well as cassettes. One book I just finished was “Scarlett O'Hara." the sequel to “Gone with the Wind." It had loads of four-sided cassette tapes and took me a long time to finish. If your spouse is frustrated by loss of vision, almost any subject is covered. And it comes directly to your home through the mail carrier. Your spouse's opthamologist has to to me. So. I will try to remember what you folks told me by running over the taped telephone numbers. If I goof, please forgive me. Ann Bartlett said that she and Dan had a week's vaca­ tion at Spring Lake last week. They're now back at work for a while. Russ Bender said that daughter Joan came to visit a couple of days las: week. I think that he said that she came on Sunday and left Thursday. Emma Jane Ingram said that she and a friend went up north across to Wisconsin and down to Rockford. 111. They stopped to visit in Rockford. She said that the trees had started to turn in Wisconsin. Lois Bremer said that the whole family got together up at Ken and Vicky’s over the Continued on next page— LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.........9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles cast of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School...............................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service........ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...........................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer....................6:45 p.m. Awana................................................................................ 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone 69M252 Pastor Mark Beers ) Br'-MI ~ LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School....................... 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship..........10:30 a.m. Evening Service.....................6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST T'' .K3 Pastor Scott Taylor Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Reaching People With Christ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School............................................9:45-10:45 Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m. Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults. High Sduxil Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director For information call: 891-81 19 „ 891-8028 708 West Main Street Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Morning Worship Service........... 10:00 a m. Sunday School............................. 11:15a.m. Evening Worship Service............ 6:00 p.m. Phone 891-9259 Caraway St. puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..................9:30 a m. 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11:00 service Peace Reformed Church St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship.................8:30 a.m. Sunday School...........................................9.45am. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITE Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Saturday Evening Mass.............................. 5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday Mass........................9:00 a.m. A 11:00 a.m. 795-3667 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Worship Service...... 10:00 a.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 'The Chtrcfi wffere everybody is somebody. and Jesus Christ is Lord" 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Bev. Bobby Dale Whitlock latest/ Ministers are: Thomas D. Keizer Allan J. Weenink • IV. Fred Graham Service Time.................................10:00 a.m. Church School..............................11:15 a.m. Phone 942-2751 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10.00 am Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School........... 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship.................... 11 00 a m Sunday School Sunday School....................................... 930 a m. Sunday Morrung Wontsp............................. 10:30am. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Sunday Evening Worship............................... 6:00p.m. Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Wed MsOweek Prayer A Btote Study...... 7 00 p m. tev /Oom Dotson Party Church Office Phone — 795-9266 S>m Joctson. >oi* Pastor ' MXe Looney Muse Dir Whc (Old ^limr 'God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 7495 Cacade Rd.. S.E. at 36th St. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49546 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH r!Ijodist (Ulnirrh 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Services — Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Sunday School................................... 10:00a.m. Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship............................... 11:00a.m. Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee 600p.m. Phone 795-7076 Royle Ballard, Pastor - 868-6437 - 11:15 a.m. Wednesday "Family Night” 6:00 p.m. Iniptrmt, Poulne, Rdnant, lawful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h St. near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, .1° 00 am a?Morning Worship....... 11 00 am q Evening Worship.......... 6 00 p.m Wed Fdlowsh‘P.......... 7:30 p m (m homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 21, 1993 I Page 5 Jason Buys bisits Silicon Valley as *93 VanBree Scholar CHS scholarship winner gets look at California high-tech world by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A week of exploration and visiting exhibits in Califor­ nia’s “Silicon Valley” area hasn't changed Jason Buys' mind a bit. The technology he saw at work and in museums during his summer visit only con­ firmed the Caledonia High School sophomore s plans to go into some science field, perhaps chemistry, perhaps engineering But he said he is glad he ap­ plied for and received the Ken VanBree Scholarship, which essesntially funded the travel expenses for him and Caledonia Schools Director of Academics Doug Busman to visit the California sites. "Even though I already knew 1 wanted to go into some kind of science, I was really glad I could go on this trip,” Jason said. “It really does help give you more of an idea about science, and if you were a lit­ tle shaky about whether you wanted to go into science, this trip would really encourage you.” Encouraging potential science students is exactly what CHS alum Ken VanBree had in mind three years ago when he established the scholarship, which is awarded each year to a Caledonia freshman. Busman said that VanBree hoped that by seeing the hightech sites in the Silicon Valley area between San Jose and San Francisco, the beginning high school student would realize all the possibilities in a science career. “His idea was to immerse the student for a few days in that scientific, high-tech culture,” Busman said. ‘‘When you give this (scholarship) to a freshman, it helps, because then the stu­ dent has time to plan a schedule that would get in the right courses.” Buys said. “It would be too late if you went on this trip as a senior, and then wanted to change your schedule.” Busman said that VanBree, who works for the high-tech Hewlett-Packard industry in California, wanted to give something back to his home town that had “done well by him.” “It provides the student a chance to see beyond the world here in the Midwest." commented Busman, who has accompanied the VanBree scholars during the scholar­ ship's three-year existence. “You can really feel the diversity there. It’s a crowd­ ed. multi-ethnic culture, and you get a sense of a ‘Pacific rim’ economy that you don't get here ” Buys and Busman enjoyed a week that included visits to places as diverse as Great America and the Lawrence Hall of Science at the Univer- SCHOOL MENUS, continued from Page 3— Thursday, Sept. 23 Nacho supreme, com, or fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Sept. 24 Sub sandwich, peas or fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday, Sept. 27 Chicken patty, mixed vegetable or fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 28 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Caledonia Community Schools Kettle I^ake Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Sept. 22 Hamburger/bun. french fries, fresh peaches, milk. Thursday, Sept. 23 Nacho supreme, corn, milk, fresh grapes. Friday, Sept. 24 Ravioli/meat. peas. breadsticks, apple crisp, milk Monday, Sept. 27 Breakfast for lunch, waffle/fr. toast, sausage, juice, applesauce, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 28 Pizza, veg. sticks and dip, fruit and milk. Wednesday, Sept. 22 Pancake and sausage on a stick, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 23 Egg and sausage on Eng. muffin, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Sept. 24 Breakfast pizza, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, Sept. 20 Assorted cereal, muffin, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Belgian waffle, sausage link, juice or fruit, milk. NEIGHBORS, continued from Page 4 SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St., Caledonia. Ml 891-9224 weekend to welcome Ken and Vicky’s new exchange student from Czeckoslavakia, who will be with them for a whole year. Had a good visit with Bert Kenyon. She is busy working on baskets made out of the big pop bottles. Ralph is coming along about the same. Paul Leach and Mary Noah went up north to Kay and Melvin's cabin. Then Mary came back with Melvin and Kay. Doris Olsen and Audrey Van Heydenberg came over for a visit with Lib Palmer this week. 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As far as I know, that is it for this week, if 1 have made any bloopers, please forgive me Johnny says that my many goofs just proves to him that 1 am loo old for these modem gadgets! 1 heard about a minister’s mother. She. at 60. told her child that she was joining the CMT club because she didn't want to miss things. And now at 75 she is taking up sky diving. 1 can’t say that 1 will go that far to not miss a thing, but I am certainly not going to miss anything that I can possibly do. So thanks to ail of you for your wonderful support How can 1 not get on top of my challenge w ith all of you backing me up*1 1 liked this man's message on his answers machine: “Will you please answer these two questions, who are you and what do you warn’ If you think those questions are easy . most of us spend our whole lives trying to answer them.” Love you all. visit with you next week. As the 1993 Ken VanBree Scholarship winner, CHS sophomore Jason Buys got a taste of California's high tech environment. Accompanying Jason on the trip was Caledonia Schools Director of Academics, Doug Busman. sity of California at Berkeley. Some sight-seeing also was included, and the two took in the engineering wonder of the Golden Gate Bridge and they toured Fisherman’s Wharf. Ghiardelli Square and Chinatown with Ken and Gloria VanBree. Jason said he especially lik­ ed the San Francisco Exploratorium museum, which allows lots of hands-on oppor­ tunities. but he was suitablv impressed with the natural wonders in Yosemite National Park. He and Busman also visited the once-dying Mona Lake near the California-Nevada border, and learned about how scientists were trying to restore the lake. “I enjoyed it all. and got a chance to learn more about science in just about every field,” Jason said. “Ken has made it possible for some of our kids to get greater insights into science and technology.” Busman agreed. Since its inception, the Van­ Bree Scholarships have fund­ ed the California expenses for four CHS students in the last three years Freshmen interested in ap­ plying for the program should check with the CHS science department office to find out when to apply. TRUE VALUE HOMES ...is MOVING SANDRA to a NEW LOCATION - 812 Riverbend Lane (In Phase III) The Fleetwood Home (office) is available for immediate possession! 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Middleville, Ml / September 21, 1993 Caledonia Schools second in U.S. to shift to Almena system New ‘type’ instruction teaches keyboarding technique in minutes by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Remember that typing class when it seemed you spent hours typing ”a..c..a space a...c...a space?” And those discouraging time tests, when you ended up with a score of minus 10 words per minute after coun- Caledonia business teacher Shirley Besteman discusses the Almena system with Michael Hancock, who instructed Caledonia teachers in the method last week. Hancock markets and teaches the Almena program. ting up all the errors in your paragraph1 Caledonia keyboarding students no longer will have such memories In fact. Kettle Lake fourth­ grade teacher Kris Baumgart­ ner last week learned the keyboard and was ty ping at 18 words per minute in less than three hours She had been a confirmed two-finger typist of limited speed until Wednesday’s district training session learn­ ing the Almena Keyboard Training System. The Caledonia School district, however, is only the second in the nation to adopt the Almena method, which teaches students from grade two and up to touch-type in about 20 minutes and without looking at the keyboard. Students can gain a speed of up to 20 words per minute in just four half-day sessions of instruction. The Almena system, though new to the U.S., is already be­ ing used in more than 50 On tario, Canada, school districts, which serve about 700,000 students Ontario also is the home of As part of purchasing a license to use the Almena system, the Caledonia Com­ munity Schools received a one-day inservice session for teachers who would be teaching the new method. Here, Almena partner and instructor Michael Hancock answers questions from the teachers. SNFFZING? COUGHING? STUFFY NOSC? ITCHY, WATERY EYES? YES, IT'S ALLERGY SEASON For some people, allergies ore o mere nuisance. They treat the symptoms and lifegoes on. For others, allonges ore much more serious. They can interfere a persons lifestyle. If you suffer ujith allergies. stop sating your symptoms. Instead, c . cause of yojf allergy orobie— Dr Michoel Nosanov is o speoo allergies Dr. Nosar* sneezing and congestion aid ? recommend a treatment pion that is right for you Coll Dr. Nosonov at (616) 945-3888 "I can type’” Kettle Lake Elementary teacher Kris Baumgartner was touch­ typing at almost 20 words per minute after only a few hours of keyboarding in­ struction using the Almena Keyboarding System. the Almena Systems business, operated by partners Michael Hancock and his wife and daughter. While the program is relatively unheard of in this country, the idea behind the system actually is about 25 years old, Hancock said. It was first conceived by a Jamaican woman who later moved to England, where she developed her idea and open­ ed a small business teaching word processing skills. Using her idea, she reduced the amount of time it took to teach keyboarding from six weeks to a five-day course in keyboarding and word pro­ cessing. Hancock said. While visiting relatives in England, Hancock’s daughter took the course, and informed her father of the tremendous savings in time offered by the new teaching concept. “I was running a design school and a facilities con­ sulting business at the time, and I had commented many times on the terrible underuse of computer hardware,” Han­ cock said. He had noted that com­ puters usually were not pro­ ductively used because employees did not have good keyboarding skills. “My daughter saw the con­ nection right away between what I had been saying and the system she had just used,” he said. He emphasized that learn­ ing to type quickly and with greater speed is not only con­ venient, but a cost-effective measure for both schools and businesses. “There are huge losses of potential because of the sim­ ple lack of keyboarding skill,” Hancock said. “Anybody whose job depends on a computer, and whose doesn’t any more, should type at least 60 words per minute. “If you could just double the average person s speed, which would take two days to a month with the Almena system, we figure the U.S. could see a $10 billion benefit because of the greater productivity.” High school graduates should be typing at 100 words per minute, he said, adding that schools also could save money with a faster turn­ around time in learning. If students learn to keyboard more quickly and can type faster, schools may not have to purchase as mans computers. Though the) do not take credit for originating it. the Hancocks now teach and market the Almena system. Businesses and school districts can purchase either a perma­ nent or a limited license to use the system, both of which in­ clude training kits and a oneday training session for those who will be teaching the system in their organization. The system does not involve learning a new keyboard or fingering method. It is based on a 20-minute video presentation, followed by special practice exercises available on “progress­ assessment” software, which comes with the program and is available for IBM. Apple or DOS computers. For students, the program is encouraging because they achieve almost instant results. Hancock said. They do not have to spend days working on tedious drills nor do they have to face the discouraging time tests of the traditional typing program. While the program pro­ bably works best for beginn­ ing typing students and students who have developed a two-fingered, hunt-and-peck keyboard technique, Hancock said the system can help all keyboarders build speed. Teachers from the five Caledonia schools last week worked with Hancock in the one-day training session that is part of the purchase of an Almena license The district later sponsored a session for neighboring districts and for parents who might be interested in the system. “Under the license provi­ sions, parents in our district can purchase the instructional disk and book for a nominal cost,” said Andy Mann, Caledonia's computer pro­ gram coordinator Most of the teachers who at tended the training session were enthused about the new system. “I like the approach.” said Caledonia Elementary fifth grade teacher Shirley Tim mer. “It’s fast and fun, and there is instant feedback That’s a big thing tor kids. ” Third-grade teacher Col­ leen Cartwright agreed. “This will get them started in a new way and will keep their interest,” she said. “The earlier they learn the keyboard, the easier it will be for them to get enough speed that they’re not frustrated with trying to type.” “We’ve got a lot of kids Continued on next page— �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 21, 1993 I Page 7 Planning Board OKs request for additional mining days by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Plann­ ing and Zoning Commission has given Thompson McCully the go-ahead for 25 additional days of mining. Under its current special use permit, the company is allowed to mine for a total of 60 days per year for three years. Twenty of those days were the site this fall. That was for the August meeting. No action was taken until the township lawyer could advise the Planning Commission of the proper handling of the extension. The commission was notified that it had full authority to extend the time without requiring another special use permit Fulton said restoration and road repair would then be taken care of in the spring. He also explained that if the extension was denied. Thompson McCully would executives who never learned need to bring in a second plant to type, and he encourages to process all of the gravel schools to insist students keep within the other 40 days of improving their keyboard mining allowed. skills as they progress through “We didn’t feel this was in the school system. the best interest of the “We can’t just teach the township or Thompson Mcskills in grade three and then Cully.” Fulton said. rest on those same expecta­ “because an extra plant would tions of accomplishment for cause more noise, dirt and the students as they get to high vibrations.” school. Five commissioners. Judy “The important thing for Becker. Joanne Mendendorp. educators is to have the Al Schwennesen. Gordon students continue to build Wells and Ken Worsham, their skills so they come out of voted in favor of the exten­ school ready and able to use sion. Jan Missad chose to abs­ the technology available in the tain because of her family’s workplace.” role in the mining operation. Mann said the Caledonia Thompson McCully will be schools will begin to imple­ able to mine through Dec. 16. ment the new program im­ weather permitting. mediately. though he will Fulton said that even if the work with the elementary weather stops the operation teachers, especially, in getting early, they will be finished at it under way. the site. Parents who are interested In other business, the com­ in the Almena program should mission again turned down a contact Mann through the rezoning request from Al computer office, which is Conklin for his property located at the middle school. behind the Note. 891-8649. Conklin, along with Ar- used for mining before Memorial Day. The Yankee Springs Township mineral extraction ordinance does not allow min­ ing during the summer, bet­ ween Memorial Day and Labor Day Roger Fulton of Thompson McCully approached the township to request the addi­ tional days in order to com­ plete the mineral extraction at NEW SYSTEM, continued from Page 6 starting on keyboards at 3 and 4 years old.” said Judy Hocbekc. who oversees Kettle Lake's media center. “But they're only typing with a few fingers and their speed is limited This program will help us leach those young students the proper fingering so they’re not frustrated by slow typing ” She added that the system also will be beneficial for special needs students who have normal motor skills, but who get easily bored. “ It's a fun presentation that they will enjoy.” she said. Caledonia High School typ­ ing teacher Marcia Anderson secs another benefit. “It’s going to help me out because it’s more in­ dividualized. I get 26 students in a class who are working at about three different typing levels. This program will help me work with one group without holding another one back.” Hancock said that many of his clients are managers and Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George London (right) swore in new plan­ ning commissioner Al Schwennesen. Planning Commission Chairman Ken Wor­ sham welcomes him to the board. chitectual Engineer Bob Brady, had submitted a re­ quest in the spring for 15 acres that are zoned agricultural be rezoned for low density residential. However, there is a conflict with the master land use plan that zones the property as commercial. The Planning Commission turned down the first request and sent it to the Township Board for confirmation of the decision. But, at the Township Board meeting Sept. 9. several ques­ tions came up as to why the Planning Commission had re­ jected the request. It was then sent back to planning and zoning to be dealt with at last Thursday’s meeting. Commissioners felt that there needed to be a buffer zone between residential and commercial, which was not there under the proposed use. They also felt that there was a need for commercial zoned land in the township. Once again, they rejected the request. So. it will go back to the Township Board. Conklin started the process at the beginning of the year. When he first made his re­ quest. he had a site plan ready as a part of the proposal. Neighbors in the residential area next to his land circulated a petition against the The Commission was notifed that it had full authority to extend the time without requiring another special use permit. 55 rezoning. Conklin claims that many use the property to walk their dogs, watch the wildlife and go snow mobi ling on the pro­ perty. all without his permission. Now he’ll have to wait until the October Township Board meeting or withdraw his request. Last week’s meeting was the first for Al Schwennesen, newly appointed planning commissioner This is Schwennesen’s first formal appointment to serve on a municipal board, but he has been very active in township meetings and is a member of the Yankee Spr ings Awareness Committee. Schwennesen, who works at Hastings Equipment Ltd in Grand Rapids, said he sought the post because “I want to try to make a difference ” U,N|^ V SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 VCR CLEANING 415 * FREE ESTIMATES ON REPAIRS 1 1 :OO AM TO 4:00 PM Ik MOVIES • GAMES VCR SERVICE 4695 N.Middleville Rd (M-37) Middleville 795-2225 (Across from Pastoors) Hours: Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm Sun - Fri 11am - 9pm �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 21, 1993 Board trims budget, library staff to meet assessment Caledonia Twp. to stay in county library system by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Library will stay open next year, but without the extra library staff the Township Board had just approved in June. By a unanimous vote, the Caledonia Township Board Wednesday agreed to remain in the Kent County Library System, but without paid help for the librarian. The board also stipulated that the township must not receive a higher assessment if other government units drop out of the system this year. At the request of residents, the board plans to ask the County Library Board for “justifiable documentation” of Caledonia's assessment, which Clerk Pat Snyder said has doubled in the last three years. When last year’s $36,937 assessment rose to $47,500 for 1994. a financially ailing Township Board sent the county a letter of intent to withdraw from the system. If the township had not filed such an intention, it would have no choice but to par­ ticipate in the system next year. The letter of intent is “reversible. ’’ however, meaning that the township could change its mind, and stay in the library system. Ail government units have until Oct. 31 to decide whether or not to withdraw. Withdrawal means the library would lose its paid staff and all materials and equipment, and residents in those communities would have to pay user fees to withdraw books from any county library . Though Caledonia has opted to stay in the system. 10 other branches have filed let­ ters of intent and remain undecided. Branches in Ada. Algoma. Cannon. Portland. Grand Rapids Township. Grattan. Spencer. Vergennes. Byron Center and Gaines Township will close unless the "intent” is reversed. Alternative funding methods to be discussed Library Board sponsors special session on the future of their local library fresen/ Qtstrtc./* Soften PUBZ. IC FetS-FineS- 3%, Sta-k/peJqov’ta 6? <g€RV/C.E.S fees- Fines revenue. News papery Cotn p utar 4 ehJor kr Ijr/ertaan Pel*very tSbrcMc^ Coiurvhj jov4bool Dedicated nil/age. C Stable 4un//*A w/ groarth potanftqj ) 'foiLTt Stony HcutS ^e^erenee JervZae final Fine revenue I77o flenfcJ revenue fyujfnentfyirta.1 fruiter V/stts RenfcJ CeVe/tAje- 67? OUter ------- Sia-fe/Fel gev’h 5>et$ Suff- ( Dtwun/ikina PeiwJ Pine f^evenu^ Supporters of the Caledonia library applauded the Township Board's decision, which followed a lengthy question and answer session between residents and board members. "There’s going to be a full investigation (into the assess­ ment). but we will have a library for you.” Supervisor Tom Garbow told them. Board members said they have made cuts in other areas of the budget in order to pay the assessment, but Caledonia Village does reimburse the township for 20 percent of the library fee. The two municipalities also share library maintenance costs at the same 80:20 ratio, though village and township own the properly and building on a 50-50 basis. The hike in the township’s assessment fees over the last three years is a result of a new funding formula for the coun­ ty system, based on each branch's circulation. The idea was to re­ distribute the funding over the whole county and relieve the urban libraries from bearing the brunt of the costs. The new formula then was phased in over the last three years. "Due to the makeup of the metropolitan community, all the county libraries are heavi­ ly used.” said Linda Hilton, assistant director of opera­ tions for the county system. She pointed out that about 60 percent of Kent County residents have a library card, and about 250,000 people throughout the county are served by the system. “The new formula is designed to distribute the operating costs more evenly among the urban libraries and the outlying libraries.” she said, but explained that the new formula ' really was designed only as an interim funding measure. The county staff advocates moving on to a district library system, which it says would relieve local governments of the assessment hassle. Hilton said that about 85 communities in the state now are working under such a system, which is funded by a dedicated millage approved by county residents. "This kind of system has worked very well, even in communities where unemployment is running high." she said, adding that it would take about a .7-mill levy to operate the $4.6 million Kent County system "None of the local branches could operate alone on seven­ tenths of a mill or even one mill." she said. "The district library would take the library out of township and city budgets, but allow the continuation of our library services which now go beyond the mere circulation of books. ” Hilton will be on hand to answer questions ab<Hit ways to fund the library at a special information meeting being held by the Caledonia Library Board at 7:30 p.m. Wednes day. Sept. 22. (See related article.) Library Board Chairwoman Jennifer Cisler, along with Garbow. urge residents in­ terested in maintaining a kxal public library to attend 2% This sketch shows the difference in library funding between the present county system and the proposed district system. With a district library, local governments would no longer face rising library assessments or have to worry about circulation figures. The library instead would derive the largest share of its income from a dedicated, district-wide millage. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Though the Caledonia Township Board has agreed to fund the Caledonia Library in 1994, rising operational assessments are not going to go away as long as Caledonia continues to grow. To answer questions and discuss funding options that will keep the library operating, the Caledonia Library Board is sponsoring an information meeting at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow evening Wednesday. Sept. 22. The meeting will be held at the NOW is the time to put in your LAWN! 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Ready to address these issues are several members of the Kent County Library staff who will be attending tomor­ row’s meeting. Also attending will be Kent County Commis­ sioner Judy Harrison. One discussion topic will be a proposed district library system, which, if approved by voters, would replace the ex­ isting Kent County system. Funding for a district library would come from a dedicated millage levied throughout th? county, instead of assessing county townships and cities for library opera­ tional costs. A district library would be run by a board of directors, either elected or appointed, representing each branch library. It would be more cost effec­ tive than the present system, could operate with a minimum of staff, but would still pro­ vide the computer hookups and all the other library ser­ vices. explained Linda Hilton, assistant director of opera­ tions for the Kent County Library System. She said that in recent years, diminishing county, state and federal funds have meant municipal governments have had to provide a greater share of library funding. "I’m really looking for­ ward to meeting Caledonia Continued on next page— cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N, Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* 1-3 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 21, 1993 / Page 9 Gun Lake Women’s Club plans annual home tour Sunday Sept. 26 The home of William and Grace Evans at 4210 Trails End features a fieldstone front and bay window. David and Josie Sassman's house that has a large dormer room on the third story is located at 3163 Elmwood Beoch. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Seven bouses in the Gun Lake area will be open to the public this Sunday. Sept. 26. The home tour is sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs - Gun Lake Area. Cost of a ticket for the home tour is $8 per person or $12 per couple. 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They also can be purchased on the day of the tour at any of the homes on display. Homes being toured are owned by William and Grace Evans, Ron and Harlene Kok. Lew and Reita Newman, Bev Otis, David and Josie Sassman. and Dr. David and Roseanne Woodliff. A five-story Victorian doll house will be on display at the home of Warren and Laura Sheppard. The home of William and Grace Evans is located at 2410 Trails End. They pur­ chased their lot in 1985 and began contraction in 1988. One of the first things notic­ ed on the house if the fieldstone front with a bay window and a porch that is the length of the house. The Evanses did much of the building themselves. They are particularly proud of the stonework and the deck. The home also has a threeseason enclosed porch with a sensational view of Gun Lake. Ron Harlene Kok’s oneyear-old home is located on one of the Gun Lake channels. It is a contemporary, yet tradi­ tional styled ranch. The front walkway is fram­ ed by flowers and plants. A large deck on the lake side of the home is surrounded by a white picket fence. The house also has a fully finished basement. The home of Lew and Reita Newman is a two-story California ranch located at 12734 Marsh Road. The home has a touch of Frank Lloyd White architec­ ture and was built by Lew and constructors Jack and Dari Anderson. The pillared front entrance is on a curved driveway. The first view when enter­ ing the home is an open stair­ case and a view out the back to the water LIBRARY MEETING From previous page— residents and to discussing the options they want to know about However, we really believe, after our own study and after hearing about the ex­ periences of other com­ munities. that the district library is the answer for this area.' she said Anyone with questions about the meeting should con­ tact the Caledonia Township office. 891-0070. or call 891-1991. The oversized living­ entertainment room has a 14-foot nutural rock fireplace and massive 30-inch ceiling beams. The dining room has one fully mirrored wall and the furniture is a mix of antique, marble and present day blends. The home is landscaped with a gazebo, patios, a raised deck, several water fountains and a sunken fish pond. Bev Otis, of 12622 Blue Lagoon, can make an unusual claim: she owns and lives on her own island. Her one-acre island is on This tiny dining room is furnished with small, hard­ wood furnisher and crystal and china. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA COUNTY of KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR BASIC CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Ordinance No. 93-1, the village of Caledonia Basic Cable Television Rate Regulation Ordinance, was adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia on September 13, 1993. The following is a summary of the principal provisions of the Ordinance: 1. Purpose of Ordinance. Recites the purpose as adopting regulations and procedures governing basic cable service regulation consistent with the Cable Act and FCC rules. 2. Definitions. Contains certain definitions and provides that all other words and phrases have the same meaning as defined in the 1984 and 1992 Cable Acts (“Cable Act) and FCC rules. 3. Regulation of Basic Cable Television Service. Provides for compliance with all FCC rules regarding the regulation of basic cable television service. 4. Procedures; Filing of Rate Schedules; Submission of Information by Cable Television Operator. Provides that the cable operator must submit its schedule of rates for the basic service tier and associated equipment or proposed increase in such rate in accordance with the Act and the FCC rules; authorizes the adoption of rules and regulations prescribing information, data, and calculations which must be included as part of the cable operator’s filing; authorizes an appropriate official to obtain additional information from the cable operators; and places on the cable operator the burden of proving that its rates comply with the Cable Act and FCC rules. 5. Notice; Initial Review of Rates. Requires publishing a public notice of the filing of the cable operator’s schedule of rates or a proposed rate increase; and requires notice to the cable operator of when the rates will first be considered. 6. Proprietary Information. Prescribes procedures consistent with FCC rules regarding requests for confidentiality of proprietary information submitted by the cable operator. 7. Effective Date of Rates; Order Tolling Effective Date of rates. The proposed schedule of rates or rate increase shall become effective 30 days after submission unless tolled pursuant to FCC rules 8. Hearing on Basic Cable Service Rates Following Tolling of 30-Day Deadline; Public Notice. Provides for a public hearing to be held subject to certain public notice requirements if a tolling order has been issued pursuant to Section 7. 9 Other Matters. Authorizes rate decisions and orders in accordance with FCC rules. Authorizes refunds in accordance with FCC rules. Provides for adoption of procedural rules and regulations. Provides for additional hearings, for remedies upon noncompliance with the Ordinance and for other matters. 10 Effective Date. The Ordinance shall become effective on September 21 1993. The text of the Ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Village Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, within the Village, during normal business hours. After printing, copies of the Ordinance may be purchased at the offices of the Village Clerk. Dated. September 14, 1993 (330) VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 21, 1993 HOME TOUR, continued from Page 9 the southeast end of Gun Lake. The home is easily accessed by a bridge walkway. Otis' A-frame cabin is sur­ rounded by pines, gardens and a well-manicured lawn. Otis and her late husband, Keith, even hand picked the logs in Canada for the house. which has three-bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also an enclosed summer porch on the back. David and Josie Sassman of 3162 Elmwood Beach built their three-story. Victorian home after a fire destroyed the older home. Their five-bedroom home also sits right on Gun Lake. The entrance features a picket fence, trellis and brick walkway. Sassman's worked directly with builder Dan Cordts to customize their new home for lakeside living Warren and Laura Shep­ pard at 3874 Patterson are This home, owned by Dr. David and Roseanne Woodliff, features a deck on three sides of the house. It is located at 3922 Hermitage Point Road. This two story California ranch located at 12734 Marsh is the home of Lew and Reita Newman. • NOTICE of ORDINANCE ADOPTION • TOWNSHIP of YANKEE SPRINGS ORDINANCE NO. 47 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR BASIC CABLE TELEVISION REGULATION PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that Ordinance No 47 was adopted by the Township Board on September 9, 1993. A summary/synopsis of the ordinance follows: Section 1 Definition*. Contains certain definitions and provides that all other words and phrases have the same meaning as defined in the 1984 and 1992 Cable Acts (‘‘Cable Act”) and FCC rules Section 2 Purpose and Interpretation. Recites the purpose as adopting regulations and procedures governing basic cable service regulation consistent with the Cable Act and FCC rules. Section 3 Rate Regulations Promulgated by FCC. Provides for compliance with all FCC rules regarding the regulation of basic cable television service. Bev Otis's log home at 12622 Blue Lagoon sits on a private island. Section 4. Filing; Additional Information; Burden of Proof. Provides that the cable operator must submit Its schedule of rates for the basic service tier and associated equipment or proposed increase in such rate in accordance with the Act and the FCC rules; authorizes the adoption of rules and regulations prescribing information, data, and calculations which must be included as part of the cable operator’s filing; authorizes an appropriate official to obtain additional information from the cable operators; and places on the cable operator the burden of proving that its rates comply with the Cable Act and FCC rules. Section 5. Proprietary Information. Prescribes procedures consistent with FCC rules regarding requests for confidentiality of proprietary information submitted by the cable operator. Section 6. Public Notice; Initial Review of Rates. Requires publishing a public notice of the filing of the cable operator’s schedule of rates or a proposed rate increase; and requires notice to the cable operator of when the rates will first be considered. Section 7. Tolling Order. The proposed schedule of rates or rate increase shall become effective 30 days after submission unless tolled pursuant to FCC rules. Section 8 Public Notice; Hearing on Basic Cable Service Rates Following Tolling of 30-day Deadline. Provides for a public hearing to be held subject to certain public notice requirements if a tolling order has been issued pursuant to Section 7. Section 9. Staff or Consultant's Report; Written Response. Provides that, following the public hearing, municipal staff or consultant shall make a written report and recommendation on rate decisions; and the cable operator may respond prior to final action. Section 10. Rate Decision and Order. Authorizes rate decisions and orders in accordance with FCC rules. Section 11. Refunds; Notice. Authorizes refunds in accordance with FCC rules provided prior notice and opportunity to comment is given to the cable operator. Section 12. Written Decisions; Public Notice. Provides that rate orders shall be in writing, be effective upon adoption, and deemed released to the public upon adoption; requires publication of a public notice and mailing of the decision to the cable operator. Section 13. Rules and Regulations. Authorizes the adoption of rules and regulations for basic cable service rate regulation proceedings. Section 14. Failure to Give Notice. Provides that failure to give the notices or mail copies of reports as required will not invalidate decisions or proceedings. Section 15. Additional Hearings. Authorizes additional public hearings upon reasonable notice. Section 16. Additional Power*. Provides that the powers exercised pursuant to the Ordinance are in addition to other powers conferred by law or otherwise. Section 17. Failure to Comply. Remedy. Provides for legal and equitable remedies for failure of the cable operator to comply with the Act, the FCC rules, any rate orders or determinations, any requirements of the ordinance or any rules or regulations promulgated under this ordinance Section 18. Severability. The various parts, sections, and clauses of this ordinance are severable Section 19. Conflict Provision, in the event of any conflict between this Ordinance and other ordinances or the franchise agreement, this Ordinance shall control. Section 20. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on September 9, 1993 The publication of this summary/synopsis of the ordinance is intended to meet the requirements for publication as provided by law No further publication of the ordinance is required or contemplated. This summary/synopsis is not exhaustive of ail provisions and requirements of the ordinance A true and complete copy of the ordinance can be Inspected or obtained at the offices of the Clerk. 284 N Bnggs Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333. Harvey E. Vander Bee (323) Ron and Harlene Kok's house at 12748 Sunrise Court is an example of a contem­ porary, yet traditional ranch. showing a house but not the one they live «n. Instead, the Sheppards are displaying a five-story Victorian doll house that has been lovingly constructed and filled by Laura and her mother, Janice Jelso. The house contains 24 rooms and each is filled with tiny replicas that are exact in every detail. Included are several businesses like the country store, a chapel, a ballroom, and even a tool room with tiny tools. Visitors have come from all over to see Laura's dollhouse Dr David and Roseanne Woodliffs home, located at 3922 Hermitage Point Road, was just completed in January of this year It was designed to provide for easy lake living with elegance and still have low maintenance A cedar deck surrounds three sides of the house with a screened porch and a large open area Every room in the house has a view of the lake Hardwood maple floors compliment the maple kitchen cabinetry. The original cottage that was located on the property burned in 1988. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG ANNUAL REPORTS MIDDLE SCHOOL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - 7:00 P.M. Middle School Library HIGH SCHOOL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 ■ 3:00 P.M. High School Home Ec Room ELEMENTARY BUILDINGS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 - 9:30 A M. Starting at McFall Library The Public is invited to attend any or all of the meetings featuring the Annual Report of Each Building. Stephen C. Garrett Superintendent �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 21, 1993 I Page 11 Thornapple Twp. Emergency Services chief to retire in ‘94 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Chief Bob Kenyon of the Thornapple Township Emergency Services gave the township board advance notice of his retirement for the summer of 1994 Kenyon, who heads up both the fire department and the ambulance service, set the ef­ fective date as July 31, 1994. when he will be 65. At that time, Kenyon will have 40 years of service with the fire and ambulance department. In other business last Thurs­ day, the Thomappie Township Board — Reappointed Tom Otto and Dick Thompson to the Zoning Board of Appeals. — Was notified that all mineral extraction equipment was removed from the Dennis Wilson property Township Supervisor Don Boysen said that a new application had not been filed. — Approved the cost of having the county mark roads in the township up to ten miles at $200 per mile. — OK’d the purchase of a dehumidifier for the township hall basement at a cost of $578 from Holwerda & Huizinga, which handles the air condi­ tioning and heating for the building. — Received a request for the Duncan Lake sewer to be extended to two lots on the south end of the lake. No ac­ tion was taken this matter yet. * VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE • NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Village of Middleville REQUEST: w TTES Chief Bob Kenyon Caledonia Township approves M-37 industrial park project by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week approved rezoning for a new industrial commercial project at 8181 Broadmoor Valley Point West, located on a 10-acre parcel just north of 84th Street, eventually will consist of three buildings, ac cording to the plans submitted by FCC Construction, developers of the park. The land formerly was zon­ ed agricultural, and FCC sub­ mitted an application to rezone the parcel to planned unit development (PUD) in accordance with township zoning regulations for proper­ ties in the M-37 corridor. The Township Planning Commission in August had approved the site development plan and recommended ap­ proval for the rezoning The Township Board held its first reading of the PUD ordinance in September, and no comments or objections were raised at the second reading Wednesday before the board vote. Putokshers of • • • • • • • • Hastng# Remnder Hastngs Banner HasUngs Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News MiddleviUe/Caledonia Sun & News Maple Va#ey News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK Call... (^948-4450 Postal Service makes it easy to forward mail For those planning to move away during the winter season, the Middleville Postal Service has developed a For­ warding of Address Kit to simplify the move. The Middleville Post Office will have “Snow-Bird” For­ warding of Address Kits available in the post office lobby beginning this week. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date: October 21. 1993 Time: 7:30 P.M. Place: Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N. Briggs, Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose: To consider request from John A Baar to rezone property on N. Patterson Rd. from Agricultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan. Legal Description: A parcel of land in the Northwest one-quarter of Section 7. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 7, thence South 225 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence East 300 feet, thence South 150 feet, thence West 300 feet, thence North 150 feet to the place of beginning. Owner of Record: John A Baar 7732 Tree Swallow Dr., Grand Rapids 49508 Material pertaining to the above subject may be examin­ ed at the township hall by appointment with the clerk Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered al the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by wnting or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk Telephone 795-9091 “The kids contain valuable information and necessary forms for customers to use so their mail is forwarded time­ ly,” said Postmaster Patrick Kelly. “Each set contains two set of forms. One set is used for departure and the other for the return to Michigan. “We’ve even included a feedback card for customer comments. This will allow the postal service to be more responsive to customers needs." Flu shots now available at local practice Middleville Doctors PC on Middleville Road have receiv­ ed the serum for this year’s flu vaccinations. This year, for the first time. Medicare will pick up the tab. according to Doctors Linette Showerman and John Woodworth Shots will be available through Christmas. Elderly people, those work­ ing with the public, and anyone with a chrome illness are candidates for the flu vaccine. The doctors recommend that people check with their regular physician to decide if they need to be vaccinated. — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • Ides 5 wtxrJi kx ‘ITS then IO‘ per ward I you pay m advance. you save SO* Mng charge Deodtene is Friday at 4 00 pJn The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive citizen’s comments regarding a proposed ordinance to amend the Village of Middleville Zoning Ordinance The proposed ordinance would, if adopted, amend the Village Zoning Ordinance as follows: 1. Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) from the Light Industrial District (1-1) to the Medium Density Single Family District (R-2) for the parcels commonly and legally referred to as the following: 800 East Main Street - Part of the South W of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South Mi comer of said Section 23; thence North 00 deg 50' 48" West 962.55 feet along the East line of Assessor s Plat #4 in said Section 23 and Section 26 to the centerline of Main Street; thence South 81 deg 10' 41" East 247.50 feet along said centerline of Main Street; thence South 08 deg 48’ 56" West 165.00 feet; thence North 81 deg 10’ 41” West 219.53 feet to said East line of Assessor’s Plat #4 of Middleville; thence North 00 deg 50* 48" West 167.38 feet along East line of Assessor s Plat #4 of Middleville to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. 803 East Main Street • Middleville. Commencing at intersection of center of Main Street and North and South W line of Section 23, then East in center of highway 15 rods for beginning, then South 10 rods, East 8 rods, North 10 rods to center of highway. West 10 rods to beginning; containing 80 sq. rods more or less. 2. Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) from Light Industrial District (1-1) to the Multiple Family Residential District (R-3) for the parcels commonly and legally referred to as the following 140 Irving Road - Part of the South Vi of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South Mi corner of said Section 23; thence North 00 deg 50’ 48” West 151.06 feet along the East line of Assessor s Plat #4 of Middleville to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 82 deg 50’ 46" West 23.60 feet to the centerline of Irving Road; thence North 23 deg 59' 18” West 37.75 feet along said centerline of Irving Road, thence North 89 deg 35’ 36" East 98.03 feet, thence North 30 deg 15’ 05" West 122.20 feet to East line of Assessor’s Plat #4 of Middleville, said point being North 00 deg 50' 48" West 294 80 feet from said South Mi corner of Section 23; thence North 00 deg 50’ 48" West 261.87 feet along East line of Assessor’s Plat #4 of Middleville; thence South 81 deg 10' 08" East 311.26 feet; thence South 08 deg 48’ 56" West 260.00 feet, thence South 81 deg 10’ 41" East 28.14 feet; thence South 00 deg 05’ 35" East 1 14 feet; thence North 82 deg 50’ 46” West 106.35 feet; thence South 00 deg 13’ 26" East 131.81 feet; thence North 82 deg 50' 46" West 186.14 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. 150 Irving Road - Beg at pt on N & S Mi line Sec 23-4-10 121.9 ft from S Mi post sd Sec also being c/l Irving Road where it crosses sd N & S ’A line, the N al sd N & S ’A line 33 ft, th S 82 deg 30’ 50" E parallel with c/l of State Rd 198.00 ft, th N parallel with sd N & S ’A line 132 ft, th S 82 deg 30' 50" E 106.92 ft, th S parallel with N iS Vi line 436.92 ft m/l to c/l of Irving Rd, th nwly al sd c/l 429 ft m/l to POB, except that part located within Section 26. T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. Subject to easements. 3. Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) from the Medium Density Single Family District (R-2) to the Multiple Family Residential District (R-3) for the parcel commonly and legally referred to as the following: 150 Irving Road - Beg at pt on N & S Mi line Sec 23-4-10 121.9 ft from S ’A post sd Sec also being c/l Irving Road where it crosses sd N A S ’A line, th N al sd N & S ’A line 33 ft, th S 82 deg 30’ 50” E parallel with c/l of State Rd 198.00 ft, th N parallel with sd N & S ’A line 132 ft, th S 82 deg 30' 50" E 106.92 ft, th S parallel with N & S ’A line 436.92 ft m/l to c/l of Irving Rd, th nwly al sd c/l 429 ft m/l to POB, except that part located within Section 23. T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. Subject to easements. 4. Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) from the Thornapple Township Residential District (R) to the Village Low Density Single Family District (R-1) for the parcels commonly and legally referred to as the following: 611 Grand Rapids Street - Commencing at a point on the east side of Grand Rapids Street which is 132 feet north of the northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition, then North 60 feet, East 132 feet, South 60 feet, West 132 feet to the beginning. 611 Grand Rapids Street - Southeast 1A, Northwest ’A, Section 23-4-10, described as beginning at a point on the east side of Grand Rapids Street lies 66 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition to Midd. Due North 66 feet, then 89 degrees 59’ East 132 feet, South 66 feet, South 89 degrees 59’ West 132 feet to the point of beginning. 611 Grand Rapids Street - Beginning 66 feet North 132 feet East of the Northwest corner of Block 20, Keelers Addition to Middleville, North 132 feet, East 66 feet, South 132 feet, West 66 feet to point of beginning. Section 23-4-10. 613 Grand Rapids Street - The North 60 feet of South 120 feet of a part of the Southeast ’A, Northwest ’A, Section 23-4-10 described as beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street 132 feet North of Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition, then North 180 feet, then North 89 degrees 59’ East 132 feet, then South 180 feet, then South 89 degrees 59’ West 132 feet to the beginning. 615 Grand Rapids Street - Beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which lies 252 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition, then North 60 feet, East 132 feet, South 60 feet, West 132 fee! to the beginning. 5. Amend Section 3.35 so as to apply minimum requirements to all forms of single family dwelling units. Said minimum requirements shall address the building width, building height, foundation, lot area, minimum floor area, minimum ceiling height, sanitary sewer and water supply systems, and applicable Building Code standards for single family dwellings. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: October 5, 1993 TIME: 70) P.M. Middleville Village Hail 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall at the aforementioned address All information relative to this request may be reviewed at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, during normal business hours. LOCATION: (321) Village of Middleville Planning Commission Dated: September 15, 1993 �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 21, 1993 Summary of Regular meeting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL September 13, 1993 The Regulor meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President with oil members except Kidder present. Other guests were also present. Minutes of the last regular and last special meetings were approved os printed. Financial report was accepted os printed Bills of the month were allowed for payment. Imperial Municipal Service report was received and NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Caledonia Township will take bids for the plowing of the Caledonia Township proper­ ties for the 1993-1994 season. Specifications are available at the Township offices, 250 Maple, Caledonia, Ml. Bids are to be submit­ ted to the Township Clerk by Noon October 18, 1993. Caledonia Township Clerk (327) filed VonLiere gave on update on the sewer construction at the Middle School. Motion by Soules, seconded by Erskine to have Rodgers at­ tend a three day training semmor at DeWitt Wastewater Treatment plant on October 4, 5 and 6. Carried. lohela gave a progress report on the sewer treatment plant the discharge permit and the Completion timetable for the sewer project Water Committee will meet with Newhof and J. White on Tuesday. September 14 about the water project. Cable Ordinance was discuss­ ed An Ordinance to Adopt Regulations and Procedures for Basic Coble Television Rates was presented by Soules, and seconded by Berencsi. Ayes: All. Ordinance declared adopted. Other items discussed were: 'Tire Lone": Library expense: Barber School; and the next newsletter. Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (325) • VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE * NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 5,1993 at 7:00 PM. the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to consider the following proposed amendments to the Village Master Plan 1 Amend the Future Land Use Plan Map so as to change the planning designation from Industrial to Medium Density Residential for the properties commonly and legally referred to as the following: a 800 East Main Street ■ Part of the South Vi of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commen­ cing at the South % corner of said Section 23; thence North 00 deg 50’ 48” West 962.55 feet along the East line of Assessor's Plat #4 in said Section 23 and Section 26 to the centerline'of Main Street; thence South 81 deg 10' 41” East 247.50 feet along said centerline of Main Street; thence South 08 deg 48' 56” West 165.00 feet; thence North 81 deg 10* 41 West 219.53 feet to said East line of Assessor's Plat #4 of Middleville; thence North 00 deg 50' 48" West 167 38 feet along East line of Assessor's Plat #4 of Middleville to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. b. 803 East Main Street - Middleville. Commencing at intersection of center of Main Street and North and South 14 line of Section 23, then East in center of highway 15 rods for beginning, then South 10 rods, East 8 rods, North 10 rods to center of highway, West 10 rods to beginning; containing 80 sq rods more or less. c. 140 Irving Road Part of the South Vi of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South % corner of said Section 23; thence North 00 deg 50’ 48" West 151.06 feet along the East line of Assessor’s Plat #4 of Middleville to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 82 deg 50’ 46" West 23.60 feet to the centerline of Irving Road; thence North 23 deg 59’ 18” West 37.75 feet along said centerline of Irving Road; thence North 89 deg 35’ 36” East 98.03 feet; thence North 30 deg 15’ 05” West 122.20 feet to East line of Assessor’s Plat #4 of Middleville, said point being North 00 deg 50’ 48” West 294.80 feet from said South 14 corner of Section 23; thence North 00 deg 50’ 48” West 261.87 feet along East line of Assessor’s Plat #4 of Middleville; thence South 81 deg 10’ 08” East 311.26 feet; thence South 08 deg 48’ 56” West 260.00 feet; thence South 81 deg 10’ 41" East 28.14 feet; thence South 00 deg 05’ 35” East 1.14 feet; thence North 82 deg 50’ 46" West 106.35 feet; thence South 00 deg 13’ 26” East 131.81 feet; thence North 82 deg 50’ 46” West 186.14 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. d. 150 Irving Road ■ Beg at pt on N & S 14 line Sec 23-4-10 121.9 ft from S 14 post sd Sec also being c/l Irving Road where it crosses sd N & S Vi line, th N al sd N & S 14 line 33 ft, th S 82 deg 30’ 50" E parallel with c/l of State Rd 198.00 ft, th N parallel with sd N & S Vi line 132 ft, then S 82 deg 30' 50” E 106.92 ft, th S parallel with N & S 14 line 436.92 ft m/l to c/l of Irving Rd, th nwly al sd c/l 429 ft m/l to POB. Subject to easements 2. Amend the Future Land Use Plan Map so as to change the planning designation from High Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for the properties commonly and legally referred to as the following: a 611 Grand Rapids Street (3 parcels) - Commencing at a point on the east side of Grand Rapids Street which is 132 feet north of northwest comer of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition, then North 60 feet, East 132 feet, South 60 feet, West 132 feet to the beginning. Southeast 14, Northwest ’4, Section 23-4-10, described as beginning at a point on the east side of Grand Rapids Street lies 66 feet North of the Northwest comer of Lot 2, Block 20. Keelers Addition to Midd. Due North 66 feet, then 89 degrees 59' East 132 feet, South 66 feet, South 89 degrees 59* West 132 feet to the point of beginning. Beginning 66 feet North 132 feet East of the Northwest comer of Block 20, Keelers Addition to Middleville, North 132 feet, East 66 feet. South 132 feet. West 66 feet to point of beginning. Section 23-4-10. b. 613 Grand Rapids Street The North 60 feet of South 120 feet of a part of the Southeast 14, Northwest 14, Section 23-4-10 described as beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street 132 feet North of Northwest comer of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition, then North 180 feet, then North 89 degrees 59' East 132 feet, then South 180 feet, then South 89 degrees 59' West 132 feet to the beginning. c. 615 Grand Rapids Street Beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which lies 252 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition, then North 60 feet. East 132 feet. South 60 feet. West 132 feet to the beginning. Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall at the aforementioned address. All information relative to this request may be reviewed at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, dunng normal business hours. (322) Village of Middleville Planning Commission Dated September 15, 1993 Middleville Council approves increase in sewer hookup fee bv Margaret Fowler Staff Water The Middleville Village Council passed a resolution doubling the charge for a new sewer connection to $1,400. effective Nov. 1. The current charge for hookup is $700. “We have delayed the in­ crease so that current village residents who do not have village sewer have the chance to connect at the old rate." said Village President Lon Myers. The new rate for sewer hookup was used in the village's application for fun­ ding for the project from the State Revolving Fund, accor­ ding to Village Manager Ev Manshum. Financing for the $2.5 million project is still up in the air. he said. On a more positive note. Manshum told the Village Council that the new Sequen­ tial Batch Reactor (SBR) system will meet the more str­ ingent standards that are likely to be set in the near future. In other business last Tues­ day, the council: — Announced that a ten tative contract agreement had been reached with Middleville police. More information will be available at the next meeting Tuesday. Sept. 28. — Approved a raise to $12 per hour for Clair Miller. The raise is retroactive to Aug. 23. He has been with the village for just over three months and works with the sewer and water systems. Miller has his Class C Operating License and will be “invaluable to the village" especially when the new SBR system is installed, according to Manshum Miller will not be eligible for another increase until Jan.I. 1995. — Accepted the bid from Success Soft Inc. for a new computer for the village office at the cost of $2,712. Manshum explained that the new system will save a lot of time because the old one is slow and overloaded. Several people in the office need to use the computer, so. the old sy stem w ill be used as backup, if necessary. — Received word that rot­ ting boards on the village hall will be replaced and repainted by the builder. This has been a continuing problem. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD September 15, 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Supervisor Tom Garbow Present: Garbow. R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Also Present: Several citizens. MINUTES: Reviewed by Super­ visor Garbow approved as printed. BILLS: Reviewed. Moved Gould, support J. DeVries to ap­ prove bills as printed. Ayes: R. State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 30028 Lansing, Michigan 48909 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE, that the Land and Water Management Divi­ sion of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 248 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, the 5th day of October 1993. The purpose of this hearing is to secure the views of interested persons concerning the following application for permit: Application for Permit 9312-0205 under the Inland Lakes & Streams Act (1972, P.A. 346, os amended) by Sharon Jones, 5354 Christie S.E., Grand Rappids, Michigan 49508, to seek authorization to con­ struct 2,500 lineal feet of elevated boardwalk through a wetland area and construct a 50' fishing pier with a 32' by 8' plat­ form in Gun Lake, T3N, R10W, Section 19, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan. The application may be reviewed in the Land and Water Management Division, DNR. P.O. Box 355, Plainwell. Michigan 49060, during nor­ mal office hours. The hearing will be held pursuant to Section 6(2) of the cited statute. The hearing will not be a court-type proceed­ ing; witnesses will not be sworn and there will be no cross examination. Public hearings ore primarily infor­ mational and are held to encourage the expression of views and presentation of facts. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will, upon written request provide a copy of the Department s decision on this application MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES By: Les Thomas Permit Consolidation Unit Land and Water Management Division Date: September 2, 1993 DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries. Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Mo­ tion Carried. BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT: Reviewed by Super­ visor Garbow. TREASURER REPORT Treasurer DeVries report that 82 percent of the taxes have been collected. LIBRARY: Clerk Snyder reviewed the minutes of the regular library board and the special. Discussion was held on the withdrawal of Caledonia Township from the Kent County system. Moved Snyder, support R. DeVries to write a letter to Kent County Library Board to stay in the system for one year, without additional staff costs for any municipality, including no additional staff for the Caledonia Township Library and no additional costs if other Municipalities drop out of the system. Moved Gould, support Jousma to amend motion to add a request for full documentation of the bill. Ayes: Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries. Motion Carried. Vote on motion, Ayes J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould. Motion Carried. Discussion on water cooler for the library. Moved Snyder, sup­ port Dieleman to rent a cooler from Fliers for the library. Ayes Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Gar­ bow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries. Motion Carried. VALLEY POINT WEST IN­ DUSTRIAL PARK PUD: 2nd reading. Moved J. DeVries, sup­ port Jousma to accept the Plann­ ing Commission recommenda­ tion to accept Volley Point West Industrial Park PUD. Ayes: Dieleman. Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma. Motion Carried C TEC RATE REGULATION: 2nd reading. Moved Dieleman, sup­ port Gould to adopt Ordinance >93-3 for regulations and pro­ cedures for basic coble TV rote regulation. Ayes Snyder. Garbow, R. DeVries. Gould, J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman. Motion Carried. SNOW PLOW SPECS Review ed the specs. Sidewalks hand shoveled, rate per lot for plow­ ing, plow ot a depth of 2 inches, before the office opens, hourly rate for loader and truck for removal of snow on request of the Township, cemeteries per time, on call basis. Moved Gar­ bow. support Jousma to adver tise for bids on the snow plowing specs. Ayes: Garbow. R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries. Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder. Mo­ tion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT J DeVries reviewed gave the report. MTA DISTRICT MEETING Mov ed J. DeVries, support Garbow to send R DeVries to the meeting at a cost of $45.00 Ayes: R. DeVries, Gould, Jr. DeVries. Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow. Motion Carried. INSURANCE Moved Snyder, support Jousma to accept Bur­ nham and Flower Workers' Comp bid. Ayes: Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow, R. DeVries. Motion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS: Pelletiers talked about Seminole Dr. Barber School Contract with FCC was reviewed. Discussion was held. Moved Snyder, support J. DeVries to sign contract with FCC for the Barber School Ayes: J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow, R. DeVries. Gould. Motion Carried. Set up time and committee with the Village to have a walk thru of the building for defects. Call Harder & Warner to drain pipes for sprinkler system. Meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricio Snyder, Clerk (329) TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE off MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1993, at 7:30 P.M. at the Township Hall, 284 N Briggs Road, Mid dleville, Ml, to hear the following variance requests 1. A request by Russell J. Kermeen, 740 N. Norris Rd, Middleville. Ml. to construct a storage building on a parcel of land adjacent to and immediately behind Lots 25 and 26 of Morey's Plat in Sec­ tion 9 2. A request by Everett Marsman to vary the set backs, width of right of way, and frontage requirements on Parcel B", a site con taming approximately 1 acre adjacent to Lot 53 of Oakwood Shores No. 2 in Section 7 for the purpose of developing said parcel into three lots. Material pertaining to the above subjects may be examined at the Township Hail during regular office hours. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable aux iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of panted material being considered at the hear ing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser vices should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed therein Harvey E Vander Bee. Clerk Telephone 795-9091 ____________ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 21, 1993 I Page 13 Parents network group meeting planned Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Reinvest Yes How about cutting more fat? I-ast week, Vice President Al Gore came out with his own plan to “reinvent government. " In his report, he highlighted all types of government waste and inefficiencies. During his press conference, he and President Clinton stood out in front of forklifts full of all kinds of useless government forms and regulations. By attacking government waste and inefficiencies, Mr. Gore is on the right track but the real question is: For how long will he remain on track? Will any of his ideas actually be implemented. This report has hi-partisan support throghout the country. Most Americans chuckled at all of the silly rules and regula­ tions that the federal government requires that Mr. Gore would like to end. One example the Vice President has used is the regulation requiring all government glass ashtrays to be made to a specification that says that when the trays are broken, they must break into 32 pieces. But what is not funny is that overregulation stangles incen­ tives to create new jobs. We would like to see the truckloads of regulations done away with. We want to see the number of bureaucrats reduced. We want to see new jobs created all over the country. We've also seen this before During the Reagan Administra­ tion. Peter Grace released his commission's report on how to trim 200 billion dollars in wasteful programs. The Grace Com­ mission plan was, like Vice President Gore’s, presented with much fanfare, but ran into a brick wall on Capitol Hill. The Vice President’s plan does not go nearly as far as the Grace Commission. His plan is much less ambitious. Instead of cutting government, he seeks to reinvent it. to make it better. The Vice President has an understanding of the mood of the country that we are getting fed up with more and more govern­ ment, but instead of addressing the root cause of the problem, more government spending, he tackles some lesser forms of waste. Hopefully, this is just a start for Mr. Gore. 1 hope that the Congress enacts much of his reforms and then goes on to substantially cut the budget. I hope that next year when the President and Congress try to tackle the problem, they do it by making real spending cuts first, not by raising taxes such as was done earlier this summer. Then, taxes went up by $255 billion over five years while spending went down by only $119 billion. In Michigan over the past three years, we have cut spending and reduced taxes. This has led to our state’s best growth rate in two decades. Taxes have continued to go down and job crea­ tion has gone up. In fact, 11.2 percent of all new jobs created in the nation since August of 1991 have been created in Michigan. This has made Michigan the leader in new jobs created, with an increase of 7.6 percent from August of 1991 to May of this year, versus a growth rate of only 2.4 percent nationally. Eliminating waste and inefficiencies is a good start, but it is only the tip of an ever-growing iceberg. Washington will have to tighten its belt with real budget cuts, just like we have done in Michigan. Senator Posthumus lives with is wife and four children in Alto, where he farms 400 acres. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES August 24. 1993 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray. French. Mugridge Oliver Schell inger, and VandenBerg Absent: None. Guests. Rick Wilson from the Grand Rapids Press. Linda French, and Fred Brown. Minutes of the August 10. 1993 meeting were approved as read. VandenBerg moved that the Village of Middleville participate in the 1994 mayor exchange Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Council received three bids $5,501.00. $5,850.00 and $6 565.00 for the property on Irv­ ing Rood. Bray moved that Coun­ cil accept the bid of $6 565 00 from Vincent Meany for the pro­ perty on Irving Rood Also authorize President Myers to sign the acceptance Support by VandenBerg Ayes oil. Carried. Trustee Oliver reported to Council on Committee s recom­ mendation to offer Mr. Gerald Britten 20 hours a week employ ment effective Monday August 30. 1993 port time employment working up to full time. Bray presented to Council a proposed water line extension between M37 and Arlington Court. Bray moved that the Village pay up to $12,000.00 of the cost of extending the water line from M37 to Arlington Court, and Village will also pay engineering fees up to $2 500 00 anything in excess of that amount would be split 50 50 by the two parties Support by Mugridge Ayes all. Carried Council and Manager Monshum reviewed the Manager s Report. Discussion held on the Village Holl building. Discuss ton held on lift station alarm systems. President Myers requested Manager Monshum work with D.P.W. foreman Russ Blough on a maintenance plan for the bridge and report bock to Council. Discussion held on inoperable vehicles in the Village. With no further business. Oliver moved for adjournment Support by Bray Meetmg ad­ journed at 7 52 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (326) by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia area parents in­ terested in preventing substance abuse among students are urged to attend a Monda). Sept. 27, informa­ tion meeting about Parent Network The meeting w ill be held at 7 p.m. at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center, and parents of both public and private school students are welcome Kathy Cole, who has organized such a network in the Forest Hills area and formed a coalition of net­ works throughout the state, will attend to explain how the organization works. Parent Network provides communication between parents whose children may Middleville Lions to sell calendars The Middleville Lions an­ nual calendar is available to anyone interested. Cost is $3. Those for sale are extras, so supplies are limited. The Lions every year sell sponsorships to Middleville area residents who can list bir­ thdays. anniversaries, and other special occasions in the calendar. Anyone who would like one of the calendars can buy them from Rusty Kermeen at Gavin's. Synopsis Regular Board Meeting YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP September 9, 1993 Meeting called to order by Supervisor London. Present: four board members and twenty-six visitors. Finkbeiner absent with causes. Acknowledgement of visitors: Mr. Porcher regarding helicopter; Mrs. Wolf and Michael Fox regarding ease­ ment on Evons Lone. Financial report accepted. Tom Rook gave water report and presented proposal for sewer extension on Oakwood Dr. Conklin rezoning request sent bock to Planning Commission. Public hearing opened for Ord. 47 (Coble TV rate regulation). Ordinance adopted unanimously and hearing closed. A combined meeting of the Twp. Board. Planning Commis­ sion and Board of Appeals will be held Oct 19 at 7 30 for the purpose of adopting a new Master Plan. Al Schwennesen was ap­ pointed to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Commission. Expenditure authorized for painting center line on Hastings Point. Bowens Mill and N. Payne Lake Roods Mary Cook gave report on Barry County Landfill. Motion approved unanimously to purchase new copier. Herold will attend MTA Fall District Seminar Sept. 30. Payable* totaling $14,255.15 were presented and approved for payment. already know each ocher through school and social activities. The initial parent-to-parent communication is followed by meetings and activities in which parents work together to prevent opportunities for substance abuse among their children and provide ideas for other drug-free kinds of ac­ tivities for families and students. The program, however, is not limited to parents of mid­ dle school and high school students, emphasized Dutton Elementary counselor Vic­ toria Kruggel. "The network will help elementary parents with the parenting skills to provide their children with the stan­ dards and the confidence they’ll need to ‘say no’ when they get older." Kruggel said. “We see the network as a way for parents to support each other in the standards they have set for the younger children, as well as their teenage children." The network also includes forming a roster of parents who are members and who have signed an agreement that they will not allow drugs and alcohol to be served to minors in their homes. Having such a roster will allow parents to know which other parents share their con­ cerns. and will provide a way for parents to confirm the kinds of activities their students might ask to attend. Anyone who cannot attend the meeting Monday. but who is interested in the program can contact Kruggel at Dutton Elementary, 698-8982. Alls Ortho Products 1I 3 ROFF 0/0 (End of the Year Inventory Clearance) Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main — Caledonia 891-8108 • OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK NOTICE of ORDINANCE ADOPTION TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA ORDINANCE NO. 93-3 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR BASIC CABLE TELEVISION REGULATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Ordinance No. 93-3 was adopted by the Township Board on September 15, 1993. A summary/synopsis of the ordinance follows Section 1. Definitions. Contains certain definitions and provides that all other words and phrases have the same meaning as defined in the 1984 and 1992 Cable Acts ("Cable Act”) and FCC rules. Section 2. Purpose and Interpretation. Recites the purpose as adopting regulations and procedures governing basic cable service regulation consistent with the Cable Act and FCC rules. Section 3. Rate Regulations Promulgated by FCC. Provides for compliance with all FCC rules regarding the regulation of basic cable television service. Section 4. Filing; Additional Information; Burden of Proof. Provides that the cable operator must submit its schedule of rates for the basic service tier and associated equipment or proposed increase in such rate in accordance with the Act and the FCC rules; authorizes the adoption of rules and regulations prescribing Information, data, and calculations which must be included as part of the cable operator's filing; authorizes an appropriate official to obtain additional information from the cable operator; and places on the cable operator the burden of proving that its rates comply with the Cable Act and FCC rules. Section 5. Proprietary Information. Prescribes procedures consistent with FCC rules regarding requests for confidentiality of proprietary information submitted by the cable operator. Section 6. Public Notice; Initial Review of Rates. Requires publishing a public notice of the filing of the cable operator's schedule of rates or a proposed rate increase; and requires notice to the cable operator of when the rates will first be considered. Section 7. Tolling Order. The proposed schedule of rates or rate increase shall become effective 30 days after submission unless tolled pursuant to FCC rules Section 8. Public Notice; Hearing on Basic Cable Service Rates Following Tolling of 30-day Deadline. Provides for a public hearing to be held subject to certain public notice requirements if a tolling order has been issued pursuant to Section 7. Section 9. Staff or Consultant’s Report; Written Response. Provides that, following the public hearing, municipal staff or consultant shall make a written report and recommendation on rate decisions; and the cable operator may respond prior to final action. Section 10. Rate Decision and Order. Authorizes rate decisions and orders In accordance with Ftc rules. Section 11. Refunds; Notice. Authorizes refunds in accordance with FCC rules provided prior notice and opportunity to comment is given to the cable operator Section 12. Written Decisions; Public Notice. Provides that rate orders shall be in writing, be effective upon adoption, and deemed released to the public upon adoption; requires publication of a public notice and mailing of the decision to the cable operator Section 13 Rules and Regulations. Authorizes the adoption of rules and regulations for basic cable service rate regulation proceedings. Section 14. Failure to Give Notice. Provides that failure to give the notices or mail copies of reports as required will not invalidate decisions or proceedings Section 15. Additional Hearings. Authorizes additional public hearings upon reasonable notice. Section 16 Additional Powers. Provides that the powers exercised pursuant to the Ordinance are in addition to other powers conferred by law or otherwise Section 17. Failure to Comply, Remedy. Provides for legal and equitable remedies for failure of the cable operator to comply with the Act, the FCC rules, any rate orders or determinations, any requirements of the ordinance or any rules or regulations promulgated under this ordinance. Section 18 Severability. The various parts, sections, and clauses of this ordinance are severable. Section 19 Conflict Provision. In the event of any conflict between this Ordinance and other ordinances or the franchise agreement, this Ordinance shall control. Section 20 Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the day after publication. The publication of this summary/synopsis of the ordinance is intended to meet the requirements for publication as provided by law No further publication of the ordinance is required or contemplated This summary/synopsis is not exhaustive of all provisions and requirements of the ordinance. A true and complete copy of the ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the offices of the Clerk, 250 S. Maple, Caledonia, Mi Patricia Snyder (328) �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 21, 1993 Scot girls trio goes 1-2-3 at Middleville Invitational Middleville Invitational. Sobczak clocked in at 18:49 on the 3.1 -mile course, then to cool off, went for a one-mile jog. Duba was second at 19:55, followed by Parbel at Katy Sobczak, Karyn Buba and Sarah Par be I came in first, second and third, respectively, to lead their team to first place among 10 schools Sept. 13 at the 20:14. Parbel's sister. Beth, was sixth overall, coming across the line at 21:16, followed by teammates Shannon Houseman and Merideth One runner-up, two wins for Trojan girls tennis team The Middleville tennis team was runner-up behind South Christian in the Hastings Invitational Sept. 10, then went on to defeat Kelloggsville 7-0 and Wayland 6-1 later the follow­ ing week. At the Hastings Invitational, Erin Wolverton easily swept by South Christians first singles opponent 6-0, 6-0, but then lost five games to Hastings' Sarah Johnston in her win of the bracket, 6-2,6-3. Coach Larry Seger said he was happy Wolverton won but had to compliment Johnston for taking more games from Wolverton than any other player this year. In the other two matches she played this week, she didn't lose a game, defeating opponents from Kelloggsville 6-0, 6-0 and Wayland by the same score. At second singles Kendra Weatherhead lost to South Christian 6-2, 6-2 and to Hastings 6-1, 6-0. She bounced back against Kelloggsville and won 6-1, 60 and, in what Seger called a big turnaround after an earlier loss this year, defeated Wayland 6-1,6-1. Middleville's Erin Wolverton lost only five games out of 53, including shut-outs of South Christian, Wayland and Kelloggsville last week. Traci Campbell at third singles defeated Katy Larkin of Hastings, who is unde­ feated in dual meets this year, but then fell to South Christian 6-4. 6-3. She also won at Kelloggsville 6-1, 6-0, but lost at Wayland in three sets 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. Corrita Ingersol won the fourth singles flight by taking down South Christian and Hastings by the same scores 7-6, 6-3. She defeated Kellogsville 6-1. 6-1 and Wayland 6-3,6-1. The first doubles team of Jennifer Lewis and Sara Wright defeated South Christian 6-2, 6-0, but then fell to Hastings 6-0, 6-1. They also defeated Kelloggsville and Wayland 6-0, 6-2 and 16, 6-2, 6-4. Kori Hutchins and Kelly Williams downed Hastings at second doubles 6-0, 7-5, but were defeated by South Christian 3-6, 6-3,6-2. In the match against Kelloggsville, Meagon Middleton was substituted for Williams, and the second doubles team defeated Kelloggsville 6-0, 6-0. The team also defeated Wayland 6-1, 6-2. The third doubles team of Darcy Mugridge and Candy Thompson lost to South Christian in three sets, 6-4, 16, 7-5, but the came back to defeat Hastings. They also defeated Kelloggsville and Wayland by scores of 6-0, 6-1 and 6-2, 64. Middleville is now 4-0 on the season and 1-0 in the O-K Blue Conference. The Trojans have one tournament win and one runner-up finish. ::: :: ANNOUNCING... The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. □ LAKEWOOD □ CALEDONIA □ MAPLE VALLEY □ DELTON □ MIDDLEVILLE □ HASTINGS Now you can get the boys football and girls basket­ ball scores immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE can ...948-4453 ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Katy Sobczak crossed the finish line first Pete Parbel had the fastest time of the at 18:49 in the Middleville Invitational day on the 3.1-mile course of the Invitational, with a time of 16:40. Denison in seventh and eighth with times of 21:27 and 21:37, in that order. Also coming across the line in the top 20 to receive a medal were Barb Warner in 15th position, Angie Stack in 17th and Jill Hoffmann in 19th. Coach Dave Hodgkinson said five other runners on his girls team also had their best times of the year. They were Audrey Warner at 22:59, Jenny VanDyke 25:15, Tricia Davis 26:11, Stephanie Worman 27:02 and Katie Post 28:03. The boys team fell by just a few seconds to first place fin­ isher South Christian. South Christian was able to place one runner four spots higher on the finishing list than Caledonia. The time differ­ ence between fourth and 26th place was less than two min­ utes. Top finisher and fastest time for everyone at the meet was the Scots' Pete Parbel at 16:40. He was followed 12 seconds later by Hastings' Clayton MacKcnzie Second for the Fighting Scots was fourth-place fin­ isher Dan Lillie at 17:36. Dan VandenBerg was the 16th finisher at 18:27 and Ben Potgetcr finished 25th at 19:07 followed by Todd Striplin at 19:28. Trojan jayvee golf team remains undefeated Middleville golf coach Bernie Weller said the team shot its best scores of the year, but the efforts were only good few fourth place in the fourth O-K Blue Jamboree held Sept. 15. "It was weird, weird results tonight," he said. "The scores for everyone were unbeliev­ ably low. I don’t know what happened because it (the Winding Creek Golf Course in Hamilton) wasn't an easy course." Calvin Christian was the jamboree winner with a score of 165. Comstock Park and Hamilton tied with a 166, but Comstock Park's fifth man had a lower score so they took the higher position. Middleville took fourth with 169. Kelloggsville and Lee shot their best scores of the year a 189 but Ixe had a higher with 174 and 189, respec­ fifth-man score. Godwin shot tively. Byron Center also shot a 192. 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Matt Liu scored both touchdowns for the Trojans in the first half on a 64-yard and a two-yard run. He also scored both two-point conversions. Kelloggsville jumped out to an early lead, putting 12 points on the board in the first quarter and seven more in the second. Middleville's defense stiff­ ened in the second half, not allowing any incursions into Julie Tuinstra and Shanna Reynolds 6-2, 6-2 and second double Kim Crisman and Holly Debrie won 6-4.6-0. The third doubles team of Natalie Downing and Amy Perkins won 6-2, 6-0 and fourth doubles Jamie Detwiler and Dorothy Benham defeated Cedar Springs 6-1, 64). Caledonia's first singles Beckie Risdon serves up a win over her Cedar Springs opponent Sept. 15 on her home court. Matson at 22:17 and Wendy Wisniewski at 23:14. The boys' team was led by Steve Dood at 19:12. Ty Middleton was the second Trojan runner across the line at 21:29 and Erik Lake came in at 21:42. Trojan golf team wins O-K Blue Jamboree For the first time in three years, someone other than Calvin Christian has won an O-K Blue Jamboree. Middlevilleville turned the trick last week at the Scott Lake Country Club in Comstock Park. The Trojan golfers had a seven-stroke, 173 victory over the eight other schools in the O-K Blue Conference. Calvin Christian and Comstock Park both shot 180. but Calvin took second by virtue of a lower score of their fifth player. Hamilton was fourth with 183, followed by Byron Center with 195, Godwin 198, Kelloggsville 205 and Lee 208. Medalist for the tournament was Trojan Brad Williams with a 38. Tim Keizer was third with a 41, Marty Bender shot a 46 and Ryan Nausieda had a 48. Coach Bernie Weller said he is excited about the win and it will show that the team is talented enough to try for the conference title. "That’s our goal for now," Weller said. “I overestimated the power of Calvin, and I now know they can be beat and we'll go after them. And after today (Sept. 7) they’ll be coming after us." TK eagers open with big win over Hamilton The Middleville basketball team stopped undefeated Hamilton Thursday, 49-45, to open its O-K Blue Conference season. "Hamilton was undefeated and we knew we had to win if we were going try for the league championship," said coach Jim Sprague. "We had to beat them here, because they will be tough on their own court." Leading scorer for the Trojans was Carla Ploeg with 13 points and six rebounds. Sarah Kaechele had 11 points and five assists. She also shot an unprecedented 8 for 8 from the free throw line, including six in the last 49 second half.” Pranger said the win wasn’t pretty because the team made some mental errors, but added that hell take the win. Leading scorer for the Trojans with a 40. which was good enough for sixth indi­ vidually. was Brad Williams. Aaron Nixon of Comstock Park was the medalist with a 38 and four others shot 39s on the night. Also scoring for Middleville were tenth place finishers Tim Keizer and Andy Myers with 42 and Ryan Nausieda had a 45. Scots downed by Kenowa Hills Trojan girl harriers, win, but boys lose to Hamilton The Middleville girls cross­ country team defeated Hamilton 25-33 in a meet hckl there Thursday The boys team, however, lost 19-40. leading runners for the girls were Kim Rauschenberger with a time of 21:53. She was followed by Sarah the end zone by Kelloggsville. The offense, however, was able to put six points on the scoreboard with Ed Solomon's 13-yard touchdown run. In the final quarter, quarter­ back Andy Brewer scrambled 64 yards on the option to close out the scoring for the Trojans. Liu had 181 yards on 19 carries and Solomon had 63 on seven carries. "Kelloggsville played tough," said coach Skip Pranger, "and they played good. They have some seniors who are starting for the third year, but we held them in the seconds of the game to ice the win. She also made one threepoint bucket. Britt Haraburda, Jaime Strater and Kati Zoemer all had eight points apiece. Middleville is now 4-2 on the season and 1-0 in conference play. The Trojans play at Kelloggsville tonight. Scot gal eagers lose to Rockford Caledonia's Betsy Weaver (54) shoots over a pressing Wayland defense during the Sweet Lodies O-K Gold opener Thursday. The Wildcats held off the lodies to win 51 -41. Cale­ donia also lost Tuesday s con­ test with Rock­ ford 53-32. (No further informa­ tion available.) Caledonia was down 27-0 at the half Friday night, but was able to generate one touchdown and hold Kenowa Hills to one in the second half in a 34-7 loss. According to the coaching staff, Kenowa Hills came out and dominated the first half of the game. However, they said the Fighting Scots came out fired up in the second half. Keith Bohez scored the lone Scots' touchdown and kicked the extra point. Bohez was also the leading rusher for Caledonia, carrying the ball 15 times and gaining 86 yards. Vito Lombardo had ten rushes for 71 yards and quar­ terback David Uhl was 3-13 in passing for 17 yards. Key defensive players in the game, according to the coaches, were Marcus Ropeman. Dan Simmons. Adam Paarlberg, Uhl and Bohez. Coach Ralph Shefferly said hell be glad to have a home game next week against Cedar Springs. The Scots are now 1-2 on the season with their other loss coming last week at Wayland and the victory Middleville in the nonleague opener. Scot cross country boys undefeated Caledonia's boys cross country team remained unde­ feated, by downing Kenowa Hills on their home course 2233. Thge Fighting Scots harri­ ers are now 2-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. Leading runner for Caledonia was Pete Parbel at 17:01. Ben Lillie and Ben Potgeter came in three and five with times of 18:02 and 18:36. Sixth finisher was Dave VandenBerg at 18:51 and seventh was Todd Striplin at 18:58. Eric Snyder also ran foir the Scots and recorded a time of 21:32. Coach John Sodcrman said the goal of the team was to finish the top five runners under 19 minutes. 1W! L’I d dJ =■ SAVE HORSEPOWER, TIME, AND MONEY ■ Only John Deere forage harvesters feature the Dura-Drum*- cuttterhead, with economical segmented knives. Less plugging. ■ Knife sharpening is a breeze. Adjustments, a cinch. ■ When damaged, replace only a short knife for a fraction of the cost of one full-width knife. CASH DISCOUNTS / AVAILABLE National Farm Safety And Health Week is September 19-25 Come see us about John Deere’s low-cost Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for most John Deere tractors built since 1960. GOOD DEALS...AND A GOOD DEAL MORE THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37—Hastings 945-9526 A �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 21. 1993 Community Notices Call for Classifieds... SHOPPING TRIP! Help support Caledonia. 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ANYTIME NO COUPON NEEDED LIMITED TIME OFFER V > - SAME VALUE OR LESS - Large 14” Pizza < egg Pepperoni J No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Oller PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 100% Real Cheese For Classified Action-Ads Sun. Thura. 3:30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sat. 3:30*12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M*37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-09-28.pdf bc9116ae59422bd486fdceeede37ad2b PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 297 I September 28, 1993 Thornapple Twp. hearing sparks Grant, low-interest loan to cover construction costs objections to home occupations Caledonia Village qualifies for federal funding for water system by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer K routine public hearing about a request for an in-home graphic design business revealed a growing concern of several Duncan Lake residents. Greg Wagner explained his plan to the Thornapple Township Hanning and Zon­ ing Commission last Monday as part of his request to get a special use permit. He told the commision that he plans to use a finished area in his Noffke Drive home as an office for a graphic design business. Wagner tried to assure them that he would be the only employee for the business and that there would not be customers coming to him. The only equipment necessary was a computer, laser printer, phone and fax machine. However, a handful of other Noffke Drive residents attended the hearing and let the zoning board know that they did not approve of any businesses being run out of home. homes on Noffke Drive. As the hearing progressed, Because of the nature of his the real problem surfaced. work, he would be going to “There are other businesses his customers and that the out there (on Noffke) already residential nature of the area and its got to stop.' * said Jack would not be affected in any Wing (a resident on Noffke), way. “Someone parks a semi-truck Before the final decision and backloader on the street was made, those objecting said they wished the Wagner already." Concerns were raised about had not filed for the special traffic, the safety of use permit because they didn’t neighborhood children and feel his business would have a commercial use in a rural negative effect on the residential setting neighborhood The commission also was Commissioner Wes shown a plat restriction on the VanRhee also explained that deeds of Noffke Drive land the other businesses had not owners that said the single­ followed the proper route in family dwellings should not obtaining a home occupation be used for other than special use permit. residential. Had that been done, the re­ The 1966 reference on the quest may have been denied. deeds went on to list examples VanRhee also said that zon­ of commercial, such as a bait ing ordinance violations can shop or other retail shops. only be dealt with when a for­ After everyone had their mal complaint is made. say. Chairman Jack Spencer Spencer, Zoning Ad­ closed the “routine" public ministrator Don Boysen and hearing after 45 minutes. rest of the commission decid­ Wagner again told the com­ ed that all complaints of viola­ mission that his business tions need to be submitted in would not really be any dif­ ferent that bringing work Sh Home occupations, Page 2 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Results of a preliminary study indicate “very favorable" possibilities for public water service in Caledonia Village, reported Council President Glen Kiaver Thursday. Prein and Newhof Engineering recently com­ pleted the study, which the council commissioned in August. While the preliminary report does not get into actual costs, it does present ways the village could fund a system that would provide village residents chlorinated, flouridated, iron-free water “that tastes and smells good." Kiaver said. “The best part of the report is that the village as it present­ ly exists, with its present boundaries, qualifies for federal grant money that would fund 55 percent of the construction cost. “The village also qualifies for a federal 40-year, lowinterest loan to fund the re­ maining 45 percent of the cost,” he said. "Chances look very good that the village could obtain the grant money and the low-interest loan." This first preliminary report was presented Sept. 14 to the Village Council’s Water Committee, Kiaver said. A final preliminary report was to have been completed by Prein and Newhof Mon­ day. Sept. 27. Kiaver said this report will be discussed by the entire council during a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. Oct 4. “In that report, we also hope to see cost alternatives for the construction." Kiaver said. The council commissioned the report when it had to decide whether the village should become the third part­ ner in a water system being constructed to serve the new Caledonia Middle School and the residential-commercial Glen Valley Estates, just east of the new school. The Caledonia Schools plan eventually to extend the water system to serve the high school and Caledonia Elemen­ tary as well. The council so far has been unable to reach a decision on whether to join the system However, it has agreed to pay for upsizing the pipe running between Glen Valley and the school to allow an adequate water flow if the village should decide to join the water system “loop.” However, the village now must decide whether to com­ mit itself further to the water system by purchasing capacity in the new water tower. Kiaver said. If the village is interested in joining the water system, either now or in the future, an adequately-sized water tower must be put up to allow for future village capacity. “Then the next step in get­ ting into this system is to define a service area in the village and have the engineers lay (Hit an actual plan for the piping for the system,’’ Kiaver explained. “The engineer then can See Now water system, Page 2 District Library system could solve problems Kent County Library officials answer area citizens’ concerns Linda Hilton, assistant director of operations for the Kent County Library System, and Joe Garcia, director of the system answer questions from Caledonia residents about the future of the Caledonia Public Library. by Barbara Gail Staff Writer Caledonia residents can take positive action to save their local library. That was one of the messages delivered Wednes­ day by Kent County Library officials to a group of con­ cerned township residents. The meeting was called to provide information to wor­ ried library users after the ex­ istence of the Caledonia branch was threatened this summer. The Caledonia Township Board in August sent a letter of intent to withdraw from the system, claiming the increase in the township’s library assessment from $36,937 for 1993 to $47,500 for 1994 was more than the township could afford. While the decision to withdraw was reversible, the township had only until Oct. 31 to make up its mind. The Township Board voted at its September meeting to stay in the county system for one more year, but only if it cut its assessment by rescin­ ding its request for additional staff at the Caledonia branch The board also said it w ould not pay for additional assessments resulting from the withdrawal of other branches from the system, and it asked the County Library Board for a complete breakdown of the township’s assessment. Negotiations on the final assessment figure continue between the County Board and Caledonia Township. At a meeting last week, however, Caledonia residents concerned about losing their library met with Kent County Library Director Joe Garcia, Kent County Library Assis­ tant Director of Operations Linda Hilton and Caledonia Township’s representative on the County Library Board, Shirley Bruursema. They explained that the pre­ sent assessment formula, which is based on each library’s circulation, was recommended three years ago only as an interim measure to redistribute the library’s revenues until a district library system could be set up. A district library would be run by its own board, in­ dependent of the county and would replace local and coun­ ty assessments with a voterapproved dedicated millage to be levied on all members of the library district. Caledonia Township was one of the local governmental units that supported the district library concept. However, Garcia explain­ ed, in 1991, the district library never got put on the ballot as scheduled for a number of reasons. The pre­ sent assessment formula, therefore, still is in effect. Ail three county officials agreed that the district system, which is being used suc­ cessfully in communities throughout the state, would alleviate the funding problems facing the county system. Garcia said that the millage would provide a stable source of revenue at a time when pre- See Library funding, Page 3 In This Issue... • Caledonia residents start Neighborhood, Child Watch programs • Exchange students add cultural understanding at CHS • Caledonia Planners recommend 68th Street rezoning • Middleville celebrates with annual Heritage Day festivities �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 28, 1993 Caledonia residents start Neighborhood, Child Watch programs by Barbara Gall Staff Wrier Do you know that about 30 children are ebdifcted in Kent County each motAh? Did you know that neighbdrhood crime can decrease as much as 60 per­ cent if people just start look­ ing out of their windows? Those kinds of statistics last week motivated a group of Caledonia Village residents to form Neighborhood and Child Watch programs in keeping with the old maxim that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. ’ ’ About 20 Caledonia Village residents signed up to par­ ticipate in the two programs, which are county-wide and run in conjunction with the Kent County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Tony Powers and his wife, Lois, explained to the Caledonia residents atten ding the organizational meeting that the five-year-old Kent County Neighborhood Watch program has been adopted in neighborhoods that number anywhere from five to 500 The goal of the organiza­ tion. he said, is to establish a network of neighbors to help cut the numbers of both civil offenses and misdemeanor WATER SYSTEM, from frontpage— estimate the actual cost for the village part of the system. ” The need for public water in the village arose when testing of village wells showed many with increasing levels of nitrates in the water Other wells produce very “hard” water, and others produce water that is rusty or which smells and tastes strongly of sulfur. However, some residents have indicated concern over the cost of hooking up to this system, even though the costs of the tower and the wells would be split between the schools, the Glen Valley developers and the village. Residents interested in lear­ ning more about the results of the preliminary water study should attend the Oct. 4 Coun­ cil meeting, which will be held in the village office, 250 Maple St. Anyone who has questions, but who cannot attend the meeting can call Klaver at 891-1245 or leave a message at the village office, 891-9384. HOME OCCUPATIONS, from front — written form, detailing the problem "By having the written complaint, that will help me in checking into possible viola­ tions,” said Boysen. When the commission final­ ly voted on the Wagner’s re­ quest, it was approved with only Commissioner Frank Brown dissenting. In other business, the Thor­ napple Planning and Zoning Commission: — Advised Boysen that they did not feel Spencer Galloway could place a mobile home on a lot on Dun­ can Lake while he builds his permanent home. — Received a report from the committee working on the mineral extraction ordinance for the township. Nothing is definite yet. The committee plans to have a draft by the November meeting. Kent County Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Powers explains the Neighborhood and Child Watch programs to residents interested in setting up the programs in Caledonia Village. crimes. “This is not a vigilante group or people patrolling the streets.” he said. But the program does in­ volve bringing neighbors together so they get to know each other. Whether meeting each other through block par­ ties. talking over the fence or at meetings, it’s only when they know each other can neighbors tell for sure that something suspicious is going on next door or across the street, Powers said. In one neighborhood, crime dropped 60 percent after the Neighborhood Watch network was put in place, he said. The program works by dividing the neighborhood in­ to zones, with a captain in each. That person fields ques­ tions and phone calls from other residents in the zone, and passes information along to the other block captains. Neighborhood Watch organizer Maggie Ruple said that a number of people atten­ ding last week’s meeting sign­ ed up to participate, and in­ dicated whether they could serve as a block captain. “We’ll see how many residents we have in each zone of the village before our next meeting (Wednesday), Oct. 13,” she said. The residents also signed up to form a Child Watch pro­ gram, as part of the Michigan Community Child Watch Program. Though it focuses on the safety of children, and the reporting of criminal ac­ tivities, Child Watch operates on the same principle as Neighborhood Watch: criminals are deterred when they know they are being watched. The familiar “eye” poster in the windows of homes and businesses warns would-be criminals that people are, in­ deed, watching and have been through the Child Watch training. “Criminals do think twice when they see the posters and know they are being observ­ ed.” Powers said. The neighbors do not have to work alone in this program, however. Besides police backup, the Sheriff s Depart­ ment also sends an officer to the local schools to talk to the children about safety . Powers showed the residents a slide show that pointed out potentially dangerous situations for children, such as playing in vacant houses, using a public restroom alone or even taking a shortcut home from school The slide narration warned that children's innocent trust can be detrimental to their safety, so it is important to teach them to recognize a suspicious situation and then know what to do in one. The program also em­ phasizes that children must feel confident that adults, especially their parents, will believe them. Both programs operate under the simple directions of “watch-observe-recordreport,” and citizens need to get in the habit of noting the distinguishing characteristics of people, places and vehicles. “We must learn to let our minds see what our eyes see. ” Powers emphasized. Child Watch volunteers also must agree to a background check handled by the police, to make sure that no one in the program has a record of crimes involving children. Ruple was enthused about Caledonia’s initial response to both programs, and urged those who couldn’t attend Wednesday s meeting to call for information "We still would like to have more volunteers in the pro­ gram.” Ruple said, and asked those interested in par­ ticipating to call her at 891-0188 The next meeting of Neighborhood Watch will be held at 7 p m Oct. 13 at the Village-Township Hall A representative from the Kent County Prosecutor’s office will speak to the group about citizens * rights and responsibilities All interested residents are invited to attend. Five generations gather On Aug. 11, five generations gathered to help celebrate Albert Pederson's 102nd birthday standing, from left) great grandmother Martha Burghdoff, grandfather Charlie Burghdoff, holding grandson Travis VanPutten, (seated from left) great-great grandfather Albert Pederson and mother Deanne VanPutten. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS MAINSTREEBK’ MIDDLEVILLE (Antixjuzs Sc JShakt ■ AxnwES* • Coitoctibte$ * * Pipetuci •Sap* • Jrnky* Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 HOURS Tuesday Se»u"iary 11 Io 6. Friday nigh) ttU 8 p m Sunday -*by chance" Country Dancin at FRIDAY NIGHTS A SWINGIN' GOOD TIME! 7:30 - 9 PM: Beginning & Intermediate instruction | in tne latest and hottest dances I 9:00-12 PM Experience our own ’’HOT COUNTRY NIGHT’ open dancing & general fun-having $6°°/person for instruction & dancing $3°°/p.rson after 9 PM 12223 Chief Noonday, Gun Lake • 795-7780 �The Sun and Mews. Middleville, Ml / September 28, 1993 I Page 3 LIBRARY FUNDING , continued from frontpage sent revenue sources, such as the state and federal govern­ ments, are decreasing. The county also has cut its allot­ ment to the library. A library mjllage also would provide revenue growth as the population in­ creases, Garcia pointed out. Hilton said that the county library operates as efficiently as it can under the present system, but has reached ‘rock bottom” in budget cuts. Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornappl^ Kellogg Rally in Lansing tomorrow The “Taking Michigan Education into the 21st Century” rally at the Capitol Building in Lansing is tomorrow, Wednes­ day. Sept. 29. I hope you plan to take part. Registration will start at 10 am., with the rally to begin with introductions at 11 a m. The rally is scheduled to end at 2 p.m. If you can attend, please contact Roni Babitz. P E T. Presi­ dent. at 891-1558. The parents* group statement reads: “The future of our state (and country) will be in the hands of our children. It is our responsibility as parents and citizens to ensure that all of these future leaders and citizens have equitable opportunities to learn and develop core curriculum, basic technology and principles of good citizenship and respon­ sibility. Therefore, the S.O.S. (Save Our Students)/Now is the Time organization of parents are considering this crisis in Michigan education an opportunity to make needed changes. ” The following criteria was developed by the S.O.S./Now is the Time group to guide our legislators and keep them focused in their decision making: Taking Michigan Education into the 21st Century ” Criteria 1. Making Education a No. 1 Priority in Michigan. • Education is our best investment in the future. • Full replacement of lost revenues. • Return education funding to a state budget priority. 2. Realistic Equity. • Fairness to students — opportunities. • Fairness to taxpayers — tax burden. 3. Stability/Earmarking of Educational Funding. • Funds guaranteed and including cost of living increase. • Predictable and stable sources for funding. • Funding constitutionally guaranteed. 4. Adequate Basic Grant Per Student. • Basic grant per student. • Additional dollars from State to serve mandated special needs. • Local options for educational enrichment beyond basic grant. • Local options for educational enrichment beyond basic grant. 5. Accountability. • Student learning must be measured and progress monitored and recorded. • Bargaining reforms. • Bidding for benefits. • Assessment of efficiency of all school operations. • Purchasing methods — use of cooperative programs. 6. Opportunities for Educational Innovations. • Encourage innovation. • Provide resources and incentives for innovative teaching and learning methods. 7. Equal Technological Opportunities for all Students. • Encourage innovation. • Provide means to achieve equal state-of-the-art technological training/equipment for students and staff 8. Maintain IxKal Control. • Maintain neighborhood schools concept. • Incentives for consolidation of services or districts • Local decision-making for curriculum and financial matters If you are not able to attend the rally. I would encourage you to make a personal contact with our legislators. Representative Robert Bender and Senator Jack Welborn. State Capital Building. Lansing. Ml 48909. Or call: Senator Jack Welborn at (517) 373-0793 or Representative Robert Bender at (517) 373-0842 SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems ;; KENT PODIATRY k Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call... 891-9133 “The only way we could save more money now is to cut back on hours and ser­ vices.” she said. Under the district system, present services would not on­ ly be retained, but also would be improved within one or two years, she said She discussed the library ’s commitment to providing residents technological access to information, pointing out that through membership in the Lakeland Cooperative. Caledonia library card holders can gain access to 72 libraries. By asking for the free Mkhkard sticker for their library cards, residents can gain access to 177 Mkhigan libraries through the computer network. Caledonia children also will be able to find their own books through the Book Brain computer program, which is scheduled to be set up in Caledonia in November. “A library...is a communi­ ty resource for all. whether or not they can buy their own (books and magazines),” Hilton emphasized. She said that one of the goals of the County Board is to set up a computer data base with an information network that can be accessed from the user's home, as well as the library. ”We must work together to move into the 21st century.” she said. Hilton also took up the op­ tion of setting up the public library in one of the school libraries, stating that it had not worked very well in communitks that had tried it. "You should not have the community trooping in and out of the schools, where the education of children is going on,” she said. School libraries and public libraries have different mis­ sions, Hilton said. The public library is intend­ ed to serve a citizen “from the cradle to the grave,” but an Alumni wins Caledonia’s 7th annual cross country run Caledonia's cross-country team was beaten by the school's alumni 20-36, in the seventh annual Alumni Run Sept. 25. First finisher in the run was Dave Hodgkinson, coach for the Scots' girls' cross-country team, with a new course record of 16:35. Number two was current varsity harrier Pete Parbel who set a new record for high school runners with a time of 16:43. Third finisher, from the class of 1988, was Sam Wilkinson at 16:47, followed by Brad Hodgkinson from the class of 1990 at 17:21. Don Passenger, who graduated in 1978, rounded out the top five finishers, coming in at 18:51. Current team member Ben Lillie was sixth at 19:18, sev­ enth was Dave Hinebaugh (Class of 1977) at 19:30, eighth was Ben Potgeter, a current Scot runner at 19:44 and ninth was Dave VandenBerg at 19:52. Other finishers, their grad­ uating class and their times were: Craig Schmidt C93) and John Myers C93) 20:39, Todd Striplin (current) 21:07, Mike Bereods ( 88) 21:08, Jason Farm 21:21, Phil Van Laan 23:29 and Dave De Zwaan (77) 25:45. elementary school library, for instance, is focused just on the K-5 grade levels. Bruursema emphasized that the present formula was a re­ allocation. not an increase in library funds. “The best thing about a district library is that it removes all politics out of the library.” she commented. Debate continues, however, over whether the governing board of a district system should be elected or ap­ pointed. Garcia said. The committee that studied the library funding recom­ mended an appointed board so that ail member municipalities would be represented, and larger members would not control the board. Not all questions and con­ cerns about the library were resolved in the question and answer session, however. Resident Ed Fischer ques­ tioned what the millage would be. and scoffed at the idea that the library would limit itself to six-tenths of a mill when the state would allow a maximum of two mills for a district library. He pointed out that Grand Rapids Community College promptly asked for its max­ grass-roots support is needed for the new system, and said residents should contact their elected township officials and county commissioner to sup­ port the district concept. No township board members attended the meeting, and County Com­ missioner Judy Harrison had called to say she could not attend. Caledonia Librarian Jane Heiss said Friday that a local coordinating committee is be­ ing formed to encourage put­ ting the district library con­ cept on the ballot. Anyone interested in work­ ing on the committee or help­ ing with the library effort should contact Heiss at the library and sign up. she said. imum millage after voters ap­ proved expanding its tax base to include the entire Kent In­ termediate School District He asked if the board had considered what a mill amounts to in each of the member municipalities, and w hether each would get a pro­ portionate return at its library Hilton said that while Caledonia would not get a dollar for dollar return, the whole system, including Caledonia, would gain im­ proved services and more materials under the district system. Other residents, however, asked how they could support the district library and get it on the ballot Garcia told the group that 16 • 16 LET’S CELEBRATE! Mandy Townsend 16th Birthday! - SEPTEMBER 29 We love you... Your Family & Friends > • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 We have the dollars to help you decorate! See us for a home equity loan. Wallpaper or paint. Refurnish a room. 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This was the first time that they had gone Sunday dinner guest was Lucille Getty at Caroline Getty s home Other guests were Catherine Getty. Steve Beyer of Florida, and Paul Getty locally. Virginia Root. Bernice Carter Florence Fiala, Lib Palmer and Nettie Baughman attended the Retired Teachers Association meeting at Delton at the Methodist Church. This was the group from Middleville. Pat Hilty said she went down to visit her mom in Ohio this last weekend and said it was so terribly dry there. On Monday, when she came back, it started to ram from Battle Creek on, and by the time she got home it was just pouring Lucille Getty attended the Senior Citizens’s dinner with a speaker. Pat Schondalmayer is going to send the news in from them She is going to write it all up. Russ Bender said that daughter Beverly from California has been with her sister. Joan, since Friday and is now staying with him. She won’t be going home until next Monday Lucinda Ward said that she and Dick had their grand­ daughter with them for a few days. Both grandparents got to have her while she was here. Then Dick and Lu took her back home to Canada. Lorraine Otto said that her son. Leroy, and Helen Wheeler are here visiting. Emma Jane Ingram said that she attended the Barry Expo Extension at the Barry County Fairgrounds They were plan­ ning a year's activities. Then she attended the Baltimore Extension at the Tick Tock Restaurant. Barry County was on Monday and Baltimore on Tuesday. Maureen Robinson said they are getting Pumpkin Work! set up. She says that it is so nice and that the flowers make it so pretty Elaine Northrop said that the Methodist Church’s soup and supper series is starting October 23. Their first will be an ethnic supper. Well, folks. I guess that is all for this week. A big hug to all of you. ENGAGEMENTS Argo- Longcor to wed Oct. 23 Family and friends are pleased to announce the engagement of Vickey L. Argo, formerly of Hastings, to Joseph E. Longcor of Big Rapids. An Oct. 23 wedding at Grace Lutheran Church is planned. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.........9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. A 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music. Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6.00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................... 6:45 p.m. Awana............................................................. 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m Sun. Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8.30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11.00 service "Set an example In speech. In life. In love. In tilth and In purity " 1 Timothy 4:12 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship' - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director 708 West Main Street Phone 891-9259 YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 7495 Cacade Rd., S.E. at 36th St. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49546 Ministers are Thomas D. Keizer Allan ]. Weemnk • IV. Fred Graham Service Time................................ 10:00 a.m. Church School............................. 11:15 a.m. Phone 942-2751 Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adulu. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School......................................... 11:15a.m. Sunday School.......................................... 9:45a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11.00 a.m. Rev. James Cusack Worship Service...... 10:00 a.m. Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services (Come join our family ... God s family) Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Peace Reformed Church 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church wnere everybody is somebody., and Jesus Christ is Lord" 111 Church Street Sunday School...................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning WorsNp..................... 10:30 a m Sunday Evening Worship....................... 6 00 p.m. Wed hAdweex Prayer a 8c*e Study...... 7-00 p.m. to MhamDobsor ^eveJoasor Vou* *a*y ■'Mae Looney M&cDe Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School II 15 am Wednesday ’Family Night" 6:00 p.m. Impmng, Poume, Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alio, Michigan 49302 Phone 795-7076 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Pastor Jeffrey Lee 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a.m. (Elie CDlrf QJimr ^ctljodist (Church Services — Sunday School......................... 1000 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Sunday School................... 10:00 a . m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7 00 p.m. Rovle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - Relevant, Joyful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday........................................ 10:00a.m. Morning Worship........ 1100 am Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wed Fellowship ......7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 28, 1993 I Page 5 Exchange students add cultural understanding at CHS by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Students from around the world each year leave their own schools, friends and fam­ ilies behind to share their cul­ tures and perspectives with students in other countries. That sounds pretty abstract until you stop and think about it. Not just any teenager, or adult either, could leave be­ hind the "comfort zone" of family and community and travel to a strange town where probably no one speaks your language and move in with total strangers for a year. Four students from three continents are spending this academic year at Caledonia High School and after only a few weeks, each already is cheerfully settling in with host families, new teachers and 600 American students. All four share a desire to improve their fluency in English, but each has his or her own special reasons to join the exhange program. Jose Maciel, 16, is from Recife, Brazil, where his fa­ ther owns his own business, exporting fruit from his farm. Jose said he plans someday to go into business with his fa­ ther. His mother also is in business, running a ladies' SEE WHAT'S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E. Main St., Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 Conny Otll clothing shop in town. Jose has a twin sister and an older sister, 19. Jose also is a member of the equestrian club in his town. He said be wanted to be an exchange student to improve his English, which he believes will be the international lan­ guage in the future, and to learn more about computer technology. He also is interested in see­ ing how Americans "really" live. Providing him that op­ portunity are his host parents, Chris and Tom Hurst. While he studied English for the last few years at school, Jose said with a grin that he took an "intensive’ English class for a month be­ fore leaving for the U.S. in August. At CHS, he is taking American Studies, computer applications, physical educa­ tion, Spanish and Algebra III. He also is playing on the soc­ cer team, and hopes to go out for wrestling this winter and for tennis in the spring. But school in his country is a lot different, he said. For one thing, he would be taking nine subjects, not six, in a year. For example, a student there would be taking math, Portuguese, geography, his­ tory biology, chemistry, physics, government and gym. But he said he thinks he likes having the longer classes and fewer at a lime. "I think this gives you more time to learn and learn it bet­ We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals. Families and Employee Groups M American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home L STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call ms for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 Magali Odin Jose Maciel Joe Niang ter, " he said of Caledonia's schedule. He said everyone here has been very friendly and nice, and he thinks people also are very polite here. He thinks the students are very conscien­ tious about what they need to learn to do for the future. He explained that in his country there are many people who would like to see im­ provements in their society. People are out of work, and in the cities there are many poor and homeless people, just as in the U.S. He has traveled in Argentina and Paraguay, and he has been in the U.S. before. On this visit he said he would like to see the Grand Canyon, Washington D.C. and Disney World. Youssef "Joe" Nhng, 17, arrived in July from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to spend a year with host parents Ken and Cheryl Brammel. His own family is a big one, he said. Besides his parents, there are three brothers, three step-brothers and two step-sisters, all younger than Joe. His father works for the United Nations and his mother is a homemaker. He chose to join an ex­ change student program be­ cause he believes the U.S. is today's international center, and he wants to study com­ puter technology here. Joe already has been to New York City and Washington D.C., and he said he hopes to attend college in the U.S., either at Michigan State, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or at the University of Florida. Before going on to college, however, he wants to return to his own school and graduate with his friends there. While his native language is Amhareic, which he describes as a mixture of Arabic and Hebrew, Joe already has studied English in school for 12 years and he also speaks French. He, too, noted differences between students in his coun­ try and American students. "American teen-agers grow up too fast," be said, explain­ ing that be thinks this possibly could hurt American family traditions. In his country, be pointed out, teenagers cannot drive until they are 18, and most do not go to work until they fin­ ish school, even coliege. At CHS, be plans to take calculus, trigonometry. American Studies (both semesters), anatomy and computers. He would take similar courses in his own school, he said, except that he would also study English and French, and most of his classes would be in what is called the International Baccalaureate program. Joe also enjoys sports, and is playing soccer for CHS. He plans to go out for basketball in the winter season, and this spring he would like to run the sprints with the CHS track team. Magali Odin, 18, comes to Caledonia from Pommiers, France, which she described as being in the Beaujolais wine country. She has been in the U.S. only about a month, and this is her first visit, she said. Her host parents are Larry and Henny Stauffer. Magali said she had fin­ ished her senior year in her school, and passed her graduation exams, when she learned she has to wait a year before getting into the Geneva, Switzerland, school where she wishes to study. She decided to use the year studying in the U.S., where she wants not only to improve her English, but also learn to understand "the American way of looking at things. "If you go live in the coun­ try, you can learn more than reading about it in a book," she said. With plans to become a diplomat, Magali believes strongly in the importance of learning and understanding history. "To learn the past means you can understand the pre­ sent," she said. But while she so far has found American students to be much like students in her country, she thinks American students aren't being taught enough about the history of countries other than their own. "In France, students learn about the U.S., the history, the language, but here the stu­ dents don't know much about France," she said. "You have to know your country, that is very good. But you can’t just learn only about your country and not the others. I think that perhaps the study is too nar­ row." She said that students in France don t have as much choice about what subjects they take as students do here. While choice is nice, she said, she wonders if students often choose to take the easier sub­ jects. "Who would not be tempted?” she smiled. Students and teachers at Caledonia also have a friendlier relationship than at her school, she said, and she thought this might encourage students to want to come to school. Her school doesn't start so early in the morning, but in­ stead lasts until about 6 p.m. At CHS. she plans to take chemistry, two semesters of Sh Etching* Pago T Peace Reformed Church PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday, Oct. 2 8 a.m. to io p.m. - All You Can Eat! - (, Goodwill offering for kitchen \ j expansion, 6950 Cherry Valley Rd / (M-37), Middleville Ulm. R. Getty Realty COMPLETE REAL ESTATE end BUILDING SERVICE 117 E. MAIN ST. 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Friday til 8 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m. �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 28, 1993 Area musician spends summer touring with Blue Lake Symphony by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Sometimes, opportunity really has to bang on our door before we open it. of Holly Huizinga Caledonia almost didn't take advantage of a chance to tour Europe with the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp International Youth Symphony, but now she's very glad she made the commitment. "I knew it meant a lot of hard work, and I wasn't sure I Holly Huizingo poses at on Austrian castle with Blue Lake International Youth Symphony conductor Fritz Stansell. wanted to be gone for the whole summer," said the 16year-dd violinist, who at first decided not to audtition for the tour. She explained that to qualify for the camp s touring orchestra or band, the student musicians usually audition at the camp, though sometimes a musician will get called and asked to join. "This year, they needed violins, so they called and called, but at first I didn't want to spend the summer away, even though I kinda did want to get to see Europe," she said. "Finally, I auditioned over the phone’ But even then, I wasn't really excited about going until intensive week.' After that, I was excited." ^Intensive week" is the period the symphony members spend at camp, rehearsing eight hours a day preparing for the tour. "The repetoire is really very challenging," Holly said. "At first, I was a little overwhelmed when I saw what we would be playing. This is music a professional symphony plays, so it takes a lot of dedication, a lot of work to learn it. But it was a Fire Prevention Program and OPEN HOUSE FREEPORT FIRE STATION October 2nd 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Come in and see the many displays we have to offer. wonderful experience to get to play iL* After spending the week of June 11 learning the music, the 88-member orchestra then went on a tour of Midwestern cities, playing in Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. They returned home for a few days to pack, and then left July 7 for their three-week European tour. After the trip to Europe, the orchestra spent one more week playing in Michigan concerts and finally spent a last week together at Blue Lake, accompanying the camp's winning concerto soloists. "That meant learning more new music." she explained. "Sometimes the accompaniments are as hard as the solos." But the highlight of the summer definitely was the tour through central Europe, Holly said. Their itinerary took them to Belgium and France and to several German and Austrian cities, playing one or two concerts and recitals at each stop and averaging about four concerts a week. lT»e orchestra students, who ranged from 13 to college age. stayed with host families while in Europe, and Holly said that getting to know those families was one of the best parts of the whole experience. "I learned some German and they took us places, too. There was just a lot of cultural education in staying with the families." She also enjoyed the audiences that turned out for each of their concerts or recitals. "The European people on *. Caledonia musician Holly Huizinga spent the summer playing the violin with the Blue Lake International Youth Symphony, but she also plays ond teaches the piano. the whole seem to appreciate classical music more than people do here," she commented. "In this country, our concerts were attended only by our host families, but there, people of all levels came to hear us. "Maybe it's because the composers were from Europe or because the people there have grown up with it or something, but classical music seems to be much more popular' there." The orchestra members saw the sights along with the concert halls, however, and Holly said she was impressed with the mountains, the cathedrals and the castles, as well as with the friendliness of the people. The other members of the orchestra also impressed her, and she commented on the considerable talents of the members of the orchestra. The Caledonia teenager herself has many interests. She teaches piano and violin, and enjoys tennis, swimming and downhill skiing. But the trip to Europe with the orchestra has definitely been a high point in her life, she said, as she leafed through the photo albums filled with pictures of the people she met and the places she visited. She explained that anyone interested in touring with the orchestra or with the Blue I^ke band docs not have to attend the camp to get an audition. Musicians interested in the opportunity should call the Blue Lake Camp in Twin I-ake for information. Holly warned that the program takes commitment and that anyone who wants to go should be jireparcd to work hard. She said she is ready, however, if opportunity should knock again. "I'd love to go back," she said. OBITUARY James DeZwaan — : 10% Off • Hair Products, Jewelry } and Makeup Expires 11-15-93 -------- --- • *5.00 OFF I $2.00 OFF • $2.00 OFF J -- COUPON Hi-Lite or Any Color Service Haircut Regular or Hot Oil Manicure MEN • WOMEN • CHILDREN Speoais Valid with Coupon Expir« 11-15-93 J Open 6 Days a Week • Call for Evening Appointments H A I R SALON 3363 68th Street S.E. (616) 698-1991 Dutton Professional Bldg) Caledonia, Ml 49316 CALEDONIA - James DeZwaan, Sr., 90, of Caledonia, passed away Tuesday, Septem­ ber 21, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. Mr. DeZwaan was bom on September 13, 1903 in James­ town, the son of John and Jane (Mast) DeZwaan. He was a Tool and Die maker with GM. He was married to Bertha Mekkes DeZwaan. Mr. DeZwaan is survived by his wife, Bertha; children: James Jr. of New Jersey, Betty and Bud Thomas of Caledonia, Donna Wright; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; one brother; four sisters. He was preceded in death by his children: Robert Sr. and Thelma Askey and a greatgranddaughter, Debbie Dunn. Funeral services were held Friday, September 24 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Reverend Mark Beers officiat­ ing. Burial Chapel Hill Memor­ ial Gardens. For Classified Action-Ads □ cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681 2834' �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 28, 1993 I Page 7 ‘Corny cookout’ offers education for growers by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Most folk wouldn't think of having a cookout in a com field But anyone passing the cor­ ner of 92nd and Alden Nash Road last Wednesday would have seen just that. According to Jim Decker, owner of Decker’s Freeport Elevator, a cornfield is a perfect place for a cookout when the subject is com. The elevator has planted IO acres of field com with a dozen different varieties that are handled by Great Lakes Hybrids, its major source. The field serves as a testing ground “With harvest just a couple of weeks away, this is a good time to check out some of the proven varieties,” said Decker Each variety is labeled with a sign and identification number. Decker picks samples of each variety, shucks a few ears of each and places them by the marker. “Even though planting time is several months away, Bill Kushmoul of Vigro Industries mans the grill at last week's Freeport Elevator's test plot picnic. Elevator owner Jim Decker (center) talks with one of two of his customers. harvest time is when you can see the good and bad qualities of the corn.” Decker explained. “By inviting our regular seed customers and potential customers to a picnic at the test site, they can get a first hand look at what is available and its standability," he said. This is a good time for the picnicgoers to check into EXCHANGE STUDENTS, continued from Page 5 — Spanish, two semesters of American Studies and physics. She said that she is under­ standing English here quite well, but "people have a hard time understanding me with my accent." She reported that watching television is helping her with her English. Magaii's family includes both her parents and two brothers, 21 and 14. She en­ joys ice skating, and at home, is active with scouts. She said her scout group recently raised funds to visit India. Here, she would like to see As A Group, Mature Drivers Are A+With Us. Each year of maturity seems to present new challenges But. when your car is insured with the new Auto Owners A* program, saving money isn't one of them It you are a member of a company approved retirement association or group, you may be eligible to receive a substantial group discount on your automobile insurance Contact us now lor more information places like New York City, New Orleans and Philadelphia. Cornelia (Conny)Ottl, 16, of Munich, Germany, will make her American home with Cheryl and Jorge Bourzac this year. Her own family includes her parents, who run the family business, and her 19-year-old sister, who is studying biology. She decided to join an ex­ change program because she was undecided about what she wanted to do after graduation, and friends who had visited the U.S. said they had enjoyed their experiences here. "I have lots of reasons for coming," she smiled. "I want to learn English bet­ ter, have new experiences, make new friends, and experi­ ence a new kind of school system." She said she had visited rel­ atives in New York and en­ joyed her first U.S. stay. Like Magali, she noted that schools here are much less strict and formal than her school at home. "But I think that at home, the classes are harder," she added. Students in Germany take many more subjects in a term. but while "main subjects" meet five days a week, others might meet one or two times a week. At her school last year, for instance, she took math, English. French, history, ge­ ography, shorthand, typing, physical education, account­ ing, German, chemistry, physics, religion, parenting skills, music and government. But not all of those classes met each day, she said. Schools there are structured differently, with each kind of school prearing students for different goals, some in the work place, others for univer­ sity study, she explained. Here, Conny will take mar­ keting, choir, business English, two semesters of Spanish, physical education and government. She also is playing on the girls’ tennis team. "I want to see the typical everyday things about American life," she said of her hopes for her visit. "I would like to see some of the sights, but mostly I want to see things like baseball games and the usual things people do here." Conny does have many in­ terests and is an active volun- AREA LUNCH MENUS Thoma p pie Kellogg Breakfast Menu J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Policy is Service” 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ^4ulo-()unfrs insurance u* Home C* Busress Wednesday, Sept. 29 Pancake sausage on a slick, apple juke. milk. Thursday. 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C.P.M , Property Mgmt., Inc Cider Mill Village Office 795 6006 J �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 28, 1993 Award-winning author visits McFall Elementary School by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Kindergartners and first graders at McFall Elementary School didn’t know that they had an award-winning author and illustrator visiting. What they did know was that this grownup named Keith Baker talked about, wrote about, and drew pic­ tures and stories that they understood. Baker, who has received several awards for his children’s stories and illustra­ tions. visited the Middleville school last week and talked about how he created his stories and illustrations. With some help from a slide show, he explained that as he develops a story , he will use lots of pictures In one of his books. Hide and Snake. Baker drew pic­ tures of many different kinds of snakes and then pulled them together to be woven in and out of the story The tale end of that book is truly the tail end (of the snake). Baker has been honored for several of his books. The Dove's Letter received a Parent’s Choice Award for Illustration Who Is the Beast ? earned a Parent’s Choice Award in 1990 The Magic Fan received a 1989 School Library Journal Best Book designation. How did a recognized children's author wind up in Middleville Baker and McFall Principal Bill Rich have worked together at the Martin In- Baker got the kindergartners and first graders involved in how he gets his story ideas and develops them. His slide show presentation helped him share his ideas with the kids. stitute, a summer program for teachers. Many of the kids will remember this event for many years, especially when they look back at their Keith Baker book that was personally autographed and included a little ’illustration as well. “ New dentist joins office in Freeport satellite offices in Freeport and Sand Lake. She is dividing her time bet­ ween those offices and one in Flint, where she currently lives. "I’ve been seeing a lot of children and I enjoy working with them," LaBerge explain­ ed. "But I don’t see myself going back to school to specilize. 1 plan to stay with general dentristy." Children's author and illustrator Keith Baker took time out last Thursday to personally autograph and put his special touch on each of his books bought by the McFall Elementary kids. La Berge took the post in this area because come March she will be marrying a dentist practicing in Jenison Her fiance. Jim Deters is originally from the Rockford area and is a spring graduate as well. Her work here has given her a connection in the area. 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Sue LaBerge. a spring graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School, will be working part-time at the MENUS, from 7 Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Wednesday, Sept. 29 Chinese bar, egg roll, Vita Pup, milk. Thursday, Sept. 30 Chicken Fajita, french fries, milk, Vita Pup. Friday, Oct. 1 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Monday, Oct. 4 BYO Sub sandwich, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 5 2 Pepperoni rolls w/sauce, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Caledonia Communitv Schools Keith? Lake Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Sept. 29 Fruit filled pancake, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 30 Fr. toast boat, sausage link, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 1 Pop urt. string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Monday, Oct. 4 Assorted cereal, muffin, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday , Oct. 5 Fr. Toast stick, sausage link, juice or fruit, milk. Saa Manus, Paga 12 Available: 46 acres, which may be purchased in lots ranging from 6 to 20 acres or as a total unit. These lots have excellent views with some wooded area. Call us for more Information: Randy Harmon ... 1 (800) 424-2324 Eaton Rapids, Michigan (517) 633-8666 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 28, 1993 I Page 9 ‘It’s Cider Time’ to feature Fork River Free Trappers Oct. 2-3 The “It’s Cider Time” festival this weekend (Oct. 2 and 3) will feature The Fork River Free Trappers' Living History Encampment, along with tours of the mill’s main floor museum, with water power demonstrations. The gates will open at 11 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. The lower level blacksmith shop, cooper’s shop and machine shop also will be open. On Saturdays the huge old water-powered press sw­ ings into action. “The Trappers” will por­ tray the way of life in the 18th century in their Living History Encampments There will be lots of camps, and each will demonstrate an early trade, such as bead work, quilting, cooking, basket making with black ash, par ching com and the art of cleaning the old-time guns and showing how they work. From time to time, the Mountain Men will be making music, too. The Fork River Free Tnq> pers’ group started eight years ago. and enjoy living total primitive lifestyles in their camps so that visitors can step back into time and learn of the early days of our country . One visitor was heard to say, as he visited the encamp­ ment last year, “Today, 1 rediscovered America!” The Traditional Arts Ex­ change will co-sponsor a “Hammer In.” Many of the blacksmiths belonging to the club will bring their portable equipment and doing exhibi­ tion work for folks to watch. The Bi-Centennial Wagon also will be stopping in on their annual color tour ride. The Thornapple Heritage Club will gather on Saturday to make apple butter, just as they did in the old days over the open fire. On Sunday afternoon, under the big Walnut Tree, the Gospel Groups. “For His Glory " and “The Mallisons” will sing. Food is available on the grounds, along with cider, doughnuts, apple pie and The mill’s speciality, apple dumplings. Future Festival Dates in­ clude Oct. 9-10: Country Farm Days; Oct. 16-17: French Voyageur Living History Encampment; Oct. 23-24: photo contest (with prizes), featuring pictures of the mill; and Oct. 30: Kids Day. Historic Bowens Mills was Th© Fork River Free Trappers will have their Living History Encampment this weekend at Bowens Mills. built in 1864 and is a State Historic Site dedicated to preserving the past for future generations to learn from and to enjoy. All restorations and upkeep are done with the $3 adults and $1 students gate Bosco Construction plans office-service area for equipment Caledonia Township Planning Commission recommends 68th Street rezoning by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week recommended approval for rezoning to light industrial a two-acre rural residential parcel at 4910 68th St. The Bosco Construction Company requested the re­ zoning so it can build a 40-by 60-foot pole barn to be used for office space and a shop area to service its equipment. Chris Vander Hof of Bosco said that the small residential company builds and leases duplexes and does cement work. He told the commission that since customers would be visiting the office, the pole building would present a good appearance, with a slightly pitched roof and landscaping. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available We’re Back! Once again, Manpower Temporary Services is con­ ducting special recruiting in Middleville on Thurs­ day, September 30th. Manpower is accepting applications for long term positions at ALLIED FINISHING. We have im­ mediate 1st and 2nd shift openings in the areas of racking, inspection, and material handling. Possi­ ble permanent hire. Manpower offers top hourly pay, weekly checks, and the best benefit package in the temporary help Industry! We offer paid vacations and holidays. 50% co-paid medical and life insurance, optical and auto care discounts, and much more!! Apply at the MIDDLE VILLA INN, 4611 N Middleville Road, Middleville on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m Please bring 2 pieces of LD. Don’t Delay these positions will fill quickly. Apply at the MIDDLE VILLA INN on THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 30th or IM­ MEDIATELY at the following location: The parcel, which is located between M-37 and Patterson, is designated for future light industrial use, and the rezon­ ing therefore fits in with the township s development plan, said Township Planner Mark Vander Ploeg. He pointed out, however, that many uses are permitted in the light industrial district, any of which would be al­ lowed if the rezoning were approved by the Township Board. Among those uses are: • Yards and shops for con­ tractors engaged in trades such as concrete, electrical, heating and cooling, landscap­ ing, mechanical and plumb­ ing. • The assembly of parts manufactured off-site. • Offices and training facili­ ties for the permitted indus­ tries. • Product research and de­ velopment facilities. • Service uses, such as commercial vehicle sales, packaging and catering. • Kennels. • Vehicle repair. • Warehousing and whole­ saling of goods and products. During the public hearing on the rezoning, two neigh­ boring property owners asked how the zoning would affect them, and they brought up the traffic problem at the nearby intersection of Patterson Avenue and 68th Street. They did not voice opposi­ tion to the rezoning, however. After the hearing was closed, VanderPloeg ex­ plained that he recommended approval for the rezoning be­ cause: it is compatible with the land use plan; it is a lowintensity use, which does not require public utilities; the roads in the area can handle the traffic generated by the business; and because of a lack of light industrial zoning in the township, even though provision has been made for this zoning in the general de­ velopment plan. The commission voted unanimously to recommend the Township Board approve the rezoning. In other action last week, the commission set Oct. 18 for three public hearings. The first concerns a request for a special use permit from Charles Rieman, 9433 76th, who wants to build a pole bam larger than permitted in the rural residential zone. Also on Oct. 18, the com­ mission will take public comment on a request from Jim Steketee, 7237 Kraft, who wishes to expand an existing pole building on his property. The third hearing will con­ cern proposed amendments to the township zoning ordi­ nance. At its next meeting Oct. 4, the commission will hold two hearings. One concerns a re­ zoning request from Rodney Wanzer, who wants to put up a second storage building on his Whitneyville Road prop­ erty. The other concerns the Thomapple River Woods res­ idential development on Thomapple River Drive near 76th Street. fee. The old mill is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs State Park. 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Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ... 948-4453 �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 28, 1993 'Run Caledonia’ draws more than 200 athletes of all ages by Barbara Gall Staff Writer More than 170 runners from throughout the area join­ ed about 100 youngsters to participate in Caledonia Com­ munity Education's second annual “Run Caledonia" held Saturday, Sept. 25. Runners from ages 12 and over could participate in either a 5K run, a 5K walk or a 10K run, while the younger set competed in their own events, presided over by Ronald McDonald and spon­ sored by the Broadmoor McDonalds. Rod Wortlej of Grand Rapids ran the men s 10K m 34:26 to take first overall in that event, while Heather Dodge of Caledonia finished in 48:28 to take honors in the women's division Paul Kehoe of Kentwood crossed the finish of the 5K run in 18:46 to place first overall, and Shannon Houseman of Alto took first for the women, running the course in 20:19. With some encouragement from his sister Pam, Josh Grimes, 1, shows off his blue ribbon and his box of candy, prizes he won for participating in Run Caledonia.' In the 5K walk. Carol Olthouse of Caledonia was first overall in 39:14. and Frederick Mernt of Grand Rapids completed the course in 40:44 to win the men's trophy. Other age group winners were 5K Walk - Women - 20-25 - Teri Szymanski. Wyoming - 26-30 - Denise Meyering. Middleville - 31-35 - Marcia Schaner. Caledonia - 36-40 - Sally Gless, Caledonia - 41-45 - Elizabeth Southworth. Middleville - 46-50 - Carol Olthouse. Caledonia - 51-55 - Marilyn Westenbrook 5K Walk Men - 36-40 - Kerry DeWitt. Caledonia - 46-50 - Frederick Merritt. Grand Rapids - 51-55 - Tom Wilkinson, Caledonia 5K Run - Women - 12 and under - Abby LaVoie, Middleville - 13-15 - Shannon Houseman. Alto - 20-25 - Elizabeth Gidley. Hastings - 26-30 - Tamara Ben­ jamin. Middleville - 31-35 - Kathleen Broekhuizen. Grand Rapids - 36-40 - Karen Schupp. Caledonia - 41-45 - Judy Anderson. Hastings - 46-50 - Patricia Merritt. Grand Rapids - 51-55 - Barb Dedecker, Hastings 5K Run - Men - 12 and under - Gerald Brown II, Grand Rapids - 13-15 - Andy Schupp, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 4,1993, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, con­ cerning the application of Rodney G. Wanzer and Monique Wanzer for an ordinance amend­ ing the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the C-1 Neighborhood Business District to the C-2 General Business District: That part of Lot 76 of Keiser’s Park, a recorded plat, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 76, thence South along the East line thereof 632 feet, thence Westerly parallel with the North line of said lot 532.7 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; thence continuing Westerly along the South line of said lot 500 feet, thence North parallel with the East line of said lot 200 feet, thence East parallel with the South line of said lot 500 feet, thence South 200 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. And also that part of Lot 76 of Keiser’s Park, a recorded plat, described as com­ mencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 76, thence West along the North line thereof 510 feet, thence South parallel with the East line of said lot 200 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said lot 30 feet to the point of beginning; thence South parallel with the East line of said lot 220.46 feet, more or less, to a point which is 200 feet North of the South line of said lot, thence West parallel with the North line of said lot 500 feet to the West line of said lot. thence North along the West line of said lot 204 feet, more or less, to a point which is 200 feet South of the North line of said lot, thence East parallel with the North line of said lot 500 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. and also so as to rezone the following-described lands from the R-2 Medium Density Single Family District to the C-2 General Business District: That part of Lot 76 of Keiser’s Park, a recorded plat, described as commencing at the Northeast comer of said lot, thence South along the East line thereof 410 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said lot 450 feet, thence South parallel with the East line of said lot 10.46 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said lot 53 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 200 feet, more or less, to the South line of said lot, thence West along said South line 30 feet, thence North parallel with the East line of said lot 200 feet to a point West of the point of beginning, thence West parallel with the North line of said lot 30 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan And also, that part of Lot 76 of Keiser’s Park, a recorded plat, described as com­ mencing at the Northeast comer of said lot. thence West along the North line of said lot 510 feet, thence South 200 feet to the point of beginning; thence West parallel with the North line of said lot 30 feet, thence South parallel with the East line of said lot 220.46 feet, more or less, to a point which is 200 feet North of the South line of said lot. thence East parallel with the North line of said lot 30 feet thence North 220.46 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public heanng and be heard with regard to the requested amendment Dated: September 9, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (324) Competitors in the 5K walk event of Run Caledonia,’ Sharon Bailey (left). Mary Duba and Dianna Overmire display the pins that were awarded to the finishers in the 5K walk, and the 5K and 10K runs, which were sponsored by Caledonia Com- Ronald McDonald gets ready to start one of the kids’ races at the Run Caledonia’ event Saturday. As Ronald explains the race, some of the youngsters clearly understand just how the competition works. Others seem to be wondering whether participating is really such a great idea. All the youngsters won a ribbon for taking part. Caledonia - 26-30 - Paul Kehoe, Kentwood - 31-35 - Don Busfield, Caledonia - 36-40 - Skip Spencer, Hastings - 41-45 - Larry Wallace - 46-50 - Gary Hesselink, Holland - 51-55 - Dave Pikaart, Alto - 61-65 - Harold Hochmuth, PawPaw - 66-70 - Jack Kehoe, Kalamazoo 10K Run - Women - 16-19 - Heather Dodge, Alto - 20-25 - Merry Westen­ brook, Zeeland - 26-30 - Cris McLean, Hastings - 41-45 - Sandy Stevens, Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP September 13. 1993 Regular meeting colled at 7.06 p.m. Members present — 5. Others — 3. Minutes of Truth in Taxation and regular meeting approved os printed. Printed bills in the amount of $45 608.44 approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously approving re-oppointmen* of ZB A members. Motion passed unanimously approving resolution to collect Property Tax Administration fee Motion passed unanimously giving Supervisor authority to determine necessary center line pointing er township roods. Motion passed unanimously approving purchase of dehumidifier Motion passed recommending release from PA 116 per request of John Wieringa Meeting adjourned at 9 55 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornoppie Township Clerk (330) Caledonia - 46-50 - Arlene Allen, Caledonia 10K Run - Men - 20-25 - Tom Cook, Kentwood - 26-30 - Rod Wortley. Grand Rapids - 31-35 - Edward DeMaagd, Grand Rapids - 36-40 - Scott Taylor, Allegan - 41-45 - Bruce TerBeek, Alto - 46-50 - Bob Burton, Caledonia - 51-55 - Michael O’Don­ nell, Hastings Ronald McDonald brought grins and giggles to the youngsters with his "magic Continued on next page— TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date: October 21, 1993 Time: 7:30 P.M. Place: Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N. Briggs, Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose: To consider request from John A Baar to rezone property on N Patterson Rd. from Agricultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan. Legal Description: A parcel of land in the Northwest one-quarter of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 7, thence South 225 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence East 300 feet, thence South 150 feet, thence West 300 feet, thence North 150 feet to the place of beginning. Owner of Record: John A. Baar 7732 Tree Swallow Dr., Grand Rapids 49508 Material pertaining to the above subject may be examin­ ed at the township hall by appointment with the clerk. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Mt / September 28, 1993 / Page 11 From previous page— show,” which began after the adult running events were over. Ronald also served as the official starter and head cheerleader for the kids’ events, which ranged from a mile’ run for the oldest to a five-yard crawl for the youngest competitors Each youngster was a win­ ner. with t-shirts, balloons, ribbons and goodie bags awarded to all who par­ ticipated. Proceeds from the youngsters' registrations will benefit the Grand Rapids Ronald McDonald House Before storting the children's races held as part of Run Caledonia,' Ronald McDonald delighted his young audience with his magic show.' During his act, he called on members of the audience, like this young lady, to help him with feats that were more humorous than they were breath-taking. The Broadmoor McDonald's sponsored the kids events for the day. 'Run Caledonia' in many cases was a family affair. Above, left, Judy Doran helps her son Chadwick, 6, get registered. Young Sean Broekhuizen, left, en­ joys a relaxing 10K run with his dad, Brian Broekhuizen. His mom, Kathleen, and brother, Joe, also participated in the day's events. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Rick and Virginia Sines REQUEST: The applicants request a special land use to allow a two family dwelling unit use pursuant to Section 8.3(b) of the Zon­ ing Ordinance. LOCATION: 438 Irving Road Permanent Parcel No.: 08-41-130-008-00 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: October 5, 1993 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Middleville Village Hall 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall at the aforementioned ad­ dress. All information relative to this request may be review­ ed at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, dur­ ing normal business hours. Village of Middleville Planning Commission Dated: September 22, 1993 (332) TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 4,1993, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Thornapple River Woods Associates for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Thornapple RiverWoods Planned Unit Development for detached single-family dwellings to be constructed, developed and owned as a site condominium: That part of the Northwest Section 15 and the Northeast 14 of Section 16, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as: Commen­ cing at a point on the North line of the Northeast 14 of said Section 16, South 89’56’49” East 1819.42 feet from the North % corner of said Section 16, thence South 16’01’03” East 312.20 feet along the centerline of Thornapple River Drive (66.00 feet wide) to the point of beginning; thence South 89’56’49” East 527.25 feet parallel and 300.0 feet South of the North line of Section 16 to reference point “A”; thence South 89’56’49” East 46 feet more or less to the left bank of the Thornapple River; thence meandering South­ easterly, Southerly and Westerly 2055 feet more or less along the said left bank of the Thornapple River to a line bearing North 89’59’38” East from reference point ”B”, said point being South 45’57’03” East 157.39 feet, South 73’36’58” East 143.05 feet, South 38’22’30” East 147.66 feet, South 57’53’46” East 125.74 feet, South 77’09’32” East 267.55 feet, South 48’10’25” East 207.40 feet, South 33’53’24” East 100.28 feet, South 11’01’08” West 128.10 feet, South 62’39’58” West 225.23 feet, South 86’50’32” West 201.39 feet, South 70’55’59” West 188.34 feet, South 61’34’38” West 126.32 feet and South 48’29’18” West 66.55 feet from the aforementioned reference point “A”; thence South 89’59’38” West 38 feet more or less to said reference point “B"; thence South 89’59’38” West 390.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast 14 of the Northeast ’4 of said Section 16; thence North 16’01’03” West 1061.11 feet along the centerline of Thornapple River Drive to the point of beginning. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance and the Final Develop­ ment Plan of the proposed planned unit development is on file and may be examined at the office of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment. Dated: September 3, 1993 PLANNING COMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA r318l �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 28. 1993 Middleville teams raise $593 for March of Dimes campaign The Barry County WalkAmerica raised $3,700 for the March of Dimes. Fish Hat­ chery Pork in Hastings marked the beginning and the end of the eight mile walk. Walkers representing Middleville businesses in the annual March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon included (front, l-r) Gary Biermocher, Peggy Johnson, Kitty Lawson, Rena Clark, and Rusty Kermeen; and (bock, l-r) Pat Kermeen, Lynn Biermocher, Bob Edgerle, and Kenny Myers. TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 15,1993, the Township Board of the Township of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No. 93-5Z, an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The amending ordinance adopts the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summarized as follows: 1 Planned Unit Development. The amending ordinance rezones the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Plann­ ed Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Develop­ ment Plan of the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development: A parcel of land in the Southest 1/4, Section 17, described as follows: To find the place of beginning of this description, commence at the East 1/4 post of said sec­ tion; run thence South 00’44’06" East along the East line of said Section 751 88 feet; thence South 73’56'49” West 1510.77 feet to the centerline of State Trunk Line Highway M-37 and the place of beginning of this description; running thence South 27’42’28" East 160.62 feet; thence South 88’23’59" West 188 feet; thence south 00’36’01" East 383.8 feet; thence South 88’23’59” West 1039.93 feet to a point on the North-South 1/4 line of said section; thence North 01°06’44" West along said North-South 1/4 line of said Section 345.9 feet; thence North 88’16’04 East 398.01 feet; thence North 73’56’49" East 780.94 feet to a point on the centerline of said State Trunk Line Highway M-37; thence south 27’42’28" East along said centerline of said highway 15.3 feet to the place of beginning, and also those lands located north of the above-described lands and that are occupied by part of the entrance area of the driveway, as shown on the Development Plan, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan' 2. Land Uses. Under the terms of the amending ordinance the lands in the Planned Unit Development (the “Development”) may be used for light industrial purposes and related accessory uses (Buildings A and B) and for commercial and/or office purposes and related accessory uses (Building C). 3. Buildings; Site Access. The Development will have three buildings. Building A and Building B will be constructed in two phases each. Building C may be constructed in a single phase or in multiple phases. The construction and use of Building C is subject to site plan approval by the Planning Commission. The Development will be serv­ ed by a private drive off Broadmoor Avenue. 4 Streets and Drives; Water and Sewer. Driveways, parking area and other paved areas must be hard-surfaced and constructed in com­ pliance with Township and County Road Commission standards. There are requirements on parking area, parking spaces and related matters. The Development will be served by private water wells and by private septic tanks and drainage systems approved by the Kent Coun­ ty Health Department. If public sanitary sewer service and/or public water supply becomes available, the buildings in the Development must be connected thereto. Surface water drainage will be ac­ complished by catch basins, underground storm drainge pipes and a retention basin. 5. Other Requirements. The amending ordinance establishes other requirements for the Development with regard to landscaping, utilities, soil erosion and sedimentation control, garbage and refuse disposal, emergency access, singage and outdoor lighting and other governmental approvals. A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. The amending or­ dinance becomes effective September 28, 1993 Dated: September 20, 1993 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (331) by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Three Middleville teams made a difference in the March of Dimes fight against birth defects. Bradford-White, Gavin Chevrolet and a group representing the Thomapple Kellogg Elementary Schools raised $593. The annual Barry County Walk-A-Thon was held in Hastings Sept. 18 with Fish Hatchery Park serving as the beginning and end of the eight-mile trek. According to Wendy Mc­ Cormick, Community Direc­ tor of the March of Dimes West Michigan Chapter. 65 walkers collected $3,700. The Bradford-White team was the third highest cor­ porate team with $358. Thomapple Manor took top honors with $1,429.45. The second place team was from K mart with $504. The top individual walker, Mary Ann Hammond, was on the Thomapple Manor team. She brought in $480 from her pledges. Sixty percent of the money raised will stay here in West Michigan, according to Mc­ Cormick. The other 40 per­ cent is sent to the national of­ fice and helps fund research. “Volunteers are the key." says McCormick. Corporate sponsorships by WBCH, Gavin Chevrolet, and McDonald’s made a big difference. McCormick added that publicity for the event through J-Ad Graphics also helped the cause. Several Hastings High School students and volunteers from St. Rose Church covered the check points on the route. "And we’re already plann ing for next year." said McCormick. Beuschel • Hurth exchange vows Kelly Jo Beushel and Joseph Michael Hurth were wed on Saturday, July 31 at Resurrec­ tion Church in Lansing. The matron of honor was Laurie Raymond. The bridesmaids were Julie Beuschel, Jamie Beuschel and Barb Schieffa. The flower girl was Angela Cary. The best man was Steven DiVitre. Groomsmen and ushers were Todd Clifford, Ted Poineau, Dave Johnson, Jim Hurth and Pete Hurth. The ring bearer was the son of the bride, James Andrew Beuschel. Parents of the bride are James and Peggy Beuschel. Parents of the groom are Sheila Hurth and the late Richard Hurth. The couple resides in Lansing. SCHOOL MENUS, continued from Page 8 Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 29 Turkey pita, green beans. Vita Pup, milk. Thursday , Sept. 30 French bread, pizza, com, milk, fresh apple Friday, Oct. 1 Chicken patty/bun, green beans, pears, milk. Monday , Oct. 4 Hamburger, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 5 Pizza, veg. stick/dip, fruit, milk. Caledonia Communitv Schools High .Middle Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 29 Turkey pita, green beans or french fries, fruit, milk Thursday, Sept. 30 Fr. bread pizza, com or fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Oct. 1 Hot ham and cheese, bun, green beans or french fnes. fruit choice, milk. Monday, Oct. 4 Deluxe hamburger/bun. french fnes, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 5 p,zza. french fh choice milk f TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE of MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1993, at 7:30 P M at the Township Hall, 284 N Briggs Road, Mid­ dleville, Ml, to hear the following variance requests. 1 A request by Russell J. Kermeen, 740 N. Norns Rd Middleville, Ml to construct a storage building on a parcel of land adjacent to and immediately behind Lots 25 and 2€ of Morey s Plat in Sec t»on 9. 2. A request by Everett Marsman to vary the set backs, width of right of way, and frontage requirements on ’Parcel B”, a site con­ taining approximately 1 acre adjacent to Lot 53 of Oakwood mt^mree lots SeCt*°n 71or fhe Pufpose of developing said parcel Maternal pertaining to the above subjects may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable aux ihary aids and services, such as signets for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ ing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by wnting or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed therein Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk Teiepnone 795-9091 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 28, 1993 I Page 13 Caledonia High School prepares for Homecoming Week Oct. 4-9 by Barbara Gail Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Student Congress has spent its last few Sundays finalizing plans for the 1993 Homecom­ ing and Spirit Week. Oct. 4-9. This year’s theme is “Tales As Old As Time," with the ti­ tle song from the movie “Beauty and the Beast” the official theme song. While students will be turn­ ing to traditional tales for decoration ideas, some new events will highlight the week. Each class will be com­ peting as usual for the coveted Spirit Trophy, but this year the students will be building floats for the Homecoming parade instead of decorating the high school hallways. While the halls were indeed masterpieces of creativity, the students felt the Homecoming parade through the village defintely suffered without the class floats, explained Direc­ tor of Student Activities Jeanne Glowicki. For years, the floats always had been “unveiled" at the Caledonia High School Homecoming SPIRIT WEEK 1993 "Tales as Old as Time" Monday, Oct. 4 — Hat Day LUNCH ACTIVITY Beach Volleyball Powder Puff practice before movie night Movie Night sponsored by Yearbook staff Tuesday, Oct. 5 - SHORTS DAY LUNCH ACTIVITIES Beach Volleyball Lip Sync Contest EVENING Float building at designated sites Wednesday, Oct. 6 - COLOR DAY (9th — purple, 10th — red, 11th — yellow; 12th — green) LUNCH ACTIVITIES Beach Volleyball Lip Sync Contest EVENING 6 30 p m Powder Puff football Juniors vs. Seniors Bonfire after Powder Puff Game Thursday, Oct. 7 — TIE DAY LUNCH ACTIVITIES Beach Volleyball Cereal Eating Contest EVENING Float building until 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 - PURPLE & GOLD DAY LUNCH ACTIVITIES Volleyball Finals Face painting Pep Assembly Parade — 6 p.m. Homecoming Football Game vs. Forest Hills Northern Crowning of King and Queen Spirit Week Trophy Awarded Saturday, Oct. 9 Decorating Commons — 9 a.m.-l p.m. Homecoming Dance — 8-11 p.m. Music by Complete Music parade after class members spent the ueek working on them in great secrecy . The decorating competition was switched to hallways when some dangerous activities began happening during the evening float building. This year, the Student Con­ gress hopes to strike a happy compromise by returning to floats, but setting up a contest with class floats limited to a specific size, and which are constructed at designated sites on school property The school also will require each class to work with the same basic materials, although each can spend up to $50 for additional materials. The floats will be judged as they line up for the parade at 5:15 p.m. on Fri.. Oct. 8 in the high school parking lot. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. Besides float building, the week preceding, will be filled with the traditional Spirit Week dress-up days, “speciality" contests, and the annual Powder Puff football game between the junior and senior girls. (See schedule.) The bonfire will follow Wednesday’s Powder Puff game, and the students hope to send their Fighting Scots football team off to a Homecoming victory after Friday’s pep assembly . During the game’s halftime, the 1993 Homecoming King and Queeen will be crowned, and the Spirit Trophy will be awarded to the class which has participated most actively in the Spirit Week events The Homecoming dance will be held Saturday night in the CHS Commons, with music from the ’50s to the ’90s to be offered by Com­ plete Music. “The Student Congress has really taken charge of the Homecoming and spent hours planning it,” said Glowicki. “We’re looking forward to a great week, a fun dance, and, of course, a victory over Forest Hills Northern Friday night.” TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE Of SPECIAL MEETING PLEASE NOTICE Springs TAKE the Yankee Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, Oct. 7,1993, at 7:30 P.M. at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml. for the purpose of rewriting the present zoning ordinance. Material pertaining to the above subject may be ex­ amined at the Township Hall by appointment with the clerk. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or call­ ing the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. _ „ . Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 (200 Trojan tennis team reports 6-0 First singles player Erin Wolverton defeated last year’s No. 1 Class B player in the state. Sarah Stann, and one the current top-ranked players. Becky Wolf, to lead Middleville in last week’s girls’ tennis action. The Trojan netiers defeated Kenowa Hills Sept. 23 6-1, and Byron Center 7-0, Sept. 21. They also placed third in an eight-team tournament, Sept. 17. Wolverton was 5-0 against opponents, winning 60, 6-0, over Kenowa Hills, 60, 6-1 against Byron Center. She also defeated Harper Creek in her first match at the Plainwell Invitational 6-0, 6-1 in the first round. She then beat last year’s No. 1 high school player from Gull Lake. Sarah Stann, 6-0, 6-0 and one of the current top-ranked players from Mt. Clemens, first singles Becky Wolf Second singles player Kendra Weatherhead downed her Kenowa Hills opponent 60, 6-0 and defeated Byron Center’s second singles 6-1, 6- 4. At the invitational she was the consolation winner, coming back from a first round loss to Gull Lake 6-4, 7- 5 to defeat Mt. Clemens 63,6-4 and Plainwell 6-3, 6-1. At third singles, Traci Campbell won over Kenowa Hills 6-0, 6-1 and over Byron Center 6-3,6-2. At the invitational, she had a first round bye, then lost in the second round to Wyoming Park 6-4, 6-2. In the consola­ tion round she defeated Mt. Clemens 6-1,6-0. Fourth singles player Carrita Ingersoll won at Kenowa Hills 6-1, 6-3 and at Byron Center 6-3, 7-6, win­ ning the tie-breaker 7-4 She was replaced in the in­ vitational by Meagon Middelton, who lost to Hamilton 6-2, 6-1, but came back to defeat Plainwell 6-2, 6-3. In the consolation round, she lost to Mt. Clemens in three sets 4-6, 6-4,6-3. Jennifer Lewis and Sara Wright at first doubles, dropped the only match Middleville lost to Byron Center 2-6, 6-1, 6-1. At the invitational they lost to Plainwell 6-0, 6-3 and to Wyoming Park 6-3,6-0. Kelly Williams and Kori Hutchins, who were moved up to first doubles for the meet against Kenowa Hills, won 6-1, 6-3. In their regular slot of second doubles against Byron Center, they won 6-3, 6-0. They were also the consola­ tion winners at the invita­ tional. losing first to Mt. Clemens 0-6, 6-4, 6-3. They received a second-round bye and defeated Hamilton 6-1,61 to win the consolation fi­ nals. The second doubles players at Kenowa Hills were Jennifer Lewis and Courtney De Haan. They won 6-1.6-3. The third doubles team of Candy Thompson and Darcy Mugridge won at Kenowa Hills 6-3, 6-3 and al Byron Center 6-2, 6-0. At Plainwell they beat Wyoming Park 7-6, 7-6 and Harper Creek 6-1, 6-1 before losing in the finals to Gull Lake. Middleville cross-country teams beat Kelloggsville The Middleville boys’ and girls' cross-country teams both improved their records Sept. 22 by defeating Kelloggsville on Middleville's home course at Earl Brewer Park. The girls, now 2-0 in dual meets on the season, won 1937, and the boys, now 1-1, won 25-32 The first girl across the line, only six-tenths of a second ahead of second place, was Kim Rauschenberger at 22:06.3. On her heels was Sarah Matteson at 22:06.9. Third-place finisher was Wendy Wisniewski at 22:24 and Sarah Al lore was fourth at 24:57. The final runner for the Trojan harriers was Jamie Smith, who came in at 25:30. For the boys, Steve Dood led all runners, coming in at 19:41. Third-place finisher overall and second for the Trojans was Justin Blake at 21:16. Erik Lake was third at 21:32, Ty Middelton was fourth at 24:57 and Shawn Davis at 25:08. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 18, 1993, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed amendment in the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. If adopted, the proposed ordinance would amend the Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance in the following respects: 1. Amend Section 3.6 regarding the basis for determin­ ing the depth of the minimum required front yard. 2. Amend Section 3.25 concerning the keeping of pets and livestock in the A, R-R, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts. 3. Amend the A Agricultural District to include kennels when authorized as a special land use by the Planning Com­ mission and Township Board. 4. Amend Section 9.8 to provide that permitted uses that require more than four motor vehicle parking spaces per lot or parcel of land shall be subject to the site plan review provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 5. Add other provisions relating to the application of the site plan review provisions of Chapter XVIII. 6. Amend Section 3.5 and 14.5(c) regarding required tur­ ning areas on access roads. 7. Amend Section 16.5 in its entirety to provide design standards for special land uses for kennels. Amend other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. All in­ terested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment. Dated: September 24, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (3a3) �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 28, 1993 Balanced attack pushes TK Trojan gridders over Lee, 45-12 Matt Liu and Ted Doom scored two touchdowns apiece Friday to lift Middleville over Wyoming Lee 45-12. The victory was the Trojans’ third straight. They now are tied for first place with Calvin Christian at 3-0 in the O-K Blue Conference and 3-1 overall. Ixe was able to scrape to­ gether two touchdowns in the first half, but then the Trojan defense shut them down the rest of the way. The Rebel defense wasn't as fortunate. Middleville scored three times in the first half and three more in the second, generating more than 350 yards of offense. Ed Solomon started the scoring barrage on a four-yard run in (he first quarter. Liu then scored two of his 14 points by running in the con­ version. Doom followed up with an 18-yard run, with John Huyck taking in the conversion. Liu then finished off the scoring for the Trojans in the first half on a 32-yard run. He also ran in his own conversion. At the half the score was 24-12. Liu scored once more in the second half on a 10-yard run with Jason Bardwell kicking the point after. Andy Brewer was the next Trojan to reach the end zone with a quarterback keeper. He faked to the fullback, then ran the 35 yards for the score. Bardwell again kicked the ex­ tra point. Dorn found pay dirt for the final TK score on a 29-yard Caledonia girl eagers split two games' The Caledonia girls freshman basketball team split a pair of games gain last week leaving them with a season record of 4-3. A tough Rockford press for the second time this season was the downfall for the young Scots as the Rams beat them 38-21 Sept. 14. Allison Schneider led the scorers with 5 points while Molly Gorton added 4. On Sept. 16 the girls bounc- ed back playing their best game of the season on their way to a 43-24 win over the Wayland Wildcats. Balanced scoring was the key in the vic­ tory as nine of ten girls entered the scoring column. Schneider again led the scorers with 11 points while Jenny Grever with 8 points and Sarah Steele with 6 added to the scoring, according to coach Denny Crum. run, with Jesse Strzezewski kicking the PAT for the 45th point. Liu was the leading rusher for the Trojans with 128 yards on 15 carries. Doom carried the ball three times for 51 yards. Brewer carried the ball six times for 48 yards. B.J. West carried eight times gaining 41 yards. Huyck six times for 37 yards. Solomon was six for 18 yards and Ty W’ebster gained four yards on one carry. Middleville gained 327 yards on the ground for the evening. Brewer threw the ball six times with four receptions to gain 43 yards. Mike Sarver caught one pass for 12 yards. Phillip Johnson pulled one down for 13 yards and Bardwell and Liu each caught a pass for nine yards. The Rebels’ quarterback threw 17 times with six com­ pletions for 51 yards. He also tossed two interceptions. The team also had 118 yards rush­ ing. Coach Skip Pranger said one of the keys to the bal­ anced scoring attack was the outstanding play erf the offen­ sive linemen. Jim Cole, Jeremy Hoff. Mike Smalley, Sarver, Strzezewski and Johnson. Pranger said their play doesn't get as much notice as the touchdown makers, but he said they were as important to the team. atiMcCULLOCH. PRO MAC 3505AV 16 2.1 c.l. 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Striker-midfielder Jim Mason, who scored five goals early in the season is out with an injury, as are several other key players, according to coach Steve Evans. The Trojans, who started the season by shutting out Zeeland and giving Caledonia its only loss of the year, 5-4, has now fallen to 36-1. The team also was runner-up in the Sparta Jamboree earlier this year. Middleville’s only tie came against the strong Delton Panthers, when the Trojans held the Panthers, 1-1. Leading scorer for the Trojans this season is Jason Clinton with 11 goals. Nathan Bundy, Chris DeBlaay, Jeremiah Wert, 852-9377 Mike Sanderson and Brian Baughman each have one goal to their credit. Despite the losing record so far this season. Evans said his team still is playing superb. "Jacob Dussia. Josh Parker. Kevin Holst, Mike Marble and goal keeper Steve Converse have really been doing well on defense,” the coach said. Scot tennis now 4-0 in O-K Gold The Caledonia girls’ tennis team moved to 4-0 in O-K Gold Conference play Sept. 22, by downing Forest Hills Northern 5-3. The first and second singles players, Beckie Risdon and Kris Van Belkum, lost their matches 7-5, 6-0, respectively. The first doubles team of Julie Tuinstra and Shanna Reynolds defeated the Huskies 7-6, 6-2. The second doubles team of Kim Crisman and Holly Debrie followed suit and wot in three sets 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Third singles Lisa Johnson won 6-1, 6-3 and the third doubles team of Connie Ottl and Amy Perkins defeated their opponents 7-6,6-1. Jayme Poll lost at fourth singles 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 but the fourth doubles team of Natalie Downing and Dorothy Benham were able to win the tie breaker in their first set and they went on to beat their opponents 7-6,6-3. In a non-league match against Comstock Park, the Scot girls blanked the Panthers 8-0 and did it with­ out losing a set. Risdon won at first singles 6-4, 7-5 and Van Belkum won by default at second singles. Johnson and Poll won at third and fourth singles 6-0, 6-3 and 6-0.6-1. Tuinstra and Perkins won at first doubles 6-2, 6-0 and Crisman and Debrie won at second doubles 6-4, 6-1. Reynolds and Ottl won at third doubles 6-4, 6-2 and Downing and Benham won 60, 6-0. Coach Judy Ferguson said Scot freshman now 5-3 PRO MAC 5700AV 20 Automatic and Manual Cham Oilers Steve Converse, goalie tor the Trojans, dives backward to keep the ball from going into the net against Zeeland. For the thrd week in a row the Caledonia girls freshman basketball team split their games in bringing their record to five wins and three losses. The girls opened the week with a 41-21 loss to Kenowa Hills. Full court pressure again was the downfall of the team. Christy Gillard led the scoring with eight point, and Jenny Grever added seven. The girls bounced back on Thursday with a 48-11 win over Cedar Springs. Gillard again led the scoring with 15 points, while Grevers and For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Bianca Arrigo had seven points apiece and Susan Vredevoogd added six points to lead the Scot scorers. the team is doing great anti that its 6-1 record overall and 4-0 in the O-K Gold is the best start the team has ever enjoyed. "They worked real hard during the summer by playing in the USTA (United States Tennis Association) and going to summer camps," she said, "and now the hard work is paying off." 7th grade gold opens with 2 wins reported The seventh grade “gold” team won two games the week of Sept. 13 to open their season with a 2-0 record. On Sept. 14 the team beat Middleville 31-9. Renee Meijer led scoring with 10 points and Brandi Buehler added eight. On Sept. 16 they won their second game, beating Sparta by a score 23-20. Mcijer again led with 10 points while Kristen Benedict added five points, according to coach Terry Aquino. Caledonia 8th grade purple improves their record 22 After losings its first two games, the eighth grade pur pie team evened its record with victories against Godwin 38-9, and Byron Center 25-23. In the game against Godwin the leading scorers for the Scots were Sarah Born and Samantha Choryan, with 10 points each Also scoring in the contest for Caledonia were Nikki Barlow. Lil Hawkins. Shannon Walter, Tonya Buehler, and Sara Gravers. The game against Byron Center was an extremely close game that was not decided un­ til the final seconds when the Scots broke the tie and slop­ ped the Bulldogs from scoring. Scots’ Samanatha Choryan led all scorers with 14 points. Also scoring were Greta Klein, Melanie VanEnk, Shannon Walter, and Sara Born “I am extremely proud of how hard my team is playing and the level of improvement that 1 have seen since the beginning of the season,” said coach Duane Petrosky. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 28, 1993 / Page 15 Scot soccer beats FHN, East Grand Rapids Caledonia downs visiting Cedar Springs The Caledonia soccer team moved to 8-1 on the season overall by defeating Forest Hills Northern 4-0 Sept. 14 and 'East Grand Rapids 3-2 Sept. 16. In the game against the FHN Huskies, Paul Minder and Brian Folkersma each had two goals and one assist. Coach Brian Broekhuizen said the team is doing an "ex­ ceptional job and having a good season. " In the game against East Grand Rapids, the Scots missed a few shots early in the game and the Pioneers jumped to a 1-0 lead. "We missed a few easy shots we should have made," Broekhuizen said. "And Minder missed a penalty shot. That was like the Shaq’ miss­ ing a slam dunk." The team was able to score once late in the first half so the score was tied 1-1 before the break. Broekhuizen added that the mistakes could have destroyed the team's morale and they could have lost, but they kept at it and tied the score with 10 minutes left in the second at 2-2. Folkersma took a pass from Minder with two minutes left in the game and was able to shoot low and away from the Pioneer s goalie for the win­ ning score. Broekhuizen pointed to the cornerback Brian Nowak and Brent Boncher as being able to control the midfield area and Jared Oatley at stopper and sweeper Tim Baker as being steady players who can control the ball in their posi­ tions and keep the team in contention. He also said goalie Mike Pries has been doing a very TK ‘A’ team 2-0 for season The Thomapple Kellogg eighth grade basketball “A” team opened their season with a 31-14 victory over Caledonia Sept. 15. The team overall played a defensive game On the offensive end the Trojan scoring was led by Jenni Doyle with 15 points, followed by Jamie Robbins, five points; Becky Worth, four points; Lindsey Bremer, two points; Brooke Mulder, two points. Lindsey Robert­ son, two points and Barb Truer had i>ne point. The T.K. “B" Team lost to Caledonia 31-9. The Trojans played hard but could not match Caledonia’s power. Scoring for T.K. Were Corie Barber with three points; Rachel Bouwens. two points; Arnie Deschoff, two points and Autumn Crofoot had two points. The “A” team improved their record to 2-0 with a 35-22 victory over Hamilton. Th Trojans overcame some early problems to put the game way in the second half. Scoring for T.K. were Jenni Doyle with 19 points; Lindsey Bremer, four points; Jamie Robbins, three points; Becky Worth, three points; Keasha Kotrba, two points; Brooke Mulder, two points; and Alesse Nichols had two points. good job protecting the net. "The players have done a good job of building up and taking charge of the game. I don't think they'll have a prob­ lem with putting the ball in the net with people like Minder. Folkersma and Steve Schmidt working so well to­ gether," the coach said. We couldn't be happier," the coach said. "They (East Grand Rapids) came in undefeated and we beat them. I hope well continue to be an impressive team." The Fighting Scots scored three unanswered touchdowns and extra points after in the second period and still had to scramble in the last three minutes of the game to score a 29-22 victory over Cedar Springs. The Red Hawks jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead in the first quarter after a sustained drive that went almost the length of the field. But the second quarter was all Scots. They scored three touchdowns on three drives to Middleville golfers closes in on Calvin Christian Middleville won the sixth O-K Blue Jamboree this sea­ son last week by breaking the school record with a team score of 150. Brad Williams was the medalist in the jamboree with the second best score in Trojan history with a one-un­ der-par 34. Calvin Christian was sec­ ond in the meet with a 151, followed by Comstock at 158 and Hamilton at 162. Coming in sixth in the jam­ boree for the Trojans with three-over-par 38 were Tim Keizer and Keith Potts. Marty Bender shot a 40 Running scores for the teams, with eight points going to the winning team, seven to the second place finisher, etc., is Calvin Christian with 45, Middleville 42, Comstock Park 38 and Hamilton with 31. There are eight teams in the O-K Blue golf circuit, but only these four have a math­ ematical chance of winning the championship with two jamborees and a league championship meet left in the season. Middleville took second at the fifth O-K Blue Jamboree, Sept. 21, behind Calvin Christian, with a 165. Williams was second in the meet with a 36, followed by Keizer with a 40, Bender shot a 43 and Nausieda shot a 46. Calvin has three wins and two seconds while Middleville has three wins, a second, third and a fourth­ place finish in the jamborees. lead 21-7 at the half. David Uyl scored the first touchdown but the two poiunt conversion was no good. Keith Bohez followed with back-to-back scored, with the two-point conversion good after the first and Bohez kicking the PAT for the second The Red Hawks came back to take the lead with a TD in the third period and a good extra point attempt and another in the fourth with a score and a two-point conversion. They led 22-21 with three minutes left in the game. The Scots took the kick off and marched to the end zone, where Vito Lombardo went in for the crucial six points, then Bohez added the extra two points. Leading rusher for the Scots was Vito Lombardo, who had 15 carries for 135 yards. Keith Bohez had 22 rushes for 100 yards. Coach Ralph Shefferly said the defensive players, like Marcus Roetman. Adam Paarlberg and Dan Simmons played very well in the game and offensively Daren Caskey did well. Caskey caught three passes for 29 yards and Justin Oldfields caught one for a 39yard gain which set up a touchdown. The Scots are now 2-2 on the season overall and play at South Christian next week. Scot girls’ harriers 1st, boys are 2nd at Olivet Caledonia's girls' cross­ country team came in first out of nine schools and the boys were second in the Olivet Invitational. Sept. 18. The girls had a combined score of 28 with Ann Arbor Huron coming in second with 46. The River Rats' second unit came in third with 109. Karyn Duba was the first across the line at 20.19. Sarah Parbel was third overall at 20:40 and Shannon Houseman was fourth at 20:47. Beth Parbel was ninth at 21:30 and Sarah Siegel was 11th at 21:31. Also finishing for the Scots was Meredith Denison 18th, Barb Warner 19th, Audrey Warner 23rd. Jill Hofmann 24th and Keri Bloem came in 30th. For the boys, Ann Arbor Huron was first with a team score of 48. followed by Caledonia at 85 and Holt with 103. Pete Parbel was the first Scot across the finish line at 17:05, which was good fix third place. Ben Lillie was 15th at 18:19 and David VandenBerg was 19th at 18:29. Ben Potgeter was 23rd and Todd Striplin was 25th with times of 18:41 and 18:52, re­ spectively. TRUCK TIRE SALE! ALL TRUCK TIRES REDUCED! Lowest Sale Prices of the Season COOPER DISCOVERER AST/LT RADIALS P235/75R15 LT30/9.50R15 BE£L SALE SAVE $89.99 $69.99 $20.00 $105.00 $83.99 $21.01 LT31/10.50R15 $116.99 $91.99 $25.00 LT235/85R16 $125.00 $95.99 $29.01 LT265/75R16 $135.00 $104.99 $30.01 24 MONTH BATTERY SALE REG. $50.00 $2095 SAVE $20.01! FREE ANTIFREEZE CHECK LIMITED SUPPLY OIL CHANGE SALE! 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ANYTIME V NO COUPON NEEDED LIMITED TIME OFFER > “ - SAME VALUE OR LESS -__________ Large 14” Pizza$rg9 pepperoni 3 No Coupon Needed Limited Time Offer PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 100% Real Chees* r Our custohfrs SAT ABOUT FARO S HZ2A htffr 3 ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OF THE DAV — PARK IN REAR - Sun.-Thurs. 3:30-10.30 pm; Fri. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-10-05.pdf ab5d55c02c6f435992156e1f901f4f1c PDF Text Text <**SnSGS R*9tlC LIEM8I 721 S CHL7CHM IB 49358USB 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library 121 Church Hastings, HI. 4995B nd News F A _L„ A — BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE Hutingj^I 49058 Penuit No. 7 Im Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 298 I October 5. 1993 Caledonia Library faces budget Middleville adopts ordinance cut in county assessment debate to regulate ORVs in village by Barbara Gall Board should decide by Oct. Staff Writer 31 to pay the $1,204.99 bal­ Users of the Caledonia ance of the service assessment Library might be saying good charged Caledonia as a mem­ bye to Better Homes and ber of the county system. Gardens , Time and other Disagreement over what the magazine favorites after this township would pay to the year. county arose when A possible loss of $1,212 in Caledonia's payment for 1994 the Caledonia Library's 1994 was figured by the county to budget probably will translate be $47,500, based on the into cancelling the library's county formula, which periodical subscriptions for charges each branch 1995, said Caledonia according to its circulation. Librarian Jane Heiss. According to an agreement "1 would prefer cutting ma­ between the township and the terials to cutting services," village, Caledonia Village she said, noting that her would pay 20 percent of that periodical budget for 1994 is assessment. Last year, $1,204.99. Caledonia Township and "I will work with the Kent Village paid a total $36,937 County Board to meet the assessment. budget, of course, but I prefer Caledonia Township and not to cut hours if I can help several other governmental it," I teiss said. units in the 17-branch system, The shortfall results from a protested the 1994 assess­ disagreement between the ments as too high, and in July Caledonia Township Board sent letters of intent to with­ and the Kent County Library draw from the county system. Board on what Caledonia's At its September meeting, share of the county library however, the Caledonia system funding should be. Township Board voted to stay The Caledonia branch's cut in in the system at least one materials still could be more year, but with the condi­ avoided if the Township tion that Caledonia get a cut in its assessment by (kopping an earlier request for additional staffing at the Caledonia branch. The township also said that it would not pay for new staffing at other branches, either. The county accepted the township’s action, and re-fig­ ured the Caledonia assess­ ment to be $41,524, a figure that excluded Caledonia's share of all new staffing costs throughout the system. However, in a Sept 24 let­ ter to the township, Kent County Library System Director Joe Garcia told the board that by not helping pay for new staff at other district branches, the $41,524 pay­ ment fell short of Caledonia's share of the county-wide for­ mula by $1,212. "The KCLS Board... de­ cided that it would then be necessary to reduce the ser­ vices provided at the Caledonia Branch Ubrary by the amount by which that payment falls short of the amount in the 1994 formula," by Margaret Fowler Sta/f Writer The Middleville Village Council has adopted an or­ dinance regulating use of off­ road vehicles in the village limits. ORV owners and operators should be aware of the restric­ tions of the new ordinance because failure to comply is a misdemeanor Operation of ORVs (multi­ track and multi-wheeled vehicles and three- and fourwheeled vehicles) is not allowed on any public proper­ ty other than streets and road­ ways. However, they can be run on vacant private property that is five or more acres. The above restrictions apply to all ORV users, but riders under 16 must be under the visual supervision of an adult and. depending on the age of the child, other restrictions may apply. Guidelines for safety and upkeep of these vehicles are also included in the ordinance. “Off-road vehicles, like mini-bikes, have become a public nuisance.” said Coun­ cil President Lon Myers. Until passage of this or­ dinance. there has been no way to regulate the use of ORVs. With the new ordinance in place, the village police department will handle en­ forcement. This is something they have not been able to do in the past without legal guidelines. In other business lost Tues­ day, the council: — Passed a resolution to regulate cable rates. — Set Saturday. Oct. 30. as the date for celebrating Hallo­ ween. Council members did not set specific hours for trick or treaters because they felt it was unnecessary since there have been few problems in the past. — Decided to postpone do­ ing any work on the Mid­ dleville bridge until spring when the weather will be bet ter for making repairs. — Approved the purchase of 100 new water meters at the cost of $5,225. Village Manager Ev Man shum told the council that many of the water meters in the village were not running, so water customers have not always been paying for the water they use Some the new meters will be installed yet this winter. — Adopted a resolution to continue use of Hastings City Bank for as the village depository. — Read an official pro- • clamation welcoming a ncu Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 7548 Auxiliary in Middleville. TK hires new principal at Page Sh Budget cuts, page 2 New Page Elementary School Principal David Bukala (left) and Thornapple Kellogg School Superintendant Steve Garrett discuss school policies. Walls of new Caledonia Middle School going up on schedule It s the kind of block party CMS Principal Clark Volz likes to see os he visits the site of the new middle school, now under construction at its Kraft Avenue site. Behind Volz, rise the cement block walls of the school s gymnotonum, a combination gym and auditorium area. Volz said construction of the 140.000 square-foot facility is proceding on schedule, with on opening dote set for the foil of 1995 by Margaret Fowler ‘ Staff Writer David Bukala of Ravenna has been selected by the Thor­ napple Kellogg School Board as the new principal for Page Elementary in Middleville He was offered the position last week after interviewing was completed The board was agreed unanimously to of­ fer him the job pending the completion of a routine criminal records check Page opened the school year w ithout a principal because of the resignation of Linda Goosen over the summer She took a similar position at an elementary school in the East Grand Rapids system The target date for Bukala to start at Page is Oct 18. Bukala will leave his post as principal at the Ravenna school -that houses thirdthrough sixth-graders. "1 was due for a career change.” Bukala said ”1 feel that this move is a definite ad­ vancement in my career ” According to TK Superintendant Steve Garrett, Bukala has a very wellrounded background He has eight years of ex­ perience as an administrator and has taught for six years. In his post with the Ravenna Schools, Bukala also is the director of Chapter I and Chapter II programs. Title II and the gifted and talented programs Bukala also has worked on getting grants for the Ravenna district. He shares the responsibilty for the K-12 special education Sh Naw Principal, Page 3 In This Issue... • Caledonia planners recommend OK for McDonald’s • Goals for newly formed Parents Network outlined for Caledonia • Installation program held in Middleville for VFW Auxiliary • TK Homecoming ’93 celebrated �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 5, 1993 Fast-food proposal would mean $1 million investment Ckwy VaUey Ave (M-37? Caledonia Village Planners recommend OK for McDonald’s by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If all continues smoothly, you’ll soon be able to take "a break today" at the Caledonia McDonalds. The Caledonia Village Planning Commission Tuesday recommended the Village Council approve an amendment to the Village Centre PUD (planned unit development) to allow construction of a proposed 2,762 square-foot, full-service McDonald's Restaurant. If approved by the council, the restaurant would amount to a $1 million investment in the site and project, and sewer hookups would bring in another $18,000 to the village. McDonald's officials estimate the restaurant will require about 70 full- and pan-time employees. The McDonald s would be located on a 1.86-acre parcel between Old Kent Bank and Hastings City Bank, and customers would enter and leave the restaurant using the two existing service roads that run between the banks. The restaurant will not require a new drive directly to M-37, said McDonald’s officials. The commission recommended the council approve the site plan submitted by McDonald's, and in a separate action, also recommended allowing the drive-through component of the restaurant, which requires the special use approval. Village Planner Mark Sisson told the commission Tuesday that McDonald s has provided all the necessary information on its site plan, and that the design of the SUPERIOR PROTECTION FOR YOUR HOME Deluxe Homeowners Insurance It you're looking lor superior protection for your home and property, then check out the Deluxe Homeowners package available from Citizens Insurance Company. When you add the Deluxe Homeowners package to Citizens' standard homeowners pokey at a nominal cost, you will enjoy additional coverages such as • • • • Guaranteed Replacement Cost coverage for your home and its contents. Extended Theft coverage Extended Tree 4 Shrubbery Removal coverage Fire Department Service Charge coverage Call your local independent Citizens agent today for the details on the Deluxe Homeowners package and these valuable extra coverages J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 restaurant meets both specific and subjective standards suggested by the PUD ordinance. He recommended site plan approval, but said that the commission first should consider both the drivethrough and the restaurant signs, since they vary from the ordinance requirements. Roger Delloek. a real estate representative for the fast­ food chain, said that the drive-through typically represents 50 percent of a McDonald's business. He pointed out that since the drive-through traffic will exit on to a service drive, rather than M-37, traffic from the drive-through should not be a problem. He explained that the proposed facility is smaller than the restaurants built in the last 10 years, but that this version will be "the McDonald's of the'90s." It will seat 43 people, which is about half the capacity at the Broadmoor McDonald s, he said, but the smaller restaurant is what the company usually will be building in the future. For this restaurant, McDonald's has reduced the familiar "golden arches" sign from the standard 200 to 100 square feet to fit with the bank signs already allowed. The highway sign will be 26 feet high, the same as the two bank signs, but will not obstruct either of them. The sign on the building itself is 164 square feet, and the restaurant will put up the usual directional signs for its driveways. DeHoek said McDonald’s will connect to both public sewer and water, when available, and has received county approval for a private well until public water is available. Requiring 6.4 sewer units, PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health ...About Your Sinuses Your head is throbbing and you feel so congested, it makes sense when you have a sinus problem since your sinuses are located in your cheeks, forehead and between your eyes. Sinus pain and pres­ sure may result from poor drainage or ventilation of the sinuses due to a cold, allergy or deviated septum of the nose. Over-the-counter antihistamines or decongestants are often effective for curing sinus pain. But if the condition progressively worsens, it may develop into a sinus infection, or sinusitis. A prescribed antibiotic from your doctor normally heals the infec­ tion. However, if infection is chronic or recurrent, your physician may advise stronger medications, allergy treatment or endoscopic sinus surgery — the most advanced treatment method for sinus disease. Learn More — Attend a free Program • October 19, 6:50-7:50 p.m. • Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main St., Middleville • Presented by Mike Nosanov, M.D. eEt EYE & E.N.T. Specialists Call Dr. Nosanov at 616-945-3888 _ Io Hastings Gty BomL Satv'iee ^0ouL ' OU This sketch shows the Caledonia location of a proposed McDonald's restaurant along M-37 between the Old Kent Bank and Hastings City Bank. The Caledonia Village Planning Commission has recommended approval of the proposal. the restaurant will pay $18,000 in sewer hookup fees. At a public hearing on the proposal, residents asked about hours of operation and about security. Both are up to the franchisee, said officials at the meeting, but the usual hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. or until midnight on the weekends. The owner of the restaurant and we think we can really be will take any security an asset to this area." The Caledonia Village precautions necessary, assured the McDonald's Council will discuss the representative, adding that McDonald's proposal at its owners typically work with Monday, Oct. 12, meeting. the police and even hire Village Council meetings security guards if necessary. begin at 7 p.m. and are held at "We see Caledonia as an the Village-Township hall, ideal location for a 250 Maple. Questions about McDonald's," said DeHoek. the proposal should be "We are a very community- directed to the village office and family-oriented business. at 891-9384. BUDGET CUTS, from front page county, townships, cities and states the letter. "...The library administra­ villages no longer would have tion has determined that the to be assessed each year, and reduction in services should the libraries would have a be accomplished by cutting stable funding source with the budget allocated for the growth potential that matched purchase of books and other the population growth in the county. circulating materials...." More than 80 district Heiss said she felt that eliminating the 50 periodical library systems already have subscriptions was the "least been established in Michigan. The neighboring communities painful" cut for her to make. Such a cut will leave the of Wayland and Hastings, for library with eight magazine instance, belong to such sys­ subscriptions presently do­ tems. Until the switch to a district nated by DeVries Insurance, and the donations of maga­ library can be put on the bal­ zines by about a dozen area lot, however, the Kent County Library Board has tried to residents, she said. These are wonderful, and I meet its branches' concerns hope they’ll continue," she about being assessed for circulation of materials to said. "Losing our periodicals users who live outside the means we are diminishing county. Kent County Library what we offer our residents, System Deputy Director Ruth but that solution (to the bud­ McCrank said that the county get cut) would be the farthest now spends about $1 million away from cutting services." to provide reciprocal borrow­ County library officials ing to patrons whose taxes do hope to alleviate the assess­ not support the Kent County ment problem by replacing system. Branch libraries like the county library system with Caledonia, which have many a district library that would be out-of-system users, are as­ funded by a voter-approved sessed for that circulation. dedicated millage. As an "interim" measure, Under a district system, the therefore, the County Board approved Sept. 22 a non-resi­ dent user fee of $70 per fam­ ily for a family thatlives in Kent County, but whose local government unit does not support a county system branch library. For families that live outside the county, the user fee has been set at $85/family. The user fees will become effective Jan. 1, 1994. This system might be changed if voters approve a district library, but until the change in systems is put on the ballot, the county system remains in effect, and the member units must decide whether they intend to stay in the system or rux The Oct. 20 Township Board meeting will be the last time the Caledonia board could discuss the library bud­ get issue before the Oct. 31 deadline, unless the question were to be brought up at a special meeting. Board meetings begin at 7:30 p.m., and are held at the Village-Township Hall. 250 Maple. Questions about the agenda can be directed to the township office, 891-0070. Heiss said she will be happy to answer questions about the library system itself. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 5, 1993 / Page 3 TK Middle School Student Council officers chosen — Student council officers for the Thornapple Kellogg Mid­ dle School have been selected. They are Chad Schondelmayer as president. Jenny Doyle as vice president. Monique Rodriguez secretary and Nathan Schmitz treasurer. They are all eighth-graders. Marta Blough, the middle school librarian, serves as ad­ visor for the student council group, which includes the four officers and a represen­ Separate fact from fiction Today we cannot pickup a paper, turn-on the TV. or talk with someone without bearing how bad education is in our country and our state. In our state we are now faced with a crisis in school finance brought about by the State Legislature's action to eliminate all property tax for school operation. As the Legislature and Governor now work to replace twothirds of the cost of our educational program, they are saying that “reform'' of our “poor” educational program should come first before the issue of finance. 1 would like to share an editorial. “Let’s Separate Fact From Fiction" taken from the Sept. 17 issue of the “MASA Fort nighter,” a bi-weekly bulletin of the Michigan Association of School Administrators: “‘Almost one year ago to the date. M A S.A. published an editorial noting the many successes of America's public educa tion system. In light of the ongoing debate of school restructur­ ing and financial reform, it is worthwhile to revisit that subject to be sure that judgments are based on facts, not political pro­ paganda. Myth has to be separated from reality. “One misconception is that the dropout rate is a growing problem and is evidence of the failure of today's schools. Nothing is further from the truth. Dropout rates have never been lower and arc continuing to decline. When those who return to school and gain their degree in an adult education pro­ gram are counted, the graduation rate is 85 percent, which is the best in the world. Of note is the fact that between 75 and 80 percent of all students graduate on time. "KI 2 spending always makes headlines. “Now let’s examine how those dollars hae been spent. A study done by the highly respected Sandia Laboratory shows that spending on regular education has remained steady for the last 15 years, while the investment in special education ser­ vices has risen dramatically. Cost containment? We’ve done it in the areas in which we have authority and autonomy. In special education we have neither. In fact, when these costs are taken into consideration, educational spending, in comparison with other countries, drops dramatically. ““While media stories would lead people to believe that business faces a critical shortage of skilled workers, studies show that most companies are more concerned with personal and social skills than academic preparation. In addition, research shows that 90 percent of the dollars spent by business for additional training are spent on college educated and highly skilled employees. Very little is spent on basic skills remedia­ tion. Interestingly, the same Sandia report showed that while 15 percent of employers expressed concern about finding skill­ ed workers, they generally had one thing in common: they are chronically underpaid fields. “Falling test scores? Not true. Scores on virtually all major tests have been stable, if not increased in recent years. What has changed is the number and percentage of students taking these tests. National test scores, and those of Michigan, are particularly good in light of the greater heterogeneity of the population “Adult literacy? A recent report indicates that 20 to 25 per­ cent of those adults deemed less that literate are immigrants, not products of American schooling. “Critics bemoan the supposed lack of well prepared mathematicians, yet research shows that math scores on the SAT indicate no such dearth of talent. In 1977, the 90th percentile score in math was 628. by 1986 it has risen to 642. This is no accident. It is the product of hard work by school systems and students. “Do all these things mean that schools don’t need to im­ prove? Not at all. Times and circumstances change and so must schools. Public education welcomes that challenge, as it always has. “It is important, however, that we separate fact from fiction as we look at our schools and consider the changes that ought to be made Let's make them on behalf of students, not for those w ho have other agendas! tative from each of the 28 advisories. Functions of the student council include dealing with student concerns, planning ac­ tivities like dances or spirit week, help with fund-raisers, and acting as an information service and go-between for the other students. “Student council gives the students a chance to see just how government works in a school setting.” Blough said 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 40 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School officers for stu­ dent council are (front, from left) Secretary Monique Rodriguez and Vice President Jenny Doyle, and (back, from left) Treasure Nathan Schmitz and President Chad Schondelmayer. NEW PRINCIPAL, from frontpage with the high school prinicipal. Bukala received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1973. majoring in social studies and language arts. In 1976. he completed his master's degree in curriculum counseling, also from MSU. Bukala earned an educa­ tional specialist's degree in 1983 He is currently working on another degree at Western Michigan “Since I've gotten this new position. I plan to hold off on any additional course work." he said. Bukala. along with Pam, his wife, and their two children. 15-year-old Matthew, and 12-year-old Katie, live in the southeast section of Grand Rapids. It is only 16 miles from from his house to Page, so he does not plan to move. Bukala plans to pack up his office slowly, moving a little bit at a time on evenings and weekends. “Hopefully, by the time I am scheduled to be at Page full-time, everything will be unpacked.” Bukala said. “Then I can concentrate on getting to know the staff, the TK grad running at Indiana school Sara Postema. a Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate, is competing in cross country this fall at In­ diana Wesleyan University, located in Marion. Ind. Postema is a freshman and is majoring in business/account ing Indiana Wesleyan is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NA1A). National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), and the Mid-Central Conference (MCC). Happy 60 Club to meet Monday The Caledonia Happy 60 Club will meet Monday. Dec. 11. for a potluck at noon. Bnng your own table ser­ vice. a dish io pass and some fnends. Election of officers will take place students and their parents, and determine the school climate." 40 40 40 Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s 40 40! 40 If you see TINA on Oct. 7th, wish her a 40 Happy Birthday Love...Your Family 40 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 5, 1993 she came to Middleville Satur­ day to visit her brother. Bill Bnsbie. at LaBarage. Then she attended a chicken dinner at Cathy and Chic’s home Sunday. Sunday dinner guests at the home of Bill and Caroline Getty were (goodnight. I just wiped out who the other guests were at their home). Lucille was giving me the news, so she was one of them and I think that her sister. Velma Steeby. was there also. Maybe I am wrong. I hope not. We finished the pears this week, freezing and canning. I helped peel them and slice them in half. Johnny and Cay did the actual canning. Sunday afternoon. Pete and Esther Vekierman came over with daughter Marcia. Marcia loves horses so she and Cay drove Pepper in the two-wheel Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Well folks. I am writing the news Wednesday. Sept. 29. and I found that I had left out the Progressive Dinner that the Methodist Women s circle put on. They had hor d'eourves at Becky Wenger’s home, the main course at Mike Eavey’s and dessert at the Social Hall at the Cider Mill Trailer Court. They had it on Thursday Do any of you folks want some pretty kittens? Some are long hair, black and white We are going to have to kill them unless a home is found this week or next. We would love to share one with anyone who wants one Russ Bender said that the family went to the Methodist Church to have a grandchild christened. Then they all went out to dinner Beverly went back to California last Monday The Wards took a three-day weekend to rest and relax Lois Bremer is attending her 50th high school reunion near Chicago She was one of about 300 students They are holding it at their high school. This is her first reunion and so she wonders how many she will know Emma Jane Ingram said that cart. Cay was teaching Marcia to drive. Then Cay rode Favorite while Marcia drove Cay has only one saddle and she doesn't trust Favorite with an inexpeienced horseperson. Then we were pleasantly surprised when my cousin. Velma Johnson Steeby . came with her son. Gary , and wife. Joyce, from Schoolcraft for a quick hello Joyce is in­ terested in history and Lucille Getty. Velma’s sister, had gotten out some of the history on their old home on the prairie. So we talked about that. We had a nice family day. I always love family visits. Hope that my sister will be here the first part of October for a visit. Well. I guess that is it for this week. Have a good week, my community family. A big hug to all of you! Middleville blood donors asked to bring a friend — Middleville blood donors are being encouraged to bring a friend along to donate blood on Thursday The fall drive w ill be held at the Middleville VFW Hall on Main Street from I to 6:45 p.m. Anyone who brings in a first-time donor will receive a mug (while supplies last). Vickie Rick, organizer for the Middleville blood drives, marched in the Heritage Day Parade on Sept. 25 wearing her blood drop outfit to re­ mind folks to donate The goal for this drive is 70 units. Vickie Rick, organizer LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m 4 6 00 p m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 'A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.................................................. Q 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11 00 a m. Sunday Evening Service.............................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................6 45 p m. Awana.............. «............................................ ...6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone: 69M252 Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11:00 service LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School......................... 9:30 a m. Sun. Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School...................................................... 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night” Pioneer Club School Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director For information call: Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m Sunday School.............................. 11.15 a m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p.m St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m Sunday School................ *45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 11.00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 111 Church Street 'The Church where everybody a somebody and Jesus Chnsf ts lo/cT Sunday School.......................................... 9^30 a m Sunday Morning Worwp........................ 10 30 am. Sunday Evening WonNp..........................600 p m. Wea Midweek Prayer 4 Btife S>udy....... 700pm God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m 891-81 19 891-8028 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults. High (K thru 6 Gradel - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m 708 West Main Street Rev. James Cusack Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th (hiring evening services Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun 1-akej Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10.00 am Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Sunday School II IS a m. Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler - 765-5316 ' Family Night” 6:00 pm huptrmt, Pautne, Stove Jaason CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School................. 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service............. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock '.w.aney MukDt “God Cares for You" Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee 10 00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 600 p.m Phone 795-7076 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 <Lljr OOld ^intr JPrtl|odt»l (Sburrh 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6.00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. Rovle Ballard, Pastor - 868-6437 - Rclnant. Jcnful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, 5U,xla> S /? ' o 5 ........ 10 00 a m Morning Worship....... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6:00 p m Wed Fellowship.......... 7.30 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 5. 1993 I Page Something Special” planned at the Library IE "Something Special" will be happening at 11:15 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 16. at the Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library System. In celebration of Children’s Book Week, the library has invited Christina Am­ bramowski. a teacher at Grand Rapids’ Shawnee Park School and the author of “Something Special." to share her story of some very special children. Abramowski teaches hear­ ing impaired children. She and her second grade students wrote Something Special as a joyful tribute to the creative potential and abilities of disabled people. Something Special highlights some of the challenges experienced by people with different im­ pairments and includes many original illustrations created by students who are learning disabled, emotionally im­ paired. autistic, hearing im­ paired. vision impaired, and mentally. physically or otherwise handicapped. Ernest L. Boyer. President of the Carnegie Institute for the Advancement of Learn ing. calls Something Special "... a wonderful tribute to the courage of children and to the restless optimism of the human spirit." Ambromowski will share her exceptional story with adults and young people ages 5 and up at special library presentations. “We’re looking forward tc hearing Mrs. Ambramowski tell us how a group of hei students became authors anti illustrators of this beautiful book." says library youth specialist Sara D’Archangel “Students *ho have been in­ volved in any type of young authors program in their schools will want to find out how other local young authors became published. They’ll also see that special needs children can enjoy the same dance, music and art activities that enable any child to ex­ press him or himself creative­ ly. I think kids will be fascinated to learn how people with disabilities use modern See Library. on Pago 6 Randy Umfleet (left) and Glenn Moerdyk Randy and Glenn to visit Redeemer Covenant Church On Sunday evening, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m., the community is invited to take part in a “Sunday Night Sing." at Redeemer Covenant Church. Along with congregational singing, the concert will feature Randy and Glenn, praising God through keyboard artistry Glenn Moerdyk is a multi­ talented composer, arranger and pianist He has played for many audiences in the West Michigan area, including ap­ pearing in concert with Dino Kartsonakis in the spring of 1992 Randy Umfleet has ministered to crowds an hi nd the country He is currently the director of fine arts at Sun- shine Ministry Center. His talents go beyond directing, as he is an accomplished organist. Also featured in the Sunday Night Sing is the group “New Spirit." a vocal ensemble of 12 singers and a four-piece band who perform inspira­ tional, gospel, country, classical. and contemporary music. The Sunday Night Sing! will be held at the Dutton Christian Middle School, on Hannan l^ke Avenue, just north of 68th Street. This is the second concert in the Redeemer Covenant 1993-94 Christian Artist Series. For more information, call 698-8001. Cider Mill Village and True Value Homes are Celebrating 3 Years of Doing Business Together. You are invited to join our celebration. Saturday, October 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m We will be serving cider and donuts, and showing a Baker’s Dozen (13 Models) open for your inspection AITII CIIMK X Buy any in stock unit and receive a FREE Custom Storage Barn from “Barns by Bob” See our neighborhood and see what you’re missing. Come join the fun! Call Sandra at. TRUE VALUE HOMES Campbells to observe 50th anniversary An open house honoring the 50th wedding anniver­ sary of Emmette and Doris Campbell will be Saturday, Oct. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Whitneyville Bible Church, 8546 Whitneyville Road. The event will be hosted by ♦heir children, Cheryl and Ronald Hooper, Michael and Cindy Campbell and Jack and Christine Campbell. They also have, six grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. No gifts, please. Friends and relatives are invited. 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See Sandra. ■ 38,500 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 5. 1993 ‘Stories, Poems and Fairy Tales’ theme of Pumpkin World ‘93 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Pumpkin World ’93 pro­ mises to he a “fun” house for Halloween. That’s not “fun” as in the traditional Halloween haunted house but rather a ‘“fun”tast>c display for kids, parents, grandparents and anyone else who is a kid at heart This is the fifth year that the S & S Farm Market, located three miles south of Mid dleville on M 37. has opened up Pumpkin World in fktobcr Each year, there is a dif­ ferent theme according to Pumpkin World creator Maureen Robinson Robinson, along with Jan Bender and Jane Colburn, work together to put the ex­ hibit together As the title suggests, pum­ pkins play a major role in the decorating Flowers and live plants also make up a large portion of the displays In fact, one comer of the greenhouse has a very large pumpkin plant growing that is in full bloom This year, the theme is Stories. Poems and Fairy Tales and the exhibit is “not scary." It’s amazing how many pumpkin heads can be seen, such as Rip VanWinkle, the Three Little Pigs. Rumplestilt.skin and Peter Pan “We want the parents to come with their kids, not just drop them off and pick them up later.’’ Robinson J Pile These three youngsters got a sneak preview of Pumkin World '93. Sisters 22-month-old Allyson (from left) and 4-year-old Kayla, and 16-month-old Seth VanKuiken decided join their pumpkin-headed friends. explained. She also promised that there would be a couple* of characters in the display that would be a big surprise for the kids Two mazes are set up in the exhibit, an indoor one using bales of straw for little kids, and an outdoor cornshuck maze Pumpkin Work! ’93 opened Friday. Oct I. and will go through Sunday. Oct 31. It will be open from 9 a m to 6 p m.. Monday through Satur­ day, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Cost to go through the ex­ hibit is 75 cents. Special events are schedul­ ed each Saturday One of three area storytellers. Ethel Gibson. Jennifer Ivinskas and Dolores Dipp, will weave their tales at 2. 3 and 4 p.m. each Saturday. Extra special visitors like llamas or miniature horses will be at Pumpkin World as well. Pumpkin World goers should be sure to make a guess on the weight of the monster­ sized pumpkin on display in front of the market The prize for the closest guess is a $25 gift certificate to the farm market Some of the plants used in the exhibit may be for sale Robinson said that many of the plants are just thrown away. Anyone interested should check with her Obituaries Jan Bender (left) and Maureen Robinson dressed up in their pumpkin customes for the Middleville Heritage Day parade to remind everyone to come to Pumpkin World “93. STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k 891-9294 A Raymond C. Eggleston HASTINGS - Raymond C. Eggleston, 62, of 14 North Irving Road, Hastings, passed away Friday, October 1, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Eggleston was bom on December 7, 1930 at Hastings, the son of George & Gladys (Bowerman) Eggleston. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1949 from Thomapple-Kellogg High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict Mr. Eggleston was married to Pauline Pennington on May 29, 1954, and has lived at his present address nearly 40 years. To our sponsors from the directors of | Run Caledonia & The Ronald McDonald Run | I McDonald’s D&W | Old Kent Bank Seif Chevrolet Stifel & Nicolaus & Co. Caledonia Printing ffl Discovery Toys Country Town Floral Cherry Valley Cafe Caledonia Tractor Pagano’s Boomtown Sound & Video 1 Cedar Closet The Firm Geneses Hair Salon Sunsations | His employment included: Grand Rapids Die-Casting Co., Bradford-White Corp., CrystalFlash Station and Middleville Engineering, all of Middleville. Mr. Eggleston was also engaged in farming and worked as a dairyman for many years. He retired in February 1993. He traveled extensively to county fairs to enter his mules in mule­ pulling contests, receiving many awards. He was a member of Michi­ gan Mule Pulling Association. Mr. Eggleston is survived by two daughters: Raejean Finch, Tammie Bursley; one son: Terry Eggleston, all of Hastings; step­ daughter: Shirley Castelein, Hastings; step-son: Robert Warner, Lansing; 14 grandchil­ dren; seven great-grandchildren; mother: Gladys Carter, Grand Rapids; sister: Mary Lou Schantz, Middleville; special friend: Barbara Rook, Hastings. Preceding him in death were his wife: Pauline on August 31, 1991, his father, granddaughter. Tina Marie Eggleston, brother George Eggleston. Services will be Tuesday, October 5,1993 at 1:30pm at the LIBRARY, from 5 technology and other methods to accomplish tasks that we often take for granted.” Copies of Something Special will be available at the programs for purchase and author signing The programs are free, and registration is not necessary For more information, call the Kent County Library Youth Services Department. 774-3253. or your local Kent County Library System branch. Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Rutland The old Township Cemetery Memorial contributions may pumpkin-headed Rip be made to Raymond C. Eggles­ VanWinkle is just going to sleep October away. ton Memorial Fund. — HOMES OF THE WEEK — Li M2. 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PATM LAKE - Quality 8 yr old chalet w/106 front oge Breathtaking view, prof deck 3 bedroom*, 1'/» bath* landscaping & w/o finished and full finished basement basemen! FP in FR * living Tastefully remodeled Coll rm.. 3 baths & 2'4 cor garage Call Deb. 623 8357 Deb 623 8357 “SERVICE is our business... Real Estate is our PRODUCT!” cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N. Middfevi I ?e Road • Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* jX Uu •ttySO* �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 5. 1993 I Page 7 Support group helps parents get together Goals of newly formed Parents Network outlined in Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Kids have a network, par­ ents don’t. According to Forest Hills parent Kathy Cole, parents to­ day, especially those new to a community, often feel isolated in their concerns about their children's activities and friends. While their kids know each other through school and school-related activities, par­ ents often don’t have any way of communicating with other parents who might share their concerns. Some parents even feel they have lost their au­ thority and others feel intimi­ dated by their children. Cole said. Lacking the extended fam­ ily and network of family friends, "good" parents today need to support each other in dealing with the common problems their kids face. But when parents don't know each other, they hesitate to call total strangers, or, even worse, they just don't know who to call. Enter Parent Network, an organization that is just what the name implies: a group of concerned parents and com­ munity members who work together to raise healthy young people in the best pos­ sible environment. About 60 Caledonia par­ ents, teachers and clergy turned out Tuesday evening to hear what Cole had to say about how parents in her community have organized both to communicate their common concerns and to take action against the insidious threat of teenage substance abuse. "Parents became tired of the idea that alcohol has to be part of growing up." she said. They finally established an organization that brought to­ gether parents and the com­ munity in a united effort to stem teenage substance abuse. That organization is Parent Network. "Parent Network allows parents to be parents again," Cole said. "Teenage substance abuse is occurring not on school time, but on parent time, " she pointed out, and this perspec­ tive means that parents, not the schools, are responsible for fighting the problem. "The schools are already doing all they can," said Cole. Now, she said, parents need to re-establish their authority as parents and then unite against such problems as the easy access teenagers have to drugs and alcohol. Cole, who is a developer erf the Network, said that there is now a coalition of 17 commu­ nities involved in it, with oth­ ers enthused about joining. "Right now, I'm working with about 20 communities, and there are 20 more who want to get involved," she said. Parent Network is not only a partnership between parents. but also between parents and the rest of the community, in­ cluding churches, civic orga­ nizations. law enforcement agencies, service organiza­ tions, health and mental health agencies, and of course, the schools. But this is a parent-run. not a school-administered organi­ zation. Cole emphasized. The network sponsors edu­ cational programs for parents, encourages them to meet in grade-level discussion com­ mittees, provides drug-free activities for kids and families and enlists the aid of the community in denying teenagers access to drugs and alcohol. It is not a therapy group, it is not a forum for discussing specific families or school policy. It does not try to tell people how to be parents. It does combat parent isolation, providing a way for parents to meet, talk, plan safe activities for their kids and work with the community, Cole said. The cornerstone of the net­ work is the agreement parents sign when they commit to membership. In signing it, parents agree to chaperone all student activities in their homes and not allow any al­ cohol or drugs to be used by minors in their homes. Member parents also agree to call other parents to ensure their children are attending events outside the home that are properly chaperoned, and that do not include drug or al- A developer of the Parent Network, Forest Hills parent Kathy Cole (right) came to Caledonia last week to explain the organization to interested parents and community members. Here, Sharon Shefferly asks Cole some questions about the Network after the presentation. cohol use. rooms where they can party, To provide the means for especially on nights when this communication, the net­ there is some special event, work supplies a membership like the prom. roster to all parents who have The Parent Network coali­ signed the agreement. This al­ tion has requested hotels and lows parents to contact each motels to exclude minors other easily, even if they have from renting rooms for these not met before. The roster purposes, and the effort has also allows parents to verify met with a great deal of with each other that their cooperation from the motel­ children are attending hotel owners. Cole said. appropriate activities, and that While high school students, the kids are where they say especially, tend to view the they are going to be. Cole network warily at first. Cole said. said this distrust disappears The Parent Network coali­ over time, especially when the tion now is making some kids realize that the network wider efforts to cut down on is willing to provide fun teen alcohol and drug abuse, activities the young people as in its "hotel-motel project." would like to attend. In the past few years. Cole This sponsoring of "alterna­ explained, older teenagers tive" drug-free activities for have frequently rented motel the kids is one of the most important aspects of Parent Network, and is very success­ ful, Cole said, when the kids are consulted about what ac­ tivities to plan. In her community, kids said they want something to do on Saturday nights or when not much is going on. They had plenty of suggestions, begin­ ning with a lock-in overnight party on New Year's Eve. Since then, the network nas sponsored all kinds of activi­ ties, from movie nights and swim nights at the YMCA to Halloween parties, open gyms and trips to professional sports games, charging just enough to cover expenses. The students also are encouraged to volunteer their Saa Parents Network, Paga • One of Grand Rapid’s best kept secrets Why not take a drive to Middleville and discover the beauty of fall in all its wonder at Thornapple Hills Site Condominiums. Thornapple Hills is a private association of single family homes located in the quiet woods of Middleville, Michigan. Twenty minutes south on M-37 to Middleville to State Road, east 1/2 mile. Wooded walkout sites available! THORNAPPLE HILL SITE CONDOMINIUMS For more information call Jeff Baker at First Real Estate at (616) 698-5000 or (616) 285-0501 eves. REAL ESTATE INC. �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 5, 1993 Middleville Mainstreet caters to antique and booklovers by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The first impression for visitors walking into Mid dleville Mainstreet is that the store resembles a library. Take a few more steps and it looks like an antique store Either impression is right, and that is how Ann McAllister Clark, owner of the store, wants it to be. She received the honor of being the first to earn honors at Heritage Day as the mer­ chant who did the most to im­ prove the appearance of the business Some fresh paint along with canopies over the windows give the store front a quaint look. “I love books and anti­ ques.” Clark said ‘So. com­ bining the two in my shop is perfectly logical " She is a retired English teacher and when time allows, she does a bit of writing as customers. Clark has placed chairs between the shelves. “I've set the book section up much like a library." Clark explained “The big­ gest difference is that 1 don’t expect my customers to be quiet." A small table and chair is in the children’s section as well as a rocking chair for adults A entirely different world unfolds when passing from the books into the antiques Clark has a lot of variety of antique items. She and her husband. Nor­ TK Bulletin Board Ann McAllister Clark, Mainstreet Middleville shop owner, makes sure all of her customers get friendly service. fashion Y E w E a R t SEE WHAT'S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St., Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 Depression glass, an old upright piano, and an antique rocking chair are just a few of the items for sale in the shop. 1 AFFORDABLE L Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 We welcome new patients, Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday, fi \ (he/' / w- 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 |V/~\J If* wood Clark, shop around for items for the shop. Furniture, two organs, dishes, glassware, depresion glass, and knick-knacks are just a few of the items for sale. Another line she carries is vintage clothing ahd jewelry. If a customer is looking for a particular item that the is not in the shop. Clark will try to find it. Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a m to 5 pm Sunday hours are from noon to 4 p.m. ...in the new State Farm Bldg. just north of the light MPtr ■BaaaHiiHiiiH well. Clark estimates that she has about 30,000 used books in stock in a number of subjects including general fiction, science fiction, philosophy, religion, biography in paperbacks. She also has a large selec­ tion of cook books. Collectors books, such as Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys, and antiquarian books are also available. The majority of her books are paperback, but she is col­ lecting hard covered books as well. “I want to expand the volume of hard covered books,” Clari explained. “I’m also considering the ad- Country Dancin at FRIDAY NIGHTS A SWINGIN’ GOOD TIME! 7:30 - 9 PM: Beginning & Intermediate instruction in tne latest and hottest dances 9:00-12 PM Experience our own ’’HOT COUNTRY NIGHT’ open dancing & general fun-having $6°°/person for instruction & dancing $3 ^/person after 9 PM 12223 Chief Noonday, Gun Lake • 795-7780 dition of new paperbacks. ” Used paperbacks can be brought at the store at half of the cover price. Clark also has a book swap plan that allows customers the option of bring­ ing in their own paperbacks and receiving credit that can be used for the purchase of other paperback books. For the comfort of her book ‘Master Your Money’ series starts Oct. 14 A series of six of Ron Blue's "Master Your Money” classes will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, al Peace Reformed Church on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia. The class, which features videos and a work book, will be offered for six consecutive Thursdays, through Nov. 18. The series will cover such topics as "How Much is Enough?" and "Planning for Your Financial Future." Participants also can learn how to manage their cash flow and find money they may not have been aw are they had. They will learn Biblical principles on handling money. Class size is limited to 25 people. Church officials stress that the series is not an investment seminar, nor is it about stock tips or money market strate­ gies. For more information, call Joel Hill at 891-8119. Calendar of Events Oct. 6 — Mr. Middlebush's 8th grade Earth Science students practice ecology (the 2 miles between Garbow and 108th look great!) Oct. 4 — Smile! High School picture day Oct. 6 — 7th grade B team students to attend Kellogg s Biological Station at Michigan State University Oct. 4-8 — MEAP testing at Page Elementary Swimming ends. Oct. 7th — MEAP testing for 7th graders (Math and Science). Oct. 11-15 — MEAP tests for High School. Oct. 11 — School Board meeting 7 30 p.m at High School Library. Oct. 12 — P.E.T. (Parents and Elementary Teachers) meeting at 9:30 a.m. at McFall's All-Purpose Room Mrs Helen Scott, head of Food Service, special speaker. Child care provided. Oct. 12 — MEAP for 8th graders. Science (one day only of testing). MEAP tor 7th graders. Oct. 12 — Elementary fundraiser orders are here to pick up' Oct. 13 — Middle School picture day (say “cheese”) Oct. 14 — MEAP 7th graders Oct. 14 — Mrs LaVoie will have meteorologist Bill Steffen, from Channel 13 visit her 8th grade Science class. Teachable Moments... McFall — Mrs. Erb’s first grade class met with Mrs Chausow’s 4th graders and pul up handmade posters al the High School to show school pride and spirit. The posters displayed the fall sports and bands. West — Mrs. Muir’s 3rd graders were treated when mom Kim Freeman brought toads and frogs (from tadpole to adult) to the room for all to see. Next week Snakes! Mrs. Wolverton’s 3rd graders had a Wacky Wormy Day on Friday, Oct. 1st with student teacher, Mrs. DeCamp. They were studying invertebrates with Mrs. Elies’ 2nd graders. Squish! Page — Mrs. Chausow and Mrs. Voss and their 4th grade classes made dried apple sculptured puppets. They did this along with their Michigan studies. Parent volunteers were on hand to help. Mrs. Chausow’s class helped Mrs. Erb’s with pride posters and put them up at the high school. This added to the spirit of Homecoming. They plan more activities in the months ahead Middle School — Did you know the Middle School houses 605 students? High School — Check out Ms. Bair’s art gallery display — it’s beautiful. Students (pre-registered) will leave the High School on Oct. 11th at 5:30 a.m. to Stratford, Ontario Thcv are going to see “A Midsummer’s Nights Dream ” They will return at 11:30 p.m. Josten Jewelers will be at TKHS on Oct. 7th to order or resize class rings This Week’s Quote — Volunteers are unpaid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless! FITNESS FOR YOU... Held at: Page Elementary WILL START SEPTEMBER 13 SCHEDULE MOK WED THLRS ♦JO ♦JO ♦JO CoM Per 4 Week Session 10 CLASSES $35OO (or If you are paying per class, the cost is *4 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 5, 1993 I Page 9 Gospel group sends message through song by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Gospel music usually brings to mind large choirs in flow­ ing robes singing like angels. In the case of two Freeport men. the gcrspel music they perform offers a much larger variety to reach a larger audience Greg Bugbee. associate pastor of the New Community Church in Grand Rapids, that variety is allowing more peo­ ple the opportunity to hear about Christianity Bugbee already has produc­ ed Christian tapes that include rock, and rymthm and blues. The other Freeport man. ID Forbes, is pan of the 15-member back-up group that harmonizes with Bugbee This team, called "Every­ day People." is made up of members of the church who help provide an upbeat late morning worship service that has a more modem appeal Many of the songs the group sings may sound familiar since Bugbee adapts many of the traditional songs into something a little lively. He has even put some tunes into rap And such songs as "This Little Light of Mine" and "The B I B L E" may never be the same. Bugbee also adapts other songs and makes them give a Christian message, like the "Achy Breaks Holy Pokie." "Listen to This." his first professional tape, has done so well, that the theme song hit the charts in Chicago. As a result of that. Bugbee and several of the backup group were invited to perform as the Freedon Jam Festival in Minnesota in late August. They have also performed in some of Michigan's neighboring states as well as at festivals in the Grand Greg Bugbee ond the Everyday People set up the stage and check their sound equipment for their per­ formance in Minnisota in late summer. Rapids area Bugbee and the Everyday New CMS advisory plan offers better‘focus’ on student needs by Barbara Gail Staff Writer If you, your camera or your goals arc not in focus, the re­ sult is blurry. With the Caledonia Middle School staff agreeing that its former advisory program was indeed a little fuzzy, some "focus" literally has been ap­ plied to the advisory period. The new program even has been named "Focus." "There just wasn't consis­ tency in our former advisory groups," explained CMS me­ dia center clerk Nancy Pikaart, who worked on the committee assigned to "re-fo­ cus" the 18-minu(e period. "We had programs to use in that time, but some staff used them and some didn't in varying degrees. A staff sur­ vey last year indicated that the advisory period was one of the areas that could be better used. "The whole staff has to buy into the program for it to be a success, and we hope we've provided such a program," she said. "We see it as a conscious effort from the staff to make sure every student gets some positive strokes during the day." Pikaan said she hopes that as the first period of the day, the Focus class will provide a "home base" for each student. With two staff members as­ signed to each Focus group of 21 to 23 students, every stu­ dent gains adult advocates, friends and resource persons, she said. The advisory is designed to emphasize the student as an individual, to pay attention to the student’s personal interests and needs while educational needs are emphasized in the classroom. In this way, Focus works in conjunction with the school's "Partners in Progress" program. (See related article.) For the program's first year, the slogan "The best is in the middle" has been adopted, with four units planned around it. To keep the program on track, weekly plans have been prepared for each grade level, so that every group "focuses" on the same general topics. Another new feature of the program is an activity day once a week. Pikaart said. The students in each Focus group decide on Monday what their activity will be later that week, perhaps a breakfast, or a game day, a sporting con­ test, a class challenge, a bike ride or maybe even a pel day. Then on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, each Focus group will work on the topic for that week, with either Thursdays or Fridays used for activity day. The remaining day is open; students can work on a project, study for a test, tutor, meet with another teacher for help or finish homework. Pikaart said the Focus committee hopes that this plan will provide both staff and students more structure and also encourage a more consistent effort by all Focus Letterheads 'PRIN Business Cards P^^Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) staff. CMS Principal Clark Volz said he agrees with the reor­ ganization of the advisory pe­ riod. "The effectiveness of a good middle school is good advisory," he said. "We had the trappings and the time al­ lotted. but we lacked effec­ tiveness. I think this new pro­ gram will be effective, espe­ cially with programs keyed to each grade level. "Building relationships is important at this age, and Focus provides a time few stu­ dents and teachers to get to­ gether and discuss things or enjoy a little fun together each week." Volz said that teachers will receive some in-service train­ ing for the new advisory, es­ pecially for some of the more difficult discussion topics, such as conflict resolution. The middle school coun­ selors also are available to the Focus staff, in case they have concerns about a particular student, Pikaart noted. Though both the school year and the Focus program are just under way. Pikaart said she's pleased to have al­ ready received some positive comments from the staff on the restructured program. But like any educational process. Focus is subject to time exposure. Approval is never just an open-and-shut ter case when students' welfare is in the picture. Habitat’s Fall Festival set for Oct. 9 The Fall Festival for Habitat for Humanity will be at Hope Chruch of the Bren ihren on M-50 north of Freeport. Saturday. Oct. 9. from 10 a m. to 3 p m. Homemade sauwge. apple butter, apple cider, doughnuts, baked goods, crafts and antiques will be in eluded in the festival Lunch will be served from II am to I p m People are available for chur­ ches and will present the type of music that fits their audience They also use this as an outreach to teens. "We are missionaries through our music," Bugbee said. "We just want share our faith through Christ to others." Greg Bugbee, a Freeport resident and associate pastor at New Life Church in Grand Rapids, reaches out through his music. Save $4 sq. yd, ON DESIGNER S0LAR1AN AND DESIGNER SOI ARIAN II Comfort is the key to one of the most enduring looks in today’s decorating. Whether as rustic as a cabin in the woods or as soft as a seaside cottage, it brings the easy feeling right off the front porch, inside. These casual interiors are complemented with a wide range of equally easy floors from Armstrong—styled to put the height of fashion right at your feet. Thompson Interior Services 9328 Freeport Avenue, Alto, Michiqon 49302 (616)765-5157 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 5, 1993 Installation program held in Middleville for VFW Auxiliary National Representative Evyline Woodcock introduces most of the slate and district officers present. The new auxiliary for the Middleville VFW Post No. 7548 was created in a special institutional program last week Monday. Thirty members were named, and 17 officers were installed in the program. The installation was handled by Slate Auxiliary President Faith Stenson of Trout Creek. New Auxiliary President Linda llummcll said 20 dis­ trict commanders attended as guests and there were about 100 people showed up at the program. Besides Stenson, other visiting dignitaries included Eighth District Auxiliary New Local Auxiliary President Linda Hummell pins a President Vesta Ditzer of Delton, State of Michigan boutonniere on VFW Post Commander Keith Burgess. Junior Vice Commander District Commander Jake Commander Keith Burgess Richard Ixhner of Sumner, VanPutten of Grand Rapids. and Middleville Village National Representative Special guests closer to home Manger Ev Manshum. Evyline Woodcock, Eighth included Middleville VFW Installed as officers, besides Hummell, were Sr. Vice Gaylee Kelley, Jr. Vice Helen Kelley, Treasurer Mary Vickers, Chaplain Doris Kelly, Conductress Jill Kelley, Guard Mae Hart, Secretary Denise Vickers, Patriotic Instructor Marge Lovell, Historian Barb Benner, Trustees Marge Loftus, Karen Secord and Jan VanHouteh, and Color Bearers Phyllis Jaworwski, Karen Secord, Doris Kelly and Ann Magoon. The old Middleville post auxiliary was disbanded in 1986, when it lost its charter. Among the 30 members, the new auxiliary has three generations in the same family, Jill, Gaylee and Helen Auxiliary President Linda Hummell pins a boutonniere Kelley, the daughter, wife and on Eighth District Commander Jake Van Putten. mother of veteran Tom CRAFT CLASSES DATE CLASS DAY Oct. 7 Mini Fan Oct. 8 Fabric lampshade Oct 9 Friendly Plastic Jewelry Oct. 11 Fabric Wreath Oct. 13 Beginning Cross Stitch Oct. 13 Friendly Plastic Oct. 14 Machine Quilt Block Oct 15 Learn to Frame Oct. 16 Draped Ghost Oct. 19 Painting Oct. 19 Painting Oct. 19 Knitting. Crocheting Oct 20 Paper Caper Witch Oct. 20 Fabric Photo Album Oct. 25 Kid s Sewing Oct. 27 Painted Sweat Shirt Oct 28 Kid's Sewing Oct. 28 Fabric Wreath Oct 29 Adult Sewing Nov. 1 Strip Quilting Nov. 1 Strip Quilting We haiv aJ the nippies needed far classes far your FREE ciass itst State of Michigan Jr. Vice Commander Richard Lehner of Sumner spoke during the program. WEEKS ^53, RAINBOWS 9343 Cherry Valley Avenue. Caledonia Village Centre 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 1 1 5 1 5 1 4 1 1 far car ad COST $8* »10> $8> $8* *10 + *8 + S8-r *8 *8$25$25$20 + $8 ♦ *10 + $25$8$25$8$25$8*8 + END 891-1106 p.m.: Saturday 9 aa»-5:39 p.er. Auxiliary President Linda Hummell pins a boutonniere on State President Faith Stenson of Trout Creek. Kelley. Jill Kelley is the youngest member, at 16 years of age. Hummell said the new aux­ iliary is always looking for new members. Those inter­ ested must be a mother, wife, daughter, sister, stepdaughter, foster daughter, granddaughter or grandmother of a veteran who Please Pre-Register TIME Thursday6 30 8 30 pm Friday 6-10 pm Saturday 2-4 pm Monday 6-9 pm Wednesday 9:30-11:30 am Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm Friday 1-3 pm Saturday2-4 pm Tuesday 9:30 am 12:30 pm Tuesday6-9 pm Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday 9:30-11:30 pm Wednesday 6-9 pm Monday4-6 pm Wednesday 9:30-11:30 am Thursday 4-6 pm Thursday 6-9 pm Friday 9:30-11:30 am Monday9 3011 30 am Monday 6.30-8:30 pm More classes tn !Votember and December War* HOURS: Hoada^ thru Friday 9 New members, from as far away as Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, are sworn in. has served in the U.S. military in a foreign theater during war. "Our main functions, of course, are to help our local post and all veterans," Hummell said. "We plan to be active in community func­ tions" such as fund-raisers for youth baseball and football and for the local fire depart­ ment. Bargain Hunters Scratch & Dent Specials and Appliance Sale See Our Reminder Ad Eighth District President Vesta Ditzer of Delton helped install new Middleville auxiliary officers. HOURS: Mon & Wed 11-8; Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 11-6; Sat 9-3 M0M&P0P S NEW & USED APPLIANCES 795-8950 Barry County'a Larges t Ne* Appliance Display 500 Arlington (M-37), Middleville (1000’ South of Gavin Chevrolet) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 5, 1993 / Page 11 ‘Partners in Progress’ to meet individual needs of CMS students by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A student who knows a lot about science still could fail a written science test. For instance, this happens when a student who has difficulty reading isn't able to complete the test in class, even though he or she knows the material. Motivated students fall short of success for other reasons, too, and Caledonia Middle School hopes its new program. Partners in Progress, will eliminate some of them Help with just one specific math or writing skill might •allow a student to achieve success in those areas. Personal one-on-one help might make the difference be­ tween success and failure for many students struggling with a particular subject area, and for some students, just having an interested adult working with them regularly might build the self-confidence so crucial to ai^ kind of success. While working in a class­ room situation is adequate for many students, schools today must recognize the needs of those students face special problems, said Caledonia Middle School Principal Clark Volz. "It's devastating for a child to fail, knowing that he or she has the ability and the desire to succeed." he said. "For us as a middle school, not helping every student achieve success means we are not doing our job as educa­ tors." In an effort to help students get past their stumbling blocks to success, the Caledonia Middle School staff has implemented this fall the "Partners in Progress" program. "Our goal with this program is to prevent student failures because of their different learning styles or weak­ nesses," explained CMS Principal Clark Volz. "We know that not everyone learns in the same way, and we know that sometimes students are 'at risk' of failure because they have a learning problem or a self-esteem problem. "At the middle school level. *6 week with a parent-approved volunteer mentor. The mentor checks the student's progress and helps with problems. Tutors from the community and the high school also will work before, during and after school with students who need help with their subjects, and skill labs are offered to students who need help in a very specific area. The school also is taping books to help students who have reading difficulties, but who have no problem under­ standing content when they can hear it. Textbooks and re­ quired reading will be taped, Volz said, and available It’s devastating for a child to fail, knowing that he or she has the ability and the desire to succeed J? — Clark Volz services to help students suc­ ceed. to help them overcome whatever the learning problem might be." Students needing the extra encouragement, for example, might want to participate in the Mentorship Program, in which the student meets each we are at the transition be­ tween elementary and high school, and this is a very im­ portant lime for us to reach those students. "We can't let those students slip away from us. "With Partners in Progress, we have set up a group of through the media center, along with a Walkman and headset. For students who have trouble picking out the impor­ tant ideas in a text, teachers can provide textbooks in which the important informa­ tion has been highlighted. This will help the student be sure he or she has covered all the required material. Highlighted texts are checked out with the classroom teacher. For the student who has reading difficulties, a mentor or teacher can read a test to him or her. provided it’s not a test measuring reading ability. Staff members also will be available to students who need help with organizational skills, note taking and writing and behavior problems. The other school services, such as counselors, the social worker, teacher consultants, special education staff and links with community agen­ cies also are available to help students and parents. Staff and parents volunteer to help in the Partners in Progress program. Volz said. 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Hand made baskets were among the items available in the craft booths. Street sweeping clowns brought up the rear of the parade, cleaning up the rood when necessary. Heritoge Day Chairwoman Becky Annis (left) and Village Manager Ev Monshum congratulate Barb and Lou Veenstro, owners of Pastoor s. with a ploque signify­ ing their major effort to beautify their business The Thornapple Kellogg High School band provided the beot for the parade. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 5. 1993 I Page 13 [From Our Readers Two new items were ‘too good to be true’! Dear editor: The Middleville United Methodist Church held a pancake breakfast just for the Heritage Day event. 9%-year-old Cody Finkbeiner loves pancakes and made sure he got his fill. Throwing candy to parade watchers is a tradition that was not forgotten during the Heritage Day parade. 7-year-old Amber Wellington and her 5-yearold sister Kimberly find a few pieces of candy in the road. Caledonia’s High School marching band improved To the editor: Last year we wrote a letter criticizing the size of the Caledonia marching band. This year we wish to compli­ ment the Caledonia Schools administration and school board and Mr. Tom Peck on the great improvement. He. together with the members of the band, put on a great per­ formance during the halftime at the Caledonia-Cedar Spr­ ings game. They added a great deal to the school spirit and enjoy­ ment of the game. They are truly to be complimented. We are thankful for the great music program at Caledonia. Thank you. Jack and Elsie Buys Alto Jr Once a f Year [Extravaganza I The Sale You’ve i Been Waiting For! See our Reminder ad for details. Caledonia Farmers Elevator} '* ? 146 E. Main — Caledonia 891-8108 • OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Residents of Caledonia Township need to heed the adage “if something is too good to be true, it probably is." regarding the two front page stones in last weeks Sun and News. ‘Caledonia Village qualifies for federal funding for Water System” one headline declares. The reality is that the consultant the village hired “thinks” the Village “might" qualify for funds that “used to be” routinely available for water and sewer projects. There is no news here, folks, just your provincial Village Council justifying a course of action they decided to take two years ago. You are going to pay. and pay dearly. “Water that tastes and smells good.” but how can this be when it comes from the same aquifer that you get the water that is bad’’ The second article headlin­ ed. "Kent County Library of­ ficial answers area citizens' concerns “ Did they? The county library wants the township to pay an additional $10,500 to account for our past growth and use the coun­ ty library system. Caledonia Township has an overall equalized value of $173 million, of which the township gets .84 mills or about $700,000 for operation, about $110 per person. With 6.200 people in the township, library costs are about 5 per­ cent of the township's budget ($5.50 per person) and the re­ quested increase will make it 6.5 percent of the budget ($7.15 per person). Pretty cheap I’d say, and you get to pet the cat free! The "officials” tell us it would “only" cost .7 mill and we would give up local con­ trol. This is an additional township-wide tax increase of $605,000 or $97.70 per per­ son. There are three questions every voter needs to ask on this issue: "Why should I pay 12 to 13 times as much as I do now for library services? Why are my elected officials sup­ porting it? What will my elected officials spend the "old" library tax dollars on? Ladies and gentlemen if these two items cannot clarify the lack of foresight by our local leaders, these kinds of issues put things in perspec­ tive. A township depletes its reserves with a new building "at no cost to residents” and refuses to bid out attorney fees, which are 40 percent of its budget, and wonders why it We should support, not criticize kids To the editor: We. as parents of our athletes. have gotten a very bad reputation for being very critical of our kids and our coaches. This starts in youth leagues and goes through high school. We all want to raise million dollar athletes, but it's doubt­ ful we will have many. We are not oing to win every contest we participate in. but instead of always being critical, let’s try being cooperative and encourage our kids and coaches and see what a different it makes. L. Dietz Caledonia ends up poor. A village highly taxes its residents to buikl its reserves and prestige, and its voters then act as “veto” over the needs of the rest of the township. Bad water does not stop at the village line. The rest of Caledonia Township has the problem, too. So why not talk to Wyoming for proven Lake Michigan water, instead of trying to help a local developer spread his costs out? Why leave a cheap, pro­ ven. dependable library source because we're being asked to pay a catch-up alloca­ tion in relative proportion to our growth? We have got to think big­ ger. people. When you have a "pro-growth" philosophy, the additional people you add to a community will create a larger demand for services. I think it is gening pretty obvious our local political leaders do not have our long­ term interests at heart. Frederick R. Fleischmann Caledonia Historical point reviewed To the Editor: Recently, our history class read a chapter on the discoveries of America and the Spanish conquistadors. We learned a lot of interesting information. One of the items we learned was that longitude was not heard of until the late 1800s In other words, when the Atocha sank in 1622, all that was known (to sailors) was latitude. That is why we would like to question an article publish­ ed bv the Sun and News on Sept' 14. 1993. The article was on page six. and was related to the Atocha treasure found by Mel Fisher in 1985. Apparently while the treasure was in Grand Rapids, one of the divers that helped to find the treasure talked to a history class at Caledonia High School. Your newspaper covered the story. The newspaper quoted him as saying "In 1622. sailors had longitude, but not latitude, so the Spanish fleet would keep land in sight as long as possible" That statement is incorrect Either the diver was not knowledgeable or the reporter misinterpreted the information. Our class is curious as to the situation What is really the truth? This is why we question the quote. If you would kindly let us and the readers know. it would be greatly appreciated Steffany Dunker Byron Center High School History Class From the writer: Thanks to the Byron Center students for bringing up an in­ teresting historical point. After investigating their question. I learned that they are right, in 1622. sailors understood latitude (lines run­ ning east and west on the map), which measures posi­ tion nonh and MHith. but they did not yet understand longitude (lines running north and south on the map), which measures their position cast and west. They used only "dead reckoning.” or good guessing to figure how far cast or west they had gone My notes on Mr Matroci's discussion show the quote as written in the article, but since there is no tape of his speech, there is no way of knowing whether he or I made the ac­ tual mistake However, we arc happy to set the record straight for our readers and compliment the Byron Center students for catching the error. 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(M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON -SAT 9 to 8 SUN 12 to 5 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 5, 1993 VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS that Chapter 4 of the M»dd>evt le v -age Code (19851, as amended, is hereby amended by the addition of Article 4. as follows. SECTION 4 401 DEFINITION ORV is defined as any motor vehicle that can be operated cross country without benefit of a road or trail over land, snow and other natural terrain, and includes ail of the following: (1) Multi-track and multi-wheeled vehicles. A TVs. all terrain vehicles, motorcycles and related 2, 3 and 4-wheeled vehicles, amphibious machines (water to land, and back), hovercraft, and any other vehicles that use mechanical power including 2 and 4-wheel dnve vehicles that are highway registered, when operated off highways and roads (2) A TV An All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is defined as a 3 or 4 wheeled vehicle that is designed for off-road use that has low-pressure (balloon-type) tires, with a seat that is designed to be straddled by the operator, powered by an engine in size from 50 cc on up to 500 cc displacement SECTION 4 02 EXCLUSIONS The following are not ORVs registered snowmobiles; farm, construction and logging vehicles when being used in usual work practices; military, fire, emergency and law enforcement vehicles. SECTION 4 403 PUBUC NUISANCE The operation of an ORV upon the sidewalks, alleyways, paved and unpaved parking lots, school play grounds and other public and private property other than the streets and roadways within the Village of Middleville is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, as being injurious to the public safety SECTION 4 404 PROHIBITION OF OPERATIONS The operation of such ORVs upon the sidewalks, alleyways, paved and unpaved parking lots, school play grounds and other public and private property accessible to the general public other than the streets and roadways, within the Village of Middleville, Michigan is hereby prohibited SECTION 4 405 DEFINITION. PRIVATE PROPERTY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC The term private property accessible to the general public shall mean any privately owned, leased, or rented property that is not enclosed within a fence and whereon the owner, lessor or tenant permits the gathenng of persons who are present upon such property without the specific permission of such owner, lessor or tenant. SECTION 4 406 RESTRICTED OPERATION ORVs may be operated upon unimproved or vacant private property of five (5) acres or more in size between the hours of 10:00 a m and 600 p.m., provided, however, that such vehicles shall not be operated within two hundred (200) feet of property line of any adjacent occupied residential property. SECTION 4 407 MUFFLING DEVICES REQUIRED ORVs shall be operated within the Village of Middleville with sufficient motor muffling devices to minimize noise as provided for and defined in other ordinances of the Village of Middleville and Statutes of the State of Michigan. SECTION 4 408 LICENSE REQUIRED Any ORV operated within the Village of Middleville shall be licensed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Said licenses shall be permanently attached and visibly displayed on the vehicle in the following manner: (1) on a 2 wheeled vehicle, centered on the exposed rear fender; (2) on A TVs, on flat metal surface, bumper or plate permanently attached to the rear of the ATV; and (3) on all other ORVs. centered and visible on rear of the vehicle SECTION 4 409 IDENTIFCATION AND NECESSARY EQUIPMENT Before an ORV is operated within the Village of Middleville, the operator shall carry identifcation and insure that the following equipment requirements are met: (1) ORV operators and all passengers must wear an approved crash helmet and protective eyewear or goggles except when the ORV is equipped with an approved roof and the operator and passengers are wearing property adjusted and fastened safety belts A crash helmet shall be a protective helmet of hard exterior shell, padded within, of a U.S. Z-90 rating or equivalent All operators and passengers of ORVs shall wear shoes on their feet (2) The ORV must have 1. A braking system in good working condition that operates by either hand or foot; 2. A throttle system designed to automatically and immediately return the engine speed to idle when pressure is released; 3. A U.S. Forest Service approved spark arrester type muffler, in good working condition and in constant operation, meeting applicable sound level standards; 4. Designed, manufactured accommodations for seating of each passenger, 5. If operated during the hours of Vi hour after sunset to Vi hour before sunrise, must also have and display a lighted headlight; a lighted tail light and a brake light, brighter than the tail light. SECTION 4 410 RESTRICTIONS ON YOUNG ORV OPERATORS (1) Definition. “Visual Supervision" is defined as having direct observation with the unaided eye and the ability to come to immediate aid of another ORV operator (2) Restrictions: A. No person under the age of 16 may operate any 3-wheeled ATV. B. No child under the age of 10 may operate any 4-wheeled ATV, except on private land while performing farm-related work operations. C. Children who are 10 and 11 years old may operate 4-wheel ATVs only when all of the following conditions exist: I. must be on land owned by the child's parent or guardian; ii. must be under visual supervision (see definition) of an adult; iii. must possess a valid ORV safety certificate D. Children who are 12-15 years old may operate 4-wheeled ATVs only when both the following conditions exist: I. must be under visual supervision of an adult; ii. must possess a valid ORV safety certificate E Children under 16 may operate other ORVs (trail bikes, for example) only when both the following conditions exist: I. must be under visual supervision of an adult; ii. must possess a valid ORV safety certificate F No child under the age of 12 may cross any street, highway or county road while operating any ORV G. Children who are at least 12 years old may cross streets and roads at right angles only (3) The requirement in subsection (2XD). above, of possessing a valid ORV safety certificate shall not take effect until the Michigan Department of Education develops current guidelines and rules for safety class content and administration. SECTION 4 411 PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITY A parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 16 years shall not permit the child under their care to violate any of the restnctions in Sections 4 409 and 4 410. above SECTION 4 412 OWNER RESPONSIBILITY An owner or person m control of an ORV shall not permit a child under the age of 16 years to operate said ORV in violation of any of the restnctions in Sections 4 409 and 4.410. above SECTION 4 413 CONFISCATION Any ORV operated in violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance may be confiscated at the direction of the Police Department of the Village of Middleville In the event an ORV is confiscated, the owner of the ORV must pay the cost of transportation, stowing, and storage and prove ownership of the ORV before it will be released to said person SECTION 4 414 VIOLATION AS MISDEMEANOR (1) A person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor (2) When the judge of a juvenile court determines that a person who is >ess man 16 rears of age has notated the act, the judge shall immediately report the determination to the Department of Natural Resources The director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources upon receiving a notice of a determination pursuant to this subsection, may suspend the certificate without a heanng SECTION 4.415 EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance as adopted shall be effective upon publication CERTIFICATION We. Cheryl Hooper and Lon Myers. Village Clerk and Village President, respectively. for the Village of Middleville, hereby certify that the foregoing amendment to the Mtddieviiie Village Code (1965) was adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Mrooieviiie on the 28 day of September. 1993 Ayes Bray. French Mugridge. Oliver Scheiiinger. VanoenBu'g Mye-s Nays none Absent none Lon Myers Prescient Cheryl Hooper Cierk Show me to the ‘zoology section, please... Frogs and giraffes do have their place in the library, although usually that place is in a zoology book. Students who attend the Caledonia Child Care Center, however, had fun performing I Took My Frog to the Library' at the Center s recent family potluck. Playing the role of the frog was Adam Constantine, Dovid Julian was the giraffe, and Megan Cargill pfayed the shocked librarian. Jessica Theuerkauf and Maygon Post also had roles in the production. MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes Septamber 14, 1993 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: French, Oliver, and VandenBerg. Absent Bray, Mugridge, and Scheiiinger. Guests: Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News and Rick Wilson from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the August 24, 1993 meeting were approved as read. Request for amusement ar­ cade license from Maria Piccione. French moved that Coun­ cil grant an amusement arcade license to Maria Piccione. Sup­ port by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver moved the following transfer be allowed. General Fund to Payroll Fund ...................................... $40,000 00 Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver moved that Council ap­ prove the purchase of a 486DX computer as outlined on the bid sheet from Successoft Inc. for on approximate cost of $2,712.00. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver moved that Council in­ crease the salary of D.P.W. employee, Clare Miller to $12.00 on hour retroactive August 23, 1993. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver moved that Council ap­ prove the Resolution to Change Sewer Connection Charges to $1,400.00. Support by French. Roll coll, French aye. Oliver aye. VandenBerg aye, and Myers aye. Motion carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the August Police Activity Report Council and Manager Man shum reviewed the Manager s Rejxxt. Manager Manshum updated Council on the Village Half building and bridge maintenance. Attorney Youngs ma presented to Council a Resolu­ tion Regarding Cable TV Rate Regulation. To be looked over and discuss at the next Council meeting. With no further business. Oliver moved for adjournment. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (203) TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE of SPECIAL MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Board, the Planning Commission, and the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special combined meeting TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1993, at 7:30 P.M. at the Township Hail, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml. for the purpose of approv­ ing a new and updated Master Plan. Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listered herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 12001 , �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 5, 1993 I Page 15 CHS Dance Team to sponsor spaghetti dinner Friday Oct. 8 The Caledonia High School Dance Team is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, to raise funds for its trip to the National Dance Competition in Orlando, Fla. Tickets are being sold for the event, and dance team coach Cindy Gless recom­ mends diners buy them ahead of time and not count on tick­ ets being available at the door. "We can t guarantee there will be dinners for everyone who waits to buy a ticket that evening." said Gless. The supper, which will feature spaghetti and meat­ balls from Pagano's Restaurant in Caledonia, will be held in the high school cafeteria. The dinner also will include a salad, roll and juice or coffee. Cost is $4, with children 12 and under eating for $2.50. Tickets are on sale at the Caledonia Community Education Building, or they can be reserved by calling 698-1157 after 5 p.m. or by contacting any member of the dance team. "The dinner will be held just before the Homecoming parade, so people can come for supper and then enjoy the Homecoming events," Gless pointed out. "We think it will be a fun addition to the evening's activities and save worrying about getting supper and still making it to the parade and the game." The dance team, which is more familiarly known as the pom pon squad, qualified last summer for the national dance competition, which will be held in February. The spaghetti dinner is one of sev­ eral fund-raisers the team is planning to finance the trip. community in making this "We appreciate Pagano's very special trip possible for help and the support of the us," Gless said. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE AN ORDINANCE TO ADD ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, REGARDING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR BASIC CABLE TV RATE REGULATION THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS A new Article, Article 6 is added to Chapter 1 of the Code of Ordinances. Village of Middleville immediately following Chapter 5. Article 1. to read in its entirety as follows ARTICLE IV CABLE TV RATE REGULATION Sec 12151 Definition* For purposes of this article the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings herein given a "Act" shall mean the Communications Act of 1934 as amended (and specifically as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992. Pub L 102-385). and as may be amended from time to time. b "associated equipment" shall mean all equipment and services subject to regulation pursuant to 47 CFR § 76923, c. "basic cable service" shall mean "basic service" as defined in the FCC Rules, and any other cable television service which is subject to rate regulation by the Village pursuant to the Act and the FCC Rules, d "Village" shall mean the Village of Middleville, a municipal corporation, in the State of Michigan, e. "Council" shall mean the governing body of the Village of Middleville; f. "FCC" shall mean the Federal Communications Commission; g. “FCC Rules" shall mean all rules of the FCC promulgated from time to time pursuant to the Act, and h an "increase" in rates shall mean an increase in rates or a decrease in programming or customer services. All other words and phrases used in this Chapter shall have the same meaning as defined in the Act and FCC Rules. Sec. 12.152 Purposes; Interpretation. The purpose of this Chapter is to; (1) adopt regulations consistent with the Act and the FCC Rules with respect to basic cable service rate regulation, and (2) prescribe procedures to provide a reasonable opportunity for consideration of the views of interested parties in connection wtth basic cable service rate regulation by the Village This Chapter shall be implemented and interpreted consistent with the Act and FCC Rules Sec. 12.153 Rate Regulations Promulgated by FCC In connection with the regulation of rates tor basic cable service and associated equipment, the Village of Middleville shall follow all FCC Rules. Sec. 12154 Filing; Additional Information; Burden of Proof. (1) A------------------—----------..-------— of — ---------------------------... tier and -------~ - equipment or a cable operator shall submit its schedule rates for the basic service associated proposed increase in such rates in accordance with the Act and FCC Rules The cable operator shall include as part of its submission such information as is necessary to show that its schedule of rates or its proposed increase in rates complies with the Act and the FCC Rules The cable operator shall file 10 copies of the schedule or proposed increase with the Village Clerk For purposes of this Article, the filing of the cable operator shall be deemed to have been made when at least 10 copies have been received by the Village Clerk. The Village Council may, by resolution or otherwise, adopt rules and regulations presenbing the information, data and calculations which must be included as part of the cable operator s filing of the scnedule of rates or a proposed increase (2) In addition to information and data required by rules and regulations of the Village pursuant to Section 12.154 (1) above, a cable operator shall provide ail information requested by the Village Council in connection with the Village s review and regulation of existing rates for the basic service tier and associated equipment or a proposed increase in these rates The Village Council may establish deadlines for submission of the requested information and the cable operator shall comply with such deadlines (3) A cable operator has the burden of proving that its schedule of rates for the basic service tier and associated equipment or a proposed increase in such rates complies with the Act and the FCC Rules including, without limitation, 47 USC § 543 and 47 CFR §§ 76 922 and 76.923 Sec. 12.155 Proprietary Information (1) If this Article, any rules or regulations adopted by the Village pursuant to Section 12 154(1). or any request for information pursuant to Section 12 154(2) requires the production of proprietary information the cable operator shall produce the information However at the time the allegedly proprietary information ts submitted a cable operator may request that specific, identified portions of its response be treated as confidential and withheld from public disclosure The request must state the reason why the information should be treated as proprietary and the facts that support those reasons The request tor confidentiality win be granted if the Village determines that the preponderance of the evidence shows that non-disciosure is consistent wrth the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 5 U S C § 552 The Village snail place in a public file lor inspection any decision that results tn information being withheld If the cable operator requests contidentiaMy and the request is denied. (1) where the cable operator is proposing a rate increase it may withdraw the proposal, in which case the atiedgediy proprietary information will be returned to ft. or (25 the cable operator may seek review within five working days of the denial in any appropriate forum Release of the information anti be stayed pending review (21 Any interested party may hie a request to inspect material withheld as proprietary wrth the vmage The Village shaK weigh the policy considerations favonng non-disciosure against the reasons cited for permitting inspection in light o’ the ’acts o’ the pancul* case it wilt then promptfy notify the -equestrng entity and the cable operator that submitted the information as to the disposition of the request ft may grant deny or condition a request The requesting party or the cable operator may seek review d the decision by Mmg an appeal with wiy appropriate torom Disclosure win be stayed pending rosuftion ot any appeal (3) The procedu'es set ’orth m this Section shaft be construed as analogous to and consistent wrth rhe nAes of the FCC regarding requests for confidentiality including. without iunaahon, 47 CFR $ 0 458 Upon the hhng of 10 cooes of the schedule of rates v the proposea mcrowse m rates pursuant to Sector 121540) The CHS Varsity Dance Team recently helped Ronald McDonald run the children's events at Run Caledonia.’ From the left are Nicki Yonker, Becky Hud­ son, Jonci Warner, Ronald, Tracee Zylstra, Lori Mollema, Christy Teeling and Becky Brown. Missing is Kim Abbott. schedule of rates will remain in effect or the proposed increase in rates will become effective after 30 days from the date of filing under Section 12 154(1) above unless the Village Council (or other property authorized body or official) toils the 30 day deadline pursuant to 47 CFR § 76 933 by issuing a brief written order, by resolution ot otherwise, within 30 days of the date of filing. The Villaoe Council may toll the 30 day deadline for an additional 90 days in cases not involving cost-of-service showings and for an additional 150 days in cases involving cost-of senrice showings Sec. 12158 Public Notice; Hearing on Basic Cable Service Rates Following Tolling of 30 Day Deadline If a written order has been issued pursuant to Section 12 157 and 47 CFR § 76 933 to toll the effective date of existing rates for the basic service tier and associated equipment or a proposed increase in these rates, the cable operator shall submit to the Village any additional information required or requested pursuant to Section 12 154 of this Chapter. In addition, the Village Council shall hold a public hearing to consider the comments of interested parties within the additional 90 day or 150 day period as the case may be The Village Clerk shall publish a public notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the Village which shall state (1) the date, time, and place at which the hearing shall be held; (2) interested parties may appear in person, by agent, or by letter at such hearing to submit comments on or objections to the existing rates or the proposed increase in rates, and (3) copies of the schedule of rates or the proposed increase in rates and related information (except those parts which may be withheld as proprietary) are available for inspection or copying from the office of the Clerk The public notice shall be published not less than 15 days before the hearing In addition, the Village Clerk shall mail by first class mail a copy of the public notice to the cable operator not less than 15 days before the hearing Sec. 12.159 Staff or Consultant Report; Written Response Following the public hearing, the Village Manager shall cause a report to be prepared for the Village Council which shall (based on the filing of the cable operator, the comments or objections of interested parties, information requested from the cable operator and its response, staff or consultant's review, and other appropriate information) include a recommendation for the decision of the Village Council pursuant to Section 12 160 The Village Clerk shall mail a copy of the report to the cable operator by first-class mail not less than 20 days before the Village Council acts under Section 12.160. The cable operator may file a written response to the report with the Village Clerk If at least 10 copies of the response are filed by the cable operator with the Village Clerk within 10 days after the report is mailed to the cable operator, the Village Clerk shall forward it to the Village Council. Sec. 12.160 Rate Decisions and Orders. The Village Council shall issue a written order, by resolution or otherwise, which in whole or In part approves the existing rates for basic cable service and associated equipment or a proposed increase In such rates, denies the existing rates or proposed increase, orders a rate reduction, prescribes a reasonable rate, allows the existing rates or proposed increase to become effective subject to refund, or orders other appropriate relief, in accordance with the FCC Rules. If the Village Council issues an order allowing the existing rates or proposed Increase to become effective subject to refund, it shall also direct the cable operator to maintain an accounting pursuant to 47 CFR § 76 933 The order specified in this Section shall be issued within 90 days of the tolling order under Section 12.157 in all cases not involving a costof-service showing. The order shall be issued within 150 days after the tolling order under Section 5.207 in all cases involving a cost-of senrice showing. Sec. 12161 Refunds; Notice. The Village Council may order a refund to subscribers as provided In 47 CFR § 76.942 Before the Village Council orders any refund to subscribers, the Village Clerk shall give at least 7 days written notice to the cable operator by first-ciass mail of the date, time, and place at which the Village Council shall consider issuing a refund order and shall provide an opportunity for the cable operator to comment The cable operator may appear in person, by agent, or by letter at such time for the purpose of submitting comments to the Village Council Sec. 12162 Written Decisions; Public Notice. Any order of the Village Council pursuant to Section 5.210 or Section 12.161 shall be in writing, shall be effective upon adoption by the Village Council, and shall be deemed released to the public upon adoption The Clerk shall publish a public notice of any such written order in a newspaper of general circulation wrth the Village which shall (1) summarize the written decision; and (2) state that copies of the text of the written decision are available for inspection or copying from the office of the clerk. In addition, the Village Clerk shall mail a copy of the text of the written decision to the cable operator by first-class mail. Sect. 12163 Rules and Regulations In addition to rules promulgated pursuant to Section 12.154, the Village Council may, by resolution or otherwise adopt rules and regulations for basic cable service rate regulation proceedings (including, without limitation the conduct of hearings), consistent with the Act wid the FCC Rules Sec. 12164 Failure to Give Notice. The failure of the Village Clerk to give the notices or to mail copies of reports as required by this invalidate the decisions or proceedings of the Village Council I not Sec 12166 Additional Hearings In addition to the requirements of this Chapter, the Village Council may hold additional pubtic hearings upon such reasonable notice as the Village Council, in its sole discretion, shall prescribe Sec. 12166 Additional Powers The Village shall possess ail powers conferred by the Act, the FCC Rules, the cattie operator's franchise and ail other applicable law The powers exercised pursuant to the Act, the FCC Rules and this Article shall be in addition to powers conferred by law or otherwise The Village may take any action not prohibited by the Act and the FCC Rules to protect the public interest in connection with basic cable service rate regulations The Village may pursue any and ail legal and equitable remedies against the cattie operator for failure to comply with the Act. the FCC Rules any orders or determination of the Village pursuant to this Article, wiy requirements of this Amcie or any rules or regulations promulgated hereunder Subject to appncacie law ’atlure »o comply wrth the Act the FCC Rules any orders or determinations of the Village pursuant to this Article wiy requirements of this Article, or any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder shall also be sufficient (pounds for revocation or den»M of renewal of a cable operator’s Consent Agreement In the event of any conflict between this Article and the promions of any pnor ordinance or any franefwe. permit consent agreement or other agreement wrth a cattie operator then the provisions o< this Article shatl control Section 12169 Serorabitrty paragraph section or clause >s adjudged unconstitutional or mvaAd by a court of competent jurisdiction the remamder of the Ordinance shaM not be affected thereby comments on the Ming to the V >nage Oem not me* mar 7 flays aher me pubhc note* s pvt* snec The Vi.ape C*r* days before the meeting in at»t»on if a wnttee start or consultant s report on the schedule o* 'res or the proposed consider the schedule ot fates or the proposed increase Section 12170 Effective Date Thts is declared to be an emergency Ordinance and shall become effective upon publication Moved by and supported by that the above Ordinance be adopted as read Yeas Nays Absent I Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Middle.”* Village Council on 1993 Hooper Middleville Village Clerk �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 5, 1993 “Coffee Break’ offers Bible study at Caledonia Reformed Church Bible stories, activities and refreshments ore provided for three-to-five-yeorold children during their mothers' Coffee Break Bible study class. AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Moms offending the Coledonio Christian Reformed women's 'Coffe Break Bible study class con leave their infants and toddlers in the nursery provided at the church. “Coffee Break,"an infor­ mal interfaith Bible study for women, now is meeting week­ ly at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church from 9:30 to II a.m. each Tuesday. This year, the study will focus on the book of James, and any woman interested in the class is welcome, whether or not she has attended Bible studies before. Transportation is available. While moms are enjoying the study and fellowship, a nursery for toddlers and in­ fants and a story hour for 3-to 5-year-okls will provide care for the pre-school set. Children attending the story hour will have their own Bible study, along with songs and other activities and refreshments Although the first class was held Sept. 21, the church group invites anyone in­ terested in the study to join on any Tuesday. Those who need transporta­ tion. or who have questions about the classes should call 891-1512. The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church is located just north of the intersection of M-37 and 100th Street. PARENT NETWORK, continued from Page 5 services in (he community. The positive changes that can be accomplished by par­ ents and community working together are endless. Cole said. "Parents establish accepted social policy in a community," states the Forest Hills Parent Network brochure. "If we hope to change attitudes about substance abuse among our youth, parents are an essential part of the solution... Addressing parental respon­ sibility regarding these issues will help end the community silence that enables students to drink." But parents have to support each other to effect these changes, Cole said, and that is the value of a network organi­ zation. Cole will be returning to Caledonia to help local par­ ents set up their own Parent Network. An initial planning work­ shop is scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 11, at the Caledonia Middle School cafeteria. All interested par­ ents and community members are invited to this organiza­ tional meeting. Anyone who wants further details about the network can call 698-5078. NOW is the time to put in your LAWN! 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Monday, Oct. 11 Breakfast for lunch, waffle/fr. toast, sausage, juice, applesauce, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 12 Pizza, veg. stick/dip, fruit, milk. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 6 Chicken nuggets, mashed pot/gravy, or french fries, fruit choice, roll, milk. Thursday , Oct. 7 Soft taco, french fries or com, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Oct. 8 BBQ sandwich on bun, green beans, or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday, Oct. 11 Burrito, com and french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday , Oct. 12 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu day day day Caledonia Rent All Special on Delivery & Pick Up Service within 15 Miles OPEN Monday-Saturday 8 a m. to 5 30 p.m $25°° 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 Caledonia Community Schools Kettle Lake Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Oct. 6 Thick fr. toast, sausage, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday , Oct. 7 Sour cream donut, juice or fruit, milk. Friday , Oct. 8 Egg/sausage on English muffin, juice or fruit, milk Monday, Oct. 11 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 12 Cinnamon roll, juice or fruit, milk. Wednesday, Oct. 6 Pancakes/syrup. ap­ plesauce. milk. Thursday. Oct. 7 Egg-cheese, omelette on biscuit, orange juice, milk Friday, Oct. 8 Blueberry coffee cake, fruit juice, milk Monday. Oct. 11 Cold cereal, muffin, fruit juice, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 12 Pancake, sausage on slick, apple juice, milk NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day Hot dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandw iches and salads at High School and Middle Thornapple Kellogg School Wednesday, Oct. 6 t Tacos/meat/cheese. and let­ tuce. baked beans, ap­ plesauce. M.S. Salad Bar Thursday. Oct. 7 El. Break/Lunch. pancakes, sausage, orange juice, potato rounds. H.S. & M.S. — BarBQ Beef on bun. com chips, green beans, orange juice. Friday, Oct. 8 Pizza, carrots or sweet potatoes, pineapple. Monday. 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Mam St., Middleville, Michigan the Thornapple Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Applica­ tion in an A-R zone, Thornapple Township. The proposed special use is to expand a mineral extraction and processing site on Jackson Road and more fully described as THORNAPPLE NE ’A SW ’A, Ex N 21 rds of the E 26 rds Permanent Parcel No 0814-030-008-00 Name and address of applicant: Thomas Wieringa, 12675 Jackson Rd . Middleville, Ml 49333 The special use application may be inspected at the Thornapple Township offices daily 9 am to 4 p.m Any written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary Mark Sevald, Thornapple Town­ ship Planning Commission, 200 E. 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Jackie Zoerner and Andy Finkbeiner represented the The Homecoming King and Queen for 1993 were seniors Mark McNutt and Michele Nicholas. freshman class during homecoming. Gina Yoder and Matt Liu represented the junior class. JOHN DEERE Your Search for Parts Stops Here! Sophomores Kori Hutchens and Ethan Buist were chosen for honors on the homecoming court. ZYLSTRA Homecoming week <_: T____ „ at Thornoppie Kellogg High School gave students a chance to let go and be silly. Dizzy Bats was just one of the challenges for teams representing each class. NOW SERVING THE CALEDONIA AREA WITH LOCAL, DAILY PARTS DROP OFF SITE. CALL US FOR DETAILS! We Can Match Our Parts to Most Brands DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA s_'^ns,La 3086 92nd SE. Caledonia__________ Located on M-40 at 141st Ave., Holland (2 mi. 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Karyn Duba finished fifth overall at 19:44, Shannon Houseman was sixth at 19:54 and Sarah Parbel was eighth al 19:58 to end the scoring for Caledonia. Also finishing for the girls’ team was Beth Parbel in 16th place and Meredith Dennison, 18th. Their times were 20:13 and 20:39, respectively. For the boys, Pete Parbel had the second fastest individual time of the day. at 16:07. Ben Lillie was the second Caledonia harrier across the line at 17:19 which was good for the 20th position. Ben Potgeter was 31st at 17:44, Todd Striplin was 49th at 18:20 and Dave VandenBerg was 50th out of 101 runners, clocking in at 18:22. Boys' coach John Soderman said he was pleased with the finish and his boys ran quite well. Scot girl 7th grade eagers 5-0 Thornapple-Kellogg 8th grade eagers now 4-0 The Thornapplc Kellogg eighth grade basketball team improved their record to 3-0 with a 30-12 victory over Kelloggsville Sept. 22. The Trojans started slow but were able to correct some early mistakes as they put the game away in the second half Scoring for T.K. were Jenni Doyle. 12 points; Brooke Mulder, six; Becky Worth, four; Jamie Kooiman, three; Keasha Kotrba. two; Lindsay Bremer, two; Jessica Lucas. one The team defeated Kellog­ gsville 42-10 Thursday night. Sept. 24. The win improved their record to 4-0. Scoring for T.K. were Jamie Robbins. 17 points; Becky Worth, six; Alesse Nicholas, four; Lind­ say Robertson, four; Brooke Mulder, three; Lindsey Bremer, two; Jamie Kooiman. two; Keasha Kotrba. two; and Jenni Doyle, two. THE WINNING TEAM YOU THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO Call ANYTIME 945-9554 The seventh grade girls Caledonia Gold Basketball team posted its fifth win out of five games with an overtime win over a tough Forest Hills Northern team on Sept. 28. Leading the Caledonia team in scoring was Enn Osgerby with 11 points and Kerri Casey with 10 points The Caledonia team was four points down late in the fourth quarter and managed to tie the game forcing overtime. The final score was 31-25. The team is coached by Jerry Aquino. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. The Middleville golf team finished second behind Calvin Christian in the O-K Blue Conference tournament Saturday and Trojan Brad Williams was the league medalist with an 18-hole score of 74. Williams also tied the school record for 18 holes and his 34 on the back nine was the second best ever for nine holes in the league. Middleville came into the tournament six points behind the leader in the conference. Calvin Christian. Calvin and Middleville have been battling for first throughout the year with each taking three victories in the first six O-K Blue Jamborees. However. Calvin put some distance between themselves and Middleville by winning the seventh and eighth jam­ borees. while Middleville took third in the seventh and second in the eighth. Williams, whose season nine-hole average is 37.9. was second in the Sept. 28 jam­ boree with a 36 and was sixth overall on Sept. 29 with a 39. Also scoring for Middleville was Marty Bender at 82, Tim Keizer at 87 and Ryan Nausieda carded a 90. In the last two jamborees. Keizer shot a 42 and a 40. Bender shot 44 and 42 and Keith Potts had a 45 and a 44. Middleville golf coach Bernie Weller said he was very happy with the secondplace finish in the conference because it is the best the team has done since its conference championship in 1981. "We’ve done well, and I’m very pleased," he said, "and now we’re on to (the Class B) regionals." The team has one noncon­ ference dual match Tuesday at Mulberry Fore in Nashville against Maple Valley, before starting regional play Friday. Lady Trojans eagers win two, now 5-0 in O-K Blue league The Middleville girls' basketball team scored 51 points in each of its two victories last week. The Trojans defeated Byron Center 51-39 Sept. 28 and Calvin Christian 51-44 Sept. 30. The Lady Trojans are now 8-2 overall and 5-0 in the O-K Blue Conference. Against Calvin Christian. Carla Ploeg scored 15 points and had three steals to lead the team. Sarah Kaechele knocked in 13 points, including three from threepoint range. Kali Zoerner had nine points, all from three-point land, and Vikki Jansen had nine rebounds. The Squires led off with 15 points in the first quarter against the 10 Middleville put on the board. However, they weie not able to keep up their 3-2 ratio in the second period while scoring only six points. The Lady Trojans put 15 points on the board in the second and led at the half 2521. Middleville's slim lead was cut to zero in the third after the Squires added 15 points to Middleville's 12 and at the start of the final quarter the score was tied at 37. Middleville was able to pull down the extra rebounds the rest of the way and turn them into scores for the win. In the game against Byron Center. Kaechele was the leading scorer with 15. as the Bulldogs were able to put only 15 points on the board in the first half. Vikki Jansen also was in double figures for the Lady Trojans with 14 points. Brook Van El st and Ploeg each had eight points. Coach Jim Sprague said keys to the victories have been balanced scoring and good playing from the entire team. Scot harriers down South Christian 16-45 MAXIMIZER" COMBINES: RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT NOW 185- to 260-horse-power combines. © Improved productivity, better grain quality and more of it. High reliability, big capacity, fast maintenance. Top cab comfort and great visibility. The top five finishers for the Caledonia girls' cross­ country team all finished within 85 seconds of each other and defeated South Christian Wednesday, 16-45. The boys’ team also downed the Sailors 20-35, despite one of the Scots' top runners competing a sore knee. Taking top honors for the girls was Katie Sobczak at 20:04, followed by Sarah Hegel at 20:48. Finishing third and fourth, one second apart, were Sarah Parbel and Karyn Duba, at 21:00 and 21:01. The fifth finisher for the Scots and sixth overall was Shannon Houseman at 21:29. Also finishing for the girls' team, but not part of the scoring was eighth-place finisher Beth Parbel at 21:46 and Meredith Dennison at 21:59, who finished ninth overall. Barb and Audrey Warner came in at 22:14 and 22:18, respectively, on what girls' TK 8th grade eagers score first win! GOOD DEALS...AND A GOOD DEAL MORE Call us for your PARTS and SERVICE NEEDS - We Ship UPS Daily THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37—Hastings 945-9526 A The Thornapplc Kellogg eighth grade B-leam scored their first victory of the year with a 26-22 victor, over Wayland. Sept. 23. The game was close all the way before the Trojans pulled out the victory in the closing seconds Scoring for the young Tro­ jans were Rachel Bouwens 14 points. Amie Deschoff. four; Sarah Burks, three. Autumn Crofoot. three; Janine McWhinney. two. coach Dave Hodgkinson called a "muddy, crummy course." "They (the girls' team) ran very well against what people call the second best cross­ country team,” Hodgkinson said, "despite the course." Finishing first for the boys, and turning in the fastest time of the day, was Pete Parbel at 17:29. He was followed by second-place runner Ben Lillie at 18:36, and Dave VandenBerg at 18:39 to round out the top three finishers. Ben Potgeter finished sixth at 19:06 and Todd Striplin came in eighth at 19:19. Boys' cross country coach John Soderman said the team ran its best race of the year and that he was very pleased with the boys' efforts. "They ran a very solid race and South Christian was very competitive," Soderman said. "We beat the people we had to beat." He added that VandenBerg, a freshman, ran the fastest race of his career and Striplin, despite running on a sore knee, was able to defeat runners who had beaten him earlier this year. Monster Truck Looking for power? The Polaris 4x4 35OL has a huge, liquid-cooled 350cc engine with on-the-fly four-wheel drive. Sure, it might not roll over parked cars or spit flames. Then again, you probably wouldn't take a monster truck deer hunting. Before you climb on, understand that ATVs can be hazardous to operate. Never carry passengers. Be especially careful on difficult terrain. Never ride on paved or public roads. Always wear a helmet and protective clothing. 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With two minutes left in the half freshman Dave Botwinski moved the ball down field and scored Middleville's second goal The second half each team had a number of shots on goal but, no one was able to score again and the game ended Middleville 2, South Chr. 0. The T.K. goalkeeper, freshman Chns Niles got the shut out On Thursday night. Sept. 23, the Huskies of Forest Hills Northern lost at Mid­ dleville in the Trojans jayvet's second league contest of the week At 22 minutes in­ to the game TKs Dave Bot winski put the ball into the net with an assist from Jason Gearhart Middleville, play mg aggressive soccer, scored again 4 minutes later when Scott Evans sent a crossing pass in front of the goal were Curt Brinks knocked the ball in for Middleville’s second goal. TK freshmen gridders defeated Hamilton 38-14 The Thornapplc Kellogg football team picked up their third win of the season Sept. 23 David Liu got the Trojan scoring started with a threeyard run on the opening drive which covered 68 yards Hamilton then came back and scored to tie the game at 6-6 late in the first quarter On TKs next possession Justin DeBoode broke loose <Mi and sprinted 60 yards on a reverse for the TD. The next Trojan score came on a 58-yard run by Liu. Keith Nelson was on the receiving end of a pass from quarter­ hack Kevin Doyle for the two point conversion Just before the first half ended TK drove the ball 80 yards aided by a 62-yard pass play from Doyle to Steve Lehman, to the five yard line where Hamilton intercepted a pass at the one-yard line. On the next play Loren Hummel jumped on a Hawkeye fumble in the end zone for a 26-6 half time lead On TKs first possession of the second half Dave Liu broke loose and raced 77 yards to give the Trojans a 32-6 lead. Following Hamilton's final score late in the third quarter Jamie Foster scored on a three yard run. The defense was made up of Tom Featherly. Andy Finkbciner, Bruce Buckley. Andy Atkinson. Luke Middleton. Doug Kidder, Foster Lehman. Noffke Liu and Nelson, played extremely well, accor­ ding to the coaches. The Trojans stayed on the attack in the second half and at the eight minute mark. Gearhart again assisted, this time to midfielder Brett Bremer who beat the Husky goalkeeper for the teams third goal. With seven minutes left in the game the Huskies scored when the ball deflected off a player and went into the net. Middleville's winning keeper was Chris Niles. On September 29 the Tro­ jans traveled to Sparta and tied 2-2. Both teams started off determined to score the first goal Middleville's mid­ fielders. Bren Bremer. Dean Laansma. Jason Cow ham. Isaac Bainbridge and Mike Cramer controlled the ball and kept constant pressure on Sparta. But the Spartans broke through the defense and scored the games first goal. The Trojan strikers con­ tinued to take numerous shots on goal and at the 15 minute mark. Jason Gearhart tied the game with his second goal of the year. Dean Laansma got the assist. Middleville con­ tinued their aggressive play with their front line of Curt Brinks. Dave Botwinski and Scott Evans all playing a great game With only minutes left in the first half freshman Scott Evans broke through the Spar­ tan’s defense and scored Mid­ dleville's second goal. With less than two minutes remaining in the game Sparta sent a long hard shot into the net to tie the game at two. Ross Lucas played his first game as goalkeeper Trojans lose in Homecoming game to Byron Center, 22-12 Middleville's Matt Liu had a running back's dream night, but his team lost to visiting Byron Center 22-12 at Homecoming Friday. Liu had 15 carries for 220 yards and one touchdown against the Bulldogs, more than two-thirds of the total yards gained by Middleville as a team.. Byron Center started the scoring, after the Trojans fumbled on their first posses­ sion. On the Trojans' next possession, Liu ran in from 72 yards out for the score, but the point after try was no good. Ed Solomon ran in the sec­ ond Middleville touchdown from 38 yards away and at the half the score stood at 12-8. After the coaches' half-time pep talk, the Bulldogs took the kickoff and on their first play from scrimmage, they ran the ball in for another score. They also scored another touchdown in the The first two seasons were losing endeavors, as Seger spent a lot of time trying to find out which players had what talents, what he was go­ ing to have to teach and what the kids had to learn Since then, the girls pro gram has gone on to win 200 matches while losing 55. In that time Seger has coached seven undefeated teams and the Trojans have finished in first or second place 15 times in the O-K Blue Conference. His girls’ teams also have won II of the last 16 con­ ference championships, two regional championships and earned one runner-up trophy in the regionals. The teams have finished fifth in the state in 1979, 10th in 1985, sixth in 1986, 14th in 1991 and 15th last year. In his career as girls' coach, Seger has compiled a 73 per­ cent win ratio. He also has coached the boys’ team and has a 278-97 record. The current girls' team is undefeated this year, along with its first singles player. Erin Wolverton. The Trojans will take part in the conference champion­ ship tournament next week. Center had 326. Middleville, now 3-2 overall, is tied for second place in the O-K Blue Conference with Hamilton, Byron Center and Calvin Christian at 3-1. Next week the Trojans play Calvin and Hamilton plays at Byron Center, which will break up the log jam at the top of the O-K Blue. Trojan harriers down Lee 22-23 The Middleville girls' cross-country team defeated Wyoming Lxe 22-33 on its home course Thursday at Yankee Springs State Park. Sarah Matson was the first Trojan across the line at 22:22, which was good for second in the meet. Finishing third overall was Wendy Wisniewski at 23:05 and fourth in the meet was Sarah Allore at 24:39. First half dooms Caledonia gridders against South Christian Were it not for the first half. Caledonia, would have beaten visiting South Christian Fri­ day. but the Sailors scored 26 first half points and cruised to a 32-14 victory . “We were dominated on both offense and defense,” said coach Ralph Shefferly. “They have a real strong team and good running backs. ” The only scoring for the Fighting Scots was a touchdown by Keith Bohez in the fourth quarter, which was followed by another by Justin Heyboerg. Dave Uyl took in the twopoint conversion after Bohez s score. Bohez also was the leading rusher for the Scots, carrying the ball 13 times for 73 yards Heyboerg carried twice and netted 33 yards and Vito Lorn bardo carried five times for nine yards. “We did well in the last quarter.” said Shefferly. "We were just out matched We're going to have to regroup. The guys still have a good attitude and the O-K Gold is the toughest Class B League this side of the state ' ‘ The Scots will be host Forest Hills Northern for their Homecoming this Friday night. Middle villa Lanes Middelville tennis team notches 200th win! The Middleville girls’ ten­ nis team reached a milestone at home against Byron Center Sept. 21 when it registered its 200th victory over 20 seasons. Thornapple Kellogg began its girls' tennis program in the fall of 1974. when Larry Seger was appointed the man in charge. Seger said he was asked to coach two days before the girls played their first match. “I met with the players the first night and found that they could not score.'' Seger said. “We postponed the first match so we would at least know how to score.” fourth quarter to put the game away, when Middleville was unable to come away with scores after being inside the Bulldogs' 10-yard line. Coach Skip Pranger said the game was a "game of momentum shifts and big plays." "We had a fumble problem and we were inside their 10yard line twice and weren't able to score," Pranger said. "The defense played well in the first and second quarter, then not so good in the third and fourth." Also carrying the ball fix Middleville was Solomon, who carried three times and gained 43 yards, and John Huyck, who carried four times for 39 yards. The Bulldogs' leading rusher was Randy Cash, who carried the ball 22 times fix 198 yards. Middleville had 312 yards in total offense and Byron AUTOMATIC SCORERS MOONLIGHT MADNESS Starts this Saturday, October 9th Time: 11:30 p.m. • Cost *16.00 Per Couple i SUNDAY EARLY BIRD BOWLING , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Cost *1.25 • Starts October 10th C • WANTED • LEAGUE BOWLERS for the new Wednesday 9:15 p.m. < Couples League 1 couple Per Team Starts this Wednesday, October 6, Meeting at 8:45 p.m. Sunday 6:30 p.m. Every other week Mixed Couples League, Individual and Team Openings Starts This Sunday, October 10th. Meeting: 6:15 p.m. NEEDED 1 Person to Bowl Tuesday 9:30 a m. Mixed League Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 for More information Middle Villa Lanes Your Entertainment Center i MIDDLE VILLA LANES ! The Middleville girts' tennis team which won the 200th game of Larry Seger's coaching career are Front row from left Candace Chene Thompson. Adelaide Marie Devine and Kelly L. Williams. Second row: Sara Marie Wright. Megan Kathleen Oliver, Courtney J. DeHaan and Kort J Hutchens Third row Coach Larry Seger, Traci L. Campbell. Carrita L Ingersoll. Jennifer Lewis and Meagan D. Middleton Missing from the photo are Erin Wolverton, Kendra Weatherhead and Darcy Mugridge. * on M-37 North of Middleville . - Call 795-3640 Or 891-1287 : • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK- �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 5, 1993 Community Notices Call for Classifieds ... ALL YOU CAN EAT roast beef dinner, sponsored by the Bowne Center United Method­ ist Church, Sat., Oct 16, 5- 7:30p.m. Adults: $6. Kids: 6- 12 S3. 5 and under FREE. 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Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Oct 7th, 8th, 9th. 9-? Help Wanted CAREER OPPORTUNITY opening for full time sales agent. Flexible hours and training prog­ ram available. Call Deb at Cornerstone Realty, Inc., 795-7933. CHILD CARE PROVIDER in my home for 18 month old and newborn, position will be 1 to 2 days a week starting mid November, 3 1/2 days starting at the end of January. Call Jill at 795-2107.______________ EXTRA MONEY Can be yours by wotting with House of Lloyd party plan. NO INVESTMENT. FREE $500. sample kit. Flexible hours. No collections or delive­ ries. Easy money. Also booking parties. Call Cathy 616-795-7133.______________ MECHANIC/INDUSTRIAL Sawmill seeks full time exper­ ienced, versatile mechanic. Must be knowledgeable in electric, plumbing, machine/engine repair, boiler operation, etc. Full benefit package plus profit shar­ ing. Send resume and wage requirements to Buskirk Lumber Co., 319 Oak Street, Freeport, MI 49325. No phone calls please. EOE. 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Real Estate MIDDLEVILLE 300’ on Thor nappie River, 3+ acres, terrific 3 bedroom, 3 bath, walkout ranch, $129,900. Call Lila Lynn. Greenridge Realty, Inc. 949-8900 or 949-0427, MIDDLEVILLE SPECTA­ CULAR Thomapple River- 350 ft. frontage- 2 acres, updated three bedroom ranch. $114,900. Call Irene McCarthy, Green­ ridge Realty. 949-8900. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 9484450 using a touch tone phone. WANTED: 2 possibly, 3 bedroom home, in good condi­ tion, between Hastings and Middleville. Cash buyer. Call Liz Be Ison, Cornerstone Realty, Inc., 795-9849 or 795-6039. Recreation 1993 STARCRAFT 16’ with 40 horse Mariner, oil injection, trolling motor, livewcll. dual batteries, with transfer switch, roller trailer, $6800 obo. 795-9898. Pets POT BELLIED PIGS Regis tcred. D O B. 9 24-93. Call 795-7763. 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DINNER SPECIALS •:$. (Choice of 4 Everyday).................. $495 on M-37 north of Middleville • Open 7 Days a Week Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30-10:30 pm; Fri. & Sal. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-10-12.pdf e758ff432b492c473c30c3cbed467987 PDF Text Text HASnitGS F3B11C LIE RARY Th nd Neu)S 12/30/99 Hastings FiiUcLibrarv 121 Church Hastings.MI. 49058 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 299 / October 12. 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Hooking up to Grand Rapids, Wyoming more expensive Baby Bliss files for bankruptcy Caledonia Village Council hears report on joining water system by Barbara Gall ' Staff Writer The best glass of water will probably come from right beneath your feet. That was one of the facts brought out in an engineering report presented Oct. 4 to the Caledonia Village Council on the feasibility of joining a private water system and ex­ tending it to all village residents That system now is a joint effort by the Caledonia Com­ munity Schools and the Glen Valley Estates being developed by Jerry Baker along M-37. Tom Newhof of Prcin and Newhof Engineers presented the 24-pagc report authorized earlier this year by the council as it debated whether to join the Baker-school water system. The council’s interest in public water stems from a I9H9 Kent County Health Department survey of a number of village wells which found high levels bl nitrates, or iron, or choloridcs or sodium or varying combina­ tions of these elements. Very hard water also show­ ed up in many of the wells tested. These kinds of water pro­ blems prompted local developer Jerry Baker to pro­ pose construction of a private water system to serve his new residential-commercial PUD (planned unit development) to be constructed along M-37. Baker invited the Caledonia Schools and the Village Coun cil to share both the costs and the benefits of his water system, which will chlorinate and flouridatc the water as well as remove iron from it. The iron removal, explain­ ed Newhof last week, will be done mechanically to produce water low in minerals and odorous gases Besides the mineral removal and the addition of the disease-fighting chemicals, another benefit to having water “in the street-’ is lower fire insurance premiums for property owners. Newhof said His report noted that “properties located within 1.000 feet of a fire hydrant (measured along the street and up the driveway)- - are eligible for such insurance reductions. Properties within 1.000 feet of a hydrant can improve from Class Nine to Class Seven in­ surance ratings when a public water system is installed, stated Newhof s report. While actual costs and savings for commercial buildings depend on the kmd of building and the contents, owners should save at least 30 percent, said the report. The Prcin and Newhof report investigated other sources for a water supply. in­ cluding the cities of Grand Rapids and Wyoming The firm also looked into using the Thomapple River as a source for a public water system for Caledonia In all of these cases, however, both engineering costs and legal hassles made costs prohibitive, and hooking into the Baker-school system emerged as the most feasible source of public water for the Village Since the Village already has declared ownership of the system, Newhof outlined the Saa Water system, Pago 2 Scoreboard to honor TK player A new scoreboard for the Thornapple Kellogg soccer team will honor the memory of player Eric DeGnxite. who died in December 1991 After De Gnxxe died, con­ tributions were made by fami­ ly and friends to a memorial fund, as the family had requested. This was decided because DeGroote had been a member of the Middleville junior var­ sity soccer team during the 1991-92 school year As a freshman. DeGroote was voted the most valuable player on the team, which won eigh­ teen games. DeGrbotc set the school’s junior varsity record for the most goals with 22 and he had had eight assists Junior varsity coach Marty Wustman said. “Eric was a terrific young man and a player that coaches dream about having on their team Eric was easy to coach. I would show the team a drill or play and Eric would work on it til he mastered it. “He was also a very intense player, but he was always a team player Above all. Eric was a gentleman and a friend to everyone, on and off the soccer field.” Wustman and varsity coach Steve Evans, along with the entire school district said they were grateful to parents Darlene and Ernie DeGroote for their continued support of Middleville soccer and the denotations that made the scoreboard possible. These kids sit in front of the scoreboard which was paid tor with contribution to the Eric DeGroote Memorial Fund They all played on the junior varsity soccer team with DeGroote. They are. front row from left: Jeremiah Wert. Jeff Frei, Chris De Blaay, Gary Ketchum. Josh Parker and Jacob Dussia. Second row Junior varsity coach Marty Wustman. Brian Baughman. Michael Sanderson. Steve Converse. Jason Clinton and Jason Wilkins. Business continues as usual for Baby Bliss Inc. Only the "Bankruptcy Sale sign posted at the outlet store indicates that the company has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is in the process of reorganizing the business. by Margaret Eowler Sra# Writer Baby Bliss Inc., located in Middleville. has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Both the manufacturing plant of children’s clothing and the Baby Bliss Outlet Store are included under the bankruptcy that also allows for reorganization. A spokesperson for Baby Bliss said that the slow economy has played a major role in filing. The company, which employs 25 to 50 people depending on the volume of business, manufacturers in­ fant and children’s clothing Baby Bliss' line of sleepwear, playwear, and dresses are sold at several area and national retailers such as J.C. Penney. Sears. Meijers. and Rogers Depart­ ment Store Chapter 11 is the most com­ mon form of bankruptcy It frees the company from the threat of creditors' lawsuits while it reorganizes its finances. The debtors’ reorganization plan must be accepted by a majority of its creditors. Unless the court rules otherwise, the debtor re­ mains in control of the business and its assets. Meanwhile, business con tinues as usual I be only visi ble evidence of the bankruptcy is a banner hanging on the outlet store, advertising a bankruptcy sale. On a more positive note, business has been picking up. said the spokesperson Wanzer rezoning tabled Thornapple RiverWoods PUD narrowly OK’d forTwp. approval by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The “flexibility” of the planned unit development zoning is under fire again in Caledonia Township, as residents and officials debate just how much leeway a developer should be allowed in a PUD district. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week gave a grudging 4-3 recommendation to the 22.5-acre Thomapple River Woods project, to be located on Thomapple River Drive just south of the 76th Street intersection. The Commission’s split vote to recommend approval is a result of several commis­ sioners’ dissatisfaction with several lots that do not meet the R-l minimum lot size While the commission has said it likes the control the PUD zoning gives to the township, this is not the first time developers have asked officials to be flexible about zoning requirements in return for that control. Developers have even in­ cluded services to the township, such as paving a road, as part of working out a plan that is an asset to the township, but which does not impose hardship on the developer In this case, Developer Mark Harmsen’s plan for Thomapple River Woods shows three lots under the 40,000-square-foot lot size re­ quirement of the underlying R-l residential district, even when the private road right of way is averaged into the lot size. Harmsen said that if he strictly followed the R-l re­ quirements. he could build 22 lots on the parcel, but he had to lay out several very large lots along the river to accom­ modate protected wetlands and flood plain areas. The “average” lot size, therefore, is well over the R-l requirement, even if in­ dividual lots don’t all meet the standard. Another question bothering the commission, however, is the width of several of (he lots, which do not meet the 150-foot requirement at the building setback Residents who turned out for the public hearing on the project generally agreed with the concerns voiced by their officials. In voting on the proposed PUD. Commissioner Jim Newhof said that he could not consider any lot that com promises the minimum width protecting wells and ground water. “For the price they’re goSw T»vp. OK a PUD, Pogo 3 In This Issue... • TK parents and students attend education rally in Lansing • CHS musicians picked for area orchestra groups • Toadly Awesome Trojans’ awards recognize students’ good deeds • CHS Homecoming ’93 combines spirit, sport and spoof �Pager 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 12. 1993 TK parents and students attend rally in Lansing really consider the needs of children and to remember that their decisions will affect the education of children already in school and those whose school careers have not yet begun. Now that Governor John Engler has presented his pro­ posal for change. Babitz said she hopes the Thomapple Kellogg PET can help local residents understand what the changes under discussion will mean to the local school districts. The PET has scheduled a visit from Bender at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the high school auditorium. The meeting is open to the Parents and students from The Thornapple Kellogg School District were among the thousandv who gathered at the State Capitol Building m Lansing Sept 29 to rally for education. As they held hands with others from schrxil districts across the state, circling the building, they said they had “high hopes" the governor and members of the legislature would “keeps kids no. I" in their deliberations on the future of education in Michigan. Some members of the group were attending their first demonstration in learning Others had worked in the past for the cause of education. Participants said seeing the posters and hearing speeches in support of equity of oppor­ tunity gave renewed energy to the fight. All said they hoped that by going to lensing they had helped make a difference. High school students Gary Ketchum and Melanie Johnson were interviewed by State Rep. Bob Bender met with TK High School students Gary Ketchum and Melanie Johnson Sept. 29 after the "SOS/Now is the Time" rally. “Miranda" from Fox televi­ sion. Ketchum and Johnson and others from the Thomapple Kellogg demonstration WATER SYSTEM , next steps for the Village, should it decide to join the system. First, it must decide whether it wishes to buy capacity in the system's water storage tower. If the Village decides to buy capacity, an adequately sized tower must be put up If the Village decides not to buy capacity at this time, it probably would have to put up its own tower when it decides to “get into the water business." The Village also will have to decide on the method of financing its share of the costs of joining the system. Newhof reported that based also met with State Rep. Bob Bender after the rally. PET President Roni Babitz organized the local par­ ticipants in the “Save Our Students/Now is the Time" rally. She said she wanted the decision makers in Lansing to Finally, a third well even­ tually will probably be needed to augment the two original wells, and the treatment plant also would have to be expand­ ed when the entire village hooks into the system. The Village's share of this phase is estimated at $127,000. Typically, all users of the system would become part of a special assessment district and pay off their share of the cost of the system over a period of time. Newhof said. Exact user costs, however, cannot be pinpointed without more specific information and until contracts actually are awarded. The village “loop" propos­ Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent continued from front page on census figures from the 1990 U.S. Census, the Village is eligible both for a grant covering 55 percent of the cost of construction and for a low-interest loan that would cover the remaining 45 percent. He said that the Village could further invest in the water system in three phases, with the first being to buy capacity in the water tower at a cost to the Village of $312,000. Next, the Village would help pay for the treatment plant and the transmission and distribution mains, with the Village share estimated at $1,602,500. public and there is no admis­ sion charge. Babysitting is available Bender will discuss pro­ posals being considered by both houses of the legislature The legislature must make a decision on new sources of school funding by the end of December Since the property tax was eliminated in July much debate has been held on the best ways to fund schools. For more information about the PET meeting, call the Thomapple Kellogg offices at 795-3313. For more informa­ tion about the activities of "SOS/Now is the Time." call 874-9227 or 696-2246 ed by the engineers would ex­ tend from the new middle school on Kraft Avenue south to Johnson, then over to Main Street, west to M-37. north to the Glen Valley development and west to the middle school. A future secondary loop could extend south on Duncan Lake to 100th Street, east to M-37 and back north to the main transmission line. The Village Council’s regular October meeting was to have been held yesterday, Oct. II, with the water system, and a possible deci­ sion on the water tower, on the agenda. Members of the Village Water Committee also were to have joined a Friday meeting between a Kent County finan­ cial consultant and represen­ tatives from the Caledonia Schools and Glen Valley developers to discuss the water system. Agent opens new insurance office in Middleville Independent insurance agent Paul Brouwer has opened a new office in Middleville There will be an open house Wednesday. Oct. 20. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is located in downtown Mid­ dleville al 117 E Main (in the Getty Realty office) Brouwer, who has six years of experience in the field, is a multiline agent and deals with personal lines, life and health insurances. The phone number for the agency is 795-2224. Gun Lake Women’s Club to meet Oct. 18 The evening meeting of the newly expanded General Federation of Women’s Clubs — Gun Lake Area will be held Monday. Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gun Lake Com­ munity Church. 12200 Chief Noonday Road. Gun Lake. Any woman m the greater Gun Lake Area is invited to attend For more information, call 672-5638 of Thomapple Kellogg Point resources, not fingers In this time of greater decision making about the future of education in our state. 1 would like to share with you again an editorial from the Michigan Association of School Ad ministrator publication. "Fortnighter" titled. “Point Resources, not Fingers": "Placing the blame for the problems in public education on one group or another is easy. There are too many ad­ ministrators, the unions have to many demands and are inflcxi ble, legislators are only interested in getting re-elected, parents aren’t involved enough and the kids arc just interested in drugs, sex and violence. Pointing fingers won’t solve our problems. “It is also tempting to suggest simple, easy solutions to fix our problems, such as: “If we could just control salaries or health care costs, things would be different." Unfortunately, things are just not that easy “The problem of providing equal educational opportunity for all students in Michigan and controlling the cost of that ser­ vice has no easy solutions. In order to affect finances and stu­ dent achievement, the school reform package that conics out of the Legislature must be a comprehensive one. It will have to answer key questions like: “• What outcomes do we expect our students to achieve before they leave school? “• What level of funding is necessary for all students, in eluding special education, college and non-collegc bound, and at-risk students, for schools to have the time and resources necessary to achieve those outcomes? “• What kinds of facilities are necessary to fulfill the needs of students in the area of technology and safe and orderly environments? “• Which current mandates contribute to improving student achievement and which are not cost effective? “• Are there services that schools provide that could generate non-tax revenues to support local schools if made available to them. “• Are some non-instructional services (i.e. transportation, food service) more cost effective when offered on a broader, regional basis? •What can be done to control the rapid growth of health insurance? • Should Michigan’s special education services be brought more in line with federal standards ’ • What operational areas should be covered by collective bargaining agreements? Would changes in bargaining laws help control costs? • What role should technology have in the future delivery of instruction? "• Will student progress in school continue to be dctermin ed by age and grade level or should we move toward mastery learning to determine progress? • Do charter schools, choice, an extended school year or ocher systemic changes offer alternatives that will truly affect the level of student achievement or are they simply convc nience issues ’ “These questions are not easy to answer. But they must be if comprehensive reform is going to come to our schools " “The next few months offer an opportunity for Michigan to continue a tradition of leadership in education innovation. Those who are empowered to make the decisions must stop pointing fingers and start working together to develop a com­ prehensive plan that addresses what is needed in student achievement, the level of funding that will achieve those out­ comes. the cost controls that will increase efficiency, and the structure and organization that will insure delivery ot equal educational opportunity for all students in Michigan. The time is now " �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 12, 1993 I Page 3 Thornapple Kellogg High School student receives National Merit commendation Students make donation to PIG The Ployground Improvement Group (P.I.G.) for the Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Schools continues to raise money to improve the playgrounds. The high school student council pitched in for the cause and donated $200 The officers (from left) Katie Zoerner, vice president; Michele Nicholas, secretary; a friend from the library; Trisha Williams, treasurer; and John Huyck, president, present their check to Roni Babitz (right) one of the parents working with P.I.G. ___ Jennifer Lewis has been named a civmmended student by the National Merit Scholar­ ship Program Lewis, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Bruce Lewis, is a senior at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Besides maintaining a 3.8 grade point average. Lewis has been on the tennis team for four years (three on varsi­ ty). has participated in foren­ sics for four years, and has taken part in the Quiz Bowl and Science Olympiad for three years. “’Being named a commend­ ed student in this extremely competitive area is a credit to Jennifer s hard work that she has put into her studies.” said high school principal Henry Dugan. Lewis plans to attend the University of Michigan ma­ joring in computer sciences We'll Give You TWP. OKS PUD, continued from front page mg to ask for these (lots), it seems they could go along with our minimum re­ quirements,” agreed Com­ missioner Beryl Fischer. Harmsen. however, has said he will retain control of the placement of the homes on the sites to ensure protection of wells. He also told the com mission earlier that he would be working in complete cooperation with the Kent County Health Department, which would have the final say in approving the site plans. He has said he plans to sell the lots for $50,00-$60,000 to accommodate homes in the $300,000 to $500,000 price range. The Planning Commission We Give Mature Drivers, Home Owners And Mobile Home Owners A+ Savings. Each year ot maturity seems to present new challenges But. when your car and home or mobile home are insured with the new Auto Owners A ♦ program, saving mon­ ey isn’t one ot them II you are a member of a company approved retirement association or group you may be eligible to receive a . substantial group discount on nsut ance tor your car, home or mobile home Contact us now tor more rtormatiori earlier this year had suggested one of the smaller lots near the road be dropped from the site plan, which would allow the other lot lines to be redrawn just enough to satisfy most of the commission concents, but Harmsen declined, saying he had already deleted one lot from his original plan The preliminary plan was approved 5-1 in August, with Newhof voting “no ” Last week, he was joined by Fischer and Roger Keating in voting against recommending approval for the PUD. However. Commissioners Jim Williams. Scott Veiling. John Dieleman and Dick Dunn voted to recommend the Township Board approve the PUD zoning and site plan. In other action, the Com­ mission tabled a request from Rodney Wanzer to rezone three Whitney ville Avenue parcels from C-l (neighborhood business) and R-2 (medium-density single family) to the C-2 general business district. A public hearing on the re­ quest revealed a number of questions from neighbors about setbacks, drainage and the ocher permitted uses in the C-2 district. Neighbors said they did not object to Wanzer's stated plan to build a second storage building on the properly, but were concerned about the other factors surrounding the — YOUR — rezoning In moving to table the application. Dunn said the Com­ mission needed to "sort out” these concerns before taking action on the rezoning The Commission then set a Nov. 15 public hearing date for another residential PUD to be located at 7794 84th St. Developer Tom Fischer has submitted a revised preliminary development plan for his 45-acre. 19-lot project. He said that an earlier pro­ blem with drainage on to a neighbor’s property has been resolved by incorporated six acres of that neighbor’s land into the development and ad­ ding another three lots. All sites meet the rural residential two-acre minimum lot size when the private road right of way is included, Fischer said. The Ccommission agreed to accept the revised preliminary plan, and to move toward the public hearing on the final HUSBAND, FAMILY OR JOB ...Just for the day!________ Barry County Women's Festival Here's a chance to do something special for yourself. Take some time to learn, to laugh and unwind. Some of the over sixty different workshops include: • Instant Stress Relief • Basic Quilting • How to Talk With Your Teens Come join us. — Registration is Required — plan. WE ARE ROOTED IN SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY We pride ourselves in being your total financial resource. Our mutual growth has enabled us to con­ tinuously expand our services for your personal and business accounts and provide council for assistance in effective money management. But don't let our professionalism fighten you. We re th^same friendly, courteous folks who've been serving this community for a long time. * BUSINESS LOANS • INTEREST CHECKING Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Ac Saturday, October 30 For more information on the day s events, and to register, please pick up your booklet at your local Community Education office, Pennock Hospital, area bank lobbies, grocery stores, beauty salons, and many other area businesses. Or write for a registration booklet to...P.O. Box 68, Middleville, Ml 49333 CHECKING “Our Policy is Service 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 • Preparing for the Holidays • A to Z on Women's Fitness • And Many More Topics « HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL SAVINGS J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Senior Jennifer Lewis receives a certificate naming her a commended student in the National Merit Scholarship program. Thornopple Kellogg High School Principal Henry Dugan congratulates her. BUSINESS ACCOUNTS - CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT • INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS 7/ TATE ( OF MIDDLEVILLE MAIN OFFICE 627 East Main St. 303 North Arlington Middleville, Ml Caledonia. MI (616) 795-3361 (616) 891-8113 ALEDONIA THE FIRST NAME IN COMMUNITY SERVICE BANKING * PERSONAL EOANS / • MOTOR VEHICLE/BOAT & TRAILER LOANS • GUARANTEED STUDENT LOANS • RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES • HOME EQUITY IMPROVEMENT LOANS RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION LOANS • MOBILE HOME LOANS • CREDIT CARD DUTTON 3205 68th St. Caledonia, MI (616) 698-6337 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 12, 1993 Neighbors With...NORMA VELDERMAN Well, folks, my sis is com­ ing to slay with us for I hope at least two weeks, Lyda and Frank Veit and maybe their son Pete. We only get to see them once a year So I may not be very reliable in getting the news You know which one I will do first and the other one last Please be patient with me. I really want to gab and gab and catch up on all the news. Well, my Braille lessons are coming along slowly, and I think that my head is beginn­ ing to get the message that it has to concentrate on learning and recalling the letters I am up to R and S. Suddenly, my mind pulls a blank and so I have to go over and over it. My son. Pat. told me to be patient I was having to create a new path in my brain. I always thought that I was quick to memorize things, but I am ashamed to say that I have let my brain get terribly lazy. And don’t make a crack that I am an old woman! I ad­ mit that I have always been mentally lazy and now am very rusty and have to work harder to get it going Let this be a lesson to you folks — keep your mind very active and working. The first time you walk into a room, stand there trying to remember what you went into the room for is an indication that you are letting your mind get lazy. Challenge your mind and sharpen your memory. Remember the saying: ’If you don’t use it you lose it!” Bernice Carter called to let me know that her grand­ daughter is in Fowlerville at St. Agnes Church. The Thomapple Heritage Association made apple butter the old fashioned way last Saturday. Dave Otto brought his 100-y ear-old copper kettle set in a special drum to cook the cider and apples in an all­ day process. We had the largest turnout of members to help that we have ever had. The day wasn’t too bad. but when you were in the shade it was cold The heat from the kettle felt good and it was nice and call them weekly. Emma Jane Ingram said that her brother and wife came to see her Sunday. Andy Mattheson and wife and their little girl, as well as Forest and Bet­ ty Miller. They had a wonder­ fill family time Emma Jane said that Marjorie Dryer, up north at the Soo. called to say that she had snow on her deck. She can have it. I’m not ready for that yet. But it will come anyway , won't it? Betty Robertson said that the Sew and Quilt Club is meeting at Dons Apsev's Wednesday Betty Newman attended a bridal shower for grand­ daughter Laurie Sunday in Grand Rapids. Tuesday morn­ ing Betty came over to visit and we had a good time. Betty is reading books to me and it is so much fun to share a good book with a thoughtful friend. to be in a warm car going home. Poor Tom Steensma had the flu bug and had to miss out on all the fun. Russ Bender said that his wife, Alice, had a bad spell and the children were there It has been so rough for quite a long time. All of us who remember Alice hurt for her slow deterioration and feel so helpless to do anything about it let alone the family who are going through it. Our prayers are all with you. Lu Ward’s sister, Agnes, and her husband flew in Satur­ day from Minnesota. They picked them up at Battle Creek. She came and was helping peel the apples at the apple butter making. Now they get to have a good visit. Lorraine Otto gave me a list of the NE Heritage Members so I can add them to the list Lois Bremer had a pretty good time at her old high school reunion near Chicago over the weekend. Didn't know too many. She also got to see her husband's sister-inlaw. who turned 90. She also said that Mike and Edna Bender. Ward and Betty Bender. Florence Dickerson. Sue Dickerson and Russ Bender came over to get together on Wednesday. 1 believe. Donna Kenyon said that they were at the firemen's pancake meal this last weekend Mary Noah said that her daughter. Mary VanderWal. went to be with her family in Battle Creek over the weekend. Monday evening. Virginia Root went to her grandson's Continue* naitpag^ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9 45 a m., 11:00 a.m. & 6 00 p.m WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................ 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.......11 00 a m. Pastor, Rex' Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School............................ 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.............10:30 a.m. Evening Service.......................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Awana................................................................. 6:45 p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11:00 service Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted lor hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5.00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m. Sunday School............................... 11 15 a m Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p.m. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday Mass.......................... 9=00 a.m. & 11:00 a m 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 111 Church Street "The Church where eve'woa is sc^ecoO, and Jesus Christ ts Lord~ Sunday School...................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning WorsNp..................... 10 30 a.m Sunday Evenrg Woahc....................... 600 pm Aea Midweek Grayer 4 Bde Study...... 7 00pm Sev Mtor Dobson hastor StortJo&xn wu* Pastor Mve-oon* lAjstofr Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Children’s Church/Youth Worship dunng morning services. Caraway St puppet ministry for K 4th during evening services Sunday School........................................9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”. 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God s family) Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Church School................. 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service............. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-8167 Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 891 -8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Phone 795-7076 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10 00 am Sunday School 11:15 a m. Wednesday Family Night'' 6 00 p m. mpruig, 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Jeffrey Lee 12200 Chief Noonday Road Im Gun 1-akej Wayland Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Pinune. Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 1000 a.m. 1100 a.m. 6 00 p.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 (The (Old Winir JFrll|iidist (Church Services — Sunday Sc hoc: Moming Worship Evening Worship Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School.............9 45 a m Middleville Worship.. . .................. 1100am “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship.. 8.30 a.m Sunday School................................ 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Sunday School................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ' 11 00 am. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7 00 p.m. Ro\le Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h S» near Whitneyville Ave , s? o fas- Church School, Sunday *** Morning Worship jPa/W*.J Evening Worship Wed Fellowship 10 00 a m 11 00 a m 6 (JO p m 7 30pm (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 12, 1993 I Page 5 Peake ■ Leinaar exchange wedding vows Marcia Ellen Peake and David Peter Leinaar were united in marriage on Aug. 28 at McCallum United Brethren Church in Delton by Pastor Jerry Galloway Parents of the bride are Marvin and Violet Peake of Hastings Parents of the groom are Peter and Rhonda Leinaar of Dowling. Maid of honor was Julie Kubek. friend of the bnde. Bridesmaids were Jenm Plan­ ck. sister of the groom. Tami Eisner. Ann Endsley. Dawn Pettie, all friends of the bride, and Valerie Peake, sister of the bride. Best man was Pete Leinaar. father of the groom. Groomsmen were Wil Fetterly. cousin of the groom; Mike Frey, Derrick Hamm. Rob Frey, and Darrin Hamm, all fnends of the groom. Keegan Planck, nephew of the groom, and Julie Pen­ nepacker. cousin of the groom, served as the ring bearer and flower girl. Nick Pettie and Allyson Nelson, fnends of the bride, served as the miniature bnde and groom. The guests were ushered in and seated by Ralph Elliot and Chad Thurber, friends of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Roblyer served as master and mistress of ceremonies. Vai Leinaar attended the guest book. Soloist Terri Pennepaker sang three songs throughout the ceremony Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Algonquin Lake Lodge in Hastings. The couple took a honey­ moon at Mackinac Island. The newlyweds are now residing in their house they are building in Dowling. ENGAGEMENTS Svoboda - Hair plan to wed June 11 Yoders to Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Svoboda of Ft. Wavne. Ind.. celebrate 50 years Elwood and Iris Yoder of Freeport will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Freeport Community Center. Friends and family are invited to the event, which will be given by their children, sons David and Terrie Yoder and Gary and Michele Yoder, all of Freeport; and daughters JoEllen and William Flory of Hawaii, and Janice and Craig St. Martin of Houston. A luncheon will be served. No gifts, please. - Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • Rates: 5 words ter *2.75 then K>* per word. N you pay m advance you save 50" Mhng charge Deadline is Friday at 4 00 p.m Kimberly Cummings, daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Aubil) Cummings of Kalamazoo, to Greme Caunt, of Waterford. The wedding was in the Sunnyside United Methodist Church, Kalamazoo, and 75 family and friends attended. The reception was held at the Stagecoach Inn, Richland. The newlyweds will be mov­ ing to Charlotte, N.C., in November. Glenn enjoyed his visit with Wayne and Earl Aubil, whom he had not seen in several years. This leaves Bob and Phyllis with all “chicks” out of the nest. Son Steve and Deb and daughter lives in Detroit. Well, folks. I guess that will be ail for this week. I only called about half of the list, but time was short. I’ll try to get the other half next week. A big hug to you all. D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health ► Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 ShawMark's Exclusive 10 year cKRreT sue no-mat, no-crush warranty! NEIGHBORS, continued from Page 4 17th birthday. His name is Christopher Satterfield. Her family from Wilsonville, Ala., came and they had a wonderful time. They event went down to Amish Country to start them on their way back home to Alabama. The immediate family got to see them and do a lot of family visiting. On Sept. 15. Glenn and Pat Schondelmayer and family at­ tended the wedding of STAUFFER & WIGGERS announce the engagement of their daughter. Alisa Renee, to Bradley Paul Hair, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hair of Middleville. The bride elect is a graduate of Snider High School and is attending Indiana-Purdue University. Ft. Wayne. The future groom is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is serving in the United States Marine corps. The couple is planning a June II. 1994 wedding. Olson-Brummel plan to wed Oct. 23,1993 10 Fashionable & Luxurious styles to choose from in over 250 colors. Seascape A beautiful, heavyweight berber available in 12 natural combinations patterned in a diamond shape, backed by ShawMark s 10 Year Warranty Anything Goes! 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The wedding will take place Oct 23. 1993. BINGO American Legten Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Thompson Interior Services 9828 Freeport Avenue. Alto. Michigan 49302 (616) 765-5157 • EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCTS & INSTALLATION SINCE 1975 CARPET • VINYL • HARDWOOD • CERAMIC TILE • WALLPAPER • COUNTER TOPS Please call for a convenient studio or in-home appointment. Custom Colors Available through the Anything Goes! Plush Endless Color Program �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 12, 1993 Bennett ■ Replogle united District Governor to visit Middleville Lions Club District Gov. Jim Maynard will be the special guest of the Middleville Lions Club meeting at 7 p.m. Wednes­ day, Oct. 13, at the Middle Villa Maynard, who heads District IIC-1, will talk about Lionism Maynard has been married to his wife Betty for over 33 years, and they have two children. Christene. and Keven. Maynard has been self-employed in the water conditioning industry for the past 20 years He is a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Wyoming, of which he has served as an elder for three years. Also, a Sunday School Teacher for more than 10 years, and has helped with dif­ ferent committees. He has also worked with the Michigan Quarter Horse Association as a director, chairman, and has served on other committees He is a member of The Dorr Business Association and a life member of the American Legion He is a graduate of Godwin Heights Birthday — October 14th — BROOKE HOLZHAUSEN Love... Mom & Dad and Family High School. Grand Rapids and has served his country in the U.S. Armed Services with honor from 1958 to 1964 Maynard's record in Lionism is most outstanding He has steadily risen through the ranks of The Dorr Twp Lions Club both in service and responsibility for the past 13 years Beginning as a direc­ tor™ 1979. he has served the Dorr Twp. Club with distinc­ tion as a five time 100 percent secretary, four time 100 per­ cent president, treasurer, tailtwister, twice bulletin editor, and three years as lion tamer He has served on many different committees and has been the clubs chairman for: mint, twice coloring book — selling over 600 books one year being the top fund raiser. Sight and Conservation, twice Halloween candy, twice cir­ cus. twice membership, twice White Cane, drug awareness, senior social, and Leo. Maynard has received the following awards: Lion of the Year, three in 83. Master Key and 13 consecutive annual Gov. Jim Maynard Perfect Attendance In the past 13 years Maynard attended most state and district conventions of 1IC 1. He has taken eyes to Michigan Eye-Bank and Transplantation Center, and has attended the 1988. and 1993 International conven­ tion. Maynard is a Melven Jones Fellow and a Michigan Eye-Bank •500” member Dates set for TK senior high parents meetings Jessica Ann Bennett and George Otis Replogle were united in marriage Saturday. Aug. 14. at the Freeport United Brethren Church. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bennett of Freeport Parents of the groom are Mr and Mrs. Gor­ don Replogle of Middleville Matron of honor was Mindy Lake, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Sonja Webb and Mindy Soloman. friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Holly Jenkins, niece of the groom. Best man was Mark Shriver, friend ofthe groom. Groomsmen were Jake Ben­ nett, cousin of the bride; Gor­ dy Replogle, brother of the groom. Junior groomsman was Jason Bennett, brother of the bride. The guests were ushered in by Joel Aldrich, brother of the bride and David Replogle, brother of the groom. Bruce Bennett and Joan Patnaude were master and mistress of ceremonies. Cindy Jenkins attended the guest book. The wedding was catered by Joey Patnaude. cousin of the bode, from Rhode Island. After a honeymoon at Mackinaw Island, the couple now **vcs ‘n Hastings. Vinson-Stone to be united Several dates have been set for meetings of the Thomapple Kellogg senior parents. They are scheduled for Oct. 18. Nov 8. and Dec. 13 which are all Mondays The meetings are set for 7 p.m. in the home economics room at the high school. Thank You... ...for such a great response to our 3rd Anniversary Open House! True Value Homes will continue to offer a — FREE Custom Barn from “Barns by Bob” with the purhease of any , ■ stock unit through g 7 < HU October. -----^.2^-;------------------ CALL SANDRA AT:----------------- . TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 ,n Ci<,er MiU viUa9e 11 A Community of Carefree *—Manu^actur*d Homes. 812 RIVER BEND LANE MIDDLEVILLE Elliott Lee Vinson Jr., a resident of the Lake Odessa community for 18 years is an­ nouncing his engagement to Candice L. Stone of Vermontville. Mr. Vinson is employed al Twin City Foods as heat operator-trainee and repair­ man for the Mara-Pack line. Ms. Stone is employed at the Addisons North Inn Restaurant as a meal enjoy­ ment expert. The couple have a Friday, Oct. 15, 1993, wedding plan­ ned. It is to be held at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church on M-66 at Barnum Road with Pastor George Speas and Pastor Brian Allbright officiating. There is an open invitation to the reception to be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 15. at the Barry County Expo Grounds at 5778 N Middleville Road (M-37) outside Hastings. This open invitation is to in­ clude friends and acquain­ tances the couple have in the Lake Odessa area, who can drop in and wish them good luck and continued happiness Melissa Martin and Michael Myers were united in mar­ riage Saturday. May I, at the First Baptist Church in Ionia. Parents of the couple are Gary and Karen Martin of Ionia and Lon and Cheryl Myers of Middleville. Jamesons to mark 25 years Harold and Mary Lou Jameson will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniver­ sary on Oct. 12 with their children, Kim and Jeff. Al the couple's request, there will not be an open house, but they will be atten­ ding dinner at Mountain Jacks with their family. Harold and Mary Lou were married in Hastings and have resided at 7381 Fry Road, Lake Odessa, (48849) for the past 25 years. Cards are welcome, and their family would like to congratulate them and wish them the best for the future Thornapple Florals - Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising Message He<e • 795-3345 • Bafet 5 word* tor ‘175 then KX p®r T. Wm. HeHeran. C.P.M.. Property Mgmt. Inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 Martin - Myers are united •ord M yaw pay to odvonc®, yo« Krt 50‘ Mtog charg® * Fnday al 4 00 pjn new location is... 1045 ARLINGTON (in Pastoors Market) on M-37, Middleville Same Phone: 795-3331 NEW HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 8:30 am to 6 00 p m. Fri. 8:30 a m. - 8 p m ; Sat 8 30 a m. - 5 p.m. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 12, 1993 I Page 7 Middleville Rotary’s spaghetti supper Friday The Middleville Rotary Club will hold its annual spaghetti supper Friday. Oct. 15. The supper has become a I rad inon for the club and it has been held in conjuction with band night and the final home football game of the season, according the Rotarian Roger Timmerman Cost for the meal, which in­ cludes spaghetti, coleslaw, garlic toast and a beverage, is S4 for those age 12 and over Children under 12 eat free when accompanied by a pay ing adult. TK band night set Friday TK National Honor Society officers named The Thornapple Kellogg High School Notional Honor Society officers have been elected. They are (from left) Megan Middleton. treasurer; Carrita Ingersol, vice president; Josh Parker, president; and Sarah Beute, secretary. Jackie Hoover is the group's faculty advisor. CHS Visions and Volunteers class sponsors AIDS Awareness J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia High School Visions and Volunteers class is sponsoring an AIDS Awareness Week Oct. 25-29 to educate students about the HIV virus and the AIDS disease itself The program also is intend­ ed to dispel myths about AIDS that still persist in the minds of many students and the public in general Though the information to be presented during the week has been approved by the Caledonia Schools’ Health and Reproductive Committee, parental permission still is re­ quired for students to attend the programs and see the videos planned for the week. Letters explaining the pro­ gram have been sent to all parents At the bottom of the letter is a place for parents to sign, indicating their students have permission to attend the programs The signed permision slips should he returned to the students' second macro teachers by Monday. Oct. 25 On that day, a brief outline of the week’s activities will be presented immediately after the CHS News broadcast. Then on Tuesday, the video “Aids 101” will be aired dur­ ing advisory. 9:35 to 10:30 am. On Wednesday. Christy Noskey will speak to the students about losing her brother to AIDS Her talk and discussion will be held in the Performing Arts Center at 10:40 a.m. That evening at 7 p.m., Christy's parents. Gregg and Kathy Noskey . also will speak to the community about their personal experience with AIDS and the loss of their son. Area residents are invited to attend this program, which will be held in the high school cafeteria. During advisory on Thurs­ day, students will see a video on AIDS by Dr. James Dob­ son, and then on Friday a panel of experts will answer questions from CHS students during a program beginning at 12:35 p.m. Included on the panel will be two CHS students. Brett Long and Angie Wilkinson, who have been trained as "Peer Educators.” Any questions or concerns about the week's programs should be directed to either Chris Koryto or Ruth Grinstead at the high school, 891-8129. The Thomapple Kellogg High School band and seventh- and eighth-grade bands will put on a show at halftime of the final home football game Friday. Oct. 15. The high school band will present its complete perfor­ mance of "The Phantom of the Opera.” which was taken to a marching festival today. (Tuesday. Oct. 12). The middle school com­ bines the seventh- and eighth­ grade bands for band night This year’s band is the largest from the middle school since only the two grades have marched. The band of 198 instrumen­ talists will be led by three drum majors and 20 flags as they do their renditions of the Beatles' “Eleanor Rigby” and the theme from "Robin Hood.” Halloween^ Costume Fabrics, Patterns & Prints ____ ___ Christmas Fabric from the best manufacturers AT THE BEST PRICES. from your local dealer.., MOMrPOP'S Whirl 01 AFWANCfS Our every day prices are lower than all our competition! Our sale prices even get their attention...Ask your neighbors. 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945-9673 Featuring Predominently C.E. and Whirlpool. ✓ Best Prices ✓Best Products ✓Immediate Timed Deiaer.es ✓ Full Factory Warranties ✓No Gimmicky Sen, ce Contracts, Pick-up Charges, Hidden Extras or Warranty Cancelations on Sale Items ✓ Pck-up of Cd Merchandise Including Gas Hook-ups ✓Beat or Meet All Competitors Sale Pricing MOMgPOP'S APpmscEs 795-8950 1300'Sc:_:h of Gav.n Che.r. Hours: Mon Thurs 8-5 30; Fri 8-7, Sat. 9-5 30 W PUMPKIN WORLD '93 \ at S&S Farm Market \ Inside the greenhouse where the temperature is pleasant. ’ 1 / Now thru Sunday., Oct. 31 • Cost Only 75’ per person f — Special Events Every Saturday — Oct. 16 - Teunessen's Miniature Horses • Story Teller at 2-3-4 p.m. - Delores Dipp Oct. 23 - Cross's Whispering Hill Top Acres*Story Teller at 2-3-4 p.m. - Jennifer Ivinskas Oct. 30 - S&S's Own "Sassy" & Chicken Friends (Pot Bellied Pig) 1 i Story Teller at 2-3-4 p.m. - Delores Dipp Call for more information \ ■ \ S&S Farm Market Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 am-6 pm; Open Sun. 12 noon-5 pmJ \ 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) Z (Located only 3 miles south of Middleville on M-37) \\ V Phone 795-9758 J , SQUASH - 8 Delicious varieties to choose from! Northern Spy • Ida Red Jonathan • Red Delicious Cortland • McIntosh Golden Delicious NEW! APPLE DONUTS Made here fresh everyday? APPLE CIDER In Our Jug — or save money with your own jug. Excellent flavor k freshness no preservatives. BARTLETT PEARS OVER 135 NEW APPLIANCES ON DISPLAY 500 Arlington .M-37i Middle*. e* E MR. J SEWING MACHINE REPAIR Come to ... EMPIRES NEW '•* APPLIANCES 1 Quilt Classes Tues., Oct. 12*7-9 pm $10.00 — Four Lessons Cad for sign up HULST CLEANERS PICK UP STATION ] YOU THE BEST BUYS... Rotary again will have two serving lines to provide faster service. Serving times will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg High School cafeteria Proceeds from the dinner are used to fund three scholar­ ships. Diamond Jubilee. Gerald Page and Floyd Wells Each of the $500 scholar­ ships is awarded to TK seniors who have been selected by Rotary and the high school faculty and staff W Monday 11 to 8 Tuesday Thu?sda> Fnday 11 to 6. Wednesday 1! w> 8 Saturday 9 k> 3 HARDY MUMS S & S Farm Market AND GREENHOUSE 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON -SAT 9 to e SUN 12 to 5 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 12, 1993 CHS musicians picked for area orchestral groups Aaron Priskorn and Sara Poll were selected to ploy this season in the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony. Participating in area musical organizations this year are CHS orchestra members Aaron Buys (left), Kim Schmidtke, Laura Schmidtke, Jason Buys, Pete Cotton and Michelle Nederhoed. by Barbara Gall — GRAND OPENING — Tender Moments GIFTS and CRAFTS Now accepting quality crafts and clothing consignments. 9950 CHERRY VALLEY AVENUE CALEDONIA PLAZA Call — 891-9850 Staff Writer Six Caledonia High School orchestra students have earned places in select area musical organizations, and two others participate in a specialized youth musical program. Chosen by audition, CHS senior Sara Poll (string bass) and sophomore Aaron Priskorn (trumpet) this year are performing with the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony for their third and first seasons, respectively Caledonia Orchestra Direc­ tor Pete DeLille said that the GR Youth Symphony is com­ prised of many of the most ad­ vanced orchestral performers in the West Michigan area. After their auditions, the St. Cecilia Junior Symphony Or­ chestra selected CHS sophomore Jason Buys (trumpet) to perform with that organization, while the St. Cecilia String Orchestra chose CMS seventh-graders Aaron Buys (cello) and Kim Schmid­ tke (violin) and CHS sophomore Laura Schmidtke (cello.) 945-5110 or 1-800-875-2525 128 East Court Sreet. Hastings Monday-Fnda> 8-5 Saiurd*. 8 30-12 Noon have won awards through the competitions sponsored by the association program "All of these students have worked hard to achieve this level of musicianship.'* com mented DeLille. ‘‘Our orchestra gnnips here at Caledonia also benefit from their involvement with these fine area programs." Couple to appear in concert at Leighton Church Sunday, Oct. 17 Jim and Shirley Thomas will be in concert at 9:30 a m. Sunday. Oct. 17, at the Leighton United Methodist Church. Jim and Shirley Tubbs are 1978 graduates of Olivet University, in Kankakee, 111. Upon graduation, Jim began a business career with General Foods Corp, and Shirley began a career in engineering physics at a Chicago area nuclear facility. However, in 1984, they began a full-time concert ministry. Since then, their concerts have taken them to 46 states and 15 denomina­ tions, as audiences enjoy their softer-blend of inspirational music. They have recorded three albums, and Jim has written many of their songs, which now are being perform­ ed by several solo and group Shopping trip planned for Nov. 13 ICS TRAVEL Also participating in St. Cecilia programs are pianists Pete Cotton and Michelle Nederhoed. who perform with the St. Cecilia Music Associa­ tion Piano Clubs. These clubs meet monthly throughout the school year and encourage members to perform for each other at least several times a year, the students explained. Both also The Lowell Caledonia and Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education Consortium will host a bus trip to Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall in Gurnee, 111 . Nov 13. Anyone interested in spen­ ding the day “shopping til you drop’ may reserve a seat to get Christmas shopping done for less The bus parts Saturday. Nov. 13, at 6:45 am and will return by midnight. Cost for the trip is $38. To RSVP, call 795-3397 (T.K ) or 891-8117 (Caledonia > by Oct 29. artists throughout the U.S. and Canada. Their three daughters, Evie, 14, Marcie II, and Jamie 8, delight audiences with a musical presentation in nearly every concert. The church's location is 4180 2nd St Caledonia call 891-8028. Jim and Shirley Thomas VALUABLE COUPON :: "TOP QUALITY SERVICE AT A LOW PRICE” d KEY CLEANING SERVICES 10% Off CARPET CLEANING COMPLETE JANITORIAL SERVICE 803 W STATE • HASTINGS • STEAM EXTRACTION • CARPET UPHOLSTERY CLEANING • FABRIC PROTECTION • DEODORIZING 948-8381 TOM FRITH • DAVE McWILLIAMS. CO OWNERS VALUABLE COUPON �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 12, 1993 I Page 9 Obituaries Freeport Elevator adds new delivery service to business Dr. Albert E. Dahlman-------------------HASTINGS - Dr. Albert E. Dahlman, 70, of 123 1/2 West Center Street, Hastings, passed away Friday, October 1, 1993 at his residence. Dr. Dahlman was born on March 30, 1923 in Spring Lake, the son of Eric and Amanda (Byberneit) Dahl­ man. He was raised in the Spring Lake Area and attended schools there, graduating in 1942 from Spring Lake High School. He served over seven years in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge he attended the National College of Chiroprac­ tic in Chicago. He was married to Ruth A. Thomas on November 27, 1965. Dr. Dahlman came to Hast­ ings in 1963, where he prac­ ticed for 28 years, retiring in 1992. Prior to coming to Hast­ ings he practiced in Spring Lake for several years. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing and golf. He was a member of Hast­ ings Grace Lutheran Church, the Church men’s club, Hast­ ings Lions Cub, Hastings American Legion Post. Dr. Dahlman is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter and husband, Beth and Don Dennie of Hastings; sister and brotherin-law, Vivian and Roger Boll­ ing of Spring Lake; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Delores Dahlman of Spring Lake; aunt, Ruth Girocco of Traverse City; several nieces William H. Snyder KALAMAZOO - William H. Snyder, 63, of 8310 Kala­ mazoo SE, passed away Friday, October 1, 1993. He was bom on March 2, 1930 in Gaines Township, the son of Homer Snyder and Edna Fisher Snyder. He was a farmer. He was a June A. (Steen) Green-------------------------GRAND RAPIDS-June A. (Steen) Green, 76, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 1993 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Green was born on October 13, 1916 in Kalama­ zoo, the daughter of Frank W. and Fern A. (Hoyt) Steen. She was raised in Middlevil­ le and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1934. She was married to George Tange on September 26, 1940. Later she married Raymond Green and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Green was employed at Steketee’s in Grand Rapids as Sales Clerk. She attended the First Baptist Church. and nephews. Dr. Dahlman is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kenneth Dahlman. Funeral services were held Monday, October 4, at the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial Spring Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Luthe­ ran Church or Barry Commun­ ity Hospice. Arrangements were matte by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mrs. Green is survived by two daughters, Karen (Jim) Budde of Grand Rapids, Connie (Bill) Newberry of Grand Rapids; five grandchil­ dren, Jennifer, Leslie, David Budde, Lisa, Laura Newberry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Fem Steen. Graveside services were held Thursday, October 7 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middle­ ville with Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. JOHN DEERE veteran of United States Marine Corporation, Corporal (Korea). Mr. Snyder is survived by son, Douglas Snyder of Byron Center; brother, Robert and Lorraine Snyder of Dorr; sister, Ruth and Joe Martin of Hastings; aunt, Mrs. Ruby DeLoff of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Monday, October 4, at Caledo­ nia Funeral Chapel with Reverend Richard Raab offi­ ciating. Burial Blain Cemetery. Wilbur (Bill) Vern Cook-----------ARIZONA - Wilbur (Bill) Vern Cook of 10836 North 114th Avenue, Youngstown, Arizona, passed away Friday, October 1, 1993 Mr. Cook was bom on November 13,1924, the son of Vernon and Lila Cook of Caledonia. He is survived by his wife, Kay, step-mother, Mildred Cook and four sons: Robert of Apache Junction, Arizona, David of Hastings, Bruce of Middleville, and Brian of Texas. At his request, cremation has taken place and no funeral or memorial service will be held. We Can Match Our Parts to Most Brands Equipment, Inc. Located on M-40 at 141st Ave. Holland (2 mi. South of 1-196) ..A -------- 751-5141 Hours. 7.30-5 00 Monday-Friday 7:30-3:00 Saturday by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Freeport Elevator customers now can have their orders delivered right to their homes. Jim Decker, owner of the elevator, has added delivery of bagged products to better meet the needs of his customers "We know that a lot of our customers don’t always have the time to get over here, and others may have trouble lif­ ting the bagshe said. Charges for delivery are 25 cents per bag if the order is under $40 Delivery is free for purchases over that amount. Kurt Blakely will make (he delivery runs. He graduated last spring and has worked at the elevator on a part time basis through coop. Deliveries are scheduled by area. They will be made to Freeport and Alto on Mon days. Hastings on Tuesdays. Clarksville and luike Odessa on Wednesdays. Caledonia and Middleville on Thursdays, and Woodland and Woodbury on Fridays "I think that people with bad back problems, older peo­ ple. and those who don't have the time or the truck to haul it themselves can really use a service like this," Ikxker said. For more information <»n the program, call 765 8421 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 WHAT'S THE BIG SECRET Color by the professionals at New Design ! Historic Bowens Mills sponsors Photo Contest NOW SERVING THE CALEDONIA AREA WITH LOCAL. DAILY PARTS DROP OFF SITE. CALL US FOR DETAILS! Freeport Elevator owner Jim Decker passes the keys to the new truck to Kurt Blakely who will be making deliveries. This is a new. additional service offered by the elevator. Historic Bowens Mills will sponsor its firsi annual Photo Conte si on October 23-24 as part of the “It's Cider Time Festival” activities. The contest is open io all photographers. There will be several categories including: The Mill, The Pioneer Park, It’s Cider Time Festivals, and The Mills People. The dead­ linefor entries is October 20th. There will be cash prizes. The Old Mill is a Slate Historic Site, built in 1864, and is dedicated to preserving the past for future gnerations to enjoy. Each fall, festivals are held in September and October to help u ith The Mill’s support and up-keep. Group tours may be made by appointment. Contest entry forms and Festival date sheets are avail­ able at The Mill or by calling (616) 795-7530. Historic Bowens Mills is located in the heart of beautiful Y ankee Springs tow nship, just 2 mites north of the Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park, off Briggs Road sexy. Let us educate you to the endless possibilities of hair color in the 90 s with a free consultation. No obligation, no appointment necessary. Even a small change can make a big difference! At New Design your business is important and you should expect no less than first class service. Experience the New Design difference. New Customers Only/Explres October 30, 1993 ‘NEWKesTCN’fi" HillcREST MaIL • 142Nd Ave Dorr • 681 9955 NEW DESIGN CAledoNiA YilbqE Centre (IVL57) • 891 9257 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 12, 1993 Freeport women move into maledominated trash removal field by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Two Freeport women have stepped over a barrier into a field dominated by men Daryle Forbes and Lani Forbes (they are sisters-in­ law) have started their own trash removal and recycling business called Select Sanitation. They debated over the name and even considered some “goofy”' ones that pointed to them being women “We want to build a substantial business." said Daryle. “We felt that the name should reflect what our business is. not that we are women Last Tuesday was their first day of operation The fact that they are women was very noticable when they dumped their trash at the Kent County landfill “It was kind of funny." said Daryle “All the rest of the people were men. and when they saw that we were women, they did double takes Neither of them were sur- A CURIOUS RACCOON ...watched as we put up the For Sale sign. Ap­ proximately 189 acres available, just 20 minutes from Grand Rapids. If you ever thought of building you'll love this country pro­ perty. This is a chance to make all your labors worthwhile. Owner is willing to split property. Awaiting your inspection! VALARIE YARGER Cornerstone Realty, Inc. (616) 948 8049 or 765-3369 ||r-'! ■■..................................................... -------- —■. PACKER Grand Rapids retail packaging firm desires motivated and dependable team players for part time packer positions. Flexible 2- or 3-day schedules to accommodate your needs Com­ petitive wages in family-oriented company Ap­ plications accepted from 10:00 a m. to 3 00 p m. at DISPLAY PACK, INC. 1340 Monroe Ave.. Grand Rapids. Ml ................. -- ' ' ~ «x prised by their reception, but they were quick to point out that they had started their business for more concrete reasons Lam and Dary le explained that they had a strong interest in running their own business and that they wanted to work as a team It needed to based out of the home They both love being out­ doors and wanted to do physical work. They were accustomed to doing heavy lifting from working on a farm. “We thought that there really wasn’t much difference in lifting garbage cans or a I(XKpound bag of pig food." said Lani. Daryle and Lani started the business for additional income. Their husbands, Steve and J.D., have been very suppor­ tive and take car of any mechanical work on the truck. J.D. was the one who spot­ ted just the right truck in Spr­ ing Lake for the business. That was in late August The ladies developed a marketing plan to spread the word. On the first day. they already had 30 customers. This week’s run will have at least 40 They have set 50 as their goal by Nov. I Select has a broad service area, including Alto, Caledonia. Dutton. Freeport. Hastings and Middleville * “As the business grows, we will do pickups two days a week, one in Barry County and one in Kent." said Lani. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 18, 1993, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed amendment in the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. If adopted, the proposed ordinance would amend the Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance in the following respects: 1. Amend Section 3.6 regarding the basis for determin­ ing the depth of the minimum required front yard. 2. Amend Section 3.25 concerning the keeping of pets and livestock in the A, R-R, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts. 3. Amend the A Agricultural District to include kennels when authorized as a special land use by the Planning Com­ mission and Township Board. 4. Amend Section 9.8 to provide that permitted uses that require more than four motor vehicle parking spaces per lot or parcel of land shall be subject to the site plan review provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 5. Add other provisions relating to the application of the site plan review provisions of Chapter XVIII. 6. Amend Section 3.5 and 14.5(c) regarding required tur­ ning areas on access roads. 7. Amend Section 16.5 in its entirety to provide design standards for special land uses for kennels. Amend other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. All in­ terested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment. Dated: September 24, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Lani Forbes (left) and Daryle Forbes don their trash collecting gear including coveralls, boots, and what they refer to as their "toxic waste gloves. Select Sanitation customers also get free curbside recycl­ ing for clear glass, plastic and newspapers, something that some companies w ill not pick up. They also offer one-time removal service, as well as an incentive plan for customers located on private roads. "If all of the residents on a private road sign up. we reduce our rates by $1 per month." explained Daryle “People on private roads usually don’t like the idea of a lot of trucks coming and go­ ing.” Lani explained. "Our truck is smaller than most gar­ bage trucks and it wouldn’t be as noisy or cause as much wear on the road.” Lani and Daryle are Correction — Greg Bugbee is associate pastor for New Community Church in Grand Rapids. His church affiliation listed in an article in the Oct. 5 issue of the Sun & News was incorrect. Summary of Minute* Special Meeting CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL October 4. 1993 The Special Meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President at 7:00 with all members pre­ sent. Several guests were also present. Tom Newhof went thru the Water System Master Plan for the Village of Caledonia and ex­ plained it very thoroughly. Many questions were asked and answered. Jim White explained possible financing programs. The Village, because of the low income of the residents, is eligi­ ble for FHA Grant for 55% of the cost of the project with the re­ mainder at a low interest 40 year loan. The water committee will meet with the Financial advisor on Friday. A decision about Village participation in the Glen Valley/School water system must be made soon. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to grant permission for the Homecoming Parade on October 8. Carried Meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (350) Char~er Township Of Caledonia shooting for 150 customers by Christmas. "Eventually, we will hire additional help and probably get another truck.” said Daryle. “But. we ll keep our smaller one. too. ” Anyone interested in getting more information can call I-am Forbes at 765 5385 or Daryle Forbes at 765-9938. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date: October 21, 1993 Time: 7.30 P.M Place Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N Briggs, Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose: To consider request from John A Baar to rezone property on N Patterson Rd. from Agricultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan Legal Description: A parcel of land In the Northwest one quarter of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 7, thence South 225 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence East 300 feet, thence South 150 feet, thence West 300 feet, thence North 150 feet to the place of beginning. Owner of Record: John A. Baar 7732 Tree Swallow Dr., Grand Rapids 49508 Material pertaining to the above subject may be examin ed at the township hall by appointment with the clerk. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 < Jjy 1 ______y Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Z—,Ar *** Co^tr” CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 20, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan the Township Board of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget of the Township of Caledonia for fiscal year of 1994 A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, dur­ ing regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing on the proposed budget and be heard with regard to the matter PATRICIA SNYDER, Township Clerk Dated: October 4. 1993 (355) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 12, 1993 I Page b s m n ■ m n * ki1 j n! m b i m n ■ lvj n i w brtt ‘Toadly Awesome Trojan’ awards recognize students’ good deeds by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Most students wouldn't want to be called “toadly” anything But that's not the case for Thomapple Kellogg Middle School students At TKMS. getting a slip naming a student a ‘Toadly Awesome Trojan” is part of the schools student recogni­ tion program “Throughout the week, students who are caught doing something exceptional are given a Toadly Awesome Tro­ jan slip," explained Karen Secord in the middle school counseling office. The slips are put into a box and on Friday, two of them are drawn out and announced over the public address system. The two students get a free two-liter bottle of Coke and get to choose one item from the prize box. Hats, stickers, movie passes, pencils, and even an autographed picture of coun­ try group Alabama are just a 5 3 S $ Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St., Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 Thornoppie Kellogg Middle School students ore recognized for good deeds that they do in the course of the school year. Each week, students' names are drown for the "Toadly Awesome Trojan" award. Dave Romey, an eighth grader, and Amy Dykstra, a sixth groder, choose their prize. few ol the prizes. Several businesses have contributed, including Coca Cola Bottling. Amoco Oil, Studio 28. Dairy Queen. Mary Kay Cosmetics. Burger King, the Chicago Bulls. B F. Goodrich. Dallas Cowboys. Ford Motor Co . the Detroit Lions. Hastings City Bank, the Cinema. McDonald's. Country Fresh Dairy. The Bushwacker and Alabama The middle school parents' group and TK community education have also made The Dental Assisting Board has announced that Debra Kilmartin of Middleville can now add the professional designation CDA. after her name. The letters denote her new status as a certified dental assistant, which was awarded to her on Sept. 15 after she — HOMES OF THE WEEK — Check these New Listings N2M1. HASTINGS NEW LISTING Cozy 3 plus bedroom. 1'A story home Has Home War ranty, updated electrical. 2 car garage & fenced-in yard. Priced below assessed value. Coll Koren 230 0266 toll free MH7M. MIDDLEVILLE NEW LIST­ ING - Three bedroom, 2 bath homo. Has cathedral coiling skylights and 8x10 storage shad. Located neor town Priced below appraisal. Call Deb 623 8357 F2M2. MIDDLEVILLE AREA Spa ck>us family rm. with bay lovely updated I arm bouse Pole born 24x40 plus two other large barns Four BR 1% bath on 2.3 acres. Call Deb 623 8357 — 1 donations. “What's fun about this is that there are no set rules about who is recognized.” ex­ plained Secord. 'And students like getting caught at something good that they've done.” Secord said that additional donations are welcome. Donors can contact Karen Secord at 795-3349 or mail items directly to: Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, 3885 Bender Road. Middleville. Mich . 49333, Attn Karen Sscoid Local woman certified as dental assistant SEE WHAT’S NEW IN FRAMES! 5 Y1MI-S. COLDWATER RIVER FRONTAGE 5 5 IO 11 ocros of beautiful rolling tarrain. Great building sites along w wildlife Coll Koran 795-9331 230-0266 C2MI-3. WAYLAND AREA TKs has it all 68 ocras of saclu sion w o sites ponds woods stream < just off 131 had passed a rigorous examination. Since the CDA program was established in 1948. some 100,000 dental assistants have been certified. The Dental Assisting National Board designs and administers the test, which gauges the work­ ing knowledge of the candidate. In addition to passing the test, consisting of some 300 questions, a candidate must meet certain eligibility re­ quirements of education and experience, depending on which certification he or she desires. The board offers cer­ tification not only for general chairside competence, but also for mastery of manage­ ment skills and in the techni­ ques of surgical assisting. As a certified dental assis­ tant, Kilmartin has demonstrated command of a number of subjects, such as prevention of disease transmission, materials, prevention and management of emergencies and radiation health and safety A variety of general chairside procedures to assist the dentist in pro­ viding patient care also has been mastered She is a graduate of the den­ tal assisting program at Grand Rapids Community College. 5 i Insui'Foam ISl CHIT SW S 5 Urethane Foam Sealant. Insulates, caulks, fills, & seals. 12 oz. 26617O/S1212-OKO-12) s 5 3M 3M MAIX IN USA USA indoor Wwdow Intuialor K« 51 5 5 42 x 62 I* Double Pack 42” x 62" Indixvr Window Insulation Kit. Apply to wood or vinyl. 268623/2120(1-12) Outside Window Insulation Kit. Stretches drum tight; wrinkle-free. 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Going over the bannister and down the ladder was the escape route for the students. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Education in Michigan Serving our Country - Chad E. Roetman Marine Pfc. Chad E. Roet man, a 1993 graduate of Caledonia High School, recently completed recruit training and was meritorious­ ly promoted to his present rank During the training cycle at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, recruits are taught the basics of battlefield sur­ vival, military daily routine and personal and professional standards. All recruits participate in an active physical conditioning program and gain proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline are emphasized throughout the cycle. He joined the Marine Corps in April 1993. Jason B. Hill Just One Of The 50 Million Americans Who Invests In U.S. Savings Bonds. Across the country, more and more .Americans are planning for the future of their children by busing U5. Savings Bonds. This Little League slugger gets a Savings Bond for each birthday. As he grows older, his Bonds grow in value. So he's not just getting a gift, he's getting an investment. Find out how U.S. Savings Bonds are making millions of American dreams a reality. Call 1 800 4 US BOND for more information. A pUbt* e et rtu* Marine Pfc. Jason B Hill, a 1992 graduate of Caledonia High School, recently receiv­ ed a Meritorious Mast. Hill was cited for outstan­ ding service while assigned with Marine Aircraft Support Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 18. 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Okinawa, Japan A Meritorious Mast is an official recognition from a Marine s commanding officer for superior individual perfor­ mance. It is issued in the form of a bulletin published throughout the command, and a copy is entered in the Manne's permanent service records. He joined the Marine Corps in May 1992. Anthony J. Stambach Anthony J. Stambach entered the United States Air Force Monday. Sept. 27, ac­ cording to SSgt Douglas Ellsworth, the Air Force recruiter in Wyoming, Mich. Upon graduation from the six-week basic military train­ ing at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas, he will receive technical training as a com­ munication computer systems control specialist and be assigned to an Air Force duty station Stambach is a 1993 graduate of ThornappleKellogg High School As a parent with four children in the public schools here in i Kent County. 1 deeply care about the kind of education our children receive. Last Wednesday. I had the opportunity to meet with constituents from all over Kent County who were concerned about our education situation We discussed the effects of Senate Bill 1. which eliminated property taxes as a means of funding our schools. This was an extraordinary measure. It should be looked at as a great oppor­ tunity to improve education and our tax structure. As 1 talked to students and parents. Senate Republicans had just finished a thorough. 15-hour caucus in which we discussed how our education system could be improved We understand that some schools are good. Others need dramatic improve ment But why not take this opportunity to make all schools better. Putting parents in charge of their child’s education will be a key element in our education reform plan and it begins with ex i panding choices. We propose each student receive a basic grant which will follow them to the public school of their choice. The main objective of introducing choice into our schools will be to put parents in charge. Funds will follow the child and focus on the family by giving them the grant, not the district. Districts that don’t want to open their schools to a choice system should not be required to do so. This is an im portant principle of local control. But a student or family should never be trapped in a district that does not serve them. There will be many districts who choose to open their doors. Charter schools should also be expanded, allowing for all kinds of creative options. Technology and business, the arts and advanced vocational skills are just some of the specialties, along with a core curriculum of reading, writing, mathematics and science, that can be taught at these schools. In order to pay for our schools, starting for the 1994-95 school year, we should make cuts throughout state government and shift the money to education In addition to these cost cut ting measures for state government, we will seek to make schools more efficient through cost-containment measures. These might include bureaucratic reductions, purchasing groups and other measures. All will seek to make our school system more efficient in order to deliver a better education to our children. Between now and December 31st. we will hammer out the tax replacement part of the education formula There are many options before the legislature. The amount of revenue replace ment needed will depend on how successful we are at cutting more government waste, bringing more money into the educa­ tion funding equation. The governor has proposed increasing the sales tax by 2-cents, which is dependent on voter approval, raising the stale cigarette tax 50 cents a pack, a 4-percent one time tax on home purchases, a reduction of local revenue sharing, an increase of half-a-percent in the Single Business Tax and a 16-mil I business property tax. An important goal of the funding plan is to bring less-well-off districts up without bringing the top spen­ ding district down. Those districts who currently spend more will have some local options to raise revenue to hold their districts harmless. These are all options that the legislature will consider. At this time no bi-partisan consensus exists, but that is what the legislature will focus on in the next three months. Immediately following the governor’s speech, 1 returned to my district to meet with groups of concerned parents I sat down with parents in their living rooms to get their input on what the governor and Legislature proposed Getting parental input has been the most valuable part of this entire endeavor 1 appreciate everybody from Kent County who came to Lan­ sing last week and the hospitality of those who held meetings in their homes with me. Also, thanks to the more than 2(XXJ respondents who took the time to complete education questionaanes. many with attached letters and other comments. I’m looking forward to continuing to listen to your needs and con­ cerns as we embark on the most important journey undertaken dunng my time in the Michigan Senate Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto, where he farms 400 acres. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 12, 1993 / Page 13 Middleville planners OK zoning changes by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended several zoning changes and passed them on to the Village Council for final consideration The commission s decisions were made after holding four public hearings last Tuesday The topic for the first hear­ ing was to change the village's master plan land use map to accomodate the zoning changes One of the hearings dealt with rezoning five lots along Grand Rapids Street that were recently annexed from Thor­ napple Township Those lots are located in a strictly residential setting and the commission is requesting R I (low density, single fami­ ly) zoning. The other changes involve properly located between Irv­ ing and State Road The northern most parcel involved is zoned as L-1 (light industrial), but it already has a house on it The recommendation is that it be rezoned to R-2 (medium density, single family) The other property which is located east of Irving Road has zoning of I-1 and R-2 The planning commission recommends that all of that be zoned to R-3 (high density residential). Chapter Township Of Caledonia That designation would allow fur a triplex that already exists on the property. The last public hearing look up a request from Rick and Virginia Sines to construct a duplex on their property at 138 Irving Road An old. run down house was removed from the lot The commission approved their permit A change in the wording of an ordinance regulating mobile homes outside of mobile home parks also will be brought to the council Village Planner Mark VanderPloeg told the commis­ sion that current language in the ordinance could be con­ sidered discrimination Caledonia, Michigan 49316 At his recommendation, the commission changed the or­ dinance to include all single family dwellings, regardless to how they were built The final item on the agenda was to set another public hear­ ing for the Nov. 5 meeting The rezoning request in­ volves property at 419 Third St . where a new duplex was built recently . This property was rezoned to R-3 from commercial late last year. The rezoning request for a I-1 district would only affect the parcel that has a single family home on it. The owners would like to start a bridal shop in that house. Charter Township Of Caledonia KOK BUILDERS We Build to Suit! (616) 698*6342 (616) 792-4398 Mobile 490-5543 Help with Prints & Layouts. Caledonia. Michigan 4S3i 6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: Ken Kremm APPLICANT: Special land use to allow a third accessory building pur­ REQUEST: suant to Section 3.11 (d), and a special land use to allow a residential accessory building in excess of 576 sq. ft. pursuant to Section 3.11 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance. 8585 76th St. LOCATION. PP# 41-23-11-451-005 PUBLIC HEARING October 18, 1993 DATE: 7:30 P.M. TIME: Caledonia Township/Village Hall LOCATION: 250 Maple St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 All Information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal busines hours Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission (351) Dated: October 8, 1993 Char'er Township Of Caledonia Caledonia. Michigan 49316 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: James B. Steketee APPLICANT: Special land use to allow a residential accessory REQUEST building in excess of 1200 sq. ft. pursuant to Section 3.11 (c) of the zoning ordinance. 7237 Kraft Ave LOCATION: PP# 41-23-07-400-018 PUBLIC HEARING October 18, 1993 DATE: 7:30 P.M TIME: Caledonia Township/Village Hall LOCATION: 250 Maple St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St.. Caledonia during normal busines hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices. P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission (354) Dated: October 8, 1993 The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: Ken Kremm APPLICANT. Special land use for a home occupation to allow a REQUEST: traveling salesman business pursuant to Section 7.3(c) and Section 3.35 of the Zoning Ordinance. 8585 - 76th St. LOCATION: PP# 41-23-11-451-005 PUBLIC HEARING October 18, 1993 DATE. 7:30 P.M. TIME: LOCATION: Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal busines hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission (352) Dated: October 8, 1993 Char’er Township Of Caledonia Caledonia. Michigan 49316 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT. REQUEST. LOCATION: Charles Reimann Special land use to allow a residential accessory building in excess of 1200 sq. ft. pursuant to Section 3.11 (c) of the zoning ordinance. 9433 - 76th St. PP# 41-23-12-400-042 PUBLIC HEARING October 18, 1993 DATE: 7.30 P.M. TIME: Caledonia Township/Village Hall LOCATION: All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal busines hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission (353) Dated. October 8, 1993 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October AZ 1993 Water presentation left many questions unanswered Township still operates on less than one mill Dear editor: This is in response to the letter from Fred Fleischmann in last week's Sun and News. His “facts" on the taxes that the Township of Caledonia receives are way off base His “facts" state five times more than the township ac­ tually receives in taxes. I sure would like to know where he gets his “facts" from Our millage is .79333 mills for taxes collected in the township. The way this should be figures is: $175,503 (SEV for 1993). Multiply that by .0007933 equals $139,226.53 for taxes collected in the township not $700,000. $1.39,226.53 is what the Township will collect, for taxes in 1993. If you question this, look on last winter's tax bill and see how much you paid in township taxes. Take your 1992 SEV and multiply that by 0008313 (which was the 1992 millage) and you will get what you paid in township taxes (i.e. $50,000 SEV multiply by .0008313 equals $41.57 in township taxes. This example is to show you that I am not just throwing numbers at you as some peo pic do). As for the additional township wide tax increase of $605,000 or $97.70 per per son. I’m not sure what Mr Fleischmann is talking about What library service is he thinking of* Is be talking about a district library9 What is the Township Board sup­ pose to be supporting9 That I know of. the Caledonia Township Board, has taken no action on suppor­ ting any additional cost to the township taxpayers at this time. As for depleting its reserve with a new building, where did this information come from? We used our one half of the money from the sale of the old building as a down pay ment on the new building and we are making payments with public improvement funds that cannot be used for general operation Many taxpayers have come in and expressed their deep appreciation of the building that we have built at such low costs, knowing how much we had outgrown the old office and needed a new one Have we become poor? Yes. Try to run a township on $139,226.00 in taxes. As you saw in my example above, each time our SEV goes up, our millage goes down. Were you aware of this? “Facts” are: We have never asked for an override of the Headlee Amendment, we have just taken the rollback Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems £ KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 To the editor: The Caledonia Village Council held public hearings this past Monday on the pro­ posed new water system. The visiting press and five citizens were told at the meeting s start that no ques tions were permitted until after the engineer s presenta­ tion and the attorney and council had discussed the matter The press left at 8 p.m and citizens began leaving at 8:30. At 9:45. with only two citizens remaining and the council wanting to go home, the floor was opened to the public. With the press leaving ear­ ly. I think public input was filibustered in this matter Sadly, it was obvious mot of the council members had not read or understood the report. The following questions were not covered in the engineer’s proposal or during the coun­ cils questioning 1. Per the 1989 water survey. 86 of 236 village homes have one of four water problems: iron (44). sodium (13), nitrates (22) and chloride (7). The high nitrate and chloride levels on and around Church Street, Mr. Newhoff explained, are actual health risks for old people and children. It was not noted these elements are primary components of farm fertilizer, and there may be a local pollution source of the pro­ blem the council should address 2. The report's cost sum­ mary for the entire project totals $2,080,000 Assuming a federal grant of 55 percent is available (though not assured), this leaves $936,000 to be paid by 236 homes at 5 % percent over 40 years. Total principle and interest on this note would be $2.25 million, or $4,700 per house. No cost comparisons to similar pro­ jects was done. How does this project cost compare to similar projects? 3. Why weren’t the costs of acquiring rights of way in the village included in the cost detail, and what are they? '^Middle villa Lanes Bowl with the New AUTOMATIC SCORERS ^MOONLIGHT MADNESS jt: — Every Saturday Night — Time: 11:30 p.m. • Cost *16.00 Per Couple SUNDAY EARLY BIRD BOWLING 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Cost $1.25 • Every Sunday • WANTED • LEAGUE BOWLERS for the new Wednesday 9:15 p.m. wj'l Couples League 1 Couple r-Z Per Team . Sunday 6:30 p.m. Every other week s Mixed Couples League, Individual and Team Openings —Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 for More information J >4 MIDDLE VILLA LANES on M-37 North of Middleville • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • fees Is this cost based on the $2.08 million figure (an addi­ tional $500,000). and why is it so high? 9. What is the capacity of the aquifer the system is draw ing from and its expected life? What guarantees do we have neighboring shallower wells won’t be sucked dry? 10. This system is supposed to support three schools. Mr. Baker's 205 new residences and 236 current homes. It is proposed the village pays for 50 percent of the construction costs. Mr. Baker stated he believes the village should pay 70 percent. How are the allocation of construction costs being determined9 11. Did Mr. Baker establish the escrow fund and obtain the state consent order, as re­ quired prior to drilling last month9 12. Was the new middle school storm'sanitary sewer location resolved with the Department of Health prior to TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Oct. 7 — McFall had it’s Lady Bug Lift Off: This begins their insect unit. Oct. 11 — MEAP testing at Page. Oct. 12 —MEAP testing for 7th graders. PSAT test for High School juniors. Oct. 13 — McFall is visited by the much enjoyed “Bugman ” Middle School pictures today, send your order and money. Oct. 14 — MEAP for 7th graders. Meteorologist Bill Steffen visits Mrs. LaVoie’s 8th grade class. Middle School reception planned in cafeteria for Student of the Month. Oct. 15 — High School MEAP testing. It’s Band Night at the football game Oct. 18 — Welcome new Page principal. Mr. Bukala! Dismissal at 10:45 for Middle and High Schools. Parent/Teacher conference at Middle School — 11:30-2:30. Today begins “College Week” at the high school, sign up to visit with college reps. Oct. 19 — MEAP for 7th graders. SJs his drilling9 13. Considering the total cost of this project, included and excluded from the report, has the council considered simply helping those with water problems drill new wells9 It looks like it would cost one-tenth as much to the village. 14. This water system will drop our individual fire pro lection class from Class 9 to Class 7 saving homeowners insurance costs. Why was it not pointed out that the entire township can go to a Class 8 with a full-time employee in the fire department9 15. Mr Newhoff said this water lower system will be obsolete in 25 years due to the availability of Lake Michigan water. Why is he then recom­ mending this system and pay­ ing for it over 40 years9 16. How can the council feel the engineering firm is objective when it is also work­ ing for Mr. Baker on this same project ? 17. The law requires 51 percent of the voters to ap­ prove a new water assessment dislnct When is the vote scheduled.* 18. Why is the village now committing to spending $360,000 of taxpayer dollars to help Mr Baker buiki a larger tower, without a vote of the people'* 19. How do we get our money back if the water district is not approved by the voters’ Arlene Oaks. Caledonia CONGRATULATIONS! Mrs. Tonya Jazayeri (speech pathologist), on the birth of your daughter. Katie, Oct. 1st. LOOKING AHEAD Oct. 29 — Halloween parade at 1:30 for all elementaries. Nov. 5 — Middle School 7th and 8th graders sponsor a dance Nov. 19 and 24 — Middle and High School have half-days. ***** Teachable Moments... McFall — Miss Nisonger’s kindergarten class has been stu­ dying author/illustrator Eric Carle. They learned about the stages of a caterpillar’s life when reading “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” They made (Very Hungry) caterpillars, even do­ ing a play about the story! Miss Sandwick’s first graders are studying insects. They focused on author Eric Carle. The students have learned many songs and poems, too. Fire prevention/safety have been discussed and Friday’s events in­ cluded a trip to the Fire House. West — Mrs. Thaler’s 2nd graders are learning with apples They read apple stories, wrote apple poems, sang an apple song, did apple math, made applesauce and studied about Johnny Appleseed. Mrs. Sarver’s 3rd grade class had a special homecoming treat last Friday. Three varsity football players came to class with their pads and uniforms. Children who wanted could try on helmets and pads. Another treat was face painting done by Middle School students. What fun! Page — All Page 4th graders are busy working on the Michigan Educational Assessment (MEAP) tests. Several classes are entering the national Book-It contest. Mrs Butler’s 5th grade class is finishing up their novel, “The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.” This class has pen pais in Allentown. Pa. and are eagerly awaiting answers to their let­ ters. And Page may begin noticing an ominous black wall ap­ pearing near Mrs. Butler s room. What could it be? (A Hallo­ ween theme, maybe?) If you’re at Pae. make sure you head down to the library. In one showcase are cute baby pictures of Page’s teaches and staff and in the other showcase are their family pels. Can You guess who those little tots are, and then who owns which pet9 Middle School — Mr Willshire’s English class wrote Dr. Seuss stories to learn about prepositions. • •••• Page Elementary's “Stars of the Month” (awarded for good citizenship and a positive attitude for learning) Ruby Curths. Sarah Decker, Lindsay Dobson, Kevin Ehmry, Beth Forbes, Jenny Giar, Bethany Holes, Eric Koeppel. Abby Lavoie, Melissa Neeson, Anneliese Patterson, Nick Progowski, Dustin Snow. Serena Treuter, Ashley Ulberg, Jasmine Vandentoom, Chad Van Spronsen, Scott Waldeck. Jill Weaver, Brian Yeazel, Andrea Zoet Middle Villa Lanes Your Entertainment Center Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 4. The report estimated $2,200 to $3,000 in water mam frontage assessments, which seems 50 percent low. considering question 2. Why were hookup assessments from your house to the mam (another $1,000 or so) not shown in the report9 5. Why are the costs to put water mains in Caledonia estimated at $55 per foot, but $75 to $90 per foot, for a main to the Wyoming Lake Michigan water9 6. Why weren’t the annual maintenance and operation costs for the system stated? I believe just sanding and pain­ ting of the tower every five years as the state requires costs $150,000. 7. Why weren’t residential monthly water use costs stated1 8. The reports states an ad­ ditional allowance of 25 per­ cent of the project costs should be added for engineer­ ing. legal and administrative Quote of the Week Correction does much; Encouragement does more’ To See How Good Our Tilt-Wash Is, Just Add Water. Now, with the new Andersen* DCm Tilt-Wash window you don’t have to sacrifice weather-tightness for convenience. • Revolutionary design handles 8 inches of rain per hour, without leaking. • Unique weathersirippmg helps keep it airtight and easy to operate • Easy to clean, too Stop by and see for yourself how well our new window goes through the wash cycle. DURKEE LUMBER ALTO, MICHIGAN 868*6026 Hourt Mon Fn 730 «n5 pm. Mt SHoon �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 12. 1993 I Page 15 TK girls’sports have come a long way To the editor: I would like to congratulate Larry Seger on the 2OOth w in of the tennis team. Larry has worked very hard with tennis m Middleville Tennis has come a long way since 1974 He^deserves the recognition for ail this time, patience, and dedication. Larry made a comment in last week’s article about the team's capabilities when he started I feel something needs to be said about the female athletes of the early "70s. These women deserve recognition for girls’ sports in Middleville The year 1972 was monumental one for us. This was the first year we were allowed to participate in sports. We fought hard for this opportunity We participated in sports because we enjoyed it. We were the first female basket­ ball. volleyball, softball, gymnastics, swimming, track, tennis and football players. We didn’t always know all of the rules, or have the skills needed to play a good game We endured the laughter of the spectators, the jokes, and the smart remarks from the male faculty . Winning or losing was not the point We knew we were forging the way for others who would have the oppor­ tunity to be as good as the male athletes There are two other people who deserve a large round of applause, and they are Gwen Hyatt and Lee Nurmela Ven­ dor These woman coached us through those beginning years They helped get out teams together, and encourag­ ed us along the way 1 love to see girls par­ ticipating in the sports they love. We have come a long way in the sports world. We have a long way to go before we get equal time, space and money to do it. but. I believe equality in sports will happen someday. So. go out there and play hard! Bobbie Glass Nieland Female Athlete TK Class of 1974 Area births Pet of the Week "I just need somebody to lean on” is the message from "Bonnie,” a 1-year-old chocolate Lab mix. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs kitty litter as well as food and bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more in­ formation call 948-4885. STA-BIL for winter Storage Starters and Alternators Anco winter wiper Blades OPEN 7 DAYS Mon.-Fri. 8-8; Sat. 8-5; Sun. 9-3 western Auto PARTS SMALL ENGINE A SERVICE On M-37 in Caledonia 891-1484 Jacob Edward Lloyd, bom Sept. 13. 1993 at Blodgett Hospital to Mark and Tammie l.k.yd <4 Middleville. He weighed 6 lbs.. 14 ozs. and was 20 inches long He was greeted at home by his big sister Meaghan. Proud grandparents are Dorothy Dingman of Middleville; Rena and I^arry Clark of Mid­ dleville. Pete and Jenny Lloyd of W yom ing ; greatgrandparents are Harry and Helen Lloyd of Portage; and Earl and Inez Corning of Kalamazoo. Herzegovina Aircraft from USS Roosevelt also supported Operation Provide Promise by monitoring humanitarian air­ drop missions into the troubl­ ed former Yugoslavia Additionally. the aircraft carrier demonstrated its value as a tool of foreign policy following a U.S missile at­ tack on the Iraqi intelligence­ gathering facilities. The ship transited on short notice from the Adriatic into the Red Sea to assist in Operation Southern Watch, enforcing yet another "no-fly” zone over Southern Iraq This type of rapid move­ ment from <>ne crisis area to another is an example of naval post cold war employment outlined in the Navy’s new strategy entitled ”... From the Sea.” Since departing Norfolk in March, the carrier spent 165 of 183 days at sea. Carlen en­ joyed port visits to Rhodes and Corfu. Greece, and Naples. Italy The 1990 graduate of Caledonia High School, join­ ed the Navy in March. 1991 Serving our Country Barry H. Carlen Navy Petty Officer 1st Class' Barry H. Carlen. nephew of Beryl J. and Ruth M Delbndge of 7151 River Valley Private. Alto, recently returned from a six-month Mediterranean and Red Sea deployment aboard the air­ craft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, homeported in Norfolk. Va.. the lead ship in its battle group. The ship, with its 5.200-man crew and embark­ ed air wing personnel, as well as its Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force of 600 Marines, supported Operation Deny Flight, enforcing the U.N. sanctioned "no-fly” zone over Bosnia Herzegovina. Aircraft from USS Roosevelt also supported Operation Provide Promise by monitoring humanitarian air­ drop missions into the troubl­ ed former Yugoslavia. 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Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 ZJ 852-9377 HZ �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 12. 1993 CHS Homecoming ‘93 combines spirit, sport and lots of spoof Caledonia’s I993 Spirit Week featured the four classes locked in a high-powered, but often hilarious struggle for the Spirit Trophy The week's inter-class com­ petition included fierce com­ petition at the volleyball net. the roar of the student body watching the cereal-eating CHS seniors nominated Jennie Young, left, Dana Bolt and Amanda Wolfert for the 1993 Homecoming Queen's Court. contest. the cheers for the talents of the lip-sync artists, the clash of the titans on the Powder Puff field. All this plus float building to the theme of Tales As Old As Time. " dress-up days, face painting, and a perfect Indian Summer evening for the Homecoming parade and game, when spoof gave way to spirit, sport and tradition Before the kickoff, the Fighting Scots blasted through the traditional good­ luck sign, the game ball arriv­ ed rather unconventionally from the skies, as two sky divers delivered the pigskin to the team During halftime, last year's royalty. Enn Peterson and Tom Beetham. crowned seniors Todd Hoek and Jennie Young the 1993 Homecoming King and Queen Under their reign, seniors and juniors shared honors in the float-building competi­ tion. the freshmen (“There are so many of them!") won CHS students chose seniors Jennie Young and Todd Hoek to reign over the 1993 Homecoming festivities. The two were crowned at the halftime ceremonies of Fri­ day’s football contest between Caledonia and Forest Hills Northern. the Spirit Award, and, true to their spirit, the Fighting Scots rallied from a 21-0 halftime deficit to score three crowd­ pleasing touchdowns in a rousing effort to cap Homecoming with a Caledonia victory. Saturday evening. Todd and Jennie ruled over the Homecoming Dance in the CHS Commons, the last event before this year’s Spirit Week and Homecoming become pic­ tures in the yearbook and memories for a lifetime mon, Adam Gall and Jon VanRyn. Fred and Marilou Boncher were chosen by the CHS Student Congress os Grand Marshalls for the 1993 Homecoming celebration. Chauffering them are Leo and Cel Boncher, Fred’s parents. All tied up this group of seniors hams it up during Spirit Week for o photo on Tie Day. From the left are Bob Anderson Jennie Young Neil Gorton Todd Hoek. Mott Postma, Sarah Shoemaker (in front of Todd) Sara Poll and Brian Nowak. The seniors chose Beauty and the Beast’ for their float in keeping with this year s theme of Toles As Old As Time. The beast’ is Matt Postmo, and Sara Poll the beauty. This float was judged the most creative. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 12. 1993 I Page 17 Chad Dykgraaf and Jodi VonderVelde represented the juniors. Freshmen representatives were Jamie Jones and Josh Haywood. Caskey and junior Dan Simmons both impressive technique as they vie for first Spirit Week cereal eating contest. Simer, gulped foster to win. Coach Ralph Shefferly gets info the swing of Spirit Week on 'Shorts Day.' Senior Jon VanRyn plays to the crowd during the Spirit Week lip sync contest. Representing the sophomores this year were Mark Boncher and Sarah Parbel. The Caledonia FFA chose Nicole Nicholas and Josh Haywood as their Homecoming reps. 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Trojan quarterback Andy Brewer racked up 45 of his 68 yards on the option and got Middleville down to the Calvin 6-yard line. From there. Matt Liu scored his second touchdown of the night by bashing his way across the goal line. Liu also scored in the first half on a 45-yard run. The ex­ tra point attempt failed. Also scoring in the fust half TK freshman grid team wins 4th game The Thornapple Kellogg Trojans’ freshman football team overcame a series of fumbles on offense to survive a close game with Delton. Scot 7th grade girl eagers win 7th game The Caledonia seventh grade girls Gold team won its seventh straight game with a 34-19 win over Wayland on October 4 The team, coached by Jerry Aquino, previously defeated the Wayland team 41-21. The leading scorer in the latest match up was Erin Osgcrby with 12 points Bran­ dy Keesling and Deana Hale added six points apiece. Jenny Cavanaugh and Kern Casey each scored four points and Angela Flockhart scored two. 20- 12. Sept. 7. With neither team able to generate offense in the first quarter. Thornapple Kellogg opened the scoring late in the second quarter when Lions’ quarterback Andy Finkbeiner passed seven yards to Steve Lehman for a touchdown. Finkbeiner then hit Keith Nelson with a pass for the ex­ tra points. TK led al half time 8-0 Middleville's first posses sion in the third quarter ended on a four yard run by David Liu to make the score 14-0. Delton then scored two touchdowns, the first on a 44-yard pass and followed three minutes later with a 21- yard pass to make the score 14-12. Following an attempted on­ side kick, David Liu broke loose for a 58-yard touchdown to make the finale score 20-12. TK 8th grade A team 5-0, B team ends at 5-1 The Thornapple Kellogg eighth grade basketball “A” team defeated Byron Center 20-15. The win improved their record to 5-0 Sept. 29. The game was close all the way as the Trojans held a slim 12-10 half time lead. Scoring for Thornapple Kellogg were Jenni Doyle 12 points. Lindsey Bremer, four. Brooke Mulder, two and Becky Worth with two The team lost to Caledonia 29-28 on Sept. 30. The Trojans had the lead in the fourth quarter but could not hold it. A last second shot by Caledonia went in. giving them the victory. Scoring for Thornapple Kellogg were Doyle with 12 points. Mulder, six. Bremer, four, Jamie Robbins, two, Worth, two and Keasha Kotrba, two. TheT.K. eighth grade ”B" team also lost to Caledonia 21-22 in overtime. The Trojans played a good game but a final second basket gave Caledonia the win. Scoring for T.K. were Rachel Bouwens with six points. Annie Deschoff. five, Jessica Lucas, four. Corie Barber, two. Sarah Burk, two and Autumn, with two. jf Once a > Year % IExtravaganza was Phil Johnson. He caught a pass from Brewer from eight yards out and Jason Bardwell kicked the extra point which ultimately turned out to be the difference in the game. The Squires scored first in the contest, taking advantage of a Middleville fumble, and again after Liu’s first touch­ down. Neither of their extra point attempts were good, and at the end of the first half it was 13-12. Calvin Christian scored a touchdown in the fourth pe­ riod to take an 18-13, which was answered by Liu's clutch TD. Leading rusher in the game was Liu with 155 yards on 21 carries. His total yards rushing after six games is 953. The Trojans had 260 yards on the ground and 22 in the air. The Squires had 202 rush­ ing and 15 passing. Middleville head football coach Skip Pranger said "It was a real bam burner. Liu had a good game and it was a heck of a job by the offense." He said it was such a close game because Middleville was without three of its starters who are out with in­ juries, Don Toler, B.J. West and Jody Blain. "It's tough to win a game like this without three of your starters." Middleville is now 4-2 overall this season and it plays at home versus Godwin Friday. Caledonia girls’ eagers spilt two O-K Gold games The Caledonia girls’ basket­ ball team lost 53-48 to South Christian Sept. 28. but then bounced back Sept. 30 to defeat Forest Hills Northern 60-30. The Lady Scots were down by 11 points against South Christian with three minutes left in the game and fought back to come within one point with two minutes to go. Coach Mike Wilson said the girls tried hard, but weren't able to pull out the victory . Leading scorer for the Scots was Jodi VanderVelde with 13 points and she had seven assists. Danni Gallen chipped in with nine points In the game against Forest Hills Northern. Wilson said the girls took an early lead and then began to build on it gradually Leading scorers against the Huskies were Gallen with 16. Katie Donker with 10 points and Betsie Weever with seven. Weever also led the team with seven rebounds g The Sale You’ve j Been Waiting For! fl JI Tf Caledonia i EFarmers Elevator}i y”''146 E. Main — Caledonia X- 891-8108 • J^ See our Reminder ad for details. OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! : ’ j | ; The Caledonia varsity football team had two long touchdown runs by Keith Bohez called back, and was penalized five times for 60 yards Friday in its 35-22 Homecoming loss to Forest Hills Northern. Bohez's first run was on the sixth play erf the game when he ran 54 yards for what appeared to be a score. It was nullified on a holding flag. The Caledonia drive stalled and the momentum swung to the Huskies as they then racked up three touchdowns in the first half. Caledonia head football coach Ralph Shefferly said his team was moving the ball well on its second drive but was intercepted at mid-field. The Huskies scored on a 37-yard pass play, a 57-yard draw and an eight-yard run in the first half. In the second half, FHN scored on a 50-yard screen play and added a two-point conversion to make the score 29-0. The Fighting Scots pul numbers on the board after Jon Oldfield picked off a Huskies pass and worked his way 57 yards to the end zone. The two-point conversion was carried in by Bohez. Bohez added six more points to his total when he rushed in from seven yards out in the fourth quarter. In the Huskies' next series, they put the game out of reach with a 45-yard run for a score. Caledonia came back with their own score when Justin Heyboer hauled in a 60-yard bomb from David Uhl, who also rushed for the two-point conversion. The Scots tried an on-side kick but it was covered by the Huskies, who ran out the clock. "I'm proud of the boys," said Shefferly. "They didn't take any garbage from Forest Hills Northern and they are starting to play up to their (potential)." Leading rusher for the Scots was Bohez with 23 carries for 145 yards. Uhl had six carries for 48 yards and Vito Lombardo had five carries for 45 yards. Uhl was also 3-7 passing for 75 yards. Adam Paarlberg led the defense with 15 tackles. Uhl and Bohez had eight and Oldfield had six tackles and one interception. Shefferly also said the offensive line of Matt Neely, Jason Bush. J.T. Gray and Steve VandenBcrg did a "great job in opening holes for our backs." and praised defensive tackle Chad Paalman fix* doing "a good job of playing football." "It was some of the best offense I've seen since the Middleville game." said Shefferly. "Now. if we can close off the big plays, we can win at Coopersville Friday." Trojan netters 7-0 in O-K Blue After a pair of 7-0 shutouts said the Trojans needed to over Godwin Heights and have if they were to take Comstock Park. the home a win. Middleville's girls' varsity "Weatherhead's a hard tennis team defeated previ­ worker,” Seger said. "She was ously unbeaten and last year's behind 4-1 in the second and conference champion Calvin came back to win it 7-5, so Christian 5-2. we were all very happy." In the three dual matches, Third singles Traci first singles player Erin Campbell lost only two games Wolverton set the in the Godwin and Comstock groundwork for the possibility Park matches. Against Calvin, of being a state champion by she lost the first match 6-2 giving up only one game out and was ahead in the second of 36 and winning in straight 6-5 when her opponent was sets each time. Wolverton is injured and was forced to de­ still undefeated this year and fault. has not given up more than "It was a tossup as to who'd five games in a match. have won,” said Seger. "On Second singles player paper they were very even," Kendra Weatherhead defeated Carrita Ingersoll saved her Godwin 6-2, 6-1. She lost the best for last at fourth singles, first set against Comstock according to Seger. After giv­ Park 6-3, but, according to ing up just three games in the coach Larry Seger, "got back previous two matches, she played ner best match all on track" and took the next year (against Calvin.) She two 6-0, 6-2. Weatherhead's was also one made good serves and good of the pivotal victories against ground strokes in a key Calvin Christian, which Seger match." Seger said. Ingersoll won 6-3,6-0. Also playing "as well as they have all year" were Jennifer Lewis and Sarah Wright al first doubles. After knocking off Godwin and Comstock Park, they ran into an undefeated first doubles team from Calvin and lost in three sets. 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. At second doubles Kelly Williams and Kort Hutchins won in both the Godwin and Comstock Park matches and then "played a little bit sub par," according to Seger, and lost 3-6,6-1,6-3. Third doubles Candy Thompson and Darcy Mugridge were winners at all three matches including against a "very good third doubles team at Calvin." They knocked off the Calvin team 6-2, 6-4. Middleville now is 7-0 in the O-K Blue Conference and 12-0 overall this season. TK Homecoming royalty Caledonia girls take 1st at Rockford invitational The Caledonia girls’ cross­ country team finished first at the Rockford Invitational meet Saturday, despite the absence ot top runner Katie Sobczak. The girls registered a 31 to lead the nine teams running. They were followed by Big Rapids with 49. Fremont 92 and Hudsonville with 109 Leading runner for the Scots was Sarah Flegel, who finished second overall, at 21:10. Fourth-place finisher was Karyn Duba at 21:48. follow > ed by teammate Shannon Houseman in fifth at 21:54 Taking ninth was Sarah Parbel at 22:17 and in 11th place was Beth Parbel at 22:21 Mendeth Denison also ran * and finished in 13th place at 22.28. but was not pan of the j Scots’ score. Seniors Michele Nicholas and Jeremiah Wert were chosen os Homecoming Queen and King for Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School. Wert was incorrectly iden­ tified in last week s Sun&News. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 12, 1993 / Page 19 Scots down Vikings, edged by Broncos Danni Gallen scored 24 points and pulled down seven rebounds to lead the Caledonia girls’ basketball team over Lakewood 52-47 Oct. 5. Jodi VandcrVelde led the team with 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in an overtime loss to league­ leading Coopersville, 69-66, Oct. 7. “We put pressure on the Vikings early, and were down 31-24 at the half," said coach Mike Wilson. "In the second half we put more pressure on them and that took them out of their game.’ CHS boys sixth at Rockford Invitational Saturday Without No. 2 runner Ben Lillie and with Dave VandcnBcrg running injured, the Caledonia boys* cross­ country team finished a distant sixth at the Rockford Invita­ tional Saturday. The bright spot, according to coach John Soderman. however was the first-place finish by Pete Parbel, who clocked in ahead of all runners at 17:15 “He defeated all of the run ners from Fremont, who is number one in the state, and some very good runners from Cedar Springs, who had beaten him earlier this year." said Soderman Second-place finisher for Caledonia and 16th overall was Ben Potgeter at 18:56. Dave VandenBerg finished 21st at 19:20. Todd Stnplin was 25th at 19:45 and Eric Snyder came in 57th for the Scots at 22:30. Fremont won the invita­ tional with 36 points, followed by Cedar Springs at 71 and Big Rapids at 94. Also scoring in double fig­ ures against Lakewood was Jaime Oatley with 10. She also had six rebounds. Against Coopersville, the Lady Scots were down by five at the half and nine at the three-quarter mark. Then in the fourth they had a 14-0 run and tied the score. In the fourth period the score was tied four times, including when time ran out in regula­ tion. The Broncos were able to score three more points than the Scots in overtime to take the victory. "It was one of those games," said Wilson, "where a team makes big plays instead of owning the game. It was a game where it was too bad everyone didn’t get to see it, because it was incredible basketball.' Sue Grevers had five blocked shots in the game and Gallert chipped in 14 points for the Scots. CHS boy harriers down Huskies, 17-38 The Caledonia boys’ cross­ country team defeated Forest Hills Northern 17-38 last Thursday to post its fourth dual meet against one loss. The team, despite injuries to top runners Ben Lillie and Dave VandenBerg. who ran in the meet. is. according to coach John Soderman, still running good times and defeating schools. Top finisher for the Scots was Pete Parbel at 16:56. Coming in second was Ben Potgeter at 18:57. followed by Todd Striplin at 19:05 to take the top three positions. Finishing fifth was Lillie at 20:13 and VandenBerg finish­ ed sixth at 20:17. Seniors top in spirit contest! Cerrito Ingersol (left), TK senior class president, and senior Katie Zoerner display the spirit week pla­ que. The seniors took the top during the spirit week fun and games. Scot girls take 1st 11 spots in Forest Hills meet The Callcdonia girls’ cross­ country team swept the first 11 places against Forest Hills Northern last Thursday and posted a 15-50 win. leading runners for the Scots were Katy Sobczak at 19:52. Sarah Flegel 20:22. Karyn Duba 20:35. Shannon Houseman 21:07 and Meredith Denison clocked in at 21:40 to round out the scoring. Also finishing before the first Huskie came across the line were Beth Parbel at 21:47, Sarah Parbel 22:01. Ken Bloem and Barb Warner at 22:05. Audrey Warner 22:39 and Jill Hofmann at 23:09 Girls’ coach Dave Hodgkin­ son said, “it was a good day “ Scot girls’ JV finishes first at Rockford meet The Caledonia girls’ junior varsity team finished first Saturday at the Rockford In­ vitational by sweeping the top three spots. Top finisher for the jayvees was Audrey Warner at 22:44. foilwed by Barb Warner at 22:50 and Keri Bloem at 22:05. Jill Hofmann came in fifth at 23:04 and Stephanie Worman finished 31st at 26:35. *Our nw are Andrew, Jane, Carlos. Christopher and Lisa. We know you 're very busy and if we didn't think it was important, we wouldn't bother you. But we are frightened. AN OPEN LETTER AM ERICA ing {&si enon^ FROM ITS CHILDREN.Z^JXX. np ■ m lot sinettfoagrew up. hfut our schools aren t chang- cared about what kind of education kids get today. And really everyone should care about us because the kids of today are the future of tomorrow and the world depends on them. We know there are some schools that have changed, but we need more of them. We think all of us kids deserve to go to a school like that. We love you,0 Your children America needs more schools that encourage our children to fulfill their pro­ mise. So they can succeed in the competitive world they will soon face. 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Salad Bar french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday, (kt. 19 BYO Taco, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Caledonia Community Schools High Middle Wednesday, (kt. 13 Thursday, Oct. 14 Chili/crackers. bread peanut butter, carrot and celery sticks, fresh fruit. Friday, Oct. 15 Pizza, baked beans or com, apple crisp. Monday, Oct. 18 Burrito with grated cheese, sliced carrots, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, Oct. 19 Turkey fajita on soft shell, green beans, sliced peaches NOTE: Whole or low fat milk offered each day. Hot dogs alternate choke of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Deli sub sandwich, peas, or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Thursday, (kt. 14 Spaghetti meat sauce, salad or fruit choice, garlk bread, milk. Friday, (kt. 15 No School Monday, (kt. 18 Chicken pany bun. green beans or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, (kt. 19 fruit Pizza, french fries, choice, milk. Caledonia Community Wednesday. (kt. 13 Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Oct. 13 Sub sandwkh. peas. Vita Pup. milk. Breakfast pizza, fruit juice, milk Spaghetti meat sauce, garlk bread, apple crisp, milk Thursday, (kt. 14 Friday, (kt. 15 Thursday, Oct. 14 Scrambled banana, milk. egg. No School. toast, Monday, (kt. 18 Friday, Oct. 15 French toast sticks, juice, milk fruit Tuesday, (kt. 19 Monday, (kt. 18 Cereal, muffin, fruit juice, milk. Pizza, veg. stick/dip. fruit, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle l ake Breakfast Menu Wednesday, (kt. 13 Tuesday, (kt. 19 Oatmeal, brown sugar, raisins, graham crackers, milk. Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Wednesday, (kt. 13 French dip sandwich w/sauce. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Fruit filled pancake, juice or fruit, milk Thursday, (kt. 14 Chicken Fajita, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. pizza, juice or Breakfast fruit, milk Friday, (kt. 15 No School. 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Deb at Cornerstone Realty, Inc., 795-7933.__________________ • • • Hastrgs Remnder Hastings Banner Hastr^s Weekender Cornnmncy Advacr f/arshH Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News LLoc^teCaedona Sen & News Maple Vatey News V > - SAME VALUE OR LESS -------------------- Large 14" Pizza$|-gg Pepperoni J No Coupon Needed • Limited Tune Oller PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 100% Real C hrear iitPf s »ha r oun cusrovfRs SAT ABOUT fMOSKZZA PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK & 948-4450 Sun.-Thur*. 3:30-10:30 pm; Frl. & Sal. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-10-19.pdf 6d8fa1f45757d16d338e55c158fdf651 PDF Text Text —j ___ 12/30/99 Hastings Pub I ic Library F 121 Church jmhmmt ■ ’' Hastings, HI. 49058 Mk t 1893 TheSun ana Neiospg Zf*> r-Lta A J.j3fa l»~ k . - 4-^--^-n_-A| -4 Ml — .Zi* r l « PwmiX No-7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 300 I October 19. 1993 Construction scheduled to begin in spring Caledonia Village underwrites library periodicals due to cuts by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Thanks to the Village Council, the Caledonia library will not have to clear its shelves of magazines in 1994, as a result of a budget cut. The council last week agreed to honor its share of library funds that were to have paid for additional library staff, but that $700 budget item instead will be used to fund the library's 1994 magazine subscriptions. At the suggestion of Library Board Member and Council Treasurer Jay Shook, the council voted unanimously to go ahead and pay 20 percent of the original $3,500 charged by the County Library Board to hire some part-time help for Caledonia Branch librarian Jane Heiss. Both the Village Council and the Caledonia Township Board earlier this year ap­ proved funds for the addi­ tional staff, with the village to reimburse '.be township for 20 percent of the cost, just as it does for all assessments from the Kent County Library System. The two municipalities own and maintain the library build­ ing and grounds on a 50-50 basis. This year, however, the Caledonia Township Board balked at paying its 1994 county library assessment, even though the Village would have paid 20 percent of it. Caledonia's 1994 assess­ ment had risen to $47,500 from $36,937 for 1993, Though it rescinded a letter of intent to withdraw from the county system, the Township Board agreed that it not only would drop Caledonia's staffing request, but also would refuse to pay for any new staff throughout the sys­ tem. This action put the Caledonia Township Board $1,212 short of paying its share of funding for the county system. The County Library Board then notified the Township Board that ma­ terials totaling this amount would be cut from the Caledonia branch’s 1994 bud­ get. Heiss said that she would eliminate the magazine sub­ scriptions as the "least painful" cut. Her 1994 period­ ical budget totals $1,204.99, though she noted that one business and several residents donate either subscriptions or magazines to the library. I’he possible loss of the re­ maining periodicals prompted Shook to suggest last week that the Village Council go ahead and pay the $700 it would have contributed to­ ward the new staff. That sum, added to the $500 the council regularly budgets for library operating and maintenance, would almost exactly cover the 1994 subscription costs. The township also budgets $500 each year toward operating and maintaining the building. "Well just have to have a pie sale or something to raise some money for the building," Shook said. "We want to show our sup­ port for the library," said Council Vice President Jan Soules in approving Shook’s motion. "It's an important resource to the community, and we don't want to lose it," agreed Council President Glen Klaver. Council members also ex­ pressed concern that Caledonia nearly lost its li­ brary through the Township Board's letter of intent, but they had not been consulted or notified of the action, even though the village invests a substantial sum in the library each year. The council decided to un­ derwrite the subscriptions now. because all final deci­ sions about 1994 library fund­ ing must be made by Oct. 31. The Caledonia Township Board has until that time to decide whether to pay the re­ mainder of the assessment. The Kent County Library Board would like to change the present system to a district library, which would operate from a dedicated millage, and thus alleviate the need to as­ sess townships, villages and cities. No dale has been set, how­ ever, few a county-wide vote on such a millage request. McDonald’s Restaurant OK’d for Caledonia Village Centre by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week unani­ mously approved the con­ struction of a McDonald's Restaurant at the Village Centre mall on M-37. The facility, complete with drive-through service, will be located between the Old Kent Bank and Hastings City Bank, with access to the restaurant gained from the two service roads already connecting the banks. No new driveway will ex­ tend to M-37. McDonald's officials said the 2,700-square-foot facility will seat about 50 customers and require about 70 full- and part-time employees, most of whom will be recruited from the area. The "theme" for the restau­ rant's interior will be chosen by its franchisee, Pat Boden, with the McDonald's Corporation retaining owner­ ship of the building and prop­ erty. The council's approval sup­ ports the Caledonia Village Planning Commission's Sept. 28 recommendation for ap­ proval of the McDonald's pro­ posal. Village Planner Mark Sisson reported at that time that the corporation's site plan met all the demands of the vil­ lage ordinance. Citizens who attended the public hearing that evening had questions, but voiced no objections to the project. A compromise between the corporation and the village was worked out, however, on the size and height of the fa­ miliar golden arches road sign, which is usually 200 square feet in area. McDonald's will reduce that sign to 100 square feet, to match the signs allowed the two neighboring banks. The 26-foo< height also is compat­ ible with the banks' signs. Village Council President Glen Klaver told the council that the Department of Natural Resources has agreed that adequate sewer capacity is available for the restaurant, which will require 6.4 sewer units. McDonald's said that it will hook up to a public water system if and when one is available. Minimum hours of opera­ tion for a McDonald's are from 6 a m. to 11 p.m. Some restaurants stay open until 11 p.m. or midnight on week­ ends. Because it getting late in the year to put in asphalt, the corporation has decided to wait until early spring to begin construction, officials said. "We re looking forward to serving the Caledonia area." they said. $2.5 financing for Middleville sewer project up in the air by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The time for getting a firm handle on financing for the $2.5 Middleville sewer pro­ ject is very near, according to V illage Manager Ev Manshum. During the Village Council meeting last Tuesday, Man­ shum reported that nothing definite had come from the State Revolving Fund either confirming funding or deny­ ing it. The village has been runn­ ing a parallel course in hopes of receiving the low interest loan from the SRF, but, plan­ ning to use bonds for financ­ ing if necessary. Manshum also explained that he had just gotten word of the possibility of a grant through Farmers Home Administration. The village is eligible for this grant because the average cost of living per family has gone done and is now in the low to moderate income bracket. If the FHA grant caine through, it would cover 55 percent of the project That would provide about $1.8 million of financing that would not have to be paid back. The council gave Manshum S«w«r Story, Pogo 3 Committee seeks to merge village and township ‘Consolidate Caledonia’ petitions to dissolve village presented by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Consolidate Caledonia Committee last week presented the Village Council with petitions requesting a citizens’ vote on whether to maintain a village government. The committee seeks a merger of the village and township governments, but Cornelius Mieros. a member of the Consolidate Caledonia Committee, presents Village Clerk Jackie Cherry with petitions requesting a citizens vote on whether to dissolve the village government. only village residents would vote on the issue. Coraeftus Mieras. 300 Vine St., said while presenting the 11 pages of signatures that village and township residents now face the same problems, and that maintaining two local units of government is “inef­ ficient and ineffective " Reading from a prepared text, he said that the problems the residents face “require a single concerted effort by those with taler? s greater than ours with the time to properly devote to the problems at hand.“ His text did not clarify who were those with the greater time and talents, but it did slate that more than 150 village citizens were announc­ ing their desire to seek dissolution of the village government To get the question on the ballot. Consolidate Caledonia is required by law to obtain the signatures of 25 percent of all registered village voters at the time of the last village election According to the commit­ tee, 522 voters were registered in the village al the last election, so 131 signatures were needed The petitions submitted were signed by 154 people If there are at least 131 valid signatures on the petitions, the question of whether to dissolve the village govern­ ment probably will be put before voters at the March 14 village election, said Clerk Jackie Cherry A two-thirds majority in an election, which probably will be held in March, is required for dissolution Consolidate Caledonia members have argued that the village and township govern ments duplicate services, and that village residents will save money if the present 10-mili village tax is eliminated Both village and township officials have pointed out. however, that merging the two governments is not a sim- Sh DtoooMng village, Pogo 9 In This Issue... • TK Schools considering new curriculum director position • Thornapple Twp. approves new ambulance purchase • Caledonia and Forrest Hills orchestras plan combined concert • ‘Yuck makes you stronger’ speaker tells Caledonia students �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 19, 1993 tyiehifffKfrpovich promotes ‘the nerd' makes you stronger* says speaker ■ VX^’4 | * Shy and short, "Karp" said to Caledonia students his first r by Barbara Gall he was afraid to stand up to success at school, a story­ J. the bullies at school who reading assignment in a high If having a yucky" time as regularly shampooed his bead school speech class. a kid can make you a better in the bathroom in a hazing He tokl students that he fi­ person, then Michael Scott Karpovich is eligible for a activity today known as the nally decided he'd had enough "swirly." Those same bullies of the swirlies and the halo. locked him in lockers and ridicule, and he vowed to be­ However, the message be come what he then called an delivered last week in a fast­ beat him up. But bright spots began to "extrovert." the kind of person moving, active presentation to who looks people in the eye. Caledonia High School and emerge in what had promised talks loudly and who likes Middle School students is that to be a totally miserable ado­ lescence. His parents, one a himself a lot. "yuck makes you stronger." In that speech class, he got bacteriologist, the other a He used himself as the physicist, refused to believe together all his nerve to act prime example. out the parts in a story­ Growing up.dyslexic and their son was retarded, and reading assignment, and won with an attention deficit disor­ searched for an answer to his the first respect he'd der would be tough for any learning problems. especially They found out that Mike experienced. kid, but "Karp” also suffered memorable because "the most the woes of being a male who was not retarded, but beautiful girl" in the class measured only four feet tall in dyslexic, meaning he had a said, "Good job. Mike." the ninth grade. To add to his learning disorder that From his freshman year, misery, his military-minded prohibited his learning to father insisted on giving him a read. But they could not when he began to pull himself out of his miserable existence, butchered buzz back when overcome his social problems for him. and "Karp" described Karp went on to become a long hair was "in," farmer, a drama teacher, a ra­ dio disc jockey, a counselor and a college professor. He now is president of the educating consulting company Dynamic Interactions Inc., and travels Halloween will get under into scary schoolrooms, while around the country speaking way early in Caledonia, as the the younger guests can enjoy to students, parents and Community Education staff their own specially decorated teachers. again this year invites all who spot in the gym. where there His message to students is arc brave enough to visit a will be games, a maze and a "Yuck makes you stronger," haunted sch<M>lhousc Wednes­ story teller and he said he is on a cam­ day. Oct 27, and Thursday. The haunted school house paign to make the epithet will be open from 7 to 9 p m Oct 28. "nerd” a compliment. He con­ The second floor of the on both evenings, with an ad stantly punctuated his anec­ Community Education mission cost of $2 per person dotes with the question, "Why Building will be transformed are people so unkind?" and applauded people who were not "normal" because they were not afraid to be different, to stand up to the crowd, or in front of the crowd, for that matter. Those people, he said, are "not normal," but "radical nerds," and he saluted them. While emphasizing that OCTOBER 16 each person can grow from Your Loving Family the difficult times we all face, he also implied that being "yucky" to others makes you • ‘Haunted Schoolhouse’ planned for Oct. 27 and 28 weaker. Those who are un­ kind. who won t help out the kid who could use a friendly smile, who are bullies, be­ come less of a person. The three ringleaders who picked on him so cruelly in high school all came to sorry ends, in prison, or dead in al­ cohol-related accidents. In a separate talk to Caledonia high school and middle school teachers and staff, Karpovich discussed the problem of burnout, which he described in six stages. The final "fatal" stage is happening to a person when he/she is going through the motions of teaching, for ex­ ample, but is just doing the same old things in the same old way. and has forgotten why he or she became a teacher in the’first place. He urged the teachers to remember that teachers cannot hold on to their students, and they must understand that there are some students they will not save from life's problems. "You must assume that you are doing a good job," he said. "Education is a cause that demands we not be martyrs. Take care of yourselves, so you can be there for the kids." Since society does not Michael Karpovich talked with the CHS student body about how life's adversities can make a person strong. John Nanzer (left) Lou Rowe. Niki Peterson (sitting, left), Traci Koetje and Heather Polmanteer ham it up with 'Karp' after the assembly. allow us to reward ourselves for our hard work, we should from time to time reward ourselves, he suggested. He told the teachers to send themselves a nice note or even order flowers to be delivered to themselves at work. Self-esteem precedes suc­ cess for teachers as well as students, he pointed out. re­ minding the teachers of the saying "Hurt people hurt people." "We must love ourselves before we can help kids love themselves." he said. "The best reason to be teaching is that you love it." Sakes Alive,.. Turned 45! Happy Birthday TK names Students of the Month The following individuals were selected as "Students of the Month" for September at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (first row, from left) Cindy Fox, Carrie Williamson, April Thompson, Metta Bedrick; (second row) Michele Evans, April Smith, Emily Nicholson; (third row) Stephanie Pennington, Ben Osborne, Paula Sweeney, Leah Dodd; (fourth row), Ty Myers, Bruce Higgins, Bob Mosey; (fifth row) Ryan Winchel, Jeff Frei, Wayne Bowerman and Scott Willett. : 10% Off i Hair Products, Jewelry j and Makeup Expires 11-15-93 ------------------------------------------ COUPON • $5.00 OFF 2 $2.00 OFF • $2.00 OFF J Hi-Lite or Any Color Service Haircut Regular or Hot Oil Manicure MEN • WOMEN • CHILDREN Speoak Vahd with Coupon Exptrts 11-1S-93 ] �The Sun and News. MtdcMeviHe. Ml f October 19, 1993 / Page 3 TK schools considering new curriculum director position by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School Board held a special meeting last night (Monday. Oct 18) to discuss the possibility of the district hir­ ing a curriculum director­ coordinator. The board decided not to have further discussion on the matter at last Monday 's (Oct. 11) meeting because they felt that a work session was necessary to fully explore the possibility The school board members were to discuss what the new Superintendent’s by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Page job well done! Recently I was told that the ‘ Superintendent s Comer'' was not objective in reporting about our school district. 1 must ad­ mit that 1 am biased I would not be the first to admit that everything we do at Thornapplc Kellogg is not perfect. However, our school district is good, and it's getting better! We have a dedicated, competent and caring teaching and support staff. Our parents and community support their schools and are concerned for our student's education There are many success stones that should be related and there are many staff members that should be commended. As superintendent, I cannot even begin to know all of them I would like to share with you one area in which I have been deeply involved this fall. One of the dangers of telling this story, or any story, is that of not giving credit to everyone to which credit is due What I would like to share with you is the great job done by the entire staff of the Page Elementary School this summer and fall The start of this school year found us without a principal at the Page Elementary School. The effective schools research points out that one of the key components of an effective school is the leadership of the principal. The principal must be the educational leader or the "principal teacher." Our Page Elementary Staff has been very involved in the school im­ provement process and are very aware of the importance of ob­ taining the very best candidate possible for the position. Early in August, Kim VanElst and Brad Warren, fifth-grade teachers, came in to the administrative office and expressed concerns that were shared by all the staff and the willingness of the staff to what I call "step-up” to meet them. In August, before school started the entire teaching and sup­ port staff came in for two full days to plan and coordinate the program for getting the new year started. In addition, staff members spent hours and hours in preparation of the classrooms and building This was all done without any mention or thought of addi tional compensation Policies were discussed, schedules were coordinated, and curriculum needs were outlined. The P E T. parents worked with the staff, providing help for students as they reported to school. Class lists had been prepared by Sharon Kalee. West Principal and Mary Hanson. Special Education Director. The office staff had things well organized The result was a school opening that could nor have been smoother. 1 could not have been more proud. The staff has continued to work closely together as they work to meet the needs of core curriculum and the develop­ ment of grade level outcomes for each area, as well as coor­ dinate the giving of the MEAP test this October. In addition, staff members Dave Hyde. Marilyn Timmerman..Brad War­ ren. Curtis Wissink and parent Diane Hoskins served on the elementary principal screening committee. Now, the staff — teaching fouth grade are Kimberly Chausow. David Hyde. Helen Jahnke. Julia Johns. Donald Ketchum. Patricia Scott, and Michelle Voss. Our fifth-grade teachers are Elizabeth Butler. Charlotte McKee. Phyllis Miner, Marilyn Timmerman. Kimberly VanElst. Brad War­ ren. and Curtis Wissink Teaching physical education is John Dussia, and music is Jack Lapp Maggie Jagnecki and Cindy Middlebush serve our special education students The support staff — Jane Cordis, building secretary and Ann Conard office assistant Diane Knight, library assistant Karen Jous ma. Tern McClure and Jane Osborne, paraprotessionals Linda Finkbeiner and Jackie Eaton, custodians Charlene Har ris and Nancy Venton. cafeteria Sharon Elam. Sue Mugndge. and Man Vandal, piavground monitors In addition I would like to recognize the maintenance staff. Man McWhmney. Gary Thaler, custodial supervisor Lee Wiennga. and the custodians tht worked on the summer work crew m the building. Anmnane Haase. Laura Burks Tai Cooper. Linda Fmkbeiner. Charlene Hams. David Peet. Rox anne Potter and Connie Richardson And our transportation Staff — Matt Funk, mechanic shop supervisor Jeff Schdthmat. mechanic. Judy Truer, bus coordinator and all of our drivers. To all of you. thank you for a job well done position would involve, the level of funding that was necessary in order to hire a curriculum coordinator, and how soon that could happen. Hiring a person to fill the posit Kin became more urgent due to the resignation of Page Elementary Principal Linda Goossen in August She also acted as curriculum coor­ dinator for the district. In other business last week, the school board — Approved four incentive resolutions that are required by the state for the district to receive state aid. Superintendant Steve Garrett said this was basically routine. The resolutions were on graduation and class incen­ tives. K-3 class size incen­ tives. quality incentive, and foreign language incentive. — Awarded a three-year snow removal contract to Bushw acker in Middleville. Thornapple Kellogg School Board President Jan Siebesma (right) presented engraved pens to (from left) Marilyn Timmerman. Brad Warren, Curt Wissink, Diane Hoskins, and Jone Cordts for their parts in running Page Elementary without a principal and serving on the committee to hire the new principal. Two other people were honored, Ann Conrad and David Hyde, but were unable to at­ tend the meeting. the lowest bid at the cost of $640 per time and not to ex­ ceed $7,680 for a school year. Rob Dykstra, who held the last contract, no longer has the equipment to do the job. SEWER SYSTEM, continued from front page the go ahead to apply for the grant "The best case scenario would he if we could get the grant and the rest of the money came from the State Revolving Fund." Manshum said " That would mean that the cost to the sewer customers to retire the debt would be about half that of financing through bonds. " Without the grant, the SRF financing would still be about 84 percent compared to bonds. The plan for the village's Sequential Baich Reactor sewer operation is ready and waiting for the financing. Manshum also was directed to apply for an extension on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources permit that expires on July I. 1994, to operate the existing sewer. Council was informed that someone had broken the chain that locks the entrance to the lagoons. About 900 feet of aluminum irrigation pipe and the sprinkler heads were stolen. If the pipe is recycled there may be a chance that the thief will be caught according to Manshum. Otherwise, it is not likely to be traced. The village's insurance will cover the $1,700 cost to replace the items In other business, the village council: — Accepted a bid of $5,000 from Bobbie Nieland for the parcel of property bet­ ween the village hall and Kow TK Band Boosters to meet tonight The TK Band Boosters will meet at the high school hand room at 7 pm Tuesday. Oct. 19 All parents of high school band students and any other adults interested in working to support our band pn>gram are invited to attend Plans for basketball concessions and other funtTnuacrs will be discussed PresidcM Jane Roon re­ quests a big turn out Patties. The 50- by 80-fool lot is now zoned as C-l (light in­ dustrial). Nieland plans to build a facility to house aerobic, and later expand into a fitness-type club. — Approved the rezoning and ordinance amendments that were passed to the council from the planning commission. The five lots that were an­ nexed to the village are now zoned R-l (low density, single family). Property between Irving Road and State Road has been changed to R-2 (medium den sity. single family) and R-3 (high density residential). They also accepted the change in the ordinance covering mobile homes not in a park to an ordinance that covered specifications for any house in the village The change was made because of possible discriminations against mobile homes — Heard a request made by Bill Kenyon, representing the West Michigan Snowmobile Council, to allow a designated path through the village, specifically for snowmobiles. Police < hid Lovia Shoemaker said that in past years this had caused "a tremendous problem" for enforcement Council made no decision, but. referred the matter to the parks and recreation committee Join Our Team When you see our game plan, youTI want to join our team. 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I think that I am finally beginning to catch on to braille All at once on Sunday, things began to click and I finally began to remember the letters and how to make them. I felt like call­ ing my teacher and telling him that his patience was rewarded When I talked to Connie Steeby at Caledonia Bank, she sad that her sister is doing her practice teaching this year and is having trouble making her head and fingers cooperate. Then 1 didn’t feel so stupid She. much younger, is having the same trouble that I had George Cramer came today and he looked over last week’s Braille sheets and said there was a great improvement. Whoopee' I am so very grateful for my decrease in vision, because I have learned so much about myself, which I would never have had to learn otherwise. Vision Enrichment is great help, coming out to my home regularly. All of them have such great patience and are such dedicated teachers Can you imagine try ing to teach a bossy woman, let alone a bossy woman teacher ’ You know how they say you can’t teach a mule until you get his attention with a big stick. My hurts physically sure got my attention I now walk slower, thinking on my every step. I can’t let my mind be distracted one minute or 1 bump something or lose my direction’ I sure am learning to discipline my mind. This week I have had to watch my posture I have a tendency to walk like I’m scared with my hands out in front and stopped over a little. After I kept having a backache. I finally got it. I was subconsciously afraid and had to add checking my posture, slow down my walk­ ing speed and walk with pride. 1 very seldom have a monotonous day. It is a big stumbling block and I usually feel excited when 1 get up one step at a time. I feel like I am really accomplishing a great deal each day Oh 1 have my down times, but then 1 meet one of you. my Community Family, and you pat me ver­ bally on my back and back 1 go scrambling up the next step Thanks for your wonderful support, folks. ’Nuff about me. Glen Miler helped me solve a nosy questions that bothered us. Johnny noticed a lot of big tank trucks running up and down for a week, never gone very long but keeping it up constantly in the area. Glen said that it was from the Grand Rapids Sewage Plant They could no longer dump in the river so apparently they advertised the stuff was available for com ground to all the farmers and that a lot of farmers were using it and then chisel plowing it under the ground. All I had to do was ask Glen and it became very simple to understand Had a nice visit with Mae Bowerman, no real news, but just had a g<xxl v isit. She feels a lot better than she did last week. Neva Kenyon said that she and Bill went on a local color tour and it was just beautiful They just meandered around the area enjoying a relaxed and beautiful day in our area. Cay said that the walnuts are easy to husk. She put them in the driveway, and just one day’s traffic shed the husks off. they were so full of moisture. Now they are dry­ ing on the wagon bed getting washed by the rain and seasoned by the frost Then we store them in an mesh bag in the basement until dry enough to crack for cooking Lib Palmer had the Women s Reading Club there at her house Tuesday for a potluck supper. They are planning their programs for the year Liz Hart said that daughter Cathy came home for the weekend. Her folks picked Cathy up and then they all had supper together Friday night. Don and Cathy Williamson, with some of their friends, are planning on a canoe trip on the Thornapple River from Hastings trip on the Thomapple River from Hastings to Middleville Hope you have wonderful Indian summer when you go They will come back to the Williamson’ after Continued on next poge— LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ~____ \ _____ ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.......0 45a.m., 11 00a.m & 6 00p.m. WEDNESDAY.......................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world' Sunday Services...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37, north of Middleville CHRISTIAN REFORMED Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School................................... .....9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11 00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............. 6:45 p.m. Awana...................................................... 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 69M252 Pastor Mark Beers ttq r '*^■8 B11 P ,1‘-_ W-fll ~ T ' Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10 45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12.00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11.00 service Set an e*am(M In speech, in Ufa. In love In faith and In purity " 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........................ 9:30a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service........... 10:00 a.m Sunday School..............................1115 a.m Evening Worship Service................6 00 p.m Phone 891-9259 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services...... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children s ChurcIvYouth Worship during morning services. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening servun Sunday School................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-81 19 891-8028 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family .. God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m Sunday School............................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass........................ 5:00 p m Sunday Mass.................... 0 00 a m & 11:00 a.m. 1 Jt| La* *J CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 6546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •89< -8661 111 Church Street “God Cares for You91 Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Church School................. 9:30 a m. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 a.m. Meeting at the Comer of Worship Service...................... 10:30a.m. Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — 250 Vine Street Sunday School 1000a_m Church Office 891-8669 Morning Worship ................ 1100 a m Parsonage 891-8167 Evening Worship____ -.600 p.m. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ’The CNjdh where evented? ts somebody . and jesus CW b Lord" Sunday School...................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Mommg Worth©. .................1030 a.m Sunday Evervng Worth©.....................^00 pm Wea Mxiweek Prayer 5 B©ie S»uay...... 7-00 pm MtarDooson. Astr jocxson t'ouh Asfty/Mte jxnor UuscOr I Sunday School........................................ 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship....................... 10:30a.m. Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack ”7" ____ LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 4 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages 1 Sunday Worship 10:00 am Jfc, Sunday School Parmelee Marring Worship........... 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunder/ School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship.............. ....... 11 00 a.m 1115 •m Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 nwbAi.... it a (Mills* | Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Wljc (Did ®imr ftl|ndiBt CCljurch 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School....................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Ro\le Ballard, Pastor - 868-6437 - c ) JElJ? yLjii Family Night 6 oo p m - /cr./u/ The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8l46 68lhSt near Whitneyville Ave. Church School ............................. 10:00 • m SMorning Worship.......1100 a m ® Evening Worship Wed 6 00pm Fellowship.......... 7 30 pm On homes <x church! call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 19, 1993 / Page 5 [From Our Readers Theft victim grateful to local youths and adults Five generations show 3 times in the same family Gaylord Holcomb of Middleville claims five families of five generations, three of these in one family. One includes Gaylord and his daughter, Milded VonHouten, Mildreds' daughter, Lois Switzer, Lois' first son, Bruce Switzer and his daughter Malory, her second son, Gory Switzer, and his daughter Amanda, and her third son, Henry Switzer and his son, Nathan. Another has Gaylord ond his son, Bernard Holcomb, Bernards' daughter, Terri Spaugh, Terris' son Ray­ mond Spaugh, and Raymonds’ son, Caleb. A third has Gaylord and his daughter, Clarabelle Rantz. Clarabelles daughter Patricia Singleton, Patricias' daughter, Tammy Renner, Tammys' daughter, Jessica, on Gaylords' lap. Gaylord is a retired farmer, 95 years old, and lives in an apartment at Lincoln Meadows in Middleville. Special conference set at Leighton Church The 14th annual Missionary Conference at the Leighton United Methodist Church will be held this weekend, Satur­ day and Sunday, Oct. 23 and 24. The conference will begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with a breakfast. The program series then will start with Harvey Bennet. WGM Director. Men With a Vision, continuing with Den­ nis Appleby of WGM Interna­ tional, Leighton Orchestra and Beth Ann West. The Light Company Ministry with Willie and Mavis Watts will resume the conference at 6:30 that even­ ing. along with the John Shear Quartet and Paul Hodgson, song leader. An icre cream social is planned for 8 p.m. Saturday, followed by a youth program with Willie and Mavis Watts at 9. Starting the day Sunday at 9:30 a m. will be the Wattses and the Light Company Ministry. Majesty Trio. Faith Promise Pledges and song leader Hodgson. A “Family Night” potluck will take place at 6:30 that evening, followed by the Light Company. Mandy Townsend. Colin Mead and Scott Hesterly, Hodgson and the Faith Promise Report. For more information, call 891-8028. To the editor: I’m writing this letter to publicly thank some people who demonstrated to me that strength of character is alive and well in Middleville's young people and adults. I recently had my wallet stolen. After cancelling credit cards, determining what was missing, and confronting the thief (with no admission of guilt). I was very close to los­ ing some of my faith in my fellow man Within a day. I received a most-welcome tip It was verified by the kind actions of two people l*d like to thank a person (who will remain anonymous) very much Also. Rose Cadwell and Amanda Bowyer for finding the wallet and my personal items from That they took the time to locate me showed their unselfishness and their strength of character. With deep gratitude. Leslie Lint? Middleville Costumes • Masks Accessories • Patterns Fabric • Candy • Cards Party Items • Decorations Make up • Candles • Hats String Confetti • Hair Color Creepies • Lawn Bags Wigs • Pencils • Gifts Treat Totes • Jewelry ^RAINBOWS END Yarn, Craft & Variety HOURS Mon Fri 9 8. Sal 9 5 30 CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE 891*1106 HOLY FAMILY PARISH RENEWAL OCTOBER 23-26, 1993 NEIGHBORS, continued from Page 4 the trip. Ray Koeplinger said that wife Betty had knee surgery this week on her ligament around the knee. Ray had had the same thing done on his knee a while back and he is fine now. Then he told me that his mom went to Fischer School as a child, went on to Barry County Normal to become a teacher, and went back to leach at her own school. Her maiden name was Kressie Kmnie Laurel Rock said that they were up at their cabin at Michigamme, getting it ready for deer hunting last weekend Marge Wheeler said that they went up to Frankenmuth for the day a couple of weeks ago. Went to see all the wonderful stuff, had a wonderful dinner and enjoyed the leisurely day. Well, folks. 1 guess that is about it for this week Wait a minute. I just remembered that Lorraine Otto said that the Octo family all got together and made apple butter this last weekend. Have to check the other side of the tape There may be more that I am missing Well 1 guess that is finally it for this week A btg hug to all of you. Visit with you next week Thornapple Florals new location is... 1045 ARLINGTON (in Postoors Market) on M-37, Middleville Same Phone: 795-3331 NEW HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a m to 6:00 p m Fri. 8:30 a m. - 8 p m.; Sat. 8 30 a m. -5pm Father Don Reilly, OSA Dr. Patricia Kelly, Ph.D. HEALTHY ANGER & FORGIVENESS: CORNERSTONES OF RELATIONSHIPS Our presenters will be Patricia Kelly, Ph D., mother of 12 children. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Bryn Mawr College. Presently, Dr. Kelly is coordinator of the Pastoral Counseling Program at Neumann College. She counsels with and lectures to priests, nuns, and lay people year round. Fr. Donald Reilly, Ph.D. is an Augustinian priest. He received his Master’s degree in theology from Washington Theological Union and a doctorate in Counseling. He is currently the Assistant Provincial and Personnel Director of his Province. WHERE: Holy Family Catholic Church WHEN: 9669 Kraft Avenue — Caledonia During all weekend masses. Saturday - 5:00 PM or Sunday - 9:00 and 11:00 AM - AND Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM October 24, 25, and 26 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 19. 1993 Patten ■ Hallifax united in marriage The grandchildren of Mike and Nancy Hallifax announce the marriage of their grandparents. Mike, son of Marge Hallifax, and Nancy (Pattenh daughter of Marjory Varney , were married at Chartton Park Chapel one year ago. Oct 24. with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. Friends and family witness­ ed the ceremony Sharon Tyr rell was maid of honor and Douglas Vickery was best man Guests were ushered in by Scott Hallifax. brother of the groom, and Marke Wcyerman. son-in-law of the groom. Luanna Furrow played the organ while people were seated and then Mike had "Unchained Melody " sang to the bride as she walked down the aisle Immediate family members of the groom who attended were his mother, Marge Hallifax: sister. Leann Hams and her family from Chicago, brother. Scott Hallifax. brother. Tom Hallifax; daughters. Laurie (Marke) Weyerman and Kan Hallifax; grandchildren Mathew. Brit­ tany and Kelseay Grandchild Shelbi Lynn had not arrived at the time of the wedding, but did so in May 1993. Immediate family members of the bride who attended were her mother. Marge Varney, her sisters. Marsha Straiey and family, and Janet Webb and family, all of Hillsdale; daughters. Stacey Patten and Amy Patten; grand-daughter Alexis Her son Christopher is currently serving in the United States Army in Germany and could not attend the ceremony but was sent a video tape The couple now live in their home on Rork Road. Hastings. Solomons to celebrate 50th Curtis and Vernelva (Nellie) Barnum Solomon of Middleville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver­ sary Saturday. Oct. 23. with a family dinner at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Their children are Gary and Susan Rounds. Edward Solomon and Thomas Solomon. They also have five grand­ children and one great­ grandchild ENGAGEMENTS FITNESS FOR YOU... Held at: Pigr Elementary Hewitt Kares to wed Nov. 13 SCHEDULE md m 10 CLASSES for $i5oo — II you are paying per daw. The parents of Tiffany Lynne Hewitt and Kenneth IxRoy Kares are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. The bride is the daughter of Valeric and Lindon Daniels and Dwight and Vickie Hewitt, all of Hastings. Tif­ fany is a 1990 graduate of These Might Be The Nicest Cards You’ll Get During The Holidays. Hastings High School and has been employed at Thomas Regout of Byron Center for 1‘A years. The groom is the son of Carolyn and Terry Steeby of Middleville and Brad and Robin Kares of Battle Creek Kenneth is a 1988 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville and has been employed at the Brad­ ford White Corp, in Mid­ dleville for five years. A Nov. 13 wedding is plan­ ned at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings A CURIOUS RACCOON ...watched as we put up the For Sale sign. Ap­ proximately 189 acres available, just 20 minutes from Grand Rapids. If you ever thought of building you’ll love this country pro­ perty. This is a chance to make all your labors worthwhile. Owner is willing to split property. Awaiting your inspection! VALARIE YARGER Cornerstone Realty, Inc. (616) 94SSO49 or 765-3369 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY The holiday season is just around the comer...it’s the perfect time to apply for your No-Annual Fee Mastercard or VISA from Hastings City Bank. • • • • • • • • Stop by or call any office for your application today! These could be the best “good tidings” you'll get all year. Hastngs nemnder Hasungs Banner Hastngs Weekender Commurcy Advisor Marshal Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News MddtevAe/Caiedona Son & News Maple Valey News Middles die 795-3338 Bellevue 763 9418 Nashville 852-0790 Member FDIC Caledocua 891-0010 W^laad 792-6201 (616)891-9294 . PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (& 948-4450 Hastings 945-2401 in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 BINGO American Lepon Post 1305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. pimu ran wnw HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL I IAR1I.II Y �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 19, 1993 / Page 7 Calendar of Events October 19 — All elementaries - money for the Frankenmuth fundraiser is due today. MEAP for 7th graders McFall T-Th. Kindergarten to Bowens Mill October 20 — Middle School has a full day of school, con ferences for parents/teachers will be from 5-8 p.m McFall M-W Kindergartens to Bowens Mill. October 21 — Parent/Teacher conferences for Middle School. 5-8 p.m. Full day of school. October 25 — Middle School P E P meeting m library at 7 p.m., (they’d love to see you there). October 27 — M-W. Kindergarten Halloween Parties. the children had a special visit from "The Bugman’’ and Thursday, the children graphed SweetTarts left behind by Zero the Hero West — Mrs. Thaler’s second graders finished listening to Ramona Quimby. Age 8” and are now reading "Charlotte’s Web. " After listening to one chaptr they discussed the main idea, wrote it down and illustrated the idea. Each student will have their own sequenced mini-booklet when the novel is com­ pleted Mrs. Wrolverton’s third graders have been enjoying books written by Judith Viorst and Bill Martin. Jr. On Fnday. to compliment their thematic unit on invertebrates, they view­ ed the video "Charlotte’s Web." (That spider Does get around...) Pagt — The classes of Mrs Chausow. Mrs. Jahnke and Mrs. Johns sent entries to the National Book It! Contest. The contest involved creating a personality profile and story for a new character who is to become a member of the Book It! Bunch. Each class spent hours brainstorming, writing, draw­ ing and coming to a consensus for a character and story. The Kindergarten teacher, Kelly Nisonger, was in a car acci­ dent on Oct. 18th. By the time this comes out. she should be home mending. Miss Nisonger. have a quick recovery, we miss you! ••••• Local birth announced — TK Bulletin Board Looking Ahead October 28 — The Great Pumpkin Display at West. October 29 — Halloween parade at 1:30. parties followed at elementaries. November 5 — Middle Sch dance sponsored by 7th and 8th graders Nov. 19 & 24 — Middle and High Schools have half-days. McFall — Have you seen the halls lately? There are spiders, caterpillars. Indians and other surprises to greet you — come and see. Miss Sandwick's first graders produced a class book titled: "A Lady Bug Is As Small As a Rice Krispie.” Using a microscope they also observed the parts of a bee Wednesday GIRL - John and Deb Weesie are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Alyssa Susanne, bom Satur­ day. Sept. 18. weighing 7 lbs . 6 ozs. and 18 inches long. She was welcomed home by brothers. Ryan and Grant Grandparents are Rog and Sandy Wetherbee of Mid­ dleville and John and Tireke Weesie of Caledonia. winner will be revealed on National Young Readers Day. Nov. 17. Mrs. McKee’s class "branched out’’ with an art project on Friday . In the hallway of her room is a very large tree, with some unusual leaves and critters on it Watch that hallway for continued developments — or should we say. sprouts? Middle School — Toad-ally Awesome Trojans are appear ing everywhere' Who was that 7th grader that held the door for Mrs. Secord. Or that 6th grader that always remembers his Spartan D&W receipts-Campbell labels to help their school? If you haven't heard about our toad-ally awesome Trojans, just ask a middle schooler. Chances are they have been caught do­ ing good already. High School — If your teen has Miss Hendrickson for biology , this past week you may have noticed a lack of appetite on a certain day. Could be the day they studied non-moving, preserved specimens (We all remember those). This week’s quote: It only takes a moment to be kind, but the result can last a lifetime. SAM’S JOINT EAST Special Kids* Costume ft ‘Easier ‘ | SC31S VJ • Halloween Party Meet Shawny the Clown, "tsTAutwii IJ Colonel Bo and all their friends! Q Tuesday, Oct. 26 • 5 pm - 9 pm — All Kids Meals are FREE! — Make your reservations by calling Sam’s Joint in Alaska Phone Number 698-1833 — or — TDD Phone Number: 1-800-292-6236 TDD Harold Thaler to celebrate his 90th birthday Harold E Thaler will celebrate his 90th birthday on Dec. 25. Relatives and friends are invited to join Harold for an early birthday celebration An open house will be held Saturday. Oct. 30. at the Leighton Township Hall. 4475 Kalamazoo Drive. Caledonia (Green Lake) from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will be hosted by his children. Bill Thaler, Butch and Shirley Lehman. Dale and Karla Thaler and Margaret Thaler No gifts, please (Easter Seals) HALLO WEEN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Sam’s Joint in Alaska 7449 - 68th Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 From Grand Rapids: 131 South to 68th Street East; 12 Ml — or — East Beltline (M-37) South from Grand Rapids to 68th Street; turn East; 3 Ml Any children that an physically challenged please specify when making resentations �Page • I The Sun and News. MkkHevihe. Mi / October 19. 19*3 Saras Portable studio means new broadcast possiblities CHS News ‘mobilizes’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia High School television production staff now is on the road as well as on the air. Previously limited to pro­ duction in the high school studio, the CHS News staff now can film from off-school sites using the same equip­ ment as in the studio "The new mobile studio allows us multi-camera film ing at 'remote' locations away from the studio. ” explained CHS tekvisKHi pnxJuction in­ structor Rick Wyma "The students learn not on­ ly multi-camera operations, but also how to produce graphics using the video 'toaster,' replay machines and all other aspects of television production, just as if we were in the main studio.” he said In television terms, by the way. a video toaster is what produces the animated images and game scores and credits that are superimposed on the screen during a footbell game, for instance Wyma said the new studio will be used to for sports events, both home and away, and for productions in the Per­ forming Arts Center and other school and community events The school already 'owned the television cameras, but the rest of the portable studio represents about a $7,000 in­ vestment. Wyma said The Caledonia Athletic Boosters helped fund the studio, along with the Scots n’ Stuff high school store and the Caledonia Community Schools. Initiated at the Fighting Scots' first home football game Sept 24. the studio will be operated by the CHS television production class, which is taught by Wyma. Shirley Besteman and Tom Kaechele Fifteen juniors and seniors arc taking the class this SORE FEET I ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems ;; KENT PODIATRY to Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 ii im 121 td til bi im im im Li bi M iai iaiijltd 121 iMiMN Chod Poalmon and Justin Heyboer, both television production students at CHS, pose next to the school's new mobile TV studio, funded by the Caledonia Athletic Boosters, the school store Scots n Stuff and the Caledonia Community Schools. semester. Wyma said he and the students are enjoying the new capabilities the mobile studio provides, but pointed out that there's more than just a film­ ing involved in producing a video with the new studio He estimated that it takes ab»>ut six hours to produce a video of a two-hour event. “It takes some extra lime, between setting up the studio and then tearing it down after­ ward.” he said "But we re excited about the possibilities this studio of­ fers the kids in learning more about all aspects of TV production. ” WHAT'S THE BIG SECRET Color by the professionals at New Design ! This fall s color B sleek, shiny and sexy. Let us educate you to the endless possibilities of hair color in the 90 s with a free consultation. No obligation, no appointment necessary. Even a small change can make a big difference! At New Design your business is important and you should expect no less than first class service. Experience the New Design difference. Pick an instant color discount from our fall color tree! I I I We use and recommend products by CHS student Scott Striplin, left, and television production instructor Rick Wyma record the CHS Homecoming football game in the school's new mobile studio. Caledonia and Forest Hills orchestras combine for concert J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia and Forest Hills Northern high school and middle school orchestras will perform together in a concert Thursday evening at the Caledonia Performing Arts Center. Each group will perform in­ dividually and then all the str­ ing players from both schools will perform Del Sorgo's "Fantasia for Strings ’ "We estimate there will be about 105 string players on the stage fo. the combined number.” said Peter DeLille. orchestra director for the Caledonia schools. The Caledonia orchestras will perform classical selec lions by Mozart, Vivaldi and Offenbach, he said Diane Gordon will conduct the Forest Hills Northern orchestras The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m I'hc public is in­ vited to attend, and admission is free. Call for Classifieds ... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGEHERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then Ky per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is .Friday at 4:00 p.m. Hude* A- Bring in this coupon for «5.°° off any hair service New Customers Only/Explres October 30, 1993 NEW DESIGN II HillcREST MaII • 142hd Ave Dorr • 681'9955 NEW DESIGN CAlcdoNiA VillAqc Centre (M'J7) • 891'9257 ALL APPLIANCES - ALL BRANDS M0MsP0P'Sm^ 795-8950 500 Arangtor. (M-37) Middle. e • TOOO South of Gavin Chevrolet) Mir J OPEN Monday 11 to 8: Tuesday Thursday Fnday 11 k» 6, Wednesday 11 to 8. Saturday 9 io 3 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 19, 1993 I Page 9 Telephone Exchanges for Nearby Communities Thornapple Board OKs ambulance purchase by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thofnapple Township Emergency Services soon will have a new ambulance added to its equipment The Township Board ap­ proved purchase of the new vehicle at last Monday s <Oct. II) meeting Three bids were received, and the board chose to pur chase the ambulance from Michigan First Response in Fenwick. Mich . for $34,599. The other bids were for $38,000 and $37,400 The new ambulance will be a I993, van type vehicle, like the newer ambulance that is already in service Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen, said that the vehicle should arrive in about 60 days. All of the equipment now in the older, modular ambulance will be transferred to the new one. Boysen said they will be selling the other unit, but no definite plans on that have been made “We had gotten to the point that we had to make our choice, either to rechassis the old ambulance or buy a new one.” Boysen said Though there is nothing wrong with the box. Boysen said the chassis was just worn out. Because it needed repairs, the ok! ambulance has not been used much over the last year. In other township business DISSOLVING VILLAGE, pic process, and that many of the figures quoted by Con­ solidate Caledonia are not correct The group favoring dissolu­ tion says that the township can absorb the duties associated with running the village and that “village officials just are not needed any more.” The township staff, however, works only part time, and has pointed out that it already has more work than it can handle Taking on the village sewer system, current building pro­ jects and a possible water system would require more hours for the township staff, which in turn would cost residents more money. 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Banfield......... .................. 721 Battle Creek....................963 Battle Creek. ......... .........964 Battle Creek. .................. 965 Battle Creek. .................. 968 Bellevue....... _________ 763 Caledonia__ ................... 891 Clarksville....,_________ 693 Delton........... ._________ 623 Dutton--------................... 698 Freeport........ ................... 765 Hastings....... _____ ____ 945 .......948 Haxtinas ......... Hickory Comers..... .......671 Lacey........... -........... ....... 758 Lake Odessa......... ....... 374 Martin....................... ....... 672 Middleville............... ....... 795 Nashville.................. ....... 852 Pine Lake................ ....... 664 Sunfield.................... ....... 566 Vermontville........... ....... 726 Wayland............ :..... ....... 792 Woodland................. ....... 367 SWISS STEAK DINNER continued from front page— Residents might have to pay special assessments to retain those services, with assessments possibly being more expensive than the village millage, warn officials. Before the debate wages further, however, the petition signatures first must be validated Cherry said that she hopes the process should be finished sometime this week. In other business last week, the council: — Approved the construc­ tion of a McDonald’s restaurant at the Caledonia Village Centre (See related story ) — Approved a permit for the Caledonia Elementary Halloween parade Oct. 29 — Designated Saturday. Oct. 30. as Trick or Treat night. — Authorized Prein and Newhof Engineers to file a preapplication letter for fedcrai funding in case the village should decide to join the private water system being constructed by developer Jerry Baker and the Caledonia Community Schools. — Scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday. Oct 20. to vote on whether to pur­ chase capacity in the Baker school water storage tower. — Voted to reallocate the money originally approved to pay for additional library staff. The money instead will be used to fund library periodical subscriptions that were to be dropped. (See related story.) — Approved Saturday. Dec. II. as the date for the village Christmas parade, sponsored this year by Legion Post 305. Hoekstra’s field offices to open locally Staff from Second District Congressman Peter Hoekstras office will be available for help between noon and 2 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Thornapple Township Hall in Middleville. The next visit here will be Thursday afternoon. Oct. 21. The two-hour sessions will allow area residents to get constituent help from their congressional office without having to travel to Hoekstra’s permanent offices in Holland. Muskegon and Cadillac. Help will be available on a variety of concerns, in­ cluding. but not limited to problems with the Internal Revenue Service. Social Security .Administration, the Veterans Administration and Immigration and Naturaliza­ tion Service Residents in the area should come w i th documents and correspondence, which case workers can use to plead their caves w i th the appropriate federal agencies Sufi workers also will be available to hear constituents’ concerns about legislative issues, which will be passed on io Hoekstra for response. FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH at the Freeport Community Center Sunday, Oct. 31 • 12:30-2:30 PM Swiss Steak • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Corn • Salad • Dessert ADULTS../6.50 CHILDREN 5-12../3.00 5 & UNDER...FREE Come join us for a delicious Sunday Dinner w X Come to ... f PUMPKIN WORLD '93 at S&S Farm Market Inside the greenhouse where the temperature is pleasant. F Deborah Doehring 489 HOLES last week. Boysen noted that he was working the the assess­ ment roll. He has been out taking pic­ tures of houses in the township, getting approximate square footage of each, and checking out the physical aspects such as building place­ ment. and property and lot size. The pictures will be part of the township assessment records Now thru Sunday., Oct. 31 • Cost Only 75* per person — Special Events Every Saturday — Oct. 23 - Cross's Whispering Hill Top Acres«Story Teller at 2-3-4 p.m. - Jennifer Ivinskas 1 Oct. 30 - S&S's Own “Sassy" & Chicken Friends (Pot Bellied Pig) Story Teller at 2-3-4 p.m. - Delores Dipp j K Call for more information K \ S&S Farm Market Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 am-6 pm; Open Sun. 12 noon-5 pmJ \ 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) J (Located only 3 miles south of Middleville on M-37) NX x J Phone 795-9758 SQUASH — 8 Delicious varieties to choose from! BUTTERNUT, ICC BUTTERCUP, ACORN 13 lb Northern Spy • Ida Red Jonathan • Red Delicious Cortland • McIntosh Golden Delicious^.— Mutsu J Empires CfcCSJr NEW! APPLE DONUTS Made here fresh everyday APPLE CIDERr UTuie Supplies Last JL Gal In Your Own Jug Stargazer Lilie Bulbs Now on Sale ! \ppi J Jciim R) 100's of Pumpkins for mini to gum AND GREENHOUSE 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 Hj 4611N. Middleville Road ■ Middleville, l 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834’ ---- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON SAT 9 tc b SUN 12 ro S �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 19. 1993 Obituaries Kenneth F. Dietchweiler-------------------------------------------Oil in Illinois for 18 years and was at Sears and Roebuck in Hastings until he retired. Mr. Dietchweiler was a member of Sl Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia. He was a Veteran of World War II, served four years in the United States Army. Member of the Elks in Hastings and the VFW Post in Wayland. Mr. Dietchweiler is survived by his wife, Evelyn E. Dietchweiler; two daughters, Donna (Ken) Podbevsek of Shelbyville, Bobbie Dietchweiler of Cascade; grandchil­ dren: Barb and Dan Phillips, Diane Podbevsek, Kenneth Robert Podbevsek. He is preceded in death by parents, Arthurt Louis Dietch­ weiler and Mary Katherine KENTWOOD - Kenneth F. Dietchweiler, 70, of Kent­ wood, formerly of Gun Lake, passed away Thursday, Octob­ er 14, 1993 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Dietchweiler was bom on June 24, 1923 in Hinsdale, Illinois, the son of Arthur and Mary (Bluder) Dietchweiler. He was raised in Hinsdale, Illi­ nois and attended Hinsdale Grammer School, graduating in 1941 from LaGrange High School, La Grange, Illinois. He was married to Evelyn E. Karnatz on July 17, 1943 at Western Springs, Illinois. They lived in Illinois 28 years and then moved to Michigan, Gun Lake area and lived there 22 years. He was employed at Shell Letterheads .(7V .. 'PRIN E3B3 it V Mi Business Cards Envelopes Brochures jJ i Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or slop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) (Bluder) Dietchweiler. Funeral services were held Monday, October 18 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Reverend Gerke officiating. Burial Robbins Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made for a cemetery' memorial. Caledonia Athletic Boosters hit the track The Fighting Scots Athletic Boosters will be hosting a one-hour sponsored run/walk on Saturday . Oct. 30. at 11 am. All parents of Caledonia students are urged to "be true to your school" and join to support student activities. The athletic boosters help support not only the athletes at Caledonia, but band members, dance teams, the Teen Institute, along with various other organizations. We invite all parents to sign up and pick up sponsor sheets at any Caledonia School of­ fice. or call Cmdi Hakeem at 698-0332. Eight grode students of the month ore (front, from left) Douglas Bierens. Evelyn Bird, Bradley Blashkiw, and Holly Clinton: (center, from left) Aaron Dillon, Soroh Harris, Alex Middleton, and Brian Mutschler; and (back, from left) Holly Pitt. Spencer Romph, Lisa Saylor, Lisa Schreiner, Elizabeth Steensma. and Ryan Willard. September students of the month named September students of the month from the seventh graders are (front, from left) Kirsten Carver, and Ryon Craven; (center, from left) Sara Huff, Jeffrey Joynson, and David Lapekes; and (back, from left) Sarah Mabee, Howard Peters, and Rose Shoebridge. Mathew Alvarez and Cody Yoder are not pictured. The leaves are falling... The weather is beautiful. You can move into Cider Mill Village NOW before the snow flies! 14 lovely stock units to choose from (6 are doublewides) True Value Homes will continue to offer a FREE Custom Barn from “Barns by Bob” with the purchase of any stock unit. (Offer good thru October) Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has announced the September students of the month. Sixth graders selected are (front, from left) Jenelle Batdorff, Rachel Brinks, Anna Cnossen, and Julia Cordts; (center, from left) Amber Harthy, Christine McKee Kerry Rickert, and Alexander Sevald; and (bock, from left) Doria Stutzman, Lyndsey Vanoman, Daniel Warner, Brandon Willard, and John Zuidersma. Hannah Yeazel is not pictured. ----------------------- CALL SANDRA AT:------------------------ TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village I U H***' Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 812 RIVER BEND LANE. MIDDLEVILLE T. Wm. Hefferan. C.P.M.. Property Mgmt. Inc Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 Alto man named Homecoming King hopeful at Purdue Thomas Edward Bignall of Aho was one of 15 Homecom­ ing King candidates at Purdue University Fnday. Oct. 15. Bignall. a senior at Purdue, majoring in athletic training, is the son of Wayne and Cheryl Bignall of Alto He was nominated by Mar wood House BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS MAINSTREE MIDDLEVILLE •IMTXXJES* Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 •s«r ' (Antixpus 3c • HOURS Tuaaday S Murday 11 to S. Friday fWflhi UN 8 pm Sunday “toy charvca �The Sun and News. MxM*eviHe. Ml I October 19, 1993 / Page 13 MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes September 28 1993 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m Present Bray French. Mugridge Oliver Schell inger and VondenBerg Absent None Guests Stephani Pennington Jennifer Kidder Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News and Koren Meoney Minutes of the September 14 1993 meeting were approved as reod President Myers reod the Of ficiol Proclamation in regards in Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. French moved that Council set Saturday October 30 1993 os the official day to celebrate Halloween in the Village of Mid­ dleville Support by Bray Ayes all. Corned Pegues* from the Planning and Zoning Commission to send members to the M S P O An­ nual Conference French moved that Council approve the request from the Planning and Zoning Commission to send Katherine Encinas to the 48th M.S.P.O. An­ nual Conference at a cost of >55 00 plus $15.50 for lunch to attend Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all Carried Mugridge moved that Council authorize Manager Manshum to purchase 100 neptune water meters for the Village from SIC Water Service Products, foi $5 225 00. Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried VondenBerg moved that Council adopt the resolution of transfers between accounts and fill out the signature cards of those allowed Support by Schellinger Ayes all. Carried Attorney Youngsma presented to Council a proposed Ordinance to regulate the operation of off rood vehicles. Oliver moved that Council adopt the Ordinance To Regulate the Operation of Off Road Vehicles within the Village of Middleville. Support by Schellinger. Roll call; Bray aye, French aye. Mugridge aye, Oliver aye, Schellinger aye, VondenBerg aye, and Myers aye. Motion carried. Attorney Youngsma presented to Council resolution regarding Cable TV rate regula­ tions. Bray moved that Council adopt the Resolution Regarding Cable TV Rote Regulations. Sup port by VondenBerg. Roll call Bray aye. French aye, Mugridge aye, Oliver aye. Schellinger aye.VondenBerg aye and Myers aye. Motion carried. Bray moved that Council adopt the ordinance to Add Article IV to Chapter 5 of the Code of Or dinonce Village of Middleville Regarding Regulations and Pro­ cedures for Basic Cable TV Rate Regulations Support by French Roll coll Bray aye French aye. Mugridge aye Oliver aye Schellinger aye VondenBerg aye and Myers aye Motion carried. Manager Manshum updated Council on the bridge and sewer extension. Bray moved that Council enter into Closed Session for the pur­ pose of discussing possible sole of Village property Support by Schellinger Roll coll: Bray aye French aye Mugridge aye diver aye Schellinger aye. VondenBerg aye and Myers aye Motion carried. Council entered into Closed Session at 8 05 p.m. Council returned to regular session at 8 20 p.m. Discussion held on the selling of Village property. No oction taken Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Oliver. Ayes oil. Car­ ried Meeting adjourned at 8:X p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (414) — SUMMARY OF MINUTES — VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA October 11 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President with all members present except Moerlond Several guests were also present The minutes of the regular and special meetings and the financial report were accepted. Bills of the month were allowed for payment. Imperial Municipal Services reported two building permits issued Motion by Soules seconded by Antecki to accept the recom­ mendation of the Planning Com­ mission ond poss the amend ment to the PUD Ordinance to include a restaurant with drive thru facilities Motion carried Motion by Soules seconded by Berencsi to allocate $700 00 to the library in additional to the annual $500 00 to be used for periodicals. Carried Mr Micros presented the peti­ tions to "Vacate the incorpora­ tion of the Village to the Village Council. Approval was given for the Caledonia Elementary School Halloween parade to be held October 29. 1993 and for the Santo Parade to be held on December 11 1993 Council designated Saturday Oct 30 os official Halloween in the Village of Caledonia. Klover reported on the Water Committee meeting with the financial consultant. A letter that is to appear in the next Sun and News in regards to the Water project was read and discussed A Special Council meeting will be held next week about the project. Moton by Kid­ der seconded by Soules to have Prein & Newhof do the pre­ application letters to Formers Home Administration for a 55% grant for a water system. Carried Rodgers was authorized to have truck repairs done Antecki reported on the Neighborhood Watch program. Motion by Soules seconded by Kidder to donate $100.00 to the Neighborhood Wotch program. Carried. Other items discussed were Mayor Exchange. Sidewalk liability. Emmons Street ease­ ment ond Library questions. Meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (413) Serving our Country Laura L. Knight TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date: October 21, 1993 Time: 7.30 P.M Place: Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N. Briggs, Middleville. Ml 49333 Purpose: To consider request from John A Baar to rezone property on N Patterson Rd from Agricultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan. Legal Description A parcel of land in the Northwest one-quarter of Section 7. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County Michigan, described as Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 7, thence South 225 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence East 300 feet, thence South 150 feet, thence West 300 feet, thence North 150 feet to the place of beginning Owner of Record: John A Baar 7732 Tree Swallow Dr., Grand Rapids 49508 Material pertaining to the above subject may be examin­ ed at the township hail by appointment with the clerk Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Spnngs Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Spnngs Township Clerk by wnting or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 Air Force Tech Sgt. Laura L. Knight has graduated from an Air Force major command non-commissioned officer academy, having received ad­ vanced military leadership and management training in Panama City. Fla Knight, an inventory management supers isor. is the daughter of Gerald A Bar­ naby of 10195 Kalamazoo Ave . Caledonia, and Jane K. Greenman of Wyoming. William [). Baldry William D Baldry. a 1993 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, the son of Carla and William J. Baldry of Middleville, enlisted in the United States Army for a two year, lb-week tour of duty m the in­ fantry He is scheduled to report for active duty in November and is slated to receive training al Fort Benn­ ing. Ga Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Village of Middleville County oF Barry, Michigan At a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, held at the Village Hail. Middleville. Michigan, on October 12. 1993 at 700 PM. an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville was adopted AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville. THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 (Zoning Map) thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from the Light Industrial District (1-1) to the Medium Density Single Family District (R 2) 800 East Main Street Part of the South Vt of the Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the South Mi comer of said Section 23; thence North 00 deg 50’ 48" West 962 55 feet along the East line of Assessor s Plat #4 m said Section 23 and Section 26 to the centerline of Main Street; thence South 81 deg 10’ 41" East 247.50 feet along said centertine of Main Street; thence South 08 deg 48' 56" West 165.00 feet, thence North 81 deg 10’ 4 1" West 219.53 feet to said East line of Assessor’s Plat #4 of Middleville, thence North 00 deg 50' 48" West 167.38 feet along East line of Assessor s Plat 84 of Middleville to the place of beginning Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record 803 East Main Street - Middleville Commencing at interesection of center of Main Street and North and South V« line of Section 23. then East in center of highway 15 rods for beginning, then South 10 rods. East 8 rods. North 10 rods to center of highway. West 10 rods to beginning; containing 80 sq. rods more or less. Section 2. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 (Zoning Map) thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from the Light Industrial District (1-1) to the Multiple Family Residential District (R 3) 140 Irving Road - Part of the South V? of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South ’♦ corner of said Section 23; thence North 00 deg 50’ 48" West 151.06 feet along the East line of Assessor’s Plat #4 of Middleville to the place of beginning of this description, thence North 82 deg 50’ 46" West 23.60 feet to the centertine of Irving Road, thence North 23 deg 59’ 18" West 37.75 feet along said centerline of Irving Road; thence North 89 deg 35’ 36" East 98.03 feet; thence North 30 deg 15’ 05” West 122 20 feet to East line of Assessor’s Plat #4 of Middleville, said point being North 00 deg 50’ 48" West 294 80 feet from said South ’A corner of Section 23; thence North 00 deg 50' 48" West 261 87 feet along East line of Assessor’s Plat #4 of Middleville; thence South 81 deg 10’ 08“ East 311.26 feet; thence South 08 deg 48’ 56" West 260 00 feet; thence South 81 deg 10’ 41" East 28.14 feet; thence South 00 deg 05’ 35" East 1.14 feet, thence North 82 deg 50’ 46 West 106.35 feet; thence South 00 deg 13' 26" East 131 81 feet; thence North 82 deg 50’ 46” West 186.14 feet to the place of beginning Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. 150 Irving Road Beg at pt on N & S ’A line Sec 23-4-10 121.9 ft from S 'A post sd Sec also being c/l Irving Road where it crosses sd N & S ’A line, th N al sd N & S ’A line 33 ft, th S 82 deg 30’ 50" E parallel with c/l of State Rd 198.00 ft. the N parallel with sd N & S ’A line 132 ft, th S 82 deg 30' 50” E 106 92 ft. th S parallel with N & S ’A line 436 92 ft m/l to c/1 of Irving Rd, th nwly al sd c/l 429 ft m/l to POB, except that part located within Section 26, T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan Subject to easements. Section 3. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 (Zoning Map) thereof so as to rezone the following desc (bed lands from the Medium Density Single Family District (R-2) to the Multiple Family Residential District (R-3). 150 Irving Road - Beg at pt on N & S ’A line Sec 23-4-10 121.9 ft from S ’A post sd Sec also being c/l Irving Road where it crosses sd N & S ’A line, th N al sd N & S ’A line 33 ft, th S 82 deg 30’ 50” E parallel with c/l of State Rd 198.00 ft, th N parallel with sd N & S !A line 132 ft, th S 82 deg 30’ 50” E 106.92 ft, th S parallel with N & S ’A line 436 92 ft m/l to c/l of Irving Rd, th nwly al sd c/l 429 ft m/l to POB, except that part located within easements’ T4N’ R10W’ ThornaPPle Township, Barry County, Michigan Subject to Section 4 The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 (Zoning Map) thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from the Thornapple Township Residential District (R) to the Village Low Density Single Family District (R-1): 611 Grand Rapids Street Commencing at a point on the east side of Grand Rapids Street which is 132 feet north of northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition then North 60 feet, East 132 feet, South 60 feet, West 132 feet to the beginning 611 Grand Rapids Street ■ Southeast ’A, Northwest ’A, Section 23-4-10, described as begin­ ning at a point on the east side of Grand Rapids Street lies 66 feet North of the Nor thwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition to the Midd. Due North 66 feet then 89 degrees 59’ East 132 feet, South 66 feet, South 89 degrees 59’ West 132 feet to the point of beginning. 611 Grand Rapids Street Beginning 66 feet North 132 feet East of the Northwest corner of Block 20, Keelers Addition to Middleville, North 132 feet, East 66 feet South 132 feet West 66 feet to point of beginning. Section 23-4-10 613 Grand Rapids Street The North 60 feet of South 120 feet of a part of the Southeast ’A, Northwest 1A, Section 23-4 10 described as beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street 132 feet North of Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20 Keelers Addition, then North 180 feet, then North 89 degrees 59’ East 132 feet then South 180 feet, then South 89 degrees 59’ West 132 feet to the begining. 615 Grand Rapids Street Beginning at a point on the East side of Grand Rapids Street which lies 252 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 20, Keelers Addition then North 60 feet, East 132 feet, South 60 feet, West 132 feet to the beginning Section 5. The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended bv the deletion of Section 3.55 Mobile Homes Outside of Mobile Home Parks. A new Section 3 35 shall be inserted which shall consist of the following; Section 3.35 Single Family Dwelling. Any single family dwelling erected or placed on a lot or parcel of land shall satisfy all of the following minimum requirements (a) It shall have a minimum width of 24 feet, extending for at least % of its length (b) It shall be placed, constructed or mounted on a permanent foundation of masonry concrete or other approved material, having such minimum depth below grade and such maximum height above grade as are in compliance with the single family dwelling re quirements of the Village Building Code. (c) No single family dwelling shall be erected, placed or installed unless the yard size lot area and height regulations of the zoning district in which the dwelling is located are fully complied with. (d) The dwelling shall comply with the minimum floor area requirements for the district in which it is located (e) The minimum ceiling height of a single family dwelling shall be not less than that required by the Village Building Code (f) The dwelling shall be connected to a public sanitary sewer system and public water supply system, if available, or to such private sanitary sewer facilities and water supply system as are approved by the Barry County Health Department or by other governmen­ tal agency having jurisdiction. (g) In the case of a single family dwelling which is a mobile home, ail construction thereof shall comply with the minimum provisions of the National Manufactured Housing Con struction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, as amended To the extent that minimum construction requirements for single family dwellings, as set forth tn this ordinance or in the Village Building Code, exceed the minimum construction requirements of said act. as to single family dwellings that are mobile homes, the minimum construction re quirements of said act shall control. Effective Date October 12, 1993 A copy of this Zoning Ordinance amendment may be inspected at the Middleville Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street in the Village of Middleville, during normal business Cheryl Hopper, Village Clerii �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 19. 1993 Ducks Unlimited banquet held Themapple’s Valley Ducks Unlimited held its 14th annual banquet on Sept. 16 in the Casa Mediera room of the Middle Villa Inn Ducks Unlimited was incor­ porated in 1937 and their sole mission is to protect, con­ serve. and enhance wetlands Habitat USA. and Marsh pro­ grams provide hands-on habitat restoration, protection programs, and wetlands enhancement in cooperation with public and private organizations Today. DU’s membership stands at just short of a half a million, and its wetland project sparkle throughout the United States. Canada, and Mexico. Ducks and geese are only a few of the many species now living in area developed by Ducks Unlimited. At least 40 species of mammals. 19 species of fish and 300 species of birds benefit from DU’s conserva­ tion efforts Locally. Thomapple Valles Ducks Unlimited has worked for 14 years to help this cause. Hunters and nonhunters alike become members of our chapter to help with our cause. This year 103 members joined in at our annual fund raising banquet They enjoyed a steak dinner, door prizes, silent and live auctions, regular and special raffles At the wrap-up meeting. Chair­ man Randy Teegardin reported nothing but positive PACKER Grand Rapids retail packaging firm desires motivated and dependable team players for part time packer positions Flexible 2- or 3-day schedules to accommodate your needs. Com­ petitive wages in family-oriented company Ap­ plications accepted from 10 00 a m. to 3 00 p m. at DISPLAY PACK, INC. 1340 Monroe Ave . Grand Rapids, Ml k* ............ — comments from those in atten­ dance. Treasurer Martha Anderson reported our 1993 effort grossed over $19,000 for the Ducks' Items used at the banquet included art prints, watches, decoys, blankets, furniture, calls, a boat. guns, a bow. stamps, steins, and clothing. The committee wishes to ex­ press its thank you to those who donated or discounted prizes used, and a special thanks to those 20 members who went the extra mile and become sponsors. It was noted that one charter member of TVDU is still a committee member and has been for each of the 14 years. John L (Jack) Walker deserves our thanks, and has already committed to next year s committee. The com­ mittee will be meeting again in March of 1994 to prepare for the next fund raiser. Anyone in the community that has an interest is encouraged to become part of this most worthy conservation effort. Contact Randy Teegardin, Martha Anderson, or Jack Walker if you are interested. Next year's banquet is tenatively scheduled for Thursday. Sept. 8. Save $4 sq. yd. ON DESIGNER S0LAR1AN' AND DESIGNER SOLAR1AN II 5 sq. yd. minimum. 25 sq. yd. maximum. OCTOBER 1-31,1993 See dealer for details. The look will last. The oJJ'er wont. Comfort is the key to one of the most enduring looks in today’s decorating. Whether as rustic as a cabin in the woods or as soft as a seaside cottage, it brings the easy feeling right off the front porch, inside. These casual interiors are complemented with a wide range of equally easy floors from Armstrong—styled to put the height of fashion right at your feet. Thompson Interior Services 9328 Freeport Avenue, Aho, Michigan 49302 (616) 765-5157 They love this place!!! The Cutlerville Burger King on Oct. 12 helped Dutton Elementory raise nearly $400 by putting the staff to work between 4 and 8 p.m., and then paying the school 20 percent of the restaurant s gross revenues during that period. Dutton families turned out in force to feed their families, visit and enjoy the personal service provided by Dutton teachers and staff. Maybe it's because royalty rhymes with loyalty that nearly the whole Dutton staff turned out to assist with the school's fund raiser at the Cutlerville Burger King. From the left are Lois Price, Sharon Mossel, Peggy Phillips. Paula Rydeski and Linda Carlson. Prepare for spring transplanting by pruning shrubs in fall So you’ve decided to move a shrub or two this fall. Do yourself a favor: hold off until next spring if you can. This fall, root prune the shrubs to concentrate plant roots in the soil directly beneath the plants. If you don’t, you’ll either have to dig a root ball far too large to han­ dle, or you’ll end up with a plant that doesn’t have enough roots to survive. The first step in root prun­ ing is to get the top of the plant under control. Tie in the branches of bushy or lowbranched plants to get them out of your way. Use heavy twine, burlap strips or '^-inch rope. Attach it to a branch at the base of the plant and gent­ ly spiral it around the plant tc the top to collect the branches, and secure it with a slip knot. Begin root pruning by marking a circle around the plant (use the attached chart to determine how large the circle should be). The area inside this circle will contain the roots you will move with the plant. Then dig a trench around the outside of the circle. Dig with the shovel blade facing away from the plant so you don’t pry up uncut roots. As you remove soil from the trench, separate subsoil from topsoil so yoc can back-fill the trench first with subsoil and then with topsoil. After back-filling, water to settle the disturbed soil, remove air pockets and pro­ vide adequate moisture for new root development. Then untie the branches. Root pruning stimulates the plant to grow mans new root branches. Concentrating the roots into a root ball that will be small enough to move makes transplanting much easier and vastly increases the plant’s chances of surviving transplanting For more information on selection. planting and care of landscape plants, contact your county MSL Extension office and ask for bulletins E-1936. "Selecting Ornamental Plants." and E-1947, "Plan ting and Care of Ornamental Plants ’ Dutton Elementary Principal Jerry Phillips visits with Dutton families as he serves refills on pop and buses tables during the school fund raiser at Burger King. Make Citizens Your Choice For Personal Umbrella Liability Insurance Arc you a prime target for a large lawsuit? Doni risk losing every thing. Add a million dollars (or mure) of liability pruieclmo with a Personal Umbrella policy from Citizens Insurance Company. Citizens' Personal Umbrella policy provides higher limits and broader protection than your standard auio « homeowners policy It can he-Ip pr<4cc1 you against large claims Hui could jcofurdi/c your luturc * Why not find out how little it ctt4» lo protect yourself and all of your assets It's mce to have an umbrella lor a rainy day Call your local Citizens agent fur all of the details on the Personal Umbrella policy J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Policy is Service” W Artmglon St -14-37. IMMe Ml 49333 Our biggest concern It you! Coll: 795-3302 or 8914208 ..................... J ..... ........... ....... ■■■■^yny.iyr �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 19. 1993 I Page 15 HWI » HWI » HWI « HWI» HWI • HWI • HWI « HWI » HWI TK Science students clean up (left to right) Shirley Thompson, Kommie Kollar, Krista DeMaagd and Joyce Domire. Front row (left to right) Cary Middlebush, Lindsey Bremer, Jennifer Huber, Alesse Nichols; (second row) Annie Deschoff, Kerri Middleton, Judy Hendrickson and Cindy Middlebush. Thomapple Kellogg Middle School earth science students had a practical experience recently in keeping the Earth clean Under supervision of members of the Thomapple Kellogg Education Associa­ tion, the eighth-graders spent two hours on a Saturday mor ning cleaning the stretch of M-37 between 108th Street and Garbow Road in northern Barry County. The young people were sur­ prised at what and how much is tossed from vehicles. They vowed never to toss anything from their car windows. Fast food containers, cigarette packaging, insula­ tion, bottles and cans and can­ dy wrappers were found all along the highway. The ad­ vice the eighth-graders have for motorists is to keep the trash in the car until it can be deposed of properly The Thomapple Kellogg Education Association, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Transportation, cleans the highway three times a year. The members said they were impressed with the efforts of the students and area looking forward to the next scheduled cleanup. Buyer's SpeciaL * November from 3 to 6 p.m. This new program will be designed for goblins 12 years of age and under and their adult compa­ nions. 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Includes a 7V«" 24 tooth 4c a 7¥«" 18 tooth circular saw blade. 2797 Shower Massage delivers pulsating bursts that soothe, stimulate. Sale ends Saturday, October 23. Caledonia Hardware 9960 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD on M-37 just 891-9255 ♦ north of 100th Street OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 5 « HWI » HWI » HWI ♦ HWI « HWI « HWI » HWI « HWI » HWI » » �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 19, 1993 TK girls win 3rd straight conference tennis crown The Middleville girls’ tennis team won its third straight O-K Blue Conference championship, winning five of the seven flights in the league meet Oct. 9. The win is also sealed the 12th conference championship and eighth undfeated squad in coach Larry Seger's 20 years as the girls’ mentor. The singles players ended the season with a combined record of 31 matches won and one loss, while the team over­ all had a record of 51 wins and only six losses. In the biggest surprise of the championship meet, and according to Seger, “some­ thing I haven’t seen in all my years of coaching/ the un­ seeded first doubles team of Jennifer Ixwis and Sara Wright, 6-3 this season, downed the second-seeded unit from Byron Center 6-4, 6-4 in the first round. Hamilton 7-5,6-3 in the semi­ finals and the favored Calvin Christian duo in the finals 46,6-3,6-2. “I couldn't believe how well the girls played," Seger said. “They were pounding their overheads and making good ground strokes. It’s the first time I've seen three upsets in a row." Erin Wolverton (8-0), first singles player, finished the fi­ nal conference meet with wins over Byron Center 6-0, 6-3 and Calvin Christian 6-1, 6-0. Wolverton, by virtue of be­ ing seeded number one in her flight had a first-round bye. The Middleville team had first-round byes in all but the first and second doubles flights. Kendra Weatherhead (7-1), at second singles, defeated Godwin in the semi-finals 6- 1, 6-3, then lost a tie-breaker in her first set in the finals to Calvin 7-5. The loss erf the first set, combined with a strategy by her opponent to keep Weatherhead away from the net where she is strongest, caused the the Lady Trojan to lose the match 7-6, 6-2, ac­ cording to Seger. Third singles player Traci Campbell (8-0) was "never in danger of losing her matches," said Seger, as she downed Godwin 6-4. 6-0 and in the finals defeated Hamilton 6-L 6-2. Carrita Ingersoll (8-0) made short work of Comstock Park’s fourth singles player 60, 6-1. then had to come from behind in the finals to defeat Byron Center 6-3, 2-6,7-6. "Both players played tenta­ tive," Seger said, "and Carrita was down 5-3 in the third set but was able to come back and force the tie break.” 8th grade grid teams lose three The Thornapplc Kellogg eighth grade basketball “A” team lost to Hastings 30-21. Oct. 12. The loss drops the young Trojans record to 6-2. TK was never able to sue cessfully attack Hastings' zone defense or contend with the junior Saxons' quickness. Scoring for TK were Jenny Doyle with 10 points; Becky Worth, five; Lindsey Bremer, four; and Jamie Robbins with two points The TK eighth grade “B" team also lost to Hastings, 40-24. Scoring for TK were Jessica Lucas with nine points; Annie Deschoff, eight; Autumn Crofoot, four; and Aphillia Smith and Sarah Burks with one point each. The “B’’ team also lost a tough game to Wayland. Oct. II 22-19. Wayland sank two freethrows with four seconds to play to defeat the Trojans Scoring for Tk were Deschoff with six points; Rachel Bowerman, five; Corv Barber, four; Lucas, two; and Holly Shephard with two points. The “A” team defeated Godwin 31-25 Oct. 7. The Trojans trailed at halftime but played a much better second half to seal the win. Scoring for TK were Worth with 17 points; Lindsay Robertson, four; Alessa Nichols, four; Bremer, two; Robbins, two; and Brooke Mulder had two points. RENTAL FOR ALL YOUR TEMPORARY NEEDS r Largest Tool box in Town Why Buy it... Rent it! WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICES We provide trailers with ail heavy equipment. — DELIVERY AVAILABLE — RENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR THAT • Automotive Repair • Lawn and Garden Protect • Home Improvement Pro/ect • Construction Job OVER 200 DIFFERENT ITEMS AVAILABLE Across the Street from Kmart of Hastings 945-5588 HOURS Mon -Sat 8-5 30. Closed Sun 17M AVA. Ingersoll won the tie breaker 7-4. At second doubles, Kori Hutchens and Kelly Williams (6-2), the number two seeded team in the flight, defeated Godwin 6-1, 6-0 in the semis, and lost to Byron Center 7-6, 6-4 in the finals. Seger said the duo had an off day and their strategy was wrong. "They played not to lose,” he said, "instead of playing to win.” The third doubles team of Darcy Mugridge and Candy Thompson (8-0). cruised by Byron Center 6-1,6-0, but ran into some difficulty with Calvin Christian. After winning the first set. they lost the second to force a third. They were able to hold serve and break Calvin's serve twice to win the match 6-3, 26, 6-2. "They (Mugridge and Thompson) got very aggres­ sive in the third set," said Seger adding that Calvin, with seven returning seniors this year, was the odds on favorite to win the conference. In the Allegan tournament a week earlier, Wolverton lost a set for the first time this year, but was able to rally and win the match. In the first round she de­ feated Jenison 6-0. 6-0. and m the second round downed Hastings 6-1,6-1. In the finals she had to face Kaate Stecova. Allegan's for­ eign exchange student from Slavacia. Wolverton took the first set 6-1. but in the second. Stecova held on and won 7-6 to tie up the match. Wolverton was able to keep on her game and out played Stecova in the third for the win 6-2. Weatherhead defeated Holland West Ottawa 6-4. 60. before losing to Hastings 61, 6-0 and Jenison 10-4 in pro set competition. In pro set, the first player to win 10 games wins. Campbell lost her first match to Wyoming Park 6-4, 6-1, but then came back to win over Allegan 6-0, 6-1 and Holland West Ottawa 10-8. Ingersoll lost to Hackett Catholic, but came back to de­ feat Allegan 6-1. 6-1 and Wyoming park 10-7. Lewis and Wright lost to Allegan 7-6. 6-2 and Holland 6-4, 6-4, but salvaged a win from Spring Lake 10-7. Hutchens and Williams downed Hastings in the first round 6-2. 6-4 and followed it up with a win over Allegan 76, 7-6. They lost in the finals to Holland 6-4. 6-4. Mugridge and Thompson defeated Spring Lake in the first round but then fell to Wyoming park 6-2. 6-3 and Jenison 7-6.6-3. Middleville’s fourth doubles team of Adelaide Devine and Courtney DeHaan had a win over Wyoming Park 6-1, 6-4 but lost to Holland 3-6, 6-2. 7-6. They came back to win over Spring Lake 10-4. Seger said the Allegan tour­ nament was good for the team because it was a warm-up for the conference play-off. ’’We had a chance to play against number seven in the stale Allegan, number ten in the slate Wyoming Park and sev­ eral large class A schools.” Allegan won the tourna­ ment and Middleville was sixth, two points out of second place. Trojans take sole possession of 1st in O-K Blue girls’ cage race The Middleville girls' basketball team took sole possession of first place in the O-K Blue conference by defeating Hamilton, 43-35, and Comstock Park, 54-32, last week. In the game against Hamilton, Oct. 11, the Lady Trojans held the Hawkeyes to one point in the second quarter as they jumped off to a 24-13 lead by the half. Hamilton, which is now 103 this season, outscored TK in the second half 22-19, but was never able to make a serious bid for the lead. Trojan basketball coach Jim Sprague said the team played very good defense and handled the ball well. "The kids really hustled and they made sure (Hamilton) got no easy shots," he said. Against previously un­ beaten in the O-K Blue Comstock Park. Middleville grabbed the lead early, scoring 23 points in the first quarter and another 15 in the second. The Panthers were able to score only 18 in the first half. "We did everything well," said Sprague. "We came out with the best shooting in a half that we've done all year." Middleville also outscored the Panthers in the second half, 16-14. "We beat their press and when they went to zone de­ fense, we beat that too. The kids played good basketball and that's what a coach looks for," Sprague said. "I am very pleased." He said made a lot of sub­ stitutions in the game or the score could have been more lopsided. Ixading scorer in the game against Hamilton was Carla Ploeg with 10 points. Sarah Kaechele added eight and Vikki Jansen pulled down 15 rebounds. Against Comstock Park Jansen lead the team with 16 points and 11 rebounds and Ploeg had 10 points and eight rebounds. The Lady Trojans now sit atop the O-K Blue standings with an 8-0 league record and 11-3 overall. ANNOUNCING... The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. □ CALEDONIA □ DELTON □ HASTINGS □ □ □ LAKEWOOD MAPLE VALLEY MIDDLEVILLE Now you can get the boys football and girls basket­ ball scores immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE can 948-4453 ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 19. 1993 / Page 17 Middleville ties South Christian, falls to Hastings in soccer The Middleville varsity soccer team tied South Christian 2-2 Oct. 7, then fell to Hastings 3-2, Oct. 11. Against the Sailors, the Trojans were behind most of the game, being down 1-0 at the half and falling to 2-0 early in the second period. Midway through the second Josh Parker kicked an arching shot over the head of the South Christian goalkeeper which gave the Trojans team ft first score. Later in the game, Jason Clinton took a Nathan Bundy crossing pass into the net to tic the score. In the Hastings game, the Trojans had to face a team undefeated in its last five games. Hastings led took the lead midway through the first period, but in the second half. Caledonia boy harriers win despite illness, injuries The Caledonia boys' cross­ country team, despite illness and injuries to some of its run­ ners. continued its winning ways last Wednesday by downing Coopersville 22-33 at its home couse Pete Parbel led the Scot har­ riers and all runners at 16:29. Scot girls’ cross-country team blanks another foe The Caledonia girls’ cross­ country team for the sixth time this year t<x»k the first five positions to sweep the scoring Oct 13 in a 15-50 dual meet victory over Coopersville The Scots also were respon siblc for filling the first 11 positions within two minutes, two seconds The luidy Scots' leading runner once again was Katie Sobczak at 19:06. She was followed by Sarah Flegel at 19 42. Shannon Houseman at 20:14. Karyn Du ba at 20:14 and Sarah Parbel at 20:37. Caledonia, with the victory, remained undefeated in dual meets so far this year The group has not been bested yet. even in invitationals. Finishing out the rest of the top 11 last Wednesday against the Broncos were Merideth Denison. Barb Warner. Beth Parbel. Audrie Warner. Ken Bkxxrni and Jill Hofmann Some runners on the team finished with their best times the Trojans w ere able to move ahead with two goals. The Saxons came back with another a pair of goals to put the game away. 3-2. of the year, including Andrea Shomler at 22.59. Tricia Davis at 23:59 and Katie Post at 25:11 Coach Dave Hodgkinson said if was a good day for a run and that he was happy about the finish of the runners Ben Potgeter was the se­ cond Scots runner, and third overall, coming in at 18:12. The time was his personal best this year Todd Stnplm and Dave VandenBerg finished third and fourth for the Scots, at 1829 and 18:52. respectively Jon VanRyn. who has been practicing with the team, ran in his first cross-country meet and finished ninth overall, coming in at 20:28 Also running for the team was I hh place finisher Eric Snyder and 12th place runner Bill VanLaam Coach John Soderman said it was a perfect day for a run. and he was pleased with the finish of VanRyn in his first meet of the season Trojan girls’ harriers suffer 1st league loss of season The Middleville girls' cross-country team lost Oct. 13 to Calvin Christian 27-31. its first conference loss this season The Trojan boys, mean while, fell to 1-4 in the O K Blue Conference with their 16-50 loss The leading runner for the girls was Sarah Matson, who was second overall with her personal best time of 21:54 Wendy Wisniewski was third with 22:26, Sarah Allore was fourth at 23:01. 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The last game was a come from behind victory for Rockford 28-22. The 78’ers offense is led by quarterback Brian Ploeg. Leading the scoring for the Trojans is Spencer Romph. Also contributing on offense are running backs Cory Schut. Eric Reeder. Josh Stauffer and ends, Chad Schondelmayer. Ron Haynes and Shawn Heise Leading the defense in tackles is Richie Frazer. Others making defensive plays are Joe Norman. Erik Vernon. Shane Doom. Nick Gallup. Will Holmes. Ryan Kearney and Walt Wisniewski. Leading the special treats on kick off and kick returns are Jeremy Strait. Dendel Craven. Ryan Cameron. Brian Daniels and Brian Mutschler The 78’ers team is compris­ ed of seventh and eighth graders and numbers nearly 50 players. The team is coached by Jim Vandcfifer. Leroy Doyle and Ryan Mugridge The 78’ers play at the high school field on Wednesday night at 7 p m For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA EES for payment of classified advertising Call 945 9554 with your card number II you wish to charge an ad , . , _ M JAd Graphics The Hastings Reminder We make house calls The Middleville jayvee girls' basketball team traveled to Lowell Oct. 5 and defeated the Red Arrows 35-27. The Trojans played a near perfect first half to take a 28-12 halftime lead. In the second half, Mid­ dleville struggled to execute, scoring only seven points and giving up 15 to win the game 35-27. Scoring for Middleville were Jessica VanAman 13, Katie Weaver. 10, Katie Polhemus. five. Tracy Schondelmayer. four, and Rachel DeVormer with three. Polhemus led the team with 10 rebounds. Schondelmayer dished out seven assists. TK frosh gridders drop close one The young Trojans freshman football team suf­ fered Ms first loss with a 12-0 defeat at the hands of G R Cathoik.- Central TK had several good offen­ sive drives in the game but could not cross the goal line. Catholic Central scored to begin the second quarter and took a 6-0 half time lead The Trojans played well but just could not convert on several fourth down attempts Catholic Central scored the final TD of the game in the middle of the fourth quarter to make the final score 12-0. We’re there when and where you need us. You can’t afford downtime in the field. Our service promise is to respond and get you rolling again. Call us soon and see what we can do for you. Go With The Green GO John Deere Service Call us for your PARTS and SERVICE NEEDS We Ship UPS Da THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. QJK.QEZOZZ South M-37—Hastings 73ZO /*-. �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 19, 1993 Trojan gridders downs depleated Godwin, 34-8 Middleville racked up 392 yards in total offense in its 34-8 win over an injured and depleted team from Godwin Heights Friday Godwin dressed only 16 players because of injuries and some players were out because of ineligibility Matt Liu upped his season rushing total to 1,153 yards rushing for the season, 1103 against league opponents, with 13 carries for 193 yards and two touchdowns He scored once in the second an 11 -yard run in the first quarter Liu scored his first on Middleville's second possession. Andy Brewer got his number called and took the hall in from 27 yards out late in the second period Jason Bardwell kicked all three ex­ tra points Bardwell also put points on the board on a 45-yard run in the fourth quarter In all. the Trojans used six ball earners besides Liu. Bardwell had one carry for 45 quarter on an 82-yard run and again in the third on a 24-yard run. Despite only having 16 players. Godwin's quarter­ back. college candidate Joe Cnttendon attempted 42 passes and completed 24 for 154 yards from the shotgun offense The only Godwin score came late in the game off a blocked punt Ted Doom started the scor­ ing for Middleville on the Trojans' first possession, with Trojan running back John Huyck slips one defender and dips his head down to run over another on his way to a touchdown. (Photo by Perry Hardin) yards and a touchdown. Jason Huyck carried eight times for 42 yards. Brewer carried three times for 29 yards. Ed Solomon carried six times for 25 yards. Kiley Webster car­ ried five times for 23 yards and Doom carried three times for 17 yards. Doorn. Liu and Bardwell each had a pass interception on defense The Trojans now are lied for first place with Hamilton at 5-1 in the O-K Blue Con ference They are 5-2 overall Next week they will finish league play at home versus Comslock Park Scot jayvee basketball team remains undefeated Middleville's fullback Matt Liu takes to the outside in the Trojan victory over Godwin, Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE! ALL ON SALE! CARS! TRUCKS! ALL SEASON RADIAL 155/80R13... 165/80R13.. 175/80R13 185/80R13... 185/75R13. 195/75R14... 205/75R14 205/75R15... 215/75R15... 225/75R15... 235/75R15... SALE REG ’29.99 •32.00 •33.00 •34.00 •37.00 •38.00 •40.00 •42.00 •43.00 •44.00 •45.00 $33 00 $35 00 $39.00 $41.00 $45 00 $52.00 $60.00 DISCOVERER AST/LT RADIALS REG. 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Mindy Smith led the team with 14 points and nine steals. Against Coopersville, who the Lady Scots drubbed 69-29 (kt. 12. Lisa VanRyn led the team with 14 points and Kristy DeBoer followed up with 13 Other players for the Scots who. according to Pellitier, are able to drop in three points on a regular basis are Sherri VredeVoogd and Anne Whisner He said another reason for the team's success is its ability for not falling apart when it's behind in the game "We were down by 18 in the first quarter against .South Christian a few weeks ago.” the coach said, "but the girls came back to out score their opponents 24-12 in the fourth to win.” He said that having the three-point shooting ability by his players helps when facing teams like Hudsonville, which has three players more than six feet tall “I’m proud of these kids because they are easy to coach.” Pellitier said “They know how to play basketball. Most of what I do is try to keep them focused and help them play one game at a time Scot kickers drub Grandville, tie South Christian The Caledonia varsity soc­ cer team beat up Grandville 8-1 Oct 11. then tied Calvin Christian Oc». 14 in extra time. 0-0. Against Grandville Paul Minder and Todd Long each had a hat trick of three goals Also scoring in the runaway was Mark Boncher and Matt Bushman with one goal each Brian Broekhuizen. coach of the Fighting Scots’ soccer team, said the key to the win was the team's skill at "put­ ting the bail in the net.” In the game at Calvin Chris­ tian. Broekhuizen said he was impressed with both the of­ fense and defense of his team He said Steve Schmidt. Mark Boncher and Kevin Taselsky did a good job of controling the hall in the mid­ dle and up front, and Minder and Brian Foikersma did a gotxi job of passing and con trolling the ball and running the overlaps. “The sweeper. Jared Oalley, and the stopper. Mike Pries, did a real fine job of defending the goal and keep­ ing the ball from getting near it.” the coach said The Scots, now 11-4-1 this season, play at Middleville to­ day and will play in their only home game ot the year Thurs day against South Christian "We had away games all year,” Broekhuizen said, and it will be the only chance the seniors will have to show off how well they play in front of the home crowd. So I hope a l« of people come out.” Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnaon Sttaat at KtnUay ona Noc* oM Matn St m Oow«to«n CaMMtoma (616) 891-0150 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 19, 1993 I Page 19 Pet dental care important to its health It can be a dog-eat-dog world out there. Unfortunate ly, if a dog has infected teeth and gums it can cease to be a dog-eat-dogfood world for man s best friend. Just like humans, pets develop dental problems that can cause serious pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, pels can t go to the dentist with the rest of the family for regular check-ups “Most pet owners don’t usually think about tooth and gum problems in their pets." said pet dental expert Dr Ben Colmery. president of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, “but pets have dental problems which can have serious ramifications on their health and well being .’’ For pets, it is the family veterinarian who can best care for a pet’s dental needs Although veterinarians aren’t regularly thought of in terms of dental care, it is a growing field which has become very relevant to the health of pets. Dr Colmery suggests that a regular brushing routine for pets be started as a young age. and coincide with rewards for good behavior. There are beef-flavored toothpastes for dogs and fish-flavored toothpastes for cats to en­ courage cooperation “Do not use commencal toothpaste or baking soda." Dr. Colmery said. Human toothpaste comains ingre­ dients which may cause gastric problems and foaming in the mouth, and baking soda comains a high level of sodium The choice of dog food and snacks can also help fight pla­ que. Dr. Colmery says major improvements in dog food over the years have led to fewer dental problems w hen a pet is fed the right food. Crun­ chy food, rawhide chew sticks and biscuits help eliminate tar­ tar. but don’t do the job alone Most diseases occur below the gum line, so removing tartar from the teeth isn't always the answer “We recommend a pet’s first visit to a veterinarian for dental work occur around the age of 18 months when the animal is the healthiest." said Dr. Colmery. “At that age. veterinarians treat problems the pet may have been bom with. Then, through regular maintenance, you can really increase your pet’s chances of avoiding serious dental problems " The Michigan Veterinary PROJECT-OF-THE-WEEK Medical Association is a state wide professional organization representing veterinarians in private prac­ tice. industry and education. It maintains standard*, of educa­ tion. ethics and professional competency necessary to meet the requirements of the pro­ fession and expectations of the public Dogs and cats do not often develop cavities which trouble so many human patients However, a number of diseases affect the teeth and gums of family pets, especial­ ly since modern technology now allows pets to live longer. Periodontal disease, more familiarly known as gum disease, is a slow and pro­ gressive problem which can lead to more serious health problems if allowed to worsen. Bad breath, a symp­ tom of the disease, is often first noticed by pet owners. But, this is only the preliminary stage of the disease. Gum disease can also cause a loss of appetite, weight loss, loss of teeth, serious generalized infections and can contribute to heart and kidney disease. Problems begin when a pet’s unattended teeth develop plaque and tarter build-up. Bacteria in the mouth combine with substances in the saliva to produce plaque, a hard, cement-like deposit. Even­ tually the plaque settles near the gum line and creates a place for more bactena to develop. Bacteria grow ing on the pla­ que produces bad odors which sometimes make pets hard to get close to. A friendly, affec­ tionate lick or snuggle can be the kiss of death. “A healthy dog’s mouth should be free of bad breath, so any foul smell is a sign to consult the family veterinarian." said Dr. Col­ mery. “Precautions can be taken to insure a pet can re­ main a healthy and happy part of the family. " Middleville JV kickers blank Scots, Squires Middleville's junior varsity scored both of its goals in the first 14 minutes of the game Oct. 5 as it defeated Caledonia 2-0. Two days later, the jayvees defeated Calvin Christian 3-0 to up their overall record to 9-2-2. Against the Fighting Scots, and with 12 minutes off the clock. Dave Botwinski sent a ball across the mouth of the net. where Scott Evans booted the ball in for the first score of the game Two minutes later. Evans passed to Jason Gearhart, who was running toward the net. and Gearhart finished the play with a score. In the shutout over the Squires. Josh Wert, on a cor net kick, placed the ball in front of the far post, where Isaac Bainbridge used his head and made the first score, w uh 27 minutes off the clock in the first half With two minutes remain­ ing in the 35-minute half. Bot winski took a Gearhart pass into the goal for the second goal on the “extremely mud dy ” field. Evans scored one more goal for the junior TK kickers late in the second half Chris Niles was the winning goal keeper for Middleville and. according to jay vet coach Marty Westman. ‘Devin O’Dell. Jason Cowman. Mike Cramer and “the rest of an extremely good team" were able to con trol the ball in both games nc f c uvuiu ■fe: . - ,= aniutpuii For MISSION STYLE FURNITURE PLAN Even those with only basic woodworking knowledge can build these classic Mission style furniture pieces. Full-scale patterns make it easy to transfer part sizes and shapes to lumber Step-bystep assembly instructions explain how to fasten parts with wood dowels and screws. Overall dimensions for the chair are 32" wide. 30’ deep. 39' high The ottoman is 22* wide. 19" deep. 20’ high The table is 24’ in diameter. 30“ high. Other material requirements are foam cushions (5* thickness for the chair. 3‘ for the ottoman) and 3-1/2 yards of 54’ wide upholstery fabric (#3299 $9.95) Mission Furniture Plan Packet: Includes #3299 Mission chair, ottoman and table plan mentioned above as well as plans for a matching coffee table. lamp table & console table (# 7053 $ 12.95) FREE! 1993 HOLIDAY DECORATIONS 16-PAGE CATALOG A collection of over 100 indoor and outdoor decorations for the holi­ days Items include full-color lawn characters that are ready to glue i down to plywood Several verI sions of Santa, plus the Nativity. ! Snowman, large Christmas card s greeting, toy soldier, large candy I canes For inside your home: > reindeer planters, sleigh Father and Mother Chnstmas fireplace screens, stocking holders tablesize lighted church. reindeer and much more' (# 18 FREE!) the past three years Michigan newspapers have voluntarily and dramatically increased their recycling efforts. In 1992, 75% of newsprint in Michigan was recycled compared to only 14% in 1990. We just thought as a reader, would like to know. you CRAFT PATTERNS Home Workshop. Dept HR 3545 Stem Avenue. St Charles. IL. 60174 Mail check or money order * VISA/MC 800-747-1429 C 3299 Mission Furniture Plan C 7053 Mission Furniture Plan Packet $9 95 $12 95 (Inci #3299 plus matching coffee lamp & console table plans) 18 Holiday Decorations 16-page Catalog □ 93 You Can Make If 108-page Catalog IL Residents add 6.5% tax — Pnces ncude delivery charges Name:____________________ _______________ __ Address: ___________ ________________________ City: State: MICHIGAN PRESS ASSOCIATION FREE S3 00 ZiBi____ Celebrating 12S years of service to more than 300 Michigan Newspapers �Page 20 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 19, 1993 Community Notices Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. . ntiques & Collectibles ANTIQUE OAK DRESSER paneled sides, surpintine edge top, oval minor, $500. Oak square end table, scalloped top, glass and claw scat, $125. Wooden egg crate, $25. 698-6805.__________________ ANTIQUE SHOW at the Barry County Expo Center October 30 and 31. Two large buildings, quality antiques. Show located on M-37 just north of Hastings. Saturday 10-8pm, Sunday 10-6pm $2.00 admission. Business Services CHIMNEY SWEEPING and masonary repain, 891-0366. COMPLETE LAND st \P ING, retaining walls. Top soil hauled and leveled. Stone, gravel, sand, bark, shrubs, trees WE’RE EASY TO GET A LAWN WITH! 891-1843. ( I STOM Bl LLDOZING Sand and gravel. Macomber, Diggin’ and Dozin’ 868-7166. GYMNASTICS IjTmOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy 795-7620. DOZING WORK WANTED: Call Larry at 795-7290, Middleville. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property* Debt consolidation •Turned down? problem credit? We can help’*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. PAINTING-STAININGVARNISHING: interior, exter­ ior, references. Mike &. Rebecca Lydy. 948-2649.____________ RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Roofing, siding, decks, windows. Small or large jobs. Call for free esti­ mate. Koval Construction. Lisenced contractor. 792-9974, TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. GET M O R E N E W S ! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 945-9554. ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW SaL, Oct. 23, 10a.m.-3p.m. Gaines United Brethren Recrea­ tional Center (located behind church) comer Kalamazoo and 92nd SE, lunch served 11:30- 2p.m.________________ “IT S CIDER TIME FESTIVALS”-HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS & Pioneer Park-last weekend. October 23 & 24, llam-4pm. Photo contest and show on Mills 4th floor. Waler powered cider making; Old time demos; Country/folk music; Hay rides; Apple dumplings; More. October 30th “Kids day”: Scouts, Clubs, -games, prizes, group specials. $3Jadults, $1 ./students. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park. 616-795-7530.______________ NEW AL-ANON MEETINGS at 8:00 Monday evenings, Lutheran Church, _______ Kraft at 84th_______ SHOPPING TRIP! Join the Caledonia area Jaycees for a trip to Bronncrs and the Birch Run outlet mall, on November 3rd at 6:30am. Prize giveaways and breakfast by Cherry Valley Cafe. Group rates available; $38. per person, $34 for seniors. Call now 868-6538 or 868 6888 to reserve your scat or to join Jaycee membership. W Ph. 795-7911 A-AOPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Frl. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. new SUB: Turkey and Bacon - Try it! TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to TO^b On Second Pizza MO COUPONS • NO FREE POP MO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. CALEDONIA-BROADVIEW COUNTRY APARTMENTS, spacious, one and two bedroom apartments, $410-$495 includ­ ing FREE garage for six months. Call John. 538-6337 or 669-5147.__________________ FOR RENT nice 3 bedroom home in Middleville with full basement and two stall garage $625 per month plus utilities send name, address and phone number including references to: PO Box 161, Middleville, 49333._____________________ - counan— ONE BEDROOM APART­ MENT for rent, Middleville. $39fkmonth, $3(X>deposiL Util­ ities included. Call 795-7633 after 5pm. <2.00 OFF For Sale FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA MiDOLEVtLLE ANY W, 1«' »r ir « IF- PIZZA NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL -coupon— PIANO FOR SALE: Like new Console Piano. Excellent condi­ tion. Nothing down with good credit Call 80X635-7611. GARAGE SALE w, ir* or ir z ir pizza NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY AH of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% NO FREE POP with specials Jobs Wanted Lost <& Found LOST: BOYS GLASSES Oct 10th, on Whitneyvillc Rd, between Parmalec and Main Street Middleville. If found call 795-7482. OVER 200 CHANNELS OF TV 0-down $35 per month. Free camcorder with purchase this week only. Call Satellite Systems 1-800-982-3474. Real Estate WANTED TWO TO TEN ACRES for walk-out site, Cale­ donia School district, reasonably priced, 891-9521. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASEMENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Letterheads . .. PRIN Business Cards Envelopes TWO Brochures _ Wedding Invitations J? MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Help Wanted FOOD SERVICE WORKER Assist in all areas of corporate food service operation at Zondervan Corp. 9:30-4pm Monday thru Friday. No experi­ ence required. Will train. Call 698-3300 8am-10am only.__ Call 945 9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) SERVERS, BARTENDERS AND BOWLING CENTER counter persons. Must be able to work nights and week ends, including Sundays. Apply in person, MiddlcVilla Inn. EOE. THE CALEDONIA D&W STORE is now hiring a parttime , third shift floor mainte­ nance clerk, a part-time grocery clerk available afternoons and evenings and a part-time bakery clerk available 2am-llam. Applicants must be 18 years or older and available weekends. Applications are available at any D&W store. EOE. CLEANING branch banks, flexible evening hours, many locations to choose from: down­ town Cascade SE and East Belt­ line, call 451-2064 for an appointment, or apply at 236 Winter NW, (2 blocks west of the Pearl St. Big Boy) between the hours of l-4p.m. Monday, Tues., Wed. EOE. , Faro's jtalian Pizza u^xfCaledonia’s Finest. <1891-9287 • Pan Pizza • Bread Stix Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Buy One Sub at Regular Price, Get the Second sub for only... $^99 Eaclw<l«« an olher coufx*** °* MIDDLE VILLA INN weekend Relaxers! FRIDAY • SATURDAY • SUNDAY Prime Rib (3 cuts) $095 Steamed Shrimp................... O Sunday.. The Famous s /■ Villa Baked Chicken ...... 4 ? MONDAY-THURSDAY... DINNER SPECIALS :• (Choice of 4 Everyday)....................................... S/195 TT >r ■ ** ■ »<*•*• faros Pizza <2.00 OFF any Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12i each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 1 Oc each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for 1 st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)____________________ CHILD CARE mother of 2 soon to be licensed daycare, all shifts available, possible weekend and evening care, lots of activities. Come sec what we have to offer your children. Call Vicky at 891-1066. FAMILY Oct. 21, 22, 23. 7390 Orlce. Off 68th St, in Alaska. High chair, play pen, toys, clothes, lots of misc, household items. FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA Middleville NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL HOUSEKEEPERS supervis ory and general cleaning posi­ tions available in 60th St loca­ tion, Monday-Fri., no weekends in beautiful office buildings. Free parking, call 451-2064 for an appointment, or apply at 236 Winter NW, (2 blocks west of the Pearl St Big Boy) between the hours of l-4p.m. Monday, Tues., Wed. EOE WICKER FURNITURE, glass top table, chairs, bar/bar stools, end tables. Will sell scpcrately, or complete set for $150. Call 795-3770. Garage Sale BANQUET 117 West Main, Middleville PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. BARN/GARAGE SALE OcL 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. 9:30-? Antiques, glassware, old farm equipment, tools etc. Buildings are chucked full! 10607 100th St. 6 miles east of Caledonia. For Rent Middleville's Finest BIKES Huffy BMX $30. Schwinn Predator chrome, $45. Jazz Voltage mountain bike, $75. 698-6805. For Sale Automotive BANQUET FACILITY FOR RENT 300 person capacity. Located in Shelbyville at Orchard Hills Golf Course. Phone 672-7096 or 672-7135. ~J BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell* $299 per couple. Limited tickets. 407-767-0208, Ext 495, M-F, 9 am- 10pm. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. CHEVY CAVALIER, 1992, black, two door, air, sunroof, am/fm/cassette, oil changed every 3,000 miles, 5 speed, still has warranty, will sell for pay off. 891-8657. \ A CURE FOR THE COMMON COLD? have you heard it said, “if only 1 could come up with a cure for the common cold. I’d be a million­ aire?" Well, welcome to the millionaire's club’ COLLOI­ DAL SILVER not only cures the common cold it prevents colds and the flu, and is reported to cure and prevent 165 nature dieases, even when all hope has been exhausted. For complete information and order form, send self address business size envelope with 2 29 cent stamps to: Health and Wealth Co-op, PO Box 296, Middleville, MI 49333. (Medical praetkmers enquirers welcome).__________________ Caledonia Buy One Pizza at Regular Price and Get One for... ANYTIME NO COUPON NEEDED LIMITED TIME OFFER V J “ - SAME VALUE OR LESS -__________ Large 14” Pizza$j-gg pepperoni J No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Offer PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 100% Real Cheoe s »HArovacvSToafas Mr AtOVT fAMH nzu on M-37 north of Middleville • Open 7 Days a Week Call 795-3640 or 891*1287 Sufl.-Thurs. 3:30-10:30 pm; Fd. & Sat. 3:30-12 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 — CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-10-26.pdf 690988dc6dd8066041dcf30ac13dd514 PDF Text Text bulk rate U.S. POSTAGE PAID 49058 Permit No. 7 911 problems delay response Car-school bus accident takes Dutton woman’s life last week Rural Freeport house burns J-Ad Graphics News Service A Dutton woman was killed last Tuesday when her automobile collided head-on with a Caledonia school bus. Arlene VanderLaan was pronounced dead at the scene by the county medical ex­ aminer. An autopsy reported­ ly was scheduled to determine the cause of death. Though Kentwood Police had not yet completed their in­ vestigation at press time. Caledonia Schools Director of Auxiliary Services Richard Overmire said that the acci­ dent occurred at about 2:30 p.m ., just cast of Pinewood Middle School on 60th Street. Caledonia bus driver Patricia Westra was headed west on 60th, on her way to Ken-O-Sha School on Kalamazoo Avenue to pick up special education students to bring them home. Westra was alone in the bus at the time of the accident, however. Overmire said she was driv­ ing a 1992 special education bus equipped with a wheel chair lift. He explained that Westra told him that VanderLaan was headed east on 60th when she began to veer across the center line into Westra’s lane. "Pat said she got as far off H Pat said the people who assisted her were very kind and very thoughtful, especially the truck driver who helped her out of the bus and the student who called in the accident. the road to the right as she could toward the ditch, but the car kept coming toward her." Overmire said “The car hit the bus on the left front side, sending the bus into the ditch." Overmire said Westra had to climb out of the bus through the rear emergency exit, and was assisted by a truck driver who had been behind her when the accident occurred. She was checked at Butter­ worth Medical Center, but other than sore muscles from the seat belt, did not appear to have sustained any injuries, Overmire said. She is on paid leave until she feels ready to return to her duties, he added. Westra has 20 years of ex­ perience as a school bus driver, and she has been in­ volved in no other accidents. The bus has been impound­ ed. and damages had not yet been assessed by the end of the week. In the meantime, the reserve special ed bus has been handling the run. “Pat said the people who assisted her were very kind and very thoughtful, especial­ ly the truck driver who helped her out of the bus and the stu­ dent who called in the acci­ dent.” Overmire said. “I’d also like to add our thanks to the Middleville Schools, which called to offer assistance in any way.” A rural Freeport home on Brown Road sustained about $20,000 worth of damage from a Sunday morning fire. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A Sunday (Oct. 17) morning fire caused an estimated $20,000 of damage to the home of Norma Sullivan and her family. The rural Freeport home is located just east of the village on Brown Road. Firefighters from Freeport, Woodland, and Caledonia TK school breakfast program held With 150,000 Michigan children going to class hungry each day, more schools should provide breakfast programs, according to a Wayne County lawmaker who recently honored Thornapple-Kellogg schools for offering morning meals to students at all facilities. “Studies show a direct link between eating breakfast and improved academic perfor­ mance." said Rep. Lyn Bankes, R-Livonia. “Students receiving adequate nutrition have better test scores, in­ creased alertness, less tar­ diness and reduced absence rates. Considering these benefits, it is an excellent investment." Thornapple-Kellogg was among 63 school districts Helen Scott, food service director (left), and Alice Jansma, business manager (center) accept on award from state Rep. Lyn Bankes honoring the ThornappleKellogg School District for its participation in the school breakfast program. Thornapple-Kellogg was among 63 school districts recently recognized by the Livonia lawmaker and Michigan education officials. Joining Bankes and the local recipients at the Capitol ceremony were Barbara Roberts Mason and Katherine DeGrow (right), members of the State Board of Education. praised during a recent ceremony at the state Capitol for having an excellent School Breakfast Program. Bankes and members of the State Board of Education presented the awards to school officials and food service personnel. Bankes said more than 45,000 morning meals are served in public, private and residential schools statewide. Yet, only 3 percent of Michigan school children par­ ticipate in the SBP. "Some youngsters survive from lunch to lunch,” she said. "The only substantial meal they eat each day is in the school cafeteria. " School breakfasts must meet federal nutrition stan­ dards and be provided at no cost or a reduced price to eligible children. The U.S. Department of Agriculture re­ quires the menu to contain one serving of milk; one serving of juice/fruit or vegetable; and two servings from the bread and or meat groups. The SBP was initiated in 1966. While meals cost bet­ ween 57 and 75 cents each, federal reimbursement for free and reduced-priced breakfasts usually cover expenses. The 19th District lawmaker said mounting evidence demonstrates the need for more breakfast programs, and Soo Program hold, Pago 2 responded to the call. Unfortunately, their arrival was delayed because of some problems in contacting the county’s 911 system to report the blaze. Firefighters believed the fire was caused by faulty wir­ ing in an electric dryer. When the fire started, Sullivan said she tried to call from her home and the line was busy. Several others in the area also said they got busy signals. All of the family made it safely out of the house. But one of the family pets, a pup­ py, did not. Ron McCord, a supervisor with 911, explained that Michigan Bell had been work­ ing in the area and did not know that some of their equip­ ment was faulty until the emergency. McCord said that each of the calls brought up the infor­ mation of each residence up on their screen. But all they could hear was a high-pitched squeal. “We would like people to test the 911 system by giving us a call, identify it as a test, and verify our information,” McCord said. in the meantime, the family is going through the house to see what can be salvaged. Once Sullivan finishes go­ ing through the house, she plans to have it torn down and build a new home. Until a new house is put up, she will stay in a trailer at the site. Thornapple planners OK mining permit by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Planning Commission has granted a special land use per­ mit for Thompson McCully to expand an existing mineral ex­ traction and processing site. The 35.8-acre parcel, own­ ed by by Tom and Sandy Wieringa, is located north of Jackson Road. The application explained that Thompson McCully already has a processing plant set up on neighboring proper­ ty owned by Bob and Helen Wenger. The plan originally was to Soo Mining permit, Page 3 In This Issue... • Caledonia Twp. Board concerned with undersized lots in PUD • YSAC suit against Yankee Springs Twp. settled • Caledonia Twp. approves $605,000 budget for 1994 • Freeport and Middleville to celebrate Halloween Oct. 30 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 26, 1993 Future of River Glen looks gloomy Caledonia Twp. Board concerned with undersized lots in PUD by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A proposed upscale housing development appears to be on shaky ground with members of the Caledonia Township Board. River Glen, formerly nam­ ed Thornapple River Woods, came under fire from board members because three lots do not meet a 40.(XX)-square-foot area zoning requirement, and still other lots do not meet the minimum width requirement of 150 feet at the building setback. At least three, possibly four, members of the Township Board voiced serious concerns with the pre­ sent site plan, mainly because of the non-complying lot sizes and widths. Their concerns echo those of area residents and several members of the Township Planning Commission, in­ cluding the commission’s Site Plan Review Committee. The commission narrowly recommended township ap­ proval of the project in a 4-3 vote Oct. 4 The board held a required “first reading’’ of the PUD (planned unit development) rezoning for the 22.5-acre site-condominium develop­ ment. which is located just south of the intersection of 76th Street and Thornapple River Drive. The parcel is in a sensitive area environmental­ ly, with most of its riverfront area comprised of stateprotected wetlands. Developer Mark Harmsen’s proposed PUD shows 15 lots ranging in area from 30,000 to 170,000 square feet laid out along a curving private road. The larger lots, however, include the unbuildable wetlands and flood plain areas, and those opposing the site plan point out that little land actually is left for a house, well and septic system. Debate also has centered, however, around three small lots of less than 40,000 square feet, the minimum area re­ quired in the R-l zoning governing the property Harmsen applied for PUD (planned unit development) zoning for the project because it is a site condominium development and as such, must come in under a PUD ordinance. He has pointed out that if he simply adhered to the R-l zoning already governing the property. he would be allowed 22 lots on the parcel. He told the Township Board Wednesday that he estimated lots would be sold for $50,000 to $110,000, each with in­ dividual well and septic and underground utilities. He said that he would retain the right to approve not only the siting of each house on each lot, but also the architec­ ture, the landscaping plans and any major tree removal from the wooded site. In answer to questions from residents about the water table, soil types and whether the lots would pass county health department percolation tests, the Harmsen’s engineer said that the project could not continue if the health depart­ ment did not approve it. He said that the smallest lots actually had the best soils, and that the Kent County Health Department had conducted a second set of soil tests on three of the parcels to deter­ mine the level of sand He said the water table would not affect the septic systems. Board members and residents, however, expressed concerns about the undersized lots and the development of a wetlands area. “I’m disturbed that there are so many lots.. not just one or two,” said Commissioner Steve Gould. “That’s not ‘finessing’ the rules; that’s blatantly going around them.” Clerk Pat Snyder said she. too, had concerns about the lot size, and Supervisor Tom Garbow agreed, adding that he also had some doubts about Quality Programs. the lots along the river. Commissioner John Dieleman. the board’s representative on the Planning Commission, said that he had voted in favor of the proposal when it was in front of the commission, but now is undecided “If he took a lot or two out of there, it would make a good start,” he said of his indecision. He pointed out that it wouldn’t take much to put the proposal into conformity, since it wasn’t “way out of whack." Chip DeVries said that he had the same concerns ex­ pressed by the other commissioners. Garbow pointed out to Harmsen that passage of the PUD as it is now proposed looked “shaky.” opening the door for any indication that the developer might consider altering the plan. Instead, he and the engineer displayed a plan that showed 22 lots laid out on two cul-desac roads, and said that the township had turned down their earlier proposal to put in a private community septic system for the development. DeVries, a former Planning Commission member, said that the township’s legal counsel had advised against allowing such systems, because the township ultimately would be responsi­ ble for them. Garbow ended the first reading and the discussion, but the proposal will be con­ sidered again next month, when a vote on the rezoning could be taken. Quality People REALTOR Since 1940 THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HOME — 2180 JEANNE DRIVE 1. ALGONQUIN LAKE NEAR HASTINGS. 221 feet of sandy beach frontoge with .9 ocre is o perfect setting for this 3 bedroom (two 14x19) walkout ronch home with walls of glass that give a fantastic lake view. Tiers of decks with a cozy hot tub. Coll Cathy Williamson, office 795 3305 or home 795-9090................$157,000 Directions: From N. Broodway take W. State Road west approximately 2'-» miles to Dou­ glas. turn right and follow our signs to the home. 2. MIDDLEVILLE. This 3 bedroom home features on extra large lot and spacious rooms, including a formol dining room There is a property. Easy terms with nothing down are now available. Call Kay Stoisonburg. office 795-3305 or home 795-7272.................. $47,500 3. BUILDING SITE. MOBILE HOMES WELCOMED? This hard to find property is located between Hastings and Middleville. The 12 ocre lot is zoned <or mobile home use. Land contract terms possible For additional information coll Kay Stoisonburg Office 795 3305 or home 795-7272..................................................... $6 000. MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 497 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 & 891-8208 Gene Poll, Assoc. Broker, GRI Kay Stoisonburg, Assoc. Broker Cathy Williamson, GRi The newly-formed Caledonia Village Neighborhood Watch organization receiv­ ed a financial boost with donations from the State Bank of Caledonia and the Caledonia Village Council. Accepting the checks from bank officer Chris Murphy (left) and Village Treasurer Jay Shook are Neighborhood Watch co-chairpersons Maggie Ruple and Steve Antecki. The money will help fund Neighborhood Watch signs a* the Village limits. From Our Readers A Fighting Scot is not a brawler... Dear Caledonia, It is my understanding that some of us at Caledonia want to take the “Fighting” out of the “Fighting Scots.” When the previous presi­ dent of the United States wanted us to become a PROGRAM HELD, from front cited national studies that show: • 68 percent of teachers report that undernourished students are a problem in class. • Less than half of low- REAL ESTATE OPEN 2 P.M.-5 P.M. Caledonia State Bank, Village Council dates to watch program 795-9521 795-7272 795-9090 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE AREA PROPERTIES BE SURE . AND SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4 OF THE REMINDER! M income households with school-age children receive school breakfast. • One in every eight children under the age of 12 suffers from hunger. “Unfortunately, many of today’s families don’t have the time or money to start the day with breakfast,” Bankes said. “Unless schools fill the gap, thousands of youngsters will suffer physically and mentally. Much of the next generation could be lost.” Bankes and other advocates are sponsoring the award pro­ gram to help promote awareness of the problem and communicate the advantages of the SBP to school districts. “I want to encourage in­ terest throughout the state. Because of dedicated school administrators, teachers and food service managers the average participation in Michigan’s school breakfast program is increasing. This award recognizes all the hardworking people at Thomapple-Kellogg who are helping youngsters get off to a good start each day,'' Bankes concluded. — Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Ploce Your Advertising . Message Here... • 795-3345 • Botev 5 words tor ‘175 then 10* per word. II you pay in advance, you wve 50* bitting charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 pm. “kinder and gentler na­ tion,” I believe he meant that by fighting or eliminating violent crime, child abuse, terrorism, racism, etc., we would become: “kinder and gentler.” I don’t believe he wanted us to be “kinder and gentler” toward these criminals. • When a politian vows to fight for the citizens of his/her community; this is good. • When people vow to fight crime; this is good. • When you hear the ex­ pression fight child abuse; this is good. • When the military fights for their country; this is good. Being a Fighting Scot means that we will fight for our school, that we will fight our way to victory; that we will fight for our honor; that we will fight to protect our glorious fame. A “Fighting” Scot does not fight at every turn, nor is it a brawler... It is a tradi­ tion, a mascot. Not a per­ sonal description. Any word can become something else with the use of adjectives. We can become anything we desire in this world, but right now one of the things that we are, along with being students, athletes, teachers, parents, coaches, etc., we are: “Fighting Scots.” And. we will fight our way to victory and guard it day and night! Proud to be A Fighting Scot, Cindi Hakeem Caledonia We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals, Families and Employee Groups American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home Oct - Lmotm Me ■ >9M • STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 26, 1993 I Page 3 Caledonia Twp. approves $605,000 budget for 1994 In planning for the new year, no wage increases were budgeted for township staff personnel, and the board op­ timistically projected a $70,000 decrease in legal (professional) services, com­ pared to projected costs for 1993. Other decreases occurred in the line items of office and operating ($4,000). building and grounds ($6,500). and in miscellaneous expenses ($5,000). DeVries said that the new by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week approved a $605,000 proposed budget for the 1994 fiscal year The board said it pared the budget wherever possible, but added that it was difficult to plan with state funding still undetermined “We’re hoping that our state revenues come in as usual, but that our legal bills will be less,” said Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries. Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg office building meant fewer expenses in upkeep, allowing the decrease in the building and grounds item Increases for next year in­ clude budgeting $1,500 more for elections, with two and possibly three elections loom­ ing in 1994. Slight increases also were budgeted in to allow for more meetings of the Plan­ ning Commission and zoning boards. The Caledonia Township Fire Department received the biggest increase, with $15,300 more earmarked for the department in 1994. The increase will allow for wage increases and new supplies, and will cover contracted dispatch services, increased insurance premiums and higher repair and maintanance costs. DeVries pointed out that department personnel have not received a wage increase in several years, while demands on the department have grown steadily. So far this year, the depart­ ment has made 162 runs, compared to 142 last year. Paving 108th Street will in­ crease the township’s 1994 highway expenditures to $71,000 compared to the $30,500 projected for 1993. The other significant in­ crease is the library assess­ ment. which rose from $37,500 in 1993 to $48,000 in 1994. The township has in­ cluded the total assessment in its budget, but said it hopes the actual sum paid will be several thousand dollars less. The board also has budgeted an $8,100 con­ tingency fund, an increase over 1993’s projected con­ tingency item of $4,500. Total projected expen­ ditures for 1994 come to $598,600. In other business, the board: — Held first readings on the River Glen PUD rezoning (see related story) and a re­ quest to rezone to the light in­ dustrial district property own­ ed by Bosco Construction on 68th Street. — Agreed that unless the board hears a lot of negative response, it will adhere to the county's recent decision to allow the sale of packaged li­ quor on Sundays. The board said that it does not wish to cause local businesses to lose sales to neighboring Let’s take about concerns Special Invitation. Monday, Nov. I, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the high school library. An informal evening is being planned for interested parents and community members to come in and meet with the board president and superintendent. There is no formal program planned, we would just like to have the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your concerns and questions. Please come in ami share a cup of coffee. Were you able to attend the last home football game of the season? If you were, you saw our football team play a great game and come away with a much deserved win. This was also band night. And what a great band night it was! In my many years as a school administrator, 1 cannot remember when I have been more proud of our students and their performance. I was not only proud of the middle school band on the field, but was also very proud of the way in which they stood at “parade rest,” all 200 of them, as the high school band per­ formed. It was remarked in the stands that our middle school band looked and played much better than many high school bands, and I agree. An outstanding band program such as we have doesn’t just happen. It takes strong leadership, dedication and many hours of practice. In these times when it seems that all we hear about our youth and education is negative, wouldn’t it have been great if everyone in our whole school system could have been in the stands to see the high school and middle school bands perform? 1 would like to express appreciation to Duane Thatcher, high school band director and Thomas Nash, middle school band director, the staff, the parents and boosters and each individual band member for their dedication and hard work in making the Thomapple Kellogg band program one in which we can take great pride. What makes for a successful school program? Strong academics, certainly. But I believe it is more than that. Richard Stiggins, a leading authority on student assessment in his presentation, “Assessment in the Year 2000: What Does the Future Really Hold?” states that it is a myth that high grades and high scores on the traditional achievement tests are predictors of success. Today, we are moving toward development of what is known as authentic assessment This is an attempt to make assessments more meaningful, to assess learning and progress and not just rank and order students. Well, there is a high correlation between success in cocurricular activities and success in later life. Why is this? Cocurricular programs such as band and athletics offer students the opportunity for involvement, team building and leadership Success is not just doing well on a paper and pencil test, but is measured by the student’s performance. Actually , getting the job done and one well. “Extra curricular” activities are not extra, they are a vital part of the TK program as every one who w asm the stands Fri­ day night will attest. r FITNESS FOR YOU... Held at: Page Elementary SCHEDULE *> «* Ut 10 CLASSES for $3500 If you are paving per class the cost is M YSAC suit against Twp. Board settled Members of the Yankee Springs Awareness Commit­ tee and the Township Board have reached an agreement on a suit filed this summer. YSAC members initiated the suit because they felt that the board failed to follow the proper procedure on holding a public hearing before adop­ ting the new budget. The township held another public hearing later and then readopted the same budget. townships. — Accepted the low bid of Steketee Turf Service to plow parking lots and shovel sidewalks at the township hall, the fire bam and the library at $15. $21.25 and $11.25. respectively . — Agreed to add to the 1993 tax bills any back lighting bills in all special lighting assessment districts. — Held a first reading on a proposed ordinance that will allow the township to collect $20 on each traffic ticket writ­ ten in the township. All traffic ticket fines now go to the county. — Awarded to VanLaan Concrete the contract to put in sidewalk in front of the fire barn for $3,581. — Discussed the need to keep the Campau Lake sewer funds paid up. so that the township does not lose its bon­ ding rating. As a first step, the board agreed to change the or­ dinance governing the sewer district to a resolution, to allow the board more flexibili­ ty in handling the sewer fees. — Approved a recommen­ dation to re-arrange the township offices to better ac­ commodate both residents and staff. The board approved tak­ ing approximately $3,000 from the capital outlay ac­ count to purchase a glass panel, a new counter top and to move the existing equip­ ment and wired panels. Financial Independence for FINANCIAL SECURITY The YSAC asked for reim­ bursement for its attorney fees of $543. However, in the settlement, it was agreed that the court costs would be covered, but not the attorney fee. Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George London said that he had not received the exact terms of the settle­ ment from the township lawyer. MINING PERMIT, from front continue to mine on the Wenger property through this December, but gravel deposits in the northern portion of the property turned out to be less than anticipated. So Thompson McCully looked to neighboring parcels that would provide additional gravel that could be mined through the end of this season. At the public hearing last Monday, several neighbors expressed their concerns about the request Some of them also had sent letters to the commission. Major concerns of the neighboring families were about excessive noise, hours of operation, ingress and egress of loaded trucks, the effect on property values, reclamation of the site, dura­ tion of the permit, and com­ pliance of the existing mineral extraction ordinance for the township. Roger Fulton and Dale Sawyer of Thompson McCul­ ly outlined the plan for site and said that residents had to keep in mind that there is more than one company work­ ing in the area. Fulton further told the com­ mission that Thompson Mc­ Cully would be more than willing to abide by the current ordinance and by additional conditions set on the permit. He did say that the company needed a decision on the mat­ ter immediately because it is likely that they will not be able to mine much paM the the beginning of December. “We aren’t hear to violate conditions in your or­ dinance,” Fulton said. “It’s possible that we will want to come back next year. And. we can’t get OKs from the township by violating our permit.” The Planning Commission approved a permit for the southern half of the parcel with the ending mining date as of Dec. 31, 1993, with com­ pletion of reclamation by the end of 1994. Wieringa assured the com­ mission that a condition in his contract with the company said he would be able to plant a crop in the area next spring. Additional restrictions on it included that green belts be left intact as noise buffers; a horseshoe shaped berm will be put up around the primary crusher; trucks will continue to use the existing access out to Patterson Road (no truck traffic on Jackson Road); min­ ing hours of 7 a m. to 6 p.m Monday through Friday , and 7 a m. to 2 p.m. Saturday will be strictly adhered to and that includes any mining activity, including movement of stock piles; and posting of a $50,000 surety bond An IRA is a good way to safeguard your future. Times have changed...for the better’ You’re in control, make your own decisions about your finances and future. Let us show you how an IRA can fit in with your financial goals. It’s a personal investment plan that helps prepare for your retirement. Our counselors will be happy to help, and we have business hours for busy people. FDIC U ALEDONIA THE FIRST NAME IN COMMUNITY SERVICE BANKING BINGO American Legion Post 1305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. MAIN OFFICE 627 East Main St. Caledonia, Ml (616)881-6113 MIDDLEVILLE 303 North Arlington Middleville. Ml (616) 795 3361 DUTTON 3205 68th St Caledonia, Ml (616) 698-6337 �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 26, 1993 'TJtcddlcwtto Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone. I had my last mobility lesson on Friday. Carol, my teacher, was so surprised and delighted with some of you. my community family. As I was going up West Main to the high school library, I had a lot of friendly honks from a lot of you. At first, I thought it was just a car honking at another car, but then when you folks kept it up, 1 started waving, after she said, in amazement. “They are honking at you, Norma.” That was such a nice warm and friendly thing for all of you who did it. It make me feel so supported and loved. That is just what I love about a small town. You are in­ terested in each of your many members and what they are doing. A big hug to all of you. 1 won’t get to see my sister and her husband. Frank, until next spring. He has to have an operation soon, and then afterward, the weather is too chancy and cold. I was ter­ ribly disappointed, but we can at least call and talk once in a while to see how things are going for each other George and Betty Donaldson from Larago, Fla., visited Jerry and Jack Spencer for about four days. Had a lot of family get-togethers. Ken Morgan said that he and Rose were up at Two Hearted Creek on Lake Superior. They did some fishing and had real good luck finding agates this year. In September, they went to Cop­ per Harbor. Had several good trips vacationing. Daughters Maureen and Kate now are home for their mid-term break. Russ Bender attended the Methodist Eighty or Over din­ ner put on by the women at the church. Everyone said that they had such a super time. Three or four people were over 90. There was real good music and just generally a wonderful time. And they all said thanks to the hard­ working gals of the church. Dave Otto said that Loraine went to a basket convention in Grand Rapids this week. Em­ ma Jane Ingrahm said that Thursday, she went to Robinette Orchards and on a color tour at the same time. Thursday evening. Emma Jane went to the Hastings Arby ’s. She said that you have to go early or you won’t get a seat by 6:30. They have sing­ ing and a music show . And it is always good. She also went to Hastings Mututal In­ surance. Then that evening she attended the Habitat for Humanity dinner at the Methodist Church. Friday afternoon her granddaughter and great-granddaughter call­ ed on her. Sunday Emma Jane attended a baby shower. Mary Hayward also attended the Methodist Church on Tuesday and had a super time. She really enjoyed the country players music. Thelma Carl also attended the Methodist Octogenerian dinner at the Methodist Church Tuesday. Last Satur­ day she visited some friends in Comstock, going out for a meal and visiting. Betty Newman said that her cousin was coming to visit her on Wednesday . She loaned me some pictures of her mom for the school book. Barb Stauffer said that Lois and Don Stauffer went to visit their son’s family in Penn­ sylvania over the weekend. Lois and W'alter Bender also attended the Methodist Octogenarian dinner. Lois thought that they had over 50 there, with 29 of them over 80 years young. Ward Bender had a cataract operation and is coming along nicely. Virginia Root also went to the Methodist Over-80 event Tuesday noon. Katie and Ed Wieringa’s son John, wife Deb and daughter Kaylee came over for Sunday dinner. Lucille Getty said that she really enjoyed the dulcimer players at the Methodist Eighty and Over dinner Tuesday. Sue Oliver said that son Scott was home from college for the mid-term break. Mrs. Gordon Green called to tell me that Esther Bird celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday, Oct. 17, and on Mon­ day had a surprise birthday party at her grandson’s Gary Tietz on Chief Noonday Road. And she really was surprised. Well, folks. I guess that is all for this week. It seems to me that I have been climbing over a lot of stumbling blocks, and didn’t manage to make Continued on next page— LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....... ............................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Awana................................................................................ 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School.................................. 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service................................ 6:00p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11:00 service "Set an axampH In speech, in Hfe, In love, In faith and In purtty." CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....................................................... 11:10 a. m. Sunday Evening Service....................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday School................................ 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVI1 Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p.m. Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 111 Church Street and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sorvtoy School..................................... 9 30 a.m Sunday Morning Worship..................... to 30 a.m Sunday Evening Worship........................ 6 00 p.m. Wea Midweek Prayer 8t Btte Study...... 7 00 p m 3?» Mlham Doosoc faster Sieve Jocxson Youth faster / CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School.................. 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.............. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-3167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH "The Church where everybody is somebody. Looney Muse Dir. St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m. Sunday School................................. 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship..............11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun l^ikc) Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10.00 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Wednesday “Family Night” 6 00 p.m. Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00a m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Rovle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - Phone 795-7076 School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 ®I|C (Old Wimr JR cl Ijodisl (Church Pastor Jeffrey Lee Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults, High Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a.m Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Services — Sunday School 1CTOC a.m Morning Worship...................... 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship........ 61)0 p.m. Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Children’s Church/Youth Worship during morning services; Caraway St. puppet ministry for K4th during evening services 891-8028 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............................. 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Peace Reformed Church The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th Si near Whitneyville Ave. , s/XJtftCv o iK/cnln,]35 Church School. Sunday.............................. 10.00 a m. Morning Worship........ 11:00 a.m. Fining Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship 7:30pm. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 26, 1993 / Page 5 Chuck Wagon Gang to be at Caledonia Christian Church Chain of conversation leads to chalices for Mexican church The Gospel Group of the Year, The Chuck Wagon Gang from Nashville Tennessee, will be appearing at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church in Caledonia on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the Cutlerville Christian Bookstore and Caledonia Professional Pharmacy or call Betty Kapteyn at 891-8858 or Micky Jclscma at 795-9548. The tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. To order tickets by mail, sent a check for $5 plus 50 cents for postage and handling to: Betty Capteyn, 8840 East Paris Ave. Caledonia, Mi 49316. There will be a nursery available. The church is located at M37 and 100th Street in Caledonia. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A series of chance conver­ sations between West Michigan members of the Knights of Columbus has resulted in a gift for a Catholic seminary in Mexico. Caledonia resident Fred Boncher reported that while he and an old friend. Howard Zeck, were chatting at a University of Michigan foot­ ball game. Zeck mentioned that the young priests in the seminary near his winter home in Mexico could not even afford chalices for the wine offered in the mass. Boncher said he relayed the seminary's need to fellow Knights of Columbus during a speech he made to the Knights of the Grand Rapids diocese. As a result. Dick Martineau of the K of C Council in Paris. Mich., delivered three chalices to Dan White, a member of the Knights of Columbus at Holy Family Church in Caledonia. Dan, in turn, delivered the chalices to Boncher. who is delivering them to Zeck, who will take them to the seminary in Mexico. Revival services set at Middleville church Revival Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Middleville, Nov. 7-10 with Dr. Sumner Wemp. Sunday Services are at 9:45 and 11 a m. and at 6 p.m. Services Monday through Wednesdays will be at 7 p.m. Nursery is provided. The public is welcome Dr. C. Sumner Wempt was for 17 years vice president of spiritual affairs at Liberty University. Lynchburg. Va., with Dr. Jerry Falwell. At Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, he served as chair­ man of evangelism and pastoral training and was director of practical Christian work for eight years. Previous to that, he served 13 years as a Dr. C. Sumner Wemp 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance 30%! Here's why1 Out statistics show that homeowners 55 aod oklei have tewei and less costly kisses than other age groups So K's only la* to charge you less lor your homeowners nsurance ^uto -Otrnrrs insurance J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Baptist pastor in Flonda and Alabama. Often he is called upon to hold personal evangelism, workshops. These, along with Spiritual Life and Family Life conferences, are his specialties. In the U.S. he has preached in over 1000 chur­ ches. He and his wife have been in 60 countries and behind the Iron Curtain nine times. Dr. Wemp retired from full-time teaching in December 1988 and now resides in Dallas, Texas. He writes a regular article for the Biblical Evangelist on soul­ winning. He still goes out speaking in Bible con­ ferences, soul-winning con­ ferences and revival meetings. ‘Tailgater’ party to raise funds for senior party set CHS sports fans are en­ couraged to arrive a little ear­ ly for this Friday's home foot­ ball game to enjoy a “tailgater'' supper sponsored by the parents of the senior class. Freeport church to hold dinner Sunday Oct. 31 The Freeport United Methodist Church will be holding its annual swiss steak dinner on Sunday. Oct. 31. Dinner will be served from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Freeport Communitv Center. (In the past, it was held at the church.) Mashed potatoes, gravy. com. salad and dessert will be served along with the Swiss steak. The cost of the meal is $6.50 for adults. S3 for children 6 to 12 years old. and children under 5 eat for free. NEIGHBORS From Page 4 them into stepping stones. Go­ ing to have to sit me down and talk turkey or give an extra sank on mj boot straps or maybe just a good swift kick will get my attention Love you all. Visit with all of you next week. Barbecues, chips, coffee and pop as well as cider and doughnuts will be sold from 6 p.m. until game time, with all proceeds from the event going towards the senior graduation party. The tailgater service will be easy to locate at the tent set up just inside the gates to the football field. Friday marks the Fighting Scots' last home game of the season, and the seniors' parents hope the community will turn out to support the team and enjoy a football sup­ per before the game. Don’t forget to turn your clock back Oct. 31 Sunday, Oct. 31, isn’t just Halloween, it's also when we will set our clocks back one hour and return to Eastern Standard Time at 2 a m. that morning. So remember to set those clocks back when you go to bed on Saturday night and you'll avoid being an hour early for church service or any other place you may need logo. The best way to remember this yearly occurrence is to use the saying Spring ahead, fall back” to help you know which way the clocks change. Dan White, right, Grand Knight of the Caledonia Knights of Columbus, and fellow Knight Fred Boncher are two links in a network that is providing three chalices for use during masses at a Catholic seminary in Mexico. The chalices were donated by Father Phil Witkowski, pastor of three parishes in the Reed City area. “I think this little incident shows that networking hap pens in all aspects of life, and that sometimes, it results in something pretty heart warm­ ing," Boncher said. Obituaries Vito Lombardo Jr. Karl Eric Schaefer CALEDONIA - Vito Lombardo, Jr., 17, of Caledo­ nia, passed away Saturday, October 23,1993, unexpected­ ly from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Vito is survived by his parents, Vito and Mary Lombardo, Sr. of Caledonia; two sisters and brother, Vicky, Gina and Nicholas Lombardo all at home; grandparents, Piet­ ro Lombardo of Caledonia and Dale and Margaret Gillhespy of Grand Rapids; aunts, Maris and Steve Amato of Grand Rapids, Frances and Stafano of Italy, Jean and Roger Van Noller of Kentwood, Verna Royston of Wyoming, Teresa Gillhespy of Grand Rapids; uncles, Joseph and Marion Lombardo of Dorr, Gino and Mary Lombardo of Grand Rapids, Robert Gillhespy of Wyoming and John Gillhespy of Wyoming; best friends to Vito were Edward Greenman of Caledonia, Scott Hudson of Caledonia, Arie Foster of Middleville, Tellis Brown of Kentwood, and Jared Noble of Caledonia; also many cousins. Vito was a senior at Caledo­ nia High School, where he played on the Varsity Football Team, he also belonged to the Grand Rapids Street Racers Association. Vito will repose at the Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, Tuesday, October 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., where a Rosary Scripture service will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, October 27 at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Avenue, Caledo­ nia, with Reverend Father James C. Cusack celebrant. Burial at Woodlawn Cemet­ ery, Grand Rapids. For those wish, memorial contributions may be made to MADD. Envelopes available at the Chapel. MIDDLEVILLE - Karl Eric Schaefer, five weeks old, darling son of Eric B. and Cindy L. Schaefer, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, October 20, 1993. Karl Eric Schaefer was bom on September 9, 1993 in Grand Rapids, the son of Eric B. and Cindy L. (Hunt) Schaefer. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Troy and Dustin Schaefer; his grandparents, Donald and Sharon Schaefer of Caledonia, David and Robin Linebaugh of Greenville, David and Kelly Hunt of Stanton; great-grandmothers, Hilda Schaefer of Grand Rapids, Eva Phillips of North Carolina, Donna Mac Allen of Sheridan, and Evalcna Ewart of Sheridan; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, October 22 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Reverend Marc lan Stewart officiating. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* 1=t �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 26. 1993 Dancu ■ Carlson exchange vows HooperWhitman united Julie Dancu and Mark Carlson were married July 17, 1993, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Maid of Honor was Shelly Kopas, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Nicole Pisa, Kristin Koeler. Kasey Hyrkas and Yvette Yott, all friends of the bride. Best men were Scott Schoessel and Matt Scott, special friends of the groom. Groomsmen were Michael Carlson, brother of the groom, Douglas Hunt and Brian Singer, brothers-in-law of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies at the church were Carl and Loretta Schoessel. Helping at the reception at Middle Villa Inn were John and Diane Scott and Jim and Eliarie Spindler. The recep­ tion was decorated with the wedding colors of white and purple, by Shaune Carlson, sister-in-law of the groom. Honored guests at the wed­ ding were Mark's grand­ parents, Howard and Dorothy Frost of Middleville; grand mother. Elsie Carlson of Joliet, III., and great­ grandmother Hazel Doolittle, who is 100 years old. Deborah Jane- Hooper, daughter of Ronald and Cheryl Hooper of Middleville were married on June 19 to Scott Phillip Whitman, son of Frank and Kay Whitman of Grand Rapids. The ceremony was performed at Hope Lutheran Church. The bride was attended by Laune VandenBerg. who was matron of honor. Julie Bott and Kristen Whitman, who were bridesmaids, and Brit­ tany Bott, who was flower girl Jeff Springfield served as best man. Kirk Vanderhom and Brad Deering as groosmen. and Ron Hooper and Kevin Wildman as ushers. Bowens Mills planning Halloween costume party Oct. 30 Historic Bowens Mills will have its second annual oldfashioned costume party and contest Saturday, Oct. 30, from I until 4 p.m. Games and prizes will also be features of the day. There also will be free horse-drawn hay rides too. The costume contest will have several categories (cutest, ugliest, most original, etc.) The contest also will be judged in different age groups. The YSAC (Yankee Springs Awareness Commit- tee) has volunteered to help with the games and contest. The Mills’ main floor museum will be open for tours, along with its lower level blacksmith and cooper’s shops. Cider and doughnuts will be available. Gate fees for the day will be $1 each, kids and adults like. Package prices are available. Scouts, Sunday Schools groups and the like are invited to take part also. Historic Bowens Mills is located two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park en­ trance. Call 795-9750 for more details. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Blood drive draws many DEB FREY — OWNER 1246 Peets Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 948-2768 Four brand new donors and four seasoned veterans who reached milestones were among those who rolled up their sleeves for the Mid­ dleville Blood Drive late last month. The drive collected 51 pints of blood, nine short of the goal. Insulation Pays Off BLOWN-IN INSULATION is a big home improvement that can add extra money to your savings. USE... William Schleh hit the ninegallon mark. Others with milestones included Eugene Kidder with seven gallons, Sue Raab with five gallons and Jeff Hernandez with one gallon. Veteran donors were challenged to bring a first­ time donor with them. Mike Hamm received a Red Cross mug for bringing in Brent Jule. Other first-time donors were Jim Norman, Carl Nor­ ris and Susan Olivarri. Pastoor’s, the Middleville Rotary, Lefanty Insurance and Phil’s Pizza donated cookies and juice for donors and meals for the volunteers. The Middleville Boy Scout Troop took care of cleanup. The next blood drive will be held Monday, Jan. 3, 1994. Hausers celebrate 50th anniversary Dr. Fred and A. Jean Hauser celebrated 50 years of marriage together Friday, Oct. 15. They were married in East Lansing at the home of Jean's parents in 1943. Celebrating with them were their three daughters and their husbands, Freddy and Dave Kruko of Hastings, Arne and Tom Havens of Niles, and Janis and Mike Ferris of Hastings. Also present in person, via telephone, letters or loving thoughts were their grandchildren, Dana and Tim Hall, Frederic; Cris and Mike McLean, Hastings; Tyler and Erin Havens, East Lansing; Matthew Havens, Niles; and Andrew and Ben Ferris, Hastings. Most especially, participating with enthusiasm in any celebration, were their three great-grandchildren, Katie and Teague Hall of Frederic and Riley McLean, Hastings. The Hausers reside at 232 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings, where they have lived with family and friends for 48 years. tttZlLU Is your CD About To Renew? ■" :T JI CELLULOSE INSULATION Call us First! BY NU* WOOL CO. INC. Lightweight • Highest “R” Value • Non-Irritating Fire Resistant • Non-Settling • Vermin Resistant • Blown-in Installation Machines Available Caledonia Lumber 115 Kinsey, Caledonia 891-8143 SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Mam St, Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 We have some CD alternatives that will pay high interest, offer tax-deferred interest earnings, and guarantee a lifetime retirement income. Call today for details. Making your future more predictable MW FAKJW BUftf/VJ E ae insurance Jim Couchenour 1611 S Hanover St., Suite 112, Hastings Ph. 945 3443 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml //October 26, 1993 I Page 7 Melendy ■ Lahti exchange vows Michelle Mane Melendy and Christian Charles Lahti were married at Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, in Holland, March 20. Parents of the bride are Larry L. and Mary Martha Melendy, Hastings. Parents of the groom are Jeanne Farrer of Spring Lake, and Robert Lahti of Columbia, Md. Matron of honor was Stephanie Adams, cousin of the bride Bridesmaids were Martha Kessenich of Indiana and Victoria Main, of New Mexico, both formerly of Hastings; Tracy Helmer and Michelle Corrunker, college roommates of the bride. Flower girl was Hadley Wallis, niece of the groom. Sydney Wallis and Bridget Lahti, sisters of the groom, were readers. Best man was Jeff Noorman and groomsmen were John Ruiter, Mark Bemeker, Kevin Bazaire, Glen Oosterhoff, all friends of the groom. Ushers were Brandon Potts and Nathan Potts, cousin of the bride, Peter Shearer and Mark Heinze, friends of the groom. Ring bearers were Jacob and Evan Wallis, nephews of the groom Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Janutolo, aunt and uncle of the bride. Guest book was attended by Gina Janutolo, cousin of the bride. The Rev. G. Kent Keller of the First Presbyterian Church, Hastings officiated. Music was provided by Dr. Robert (Skip) Irwin, organ, formerly of the First Presbyterian Church, and Leonard Allman of Grand Rapids, trumpet. Vocal soloist was William E. Potts, uncle of the bride. Additional music was provided by the Nobistri vocal quartette of Grand Rapids, whose members are William and Noralee Potts, and Richard and Stephanie Wiltse. A reception followed at Sandy Point Restaurant in Holland. Music during the dinner, and for dancing, was provided by the Bruce Early Orchestra. Attending the punch bowl were Anne Richardson, formerly of Hastings, now of Sawyer, and Lori Vaughan of Hastings. Placecards for the dinner were handpainted by Lori Vaughan. Table decorations at the reception were created by Joan Reeg. friend of the groom’s family. The bridal bouquet, and bouquets and corsages for the wedding party and honored guests were created by Karen Janutolo. the bride’s aunt. Honored guests were Harry Farrer and his daughter. Christine, of Leeds, England, uncle and cousin of the groom's mother, and David and Therese Potts of Cour d’Alene, Idaho, uncle and aunt of the bride’s mother. Mr. and Mrs. Lahti honey­ mooned in Cancun and are now at home in Holland. Michigan DNR urges composting, and not burning leaves "Be A Good NeighborDon’t Bum Those Leaves!’’ is the message from the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources this autumn. "We want to send a clear message that there are alter­ natives to burning people should consider when deciding what to do with their yard waste.’’ DNR Director Roland Harmes said. "There are a number of ways to reuse and recycle leaves and other yard debris without the risk of a wildfire or the health hazards associated with burning.’’ Burning leaves not only produces ash, but also releases carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons which contain irritants and toxic and car­ cinogenic compounds that are not healthy to breathe in general, and can be especially harmful to children, older citizens and people with allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems. Composting and mulching are easy, safe and en­ vironmentally sound ways to manage most yard waste. Leaves, grass and other yard debris can be valuable soil amendments when com­ posted. Using them as mulch helps preserve soil moisture and nutrients, and protects landscapes and gardens from temperature extremes. Many communities have already established their own com­ posting programs. To find out how your com­ munity disposes of leaves and other yard waste, contact your local Department of Public Works office. If your com­ munity does not have a leaf or yard waste program, informa­ tion on composting is available from the DNR’s Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available Waste Management Division, Resource Recovery Section, P.O. Box 30241. Lansing, Mich. 48909. 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(TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)______________ _____ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 USP1& * touch_tone_ phoney_ Caledonia High senior dies from injuries in M-37 collision by Barbara Gall Staff Writer As rescue workers were trying to free him from the wreckage of his car early Saturday morning, CHS se­ nior football star Vito Lom­ bardo urged them to hurry because, he said, he still had one more game to play. But the Fighting Scots will take the field Friday night without their gritty fullback. Lombardo, 17, died at 4 p.m. Saturday of the injuries he suffered in that accident. Although a complete re­ port from Barry County po­ lice was unavailable at press time, the Barry County Sheriffs Department said Lombardo was driving north on M-37 at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday on his way home, when the driver of a south­ bound pick-up truck, al­ legedly traveling at a high rate of speed, crossed the center line, hitting Lombar­ do’s vehicle and pinning him in the car. Emergency workers who arrived at the scene had to work for some time to free him, and he then was trans­ ported by Aero-Med to But­ terworth Hospital, where he died that afternoon. His passenger and the driver of the other vehicle were not seriously injured. According to police, alco­ hol is a factor in the acci- "He was the kind of kid that liked everybody." said Shefferly. "He got along- with the not-so-popular kids as well as the popular kids. There just weren't many people he didn't like, so he was one of those students who link' groups within the student Vito Lombardo dent, and the driver of the pick-up was arrested and charges are pending. Police said his name has not yet been released, and he is free on bond. Michigan State Police are planning to reconstruct the accident as the investigation continues. The Caledonia High School faculty met early Monday to discuss how to help students deal with the tragedy. "Vito certainly was a force in the school, and we’ll all miss him. He won't be for­ gotten," said CHS Principal Tonya Porter. "This is very sad for all of us." CHS varsity football coach Ralph Shefferly agreed that Lombardo would be missed, and not only because of his football prowess. body. "He was intensely loyal to his friends: he stuck by them, no matter what. "As a football player, well, he played the game the way it was meant to be played, and I’ve loved watch­ ing him and working with him since he was in junior high. "All I can say is, he was a joy to be around. He brought some special things to our football program this year, and we all loved him and we’re going to miss him." Lombardo also was a member of the CHS track team. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Ronan VanderPool Stegenga Fu­ neral Chapel. 3131 S. Divi­ sion. Visitation was held yesterday from 7-9 p.m. and will continue from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. The Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. this evening. The funeral services will begin at noon on Wed., Oct. 27 at Holy Family Church in Caledonia with Father James Cusack officiating. Invest a stamp Save a bundle For the price of a stamp you can get the latest edition of the fed­ eral government's free Consumer Information Catalog listing more than 200 free or low-cost government publications on top­ ics such as federal benefits, jobs, health, housing, education, cars, and much more. Our booklets will help you save money, make money, and spend it a little more wisely So stamp out ignorance, and write today for the latest free Catalog Send your name and address to: Consumer Information Center Department SB Pueblo, Colorado 81009 A public service of this publication and the Consumer Information Center of the US. General Services Administration. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 26, 1993 Caledonia High School Band surprises Sears representative The fop four fundraisers in Freeport's St. Jude Bike-A-Thon earned prizes for their efforts. (From left) Steve Curtis won the bike, Cody Yoder got a boom box, and Joe Dutcher and Levi VanTol earned walkmans. The Caledonia High School Marching Band interrupts a Sears Corporation sales meeting. Freeport cyclers give to St. Jude by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer St. Jude Children’s Hospital can add over $2,000 for hospital care and research to fight childhood diseases thanks to 20 bicyclists from Freeport. The group raised $2,381.30 from donations and pledges. That is more than double the total from last year’s event that raised $924 The number of bikers last year was 12. Gary Thaler, organizer for the event both years, said he was very pleased with the results of the fund-raiser. Some of the literature that Thaler received said that the average event would need to have 75 riders to raise $2,200. “We were able to raise more than that with just 20 kids riding.’’ Thaler said. Those 20 riders did 620 one-mile laps all together. All of the participants will receive a certificate and a T shirt for their efforts. Ten of the riders will get duffle bags as well. The bags were an added bonus for those who collected more than $75 Four prizes were awarded to the cyclers who raised the most money The first place prize, a bike, went to Steve Curtis He turn­ SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems ;• t & 1 KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia • Call...891-9133 ed in $316.10. The second place prize, a boom box. was earned by Cody Yoder, turning in $291.25. Third and fourth place prizes were walkmans. Joe Dutcher took third with $283.45 and Levi VanTol was fourth with $238. Three of the riders, Yon Bucher. Mike Hayes and Cody Yoder, each rode 55 one-mile Other participants include Casey Barton. David Blough, Travis Clark. Jennifer Curtis, Jeremy Fowler. Melissa Fowler. David Frisby. Abbie Gilbert. Amber Harthy. Samantha Harthy. Kurt Hun­ tington, John Joseph, Josh Middlemiss and Michael Yarger. Several businesses helped with the project including the Freeport Boy Scout Troop No. 104, Tri-County Conser­ vation Club, and the Freeport Boosters. Nyla Buehler, Diane McGuire, Bertha Thaler, Norma Thaler, and Lee Yoder also helped with registration and lunch for the riders. Regional sales represen­ tatives from the Sears Cor­ poration were surprised and delighted with an interruption to their sJes meeting Thurs­ day. Oct. 7. The Caledonia marching band marched right into the Holiday Inn with full cadence interrupting the meeting to “fire up” the sales staff with the Caledonia Fight Song and a second selection. This was the third of several successful performances already by the band this school year. Under the direc­ tion of drum majors Myla Stewart and Bridgett Casey, the Caledonia band has also participated in the Celebration of the Grand Parade and home game halftime shows. Struggling last year aginst after-school activities and small numbers, this year’s band is back into the cur­ riculum and 65 members strong. Following the band's first halftime performance this year, comments were heard in the crowd, “Don’t they look great!”, “Marvelous show,” and “The band is back!” “We’re so happy that our community is so pleased with our band this year,” said Caledonia Music Association President Marion Stewart. “What people don't realize is the efforts we have gone to, considering the nine-year-old uniform. We have some very talented mothers who have worked hard to hold these uniforms together. The Caledona Music Association is under way. targeting funds earned this year to go toward a new uniform. “At this time of budget cuts. etc., we don’t know what kind of contribution our school board will approve to help with new uniforms, but we are working hard to earn what we can to help supple ment that cost. Estimated costs are projected to be $25,000. It’s our hope that we can be marching in well fitting uniforms in the fall of 1994," Stewart said. The band was paid $200 by Sears Corporation for the Tuesday performance. As band director, Thomas Peck commented, “That’s one band uniform already!” Caledonia High School Marching Band plans in-door competition Nov. 2 The Caledonia High School Marching Scots will celebrate the conclusion of their mar­ ching season with a first for the community. Tuesday night, Nov. 2 will mark the presentaton of the first annual “Indoor Marching Band Concert.” The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center of Caledonia High School. Tickets are available from any band member, by calling the music office at 891-8130, or are available at the door. All pro­ ceeds from ticket sales go toward purchase of new mar­ ching band uniforms. Tickets sell for $2 per person, with a family ticket price of $5. The program will start with the haunting sounds of a Scotish piper followed by the commands of drum majors Myla Stewart and Bridget Casey as they lead the band through rock *n roll favorites of the 1950s, plus hits from the movie “Aladdin.” salutes Happy 60 Club to meet the Barry County Women's Festival Saturday, Oct. 30 True Value Homes ___ (at the Hastings High School) The Caledonia “Happy 60” Club will meet Monday, Nov. 1, at the Community Educa­ tion Building for a noon potluck. Bring a dish to pass and own table service and bring a $1 gift for bingo. See Sandra at the True Value Homes booth for information and literature about manu­ factured homes. She will gladly answer any questions you may have about financing, land home packages, down payment infor­ mation, land in lieu of down payment, floor plans, decor and pricing. See You at the Festival! 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Sat 9 5 30 CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE 891-1106 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 26, 1993 I Page 9 Parents of TK High seniors are moonlighting foryear-end party by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Fund-raising has taken on a different look for the parents of Thornapple Kellogg seniors. The group is “moonlighting ' to earn the money needed for the all-night party for the 1994 TK graduates. Two “unique” fund-raisers already have taken place. Seventeen of the senior moms served dinner to 200 people Denny and Chris Tutsch. who are caterers and senior parents, hired the women to serve at a dinner for the Caledonia Farmers Co-op A group of 32 parents spent Saturday night. Oct. 16. at Pastoors. removing stock and dismantling shelves under the direction of Jim and Nancee Cole (part of the family that owns the store and parents of a TK senior as well). The store has been remodel­ ed and enlarged So. some rearranging has been necessary. “We thought it would be better to do something to raise the money rather than just asking for donations." said senior parent Gladys Ploeg. “This way the donors get something for their money.” If anyone has any jobs for the moonlighting parents, they Several of the parents of Thornapple Kellogg seniors helped remove stock and dismantle shelves at Pastoors. This was just one of the fundraisers to help pay for the all-night graduation party. can call Nancy Wieringa at 795-9013 (after 5 p.m.) or Gladys Ploeg at 795-7775. In addition, the group has been operating the conces­ sions and selling tickets for high school football and girls’ basketball games. They have been handling the 50-50 raffle tickets and game ball tickets as well. A submarine sandwich sale and a can drive are upcoming fund-raisers that are being planned. 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Official recognition took place during the regular board meeting af­ ter the reception. The Caledonia School Board presented Calvin Keizer with an engraved gold mantel clock in recognition of bis 30 years with the district. Beginning in Caledonia as a substitute teacher for a year, Keizer joined the staff fulltime as a junior high math teacher, later moving to the high school to teach algebra and geometry. He also has served as a substitute bus driver, a class sponsor, a drivers education instructor and a coach. Staff completing 20 years with the Caledonia Schools were presented pen and pencil desk stands. From the left are Pat Vanlterson, Jerry Phillips, Ruth Bolthouse, Pat Westra, Diane DeYoung and Joe Zomerlei. Not pictured is 20-year employee Dave Wesorick. The Caledonia School Board presented engraved Cross pen and pencil sets to staff completing 25 years of service to the school district. Royle Bailard, left, Joyce Lass and Tim McRoy are pictured here. Missing from the photo are John Butler and Renata McCullough. The school board recog­ nized 29 other staff members with gifts of thanks for their years of service. Awarded plaques for 10 years with the district were Lonnie Colburn, Jon Meerman, Lee Pipe, Ralph Shefferly, Sharon Tarrien and Sharon Weaver. The board presented desk planners to those who have worked in the district for 15 years: Joan Buer, Loralynne Clark, Michael Dansard, Judi Dean, Peter DeLille, Delores Ellis, Marjorie Fisk, Sandra Hyde, Richard Overmire, Jan Polavin and Craig Schmidt. Seven employees were rec­ ognized for 20 years with the Caledonia Schools. Awarded a pen and pencil desk set were Ruth Bolthouse, Diane DeYoung, Jerry Phillips, Patricia Vanlterson, David Wesorick, Patricia Westra and Joseph Zomerlei. An engraved cross pen and pencil set was presented to each of the five employees completing 25 years with the district: Royle Bailard, John Butler, Joyce Lass, Renata McCullough and Timothy McRoy. Altogether, the group repre­ sents more than 500 years of service to the students of the Caledonia area during the last 30 years. Displaying the plaques they received for 10 years with the Caledonia Schools ore Sharon Tarrien, left, Lee Pipe and Lonni Colburn. Also receiving plaques this year are Jon Meerman, Ralph Shefferly and Sharon Weaver. 1 Staff completing 15 years with the Caledonia Schools include Judi Dean, left, Joan Buer, Sandy Hyde, Loralynne Clark, Richard Overmire, Marjorie Fisk, and Craig Schmidt. Missing from the photo ore Mike Dansard, Peter DeLille. Delores Ellis and Jon Polavin. The Caledonia School Board presented Cal Keizer with a gold clock as a tribute to his 30 years with the district. . Serving our Country Barry H. Carlen Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Barry H. Carlen, nephew of Beryl J. and Ruth M. Delbridge of 7151 River Valley Private, Alto, recently received the Meritorious Unit Commendation, along with his shipmates aboard the air­ craft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, homeported in Norfolk, Va., and the crews of its embarked units. Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton was on hand to welcome the crews home from their six-month deploy­ ment and presented the award while many of the 6,000 sailors and Marines on board the Theodore Roosevelt wat­ ched the ceremony as it was broadcast over the aircraft carrier’s closed-circuit television. The award noted that the personnel of USS Theodore Roosevelt and its embarked units conducted operations of international significance in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Red Seas, playing vital roles in Operations Deny Flight. Provide Promise and Maritime Guard from March to August. Crew members were recognized for sustain ing “an unprecedented 90 percent operations tempo" throughout the deployment. Carriers and their aircraft and escort ships are uniquely capable of providing global presence and can respond to protracted contingencies on a moment’s notice. These forces can dominate the coastal battle space from the sea and can project sustained, precise and awesome offen­ sive power in America's in­ terest aiound the globe The 1972 graduate of Hud sonvilie High School joined the Navy in January, 1975. Anthony M. Dubois Navy Airman Recruit An­ thony M. Dubois, son of Marc J. and Theresa J. Dubois of 10929 84th St., Alto, recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego. During the cycle, recruits are taught general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 occupational fields. Studies include seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid. Though the Navy is getting smaller, the state-of-the-art ships, aircraft and high tech systems in today’s fleet re­ quire bright, talented young men and women to operate them. The Navy has over 60,000 job openings this year, most of which include guaranteed training. The 1993 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School of Middleville joined the Navy in June 1992. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 26, 1993 I Page 11 Octogenarians honored at lunch 5,BiMniL'Jin.Tiuik'jaiL'.'inir.'inn'.'inhVinivJiu if - ii 5 * i s f IK * 5 5 Middleville area octogenarians were honored at a luncheon hosted by severak of the women from the Middleville United Methodist Church last Tuesday. Three of those in attendance were over 90. 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Caledonia Hardware 9960 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD on M-37 just north of 100th Street 891-9255 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 5 HWI • HWI « HWI » HWI » HWI • HWI » HWI » HWI • HWI f, * f �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 26, 1993 Caledonia schools adopt flex benefit program In other business last week, the board: • Approved a new contract with the district s bus fleet mechanics. The agreement will renew the present con­ tract terms along with a 6 per­ cent increase to each of the three employees. This in­ crease matches the contract terms negotiated with other district employees. The con­ tract is retroactive to July 1, 1993, and will be in effect through June 30, 1994. • Recognized district em­ ployees for their years of ser­ vice to the Caledonia Schools. (See related story.) • Adopted resolutions to in­ dicate the district meets state requirements for financial in­ centives for in-formula dis­ tricts. Caledonia Director of Academics Doug Busman said that Caledonia Community Schools meets these requirements without making any curriculum ad­ justments. • Tabled a decision on ap­ proving an agreement to enter a water system partnership with the Village of Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer At no cost to the school district, Caledonia Commun­ ity Schools employees now will enjoy an additional health insurance benefit with last week's school board approval of a flexible benefits plan. Called a "cafeteria plan" because employees have choices in their benefits, the new plan offers employees the option of setting aside "pre-tax" dollars from their wages for dependent child care; for out-of-pocket, unreimbursed medical expenses or for medical premiums employees pay out of their own pockets. "These tax-deferred ac­ counts arc an enhancement to our current benefit structure for eligible employees, both full-time and part-time," said Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean. The new program will not be administered by the school district, but by an independent agency, the American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC). mAII~ V Great Gift — / J Gloves/ ON SALE / \ \ It’s not too early to shop for / t f ] Christmas! j Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 East Main, Caledonia • 891 >8108 — OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK — Calendar of Events October 27 — M-W Kindergarten Halloween Party. October 28 — Great Pumpkin Display at west. October 29 — Halloween Parade at 1:30, parties following at the elementaries. October 30 — Halloween trick or treating in Middleville (watch out for gremlins, fairy princesses, tigers, pupmkins...) November 1 — An informal Night with the Superintendent and School Board ‘ Parents are invited to come for coffee and discussion. This is your time to voice concerns and compliments. November 2 — Middle School Donut Day. sponsored by the P.E.P. Donuts are 50 cents each and will be sold next to the counselor’s office, during regular lunch hours. November 4, 11 and 18 — Craft work bees for Santa’s Holi­ day Shop will be held these nights at McFall cafeteria at 7 p.m Come and learn a craft! Any questions contact Elaine Meewes: 795-3636. Dan White, Grand Knight of the Caledonia Council of the Knights of Columbus, presents Caledonia Schools Special Education Director Carol Uhlman a check to be used for her programs. The Knights raise the money with their annual Tootsie Roll sale. and Glen Valley Estates. The board’s Finance and Building Committees were to have met together Monday, Oct. 25, to discuss the issue in time to meet that day's bid deadlines for construction of the sys­ tem's water storage tower. • Heard a report from Caledonia Elementary Principal Gordon Nickels on "restructuring" a fifth-grade section at his school, with an emphasis on teaching skills in communication, leadership and problem-solving. The staff hopes the program also will foster self-esteem in the students and better teach them to 'Team how to learn." • Watched video presenta­ tions from the CHS Kellogg Team and the CHS television production class. The Kellogg Team presented an overview of the presentation it will make Oct. 28 at the National Technology Conference in Dallas. The television produc­ tion students aired a video about the new learning lab under construction at the high school. Area man elected to health care group G. Edward “Ed” Haywood has been elected president of the Health Care Association of Michigan, officially taking office Jan. 1, 1994. Haywood resides in Caledonia with his wife, Pamela, and their children, NEED IT? WE HAVE IT! Lawn & Garden Equip. Compressors Nailers Compactors (20 ) Trencher Gas (Depth 36") Saws (Variety) Chain Saws (Gas & Elec.) Concrete Tools Construction Equipment 4 wd. Tractor w/Loader Rear Blade Brush Hog 3 pt . Post Auger , Landscape * Mini Excavator^^^^^V^fe^z Bobcat TK BULLETIN BOARD Backpack Leaf Blower Walk-Behind Blower Chipper/Shredder Lawn Roller Lawn Sweeper Woodsplitter Leaf Vac Party Goods Canopy Tables (6-8 ft.) Folding Chairs Coffee Maker (55 & 100 cjp) Chafing Dishes Thermo Servers Beverage Containers Grill Griddle Keg Coolers Pig Roaster Caledonia Rent All 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 OPEN Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Delivery & Pick Up Service Available G. Edward Haywood Rich, Nicki, Jason. Tara. Josh, Ryan, and Becky. Haywood has been senior regional manager of opera­ tions for the Health Care & Retirement Corporation since November, 1986 — managing eight facilities totaling 900 beds in Western Michigan. The Health Care & Retire­ ment Corporation is the sixth largest provider of long-term care in the U.S. Since 1986 to the present. Haywood has served on the board of directors of the Health Care Association of Michigan, and is a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! l>ooking Ahead November 5 — M.S. Dance sponsored by the 7th and 8th grades. November 9 and 11 — School dismisses at noon at e lemon taries. Conferences at West and Page. P E T. meeting at High School auditorium, 7 p.m. Speaker will be Rep. Bob Bender. Teacheable Moments... McFall — Mrs. Erb’s first graders saw an unusual spider that was brought in by Tiffany Tietz. This species of garden spider has the most unique design on her back as well as the brilliant colors of orange and black (T.K./Halloween). They have placed her in their webbing frame in hopes to see the development of her web. She has begun designing four lines of her web already. Mrs. Meyers’ first grade, along with student teacher Mrs. Simons, went on a leaf gathering walk. The leaves were used for counting, sorting, graphing, comparing and contrasting activities. They are learning about chlorophyll and why leaves change color. The children are learning to read “The Tree House.” Miss Sandwick’s first graders have been studying bats’ They have learned many facts and even did ex­ periments with echolocation and soundwaves. The childcn also learned why bats see with their ears. As a class they created a book titled “Bat, Bat.” Library News — The McFall Library Book Fair will soon be here! Look for information coming home about the great book selections. All profits go to purchase new books, pup pets, etc. for the library. Books make a great birthday, Christmas or ‘just because’ gift. A book fair schedule has occn set for Nov. 8, 9, 10 and 12. Schedule in next week’s Bulletin Board. West — Miss Bennett’s and Mr. Hallberg’s second graders have been studying ‘dogs’ for the last three weeks. The learn ing activities included, “visits” by the student’s own dogs Approximately 20 dogs visited the classrooms. The students presented their pets and fielded questions. Stories were written about each one. Various stories, poems and songs were used as well as a variety of math activities. If you want to learn about dogs, just ask one of these second graders... they’ll tell you the whole story! Mrs. Dood’s and Mrs. Thaler’s classes have been team teaching on a creative writing project. The children are writing descriptive sentences to make flip books. Mrs. Sarver’s third graders have been busy making pop-up fish books. Just wait until mom and dad see these beautiful crea tions! Mrs. Swanson’s third graders have been studying ear­ thworms as part of their thematic unit on amimals. As a culminating activity, they created math problems about worms. They also did activities such as measuring, recording information, stretching their worms, halving and quartering them. Then they ate their project! (Gummy worms, that is Whew!) Page — The fourth grade classes of Mrs. Chausow and Mrs Voss are working on their puppet shows. Students formed groups of children from each class. They will plan, prepare, practice and perform using their apple head puppets. Mrs. Chausow’s class is studying fall and Halloween poems. They are writing rebuses (words and pictures) to take to share with their McFall friends in Mrs. Erb’s class on Oct. 26. This next week many of the fifth grade classes will be going hog wild! They will have the educational opportunity to dissect hog lungs. (Don’t worry, it’ll be before Halloween and the parties.) Quote of the Week: Our children give us the opportunity to become the parents we always wish we had. I AFFORDABLE L Personal Dental Health Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment available Monday-Saturday. 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 ...In the new State Farm Bldg just north of the hght RM �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 26, 1993 I Page 13 AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS First graders Stefanie Dickenson (right) and A J. Heidt (center) along with several of their classmates get a really close look at specimens brought to the school by the Bugman. Burman visits McFall School Thornapple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Oct. 27 Taco/meat/cheese, lettuce. Spanish rice, green beans, jellow with fruit. M.S. salad bar. Thursday, Oct. 28 Chili/crackers. bread/jeely. carrot and celery , fresh fruit. Friday. Oct. 29 Pizza, cole slaw or sweet potatoes, fruit sherbet. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Hot dogs alternate choice of elementaries. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Wednesday. Oct. 27 French bread, pizza, com or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Thursday . Oct. 28 Lasagna, salad or fruit choice, garlic bread, milk. Friday. Oct. 29 Turkey/cheese pita, peas or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Oct. 27 Breakfast for lunch, waffle/fr. toast, sausage, ap­ Wednesday . Oct. 27 Egg-cheese omelette biscuit. Thursday, Oct. 28 Breakfast pizza, fruit juice, milk. Friday, Oct. 29 Breakfast bar, fruit juice, milk. Caledonia Community Schools High Middle Lunch Menu Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Caledonia Community Schools Kettle l>ake Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Oct. 27 Breakfast pizza, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday. Oct. 28 Breakfast Pizza, juice or fruit, milk. Friday. Oct. 29 French toast stick, sausage link, juice or fruit, milk. Letterheads PRIN Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wedding Invitations MORE Wednesday . Oct. 27 Italian bar. french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Thursday , Oct. 28 Chicken Fajita, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Friday , Oct. 29 Itza Pizza, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Serving our Country plesauce. juice, milk. Thursday, Oct. 28 Lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread, fresh grapes, milk. Friday. Oct. 29 Hol dog/com dog. green beans. Vita pup. milk. Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) TWO SHIFTONTHE-GO TRANSMISSIONS Nathan J. Austhof Hessel Forest, alias of The Bugman, from Nashville enjoys sharing his collection with the McFall first graders. Trevor Manning asks about one of the bugs while Andy Tagg looks on. The first graders are study­ ing insects this month. 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Dalton was on hand to welcome the crews home from their six-month deploy­ ment and presented the award while many of the 6,000 sailors and Marines on board the Theodore Roosevelt wat­ ched the ceremony as it was broadcast over the aircraft carrier's closed-circuit television. The award noted that the personnel of USS Theodore Roosevelt and its embarked units conducted operations of international significance in the Mediterranean. Adriatic and Red Seas, playing vital roles in Operations Deny Flight. Provide Promise and Maritime Guard from March to August. Crew members were recognized for sustain­ ing "an unprecedented 90 percent operations tempo' ’ throughout the deployment. Carriers and their aircraft and escon ships are uniquely capable of providing global presence and can respond to protracted contingencies on a moment's notice. 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South M-37, Hastings 945-9526 a �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 26, 1993 Four more Eagle Scouts soar at Caledonia Troop No. 202 The Boy Scouts of Troop No. 202 at Caledonia United Methodist Church continue to beat the odds. The froop this summer has added four boys to the rank of Eagle Scout to bring up their total to 23 boys having earned the honor since 1962 The na­ tional average of scouts reaching the highest and most coveted award of Eagle Scout is less than 2 percent The boys who have earned Eagle Scout rank this year are Dennis Rozell. Jason Eakins. David "Kip" Mack, and Luke Champlin. Each boy had to earn at least 21 merit badges for Eagle qualifica­ tion, including 11 required merit badges in skills such as first aid, camping, citizen­ ship, communications, en­ vironmental science, personal management and fitness They also competed 10 elective merit badges from a list of more than 120 that in­ cluded the likes of computers, public speaking, art and rabbit raising. Each merit badge in­ volves 20 to 60 hours of research, practice, and project work. In addition, each would-be Eagle Scout must design and carry out his own public ser­ vice project. Each project in­ volves at least 40 hours of work. The scout must then present tangible evidence that he has followed the required steps in the project and must prove his knowledge before a review board. For Dennis Rozell. this meant working and planning with the Historical Society of Gaines Township for the restoration of DeTraay School’s flag pole to the way it was in the 1800s. For Jason Eakins, it was a year-long project of working with Steelcase Corp, and the West Michigan Breeding Bird Atlas on Bluebird habitat. For "Kip" Mack, it was working with Gaines Township in placing an historical marker and a time capsule. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD For Luke Champlin, it was working with the Caledonia School District to place a drinking fountain at Kettle Lake Schools Boardwalk playground. Rozell earned a total of 31 merit badges and 12 skill awards. Dennis also was awarded the Jack Loring Award in 1990 and is a member of the Order of the Arrow. Eakins has earned 25 merit badges to date. Jason is a member of the Order of the Arrow and was awarded the Jack Loring Award in 1991. he also earned the Boys Scouts World Conservation Award in 1993. Mack earned a total of 29 merit badges. He also is a member of the Order of the Arrow. Champlin has earned a total of 30 merit badges so far. He also earned the Boy Scouts World Conservation Award in 1993. CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION of State Bank of Caledonia of Caledonia in the State of Michigan, and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business on September 30, 1993. Published in accordance with a call made by the commissioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 223 of the banking code of 1969, as amended Statement of Resources and Liabilities Thousands of Dollars - ASSETS Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin............. Interest-bearing balances........................................................... Securities............................................................................................ Federal funds sold............................................................................ Securities purchased under agreements to resell....................................... Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income.............................. 67,341 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses.............................. 992 LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve....................................... -0Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve................................................................................... Assets held in trading accounts...................................................... Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)........... Other real estate owned.................................................................... Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies................................................................ Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding... Intangible assets............................................................................... Other assets........................................................................................ Total assets......................................................................................... Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 18230)............................... Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 18230) .. In domestic offices................................................................ Noninterest-bearing..................................... ................................. Interest-bearing.................................................. Federal funds purchased.................................................................. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase......................... Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury..................... ............... Other borrowed money.............................................. Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases.................................................................. — Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding........ Subordinated notes and debentures.............................................. Other liabilities ---------- ----------------------------------------------Total liabilities.............................................................. Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus............ .............. 2,155 8 16,554 10,400 -0 66,349 -0• 3,639 446 -0-081 1,042 100,674 ■0• 100,674 reading. Discussion was held on com­ plaints for home businesses. Break at 9:29 p.m. Reconvened at 9:40 p.m. Public hearing on the 1994 budget was called to order at 9:41 p.m. Budget was reviewed. Moved R. DeVries, support Gould to approve budget as presented. Ayes J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Gar­ bow, R. DeVries, Gould. Motion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS: Sidewalk bids were reviewed. Discussion was held on extending the sidewalk. Moved Gould support J. DeVries to award bid to Von Loan and check on extending the sidewalk with the County. Ayes: Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder. Gar­ bow, R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries. Motion Carried. Amended budget, moved J. DeVries, support Gould to ap­ prove amendments to the YTD budget. Ayes: Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow, R. DeVries. Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma. Mo­ tion Carried. Discussion on Sun­ day Burials, Podium, letter to Dave Owen to thank him for the drop-box, letter to County Library System, wreath donation for the building. Discussion on sewer operating Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP October 11, 1993 Regular meeting called at 7:05 p.m. Members present — 5. Others — 3. Minutes of last regular meeting approved os printed. Printed bills in the amount of $36,702.52 were approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously to withhold payment of current watersewer bill for fire station pending further discussion regarding charge. Motion passed unanimously authorizing purchase of am­ bulance from Michigan First Response. Motion passed unanimously approving write off of am­ bulance bod debts. Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (130) and maintenance at Campau Lake. That account is running in the red. Discussion on B & B con­ tract. on ordinance to amend Or­ dinance No. 89-2 on Section 703(a). Discussion was held on a resolution to change quarterly payment from $60.00 to $75.00. Moved Gould, support Dieleman to approve Ordinance No. 93-4 to amend Ordinance No. 89 2 adopted on March 15. 1989. Ayes: Snyder Garbow. R. DeVries. Gould, J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman. Motion Carried. Discussion was held on delin­ quent personal, floor plan in of­ fice. Moved Dielemon support Jousma, to approve the pur­ chase of furniture to revamp the offices for a cost of $2,993.82. Ayes: Gorbow. R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma Dieleman, Snyder. Motion Carried. Discussion on Barber School, walk thru of the building will be held on Saturday. October 23 at 10:00 a.m. and possibility of hav­ ing the office open 5 days a week Meeting adjourned at 10:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk (133) Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting October 14. 1993 Meeting colled to order by Supervisor London. Present: Four board members and thirteen visitors. Minutes of 9/9/93 approved as printed. Acknowledgement of visitors: Laurie St. Onge requesting street light at Hastings Point and Trails end. Avis Martin regar­ ding gravel trucks using Patterson. GLASA will extend sewer line on Oakwood Shores upon crea­ tion of special assessment district by township. Financial report accepted. Conklin rezoning request denied. Bills approved for payment. Herold resigned from ZBA. Meeting adjourned. Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk 031) — NOTICE — The Caledonia Township Clerk will be having the public accuracy test for the November 2nd, 1993 Special Election on Thursday, October 28th at 9:30 a.m. at the Caledonia Township/ Village Hall, 250 Maple St. (132) 86,182 8,077 78,628 -0•0-03,200 TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: •0-0-0523 89,905 -0- NOTICE Of SPECIAL MEETING 01.600 3.400 5,769 010,769 -0- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, Nov. 4, 1993 at 7:30 p m. at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, ML for the purpose of rewriting the present zoning ordinance. Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the Township Hall by appointment with the Clerk. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ ing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 (200) — EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus........................ — Common stock......................................................... ......................... Surplus.................................................. .—......................................... Undivided profits and capital reserves........................... LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities------Total equity capital............ .............. -.................... Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823<j).............. ................ Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S C. I823(j)............................................ —.... .................. — Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital. and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j).................... October 20 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Present: Garbow. R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Also Present: Several citizens. MINUTES: Approved as printed. BILLS: Moved J. DeVries, sup­ port Snyder to pay bills as printed. Ayes: R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Gorbow. Mo­ tion carried. BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT: Reviewed by Super­ visor Garbow TREASURER REPORT: Review­ ed by R. DeVries. RIVER GLEN: 1st Reading. The letters received into the office were acknowledged. Snyder read the changes in the Or­ dinance. Developer reviewed the development. Comments were heard from Renee Van Houten, Greg Liversledge. Tom Apol and Doc Crissman. Discus­ sion was held by the Board. BOSCO CONSTRUCTION: 1st Reading. RR to 1-1 Light Industrial. LIQUOR CONTROL: Discussion was held. Will go along with the County unless other input from citizens is received in the Township office. SNOW PLOW BIDS: Reviewed bids. Moved Jousma, support Dieleman to accept the bids from Steketee Turf Service. Ayes: Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Given by Dieleman. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: Assessment for winter tax bills was presented by Treasurer DeVries. Moved J. DeVries, support Jousma to ac­ cept the Special Assessment District as presented by Treasurer and place on the winter tax bills. Ayes: J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould. Motion Carried. INSURANCE BIDS: Moved Snyder, support R. DeVries to approve J. W. Ryan for the in­ surance for the buildings. Ayes: Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. •DeVries. Motion Carried. ELECTION WORKERS: Moved J. DeVries, support Dieleman to approve the workers for the November 2, 1993 election as presented by Clerk Snyder. Ayes: Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma. Motion Carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR SEMINAR: Moved Jousma, sup­ port Dieleman to send building inspector Phil Datema to Con­ struction Inspection Procedures Seminar for a cost of $40.00. Ayes: Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman. Motion Carried. UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE: 1st 10.769 100,674 Memo: Deposits of State of Michigan: $0 I. GEORGE EDGAR, EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief GEORGE EDGAR We. the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this report of condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. HAROLD J GLESS JOHN J DeVRIES Directors DR JAMES BRICKER �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 26, 1993 I Page 15 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Schools, parents and teachers are winners under Senate proposal Schools, teachers, students and parents are the winners under a proposal being considered by the Michigan Senate to require competitive bidding for school services. Under the proposal, schools would be required to obtain competitive bids for awarding a range of contracts. It makes good sense for schools because the money saved would im­ mediately channel back into that school for improved pro­ grams, better textbooks and improved services. Schools would be allowed to keep all of the money saved through such com­ petitive practices. This would free up funds needed to help teachers better educate kids. Competitive bidding is required by most government units to ensure that taxpayers continue to get the best possible services at the best possible price. When families shop for a washer and dryer, or a new car, they shop around and find the best possible price before making a decision to buy. Government should operate the same way. When government fails to ensure public dollars are spent wisely and fails to seek out the widest range of bidders, it creates a market that is ripe for abuse. Government often has no real incentive to save money. When it runs out of money , it can simply impose more taxes. In many ways, the competitive bidding process is the essence of our free market system. It forces government to seek out the best possible deal and treat resources with great care. In the field of education, an important and extremely expenmu (omnuxlity. health insurance for educators is often pur­ chased without competitive bids. The state insurance commis­ sioner is currently performing an audit to determine whether this practice is guaranteeing the best possible coverage for the best possible cost for Michigan's teachers. It is estimated that in some instances, schools districts are paying up to $1.000 more for health insurance per teacher than they should be paying, simply because they are not seeking competitive bids. Schools could benefit further by competitive ly bidding other services like janitorial services and transporta­ tion. where we have seen high costs in the past. The resources we spend on education are precious. In the debate over school finance reform, we must ensure that every tax dollar we spend is giving us the best possible product for the best possible price. That is why I wholeheartedly support measures designed to ensure cost-competitiveness and cost­ containment in Michigan’s public school system. Senator Posthumus lives with his wife and four children in Alto, where he farms 400 acres. Freeport, Middleville to celebrate Halloween Oct. 30 Saturday. Oct. 30. is the date set for Trick or Treaters in the villages of Freeport and Middleville. But the Halloween parade for the Thomapple Kellogg Schools will be on Friday. Oct 29 Parents, grandparents and friends can get a look the kids dressed in the latest fun or cuddly or frightening fashions for the weekend. The parade begins at 1:15 p.m. with McFall and West students, and the TK Middle School band, meeting on Stadium Drive. From there, they will go to Greenwood, up to Bender (where Page students join in), and down Main Street. The Freeport Boosters are sponsoring a Halloween party at the fire bam that same evening. The fun begins at 7 p.m with games, food, and pumpkin judging. Costume contests will start Making their own skeletons was more than |ust tun tor Halloween decorations. The second graders in the class of Candace Bennett at West Elementary got a closer view of the bones and even learned the proper names for the bones. at 8 p.m. All ages are invited. Future of agricultural lands to be topic of special meeting Nov. 4 There will be a special meeting at at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 4. at Thor­ napple Township Hall to ex­ plore and discuss the future of agricultural lands in the township. Township Supervisor Don Boysen discovered that the geography department at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo had done exten­ sive research that included Thomapple Township. Those attending will be looking at background infor­ mation on the last 50 years of development, the current physical setting of the township, the growth and development as it relates to farming, and what can be done to make a difference in perserving quality farmland VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: William and Debra Crisher REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a special land use to allow a mail order business home occupation pursuant to Section 7.3(b) of the Zoning Ordinance. LOCATION: 838 Greenwood Street PUBLIC HEARING DATE: November 2, 1993 TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: Middleville Village Hall 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall at the aforemen­ tioned address. All information relative to this request may be reviewed at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, during normal business hours. Village of Middleville Planning Commission Dated: October 13, 1993 for future generations. Dr. Jeroen Wagendorp, a water resource specialist, will do part of the presentation. Those interested in atten­ ding should contact the Thor­ napple Township Hall at 795-7202 by Monday. Nov. 1 for reservations. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA - ..for payment of classified advertising. Call 945-9554 with your card number It you wish to charge an ad J Ad Griph|„ The Hastings Reminder Charter Township of Caledonia County of Kent, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 15, 1993, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Thomas Fischer for an ordinance amending the Zon­ ing Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the follow­ ing described lands from the PMR Planned Mineral Removal District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Trent Henry Meadows Planned Unit Devel­ opment: The East 66 feet of the North 14 of the Northeast 14 of Sec­ tion 22; the West 57.9 rods of the North 83 rods, Section 23, EXCEPT the North 332.4 feet thereof, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan; and also so as to rezone the following-described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Trent Henry Meadows Planned Unit Development: That part of the NE 14, Section 22, and that part of the NW 1/4, Section 23, T5N, R10W, described as: BEGINNING at the NW corner of Section 23; thence S00°4r31”E 332.40 feet along the West line of said NW 14, Section 23; thence N89*33’24”E 955.35 feet along the South line of the North 332.4 feet of said NW %; thence S00#4T31”E 1037.10 feet along the East line of the West 57.9 rods of said NW 14; thence S89#33’24”W 955.35 feet along the south line of the North 83 rods of said NW 1/4; thence N00°4r31”W 50.90 feet along the West line of said NW 14 and the Easterly line of Riverland Ranch to the NE corner of Lot 10, Riverland Ranch; thence S89°28’36”W 1325.50 feet along the Northerly line of Riverland Ranch; thence N00*39'21” W 468.78 feet along the East line of Lot 5, Riverland Ranch to the NE corner of said Lot 5; thence N00°39’2r’W 390.66 feet along the West line of the NE 14 of the NE 14, Section 22; thence N89°39’00,,E 1258.96 feet; thence NOO°4r31”W 459.73 feet; thence N89®31 ’24”E 66.00 feet along the North line of the N E 14, Sec­ tion 22 to the place of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment. Dated: October 15, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 26, 1993 Middleville jayvee gridders trounce Comstock Park 34-6 The Thornapple Kellogg junior varsity football team in­ creased its overall record to 6-1 Thursday night, with a 34-6 victory over the visiting Pantfjers of Comstock Park The Trojans jumped out of the gate early, scoring on its first possession. Running back Steve Austin bulldozed in from five yards out for the touchdoun. The extra point conversion was no good, mak­ ing the score 6-0. Early in the second quarter, the Trojans hit paydirt again as quarterback Dwight Wade engineered a 55-yard touchdown drive. The twopoint conversion was also car­ ried in by Wade, making the score 14-0. Caledonia 7th grade eagers move to 9-0 for season The Caledonia seventh grade girls gold basketball team continued on its winning way with a 42-29 win over Forest Hills Northern Oct. 12. The leading scorers were Erin Osgerby and Kerri Casey with 12 points apiece. Jenny Cavanaugh added eight points, Andrea Larson scored six points while Brandy Keesling made four points. On Oct. 14, the team travel­ ed to Sparta where the Caledonia team prevailed to take home a 29-19 win to up their record to 9-0. The leading scorer in the matchup was Osgerby with 13 points. Casey with six points and Larsen and Keesling with four points each and Deana Hale scored two. Caledonia 7th grade eagers beat Forest Hills 42-29 The Caledonia seventh grade gold girls basketball team continued on their winn­ ing trail with a 42-29 win over Forest Hills Northern Oct. 12. The leading scorers were Erin Osgerby and Kerri Casey with 12 points apiece. Jenny Cavanaugh added eight points, Andrea Larsen scored six points while Brandy Keesl­ ing made four points. In other action, on Oct. 14. the team won a second time over a much improved Sparta team 29-19 Caledonia previously defeated Sparta 55-4. The leading scorer for Caledonia was Osgerby with 13 points Casey added six points while Brandy Keesling and Larsen both scored four points each. The team is coached by Jerry Aquino. The Panthers responded with a score of their own following a blocked Trojan punt. The halftime score stood at 14-6. T.K. countered in the third quarter with a time­ consuming scoring drive. Running back Chris Satter­ field plowed in from two yards out for the two-point conversion making the score 22-6. The Trojans added to their total scoring in the fourth quarter as Wade connected with Greg Kotbra. who pitch­ ed to a trailing Steve Austin for the 33-yard touchdown. T.K.’s final tally came late in the fourth quarter as Satter­ field carried from six yards out. Austin carried 15 times on the night for 113 yards. Sat­ terfield also carried 15 times for 83 yards. Wade completed six of 10 passes for 1114 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, the Trojans stymied the Panthers much of the night. Linebacker Matt Norman contributed with eight tackles and a fumble recovery. Defensive backs Mike Mrozinski and Austin each intercepted Panther passes. The Trojans close their season next Thursday as they host the Wildcats of Wayland. Game time is 7 p.m. Four Scots named to all-conference team Caledonia tennis team now runner-up in 0-K Gold league The Caledonia girls' varsity tennis team earned second place in the final O-K Gold Conference standings, edging Forest Hills Northern by two points to claim the runner-up slot in the Oct. 11 conference tournament. South Christian claimed the championship with 30 points, followed by Caledonia with 24 and Forest Hills w ith 22.5. Wayland took fourth with 18.5 points, with Hudsonville a close fifth with 16.5. Rounding out the remaining slots were Kenowa Hills. Coopersville and Cedar Springs. Taking a first for the Scots at the fourth singles flight was Jay me Poll, who defeated her opponent from Wayland 7-5. 6-0 and then beat Cedar Spr­ ings 6-4. 6-0 and Forest Hills 6-3, 7-6 in a tie-breaker to take first place. Winning a second for Caledonia was Kris VanBelkum at second singles, who defeated Coopersville (6-1, 6-2) and South Christian (6-7, 6-3, 6-2), but lost to FHN (6-1, 6-2) in the finals. Third singles Lisa Johnson also took a second, defeating Coopersville (7-6, 6-0) and FHN (6-3, 6-4), but losing to Wayland. 6-2, 7-5. The first doubles team of Julie Tuinstra and Shanna Reynolds also took a second, defeating Cedar Springs (6-0, 6-2) and Kenowa Hills (7-6, 2-6, 7-6), but losing to South Christian 6-2, 6-2 in the finals. Led by all-conference picks Beckie Risdon at first singles. Van Belkum at second singles and Tuinstra and Reynolds at first doubles, the Caledonia squad finished the season with a 6-1 conference record in Leading the CHS varsity tennis team at the O-K Gold Conference tournament were Shanna Reynolds (top, left) and Kris VanBelkum, Jayme Poll (middle row, left), Lisa Johnson, Julie Tuinstra and Beckie Risdon (front). Poll earned a gold medal at the tourna­ ment and the others all took seconds to land a secondplace finish for the Scots. dual meets and 9-2 overall, the best season yet for sevenyear coach Judi Ferguson. Third singles Lisa Johnson also received O-K Gold recognition as an all­ conference honorable mention selection. Ferguson said her team sur­ TK frosh gridders fall to G.R West Catholic 12-0 The T.K. freshman football team suffered its second defeat of the season, dropping a 12-0 game to Grand Rapids West Catholic, Thursday night. West Catholic entered the game with a 5-1 record and averaging more than 30 points per game. West Catholic got its first touchdown late in the first half. The Trojans played a hard hitting defensive game Area woman on Kalamazoo list Dawn Ngo of Caledonia was one of more than 150 students named to the Kalamazoo College dean's list for the last academic quarter. To achieve the honor, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average, or above, on a scale of 4.0. Ngo. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Lyon Ngo, 7079 Old Lantern Drive, is a graduate of Forest Hills Central High School. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! while out-gaining West Catholic in total offense. The score remained 6-0 un­ til late in the fourth quarter when West Catholic scored on a 32-yard run to make the final score 12-0. T.K.’s record is now 4-2. passed her hopes for the season, especially since all the conference teams improved steadily over the season “It got harder and harder to hold on to your position,” she said. "With all our experience this year, 1 felt sure we could take third in the conference. but it was a real thrill for us to beat Northern and take the se­ cond," she said. “If just one girl had played differently at conference, we might have ended up third. Every girl did what she had to do; everyone came through. “It’s been a terrific year, and that's because the girls all worked so hard both before and during the season to make it happen. 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Wayland, Forest Hills Northern, Coopersville and Kenowa Hills rounded out the rest of the pack. Katie Sobczak was the first Scot across the line, and sec­ ond overall, clocking in at 19:31. Sarah Regel was third at 20:15, Shannon Houseman took a fifth at 20:39, Sarah Parbel was sixth at 21:02 and Beth Parbel was seventh at Scot boys finish 6th at harrier meet Dutton Christian history teacher Lisa VanSolkema joins some of her sixth-grade students as they display items from their family museums’ that were exhibited at the school's Family History Night. With VanSolkema ore Kristi Koetje, Ryan Selvius, Mike VanLaan and Kathy Sikma. Dutton Christian students explore family histories and traditions by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Do you know your great­ grandmother’s maiden name? If you had to pick out a few items that would characterize your family, what would you choose? What traditions are special to your family? On a timeline of your life, what momentous events would you include? Dutton Christian sixth­ graders spent about three weeks working on answers to just such questions as these as part of their family history project in history teacher Lisa Van Solkema’s class. The results of the students’ work were displayed on Family History Night Oct. 13 in the Dutton Christian gym. Van Solkema said the stu­ dents explored their family histories from several perspectives besides the usual family tree. In addition to working with their parents to learn the names of their ancestors, the students also had to create a timeline of their own lives, including the "funny stuff," the students said. They could include any event they wanted, from the first "da-da" to winning awards or taking a trip to California. Each student also had to create a family crest and come up with a family motto as part of the project. The motto could be serious, like a Bible verse, or it could be a clever phrase that accurately repre­ sented that particular family. Writing assignments for the project included an illustrated summary of family traditions and an autobiography, which was written in English class. All of these, plus a "family museum," were on display at the Family Night exhibit. Van Solkema said. The family museum was ASSEMBLY SPECIAL RECRUITMENT Manpower Temporary Services is conducting special recruiting in Middleville on THURSDAY, OCT­ OBER 28TH. We ore currently accepting applications for long term positions in the Caledonia, Hastings and southeast Grand Rapids area Opportunities avail­ able on 1st and 2nd shifts for individuals interested in securing a long term position Potential for per­ manent hire exists in the following areas • Assembly • Plastic Injection • Inspection • General Labor • Warehouse/Forklift Manpower will be recruiting at the MIDDLE VILLA INN. 4611 N. Middleville Road, Middleville, on THURSDAY. 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The Caledonia boys’ cross­ country team finished sixth in the O-K Gold Conference meet held, Oct. 21, which dropped the team to fourth in the overall league standings. The Scots had held second place in the league because of dual meet wins. Finishing second overall and first for the Scots in the O-K Gold meet was Pete Parbel with a time of 16:59. Dave VandenBerg was 15th at 18:33, Todd Striplin was 22nd at 19:00, Ben Potgeter finished 32nd at 19:27 and Ben Lillie was 48th, coming across the line at 20:51. The meet was held on a TK 8th grade falls to Comstock Park 28-22 The Thomapple Kellogg eighth grade girls’ basketball team lost to undefeated Com­ stock Park 28-22 last week. The loss drops the team’s record to 6-3. Scoring for T.K. were Jenni Doyle with 10 points, Lindsey Bremer with six points, Brooke Mulder, four points and Keaska Kotrba with two points. cold, wet and windy day at Johnson Park in Caledonia and according to boys’ cross country coach John Soderman it was a disappointing finish to the season for a team which was wracked with injuries. "It was a much lower finish than I had expected," he said. The Scots cross country team finished its dual meet season with a loss to Hudsonville Oct. 18. Parbel was second in the meet with a time of 16:52. Potgeter was fourth at 18:40, VandenBerg sixth at 18:59, Stripilin was seventh at 19:07 and Lillie was 12th at 19:59. 21:13 to finish the scoring for Caledonia. Karyn Duba was eighth and Meredith Denison was 12th overall for the varsity team, but their times and positions were not used in the scoring. The girls’ junior varsity team also finished first in its run held the same day with the first four runners sweeping the top positions and finishing fast enough to be in the top 12 of the varsity meet. Barb Warner and Teri Bloem were first at 21:37, Audrey Warner was third at 21:45 and Jill Hofmann was fourth, breaking the tape in 21:50. Audrey Shomler fin­ ished sixth at 24:02 to round (Hit the scoring. Also finishing for the junior Scots was Tricia Davis. Stephanie Worman and Katie Post. In the final dual meet of the season. Oct. 18, the girls defeated Hudsonville 19-44. Leading runner was Sobczak at 19:14. Finishing third was Flegel at 20:40, fourth was Houseman at 20:50, fifth was Beth Parbel at 20:52 and sixth was Sarah Parbel at 21:00. Duba and Warner finished seventh and eighth with times of 21:05 and 21:30 respectively. KOK BUILDERS We Build to Suit! (616) 698-6342 (616) 792-4398 Mobile 490-5543 Help with Prints & Layouts. 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Coach Larry Seger said he knew the team was going to have a difficult time when he saw his second singles player, Kendra Weatherhead, draw the No. 4 seed in the first round; his third singles player. Traci Campbell, draw the No. 1 seed in the second round and his double teams having to face off against highseeded teams in early games. "In the regionals, you don't want to draw the tough teams very early in the competition," Seger said. "It’s better to face them in later games when the lesser teams have been eliminated and the team can get one or two more points from wins." Points are awarded for each match win in the four rounds and the team with the most points moves on to state com­ petition. A team that has a No. 1 sin­ gles player who wins or places second in the regionals also moves on to state play as an individual. Erin Wolverton, Middleville's No. 1 singles player and one of the top four players in the state, was the only Trojan to move on to state competition. She was seeded co-number one in the regionals with Kristin Rink from East Grand Rapids. Rink is also one of the top players in the state. Wolverton had a first round bye and defeated an opponent from Northview 6-2, 6-3 in the second round. In the semi- TK gridders fall to Comstock Park They led at half time 6-0, but gave up 24 points in the second half. “That’s not the way anyone is going to win ball games said.’’ said Pranger. Matt Liu was the leading rusher for the Trojans with 132 yards on 30 carries and one 30-yard run for a touchdown. He also ran in a two-point conversion. Ted Doom had carried six times for 53 yards and had one The Middleville varsity football team was upset by Comstock Park Friday, 24-22. which knocked the team out of first place in the O-K Blue Conference. Hamilton won its game Fri­ day and won the conference championship with a 6-1 record Middleville was 5-2. Coach Skip Pranger said the Trojans came out in the first half and didn’t play as well as they could have 41-yard run for a score. Andy Brewer scored the ocher Trojan touchdown and had seven yards on four carries. John Huyck also carried the ball three times for 10 yards in the losing effort. Middleville's final game of the season will be a nonleague encounter at Wayland. The Trojans’ overall record is 5-3 and Wayland’s is 4-4. Caledonia kickers up record to 13-4-1 with two more wins The Caledonia varsity soccer team defeated Middleville 3-0 Oct. 19 and South Christian 3-1 Oct. 21 to up its season record to 13-4-1 and 5-2-1 in the O-K Rainbow Conference. The win over the Sailors was the first home game of the year for the Scots, as their field was being repaired. Coach Brian Broekhuizen said it was the first time Caledonia has beaten the Sailors and he was happy the win came in front of the hometown crowd. The score was tied at zero until with 15 minutes off the clock in the second half, Brian Folkersma bounced in a header to give Caledonia the lead. The Sailors came back with their own goal with seven minutes left in the game to tie the score, but Paul Minder put the Scots ahead when a Caledonia player was fouled in the penalty box and Minder put the penalty shot into the lower right hand corner of the net. With three minutes left in the game, Minder added an­ other score to raise the Scots over the Sailors. Against the Trojans, Folkersma scored two goals and Minder scored the other in the shutout. "We were real happy with the shutout,” said Broekhuizen. "Middleville has several players who are very dangerous to let near the goal (because they are so good)." He said Mike Van Sprange had to be hoping to deflect several ball kicked by Middleville from point-blank range, over the goal. "Jared Oatley, at sweeper has really solidified the de­ fense, by reading the offense and clearing out balls down at that end," Broekhuizen said. "And Tim Baker, Tim Boncher and Mike Pries are all doing really good and making us strong. They are making the team jell together and win games with a good chemistry and good sports­ manship." finals, she defeated Grand Rapids Catholic Central 6-0, 6-0. But in the finals she had to wait three hours to face off against Rink, and according to Seger. Wolverton gave it a good effort, but Rink took the match 6-1,6-0. This is the third year Wolverton has reached the state finals in which in the last two years she has lost in the semifinals. Kendra Weatherhead, at No. 2 singles, downed fourthseeded Northview in the first round, 6-2, 6-2. Seger said it was her best tennis of the year. "She kept the ball deep and did a great job of serving," Seger said. "I like to see it when a senior goes out in style." In the second round Weatherhead downed Caledonia 7-5, 6-4, but lost in the semis to number one seed East Grand Rapids 6-2, 6-3. Seger said he was also pleased with the consistency at which his third singles player, Traci Campbell, kept her South Christian opponent off balance in a first round 46,6-4, 6-2 win. Campbell also had to face top-seeded East Grand Rapids in the second round and fell 6-1.6-2. O-K Blue Conference champion Carrita Ingersoll. Middleville's fourth singles player, had "just one of those matches" said Seger. Ingersoll lost in the first round to Kenowa Hills 6-3, 16, 7-5. "I’ll bet she'd like to have that match back again." Seger said. The first singles team of Jennifer Lewis and Kori Hutchins also lost in the first round. They lost to Grand Rapids Catholic Central 6-0, 6-2. Kelly Williams and Kori Hutchins, who lost being the number four seeded team by a coin toss, lost in the first round to Northview, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4. "They played very aggres­ sive at the net and a good back court game,” Seger said. "And if they could have pulled the win out, the Trojans would have placed fourth instead of seventh, but we were very happy with how well they played." The third doubles team of Candy Thompson and Darci Mugridge pounded out a win over Forest Hills Northern in the first round. 6-0, 6-4, but then drew up against number two seeded North view in the second round and lost 6-4. 64. "They played a good game," Seger said. "But they just ran into a highly seeded team. Seger said the team played very well, and it was just un­ fortunate the Trojans were knocked off early by some very good players, while other teams were able to face easier opponents in the early rounds and accumulate more points. The team was undefeated in dual matches this year at 9-0 and won the O-K Blue Conference championships. Middleville jayvees win O-K Blue Conference soccer title great season. I was real The Middleville junior var­ sity soccer team defeated pleased with all 16 members Caledonia 1-0 and tied Calvin of the team and each one of Christian 0-0, to win the O-K them contributed to the win­ Blue Conference title last ning season." Middleville outscored its week. Midddleville midfielder opponents 45-22 and regisBrett Bremer scored the only goal in the game against the Fighting Scots Oct. 12, and keeper Chris Niles received the shut out. In the final match of the year Oct. 14, the junior The Caledonia junior Trojans needed a tie or a win to keep sole possession of the varsity girls' basketball team conference lead over Calvin remained undefeated with wins over Wayland 53-28 Christian. Despite having a 15-1 ratio Oct. 19 and Kenowa Hills 68of shots on goal in the first 35 Oct. 21. The Lady Scots are now half, the junior Trojans were unable to knock the ball into 15-0 on the season with five the net and the score remained games to play. Leading scorer against the tied at zero throughout the Lady Wildcats was Sherri game. The tie gave the team a 6-0- VredeVoogd with 14 points. 2 conference record for the Four of her baskets came from three-point range. season and a 12-2-4 overall. Junior varsity coach Marty Mindy Smith had eight points Wustman said the final game and five assists and Lisa was an "exciting finish to a VanRyn had eight steals and tered 10 shutouts this year. Wustman also said the team would not have had nearly the successful season it did, with­ out Ute support of parents who brought the kids to practice and the games. Scot J V girl eagers remains unbeaten six deflections to go with her six points. Against the Lady Knights, VredeVoogd again was the leading scorer with 15, going 6 for 9 from the field with three triples. Smith and VanRyn had 12 points and Kristy DeBoer added 11. Smith also was credited with seven assists. "It was a total team effort," said coach John Pelletier of the Kenowa Hills game. 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Richard Dean, a retired salesman who served on the Barry County Board of Commissioners and was a township supervisor. — Glen Steil. a Grand Rapids area businessman who led the successful fight last year for term limits for politicians. — Kenneth Sikkema, a state representative in a district just west of Grand Rapids since 1987. after he upset incumbent Democrat Jelt Sietsmea. — Mike Maxfield, businessman and former Kent County GOP Chairman. — Marge Byington, on leave as deputy director of the Michigan Department of Commerce and a former chairwoman of the Kent County Board of Commissioners. — Thomas Heintzleman. a Grand Rapids area attorney and former federal employee. — David VerMeulen. a Grand Rapids area man who is running a campaign on a budget of less than $5,000. All have appeared at a number of public forums. They all agree on several ma­ jor points: — They oppose President Clinton's health care reform plan, his foreign policy deci­ sions and his economic package that barely passed Congress. — They generally support the North American Free Trade Agreement. — They believe there is a crisis in public confidence in elected officials. — They believe reduciong the deficit is the top priority of government. — They are opposed to abortion. However, there are some differences. Dean likes to call himself the "common man.” Byington is in favor of gun control. Ehlers calls on his ex­ perience in government. Sik­ kema talks about his ex­ perience, energy and commit­ ment. Steil has been hammer­ ing away at free-spending politicians. Maxficl I calls at tention to his business ex­ perience and conservative values. Voters must choose one of the eight on Nov. 2. 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After a joint meeting Oct. 25. both boards voted to ap­ prove construction of a water storage tank with 400.000 gallons of capacity, rather than the 250.000-gallon tank originally planned Cost of the tank is $625,000. The larger tank will provide enough capacity for the entire village, if and when it joins the water system being con­ structed to serve both a new housing-commercial deselopment and the new middle school. Both are located in the north end of the village. According to last week’s decisions, the village will pay 50 percent of the cost of the tank, with the remaining cost equally split between the school district and local developer Jerry Baker, who Village gets info on county landfill purposal Middleville’s sewer project low-interest financing in limbo by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Middleville Village Manager Ev Manshum last week gave just a brief report to the council on the progress of obtaining financing for the village sewer project. In order to meet the deadline for completion of the project set by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, construction of the project should begin in November. However, without confirm­ ed financing, the actual begin­ ning of the project is at a standstill according to Manshum. The village has explored several possible options, in­ cluding the State Revolving Fund for low-interest financ­ ing, bonds to cover the cost, and application to the Fanners Home Administration for a grant “This has been an up and down roller coaster,” said Manshum. “And we still don't know where the money will be coming from.” Manshum and the village council members have talked about having one or more “Town Meetings” to discuss the financing and get more public opinions. No date for the meeting has been set at this time. But a sewer rate ordinance must be in place by the end of November. Without knowing what the finance package will be, the council will not have the necessary numbers to determine rates. Shortly after starting the Tuesday council meeting. Steve Eslink, an environmen­ tal coordinator for City Management Corp., and Ken Neil of Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice gave the trustees infor­ mation on the proposed regional landfill project. The two men are visiting each municipality in Barry County to explain what is be­ ing proposed and why it should be allowed at the site of Hastings Sanitary Service on M-43 just north of Hastings. This proposal has drawn mainly opposition from the public so far Because the nature of the presentation was strictly for information, the council took no action. In other business last week, the Middleville Village Council: — OK'd a request from the West Michigan Snowmobile Trail club to have a portion of the trail running though the village. — Approved the purchase of 100 water meters This is the second purchase of 100 meters that will be replacing old ones in the village. — Was told that Mid­ dleville was paired with the village of Hart for the 1994 Mayor Exchange Day next May. CHS football team honors teammate’s memory The Fighting Scots hod a chance Friday night to pay tribute to the memory of teammate Vito Lombardo Jr., who was killed the week before in a traffic acci­ dent. Co-captains Jon Oldfield (left) and Brian Hanna (right) along with Jared Noble and Ed Greenmon presented Vito s purple and gold football jerseys to Vito's parents, Mary and Vito Lombardo. Football players at the MiddlevilleWayland game also raised their helmets in a quiet salute to the Scots' star fullback was the moving force behind establishing the new water system. If the Village Council had not agreed to come in as a partner on this storage tank, it would have had to pay the en­ tire cost to construct its own storage tank, should a village water system become a necessity. In its motion, the Caledonia School Board agreed to assign the bidding of the water tower to the village. The school district also will put up the village's $313,000 share of the tank cost until the Village Council can complete its financing for the project sometime in April 1994. The council already has begun the process of applying for a grant and a low-interest loan from the Farmer’s Home Administration to pay for its share of construction costs. The Caledonia Community Schools and developer Jerry Baker already have agreed to <t The council already has begun the process of applying for a grant and a low-interest loan from the Farmer’s Home Administration to pay for its share of construction costs. 5J jointly construct a water system that would serve Baker's Glen Valley Estates development on M-37 and the new middle school under con struction directly west of Baker s property. Early in the planning for this system. Baker invited the Village Council to join the partnership and extend public water to village residents. He pointed out that testing of many private wells in the village has revealed high levels of elements such as nitrates, iron and chloride. Until last week, the Village Council had taken two steps toward participation. It had agreed to pay $15,000 for in­ creasing the size of the transmission main between the school and Glen Valley to allow for future village capacity in the water loop. It also voted to assume ownership of the system, keeping it under the control of the local government rather than a private association. The council then authorized Saa Sewer syetem, Page 2 Daniel Shurmack buried following Saturday services Caledonia 8th-grader dies in week’s second teen tragedy by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia community this past week mourned the Tuesday evening death of a Caledonia Middle School stu­ dent, the second area teenager to die within a week. According to the Kent County Sheriffs Department, Daniel Shurmack, 13, of 8610 Dygert Drive in Alto, was visiting the Snow Avenue home of a friend, also 13, when a shotgun apparently being unloaded by the friend discharged, killing Shurmack. The Caledonia Fire Department also responded to the emergency call. Police officials said Friday that the incident remains un­ der investigation, and that the Sheriffs Department has been in contact with the Kent County Prosecuting Attorney's office for a complete review of the case. Shurmack was buried Saturday at the Bowne Center Cemetery after a 1 p.m. fu­ neral service at the Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th Street. His family has asked that any memorials be donated in Shurmack’s name to the Caledonia Middle School athletic fund. His school counselor, Marv Schierbeek, remembers Daniel as an energetic boy, and an outgoing person who liked to meet people. "He loved to be doing things, and he loved lots of at­ tention," Schierbeek said. CMS Principal Clark Volz agreed. Daniel Shurmack "One of Dan's outstanding qualities was that outgoing personality. There always was an energy about him. and he was ready for conversation all the time. "He had that sparkle in his eye, and I always saw him as an upbeat person," Volz said. Shurmack's 78er football coach, Ron Pyper, said that Daniel was an important member of his team. "He started both ways for us, on our kick-off team and as our defensive end. He re­ ally liked football, and never missed a game or a practice. He brought a great attitude to the team. "One of the things we had to decide as a team was whether to play our game Wednesday. The team met, and the boys talked about it and decided to play. They said they felt that’s what Dan would have wanted." Shurmack’s death came only days after another Caledonia football player died tragically in a car accident. CHS senior Vito Iximbardo died Sat., Oct. 23, from in­ juries suffered in a head-on collision early that morning. Fans attending the CHS varsity football game Friday See Teen tragedy, Page 2 In This Issue... • Middleville Christmas holiday parade plans get under way • Model airplanes A Field of Dreams’ located near Alto • Scenic path through Middleville vandalized • Caledonia Village Council nominating petitions available �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 2, 1993 WATER SYSTEM, m Prein and a feasibility I village partiumtuqkin th< Baker-school wSict project df that study were presented to the Village Council Oct. ’4, and they resulted in the council’s draw­ ing up an agreement that would make the village a part­ ner in the Baker-school water system Baker signed the agree­ ment, but the school board wanted to work on some language changes in the agreement before it signed. Board members said they especially wanted the school district to have some say in setting water rates According to the agree­ ment, percentages of con­ struction costs to be shared by the three “partners'' were based on estimated average daily water flows for the en­ tire village, five schools (including the future elemen­ tary and the Community Ed building) and a fully developed Glen Valley Estates The agreement calls for the TEEN TRAGEDY, observed a moment of silence before the game in tribute to both young men. "The fact that a child dies just knocks a hole in every­ body," Volz said. "The real story is that these tragedies KHich all of us in this commu­ nity. "To lose two like this is devastating. continued from front page — schools to receive compensa­ tion for the costs it already has put into the system. The district also will receive credit at $3,000 per acre for the six acres of land on which the water tower and water treat­ ment plant are located. While sharing the costs for the production wells, the treatment plant and the storage tank, each partner in the system will bid its own construction costs for the transmission mams within its jurisdiction. When completed, the system eventually would form a loop extending from the treatment plant west to the middle school, south along Kraft Avenue to the high school, east on Johnson and Main to M-37. then north to Glen Valley From there, the line would run west through the develop­ ment and back to the treat­ ment plant Total cost of the system is estimated at $3,229 million, including transmission mains. While not all transmission and distribution mains need be constructed immediately, it from front- "All can say is I really ap­ preciate the way all our coun­ selors, our staffs and members of our community have re­ sponded to these tragedies. Here at school, everyone has come together to help our stu­ dents, and 1 don't think these situations could have been handled any better than they have been." r cu/viir CRAFT SHOW Barry County Fairgrounds M-37 — Hastings Saturday, Nov. 13 9 AM - 4 PM FREE ADMISSION Great Christmas Ideas Lunch Available | Quilts, Wood, Ceramics Dolls and Floral Arrangements OPEN 12:30-3:00 P.M. — 9550 GREEN LAKE ROAD — MIDDLEVILLE. 3 bedrooms, brick and cedar ranch home on an acre. Private, professionally landscaped, and conven­ iently located close to schools. A 20 foot glass wall overlooks the large patio and 20x40 Garter pool. Screened porch, attached 2 stall garage, pool house and workshop, and 2 fireplaces* Hostess: Cathy Williamson, office 795-3305 or home 795-9090 $98,000. Directions: M-37 to Main St., then go west to the home. Just follow our signs. □ "Since 1940' BINGO American Legion Poet #305 9548 Cherry Valley C^edoca MILLER REAL ESTATE Offices in Hastings and Middleville was necessary for the Board of Education and Village Council to make a decision on the size of the water tower. Bids for the tower expired at midnight Monday. Oct. 25. During last week's meeting, several school board members questioned whether it was necessary to connect the high school. Community Ed and Caledonia Elementary buildings to the system But Rich Overmire, direc­ tor of auxiliary services for the district, told the board that maintenance costs for the school wells were rising, and it was expensive to complete and file the required reports on the wells. Prein and Newhof engineer Tom Newhof also pointed out to the board that the buildings presently do not have ade­ quate water storage to meet sprinkling system re­ quirements for fire protection. Newhof said that the schools should be able to generate 3,000 gallons per minute for three hours, but present capacity allows only 500 gallons per minute for 45 minutes. He said that school in­ surance premiums would decrease with the availability of public water. “Even if the middle school were not being built, the schools eventually will have to do something (about fire protection and better water),'' Newhof said. Overmire pointed out that a chlonform bacteria problem in the Caledonia Elementary well last summer almost caus­ ed the school to open in September using bottled water. A public system that treats the water will nearly eliminate such a threat, he said. “I think what we’re ad­ dressing here is an opportuni­ ty...to put in a municipal water system.’’ said Village Council President Glen Klaver. “The split would save both the schools and Glen Valley money with the village entering." For example. Baker and the school district each would have paid about $556,500 in their original 50-50 split for the storage tank, wells and treatment plant. With the village joining, and assuming 50 percent of the costs, the school portion of the costs drops to $370,591. The school also will save with decreased insurance premiums and lower maintenance costs with its present wells.and be served with safer, better tasting water, according to the engineers After several hours of discussion, the school board moved to allow the village to accept the bid for the larger water tank, but the board ap­ pointed a committee of Fred Bone her. Steve Donker and Bernard Nagel to work on some of the language in the rest of the agreement “1 see this as mostly some clarification and some assurances that the intentions of the agreement are in black and white.“ Donker said "In 10 years, there will be a different school board and a different Village Council We just want to be sure that everything is clearly spelled out so there won’t be any pro­ blems down the road.’ I = I • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. Meteorologist shares weather information with 8th-graders Bill Steffon, meteorologist for Channel 13, paisd a visit to the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School to talk to eighth graders about weather and its effects. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer WZZM Weatherman Bill Steffan blew into the middle school in Middleville Thurs­ day to talk to eighth-graders about weather and its quirks, and what it is that meteorologists do both on and off the television. The 19-year veteran of Channel 13 gave the students some insight into why weather does the things it does and ex­ plained why in more scientific terms (since the program was arranged to supplement the students’ science classes). Steffan shared interesting trivia facts like sunlight takes eight minutes to get to the earth, it would take 110 earths to make the diameter of the sun. and that weather satellites take pictures every half hour. Most of the students were not surprised to find that Mid­ dleville averages only 40 per­ cent sunshine. The average is 60 percent. Steffan explained that when he is on the air, the pictures of the clouds interposed over a map is done with a little trick TV photography. A green wall behind him becomes invisible. That is fine as long as he doesn't wear green clothing. Otherwise, parts of him would disappear as well. That fact was a tipoff to students about how the bicycles in “E.T." or Super­ man could appear to be flying. Steffan s slide show gave them a look a. strange weather phenomenon like a totally iceencased lighthouse on Luke Michigan, lightening patterns, formation of hail, and the for­ mation of tornadoes and the destruction they cause. Once Steffan was finished with the slide show, the kids had a chance to ask questions. After answering several of them, one student piped up with. "Is it going to snow today?" Steffan just grinned. Middleville Christmas holiday parade plans now under way Christmas may be two mon­ ths away, but planning for M iddleville’s annual Christmas parade is starting now. Parade organizer Bill Ke­ nyon is encouraging in­ dividuals and groups who are interested in making floats, showing off vintage cars, riding horses or even bikes, to contact him soon. Kenyon said that the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School band the the TK Middle School bands will be mar­ ching and Santa Claus already has promised to be there, too. The parade route has not changed and will begin at the middle school and follow Annual craft bazaar set for Nov. 16 at CHS More than 100 crafters will be displaying their wares Saturday at this year's craft bazaar sponsored *by Caledonia Community Education and held at Caledonia High School. For shoppers who like to arrive early, the Caledonia Preschool and Kids Korner Day Care Center are offering a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. The bazaar itself will open at 10 a.m. with shopping scheduled until 3 p.m. Lunch will be served in the Sm bazaar Page 3 Main Street through downtown to the United Methodist Church. Santa Claus will be dropped off early at Mill Park where the children will have a chance to tell him what they’d like for Christmas. The Middleville Lions sponsor the parade each year. They will award prizes for the three best floats in the parade. $75 for first place, $50 for se­ cond and $25 for third. Kenyon said the prize money will be raised through a turkey raffle that starts to­ day. Tickets can be obtained from any Lions Club member, three for $1. "We’ve got the bands and Santa Claus, and we're hoping to have a really big parade this year,’’ Kenyon said. ‘‘There’s room for everybody." Anyone planning to par ticipate should contact Ke­ nyon at 795-3669 or Shelley McQueen at 795-7719. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT DEB FREY — OWNER 1246 Peets Rd. MkJdlevilie, Ml 49333 (616) 948-2768 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote far all of your inwrance needs. • Auto • Life • Health > Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and-News. Middleville, Ml I November 2, 1993 I Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Erin Osbun joins 'Who’s Who’ with U.S. high school students Erin Osbun will receive na­ tional recognition for her achievement of being named as one of the 5 percent of high school students who are in "Who’s Who Among American High School Students." Erin's parents, Gerald and Kathy Osbun are both Thornapple Kellogg High School graduates and now live in Elmo, Wash. Her grandparents are Pat Osbun from Middleville and Robert and Elaine Bedford of Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Rep. Bender to visit Nov. 9 The P.E.T. Group will be host tn Slate Rep Robert Bender to discuss the status of school reform and funding Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions. Please plan to attend Your input is needed. Thus past July, our State legislature passed Senate Bill 1 which was signal by Gov. John Engler as Public Act 145 in August. This action eliminated approximately $6.3 billion of property taxes, which is approximately 70 percent of all fun­ ding for schools in our state. Over 64 percent of Thornapple Kellogg’s revenues were eliminated. It goes without saying that we were surprised by this quick action, especially with no method of replacement of funding worked out. However, this action has been taken and we must all work together with our elected officials to find a solution that meets the needs of all Michigan students During the six years that 1 have been your superintendent, the “Superintendent’s Comer’’ has been filled with comments about property taxes, millage, and the need for school finance reform. There have been two major problems dealing with fun­ ding support. The first has been the growing over-reliance on property tax and the second has been the growing “equity’’ gap between the rich and poor districts that this property tax system has created Those property rich districts are able to maintain low class sizes, providic the latest in curriculum, and afford the most ad vanccd instruction through up-to-date technology and well equipped classrooms. The property poor districts, on the other hand, have had to struggle to provide a minimum level of education, and in many cases with overcrowded classrooms, outdated textbooks, little or no technology and poor facilities. And in most cases it is not because the local taxpayer has not supported education with millage Many of the poor “in­ formula" districts have a higher millage rate than an “out-of­ formula" district with many more dollars to spend on each student. The old system was just not fair! And was becoming more inequitable each year. Now it’s gone and the task is to replace the $6,300,000,000 in lost funding and also guarantee all schools a fair and equitable share for each child. This will not be an easy task. It may be an impossible task. We certainly are not asking that we all be made equal by reduc­ ing the quality of education in any district. On Oct. 5. Gov. Engler presented his education plan to a joint session of the Staff Legislature. Ths plan emphasized cost containment and improving the quality of our schools. We all agree with improving the quality of schools and look­ ing for the most economical way in which to do business. We all want the best school for our children possible and at the lowest cost possible However, even if we believe that paying more will not guarantee a better product, we all know that providing pro­ grams and services cost money. This is certainly a time of uncertainty for public schools in our state. Our challenge is to remain focused on our students and providing a quality educa­ tion for them. In his recent column in the Sun and News Senator Richard Posthumus reported that respondents ranked the six important “education" goals with the number one goal being lowering Michigan’s overall tax burden. I contend that may well be a worthy goal, but I don’t see it as an educational goal. My educational goal or vision for each student would be to provide an educational program that would enable that student to become all he or she is capable of becoming. And providing that level of education for each student, regardless of where in our great state that student lives. That, of course, is a monumental task and one we may not be able to accomplish immediately. However, it cannot be ac­ complished at all if our major emphasis is placed on tax reduc­ tion. cost containment and schools of choice. It must be placed on school improvement, and school improvement for all schools. Please come out next Tuesday and share your ideas and con­ cerns w ith Rep Bob Bender FITNESS FOR YOU... Hddat: Elementary SCHEDULE 10 CLASSES for $350° Harwood Lake. More than 14,500 high school faculty members, youth directors and national education organizations nomi­ nate students for the honor. The nominations for the hon­ orary award recognition and publication in "Who's Who” are based on academic achievements, athletics and extracurricular activities. As a member of "Who’s Who," Erin will have her bi­ ography published in the book which is distributed in up to 15,000 colleges, libraries, high schools and youth groups. She will also be eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship from the $100,000 to be awarded this year. Since 1967. "Who's Who" has been the largest, most re­ spected publication in the na­ tion recognizing students for their achievements. The pro­ gram's value has been ac­ knowledged by the American Library Association and teacher associations at the state and national levels. Publication of the booklet will be completed in late fall. ^#^w^#*#e*4<<#*^r^s*******s*s**'/s/s*********'‘ Stay off the Highways : PATRICK S KATHMANN IS SWEET 16 Happy Birthday October 30th The IC Team Erin Osbun | Obituaries Ernest Leroy Hooper NORTH CAROLINA Ernest Leroy Hooper, 84, of Conover, North Carolina, formerly of Middleville, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 26,1993 at his home. He was bom in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools. He moved his family to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, when the knitting factory moved there. He later moved to Conov­ er, North Carolina where he raised his family. Mr. Hooper is survived by two daughters, Nancy Green of Conover, Carolyn Burleson of Frcdricksburg, Virginia; two brothers, Louis R. (Frances) of Charlevoix and Alfred (Agnes) of Middleville; four grandchil­ dren; one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda (Link) Hooper of Ravenna, Michigan. Funeral services were held September 30 a! Metcalf and Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Grand Rapids with Pastor Noble Lock of Grace Lutheran officiat­ ing. Burial Chapel Hill Memor­ ial Garden. BAZAAR From Page 2 cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. again sponsored by the preschool and day care center. The Senior Citizens Prime Timers have made a quilt, which they will offer for a raffle, along with a television set and a stained glass lamp. Raffle tickets are two for $1, and can be purchased in ad­ vance or at the door. Anyone with questions about the bazaar or the raffle can call the Community Ed office at 891-8117. t|»il ROVSlRC LENDER ’ATr 267 MAIN STAlt CALEDONIA ’ANK 891-8113 j Q>ALED0N,A 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE DUTTON 698-6337 795-3361 AU 3 Locations Open All Day, Mon.-Fri. and 'til Noon Sat. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 2, 1993 'TKiddfouitta Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone! When George Kramer came today (Wednesday), he arriv­ ed in a sleet storm. When he left at 4:30, it was all gone. He had to go to Kalamazoo, where he lives. He commutes to Grand Rapids every day and has done it for 12 years. My mobility instructor came to the Rotary meeting Oct 26 and explained what she does when she trains a person to become independent with very low vision or blindness I always feel so much at home with the group. The Rotary and the Lions groups are such wonderful caring and sharing people. I came home so charged up and feeling rich for having been with them. They are a nutty, welcoming group As their president said when he opened the meeting. ‘That without the Rotary so mans helpful services would be gone ” Carol had some glasses that simulated various eye diseases Then they tried to eat their salad with them on for a few bites. They paired of. each one taking turns to be the blind person and the other the helping guide. Carol stressed that if you want to assist a white cane person, let them take your arm so they can feel your movement. Do not grab the person, because they can’t feel your body to go along with it. I know that I have ex­ perienced people trying to help me by doing that, and 1 just panic. I can’t feel what I am to do or where they want me to go. but can if they offer me their arm. my wrist rests against their body and I am a half step behind them. I am partially protected, but led along Carol received her master’s degree at Western University , in the mobility training. Western is one of the few places m the area where you can get such actual training for teaching. During her train­ ing. she had to wear a blind­ fold and actually spend 50 hours getting around, up and down stairs, crossing streets, and shopping in malls so she really learned just how frightening it is. You have to know the area you are going to be traveling in, step by step and actually memorize the route. You can never be day-dreaming at any time. She also helped me to not walk stooped over with my hands out in front to protect myself. You always must know exactly what direction you are facing north, south, east west. So you can see what a wonderful challenging job it is to my lazy mind and how much enjoyment I get out of this change in my more active mind. Life is so rich and wonder­ ful. I do so appreciate how much Vision Enrichment is helping us folks. And they are such a caring and warm people. I now have Reader’s Digest on cassette. Daughter Jana is coming home for two weeks, getting here on Nov 7 and leaving on the 21st. We want to have Thanksgiving early, and so far everyone contacted is coming. We might even have all the grandchildren, too. Our house will be bursting at the seams. I hope. Mercy. I spend at least four or five hours calling most of you for news, and most were enjoying the nice days this past week of Indian Summer. Lois Bremer said that Jenny Steiner Losey from Edmunton. Alberta. Canada, spent a week with her dad. Fred Steiner, and sister. Judy Steiner Thompson. Of course the rest of the family got together and had a busy week. I sure would have loved to see Jenny. 1 haven’t seen her for such a long time. Ann Bartlett said the girls were home for Wednesday supper She always loves to have them home. Rod Finkbeiner said that they took grandson. Josh to the Pumpkin Train Ride Saturday at Coopersville. Josh said that he would love to ride all day. it was so much fun. Edith Miller sajd she spent last weekend with her friend in Grand Rapids. This weekend the friend will come and stay with Edith. Couldn’t get Russ Bender so 1 called Ward and Betty, who said that he has been in the hospital last Thursday and hopes to come home this Thursday. He had flu. asthma and heart problems. Hope by Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9 45 a m . 11 00 a m & 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer 4 Bible Study 7 00 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east ol M-37 M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service . .11:00 a.m. Pastor, Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Music. Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia. Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School......................... 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service...................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11.00 service S*l an •xampia In speech In Me. In love. In Mth end In purity " CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Sunday Morning Worship Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th dunng evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday School........................................... >145-10:45 Sunday Evening Service.............................................6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults, High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. School Youth Group and^dult ( lasses Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7.00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. For information call: 891-8119 RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor UM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Cod's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a m. Sunday School............................... 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p.m, Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 YOU ABE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass............................... 5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday Mass........................ 9 00 a.m. 4 11:00 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................... 9 30 am Sunday Momrig Worship...................... 1G30 am. Sunday Evening Worshc.........................6 00 p.m. Wea Midweex Prayer A Beto Study....... 700 p m. 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8:30 a.m. 9 45 am 11 00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship. Sunday School .. Sunday Morning Worship Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 4934M • 795 7M| 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 ’ Family Night” 6 00 p m Church Office Phone — 795-9266 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School.................. 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 a m. Worship Service.............. 10:30 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock “God Cares for You” (Uljc (Did ^linir JHrfljodisI CSburch Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a. m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Evening Worship ......... 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7 00 p.m. Rosie Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School...................... Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee 1000 a_m. 1100am. 6 00 p m. Phone 795-7076 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, * — Qvunday 10:00 am Morning Worship....... 11:00 a.m rk-IEvening Worship.......... 6 00 p m £ Wed Fellowship.......... 7 30 pm (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 2. 1993 / Page 5 New owners at Geneses extend services to clients by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Bor Jan Haik and Gloria Anderson. complementary talents have merged in their joint ownership of the Geneses Hair Salon in Dutton. Located at 3363 68th Street, the salon offers a full range of recommend calling ahead about that last-minute hair cut. just to make sure a stylist is available. “Our goal is to have all clients looking and feeling better about themselves when they leave the salon. ” Ander­ son said. Since they are local residents themselves, the two partners said they want their business to be part of the com­ munity. too. hair and skin care services for both men and women, said Haik and Anderson. Some of these are new ser­ vices added since they took over the shop in April. In addition to hair styling and hair care, the salon now also offer facials, make-overs. Geneses already is a spon­ sor of Welcome Wagon, and the owners said they look for­ ward to participating in other school and community events. The salon is open from 9 am. to 6 p.m Monday through Friday, with evening appointments available on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. For an appointment, clients should call 698-1991. Lakewood Christian School BUILDING FUND presents... — IN CONCERT — Country Praise” with ... Randy Baker Jon Haik has developed her own private label of makeup, which includes bath salts, body lotions and skin conditioners. Gloria Anderson displays part of the expanded line of accessories being sold at the shop. NEIGHBORS, continued from Page 4 the time this comes out that he will be back. Bob and Donna Kenyon went with Alice and Bernard Wieringa. along with Matt and his family. They all went to Clare s wedding in Denver, Colo. Had wonderful weather and came home Tuesday just in time for our beautiful In­ dian summer. Mary and Melvin Noah went up Saturday to the cabin, and came back on Sunday. Lib Palmer said that Clair SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St., Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 Mugridge and Betty, along with Bertha Thurkettle. came to visit her this week. The family all got together Sunday to rake the leaves. Lib also said that Jerry McKeown. Leona Smith and she attended the Western Methodist Con­ ference at Mt. Pleasant. Lois Bremer also went with them. Virginia Root said that her daughter, Chris Schaad, got two lovely videos and she went over to see them. They were such nice films and love­ ly stories, not this cops and robbers stuff that isn’t even worth watching. Florence Fiala went to her grandson’s band concert at Hastings. He is in the eighth grade band. They played first, then the sharp Hastings High School band played their win­ ning pieces. Florence said that she really enjoyed the concert. Then Fred Baughman s son from California came home, so Fred and Nettie Baughman had an open house for all the family so they could get to see himi. Fred Baughman is a neurologist from San Diego. They had a family reunion with a lot of family there. Well, folks, I guess that it is for this week I’m getting sleepy and Cay has to print it for me and proofread it before she goes to bed. so I will send you all my love. Have a good week and 1’11 visit with all of you next week makeup supplies and an ex­ panded selection of jewelry and watches for their customers' convenience, they explained. Haik, of Caledonia, said she returned two years ago to Cosmetology to become a nail technician. She also has developed her own private makeup label. “Jan’ee,” now on sale at Geneses. Her line includes skin condi­ tioners. body lotions and bath salts as well as all makeup needs. Jan puts her skills to work at the manicure table and also does the make-overs at the shop. Anderson, who lives in Kentwood, brings seven years of marketing experience to the partnership, along with an in­ terest in jewelry. She said she is enjoying fin­ ding watches, earrings, bracelets and other ac­ cessories that would appeal to the working woman. “But I like to add a few things that are for fun, too,” she said, adding that Christmas watches are arriv­ ing. along with other holiday accessories. The four hair stylists employed at the shop stay cur­ rent with popular styles through training and by keep­ ing up with trade publications, said Anderson. ‘‘Two of our stylists specialize in *up-do’s’ for weddings, proms, dances and other special occasions.” add­ ed Haik. She said that the salon staff can prepare the entire bridal party for the big day, giving the bride and her attendants manicures the day before, and styling hair and applying makeup on the wedding day. “We offer hair styling for Sunday, Nov. 7 6.00 pm at the Dutton Christian Middle School All are warmly welcomed — No tickets are required! A nursery is provided. Sponsored by— .jr, Redeemer £?ve,l?nt . Church Worshipping 930 am Sundays at Dutton Christian Middle on Hanna Lake just northcfo&h St. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH - M-37 at 100th St. — Free-Will Offering — 0* A Quality Home Brentwood - RE Model #4828-345-RE 28x48 • 1328 sq. ft. • Den • 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath BE&AOOM 2 UTILITY ROOM COUNTRY KITCHEN LIVING ROOM Located in Phase I of Cider Mill Village on a perimeter lot. Includes COMPLETE set up. Was s38,90000 • REDUCED 100000 Now Only...S37,900°° ------------ FOR SALE----------1992 Schult Laurelwood 28’x48’, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, deluxe home, with shed, landscaped perimeter lot. JUST LIKE NEW! See Sandra. $39,500 STEVE AND MARIA GARDNER —Music and message to touch the heart of the family! the whole family, too. not just for the ladies." she emphasized. While walk-ins are welcome. Haik and Anderson Saturday, Nov. 6 • 7 p.m. For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 CALL SANDRA AT:------ TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 812 RIVER BEND LANE, MIDDLEVILLE T. Wm. Hefferan, C.P.M., Property Mgmt. Inc. Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 �Page & I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml 7 November 2. 1993 Model Airplanes’ ‘Field of Dreams’ is located near Alto Flying model planes is not a solitary hobby. It also gives the fliers time to visit with other enthusiasts. Frank Cutler of Rockford (left), Tom Tilford of Lake Odessa, and Jack Echtinaw of Hastings take time to talk. Walt Wingeier uses an electric starter to get the propeller going. At this stage, it takes to get the plane in the air. Jack Echtinaw gives him a hand. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Nestled in between acres of crops is a well groomed fiveacre lot thai resembles the baseball diamond in “The Field of Dreams. " But the field is not used for baseball, and the players on the field have chosen a dif­ ferent form of entertainment This field is heated near Alto on Wingeier Road And those who use the field come there to fly radio-controlled model airplanes. One of the enthusiasts is Walt Wingeier. who owns the land and leases it to the Kent Radio Aero Modelers Flying Club Bright, sunny mornings, no matter what the temperature, draw the flyers to the field and 'KENT RADIO 5fFLYlNG^3<P AERO CLUB MODELERS GUEST FLYERS WELCOME WITH MEMBERS ALL FLYERS MUST HAVE AMA. MEMBERSHIP MUFFLERS ON ALL ENGINES-15SUP, FIELD CLOSED UNTIL 12-30 rm. SUN' r VISITORS WELCOME NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Five acres of the Wingeier farm are leased to the Kent Radio Flying Club. The sign at the field clearly states that flyers must be members in the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Visitors are welcome. those passing by can see bright glints as the planes soar over the field. Wingeier. who is retired from the National Bank of Detroit, got his start with model airplanes over 30 years ago. He has seen many changes over the years and the sport has become more regulated through the Academy of Model Aeronautics National Organization. "Twenty years ago. there was no noise limit.” W'ingeier said. “The planes didn’t have mufflers and when they were flying, they made a loud bark­ ing noise " Regulations now require the planes to have mufflers. And each plane must be checked with a decibal meter to see that it doesn't exceed the limit of 96 decibals. That is just one of the reasons why only those who belong to the national organization are allowed to fly on the field. “We want to be good neighbors and keep basic rules,” Wingeier said. “There are too many mavericks who want to fly from dawn ’til dusk everyday. A lot of the time, they don’t have much courtesy for other flyers.” Though the flying field is just a stone’s throw from Wingeier’s house, there is too much equipment for him to carry It’s a bit surprising when he opens the back of his mini-van to unload the planes, their wings along with fuel, a tool Craft Classes for Young & Young At Heart Start Nov Nov Nov Nov. Nov Nov. Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov. Nov Dec Dec. Dec. 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Wingeier laughingly refers to his van as a miniature, roll­ ing hangar. He has several planes but he has three that are favorites, a scratch built Robinhood that was a gift, a biplane (with Sesame Street character Ernie as pilot), and an Aeromaster that has a two cyclinder engine. That plane has more power than those that only have a one cyclinder engine, according to Wingeier. Visitors to the field may not always understand the conver­ sations between the flyers because they seem to have a lingo all their own. When it comes time to watch the planes fly, it doesn't matter to the observer who didn't know what went on to prepare for flight. “For most of us, flying is a hobby just for relaxation and is a type of therapy for most, ” Wingeier said. His hobby gave him an outlet when his wife. Marge, became seriously ill last year and died recently. It does take some concen­ tration especially when flying a plane that is new. “When you get a different plane, it’s best to try it out many feet up in the air,” Wingeier explained. “That way it isn’t as likely to crash.” Even with being cautious about flying, there are still oc­ casional accidents. Earlier this year, two planes had a head-on collision in mid-air that destroyed the TK parent groups sponsor school finance info meeting Two parent groups for the Thomapple Kellogg Schools have set up a special informa­ tional meeting about school finance reform. State Representative Bob Bender, who lives in the Mid­ dleville area, will be on hand to explain what is going on in state school finance reform. He also will answer questions that may come up. The meeting will be held in the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 9. Parent and Elementary Teachers (PET) representing three elementary schools and Parents and Educators in Part nership (PEP) from the mid­ dle school are sponsoring the event. “This meeting is open to the public and we would like to see a big turnout for the meeting,” said Roni Babitz of the PET Child care will be provided at the high school as well smaller plane and did a lot of alive. “Anybody who wants to get damage to the larger one. These accidents are costly started should just go to a hob­ by shop.” Wingeier said. since the model planes start at “The shop will have all of the about $300 each. Wingeier knows he will information about joining the always have place to fly as AMA and can set you up with will others as long as he’s your first plane. ” Wingeier’s von is a rolling hangar with the rear storage area set up to accomodate three of his planes and all of the other things needed for flying. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS mainstreet^^^?K MIDDLEVlLLEr^pgj Antiques Sc 38’ookeic -J ’wmou£S * ’hpbick •saw Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 HOURS TuMCtey Sctuntey 11 k> 6 FrwUy MgM Utt S p.m. Sunday "by chance" �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 2, 1993 I Page 7 AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Thomappte Kellogg School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 3 Nachos with ground beef on tortilla chips, soft pretzel, vegetable sticks, cherry cnsp, M.S. salad bar. Thursday, Nov. 4 El. Break/Lunch — waf­ fles, sausage, potato rounds, orange juice. H.S. & M.S. — country fried steak, mashed potatoes, peas, biscuit, o.j. Friday, Nov. 5 Pizza. cole slaw or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. Monday, Nov. 8 Burrito/grated cheese, golden com. sliced pears, H.S Salad Bar Tuesday, Nov. 9 El. No lunch. Baked potato with toppings, banana muffin, applesauce NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Alt. menu at El Monday, hot dog; Tues­ day. turkey sandwich; Wednesday, salad bar; Thurs­ day, hamburger; Friday, fishwich. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle Thomappte Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday , Nov. 3 Bagel/cream cheese, or jel­ ly. apple juice, milk. Thursday, Nov. 4 Egg/cheese, omelette on biscuit, orange juice, milk. Friday, Nov. 5 Pancakes/syrup, juice choice, milk. Monday, Nov. 8 Cold cereal, raisin biscuit, juke, milk Tuesday, Nov. 9 Pancake sausage on a stkk. apple juke, milk Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. Nov. 3 1/2 day of school. No lunch. Thursday. Nov. 4 Itza Pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Potato bar. Friday, Nov. 5 No School Monday. Nov. 8 2 Pepperoni Rolls, w/sauce. French fries. Vita Pup, milk. Tuesday. Nov. 9 Soup and sandwich. Vita Pup, milk. Caledonia Communitv Schools High Middk Lunch Menu Wednesday , Nov. 3 1/2 day of school. No lunch. Thursday, Nov. 4 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, or french fries, fruit choice, roll, milk. Friday, Nov. 5 No school. Monday, Nov. 8 Sub. sandwich/bun, peas or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 9 Pizza, french fnes. fruit choke, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday. Nov. 3 1/2 day of school. No lunch Thursday . Nov. 4 Itza pizza slice, com. peaches, milk. Friday, Nov. 5 No School. Monday , Nov. 8 Breakfast for lunch. French toast'waffles, smokey links, applesauce, juice. milk. Tuesday. Nov. 9 Pizza, veg. stkk/dip. fruit, milk. Caledonia Communitv Schools Kettle Lake Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Nov. 3 1/2 day of school. No breakfast. Thursday. Nov. 4 Sour cream doughnut, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Nov. 5 No school. Monday. Nov. 8 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 9 Hot Cinnamon roll, juice or fruit, milk. Halloween brings out some “funny faces”! ...even in the pumpkin patch. Mrs. Abel's students at Caledonia Elementary got creative decorating their Halloween pumpkins this year, creating everything from a jolly witch to a pumpkin skunk' for the class pumpkin-decorating contest. Kelly VanVolkinburg, Jon Dykhouse and Katie Beltz show off their entries. �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 2, 1993 Put Your In The Picture Pastoor’s completion The renovation at Pastoor’s Family Market in Mid­ dleville is nearing completion. Their new sign was in­ stalled last week. Sell your car visually in our classifieds! Now Only $ 4 flOO I Pharmacy Care has moved into their new quarters in Pastoor’s. The staff, (from left) Joann Carroll, Dorothy Seger, Leslie Beuschel, and Rosemary Vander Bond, is ready to serve. Per Week Plus FREE Photo (’2.50 Value) et prospective buyers see what you have to sell! You’ll save time on needless phone inquiries. You’ll get faster results! For one low price, you can place a photo of your car your classified ad. item per ad. More than one item can be listed only if they are related, such as: car and trailer. Price of item must be listed in ad. All ads must be paid for at time of insertion. Automobile, Camper, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Horse, Tractor, Boat, Airplane... OR ANY KIND OF TRANSPORT! in at weekender / J-Ad Graphics to place your ad or call 945-9554 for details. Thornapple Floral and Gift recently moved from their old location in downtown Middleville to their new location in Pastoor’s building. Gardners to perform at Redeemer Covenant Artists series Nov. 7 Steve and Mana Gardner are the featured artists in the third concert in the 1993-1994 Redeemer Covenant Artists Senes Nov. 7 at the Dutton Christian Middle School. It will begin at 6 p.m. The com­ munity is invited to the con­ cert at no charge. Since being part of RCC’s 1991-1992 Artist Series the Gardners have ministered in Europe and across the United States, and they led the music for Youth for Christ’s Trien­ nial Convocation this past summer in Chicago They have recorded 15 albums, which have been heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide. They have appeared on every major Christian TV network, as well as on syndicated programs such as "Day of Discovery” and "Old Time Gospel Hour.” Though their concert on the evening of Nov. 7 will focus on music, they also will share the difficulties of living their own Christian commitment in a non-Chnstian world. The Dutton Christian Mid­ dle School is located on Han na Lake Avenue, just north of 68th Street A nursery will be provided during the concert. For more information, call the Redeemer Covenant office at 698-8001. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 2. 1993 I Page 9 Barry Homemakers plan Christmas Bazaar Beginning at 9 a m. Nov. 6. the Middle School at Hastings will be alive with shoppers at the annual Barry County Ex­ tension Homemakers Christmas Bazaar More than 100 crafters will show their creations Among them will be local artists Sharon Kadau with her collectible dated log-slice hand painted ornaments; Frank and Arlou Richter with their variety of wooden fur­ niture, shelves, children’s ar­ ticles; SW items and just about anything made of wood and carefully finished; Ria and Lydya Riedstra with a lot of things for baby and dolls plus more; Darlene Peterman will have jewelry, cards, outer door decorations and knit things; Holly Steiner will have a variety of wood, sewen. ceramic etc . and the Ridderickhoffs will have wooden furniture, wall hang- ings and many other creations. There will be many new crafters who have been invited because of their unique, original and different crafts. This is the year to buy a quilt, as six or seven booths will have them Handwoven reed baskets, many painted or with woven designs will be featured by two large booths, decorative to picnic baskets and just the thing to take to a potluck Elita Koike from Byron Center has pine needle baskets and straw ornaments hadn woven for the tree Jordan Woods and Ceramics feature a ceramic carousel bourse 2 feet long on a brass pole with a wooden base nearly four feet Serving our Country in the big booths. New this year is 30-fool booth of monogrammed shirts, as well as favorites Sherry’s painted ones. Par­ shall's apphqued ones and cross-stitched goods. Ceramics will be plentiful and potpourri and cinnamon have been added to some of their creations. Old world and carved San­ tas will be sold, with faces carved in bam beams. Two men do all original carvings, not only Santas but also g o I fe r s . tall as well as ocher carousel horses, a wooden Rudolph with a blinking red nose, many other Christmas or­ naments and decorations for secret pals, hospital gifts or exchange gifts They also have an icicle angel tree ornament From Sturgis comes Arlene VonOlnhausen. who paints on wood and has a unique fishing pole rack that locks m the poles so they won't fall out. and painted floral mail boxes in three sizes, the largest with a three foot interior Wanda Marks from Lake City brings quilts, country aprons, musical bears and pillowcase dolls People can find their size of sweatshirts and what they’re looking for F Qua/ity Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 characters. There's a lunch bar and bake sale. All proceeds go for scholarships to MSU College week. or stop by ... 1952 N. 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The presentation was timed so that the department would have the PBT for use over the Halloween weekend, said Cousino The device will enable offleers to get more accurate preliminary levels on drivers they suspect are operating under the influence. “Freeport is a small village and has gotten the reputation that it s OK to go drinking and then drive." said Marsteller However, since May of this year, the village police force has been re-forming. In addi­ tion to Leaf and Marsteller (who are both part of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department), there are two other officers covering Freeport, Robert Horrmann and Karl Vlietstra Altogether, the officers spend about 20 hours a week providing coverage for the village. “Our goal is to have a structured department that will work effectively for the village." Marsteller said “We want to educate those 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance! Heirs why' Our statistics show that hrxnerwnets 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups Sorts only fan to < harge you less lor your homeown ers insurance_______________________ living in Freeport." be con­ tinued. “and send the message that Freeport is not the place for out-of-towners to come drinking. " Though the officers patrol a limited number of hours. Marsteller said that they could be reached by calling 911 and asking for the Freeport police in the event of an emergency To reach them for other business. 765-3360 is the of­ fice number, and a message can be left on the answering machine. The police now are driving a 1978 Ford LTD. As soon as finances are worked out. the department will buy a 1990 Ford Crown Victoria from Barry Township. That vehicle is already fully equipped for the department The Freeport police are not the only ones who have benefited from the Barry County MADD. They provided the Nashville police with a PBT earlier this year. 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Plush Endless Color Program Scout Brian Baughman as a civic project to earn his Eagle Scout badge did hold information about the native plants and trees that border the path from the village to the park. Those have been destroyed twice and will not be replaced, said a representative of the Lions. "We put them up twice, and replaced broken boards," said Bill Kenyon. The side rails of the small, arched foot bridges have even been destroyed. The Lions are more than willing to maintain the boardwalk and repair it from the effects of normal wear and tear, but they would like the vandalism to stop. Responsible members of the community who see such destruction can help by letting the Lions know what they have seen. If the destruction can be stopped, the people who like to stroll the boardwalk to watch the change of seasons and just enjoy nature, along with the kids who use it for a shortcut to the park will be able to enjoy it, Kenyon said. The Chuck Wagon Gang to be at Caledonia Christian church The Gospel Group of the Year, The Chuck Wagon Gang from Nashville Tennessee, will be appearing at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church in Caledonia on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the Cutlerville Christian Bookstore and Caledonia Professional Pharmacy or call Betty Kapteyn at 891-8858 or Micky Jelsema at 795-9548. The tickets are $5 in advance or S6 at the door. To order tickets by mail, sent a check for $5 plus 50 cents for postage and TK wrestlers looking for bottles and cans The Thornapple Kellogg wrestling teams will have a bottle and can drive Saturday, Nov. 13, throughout the Middleville area. The teams are looking to raise money to buy warm-up suits for the varsity wrestling team. The goal is to raise $800 in the drive. Wrestlers and their families will be collecting in the area and there will be drop-off points at the high school auto mechanic garage and the Crystal Rash gas station on M-37 south erf Middleville. For more information contact, Alison Middleton evenings at 795-3554. handling to: Betty Capteyn, 8840 East Paris Ave. Caledonia, Mi 49316. There will be a nursery available. The church is located al M37 and 100th Stivet m Caledonia. — HOMES OF THE WEEK — L1M2, MIDDLEVILLE Sharp 1 bedroom. 2 story with 1'4 bath. Near school*. Home­ owners Warranty included. Spacious home with hard­ wood floor, newer roof, large fenced yard on corner lot, and 1 stall garage. Call Deb. 623 8357 V1M2-4. MIDDLEVILLE AREA Beautiful 2 story w/spiral stairway Available w/9.5, 17 5 or 26 acre* Some with Thornapple Rv. frontage. Immaculate quality built home. w/2'A st. garage and walkout basement. Call --------------------------------- —--------- 1 Koren. 795 9331 or 230 0266 MH6M. 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Ml / November 2. 1993 / Page 11 HWI » HWI » HWI « HWI» HWI » HWI • HWI TK English students to head for Europe in the spring of ‘94 Taking students to foreign century. Stein continued. "Over the countries has been a 25-year hobby for teacher Gerald many years, our trips to Strat­ ford have been very popular Stein of Middleville. Stein and his wife Regma with students Many going to­ first traveled with students to day are the children of those Stratford. Ontario, for the first TK travelers. As parents Shakespeare Fetival in the late today, they realize the value 1960’s with Miss Elizabeth of travel and being open to the Thurber, a long-time English possibilities in other parts of teacher at Thomapple Kellogg the world, and they want their children to experience Strat­ High School "It was Miss Thurber who ford as they had . ” Besides the annual trip to invited us to travel with the high school students for their Stratford. Stein began to take students to Europe during spr­ annual trek to Stratford. I guess she knew that she was ing breaks and summer vaca­ training me to take over," tions about 10 years ago. "Our first trip to England said Stein, who has taught English classes at Middleville came about as a lark." Stein for more than a quarter said, laughing as he recalled TK BULLETIN BOARD Calendar of Events Nov. 2 — P.E.T. sponsored craft bee, held at McFall’s All Purpose Room at 7 p.m. Learn to do Pop Bottle Baskets' Bring scissors and glue gun (if you have one). Middle School has Donut Day today, bring 50 cents if you’d like one Nov. 3 — Middle School band goes roller skating, leave at 5:50 from school and return at 10:10. Nov. 4 — Craft bee at McFall, 7 p.m. Tonight’s craft: Mop dolls and Therapy balloons Nov. 5 — Middle School dance Nov. 8 — School board meeting at High School, 7:30 p m McFall bookfair! Classes scheduled: Sandwick. Kermeen (M W). Slocum. Noah (M-W). Patterson (M-W). Nisonger (M W). Thatcher and Warren Books will range from $1 to Nov. 9 — All schools are 1/2 day. Elementaries our at 12:00 (lunch will be served) and Middle and High Schools out at 10 45 a m. McFall's book fair schedule Erb. Geukes. Pirronc, Lcfanty and Meyers. McFall will be open from 5-7 for parents to shop. Conferences at Page and West PET meeting tonight at High School Auditorium. 7 p.m. Rep. Bob Bender will be discussing school financing and reform. Nov. 10 — McFall bookfair makeup day. Ixxiking Ahead Nov. 11 — Half day for elementaries, out at noon. Con­ ferences at West and Page, 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Craft work bee at McFall (come and learn a new craft for Christmas). Zero day at McFall. High school juniors will hear a speaker on drug education. Nov. 12 - Final day of McFall bookfair. Third graders to see the performance of RosenshantzU (Thank you PET.) that first European trip. "I asked students in my English Literature class how many wanted to go to England dur­ ing spring break. Hands shot up into the air. and I was con­ vinced that we ought to look into this.” The result, of course, has been seven tnps to Europe in the past ten years. Countries visited with students and adults from the Barry County area include England, Scotland. Ireland, and Wales; Holland. Germany. France, Austria and Switzerland, and Italy. Greece and the Greek Islands. The Steins' own children. Gina. 21 and a junior at Central Michigan University, and Mike. 14, a freshman at TKHS. both have enjoyed tnps to Europe and Canaria as part of their education. This year at TK has already produced the annual tnp to Stratford Forty-five students and two teachers traveled to see Shakespeare's “A Mid­ summer Night’s Dream” in early October. A performance there prompted inquiries about the “real Stratford-onAvon” in England, birthplace and burial spot of William Shakespeare The result is almost predictable: A trip to England and Scotland is plan­ ned for spring break. April 1 to April 10. 1994. According to Stein, "This trip is called "British History and Literature' and is a custom-designed trip that I think my students and adven­ turesome adults will enjoy. A highlight is a full day in the Lake District of northern England. England is spr­ ingtime is beautiful.” TK students already are beginning to look ahead to spring break 1994, as an op­ portunity to travel to England and Scotland and to see for fez themselves. Teachable Moments McFall - Mrs. Erb’s class had a visit from Mrs. Chausow’s 4th grade class. They taught and exchanged Halloween poems and songs. . West — Mrs. Maimer s 2nd grade finished reading "Charlotte's Web” and enjoyed studying pigs and spiders. Mrs. Thaler's 2nd graders have been reading poems and seeing movies about Columbus. After using calculators to figure out Columbus math problems, they learn­ ed about the 16 ft. tall Christopher Columbus door at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. D.C. They made replicas of this door which shows the events of life. Middle School - Way to go 8th grade girl s A basketball team! They won the championship against Caledonia. 21-19. Ending with a record of 9 and 3!! Congratulations to the win­ ners of the D&W/Spartan/Campbells labels for this marking quarter 6th. Mrs. Dodd's advisory. 7th, Mr. Bob Weller's ad­ visory; and eighth. Mrs. LaVoie's advisory. Parties will be the second week in November. Start saving for the next marking quarter. Remember the benefits come back to you. High School — Congratulations are in order for the girl's cross country and tennis teams for taking the O.K. Blue titles Also the girl’s basketball team, who currently is in first place, is on the way there, too Just do it. The Bulletin heard through the grapevine that Miss Domire’s food class made delicious ap­ ple pie last week. Sounds yummy (We always made salt-nstn’ rolls that chewed like bricks. We needed you then. Miss Domire!) Quote of the Week - Morale is selfesteem in action. SORE FEET I ANKLES? 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Soap k water clean up Caledonia grad _joins dance concert Heather Bums of Caledonia will perform in the 25th an­ niversary concert of Central Michigan University’s Orchesis Dance Theatre at 8 pm Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5 and 6. in CMU’s Warriner Auditorium Bums is a freshman at CMU studying earth science. She is a graduate of Caledonia High School and is the daughter of Donna and Ber­ nard Bums Tickets are $5 for adults and S3 for students and children. They may be purchased at the door or in advance at the Warnner Box Office Call (517) 774-3000 for ticket informalion “The whole thrust of the concert is retrospective of the types of work the company has done through the years.” said Yvette Crandall, artistic director of Orchest* Dance Theatre Crandall formed Orchesis Dance Theatre from the CMU Modem Dance Club 25 years ago, when a group of students expressed an interest in per­ forming modem dance. 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French, Mugridge, Oliver, Schell inger ond VondenBerg Absent None Guests Morgarel Fowler from the Sun ond News, Koren Meony William Kenyon, Bruce Bender, ond Melissa Fowler Minutes of the September 28. 1993 meeting were approved os read Mugridge moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VondenBerg Ayes oil Carried. Mugndge moved the follow ing transfer be allowed. General Fund to Payroll Fund, $40,000.00. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Mark VonderPloeg. Village Planner, approached Council with recommendation from the Planning ond Zoning Commis­ sion on rezoning property located in the Village Frencn moved thot Council approve the Zoning Ordinance amended by the amending of Section 4.2 (Zoning Mop, thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from the Light Industrial District (1-1) to the Medium Den­ sity Single Family District (1-2). Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Schellinger moved that Coun­ cil approve the amending of Zoning Ordinance. Section 3.35 Mobile Homes Outside of Mobile Home Porks. Support by Broy. Ayes all. Carried. Council ond Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the September Police Activity Report Council ond Manager Manshum reviewed the Manager’s Report Manager Manjhum updated Council on the water line exten­ sion ond State Revolving Fund. William Kenyon approached Council requesting approval to route a snowmobile trail Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! through the Village again. This request sent to Parks ond Recreation for consideration ond report to be made at next Coun­ cil meeting. Vanderberg moved that Coun­ cil enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing possi­ ble sole of Village property. Sup­ port by Schellinger. Roll coll. Broy aye, French aye Mugndge aye. Oliver aye, Schellinger aye. VondenBerg aye. ond Myers aye. Motion carried. Council entered into Closed Session at 8:05 p.m. Council returned to regular session at 8:25 p.m. Schellinger moved that Coun­ cil entertain on offer to Roberta Nieland to purchase from the Village a 50 feet by 80 feet parcel adjacent to the East of the Village Holl, in the amount of $5,000.00 plus pay half of the relocation of the gas line. With the following stipulations 1. Pro­ vide the Village with a written statement as to the intended use of the building. 2. Allow the Village to approve the building design, and 3. Provide the Village with a construction com­ pletion date. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business, Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (304) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 20th day of October, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Members: Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. ABSENT: Members: None. The following ordinance was offered by Member Gould and supported by Member Dieleman. ORDINANCE NO. 93-4 AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 89-2 adopted on March 15,1989 THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment. Section 7O3(a) of Ordinance No. 89-2 is hereby amended, so that Section 703 reads in its entirety as follows: Section 703. A User Charge for each premises within the Township connected to the Sewer shall be charged in advance .as follows: (a) The amount of the User Charge shall be established and revised from time to time by resolution of the Township Board. (b) The User Charges imposed pursuant to this Section are applicable only to Users who discharge Normal Strength Domestic Sewage. A User who discharges toxic pollutants or Sewage or Waste into the System that do not qualify as Normal Strength Domestic Sewage shall also pay a User Surcharge determined pursuant to Section 704 below for each day such toxic pollutants or non qualifying Sewage or Waste are discharged. (c) As of the date of adoption of this ordinance, it is determined that no Users of the System are Industrial Users. Before the Township permits any Industrial User to connect to the System in the future, the Township shall take the necessary action, including adoption of necessary ordinances, to comply with federal and state guidelines applicable to the collection and treatment of Industrial Wastes. (d) User Charges shall begin to accrue as of the first day of the first month following connection of the Building Sewer to the Public Sewer in accordance with Article V, above. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in force and effect on January 1, 1994 Section 3. Publication and Recording. This ordinance shall be published once in a newspaper printed and circulated in the Charter Township of Caledonia qualified under state law to publish legal notices, within 30 days after its adoption, and the same shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Township. Following motion for approval of this ordinance, the following roll call vote was taken: YEAS: Members: Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman. NAYS: Members: None. ABSTAIN: Members: None. ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Patricia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as provided by law I303* __________________ Patricia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia Candidates must return petitions by Nov. 30 Caledonia Village Council nominating petitions available Caledonia Village residents interested in running for posi­ tions on the Village Council must return nominating peti­ tions to the Village Clerk by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30. Primary elections, if needed, will be held Feb. 21, 1994, with the general elec­ tion to follow on March 14. Petitions may be obtained at the village office. 250 Maple. Council offices to be elected this year are president, clerk, treasurer and assessor, all of which are two-year terms. Incumbent Council President Glen Klaver has said he will seek another term, as will Clerk Jackie Cherry. Village Treasurer Jay Shook, however, said he will not seek another term after serving as treasurer since 1984. The terms of Council Trustees Steve Antecki, Susan Berencsi and Paula Moerland also expire this year. Trustees serve four-year terms. Antecki has said he will run. The others could not be reached for comment. Cherry said that to be eligi­ ble for a council office, inter­ ested candidates must be a registered voter and a resident of the village for one year. She said last week that it has not yet been determined whether there also will be a vote March 14 on the question of dissolving the village gov­ ernment. The Consolidate Caledonia Committee submit­ ted petitions requesting a vil­ lage-wide vote whether or not to dissolve the village as a municipality. The committee advocates such a dissolution, which would transform the village into an area in the township. However, since it is not yet clear whether the question will be on the ballot, or what the outcome of such a vote would be, plans for electing council members will go ahead, as usual. The Caledonia Village Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month and may call special meetings as needed. Anyone with questions about the elec­ tion or any of the council of­ fices should contact Cherry at 891-9384. Bags his first buck Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! This three and a half year old buck was downed by 12-year-old Billy Jones of Caledonia In his first year of hunting, Oct. 16. The eight point weighed more than 150 pounds field dressed and was taken with a Browning compound bow. It was the first time the youth had ever shot at a deer and he needed his dad’s assistance to get the deer out of the field. The buck travelled about 75 yards before falling, Jones said. ORDINANCE NO. 93-5 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE OF 1981, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS THEREOF; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Adoption of Code by Reference. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 of the Uniform Traffic Code (Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1956 as amended), the Uniform Traffic Code of Cities, Townships, and Villages promulgated by the Commissioner of State Police, effective January 27, 1981, as published and subsequently amended from time to time, is hereby adopted by reference, subject to the modifications set forth in this ordinance. Section 2. References in Code. References in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages to “governmen­ tal unit” shall mean the Charter Township of Caledonia. Section 3. Changes in Code. Pursuant to Section 5 of the Uniform Traffic Code (Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1956 as amended), the sections and subsections of the Uniform Traffic Code that relate to driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or driving with impaired ability shall be identical to the provisions of Sections 625 to 625h of the Michigan Vehicle Code (Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended). Section 4. Severability. Sections of this ordinance shall be deemed severable and should any section, clause or provision of this ordinance be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after the 90th day following its publication. First Reading: Second Reading: (302) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 2, 1993 / Page AN ORDINANCE NO. 93-7Z to amend the zoning Ordinance of the charter Township of Caledonia ordinance THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS RIVER GLEN SITE CONDOMINIUM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amend­ ed by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family District to the Planned Unit Develop­ ment District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the River Glen Site Con­ dominium Planned Unit Development, subject to ail of the terms and conditions of this ordinance That part of the Northwest 14 of Section 15 and the Northeast 14 of Section 16, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan, described as: Com­ mencing at a point on the North line of the Northeast 14 of said Section 16, South 89*56'49" East 1819.42 feet from the North 14 comer of said Section 16, thence South 16*01’03" East 312 20 feet along the centerline of Thomapple River Woods (66 00 feet wide) to the point of beginning, thence South 89*56'49’ East 527.25 feet parallel and 300.0 feet South of the North line of Section 16 to reference point “A"; thence South 89*56'49' East 46 feet more or less to the left bank of the Thomapple River, thence meandering Southeaster­ ly, Southerly and Westerly 2055 feet more or less along the said left bank of the Thornapple River to a line bearing North 89*59 38" East from reference point "B", said point being South 45*57'03” East 157.39 feet, South 73*36'58" East 143 05 feet, South 38*22’30” East 147 66 feet, South 57*53'46’ East 125 74 feet, South 77*09'32" East 267.55 feet, South 48*10’25" East 207 40 feet. South 33*53'24" East 100.28 feet, South 11*01’08” West 128.10 feet, South 62*39’58" West 225.23 feet. South 86*50’32" West 201.39 feet. South 70*55’59” West 188 34 feet, South 61*34'38” West 126.32 feet and South 48*29'18 West 66.55 feet from the aforementioned reference point “A"; thence South 89*59'38" West 38 feet more or less to said reference point “B"; thence South 89*59'38'' West 390.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast 14 of the Northeast ’4 of said Section 16, thence North 16*01’03” West 1061 11 feet along the centerline of Thornapple River Drive to the point of begining. In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the Final Development Plan and the terms of this ordinance, this ordinance shall control. Section 2. The rezoning of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the River Glen Site Condominium Planned Unit Development ("the Development ”) is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: (1) Development Plan. The River Glen Site Condominium Planned Unit Development (“the Development") shall comply in all respects with the Final Development Plan of the Develop­ ment The Development Plan includes the revised site plan of the Development dated August 26, 1993; the Private Road Plan dated August 9, 1993, the Soils Map dated August 16, 1993, and other materials submitted or to be submitted by the applicant; together with the ap­ plication for rezoning to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the final plan of the Development. (2) Site Condominium. The Development is to be owned as a site condominium. Accord­ ingly. it shall comply with all of the site condominium provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance. (3) Nature of Development. The Development and the lands included therein shall be us­ ed only for single family dwelling purposes and related accessory uses (4) Lot Areas; Buildings; Site Access. (a) The boundaries of the Development and all building lots therein shall be as shown In the Development Plan ("the Plan"). Access to the Development shall be from Thornapple River Drive as shown In the Plan. A one-story dwelling shall have at least 2,200 square feet of fully enclosed first floor area excluding garage and open porches A dwelling of more than one story shall have at least 3,000 square feet of fully enclosed floor area excluding garage and open porches, including a fully enclosed first floor area of not less than 1,750 square feet, excluding garage and open porches. The provision in Section 4.1 of the con­ dominium Bylaws stating that the Developer may waive such minimum square footage re­ quirements shall not apply so as to reduce the minimum floor area of any one-story dwell­ ing to below 1,600 square feet of fully enclosed first-floor area excluding garage and open porches, nor to below 2,250 square feet of fully enclosed floor area excluding garage and open porches, for a dwelling of more than one story, with a fully enclosed first floor area of not less than 1,350 square feet, of any such dwelling of more than one story, excluding garage and open porches. The height of any building shall not exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet (b) Buildings shall be set back from the street right-of-way in accordance with the minimum setback requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance, for the R-1 District. That provision of Section 5.2 of the condominium Bylaws providing for the seeking of a variance in the setback requirement, from the Township Board of Zoning Appeals, shall not apply unless the Township Zoning Ordinance provides for such a variance by the Board of appeals in planned unit developments. (c) The minimum width of each side yard shall be 15 feet. That provision of Section 5.2 of the currently recorded condominium Bylaws for the Development, stating that the Developer may permit front, side and rear yard sizes to be less than the minimum otherwise required shall be deleted. (d) Lands for buildings in the Development shall be subject to the approvals specified In the condominium Bylaws. The construction and use of accessory buildings shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and also the approval requirements of Section 4.15 of the condominiums Bylaws. (e) Each dwelling in the Development shall have an attached garage for not less than two vehicles and not more than four vehicles, except that separate accessory buildings may be constructed and used in compliance with the R-1 District requirements and Section 3.8 of the condominium Bylaws Such accessory buildings shall comply with the requirements of Section 3.8 of the Bylaws No dwelling may be used for other than residential purposes. (5) Private Roads; Driveways. (a) The street in the Development, Thornapple Woods Court, shall be a private road and shall comply with all Township private road requirements and the Private Road Plan submit­ ted by the Developer and dated August 9, 1993. (b) Trees shall not be planted and fences or gates shall not be installed closer than 33 feet from the centerline of the private road, subject also to the R-1 District requirements on prohibition of obstructions in the front yard. Improvements and landscaping near the private road shall also be subject to Section 4.3 of the condominium Bylaws (c) All driveways, driving approaches and off-street parking areas shall be hard surfaced. (d) The Developer shall submit to the Township for approval of the Planning Commis­ sion and Township attorney a true copy of the Private Road Maintenance Agreement, cover­ ing the private road in the Development. The maintenance agreement shall comply with ap­ plicable provisions of the private road requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance. (6) Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply. (a) The Development shall be served by pnvate water wells and by private septic tank and drainage systems approved by the Kent County Health Department (b) If public sanitary sewer service and public water supply or either of them become available (within the meaning of the applicable sewer connection ordinance) to the Develop­ ment. the buildings in the Development shall be connected to such public services, in accord­ ance with applicable sewer and water ordinances and other regulations (c) If the Kent County Health Department, the State Department of Natural Resources or other governmental agency having jurisdiction shall determine that it is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare to install public water supply and/or public sanitary sewer service within the Development, in order to protect against contamination of groundwater and/or domestic water supply or for other reasons the owners of tne Develop­ ment and the lands therein shall comply with any such governmental action or orders, and thereupon install such public services without expense to the Township (d) All septic systems and drain fields shall be located not closer than 10 feet to the boundary of any lot in the development Septic systems shall at all times be incompliance with applicable Township and County regulations Each septic tank system shall be pumped out at least once every three years (7) Surface Water Drainage. (a) The drainage of surface waters shall be accomplished by designated drainage areas, culverts, where appropriate, and other means, as indicated in the Plan (b) The use of the surface water drainage system in the Development and the discharge of waters from the storm sewer system and other elements of the surface water drainage system stfell be accomplished so as to have no significant adverse effect upon adjacent or nearby lands or surface waters, by reason of erosion, pollution or otherwise (c) There shall be a stormwater detention area as shown in the Plan The Developer shall submit for review a stormwater management plan for the Development. Such plan shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission and the Township’s consulting engineers (8) Utilities. Natural gas service, electrical service and telephone service to the Develop­ ment shall be by means of underground facilities. (9) Soil erosion and Sedimentation Control; Wetland and Flood Plain. (a) In the construction and use of the Development, the applicant shall comply In all respects with any required soil erosion and sedimentation control permit A copy thereof shall be submitted to the Township. (b) A portion of the development is in the flood plain of the Thomapple River and a por­ tion thereof is designated as wetlands In the construction and use of the Development and all buildings and structures therein, all applicable state law and other requirements shall be complied with, including regulations of the Department of Natural Resources and other state agencies regarding protection and maintenance of wetlands, floodplain use and con­ struction, and related matters (10) Master Deed. (a) The Master Deed of the Development has previously been recorded with the Kent County Register of Deeds. However, substantial aspects of the Development as now pro­ posed have been changed from those indicated in the Master Deed as recorded Such changes include substantial changes in the location and layout of the private road, the boundaries of the lots in the Development and other matters (b) As a condition of the Township approval of this Development, the applicant shall prepare and record an updated and fully revised Master Deed, with attached condominium bylaws and site development plans, accurately showing the Development as approved by the Planning Commission and Township Board. The revised Master Deed, with attached con dominium bylaws and site development plans, shall be submitted to the Planning Commis­ sion for their review and for review and approval, as appropriate, by the Township attorney and Township engineer, all prior to recording of the revised instruments Before recording of such instruments, the applicant shall complete any additions or revisions that are necessary in order that such instruments be fully in compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable Township ordinances (11) Recreational and Commercial Vehicles. No boats, camping vehicles, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles or vehicles other than those used primarily for general per sonal transportation may be parked or stored on any lot in the Development for more than seven consecutive days or for more than 14 consecutive or nonconsecutive days in one year, unless they are parked In a garage with the garage door closed or unless otherwise in com pliance with Section 3.12 of the condominium Bylaws No inoperable vehicles may be located in any lot, unless stored within a garage with the door closed No trucks over three quarter ton may be parked overnight on any lot, except in an enclosed garage unless permitted under the terms of said Section 3.12 The parking and other storage of recreational vehicles, trucks and commercial vehicles shall also be subject to applicable provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance. (12) Garbage and Refuse Disposal. Garbage and refuse disposal will be accomplished by private contract in compliance with any Township requirements All trash, garbage and refuse shall be kept in a garage or other fully enclosed area except for short periods of time reasonably necessary to permit the removal thereof by garbage and refuse haulers No anti freeze, gasoline, oil, grease or other toxic substance shall be disposed of in any septic tank system or dumped or disposed of elsewhere within the PUD (13) Landscaping and Tree Preservation. The applicant will endeavor to preserve as many of the trees and as much of the other natural landscaping as is reasonably possible to preserve, particularly including mature trees. In connection with the construction of dwell ings on the lots in the Development, landscaping plans for each lot shall be submitted to the applicant for approval in accordance with Section 3.6 of the condominium Bylaws Dwell ings shall be located so as to preserve existing contours and vegetation insofar as practicable (14) Signs. All signs in the Development shall be subject to the sign regulation provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance. Signs shall also be subject to the provisions of Section 3.5 of the condominium Bylaws. That provision of said Section 3.5 of the Bylaws stating that the Developer may place and maintain signs as deemed necessary shall also be sub­ ject to the sign regulation provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. (15) Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting fixtures shall be located as shown on the Plan The erection and use of vapor lights, dusk to dawn lights, or any other lights regularly left on during the night shall be subject to Section 3.4 of the condominium Bylaws (16) Other Matters. (a) The design, layout and construction of the Development shall be reviewed as to mat ters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Chief and in the discre­ tion of the Fire Chief approved, or in the absence of such approval, such aspects of the Development shall be appropriately modified so as to be satisfactory to the Fire Chief for public safety and emergency access purposes (b) Any restrictive convenants or building restrictions to be prepared and recorded by the applicant shall first be submitted to the Planning Commission or the Township Attorney for their review and approval as the compliance with this Ordinance. Such restrictions or covenants shall be approved if they comply with this Ordinance and all other applicable Township ordinances. (c) Any amendment of the Master Deed and the condominium Bylaws shall be subject to all provisions of this Ordinance. Neither the Master Deed nor the condominium Bylaws shall be amended so as to avoid or abrogate any provision hereof or other applicable provi­ sions of the Township Zoning Ordinance. In the event of any conflict between the Master Deed and condominium Bylaws and this Ordinance, the provisions of this Ordinance shall control. (d) Other restrictions and regulations relating to the use of the lands in the Develop­ ment shall be as regulated in the Master Deed and condominium Bylaws (e) The applicant shall submit to the Planning Commission true copies of all permits obtained for or in connection with the Development from state and county agencies and all other governmental units, other than the Township, having jurisdiction with regard to any aspect of the Development Section X The Township Board hereby determines that the Plan complies with the provi­ sions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and purposes. The Township Board further finds that the Development, upon construction and use in full compliance with ail of the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordinance, will be compatible with adjacent uses of lands, the natural environment and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the Development. The Township Board further deter mines that the Development will be consistent with the public health, safety and general welfare. The conditions set forth herein with regard to the Development are determined to be those conditions which are necessary to insure that public services and facilities affected by the Development will be capable of accommodating increased public service demands caused by the Development, to protect the natural environment and to conserve natural resources and energy, to insure compatibility with adjacent land uses and to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner Section 4. The Township may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and applicable pro­ visions of the Township Zoning Ordinance (including Section 23.5 thereof), Building Code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the extent and in any manner provided by law Section 5. The time limitations on the construction of the Development shall be as stated in Section 15.8 of the Township Zoning Ordinance Section S. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon publica­ tion of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. Ayes: Nays: (300) �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 2, 1993 My kids, like nearly 1.6 million other Michigan youngsters, attend public school Because of my experience as a father. I understand the hopes and dreams families have when it comes to their children s education. 1 appreciate the dedication and hard work of teachers in the classroom As the education debate unfolds, too little attention has been paid to families and classroom teachers and the role they should play in educating our kids. While the Michigan Senate is heavily promoting a reform agenda that puts families more in charge of their children’s educations and classroom teachers in charge of their classrooms, the main focus of this debate has been placed on • NOTICE TO PUBLIC • Cameron Gas and Electric Company "Cameron” has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a license for the Middleville Dam Water Power Project, located on the Thornapple River in the City of Mid­ dleville, Michigan in Thornapple Township in the County of Barry. Cameron will hold a joint meeting on November 17,1993 at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleville Hydroelectric Dam Project site. The purpose of the joint meeting is to invite agencies and the public to discuss the propos­ ed project, determine necessary date to be compiled and studies to be performed, and to agree on a time frame and format for discus­ sion of study results. Address concerns to: Cameron Gas and Electric Company, 4572 Se­ quoia Trail, Okemos, Ml 48864. how the education reform efforts effect “the system” or cer­ tain parts of “the system.” Teacher unions and other special interest groups have paid lobbying groups hefty fees to ad­ vance their individual agendas and promote media coverage. And while some effective grassroots efforts have been laun­ ched. like Save Our Students, parents and guardians don’t have a statewide, recognized lobbying group to represent their views. The focus of this debate should be on families and classroom teachers Here is how the proposed Senate Republican plan recognizes that all parents deserve to have more power over their children s education, and how classroom teachers, not unions, have more ability to influence the direction of schools: • Education Advisory Boards will be established for every school. Made up of parents and guardians, the building ad­ ministrator and the principal, the EABs would be responsible for setting education goals for the school, participating in the school improvement process and ensuring information on school programs and educational achievements are available. This brings local control right down to each school building. • School Building Governing Committees would give school-based decision-making power concerning curriculum, budgets, expenditures, and programs to parents and classroom teachers. Under this plan, power is transferred from the halls of bureaucracy to the backyards and neighborhoods of families and the classrooms of teachers. Each public school would have a governing committee made up of a principal, teachers and parents, but parents would have a majority on the board. • Annual School building report cards will provide people with information about every public school in the state. These report cards will list class sizes, teacher salaries, test scores and curriculum, among other information. Arming parents with knowledge gives them power, and with it they will be able to make better informed decisions. • School choice will mean a family will not be trapped into a district or school that is not doing a good enough job preparing children for the rigors of the 21st century. Allowing moms and dads to decide where to send their child to school not only em­ powers families, it also strengthens local control. Choice would put a quality education in the reach of every child. Let’s stop worrying about how districts, bureaucracies, unions and other special interests will fare under the education reforms This package is grat for families, children and classroom teachers That’s where the power goes, and that’s where it clearly should be. Pet of the Week Alzheimer's group to meet Nov. 16 The Barry County Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Commission on Aging Office, 120 N. Michigan Ave. in Hastings. The meeting is free and • PUBLIC NOTICE • In compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, this serves as Public Notice of the filing of an application for the Mid­ dleville Hydroelectric Water Power Project located on the Thornap­ ple River in the City of Middleville In Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. Brief Description: The project is a gravity-earth fill dam with a concrete straight-drop spillway consisting of a powerhouse, concrete section with a counterbalanced automatic gated 16 ft. spillway, and earthen embankments at each end. The drainage basin area of the river is 557 sq. miles. The power capacity is 350 KW. The purpose of project is to generate electric energy from water poser to be sold to Consumers Power Company. FILING DATE: December 1, 1993. APPLICANT’S NAME: Cameron Gas & Electric Company. APPLICANT’S ADDRESS; 4572 Sequoia Trail, Okemos, Ml 48864. TYPE OF FACILITY APPLIED FOR: Application for License for Minor Water Power Project 5 MW or Less. LOCATION: Middleville Dam, Thornapple River, Barry County, Michigan. PLACE WHERE IN­ FORMATION IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND REPRODUC­ TION: By request to Cameron Gas & Electric Company, 4572 Sequoia Trail, Okemos, Ml 48864 (517) 351-5400. (§4,32(bX7)] "If any resource agency, Indian tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merits, the resource agency, Indian tribe, or person must file a request for the study with the Commission not later than 60 days,” (February 1,1994) “after the application is filed and serve a copy of the request on the applicant, The Commission will issue public notice of the tendering for filing of each application hydropower license of exemption: each such ap­ plicant must submit a draft of this notice to the Commission with its application. For any such additional study request, the requester must describe the recommended study and the basis for the request in detail, including who should conduct and participate in the study, methodology and objectives, whether the recommended study methods are generally accepted within the scientific community, how the study and information sought will be useful in furthering the resource goals that are affected by the proposed facilities, and ap­ proximately how long the study will take to complete and must ex­ plain why the study objectives cannot be achieved using the data already available. In addition, in the case of a study request by a resource agency or Indian tribe that had failed to request the study during the pre-filing consultation process under [§4.38] or [§16.8] of this chapter, the agency or Indian tribe must explain why this request was not made during the pre-filing consultation process and show good cause why its request for the study should be considered by the Commission” open to the public. No reser­ vations are necessary. Persons who have questions may con­ tact group leader, Joanne Barnes, 795-3721. The West Central Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to education, family support, ad­ vocacy and research. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, contact the chapter office at 949-7890 or 1-800-722-2516. "Leo the Lion,” a 3-month-old Springer Shepherd mix, is full of energy. He is just waiting to find a child to romp with. He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs kitty lit­ ter as well as food and bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more information call 948-4885. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ORDINANCE NO. 93-6-Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: [4910 - 68th Street - Bosco Construction Lands] Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Town­ ship of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District the 1-1 Light Industrial District: The North 430 feet of the East 210 feet of the West 514 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. Ayes: Nays: ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED. Township Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) ) ss COUNTY OF KENT ) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as provided by law. Township Clerk (301) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 2. 1993 I Page 15 [From Our Readers Drunken drivers break many hearts... Even those watching the elementary school parades came dressed for the occasion. David Bukala, the new principal at Page Elemen­ tary, does the honors of leading the costume parade. TK School kids get in the spirit of Halloween To the editor: I am writing this letter in much pain and under stress On Saturday. Oct. 23. another young and innocent man (someone's son). Vito Lombardo of Caledonia, was wiped out. I am told, by a drunk driver When will it stop? My son. Rusty , was killed by a drunk on Feb. 7. 1990. Someone asked why. Because we have too many politicians and judges whio drink. The man who killed Rusty was found guilty five times of drunk driving, four of which he had no driver’s license. The fifth time, of course, cost us our son. only 19 years old. When will it stop*1 How many more hearts must be rip­ ped apart in pain just so some people can get drunk and have a miserable time? I'm writing this letter and pleading with the decent peo­ ple out there to stand up and be counted and if you think that this can’t happen to you. it can. Someday you may be stan ding on my side of pain; thinking. ’’What did I ever do to deserve this?’’ The tears don’t stop the pain It never goes away and you do weird things just trying to be clow to him and keep his memoryalive. 1 wear Rusty’s class ring around my neck. I wear a pic­ ture of him on a badge. I decorate a tree on his grave at Christmas. I pour a bottle of Mountain Dew on his grave on his birthday. and when 1 sit in church on Sunday singing hymns. I can’t stop the tears. Three and a half years later, and 1 still hurt. You may not print this let ter. but 1 hope you will. It is very painful to write it. 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The meeting will be held at the CHS Performing Arts Center. Langkamp explained that the group must do a lot more than just learn lines before the curtain can go up on a series of plays. While the Players have mounted one production, performed during the 1993 July Fourth celebration, they are holding off planning another until the organization of the group is firmly established. "The real push right now is to let the community know that we re here, and that we re serious,” Langkamp said "We re developing a structure and our by-laws, and we've chosen our first executive board." Serving on that board besides Langkamp are secretary Angie Ranalli, treasurer Sherry Smith and trustees Tom Kacchele and larry Lee. With about 18 members on the roster so far, the Community Mayers want to provide a means for area adults to explore their interests in all aspects of theater. "And have some fun while were at it," smiled Langkamp. She emphasized that the Community Players is not set up as a for-profit group, but is one that will provide entertainment for the community as well as some personal fulfillment for its members. The Players welcomes new members, and all adults living or working in the Caledonia School District are eligible to join. The only other requirement is an interest in theater, Langkamp said. No experience is necessary. "You don't have to want to act in the plays," Langkamp emphasized. "Too often, acting is all people associate with theater, but there are all kinds of jobs, such as public relations, fundraising, set building, costumes, makeup, props and the technical aspects like lighting and sound. "And, there's a job for all kinds of time commitments, whether an hour helping out here and there, or several hours at a stretch during production times." Any Caledonia school district resident harboring a love of theater is invited to attend the Nov. 8 meeting or to call 891-1716 or 891-8117 for more information. The cost to join will be minimal yearly dues of about S10, Langkamp said, and members will be asked to attend only two or three general meetings a year. "We'll be having production meetings and rehearsals once plays are under way. but those will involve only smaller groups, not the whole membership," she said. The Players* annual meeting will be held in September, when plays for the year will be chosen and the executive board elected. Langkamp said the group also hopes to take advantage of theater opportunities outside of Caledonia. "We’d like to start attending community theater conferences and workshops, and, down the road, bring in outside performers and perhaps have our own workshops that we could open up to the community," she said. The group already has benefitted from a meeting Could you grow accustomed to these faces? This strange assortment of folk was spied on Main Street in Caledonia, but a careful investigation revealed these odd people to be the Caledonia School bus drivers, just getting into the spirit' of Halloween at the Caledonia Elementary parade. Sh Piayn, Paga 17 Record Breaking Storms. NEW INDY STORM. New for ‘94. with a brute 800cc engine contained under its black hood. If an additional 50cc of fire breathing torque doesn't move you. perhaps the fact that the Storm is the smoothest riding, best handling big sled around will. Don’t just sit there, break some records with a new Storm. POLARIS ■ Everyone loves a parade, and Caledonia Elementary students braved Friday's icy wind to show off their Halloween costumes in the school's annual march down Mam Street, led by the CMS band. At 50, Smokey’s Hasn’t POLARIS Bdiexvlr. VISA Bob ’s Service Shop 610 S. WELLMAN RD. — NASHVILLE, Ml (517) 852-9377 Wish Changed. List �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 2, 1993 I Page 17 Entire Scot girls’ cross-country team makes all-conference unit Seven runners on the Caledonia girls' cross-country team were elected by coaches to the O-K Gold All-confer­ ence team, Oct. 28. One other Scot runner was named honorable mention. Named were Katie Sobczak, Sarah Parbel, Shannon Houseman, Sarah Flegel, Karyn Duba. Beth Parbel and Meredith Denison. Making honorable mention was Barb Warner. In the final meet of the year Oct. 26 before the regional and state runs.the team ran in the Coopersville Classic. The meet is unique because teams are split up to run against har­ riers in the same grade. In the seniors division, Duba finished first at 20:56. For the juniors, Flegel fin­ ished second at 20:13 and Tricia Davis was eighth at 24:16. For the sophomores, Sobczak. who was the fastest Caledonia jayvee girl eagers better record to 17-0 Three CHS golfers earn all-conference honors Coledonio High School junior Eric Blanding (center) and senior Phil Stimac (right) were named to the O-K Gold All-Conference Golf Team. Junior Jason VanTil (left) earned all-conference honorable mention. Stimac's 40 average for the season was the lowest in the league. Blanding finished with a 41.7 league average, and VanTil with a 42.4. fhe Scots finished third in the Gold behind Forest Hills Northern and Kenowa Hills, and took a fourth in their region. Stimac's 83 in conference match play was good for second place. TK eighth graders win championship The Thomapplc Kellogg eighth grade girls basketball team won the O.K Blue Junior High Championship by defeating Caledonia in the finals 21-19, Oct. 25. The Trojans put the game away with clutch freethrows in the closing minutes. Scoring for T.K. were Jcnni Doyle with nine points. Brooke Mulder had five, Becky Worth, four. Keasha Kotrba, two, and Jamie Kooiman had one point. Other T.K. team members include Lindsey Bremer, Lindsay Robertson, Alesse Nichols, Barb Truer, Jamie Robbins and Annie Deschoff. B-team members include Aphillia Smith, Keri Mid­ dleton, Sarah Burks, Holli Shepard, Jessica Lucas, Cory Barber, Autumn Crofoot, Rachel Bowens, Janine McWhinney and Brenda Frost. The team ends the season with a 9-3 record. The team defeated Hamilton 24-23 in the first round of the O.K. Blue Junior High Tournament Oct. 22. The Trojans fell behind at the end of the third quarter but rallied in the fourth to gain the victory. Scoring for T.K. were Thornapple Kellogg frosh gridders take Byron Center The Middleville freshmen football team won their fifth game of the year defeating Byron Center 34-0 Oct. 21. T-K got its first touchdown PLAYERS, continued from Page 16 with the Middleville community theater group, said Langkamp. "Once we get ourselves well-organized, we can get to the fun part, putting on the productions. We hope that other community members will want to join us. We have Doyle with nine points. Truer had five. Worth, four, and Robbins. Nichols and Deschoff each had two points. The team defeated Bryon Center 30-25 in the second round of the tournament Oct. 13. Scoring were Kotrba with 12 points, Doyle. II. Worth, three, and Truer and Mulder each had two points. a beautiful facility in the PAC, and were looking forward to using it for our plays." Langkamp said that if all continues to go smoothly for the Players, the curtain will be going up on their second play early next spring. LaCrosse i I Insulated Boots I 115% Off I — With This Coupon — COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY, NOV. 13, 1993 In Stock Boots Only from... Caledonia Fanners Elevator 146 E. MAIN - CALEDONIA 891-8108 on its opening drive, going 50 yards for the score Dan Noffke had a threeyard run for the TD and Jamie Foster carried in the extra points. A fumble stopped the se­ cond T-K drive at the twoyard line but two plays later, Lorren Hummel and Andy Finkbeiner stopped a Bulldog runner in the endzone for a safetv A blocked punt by Doug Kidder helped set up the se­ cond Trojan touchdown on a 14-yard pass from Finkbeiner to Keith Nelson. Foster ran in the extra point T-K started the second half by dominating the line of scrimmage on defense. The Bulldogs had one yard for the game on offense. Dave Liu scored on a 55-yard run in the middle of the third quarter and Foster again added the extra point to make the score 26-0. The young Trojans final score came with six minutes left in the game when Fink­ beiner earned the ball six yards. Keith Nelson caught the pass for the extra point. The defense totally dominated the Bulldogs bolding them to two first dow n» tn the game Tom Featherly. Andy Atkinson. Lorren Hummel. Steve Lehman. Dan Noffke. Doug Kidder and David Liu played extremely well defen­ sively. according to coach An­ dy Kopfs The Caledonia junior var­ sity girls’ basketball team need to win but one of its next three games to win the O-K Gold Conference championship after two more wins last week. The young Scots team im­ proved its record to 17-0 with victories over South Christian 48-37 Oct. 28 and over Cedar Springs 61-43 Oct. 26. "The win over the Sailors (of South Christian) was a big one," said coach Jon Pelletier. "We were down by eight in the first quarter and came back to lead at the half, 21-17. Lisa VanRyn led the Lady Scots with 22 points, includ­ ing 11 in the fourth and two of them being triples. Kristy DeBoer had nine points, including five "cru­ cial" free throws late in the game, and Mindy Smith had eight points, five assists and five steals against the Lady Sh Scot Jayvoos, Page 18 finisher of all girls, finished first at 19:39, and Sarah Parbel came in second at 20:36. In the freshman division, the Lady Scots swept the top five positions, which might give a preview to how the Caledonia team will do in years to come. Leading the wave was Beth Parbel at 20:41. She was followed by W'arner a? 20:52. Houseman at 21:18. Audrey Warner at 21:02 and Keri Bloem at 21:27. Jill Hofmann finished seventh at 23:07 and Andrea Shomler was eighth at 23:33. The team was undefeated this year and took many of its dual meets in a sweep of the top five positions, and several invitationals with the top three spots. 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The I-ady Scots finished the meet with 21 points, which according to coach Dave Hodgkinson, is almost unheard of in a regional meet. "We had a great day and a score of 21 is something you won't see too often," he said. The Caledonia harriers now move on the state competition this Saturday at the (irand Rapids Golf Club, across from Forest Hills Northern High School. Leading runner for the girls was first-place finisher Katie Sobczak at 18:48. She was followed by teammate Sarah Flegel at 19:40. which was go kJ for second place. Finishing fifth was Sarah Parbel at 20:13, in sixth was Shannon Houseman at 20:19 and in seventh was Beth Parbel at 20:24. Also running for the Lady Scots, but not figuring in the scoring was Karyn Duba at 20:40 and Meredith Denison at 21:07. The state run begins at 11 a m. for the boys and noon for the girls runners. Potgeter gets honorable mention Parbel named to all­ conference harriers Pete Parbel, the top runner on the Caledonia boys' cross­ country team, was named to the O-K Gold all-conference team. This is the third year in a row that Parbel has taken the SC0T1AYVEES, from Page 17 Sailors. DeBoer led the team in rebounding with six. DeBoer led the team over Cedar Springs with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while VanRyn had nine points, three assists and seven steals Pelletier said one thing about his team he finds satis­ factory is that it "seems as though someone always steps up and leads the team. "Against South Christian, they aggressively defended our big three-point shooter, and VanRyn came through with the points," Pelletier said. "Against Cedar Springs, it was a team effort, and everyone who came off the bench did a great job." honor and he joins the ranks of the seven Caledonia cross­ country girls, including the Parbel sisters, Sarah and Beth, who've been named to the team this year. Iasi season, Parbel finished fifth in the state Class B run. Receiving honorable mention on the O-K Gold all­ league team was Ben Potgeter. The boys' team finished its regular season at the Coopersville Classic, which is unique in that the teams are run according to grades rather than as a unit. Parbel was second in the seniors' run, clocking in at 17:03, followed by Potgeter, in eighth at 19:10 and in 18th place was Eric Snyder at 21:17. The Caledonia boys' team had no juniors running. For the sophomores, Todd Slriplin, who has been suffering from an injury, did not log a time. In the freshman division, Dave VandenBerg was third overall at 18:46 and Phillip Vanlaan was 16th at 21:14. The members of the Caledonia Seventh-Grade Gold girls basketball team pose for a team photo after completing a 10-0 season. In the back row, from the left, are Sunny Fowler, Andrea Larsen, Kerri Casey. Deana Hale, Brandy Keesling, Shauna Rea and Coach Jerry Aquino. In the front from the left are Angela Flockhart, Erin Osgerby and Jenny Cavanaugh. Scot seventh-grade ‘Gold’ finishes 10-0 The Caledonia SeventhGrade Gold girls’ basketball team ended the season with a perfect 10-0 record, defeating Wayland 28-24 in its final game on Oct. 18. A close game marked this third contest between the two teams, and though Caledonia held the lead throughout the game. Wayland pulled to within two before the Scots put it away. Balanced scoring helped secure the victory. Erin Osgerby led the team with 9 points, while Andrea Larsen chipped in 6 and Kerri Casey added 5. Deana Hale. Brandy Keesling and Shauna Rae also scored Scot varsity splits pair in basketball acton The Caledonia varsity girls' basketball team defeated Cedar Springs 62-40 Oct. 26, but fell to South Christian 5143 two days later. The split leaves the "Sweet Ladies" in third place in the O-K Gold at 7-4 and gives the team am overall record of 125. Jodi Vander Velde led the team against Cedar Springs with 22 points, 15 of which came in the fist quarter. Both teams got off to a slow start last Tuesday and the score was 6-2 in favor of Caledonia, when the Sweet Ladies went on a 20-0 streak. "It was 26-2 at the end of the first quarter and we coasted to the victory," said coach Mike Wilson. "After the game started slow, we de­ cided to press, and VanderVelde scored a lot of her points off steals she made." Jamie Oatley had nine points in the game and Betsy Weaver and Katie Donker had seven rebounds. Against South Christian, the Lady Sailors led the game until, with five minutes left in the game, Dani Gallert hit a three -pointer to put the Sweet Ladies up 42-40. Wilson said the team put up a lot of shots in the last five minutes, but one of them would fall, and his team scored only one point the rest of the game. "We did every­ thing we had to do. but put the ball in the basket.” VanderVeldc again was the leading scorer with 18, including 12 of 14 from the free throw line. Gallen had 12 points in­ cluding two three-point bas­ kets. ★★★★ Thank You**** Middleville Heritage Committee would like to thank the following sponsors for making 1993 Heritage Day a reality. Sponsors Make Things Happen! Reidstra Trucking Bradford White Caledonia State Bank Scotware Baby Bbss Beartracks Construction Kow Paine Van Dyken Disposal Middleville Doctors Cordi s Construction Lons Club TresRUs Swamp Fox Hastings City Bank Eldon Newmyer Gymnastics !n Motion Bob s Engine Hospital Cappon’s W Scott McKeown. CPA Gavins Schwartz Insurance Faro s Pizza Lon Lefanty State Farm Roush’s Accounting & Tax Thomas R Anderson. D D S Pastoor’s Has We An? Movie Depot Steensma Plumbing J A WadenFefer. 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Anyone interested in helping with the 1994 Middleville Heritage Day please call Jo Sclafani 795-7033 (afternoon) or Vickie Rick 795-9461 Becky & Scott Annis Jo Sclafani Vickie Rw:k ShelHe McQueen Shelbe & Dave Erb Nancy & Dave Perkins Judy Huff Jim Oliver Jim Spraque Dodies Concessions Wah Eavey Caledonia's Katie Donker (32) goes in for the layup during the Sweet Ladies' O-K Gold contest with South Christian Thursday. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 2, 1993 / Page 19 Former Caledonia musician to appear in St. Cecilia celebration by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A former Caledonia resi­ dent will be one of nine "alumni” musicians helping the St. Cecilia Music Society celebrate the 100th anniver­ sary of its landmark building at 24 Ransom Ave., just north of Fulton Street in Grand Rapids. The "Cornerstone Celebration" will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 6. exactly 100 years after the setting of the cornerstone for the building, which in recent years has undergone extensive renovation. Flautist Clay Ellerbroek, now of Boston, was invited to perform as a representive of the hundreds of young musi­ cians who participated in St. Cecilia’s programs before going on to a career in music. Sixty future pom pom dancers take the field at CHS More than 60 young lodies from oil three Caledonia elementary schools took the field ot the Fighting Scots lost home game as part of the halftime show. Coached by the CHS Varsity Dance Team, and accompanied by the CHS Marching Band, the youngsters performed a spirited routine with glittering props and big smiles. Middleville falls to Wayland in final gam The Middleville varsity football team stayed close for nearly a half at Wayland in its final game of the year, but then was blown away late in the second period and lost 406. Matt Liu, the Trojans' leading rusher who was playing with an injury, was held to 11 yards rushing in the game and scored the only Middleville touchdown. He scored in the first quarter on a five-yard run, but didn't play in the second half. The Wildcats held the Trojans to 97 yards rushing and 113 passing in the game while racking up touchdowns in every quarter. Wayland scored in the first quarter in its first possession and completed a two-point conversion to lead 8-6. Middleville answered wth Liu's TD, but the Wildcats then scored twice in the second period to put the game out of reach. The second TD came on a long pass with less than a minute until halftime. "They came out and really dominated us on the line of scrimmage in the second half," said coach Skip Pranger. "We had a lot of injuries, but you have to give them credit for playing a good hard game." The Trojans finished at 5-4 on the season. Wayland completed its season with an identical 5-4 mark. Parbel qualifies for state ‘B’ meet Pete Parbel, leading runner on the Caledonia boys' cross­ country team, placed high enough at the Boys’ Class B regionals held on Jenison's Rolling Hills Golf Course Oct. 30 to go to the state finals. Parbel will go to the state finals held Saturday at the Grand Rapids Golf Club after finishing third out of 113 runners, with a lime of 16:29. Also competing in the run was freshman Dave VandcnBerg. who finished 23rd at 17:53, Ben Potgeter was 35th at 18:14, Todd Striplin finished 52nd at 18:34 and Ptiil VanLaam was 88th at 20:06 to round out Caledonia's scoring. Eric Snyder also ran and came in at 20:33, but was not part of the scoring. Zeeland won the B regionals with 74 points, followed by Grand Rapids Catholic Central with 82 and South Christian with 108. 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NEW AL-ANON MEETINGS at 8:00 Monday evenings, Lutheran Church, Kraft at 84th SWISS STEAK DINNER Sponsored by Bowne Center United Methodist Church. Saturday November 6th, 5-7:30pm. Adults $6.00; kids 6-12 $3.00; 5 and under free; Located 84th St. & Alden Nash (M-50), Alto. ITALIAN For Rent BANQUET FACILITY FOR RENT 300 person capacity. Located in Shelbyville at Orchard Hills Golf Course. Phone 672-7096 or 672-7135. Sun.-Thurs. 3:50 to 10:50 p.m. Fri. & sat. 5:50 to 12:50 a.m. SUB: Turkey and Bacon ■ Try It! TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to 70% On Second Pina MO COUPONS • NO FREE POP Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) -—coupon— FARO S ITALIAN PIZZA wooleviue S2.OO OFF Real Estate For Sale HOME FOR SALE spacious 3 bedroom ranch on 1 acre of land with underground sprinkling system, 2 stall attached garage, with handicap accessible entrance. Full bath and a half, living room, family room, kitch­ en with dining area, full base­ ment, one stall garage out back, can be seen at 10300 Kalamazoo Ave., Caledonia, ph. for an appointment, 698-6209.______ BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $299 per couple. Limited tickets. 407-767-0208, Ext 495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-10pm. DEER HUNTERS SPECIAL 1949 14ft. trailer, sleeps 5, prop­ ane heat and water hook up, $430. 2 Kero Sun heaters, $10 each. Call 698-8104 or 891-8048. __________________ HASTINGS CITY BANK has an opening in our Wayland Branch for a full time teller. Approximately 39 hrs. per week. Successful applicant will enjoy working with the public, be detail oriented and professional in apperancc. Apply at the Personnel Office, Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings, Mi. 49058. EOE. Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery CHEAP! FBI/US SEIZED PORSCH $600., HONDA $150., TRUCKS $100., FORDS/CHEVY $50. 18 DIFFERENT SOURCES 38,000 CARS OFFERED DAILY. CHOOSE FROM THOUSANDS STARTING $50.24 HR. INFORMATION. 801-226-6513 EXT.# M10301. STUDIO APARTMENT: S375. per month includes utili­ ties, in Caledonia. Off street parking. 891-1759. Help Wanted 117 West Main, Middleville new National Ads CALEDONIA-BROADVIEW COUNTRY APARTMENTS, spacious, one and two bedroom apartments, S410-S495 includ­ ing FREE garage for six months. Call John. 538-6337 or 669-5147. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Middleville's Finest Wf Lost & Found LOST, BLACK CAT, large male, family pet, REWARD! Lost in Hidden Lake area-2nd Ave & 108th St. vicinity. 891-8090. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ QUILT FRAME new, $65; quilt hoop, new $90; other small ones S3-S12. Toro snowblower $50. 795-7789. \ Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE mother of 2 soon to be licensed daycare, all shifts, weekends and evenings available, lots of activities. Call Vicky at 891-1066. PIANO FOR SALE: Like new Console Piano. Excellent condi­ tion. Nothing down with good credit. Call 800-635-7611. FARO'S from PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. 1 JANITORIAL Southeast office buildings have a position for you. Early evening hours, flexi­ ble schedules, no weekends. Part time and full time, Call 451 -2064 for an appointment, or apply at 236 Winter NW, (2 blocks west of the Pearl Sl Big Boy) between the hours of l-4p.m. Monday, Tues., Wed. EOE. I HAVE CLIENT that is look­ ing for a four bedroom, two bath home with Middleville Schools, or a three bedroom walkout ranch. Up to 120k. Kevin Meaton, Yankee Pride Real Estate, 948-8152. Thank You THANK YOU The family of Clair Ferris wishes to extend its thanks to their friends and relatives for their prayers, calls, cards, flow­ ers, food and memorial dona­ tions at the time of Clair’s illness and death. Special thanks to Dr. Bruce Brintnall, the staff in IE at Blodgett Hospital, the staff at Brenton Manor, Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock and John DeVries, Jackie Spiclberger, the Caledonia UMW, Caledonia Firemen and the staff at the Cale­ donia Chapel. We will always remember the love and kindnesses shown us at this time. Phyllis Ferris Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Miner and Family Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ferris "jtalian Pizza ^j^SCaledonia’s Finest. Regular NOW OPENg FOR LUNCH — for Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special $/|g9 discounis, coupon* 04 MIDDLE VILLA INN weekend Relaxers! MIOOLEV1LLE NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL FRIDAY • SATURDAY • SUNDAY Prime Rib (3 cuts) Starting at................................... 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ANYTIME NO COUPON NEEDED LIMITED TIME OFFER _______~ CflQQ V > VALUE OR LESS-__________ Large 14" Pizza e rjg g pepperoni 5 No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Offer PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK s 100% R*-«l r ovn cusroaens fAtnirtUA say akm on M-37 north of Middleville • Open 7 Days a Week Call 795-3640 or 891*1287 na Sun lllttaa 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 - CALEDONIA * � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-11-09.pdf ee3133cd02802fefad21d224e11afee5 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Th Netos 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library 121 F Churcn Hastings, HI. 49058 J - -------- 1- - — - ----------- bulk watb U.S. POSTAGE PwmkNo.7 -____________________ _______ Your Hometown Newspoper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Caledonia Twp. planners turn down building expansion by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week unanimously denied a request to add a 728-sq.-foot addition to an existing ac­ cessory building in a rural residential zone. James Steketec. 7237 Kraft, applied for a special use from the commission because his proposed addition would have upped the building's footage to 3.256 square feet. The zon­ ing ordinance allows only a 1,200 sq. foot accessory building in the rural residen­ tial zone. Steketec said he needs the additional space for farm equipment and woodworking tools The commission acknowledged that it has per­ mitted oversized accessory buildings in the past, but pointed out that Steketec already has constructed a se­ cond 7,200 sq foot building on his 13-acre parcel. In addition, he uses the large accessory building for commercial purposes, which is a violation of the rural residential zoning district. Steketec pointed out that there are other non­ conforming uses in the township, but the commission responded that the Township Board and the Planning Com­ mission are working to bring these uses into compliance. “We have to take a stance and start to correct (the non­ conforming uses)," said Commissioner Jim Williams. “This is already non­ conforming, and I don't think it should be expanded ” Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg pointed out that if allowed, the building would be the largest accessory building in the area. “If we're going to be allow­ ing this much square footage, this would be precedent­ setting." he told the commission. VanderPloeg recommended denial of the request because of the ratio of the home's square footage to that of the accessory buildings (1:7); because it is not compatible with the size of neighboring accessory buildings; because of the commercial use on the property and because it ex­ ceeds a reasonable amount of square footage. If the addition were allow­ ed. Steketec would have 10.450 square feet in ac­ cessory buildings on his pro­ perty, VanderPloeg pointed out. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn asked Steketee if he would consider rezoning the property to bring the com­ mercial use into compliance, but Steketee said he would rather not take that action. A comer of the Steketee parcel falls within the M-37 Corridor, which means he would have to seek planned unit development zoning. Sh Expan»k>n, Paga 2 Bits of foreign cultures brought to TK Schools through students Thornapple Kellogg High School has four foreign exchange students this year. They are (from top left, clockwise) Olga Grabowski from Poland, Birte Krutz from Germany, Susanne Pederson from Denmark, and Camilla Moreira from Brazil. Parbel finishes second in individual run Scot girl harriers are state champs! After coming in second twice in three previous years, the Caledonia girls’ cross­ country team Saturday won the school’s first state champi­ onship ever. Coach Dave Hodgkinson’s group ran away from the rest of the Class B field at the Grand Rapids Golf Club, in­ cluding Gaylord, the state's No. 1-ranked team going into Sarah Flegel, third place finisher for the Caledonia girls' cross country team, also wore socks on her hands to maintain heat. (Photo by Sebastien Thierry) Pete Parbel. #13, puts on a final kick of speed to try and catch race leader Tom Chorny ot Fruitport Parbel closed the distance to eight seconds at the finish line. (Photo by Sebastian Thierry) the meet. Caledonia had 58 points, while Gaylord was second with 122. Katie Sobczak finished sec­ ond individually and Sarah Flegel was third to lead the Scots to victory Pete Parbel. running in the boys' individual run finished second, eight seconds behind Fruitport's Tom Chorny, al 16:17. No. 303 I November 9, 1993 Sobczak crossed the line at 19:19. 52 seconds behind race winner Kelly Smith of Petoskey, followed by team­ mate Sarah Flegel at 19:26. Also finishing in the top 15 were Shannon Houseman in 11th place at 20:02 and Karyn Duba in 14th at 20:10. Sarah Parbel finished in 28th posi- harriars, Page 13 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer To anyone just coming into Thornapple Kellogg High School, these four senior girlss look like most of their other classmates. And they are. Except for the fact that each of the girls hail from other countries and they will be spending their senior year with host families in the TK district. Camilla Moreira is from Brazil, Susanne Pederson is from Denmark, Birte Krutz is from Germany, and Olga Grabowska is from Poland. Camilla, whose home is in Recife, Brazil, is staying with the family of Dale and Lois Byars in rural Freeport. That in itself is quite a change for her, since Recife is a large city. Both of her parents, Sylvio and Maria Dulce, are lawyers in Brazil. Camilla is the oldest in her family with a 14- year-old brother, Taiago, and an 11-year-old sister, Martha. “Our whole family went to Florida two years ago," said Camilla. “I decided then I'd like to come back.” Camilla believes that she is the first Brazilian to take part in the exchange student pro gram through Pacific Intercultural Extension. In preparation for her year, Camilla and the Byars family wrote letters and sent pic­ tures, and even talked on the telephone before she arrived in August “I felt like we were already friends,” she said. The Byars family is a little larger than Camilla’s family at home. Besides the parents, her American family includes three sisters, 15-year-old Jamie, 13-year old Holly, and 10-year-oid Nickie, and two brothers, 14-year-old Mike and 12-year-old David Besides taking a full load of seven subjects including algebra and computers, Camilla has been sharpening her English language skills. Football was a new sport for her and she particularly enjoyed Homecoming activities. Camilla wants to play, volleyball this year. Though she is only 16, she has decided that she will pro­ bably go into teaching English in Brazil. Sm Exchanga atudanta, Paga 2 In This Issue... • Shoemaker receives Caledonia DAR recognition • Caledonia Twp. backs Ehlers in Congressional primary race • Middleville planners deny rezoning request • ‘Light the Way for Holly Trolley’ to return to Gun Lake area for holidays �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 9, 1993 EXCHANGE STUDENTS, continued from frontpage’ az*!‘IAWthinkXJUa i Susanne likes having an it- i^ lit most im­ portant thing in” tie world to know English Sand com­ puters,” CamdH explained So far, her exp^ience as an exchange student has helped her toward realizing those goals Susanne Pederson, who lives on an island called Lolland in Denmark, wanted the chance to travel. She has been sponsored through the Youth For Understanding program and will have the opportunity to take several side trips that have been arranged through YFU while in the US. She will go to Toronto in February, Florida in March, and New York and Washington D C. in April Meanwhile, the home of Terry and Susan Palazzole and their family serves as her home base for the school year. EXPANSION, He said that his parcel ac­ tually was two separate parcels, which could allow the extra accessory use, but Dunn said that the township recognized them as one Commissioner Scott Veiling moved to grant the request, but after further discussion, the commission voted 6-0 to deny, slating that it did not sec the need for more square footage in an accessory building. Beryl Fisher was not present for the vote. In other business, the commission: - Held a work session on a American sister, Julie, who is also 16 as well as 14-year-old Steve, and 19 year-old Scott who is in college She is getting the chance to try her hand at different things at school. “I always wished to play tennis.” Susanne said. “I played three games and won them all.” Susanne plans to try out for either the play or the musical. too She hasn't found things to be a lot different here as com­ pared to home But. she happened upon a snake in the garden and that was a bit frightening. “We don't have snakes in Denmark.'' Something Susanne really likes is that McDonalds is close by. “We have three McDonalds front page preliminary development plan for a residential PUD propos­ ed by John Engman for 19 lots at 8321 108th Street. All lots but one meet the two-acre lot size, but VanderPloeg said he had not had time to review all the details of the plan. It will be on the agenda for the com­ mission's Nov. 15 meeting. Confirmed a Nov. 15 public hearing on the Trent Henry Meadows residential PUD at 7794 84th St. Discussed proposed changes in the township's planned mineral removal ordinance. CRAFT SHOW Barry County Fairgrounds M-37 — Hastings Saturday, Nov. 13 9 AM - 4 PM FREE ADMISSION Great Christmas Ideas Lunch Available Quilts, Wood, Ceramics Dolls and Floral Arrangements in Denmark it takes two hours to drive to the nearest one.” Susanne s family tn Den­ mark has noticed that her language is getting better, even though her parents. Helmuth and Bodil. don't speak English. She has a 16-year-old brother Knstian and an older brother Jesper who is married with two boys Hopefully, her parents will be able to come to graduation in the spring. When she returns to Den­ mark. Susanne will have two more years of school to complete “When I finish, I may be a guide or a police person.” she said Birte Krutz. who comes from Kassel. Germany. had a real change in family living when she came to stay with host family. Eric and Michelle Reyff of Middleville In Germany, it is just her and her mother. Ingrid Ahlring who is a teacher, that live together. Birte’s father. Wolfgang Krutz. who is remarried and has three other children, lives in the same area and Birte just visits. In the Reyff family, there are four children, all 10 and under. Birte has kind of become a big sister to 10-year-old Kortney. 8-year-old Niki. 6-yearold Chelsea, and 4-year-old Lee “Being in a bigger family has taken a lot of adjust­ ment." she said. “But. they are so nice and 1 like them.” Bine had a big advantage because she had spent time in the the US at different times in her life and had learned more of the Americanized English. She attended fourth grade in Seattle. Wash., where her mother was an exchange teacher. Birte also was an exchange student two years ago in New Orleans. La Though these were in dif­ ferent parts of the country, Birte’s mom had spent a year in Bay City, Mich., as an ex­ change student when she was 16. Birte has jumped right in at TK with a full load of classes. She, too, will have to go back to school for two years in Germany after completing her year here Her major areas of studyare English and biology or math In the meantime. Birte is taking the opportunity to do something she has not done before, playing in the school band Even after graduation from TK. Birte will be taking her saxophone to Florida on the school band trip. Olga Grabowska of War­ saw. Poland, feels right at home with her host family . Gary and Deborah Dutcher of Freeport. “They are a lovely family and true best friends'" said Olga. She feels very comfortable and is treated as a daughter. Olga had several reasons for becoming an exchange student including to travel, get to know the language better, and getting first hand ex­ perience learning about a dif­ ferent culture and customs. In many ways. Olga says things aren’t a lot different. In Poland, her father Stanislaw, runs a small fac­ tory and green house. Her mother Wanda is a housewife. Both Olga and her 14-yearold brother Filip have helped their father out with the flowers. Every Sunday. Olga’s fami­ ly calls her and they write as well. Another thing that has made her comfortable is the fact that she is sportsminded. Her brother plays tennis, basketball, and knows karate. Olga herself plays volleyball and her team took the junior division champion­ ship in Poland. “I’m looking forward to playing volleyball here,” she said. When she returns to Poland she may attend a university. "I want to do something ex­ citing that helps people,” Olga said. “Maybe I’ll be a stewardess of a small business owner.” For now, Olga plans to en­ joy the time spent with the Dutchers, like going horseback riding with 17-year-old “sister’’ Michelle, or just spending time with Megan and Breanne who are both in elementary school. With the holiday season coming up soon, Olga will have a chance to share some of her holiday customs with the Dutchers. One American custom that Olga will not forget has to do with weddings and the tradi tion of throwing the bridal bouquet. “I did catch the flowers’” she said. She had not known that whoever caught the bouquet was supposed to be the next to marry. And when asked if this was true. Olga just smiled. Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg On schools of choice issue I believe that what we want for our own children, we must want for all children. Schools of choice will not provide this. I would like to share with you excerpts printed in a publica­ tion of the Michigan Association of School Boards that were taken from an editorial opinion in the Oct 8 Detroit News. 1 may not agree with all points, but it should help you when you consider schools of choice for our state: “Choice is an enticing concept, but for three key reasons, most educators are unenthusiastic about schools of choice: • “Parents really don’t want them. • “Not all schools improve. • “They treat schools — thus children — differently “Parents want good public schools in their own neighborhoods. They don’t want the only 'goixi' school to be in some far-off district, only accessible via cumbersome and expensive transportation arrangements. When parents in Min­ nesota got the chance to send their children to any public schools (with transportation provided), only one percent chose to do so. “There is no evidence to suggest that schools of choice would improve the entire public school system. Experience in other states suggests that a few good magnet schools are created, but they only improve education for the few attending them. “Consider, too, that only 45 of Michigan’s 524 K-12 school districts have more than one high school and only 75 or so have more than one middle or junior high school. In many cases, the closest alternative school is miles from home. It is neither practical nor a wise use of public funds to transport kids long distances for quality programs that should be available in their neighborhood schools. “Choice is essentially a business paradigm - the idea that competition is good, the strong will survive and prosper and the weak will deteriorate and die. This may be a gixxl model for business, but does Michigan really want public policies that sanction the deaths of certain neighborhiMxi schools? “No. We want policies that treat schools equally by seeking to improve education quality at all schools. We want at-risk students at poor neighborhood schools to have the same quality of education available to students in Michigan's most affluent neighborhoods and school districts. That’s real education equality for all school children in Michigan. “The Michigan Association of School Boards actually sup­ ports public schools of choice on a cooperative and voluntary basis between school districts. But the legislature and the governor should be focusing their energies on more critical, fundamental reforms. That’s the only way Michigan's new school system will lead the nation. “Any new system must be based on five principles: • “Put children first. Protect equal education, help at risk children, improve performance for all children. • “Provide stable, adquate, predictable and equal funding — replace the $6.9 billion public schools lost when property tax was eliminated, provide a basic grant for all students ad­ justed for local needs and offer local funding options • “Reduce and control costs and enforce real penalties for illegal school employee strikes. • “Improve and promote excellence by involving parents, paying for professional training and development for teachers and providing incentives for innovation. • “Allow communities to shape education programs through locally elected school boards accountable to their communities.” Gun Lake Women s Club to meet Nov. 15 The evening meeting of the General Federation of Women's Club-Gun Lake area will be held Monday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 Chief Noon day Road, Gun Lake. Pat Wilde will talk about “Staying Healthy After 35." An\ women in the greater Gun Lake area is invited to attend. For more information, call 672-5638 Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 9, 1993 I Page 3 Caledonia graduate receives special accounting awards Caledonia Lions names Gless, Fairbrother ‘Lions of The Year5 Officers of the Caledonia Lions Club named Harold Gless and Bud Fairbrother os Lions of the Yeor for 1992 and 1993. respectively. Gless joined the Lions 20 years ooo and holds the longest active membership in the group. Fa.rbrother was recognized for his hard work in many Lions' projects. Club president Nelson Ruehs presented the awards. Harold Gless, left, was named the 1992 Lion of the Year by Caledonia Lions of­ ficers. Presenting Gless with his plaque is Lions President Nelson Ruehs. Caledonia High School graduate Anne M Baar's per­ formance on the May 1993 Michigan Uniform CPA Ex­ amination has earned her the Michigan Association of Cer­ tified Public Accountants’ (MACPA) William A. Paton Award Baar shares this award with Muskegon resident Marc T. McCurry. Baar, now a Grand Rapids resident, graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration, ac­ counting. in June 1992. She received the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key for the highest grade point average of graduating business majors in 1992. She is working on her master's of business ad ministration, also at Grand Valley, and is employed at Mazda Great Lakes Grand Rapids She is the daughter of Joe and Arlene Yarrington of Caledonia. The MACPA presents the William A. Paton Award to first-time candidates who pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA exam in Michigan at one time and receive the highest grade. Established in 1961, the award recognizes the con­ tributions of the late Universi­ ty of Michigan Accounting Professor Emeritus William A. Paton to the accounting profession. Baar also earned the Elijah Watt Sells Award With High Distinction from the American Institute of Cer­ tified Public Accountants (AICPA). The Sells Award is presented by the AICPA to CPA candidates across the na non who take all four sections of the CPA exam at one time and receive the highest grades For the May 1993 CPA exam. 133 certificates for performance with high distinction were awarded More than 66.000 candidates sat for the exam. Both awards were presented at the MACPA Fall Accoun­ ting Conference Wednesday. Sept. 29. at the University of Michigan. Anne M. Barr Family Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 |r\ We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment __ available Monday-Saturday. r V* V pl p IL/^\J 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia - on M-37 in the new State Farm Bklg just north of the light I^YourChristmas up! Caledonia Lions president Nelson Ruehs presents Bud Fairbrother, left, the award as the 1993 Lion of the Year. 0 TK annual craft show to be in Lowell Nov. 20 Those who have attended any of the LCTK Community Education Department Consortium annual craft shows will want to mark Nov. 20 on their calenders. That Saturday from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. will offer the latest ideas in crafts for the holiday season. The site of the craft show has been changed to the Middle School in Lowell, but everything else is the same. With about 80 booths Prompt insurance service for: • Auto • Home • Farm • Life • Business • IRAs Call today Making your future more predictable featuring different crafts, as well as the latest in trends in gifts and decorations, the gymnasium at the Loweli Middle School will be packed with ideas for Christmas as well as items for any occasion. A lunch wil be served, and a raffle will be held. The prizes to be raffled are two handmade quilts, a Meijer gift certificate and a boom box. Tickets for the raffle can be purchased at any of the LCTK Community Education Departments or at the door. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Pay off Christmas ’94 in advance Next Christmas, while everyone else watches the bills mount, you II see the dividends of your Christmas Club account. Advance planning really pays off. Open your 94 Chriatmaa Clmb accoant today! Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville RrS»ATE All 3 locations open all day, Mon.-Fri. and till Noon Sat Jim Couchenour 1611 S Hanover St.. Suite 112, Hastings Ph. 945-3443 BINGO Pwt #305 American 9545 Cherry VaHey. Caledonia * EARM BUREAU ^INSURANCE r 0- • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6.30 p.m. m.. 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA LtMOLR ITw. 111 . 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON) MIDDLEVILLE I DUTTON 891-8113 698-63371795-3361 j-“ m—« WWl �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 9. 1993 Parent-teacher conferences planned for Nov. 11-18 Veteran’s Day observance planned locally The’ annual remembrance of the auapenaion of hoslililiea in World War 1 75 Years of Service to ‘ and Country will be held in Middleville on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Middleville VFW Post 7548 will lead a march from the hall to the bridge over the Tbomapple River where a brief ceremony will be held to acknowledge the contributions made by veterans in the service of their country . A prayer will be given, as well as a 21 gun salute. A wreath will be thrown into the river to honor those who served on the water, to the strains of a bagpipe. The public is invited to the observance. Formerly known at Armistice Day since Nov. 11, 1918, the name was changed to Veteran's Day in 1954. The teaching staff of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School will conduct parent-teacher conferences in the high school gymnasium Wednesday, Nov. 17 and Thursday. Nov. 18. from 5 to 8 p.m High school classes will be in regular session from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15.p.m. on both conference days. School will be dismissed at 10:40 a m. Friday. Nov. 19. and on Wednesday. Nov. 24. If parents find it difficult to attend the conferences during the scheduled times, they are asked to call the high school office (795-3394)..and a more convenient appointment will be arranged Report cards and grades will be distributed to parents at the conferences. Correction — The Caledonia Community Education Craft Bazaar was held Saturday. Nov. 6. A headline in last week s Sun and News incorrectly gave the date as Nov. 16. We apologize for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused our readers and the Caledonia Community Education staff LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45a.m., 1100a m fc 6 00p.m. WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer i Bible Study 7:00 p m. 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, leffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs 9:45a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45 p.m. .9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Sunday School............. Sun. Morning Worship. Evening Service........... Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8 30 am to 9.30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am - Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 1100 am to 12 00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided tn the 11:00 service 1 Timothy 4:12 Sunday Morning Worship ..9:30 a.m. (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ,11:10a.m. Sunday School.................................... ..6:30p.m. Sunday Evening Service..................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..............................5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday Worship Services Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning services, Cvaway Si. puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School........................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” For information call: 891-8119 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family 708 West Main Street Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 10:00 a m ,11:15 a.m. ..6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED 5:00 p.m 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and .Adult Classes o91 -oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday Evening Mass CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 6984252 Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Cod s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8:30a.m Sunday School 9’45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Sunday Mass WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 111 Church Street 'The Church everybody s someoody . and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................930 am. Sunday Momng Worstvp...................... 10 30 am Sunday Evening Wonrap........................ 600 p.m. Wea Miowee* Prayer i Bote Study....... 7 00 p m GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Nixmday Road (at Gun luskc) Wayland. Michigan 4934M • 795-7903 Barrier Free ' Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m Middleville Worship.........................11 00 a m. Wednesday. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 6 <M> p m Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School................. 9:30 a m. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service............. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock "God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday Scnoc. Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee 1000 a_m 1100 a.m 600 p.m. Phone 795-7076 (The OOlrl (Uimt rlljodi#t (Hlpirch 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............11 00 a m Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7 00 p.m. Rcrde Ballard, Pastor - 868-6437 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whrtncyville Ave. Church School, * <2Sunday......................... 10 fX) a.m hip 11 (JO a rn J 5 Evening Worship....... 6:00 p.m Wed Fellowship....... 7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 < �Rider-Gates united Maloney ■ Good wed Wilcoxes to observe golden anniversary Lois ond Arnold Wilcox will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 20, with an open bouse, given by their family, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cunningham's Acre in Lake Odessa (on M-50 about two miles west of Lake Odessa). They were married on Dec. 6, 1943. They hove one son, Allen ond Joyce Wilcox of Lake Odessa: two daughters, Dole and Annette Cole of Hostings and Gary and Diane Bushman of East Tawas; four grandchildren ond three great-grandchildren. Wedding vows were ex­ changed June 19 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church by Tamara Mane Rider and Floyd Edwin Gates Jr The bride is the daughter of John and Pamela LeMieux of Hastings and the late Ray­ mond Rider The groom is the son of Floyd and Joyce Gates of Hastings. The ceremony was per­ formed by the Rev. Charles P. McCabe III Music was pro­ vided by organist John Hoyer. The bride was given in marnage bv her grandfather. Leo W Barth Maid of honor was Kathym A. Porter. Bridesmaids were Lena J Bolton and Yvon Z. Roush The flower girl was Lindsey M Service, niece of the groom. The groom’s best man was Michael A Stout. Groomsmen were Michael W. Gates, brothers of the groom, and Keith B. Eyre Ring bearer was Ryan M. Service, nephews of the groom. Ushers were Kurt Aurand and Andy S. Roush. Mary Barth, aunt of the bride, served as mistress of ceremonies. The bride is employed as manager at Wilson’s Suede and Leather. The groom received a degree in political science, Burghdoffs to mark golden anniversary An open house honoring the 50th wedding onniversory of Orville and Dorothy Burghdoff will be Saturday, Nov. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 1240 W. State Rood, Hostings. The event will be hosted by their children, Kathy and John Mugridge and Bill and Mary Burghdoff. They also have eight grandchildren and four great­ grandchildren. No gifts, please. Friends ond relatives are invited. --------- ------------COUPON I Dried Flowers Beautiful j arrangements and bunches for your own design. — Also Christmas Decorations | i 'ii —’ A • 10% Off • g ANY ARRANGEMENT With This Ad. 698-8221 Knotts Greenhouse 3422 76th St. S.E. Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave OPEN Thun k Fri 9~t> Sat. 9-3 Through Nov. 24th. o o o pre-law. from Michigan State University. 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She was raised in Missouri and attended schools there. She was married to William Byars in 1927. She then married Merle Vanderhoff in 1937. Both husbands are deceased. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Vanderhoff was a member of the Hastings Assembly of God and a long time volunteer for the Commission on Aging. She lived in Middleville for the past two years, previously living in Freeport, Hastings, Otsego, Grand Rapids and Missouri. Mrs. Vanderhoff is survived by granddaughter and husband, Norma and Robert James Pratt of Hastings; grand­ son and wife, Dale and Lois Byars of Freeport; seven great grandchildren; one sister; one brother; several nieces and nephews and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, James Byars. Funeral services were held Friday, November 5 at the Assembly of God in Hastings with Reverend James Camp­ bell officiating. Burial at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Home of Hope or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. He is survived by his wife, Eunice; daughter, Mary & Stephen Antecki of Caledonia; son, Frank A. Bouwens of Alto; grandchildren, Maria and Steven; mother, Grace Bouwens of Alto; brother, Seymour and Carol Bouwens of Freeport; sisters, Ruth Hollinshead of Alto, Jean and Chris Fahrni of Clarksville, Verne and Kenneth Goff of Lowell; mother-in-law Ila Rogers of Caledonia; sistersin-law and brothers-in-law: Phyllis Rogers, Vern and Rite Deleeuw, Ronald and Rosalie Shook, Darwin and Patty Rogers, Bruce and Joy Rogers, all of Caledonia, Jack and Shir­ ley Janose of Middleville, Karl and Sally Biggs of Florida, Joyce Rogers of Arizona, Patrick and Marlene Rogers of California; several aunts, uncles, nephews, and nieces. Funeral services were held Friday at Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mark Beers of Gaines United Brethren Church officiating. Burial at Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions •may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Frank Bouwens— ALTO- Frank Bouwens, 72, of 6520 Alden Nash, South­ east, Alto, passed away Tues­ day, November 2, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. Mr. Bouwens was bom on June 21, 1921 in Caledonia Township, the son of Corne­ lius and Grace(Postma) Bouwens. He was a farmer. Mr. Bouwens was mamed to Eunice L. Rogers. Acrylic Nails - FULL $25°° “Thee Place for TANNING and NAILS” 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro's Pizza In Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 a m. to 8 p.m.; Open at 8 a.m. Saturday STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! • Auto • Life • Health » Home • Business • investment Richard J. Choryan, O.D. Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E. Main St, Caledonia, Ml 891*9224 891-9294 Sarah Shoemaker third place, respectively. The National Good Citizen will receive a $5,000 scholar­ ship and an engraved silver Paul Revere bowl. The daughter of Stephen and Laura Shoemaker of Caledonia. Sarah has par­ ticipated in Student Congress, the high school chapter of SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving), the CHS School Improvement Team and her church youth group She is a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society and has received the school’s Welcome... Shawn Burnett . . .our new stylist with 16 years experience in cosmetology. — and — Chris Lewis .salon co-ordinator. Heidi Lynne Servis and Shawn Michael McManaway were married Aug. 28 at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Alto. Parents of the bride and groom are Jerry and Linda Servis of Caledonia and Ed and Bev McManaway of Hastings. Maid of honor was Beth Morris, friend of the bride. Best man was Steve Smith, friend of the groom. Bridal attendants were Kathee McManaway, the groom’s sister, and Heidi Blough, friend of the couple. Groomsmen were Chad Ser­ vice, the bride’s brother, and Marv Blough, friend of the couple. Mike Dragoo and Randy Hayes served as ushers. Master and mistress of ceremonies were cousins of bride, Mark and Karen Servis of Flint. Guest book was at­ tended by Jacquie Daniels. Sue McManaway attended gift table. Minister Robert Onan of­ ficiated and Sara Batdorff, grandmother of the bride, pro- vided the organ music. The couple honeymooned in Shop Now for Christmas and Save! 20-50% Off > STOREWIDE Ladies' & Men's Clothing jewelry & Accessories • 891-1591 NEW EXTENDED HOURS: Mon Fri 9-9. Sat 9-7 the Poconos and now reside in Hastings. BEAT THE CROWDS! The VILLAGE STYLIST 134 E. Main St., Caledonia academic awards each year. Math is her favorite subject area. After graduation. Sarah plans to attend college, and said she is considering a possi­ ble career in education. ‘ Sarah is a very positive person to have in our school." said CHS Principal Tonya Porter “She works hard on all projects she is involved with, and she particularly has done so much in our Student Congress. “She has many leadership skills." Service ■ McManaway united • 891-4040 Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. The Caledonia High School faculty has chosen senior Sarah Shoemaker to represent CHS in the 1993 Good Citizen Award, sponsored each year by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The award is based on demonstrated leadership, dependability, service and patriotism. Shoemaker now is eligible for the state Good Citizen competition, in which 10 finalists will be chosen by a non-DAR panel of judges. Each local winner can vie for state honors by submitting a completed questionnaire and an essay to the state panel, along with a picture, a transcript of grades and a let­ ter of recommendation from someone close to the student, such as a minister or a 4-H leader. The state judging panel will award eight $75 runner-up scholarships, a $150 secondplace scholarship and a $500 scholarship to the state winner. All DAR winners and their parents will be invited to at­ tend a February reception, and the state honorees will be announced at that time. The state winner will go on to compete with winners from other states for seven divi­ sional awards of $250 each. Three national winners will be awarded $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships for second and Located in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 891-1583 OPEN Mon Tues & Sat 106 layaway �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 9, 1993 / Page 7 Students enjoy a 'taste' of Michigan Caledonia Elementary group provides food for thought 1 Parents joined their children for a special Taste of Michigan recipe sampling party. Each student hod to find a recipe with his or her food product os an ingre dient. Parents helped prepare the dishes for the Michigan potluck, which was set up in the Caledonia Elementary hall. (Photo courtesy Sue Siler.) Caledonia Elementary fourth-graders mode colorful posters about M‘c^'9an food products they studied. Here. Nicole Drake (left), Stacey Jenema and Bobbi Meyer display the informative posters they created for the Taste of Michigan unit. % by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Peaches, apples, strawber­ ries, blueberries, cherries... Michigan’s bounty is famous and flavorful. Most people would promptly think of these mouth-watering fruits as among the most important "tastes" of Michigan, forget­ ting, perhaps, about products like corn flakes, ketchup, milk and sugar beets. Caledonia Elementary fourth-graders, however, not only studied about lots of Michigan products, but also sampled them during their "Taste of Michigan" the­ matic unit. Teachers Sue Siler and Shelli Abel chose the harvest season not only to introduce students to the edible prod­ ucts of Michigan, but also to introduce them to research, speaking skills and the use of a visual aid to help convey information. Abel explained that each student chose an edible prod­ uct grown or produced in Michigan, and then become an expert on that product. The student had to know where in the state the product is grown or made, why it flourishes there and how long it takes for it to grow or be ready to sell. The fourth-graders also had to know in which food group their product belongs, what it is used for and whether it is exclusive to Michigan. Having to answer these questions kept the students from simply copying mate­ rial out of the encylopedia, Siler explained. "They learned that some products require certain kinds of soils, for instance. They also learned a lot about the ethnic heritage of our prod­ ucts, because some foods were grown here because those were the things grown by their ancestors in Europe," added Abel. Besides the research, the students had to apply their knowledge by finding and bringing to school a recipe in which that product was an ingredient. These recipes were shared not only with the other stu­ dents, but also with parents, who were invited to a special "Taste of Michigan" sampler Oct. 25. Tables set up in the hall between the two class­ rooms groaned with all kinds of food dishes, each of which represented a Michigan prod­ uct. Recipes were available for each of the dishes prepared. Before the feast, however, each of the students had to prepare a short paper on the product and give an oral ex­ planation to the class, using a visual aid. "I was really impressed with the creativity the stu­ dents used with their visual aids," commented Abel. "They brought in posters, used the overhead (projector), made videos and brought in samples of their products. A student who was giving a re­ port on milk even had her fa­ ther bring in one of their Velvet Flannelette Shirt Flannel (Reg. & Heavy) Pendleton Wool (solid & piaw) | HULST CLEANERS PICK UP STATION outstanding." Both Siler and Abel said the students’ parents were very helpful, too. and that in several cases, making videos or preparing the recipes turned into nice family pro­ jects. The unit also gave the two teachers a chance to evaluate their students’ writing and language skills before parents arrived for parent-teaclK’r con­ ferences last week. "I was so pleased with the amount of knowledge we all gained," said Abel. "We learned how ice cream 218 E. State St., Hastings s* 9-530 and cheese are made, for in­ stance, and we learned about the different cultures of peo­ ple who settled Michigan. "We had many students who had never seen a sugar beet before, and many more who had never been that close to the real source of the milk they kind of take for granted." The kids agreed that the tasting party was the best part of the unit, and their teachers hinted that there will be a "tastefully" produced fol­ lowup to the fall food festi­ val. Get a loan with a 90-Day No Payment Ban. Now you don’t have to wait to get what you need. With our convenient new payment plan you can take out a loan today and not make any payments for up to three months! You can use Old Kent's 90-Day No Pay Plan to buy a car,* a snowmobile, motorcycle, remodel the house or plan something special for the holidays. 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"In working on life skills, for instance, learning to feel comfortable in front of a group, and learning to com­ municate information to a group, are really important. "Overall, I think the stu­ dents seemed to enjoy the ac­ tivities, and I know I was very pleased with their work. They produced beautiful col­ lages of Michigan products, and some their posters were �Page-8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 9. 1993 Jennifer Holdredge works in Tanzania Caledonia teen gets glimpse of life in Third World country Mime and music were two of the ways Jennifer Holdrege and her Teen Mission team communicated the Christian message to the people of Tanzania. Here Jen­ nifer poses with some of her fans. 4 4 I cried because I couldn’t believe how they have to live. There is food, but the people can’t afford to buy it, so they eat ? mostly grains. ’ Students who work on the mission teams must adapt to life in the country they visit. Jennifer had to learn to do her laundry by hand, for instance. The girls also had to wear skirts all the time, because that is traditional in Tanzania. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Jennifer Holdredge said she cried when she got to Tanzania “The people there are so poor." she said. “I cried because I couldn't believe how they have to live. There is food, but the people can’t afford to buy it, so they eat mostly grains." Jennifer said her six-week stay in Africa last summer as part of a Teen Mission Inter­ national team changed the way she thinks about life. “It changed my point of view completely because I was moving out of what 1 was comfortable with." said the 14-year-old teenager "You realize a lot of things, like how fast life goes by. And FITNESS FOR YOU... Q p< Held at Page Elementary *35 for 10 Classes If you are paying per class, the cost is $4 ^CQ — SCHEDULE — WEDNESDAY Aerobics 6:30 MONDAY Power Step 6:30 THURSDAY Power Step 6:30 2oCQ SORE FEET I ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! 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Tanzania is one of the east African countries where camp," where they learned Moscow, they stayed at the AIDS first was diagnosed, and team skills, songs, mime and site of a former Communist which has been devastated by puppetry. They also spent boys camp, and she thought time getting in shape physical­ the people there seemed the disease. unhappy and gruff. Jennifer said her group also ly, Jennifer said. “But maybe it was just did evangelistic work, using Her group consisted of 26 mime and music. students from all over the because of the rain," she “We performed every day U.S. and one from Germany. added. Students who want to par­ The students stayed with a all over the area, in marketplaces and streets, and Presbyterian pastor, right next ticipate on one of the TMI ex­ periences must raise their own we visited churches every door to his church, but they learned to do their laundry by funding, said Jennifer’s mom, Sunday. “The people all would stop hand, take cold showers and Dori. Costs vary, depending on and see what we were doing. generally make do without the where in the world the student “A lot of people accepted amenities of home. God. and we would give their After their six weeks in would like to work, but most addresses to the pastor so he Tanzania, the group flew to trips plus expenses cost bet Moscow, for their “debrief­ ween $2,000 and $3,000 could contact them." Before flying to Africa, ing" and a chance to relax TMI helps the students with suggestions on how to find however, the students spent before returning home two weeks in Florida at “boot “It’s Idnd of a transition." sponsors, and Jennifer said she was funded by family, Jennifer explained. While in Russia, the friends and her church “There’s a lot to it.” said students saw the sights, like Red Square and the Kremlin, Dori Holdredge. “There’s the shots and you but the real purpose of the "debrief” session is to have to get cleaning supplies, discuss how to "come down” just everything that might be from the spiritual high of the needed “In Jennifer’s case, there mission work and get involved again in churches and youth weren’t going to be any stores to buy the things she might groups at home. The students also learn tips have forgotten." The students did get to do on preparing presentations on some shopping in Moscow, their mission experience. Jennifer said that while in but the experience is very dif- ferent than in the States. Jen nifer said. “You had to pay first, then you shop." she explained She said she would be hap py to answer questions about her experience in Tanzania and with TMI. 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We re proud of youl Dad & Wendy! J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency ' Our Policy it Service" 497 Arlington Sf.(M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 w Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ^uto-fhenm hturancr �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 9, 1993 I Page 9 HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI* HWI « HWI « HWI • HWI • HWH.X Sikkema, Steil six votes apart as local runner-ups Caledonia Twp. backs Ehlers in Congressional primary race by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Republican State Senator Vem Ehlers of Grand Rapids swept all three Caledonia Township precincts on his way to victory in the Third Congressional District primary race Nov. 2. According to township officials, about 30 percent of the registered Caledonia voters turned out last Tuesday to help decide who will run against Democrat Dale Sprik and Independent Dawn Krupp in the Dec. 7 special election to fill the Congressional seat held by the late Paul Henry. I lenry died July 31 of brain cancer. Ehlers was the overall Re­ publican winner throughout the Third District, defeating seven other GOP hopefuls. The vote in Caledonia generally mirrored the district-wide outcome except for the strong showing of candidate Glen Steil in this area. While Steil came in a distant fourth in the district­ wide balloting, Caledonia voters put him in third place, only six votes behind runnerup Kenneth Sikkema. (See chart) Candidates Marge Byington and Mike Maxfield were the other two significant vote-getters in the Caledonia area, with Thomas Heintzelman, Richard Dean and Dave VerMeulen each gathering just scattered votes throughout the township. Sprik ran unopposed on the Democratic ticket, and 46 Caledonia Democrats cast their votes for him, along with 7,000 other party faithful across the district. Ehlers, 59. was a long­ time Kent County Commissioner before serving in the State House of Representatives (1983-85) and then as a State Senator since 1985. Sprik, 55, is an attorney and senior partner of the law firm Sprik and Anderson. This will be his fourth congressional bid. Krupp. 51, also is an attor­ ney, and a member of Ross Perot's organization, United We Stand. Caledonia Hardware 9960 Caledonia Township Primary Results U.S. House of Representatives • Third Congressional District November 2, 1993 Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Total 98 141 381 We have everything you need to complete your painting project. Kenneth Sikkema 142 84 73 239 SALE ENDS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1993 Glenn Steil Marge Byington 103 64 82 58 45 48 18 233 179 96 2 3 5 1 72 70 30 1 3 0 2 2 8 7 4 13 46 405 1193 REPUBLICANS Vernon Ehlers Mike Maxfield P. Richard Dean Thomas Heintzelman Dave VerMeulen DEMOCRATS Dale Sprik 22 11 468 320 Petitions available for Middleville Village Council positions Any Middleville village resident who would like to take a more active role in the village government may want to consider running for a council position. The terms of all but two of the Village Council trustees ---- OPEN HOUSE ---Sunday, November 14th, 1 to 4 PM 210 W. MAIN STREET D2M1. MIDDLEVILLE A 3 bed room. 1 '4 both classic. Origi­ nal solid oak wide trim cove molding. French doors, hard­ wood floors, antique fireplace A mantel, oak built-ins in FDR plus Home Warranty. Possible commercial. Coll Mary, 948 3010 — HOME OF THE WEEK — 12 Ml Spocious MIDDLEVILLE bocks up to woods. Sliders to deck 3 bedrooms. 1’> baths and full finished basement. Tastefully remodeled. Call Deb. 623 8357 02M3. SHELBYVILLE BRADLEY AREA RANCH HOME w 3 bed rooms. I S bath on 5 acres of land Has 2 outbuildings one large enough lor horses & fenced Coll Joyce 7^2 6334 H2M1. HASTINGS Cory 3 plus bedroom 1' » story home Has Home Warranty, updated electrical 2 cor garage & fenced-in yard. Priced below assessed value. Coll Koren 230 0266 toll free 02M2. DORR Sharp 2 yr old 4 BR ranch. Cathedral ceiling in LR oak trim, open stairway to Coll Joyce 792 6334 J2M1. PAYNE LAKE Quohty 8 yr. old chalet wr 106 front­ age Breothtokmg view prof landscaping A w o finished rm., 3 baths A 2 i cor garage Coll Deb 623 8357 “SERVICE is our business... Real Estate is our PRODUCT!" □ cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* 4? L=} will be expiring. Positions that will need to be filled either by re-electing the incumbent or filling the position with someone else in­ clude village president, presi­ dent pro tern, clerk, treasurer and three trustees. Lon Myers is Current presi­ dent. Jim Oliver is president pro tem, Cheryl Hooper is village clerk and Gary Rounds is treasurer. The three trustees whose terms are expiring are held by Jim French. John Mugridge and Ed Schellinger. Anyone running, including incumbents, must file a peti­ tion by the end of November. More information should be available after the Village Council meeting tonight (Tuesday, Nov. 9). ____ Purolator each Furnace Air Filters trap debris to keep furnace running efficiently. 430082/(0-24) 430073/(0-24) 430037/(0-24) All-Purpose Rust & Stain Remover. Use on laundry, tools, porcelain, toilets. 18 ounce. 403735/kmmxi-in 5 Pound 419782/iomnu-6) 9.97 Minus-20 Gallon Windshield Wash is safe for all finishes. Protects to -20°F. 574248 WASH, WINDSHIELD (t>-240) Floor Diffuser. 2Vi" x 12" diffuser with heavy gauge steel face. Easy to operate valve. 413502 hor br i um 4"xl0 413573 150R-8Rd 10 3.44 DO-IT-YOURSELF SAM 2"x 60 Yards Silver Duct Tape. Cloth tape is self-adhesive, airtight & water­ proof. Use on heating & air condition­ ing ducts. 4Q5244 405248-SIH 24> Caledonia Hardware 9960 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD on M-37 just north of 100th Street 891-9255 Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 5 HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 9, 1993 Zoning commission adds recording secretary Middleville planners deny rezoning request by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission last week voted to deny a rezoning request for property at 419 Third St., but approved a per­ mit for a home occupation. The rezoning request, made by Bob Lucas and Kevin Suiderski. was to change from multiple family residen­ tial (R-3) to central business district (C-I). This particular parcel had just been rezoned in January of this sear from light in­ dustrial (C-2). The rezoning would have allowed for the opening of a retail bridal shop No one representing the two men came to the public hear­ ing and no additional informa­ tion was available. The commission recom­ mended that the rezoning re­ quest be denied Eldon Newmyer. chairman of the commission, said that the village master plan in­ dicates that as much residen­ tial as possible needs to be kept along M-37. The recommendation will be sent to the Village Council for final action The commission also ap­ proved a permit for a mail­ order book store as a home occupation The request was made by William Crisher. who will operate the business from his home at 833 Greenwood. Crisher said that his business would not create ad­ ditional traffic other than that of UPS. The permit was OK'd restrictions. Present at last Tuesday's meeting was Marge Loew, who will be serving as recor­ ding secretary for the Plann­ ing Commission. Loew had served as a com­ missioner and the secretary for Planning and Zoning for six years until she resigned in 1990 when she moved out of the village. Newmyer said he feels that commission records need to fully reflect actions taken and can be used for public record in the future. “I know that Marge will do a fine job,” Newmyer said. Deer Hunters Widows Shopping trip’ planned Marge Loew, who was active on the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission in the past, will be serving as recording secretary. For those the deer hunters left behind. Caledonia Com­ munity Education is sponsor­ ing a shoppping trip Saturday. Nov. 13. to the Gurnee Mills Shopping Center in Wisconsin. More than 175 stores are located in the center, in- Charter Township of Caledonia County of Kent, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 15, 1993, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Thomas Fischer for an ordinance amending the Zon­ ing Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the follow­ ing described lands from the PMR Planned Mineral Removal District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Trent Henry Meadows Planned Unit Devel­ opment: The East 66 feet of the North 14 of the Northeast 14 of Sec­ tion 22; the West 57.9 rods of the North 83 rods, Section 23, EXCEPT the North 332.4 feet thereof, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan; and also so as to rezone the following-described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Trent Henry Meadows Planned Unit Development: That part of the NE 14, Section 22, and that part of the NW 14, Section 23, T5N, R10W, described as: BEGINNING at the NW corner of Section 23; thence S00*4r31”E 332.40 feet along the West line of said NW 14, Section 23; thence N89*33’24”E 955.35 feet along the South line of the North 332.4 feet of said NW %; thence S00e4T31”E 1037.10 feet along the East line of the West 57.9 rods of said NW 14; thence S89*33’24”W 955.35 feet along the south line of the North 83 rods of said NW V4; thence N00*41’31”W 50.90 feet along the West line of said NW 14 and the Easterly line of Riverland Ranch to the NE comer of Lot 10, Riverland Ranch; thence S89*28’36”W 1325.50 feet along the Northerly line of Riverland Ranch; thence N00*39’21” W 468.78 feet along the East line of Lot 5, Riverland Ranch to the NE comer of said Lot 5; thence N00*39’21”W 390.66 feet along the West line of the NE 14 of the NE 14, Section 22; thence N89#39 00”E 1258.96 feet; thence N00*41’31”W 459.73 feet; thence N89*31 ’24”E 66.00 feet along the North line of the NE 14, Sec­ tion 22 to the place of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment. Dated: October 15, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA eluding Spiegel's, Marshall Field’s, Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. The bus will leave the Com­ munity Ed Building at 7 a m and return at about 11 p.m. The $38 per person cost for the trip includes coffee and rolls served on the bus. Reservations may be made by calling the Community Ed office at 891-8117. Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Octobar 27. 1993 Meeting called to order by Supervisor London. All members and five visitors present. London read letter and resolu­ tion from Township attorney re: YSAC et al v. Yankee Springs. Motion mode and carried to ac­ cept resolution. Meeting adjourned. Harvey E. Vander Bee, (200) Clerk I was encouraged to see the latest edition of U.S. News and World Report which ranked Michigan as having the 10th strongest economic recovery in the country. When it comes to new business growth, we rank number one. This is encouraging news, especially when compared to the dark days of the late 1970s and early 80s when jobs were leav­ ing in droves. Since August of 1991. 11.2 percent of all new jobs created in the nation have been created in Michigan. This equals 338,000 new jobs. And, for the first time ir. more than 25 years, our unemployment rate has consistently been below the national average. All of these figures are encouraging because they show that Michigan is on the right track. They also demonstrate that cut­ ting taxes and needless government red tape spurs economic growth. During the 1980s, Michigan government embarked on a pattern of rapid growth, fueled by higher taxes But as government grew, private enterprises, whether the Big Three or small farms, suffered. The Legislature, through bipartisan cooperation during the past three years, has worked to reduce our tax burden In 1991. we passed a property tax freeze that saved homeowners $400 million. In 1992, we reduced the single business tax to give the State’s 85,000 small businesses a shot in the arm. And. earlier this year, we eliminated the inheritance tax. saving taxpayers an average of $95 million in the first year. A budget that was in the red by $1 billion in 1991 is now fiscally responsible and balanced. The fruits of our efforts have come full circle. But there is still more to accomplish. As you are well aware, the Legislature is working on a plan to find a better way of fun ding our schools and preparing them for the 21st century In the end, we will have a more equitable and quality educational system, a less burdensome and disparate tax system, and a net tax cut. We need all of this if we are to continue down the road of growth and prosperity. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP SPECIAL COMBINED BOARD MEETING October 19, 1993 Meeting called to order by Supervisor London. All members of Township Bdbrd, Planning Commission, ZBA and six visitors present. Planning Commission chair­ man Worsham lead reading and discussion of MASTER PLAN BASIC LAND USE (rev. 1992). Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE I Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) forthcoming. Meeting adjourned Harvey E. Vander Bee Clerk (201) BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION USED EQUIPMENT TO BE SOLD ON SEALED BID ITEM DESCRIPTION 1970 2000D International, Combination Lowboy Tractor A Wrecker with B«xxn A 45,000 lb winch. 250 HP Cummins (Fresh) 15 Speed Fuller Transmission. 34,000 lb Rears. Good » Rubber 2 3 1979 Chevy 1 Ton 4 WD Duelly. 350 Engine, Automatic 4 10 Gears, Sial Tool Body, Air Compressor. Fair Rubber 1980 Ford F150. 2WD. 302 Engine Automatic. Cap, Fair Rubber Rockwell Mod 7V. Metal cutoff Bandsaw 5 Air-Flow 10 ft Spreader V Box (Mod) DS-10. Hyd Tailgate. Duel Motor Drive, heavy duty chain 6 (3) Gledhil! (Mod) 812S-G Tailgate Sanders with Spinners, Worm Gear Hyd Dnve, Single Ruger. 1 for parts Tift Side Mount Truck Snow Wing 8 1 Set 3 Vi ft Hyd Blaw Knox Paver Extensions 9 (2) 36 10 (1) Bedliner A Tailgate Liner for Late Model GM Full Sue Pickup 11 (2) Weaver 10 ton Floor Jacks Suction Fans with Motors A Louvers Note: All Equipment will be bid as tu Item Number tagged on piece of equipment All bids are to be sealed with Name Address. Telephone Number A Amount of Bid Item Number Bid on to be listed on both imide A outside of sealed envelope All items may be viewed at any time between 7 00 A M and 3 00 PM. Monday through Friday. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 9, 1993 I Page 11 Middleville Youth League affected Vandals damage baseball fields by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer When vandals struck at the youth baseball field in Mid­ dleville just before Halloween, more than just the fences and grounds were damaged. A section of fence in the outfield had been rammed, tire tracks crisscrossed the field, and one large track went right across the pitcher's mound “What makes this so upset ting is that most of this field was put together by volunteers using materials that were either donated or bought with money raised by the baseball players.” explained Mike Bremer, who heads up the youth league in Middleville. The vandalism was first discovered on Friday. Oct. 30, by Bremer's brother-in- law. Dave Enders The village police were called and a report was filed. The fields (there are three baseball diamonds to sene different age groups) are located in the northeast sec­ tion of Middleville on village property that was once a landfill The entrance area of the field is secured by a locked gate and a fence of heavy cable So. the vandals first had to break down the gate or pull down a section of the cable fencing. The size and the space bet­ ween the tire tread marks look like they were made with a larger vehicle, like a truck. Bremer also pointed out that the upright supports of the fence were deliberately run down. A lot of work has been done to groom the infield and the baselines. Trucking over the field has scattered and destoryed some of that. “When you look at the damage, you think that it won't take that long to repair." Bremer said But. when you add all of that time together, it's a lot.” Fortunately , most of the damage can be corrected by putting in some time. But Bremer does a large portion of the maintenance on the field and even time is hard to come by. “I don't understand why people have to destroy things.” he said. “I would rather see whoever did this come forward on their own in­ stead of waiting to be caught.” “And I'd like it if they would help fix the damage they made ” Karate Club shows at Spartan Championships The Hastings Karate Club on Oct. 31. The final results were: Donhad several members par ticipale in the Spartan Karate ny Milhans, seven and eight Championships held at MSU year olds. Novice, fourth TK wrestlers looking for cans, bottles The Thornapple Kellogg wrestling teams will have a bottle and can drive Saturday, Nov. 13, throughout the Middleville area. The teams are looking to raise money to buy warm-up suits for the varsity wrestling team. The goal is to raise $800 in the drive. Wrestlers and their families will be collecting in the area and there will be drop-off points at the high school auto mechanic garage and the Crystal Flash gas station on M-37 south of Middleville. For more information contact, Alison Middleton evenings at 795-3554. [From Our Readers Youth ball fields trashed by vandals appalling To the editor: What's going on in our town? Here's another van­ dalism letter: It the past week, two dif­ ferent vehicles, one with four very wide tires with deep treads and one smaller vehicle with narrower tires, were us­ ed to vandalize the Thornap pie Kellogg youth bseball facility on Crane Road. Ap­ proximately 80 feet of fence was knocked over and there are tire tracks around base paths, across the pitcher's mounds and through the outfields. This community has put too much time, effort and money into these ball fields for our kids, to allow some yahoos to continue to take destructive joy rides on them. We are (were?) making progress on building one of the area's finest Little League com plexes and don’t really need this kind of help If you have any information concerning this destruction of Village property, please con­ tact the Middleville Police Department. When these van­ dals are caught (and they will be caught!) 1 certainly hope that “many” hours of com­ munity service are involved in the sentencing. If a friend or relative is in­ volved and because of age. past record or whatever other reason is hesitant to contact the authorities. Thomapple Kellogg Youth Baseball would be willing to ‘work something out” before an ar­ rest and without pressing charges, if possible. Drop us a line and send it to TKYB c/o Mike Bremer. P.O. Box 472. Middleville Please help. We just want the vandalism to stop Many of you hunt in that area, your eyes and ears could really help us here. Mike Bremer President. TKYB Middleville For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA TM Hastings Reminder sparring; Paul Henry Felder. Mini Pee Week, nine and ten year olds, advanced, second in sparring; Jarrett Hill, Pee Week. 11-12 year olds. Novice, second sparring; and Darryl Tietz, Ginzo Advanc­ ed, fourth in sparring. Its not too late to start adult beginners karate If you are 12 or older the class will be on Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hasting s Middle School east gym. You may contact Steve Ekrhtinaw at 795-7155 for fur­ ther information For kids 12 and under a class is offered in self defense and karate. Beginners class will be at the Hastings Middle School east gym Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Middleville middle school on Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Lakewood on Mondays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For further information contact Nancy Hammand at 948-8245. Caledonia Community Ed. to hold children’s play Caledonia Community Education will offer the se­ cond in a series of plays for elementary aged children Tuesday. Nov. 30, in the CHS Performing Arts Center. ‘"Lighten Up’ With Thomas Edison" will be presented in two perfor­ mances. at 9:45 a.in. and 12:45 p.m. by the For A Good Time Theatre Company. Cost is $1.50 per ticket The play is open to the public, but tickets must be reserved by Tuesday. Nov. 23. at the Community Educa­ tion office. 891-8117. Future productions will in­ clude "Kid Dinosaur” in February and “Charlotte’s Web" m March Caledonia basketball standings as of Nov. 4 Tom W-L ETV Trucking.................. 4-0 4 Seasons Const................. 5-1 Great Lakes...................... 5-1 Landmark Builders .......... 5-1 Rollerama ........... 3-3 Brockers Bods Shop.......... 1-3 Hot Shots ......................... 0-3 The Relics ................... O-5 Go Blue............................. 0-6 The vandals left their tire marks all over the baseball fields including Mike Bremer, who heads up the youth baseball pro­ this one right down the center of the pitcher's gram in Middleville, surveys some of the damage caused by vandals at the diamonds. mound. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS of YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 18, 1993 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N. Briggs, Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose Number 1: To consider request from S J Vanden Berg Construction to rezone property at 1025 Payne Lake Road from Agricultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan. Legal Description: Land in the TOWNSHIP of YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY County, Michigan, described as follows. A parcel of land in the Northeast % of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 19; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes West 440.00 feet along the North section line; thence South 396.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes East 440.00 feet to East section line; thence North 396.00 feet to the place of beginning; Yankee Springs Township; also beginning at a point on the North line of Section 19, Town 3 North Range 10 West, distant South 89 degrees 54 minutes 53 seconds west 440.00 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 19; thence continuing South 89 degrees 54 minutes 53 seconds west 300.05 feet; thence south 01 degrees 11 minutes 21 seconds east 652.06 feet; thence North 57 degrees 54 minutes 01 seconds East 104.33 feet; thence North 60 degrees 03 minutes 32 seconds East 403.16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 53 seconds West 143.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 11 minutes 21 seconds West 396.00 feet to the place of beginning, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan. P.P. #0816-09-023-00 Owner of Record: S J Vanden Berg Construction 10589 Gun Lake Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose Number 2: To consider request from Philip J. Debrie to rezone property on the north side of Cobb Lake Road east of Patterson from Agricultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan. Legal Description: Land in the TOWNSHIP of YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY County, Michigan, described as follows: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH­ WEST FRACTIONAL CORNER OF SECTION 18, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, THENCE 40 RODS EAST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST % LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTI­ NUING EAST ON SAID !A LINE 330 FEET, THENCE NORTHERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES 660 FEET, THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL THROUGH TO THE FIRST MENTIONED COURSE 330 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 600 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING P.P. 08-16-018-009-20 Owner of Record: Philip J. Debrie 3614 Jewell Rd., Howell, Ml 48843 Material pertaining to the above subect may be examined at the township hall by appointment with the clerk. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers or the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed here'n Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 9, 1993 light the way for Holly Trolley’ to return to Gun Lake area J-Ad Graphics News Service The Gun Lake area again this holiday season will be lit up with brightly glowing Christmas lights last year to cheer hundreds of Holly Trolley riders on its tours. A successful contest for the most impressive decorating done with yuletide lights resulted in more homes and businesses than ever season, providing many "ohhs and ahhs” for the Holly Trolley riders. Both the lighting contest and Holly Trolley rides to view the sparkling displays will return, according to the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce. Cost for a ride on the trolley will be 50 cents. The trolley rides to view the decorations will take place on Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. Runs will be made from 6 to ■ John Bauw and Beth Nausadis. owners of Century 21 Property Centre in Caledonia, have opened a se­ cond office at 2012 28th St.. SE in Grand Rapids Formerly Century 21 Cas­ tle. the second office will help to expand the firm’s presence in the greater Grand Rapids market, with a primary focus on the southeast greater Grand Letterheads Business Cards fl Rapids area through Caledonia. As broker. Bauw bongs with him 20 years experience in the real estate industry and related fields. He has bachelor’s and master's degrees, as well as vocational building trades certification from the state of Michigan. Specializing in new home construction. Bauw is a member of the Grand Rapids Home Builders Association and worked as a builder/contractor and teacher prior to obtaining his real estate license. ^7 Middleville student receives AWMA scholarship award MORE Amy Lipscomb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lipscomb of Middleville, has won a $1.000 college scholar­ ship through the auspices of the Distributors Education Foundation (DEF) of the American Wholesale Marketers Association. Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) ^McCULLOCH PRO MAC 3505AV 16 2.1 c.i. Engine Flag-Style Chain Brakeband Guard For mote powerful operation Gear Driven Automatic Oiler • Primer Carburetor Professional style delivers even flow to bar & chain Anti-Vibration System Chrome Chain Absorbs Shock and reduces fatigue Stays Sharp longer SAVE $46.50 SAW RETAIL $ 219.95 WOODCUTTER’S KIT 26.50 $ 246.45 SPECIAL EDITION WOODCUTTER'S KIT INCLUDES s°"E $199.95 40:1 Custom Lubricant Extra Loop of Chain Sharpening Kit Work Gloves d) Engme Flag-Style Cham Brake Hand Guard Automatic and Manual Cham Oilers SAW RETAIL WOODCUTTER'S KIT S 309 95 36 00 s°rE $289.95 BOB'S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 £ Nausadis. who is a member of the Women’s Council of Realtors, has over seven years experience in the Grand Rapids real estate industry, specializing in residential and commercial real estate and relocation services. Both are members of the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors, the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors, the Michigan Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Century 21 Property Centre can be reached at 891-9201. Envelopes Brochures 7^\Wedding Invitations SPECIAL EDITION The grand prize will be $100, with gift certificates for first-. second- and third-place prizes. The Gerald Johnson family took the grand prize last year, with the David Jensen, Joe Brown and Dutch Talsma families winners of first, second and third places respectively. Caledonia Century 21 owners open G.R. office jL '' ’ 'prints place. Entry forms for the lighting contest are available at the Chamber office at 77 -124th Ave., Shelbyville. Judging for the best lighting will be held during the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3, so it will be necessary to have the lights on each evening during that week, organizers say. 10 p.m. all three evenings. Each run, following a route taking in the most spectacular lights, will last about 20 minutes. The Dec. 5 rides will begin at Circle Inn, Dec. 12 will begin al Daisy Mac's and the last tours will start from Sam's Joint. Each of the tours will begin at 6 p.m. at each 852-9377 The scholarship, which is sponsored by Spartan Stores Inc., is one of 17 awarded in a random drawing conducted at the AWMA 1993 Summer Convention in Washington. D C. this past July. Some 500 college students, sons and daughters of AWMA members, were entered in the scholarship contest. The winning student is enrolled this fall at Grand Rapids Community College as a second year student. Her father is a diesel mechanic with Spartan Stores in Grand Rapids. The American Wholesale Marketers Association represents the interest of wholesalers of candy, tobacco and allied products. The DEF supports the industry by pro­ viding educational programs, research, training and scholarships. TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Nov. 9 — Half-day for all elementaries only, (sorry about last week'). Conferences at West and Page. McFall's book fair to­ day. P.E.T. sponsored meeting with Rep. Bob Bender. 7 p.m. at the High School auditorium Everyone is invited. Nov. 10 — McFall makeup day for book fair. Nov. 11 — Half day for elementanes. dismissed at noon. Con­ ferences at W7est and Page. Craft bee at McFall, tonight's craft: barrett holder and tooth pillow . High School juniors will hear a speaker on drug education. Nov. 12 — Final day of McFall's book fair: Kermeen (T. Th). Noah (T. Th). Nisonger (T. Th) and Patterson (T. Th). Third graders to go to a CPAC performance featuring Rosenshantz (P.E.T. funded) Middle School report cards go home Nov. 13 — High School student council will be raking leaves for area senior citizens. Nov. 15 — This week is American Schools week! Hearing screening at West. Nov. 16 — Hearing screening at West. High School picture retakes. Craft bee at McFall: finger puppet and cob web duster Nov. 17 — 4th grade hearing screening. 50 students in the High School will attend local Close-Up in Grand Rapids High School parent teacher conferences. Picture retakes at Middle School. National Support Staff Day! (Have you hugged your bus driver, custodian, librarian, cook, aide. etc. today?) ***** Looking Ahead Nov. 18 — Science Alive visits West (thanks again. P E T.) Picture retakes at West and Page. Parent/Teacher conference at High School. Nov. 19 — All schools half-day (really!). Nov. 23 — Vision screening for 9th graders. Nov. 24 — Half day for all schools. Teachable Moments McFall — Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Erb’s student teacher, is planning some fun activities to go along with her multi-cultural unit, starting with Mexico — adios! West — Mrs. Wolverton’s 3rd graders are flying into birds! Mrs. DeCamp has supplied the birds, feathers, food and txxiks to teach the studens about the 4 B’s of birds. The kids can classify Aves and will soon learn about predatory birds They have eaten worms! (Not quite as bad as worms and dirt). Yum? Page — Mrs. Chausow’s and Mrs. Voss’ classes are work ing to finish up puppet shows. They will perform in the Page Multi-purpose room on Friday. Nov. 12. beginning at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Butler’s 5th grade class is now reading the novel “Racso and the Rats of Nimh,‘‘ it is a sequel to “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. " The class received letters from their Pennsylvania pen pals! A new student is in Mrs. Butler s room from Byron Center. Welcome, Johnny Mancuso! The class has just completed a unit in science on classifying living things and had their test. Mrs. Butler’s and Mrs. Van Elst s room are sharing the one place music trophy! Good job. Quote of the Week — Old Chinese proverb: Dig the well before you thirsty. is Here and^B we have what you need: Batteries TK graduate accepted into Golden Key Edward Rumbergs, a Thor­ napple Kellogg High School graduate, has been accepted into the Golden Key National Honor Society, which elects the lop 15 percent for academic grades. Rumbergs is a junior at Northern Michigan Universi­ ty. majoring in biology. The Golden Key National Honor Society is one of the nation's most dynamic col­ legiate organizations. Their objective is to unite diverse in­ dividuals while nurturing and rewarding the efforts of the top students in all disciplines The society has chartered chapters at 194 universities throughout the United States The Golden Key National Honor Society is committed to recognition, encouragement, and promotion of scholastic excellence Rumbergs is a 1991 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School 4 year, 445 cca 5 year, GP74 or 24, 625 cca s34« $■ A99 *9^ Other sizes at similar savings. STA-BIL For winter storage Starters and Alternators Anco winter wiper Blades OPEN 7 DAYS WD-40 Mon.-Fri. 8-8; Sat. 8-5; Sun. 9-3 m Western Auto > SMALL ENGINE PARTS & SERVICE On M-37 in Caledonia k/ m 891-1484 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 9, 1993 I Page 13 HARRIER CHAMPS, continued from front page — Katie Sobczak, with sock on her hands for warmth, crosses the finish line in second place, 52 seconds behind the race leader. (Photo by Sebastien Thierry) lion to finish the scoring for Caledonia at 20:38. Also running for the Caledonia girls' team, but not part of the scoring, were Beth Parbcl and Meredith Denison, who finished in 30th and 48th place, respectively. The championship was a fitting cap on a near-perfect season for the Scots, who were undefeated in dual meets this season, who never lost an invitational and who again were regional champions. Caledonia had only two se­ niors, Duba and Denison, on this season's team More than 206 runners started the 3.1-mile course which was lined by more than 1,000 spectators to watch the 30 teams compete. Finishing behind Gaylord finished in second with 122, followed by Saline with 195, Fremont with 206Petoskey 233 and O-K Gold rival Hudsonville took eighth. Fremont again won the boys' Class B meet, followed by Dearborn Divine Child, Cranbrook Kingswood, Coldwater and Gaylord. Sweet ladies beat Forest Hills Northern The Caledonia girls' basket­ ball team downed Forest Hills Northern 45-30 Thursday, and put a stranglehold on third place in the O-K Gold Conference. The "Sweet Ladies’" and the Lady Huskies both managed a decent defense in the first quarter, with Forest Hills tak­ ing a one point 7-6 lead after the first. But the Scots banged in 16 in the second and pulled away to a 22-14 halftime lead. The Lady Huskies came within three by the end of the third but were held to two points in the final quarter. Leading the Sweet Ladies was Betsie Weaver with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the game. Jodi VanderVelde and Danni Gallen each had 10 points and Gallert also had six assists to lead the team "The difference in the game,” said varsity girls' coach Mike Wilson, "was that we had Weaves." "This was her second start of the season and she had to be the MVP of the game. We ll need that kind of play from her and the rest of the team when it comes time for the playoffs." Caledonia's final home game will be against Coopersville topight (Nov. 9) and the district tournament begins next week. Insulation Pays Off BLOWN-IN INSULATION is a big home improvement that can add extra money to your savings. USE... JV Scots remain undefeated The Caledonia junior var­ sity girls' basketball team re­ mained undefeated after 18 games and clinched a first place finish in the O-K Gold Conference by defeating Forest Hills Northern, 55-32. Thursday. "I am really proud of the way the team played tonight." said coach Jon Pelletier. "This is the second conference championship in a row for the jayvee team. They have good reason to be proud of the way they have played this year." The junior Scots jumped out in front early and never gave the junior Huskies a chance. The team scored 18 points in the first quarter and cruised to a 26-18 halftime lead. They also smoked through the second half, outscoring their opponents by 15. "They came out in a twothree zone, which is what we expected," said Pellitier. "So we concentrated on hitting the three-point shots.” In the first quarter, Anne Wisner hit two and Sherri VredeVoogd and Lisa VanRyn each hit one triple. "It was quite a successful night from three-point terri­ tory," said Pelletier. The team had seven three Purple 7th graders end season 11-0 The Caledonia seventh grade purple team ended the basketball season with a perfect record of 11-0. ’’With intense defense, great passing and plenty of team work, the girls came out of the OK Blue Conference Tournament as champions. ” said coach Jen­ nifer Williamson. In the final tournament game they faced the Hamilton Hawkeyes and outscored them 29-21 Anne Olson. Liz For­ tuna. Stephanie Algera. Meghan Arrigo. Jenny Blauwkamp. Jennj DeBoer. Lisa Kaechele. Kelli DeVnes. Erin Mesecar. Sarah Sobczak were all part of this victorious team. Leading scorers for the season were Liz Fortuna. Jen­ ny DeBoer and Stephanie Algera point hits on the night. leading scorer for the ju­ nior Scots was VanRyn with 18 points. She hit two threepointers on three attempts and was 8 for 11 from the floor in what Pellitier called a night of "shooting the lights out." VanRyn also lead the team with five rebounds. Pelletier said he is always amazed when "the shortest girl on the floor is in there scrapping with girls much taller than her and able to bring down more rebounds than anyone else." Mindy Smith also brought down five rebounds and added to her yearly total of 92. Smith also had eight points. Wisner had nine points on the triples and Keri Reefer had six points. Smith and VanRyn had five deflection apiece in the game, which Pelletier says is an important statistic because the number reflects how well the defense is moving and following the ball, and how well the girls are keeping their arms moving and blocking passes. 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Middleville garnered 36 of 42 possible points. Coach Larry Seger said he was happy with the play of the varsity team and looks forward to next year with a re­ turning first singles state semi-finalist and several other players who will be moving into higher positions on the team. Returning will be first sin­ gles Erin Wolverton, who this year was 8-0 in the conference and won the Hastings, Middleville. Plainwell, Allegan and O-K Blue tournaments. She was runner-up in the regionals and was named to the all­ conference first team. Wolverton lost to the stale's No. 1 seed. Isaura Taylor of Trenton, in the state tourna­ ment. She went into the state tourney ranked fourth. It was the third time she competed at the state level. In the three years she has been playing varsity tennis EJ LaCrosse i Insulated Boots I 15% Off I — With This Coupon — COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY, NOV. 13, 1993 In Stock Boots Only from... Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E MAIN - CALEDONIA 891-8108 she has racked up a 79-9 record. At second singles this year. Kendra Weatherhead, another first team all-conference se­ lection, was a regional semi fi­ nalist. She was runner-up in the Middleville Invitational and the O-K Blue tournament and consolation bracket win­ ner in the Plainwell Invitational. In her varsity career, she set the school record for most wins in a year by a third sin­ gles player with 24, before moving up to second singles. She was 77-29 in her four years as a varsity player. At third singles. Traci Campbell was voted all-con­ ference, second team. This year she was the Middleville Invitational champion and runner-up in the Hastings tournament. She was consola­ tion winner in the Allegan and Plainwell invitationals. She was also the O-K Blue cham­ pion. Fourth singles Carrita Ingersoll finished her high school career as an all-confer­ ence second team selection, Middleville and Hastings Invitational champion, Allegan Invite consolation bracket winner and O-K Blue champion. In her four years, she was half of the tandem that set the school record for most wins by a third doubles team in one year with 18 and has accumu­ lated a 72-26 overall record. Senior Jennifer Ixwis, the Selected to the O-K Blue Al I-conference second team were: from left, Carrita In­ gersoll and Traci Campbell. Kendra Weatherhead and Erin Wolverton were selected to the first team. All four are singles players with the Middleville gifs’ varsity tennis team. other half of the record­ setting third doubles team, moved up to first doubles and paired up with freshman Sara Wright. Lewis has a 50-31 record in her three years as a starter on the varsity team. The second doubles team of sophomores Cory Hutchins and Kelly Williams won the Middleville Invitational and were runners-up in the Hastings and Allegan invita­ tionals and the consolation bracket winners at Plainwell. Candy Thompson and Darcy Mugridge had the same finishes in the invitationals, but also were the O-K Blue champions at the third doubles position. The fourth doubles team of Adelaide Devine and Courtney DeHaan were run­ ners-up in the Middleville tourney and consolation win­ ners in the Allegan and Plainwell Invitationals. The fifth doubles team of Megan Oliver and Megan Middleton, while not taking part in any of the invitationals, played hard, according to Seger, and show a great deal of promise because they always work hard at the game. The team this season also gave Seger his 200th win in 19 years of coaching the girls tennis team. Frosh down Wayland in final game The Thomapple Kellogg freshman football team won its final game against Wayland, 14-12. The team got on the scoreboard early in the first quarter when David Liu finished off a 70-yard opening drive with a 25-yard run for the touchdown. Dan two-yard run, capping a 67-yard drive late in the se­ cond quarter. Dan Noffke car tied the ball the final two yards. The Wildcats added a touchdown to open the fourth quarter but again was unable to score the extra points which made the final score 14-12. Late in the fourth quarter Wayland drove the ball 60-yards to the Trojan 15-yard line, hut the Trojan defense held and the offense ran out the last two minutes of the game to hang on to the win. The freshmen end the season with a 6-2 record. Noffke ran in the extra points for an 8-0 lead. On the third offensive play Wayland rushed 58 yards for the second score of the game. The pass for the extra point try was incomplete. The young Trojans scored their second touchdown on a Middleville girl eagers win 3 straight games The Middleville jayvee girls’ basketball team has won three straight, defeating Kelloggsville 51-19, Lee 48-23, and Byron Center 47-38 in recent action. In the game at Byron Center the Trojans scored just four points in the first quarter, but rallied in the second to take a 19-15 halftime lead. “Early on, the shots weren’t falling,” said coach Mark Verlinde, “but we knew it was just a matter of time if the opportunities continued.” Middleville outscored Byron Center 28-23 in the se­ cond half to win the game. Katie Weaver led the Tro­ jans with 10 points and eight rebounds. Tracy Schondelmayer had nine points and eight assists. The team effort included: Katie Polhemus seven points, Rachel DeVormer five, Cindy Hiler six, Ruth Caton five, and with Jessica VanAman five points. AUTO SERVICE SAVE ... on All SEASONAL RADIALS Starting at $29^^(pi55/8ori3 REBUILT ENGINES Compiete. 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Nov. 15 Cereal, cinnamon juice, milk. toast, Tuesday. Nov. 16 Oatmeal/brown sugar, raisins, muffin, milk. Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. Nov. 10 French dip sandwich, w/sauce. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday. Nov. 11 Chinese bar. french fries. Vita pup. milk. Friday. Nov. 12 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk, potato bar. Monday, Nov. 15 Double cheeseburger, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday, Nov. 16 BYO Taco salad, fries. Vita Pup, milk. I HAVE CLIENT that is look ing for a four bedroom, two bath home with Middleville Schools, or a three bedroom walkout ranch. Up to 120k. Kevin Meaton, Yankee Pride Real Estate, 948-8152. Recreation STUDENTS AND ADULTS: travel to England during spring break 1994 with a hometown group. Call 795-3713, for details. Caledonia Communitv Schools High Middle Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 10 day. hamburger; Friday, fishwich. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy or french fries, mixed fruit, roll. milk. Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Thursday. Nov. 11 Friday. Nov. 12 french Soft taco, stoppings. com. or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Nov. 12 BBQ sandwich bun. peas or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday. Nov. 15 Chicken patty/bun. green beans or french fries or fruit choice, milk. Tuesday. Nov. 16 Pizza, french choice, milk. fries, fruit Thornapple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Caledonia Community Ed to offer CPR classes Wanted TOP DOLLAR PAID for gold & silver. Scrap or jewelry. CASH ON THE SPOT. Licensed gold & jewelry buyers. Second Hand Corners. 945-5005. Open evenings. WANTED WINTER ITEMS Fishing poles, lanterns, shantys, sleeping bags, etc. WE ALSO BUY—nicer power tools, guns, appliances, gas stoves, wood stoves, nice furniture, guitars, amps, aquariums, small black & white tv’s, car stereos, and thou­ sands of many items to numer­ ous to mention. When in doubt don’t hesitate to call. Second Hand Comen. 945-5005. Open evenings. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Thursday , Nov. 11 Soft taco w toppings, com. peaches, milk Friday , Nov. 12 Ravioli w/meat sauce, peas, pears, soft pretzel, milk Monday . Nov. 15 green Chicken patty/bun. beans, apple, milk. Tuesday , Nov. 16 Pizza, veg. stick/dip, fruit, milk. Wednesday. Nov. 10 Caledonia Community Schools Kettle l^ike Breakfast Menu Thursday , Nov. 11 EL. no lunch. Chili/crackers. bread/Pnut butter, vegetable sticks, fruit juice bars. Friday , Nov. 12 Pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, fruit fruit. Ravioli with cheese, green beans, whole wheat bread, ap­ plesauce. H.S. no lunch. Tuesday, Nov. 16 J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Community Education will offer beginn ing CPR classes from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11. and Thursday, Nov. 18. Those who attend will learn adult, child and infant CPR, but both classes must be at­ tended to obtain certification. Class size is limited. The classes are conducted through the Grand Rapids chapter of the American Red Cross, which will award Red Cross cards to all students who pass the course. The card must be renewed each year, however, and Caledonia Community Ed will offer CPR review classes each August for those who wish to keep their certification current. Cost to register is $45, which includes the CPR book. Anyone interested in the class should call Community Ed at 891-8117 to register, or stop at the office, located at 330 Johnson St. Wednesday . Nov. 10 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy. mixed fruit, roll. milk. Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, orange juice. M.S. salad bar. Monday, Nov. 15 Help Wanted COOK WANTED experienced preferred. Apply in person, The TK Restaurant, 499 Arlington, Middleville. \ AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Tacos/lettuce/cheese. com. orange juice. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Alt. menu at El. Monday, hot dog; Tues­ day, turkey sandwich; Wednesday, salad bar; Thurs­ Wednesday. Nov. 10 Egg and cheese juice or fruit, milk. muffin, Thursday . Nov. 11 Breakfast pizza, juice or fruit, milk. Friday . Nov. 12 Pop tan. juice or milk. fruit, Monday, Nov. 15 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 16 Pancake and sausage on a stick, juice or fruit, milk. Faro's talian pizza Caledonia’s Finest. 1891-9287 • Fan Pizza • Bread Stix Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Buy One Sub at Regular Price, Get the Second Sub for only... I'-'-' E»clud-s art ollw* discounts, coupons cm Icm oilots ■ Far0 s pt”a - Pted?."1* Buy One Pizza at Regular price and Get One for... ANYTIME CAQO NO COUPON NEEDED V J LIMITED TIME OFFER ______ - SAME VALUE ORJESS -__________ Large 14” Pizza Cr g 9 Pepperoni 5 No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Oller PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 100% fUai Cheew VHAT Ou* CUSTOHCAS SAr ABOUT FAWS PIZZA 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 - CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-11-16.pdf d366dde6b430ce5b98ebb6cb81832cb7 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBtfJMtUr W I F ' BULK RATI U.S.POSTAG PAID JaBand News D HaMing^MT 4905 PeraitNo. 7 - Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 304 I November 16, 1993 TK School Board approves Caledonia Village, School Board purchase of computers discuss public water system Only two areas remain under discussion by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council, the Caledonia School Board and developer Jerry Baker seem to be nearing agreement on terms of a partnership that would provide a public water system to meet present and future water needs for all three. The Village Council last week agreed outright to two of four amendments suggested by the School Board for the legal agreement outlining each of the three partners' obligations for the proposed water system. Baker, developer of the commercial/residential Glen Valley Estates to be located along M-37. already had signed the original agreement, which was discussed at length Oct. 25 during a joint meeting between the School Board and council. The Village Council said it also was ready to sign. School Board members, however, first wanted to clar­ ify some portions of the agreement. They appointed a special committee to draft the board's proposed amend­ ments, which then were for­ warded to the Village Council. At its meeting last week, the council Accepted the board's first amendment, which states the school district will not be held "unreasonably" to a two-year period for construction of its transmission main from the new middle school to the school complex on Johnson Street and Duncan Lake Avenue. Also accepted was the school board's desire to ex­ clude several school athletic fields and large tracts of land from the school properties to be sprinkled with the treated public water. The school dis­ trict already has its own wells for those sprinkling purposes. However, the district will use the treated water to sprin­ kle lawn areas adjacent to buildings. The School Board also asked that the district be ex­ cluded from a 25 percent debt service fee, which could have been imposed in the future on all three partners according to the original draft of the agreement. The Village Council offered its own amendment to that request, stating that the schools and developer should not have to pay the debt service fee for those components of the system that the village is responsible for constructing, such as the transmission and distribution mains that will serve village residents who do not live in Glen Valley Estates. Not accepted by the council was the fourth amendment proposed by the school board, which states that the schools will not have to pay into the reserve fund for the mainte­ nance of the components of the system. Council members agreed that all three partners should contribute to the reserve funds for maintaining the shared components of the water sys­ tem, such as the wells, the wa­ ter storage tank and the treat- See Water system, Page 2 Karen Secord was recognized for her work with the Middle School "Toadly Awesome Trojan” program. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School Board took a major step to update the technology in the district with approval to spend up to $135,000 for computers and equipment. This comes as a result of the recommendations made by the TK Technology Committee headed up by Kevin Briggs, computer and physics instruc­ tor at the high school. The specific needs at each of the schools and on the ad­ ministrative level are outlined in the report. “You need to remember that we have built a four-year deficit as a result of not pur­ chasing equipment during this period.” Briggs explained. “Although this seems like (and is) a lot of money, it is imperative that we begin to reduce our technology short- Debbie Smith was Potricio Thatcher was honored for her support of recognized for her the musical and music volunteer work and in­ itiating and weekly gather­ programs. ing of information for the TK Bulletin Board that is fall before we reach the run in the "Sun & News.” critical point of having to replace all our equipment at once." In the proposal, all of the school libraries would be equipped with multi-media computers and-or additional software. Outdated Apple systems would be replaced IBM com­ patible systems and additional equipment to meet specific needs of each area. The Apples will be placed into computer labs at several of the schools. Purchase of the equipment will be made once financing is obtained. The school board took another major step in the development of the director for curriculum and instruction for the district. The first reading of the job description was approved by the board at last Monday’s meeting The job goal listed for the full-time position is “to pro­ vide leadership in the develop­ ment, implementation, and coordination of the District's K-12 curriculum and instruction.” The description also lists a number of performance responsibilities, including evaluation of current pro­ grams, working with prin­ cipals to improve staff com­ petencies, supervise the development of the major core curriculum areas for the district, reviewing and evaluating district wide testing programs, and writing grants to name a few. The board will have a sc See Computers, Page 2 Close call predicted on certifiable signitures Nine signatures need verification for village dissolution petitions bv Barbara Gall Rock and roll will live again ...in the CHS production of the musicol Grease,' which will feature more than 40 students singing and dancing the music of the 1950s. Todd Hoek as Danny and Amy Perkins as Sandy will head the cast in performances to be held Thursday and Saturday. See inside for more pictures and .information Staff Writer The question will be settled soon. Caledonia Village Clerk Jackie Cherry told the Village Council last week that “it will be close” regarding whether enough valid signatures ap­ pear on petitions requesting a vote on whether to dissolve the village. The Consolidate Caledonia Committee has submitted 154 signatures on petitions asking that village residents get to decide whether to keep their village government. For the question to be put on the ballot. 131 signatures are needed. As required. Cherry has been going over the signatures to ascertain whether each belongs to a registered elector of the village. ........... »•■_•»» Some signatures have not met the criteria, and in the case of nine of the signatures, there is a question either on its authenticity or on whether the signer is a qualified elector, she said. Council attorney Jim Brown said that the clerk must write to the circulators of the peti­ tions to assist m obtaining the necessary additional proof, and those whose signatures See Petitions, Page 2 In This Issue... • Thornapple Twp. explores future of farming in area • Caledonia Neighborhood Watch to hold training session • Yankee Springs OKs putting in light at school bus stop • Deadline for filing for Middleville offices is Nov. 30 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 16, 1993 WATER SYSTEM, continued from frontpage— mentplaJff" The Village, Council unan­ imously approved these re­ The Thornoppie Kellogg School Board presented engraved pens to six people to show appreciation and recognition for their contribution to the schools. They in­ clude (from left) Kevin Briggs for providing technology leadership for the district, and Tom Nash and Duane Thatcher for their development of an outstanding in­ strumental music program. COMPUTERS, continued from front page — cond reading of the job description. According to TK Superintendant Steve Garrett, the projected starting date will be on or before May 1. 1994. Salary level will be set at a later date. Copies of the pro­ posed job description (that in­ cludes qualifications as well) are available at the Ad­ ministration Office. In other business, the school board: — Approved a property ap­ praisal proposal at a cost of $6,000 to be conducted by Deyo Associates for a com­ plete appraisal of the district's buildings, facilities and equipment. It has been many years since this has been done and it could result in lower in- 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 Happy Sweet ?? 16th Birthday . SPIKE “ Love, Us November 20, 1993 16 * 16 surance rates for the district. — Hired Suzanne Gottiick as a permanent half-time teacher at the middle school. She will continue to provide remedial help to the students and reduce the overload in the enrichment classes, which she has been doing as a temporary teacher. Gottlick has taught for several years, including three years of substitute teaching in TK and Caledonia Schools. — OK'd the addition of an additional special education teacher and two part-time paraprofessionals to handle the increase in the number of special education students. — Set a special meeting for Monday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m to receive the auditor’s report. The meeting is ten­ tatively set for West Elementary. 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • Hanover House 1 Adult Foster Care Home sponses to the School Board’s proposed amendments, and Clerk Jackie Cherry said the two boards, along with Baker, should sit down soon and work out the final language of the agreement. School and village officials said they don't anticipate any problems agreeing on these last points. Baker also will have to sign the newly worded agreement before it is final. The public water system initially was proposed by Baker about two years ago, when he decided he needed to construct a treated water sys­ tem for his planned Glen Valley Estates development. Baker asked the school dis­ trict and the Village Council if they wished to share the costs and benefits of such a system, pointing out the problems each has had with well water in the past. The Caledonia Schools promptly joined Baker as a 50-50 partner in his project so that the new middle school just west of Baker’s property, could be served with the treated water. The Village Council, how­ ever, has hesitated, uncertain of just how its residents felt about "getting into the water business." Council earlier this year did agree to pay for enlarging the transmission main to the mid­ dle school to allow for possi­ ble future village participation in the system. The Village Council in August also as­ sumed ownership of the sys­ tem, and authorized the engi­ neering firm of Prein and Newhof to conduct a feasibil­ ity study on village participa­ tion with Baker and the Hanover House 2 “New” Senior Citizen Home The study also concluded, after investigating other possibilities, that joining the Glen Valley-school water system would be the least expensive way for council to provide public water in the village, whether immediately or in the future. 5’ schools. Prein and Newhof drew up the basic structure of an esti­ mated S3.2 millk n municipal system, which eventually would consist of a loop, in­ cluding both school com­ plexes, the village, the M-37 mall and Glen Valley Estates. The study’s estimates of water demands in the year 2020 from the village, from Glen Valley and from five public school buildings (including a future elementary to be built near the new middle school) showed that on the average, the village would use twice as much water as the other two partners. The construction costs were divided, therefore, based those projections, with the village assuming 50 per­ cent of the costs of shared components and the schools and Glen Valley Estates each paying in 25 percent. The study also concluded, after investigating other possibilitities, that joining the Glen Valley-school water sys­ tem would be the least expen­ sive way for council to pro­ vide public water in the vil­ lage, whether immediately or in the future. As a result of that study, a legal agreement was drawn up, in which the village would enter the Baker-school part­ nership and assume 50 percent of the cost of the wells, the storage tank and the water treatment center, with the schools and Baker each paying 25 percent of the remaining costs for those components. Each partner would bid out and pay for construction of its own transmission mains. At the Oct. 28 meeting, all parties agreed to order a 400,000-gallon water storage tank to allow enough capacity for future village participation in the system. With that step behind them, consensus on the final language of the agreement is all that is left for the three-way partnership to become official. Baker has said he needs the water system so those who purchase residential or com­ mercial property in Glen Valley Estates will be served with safe, iron-free, good-tast­ ing water. The school board has looked at such a system to eliminate the problems of rust corrosion in the schools' plumbing and provide the schools belter lasting water. The board also was told by the engineers and its own maintenance supervisor that the system would provide adequate fire protection for the school buildings and eliminate the need for costly testing and reporting on the school wells. Using the treated water also would greatly lower the possibility of dangerous bacteria getting into the schools' drinking waler. The schools also will save money if the village joins the partnership. For the Village Council, joining ihis sysiem means the most cost effective prepara­ tion for the future need to provide public water in the village, where many private wells already have waler high in nitrates, sodium, iron or chlorides. According to the Prein and Newhof report, commercial buildings, schools and homes served by a public water sys­ tem will benefit from lower fire insurance premiums. 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In other business, the council: — Responded to amend­ ments suggested by the Caledonia School Board on an agreement to join the schools and a local developer in a public water system partner­ ship (See related article.) — Agreed to send a letter to the Caledonia Township Board reminding it that the Village Council has had no say in communication sent by the township to the Kent County Library Board. The council pays 20 percent of the Caledonia assessment for its branch of the county library, and it pays 50 percent of the maintenance and operation of the library building. Council agreed that it should have some say on what happens to the library . — Approved again renting the “village farm’’ property to Bill Neill for agricultural purposes. — Agreed to contact a village resident who is re­ questing the village vacate its property adjacent to her home. The council wishes the resident to understand that a sewer line runs through that property, and that it provides access to a village parking lot. — Failed to pass a motion to continue to deny the sale of packaged liquor in the village on Sundays The vote was 3-3, which means the motion fails, and the sale of packaged “‘spirits’’ will be allowed. The action has nothing to do with the sale of liquor by the glass — Agreed to continue to work on a loitering ordinance in cooperation with the Caledonia Neighborhood Watch. — Donated $100 for the Caledonia Christmas parade. — Will look for community projects that the local Girl Scouts can work on for badge credit. — Set a special council meeting for 7 p.m. on Mon­ day, Nov. 22, to discuss both the sewer and water systems. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 16, 1993 I Page 3 Superintendent’s Caledonia Christmas parade set for Dec. 11 Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thomapple Kellogg Schools on right course It seems today that we are bombarded with news articles after news article and TV program after program telling us “how bad” things are and that our state and its economy is in trouble. And what follows is that it is the fault of our schools and education and that schools must be “reformed.” Well, it was refreshing to read last week’s “Capitol Com­ mentary” written by Senator Dick Posthumus. “Michigan’s Economy Continues to Grow. ” Senator Posthumus pointed out that a “U.S. News and World Report” study ranked Michigan as having the 10th strongest economic recovery in the country and ranked number one in new business growth. Another interesting statstic was that since August 1991, 11.2 percent of all new jobs created in our country have been created in Michigan and for the first time in 25 years our unemployment rate has consistently been below the national average. Senator Posthumus goes on to say, “All of these figures are encouraging because they show that Michigan is one the right track. ” Well, if this is true and 1 have no reason to doubt that it is, then why do we hear that there is a crisis in education? There may definitely be a crisis in the funding for education. This was brought about by legislative action in elimination of property tax for the operation of schools without having another funding source on line. This crisis, created by the legislature, must be the number one priority of the legislature With equitable and stable funding for all of Michigan schools, the school improvement process will continue to move forward. In the Thomapple Kellogg School District, major em­ phasis has been placed on school improvement it is my belief that all children, regardless of where they live, must have access to a quality educational program and that what we need is meaningful and systematic educational reform, not quick fixes, glitzy short-term remedies or edicts from Lansing True educational reform is improving the educational pro­ gram for all children, in their classrooms. It cannot be a system of competition for students and dollars, but must be a system of cooperation and collaboration, a system that will demand ac­ countability and setting of state-wide standards for all. If we are to improve education in the classroom, then we must stay the course. It was the legislature that passed PA 25, which outlined the required path for school improvement. State school districts, including Thomapple Kellogg, have been dedicated to working on its implementation. Improvement in the classroom must be accomplished by those who are working to provide education in the classroom — the teachers and sup­ port staff. As we move forward to do this, it is necessary to expand professional development, ensuring that our students are pro­ vided with a relevant and rigorous curriculum, while providing for technology and creating new ways for assessing student performance in a safe and clean environment. One of the problems that we have faced in education over the years is that before we can effectively implement change in one direction there are mandates to change to a new direction. I believe that we are on the right course and need the state sup­ port and resources to bring about real reform. The onnuol Coledonio Santa Claus parade will be held Dec. 11 this year. Lost year Santa made his annual appearance behind his special Caledonia team of red and-white Holstein calves. (File photo. I J-Ad Graphics News Service With Thanksgiving just around the comer. Christmas can't be far behind, and in Caledonia, the annual Santa Claus parade marks the of­ ficial arrival of the holiday season. Sponsored by local mer chants, this year’s parade is scheduled to step out at 11 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 11. with parade participants lining up at the Caledonia Community Josh Parker named Rotary ‘Student of the Month’ AGENCY in the Caledonia Village FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER’S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY “We d like to see plenty of holiday spirit at our parade this year,” Rodgers said. “We hope lots of people will enter the parade and that the community will turn out like it always has to welcome Santa and Christmas. ” WASHER f & DRYER SALE Family Size See our Reminder ad. '■** A v •'ARLINGTON (M 37). MIDDLEVILLE lAW W * ’ CyJ * < 1000 O' G**"' OPf N MomMr ff M «. TueMtey. II M < 11 l,» 9. 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Maintaining an overall 3.85 grade point average in a rigorous college preparatory' curriculum, participating in several computer science competitions, receiving a first place in Science Olympiad, accepting the Bausch Lomb Science Award, serving as president of the National Honor Society. refereeing for AY SO. and performing suc­ cessfully on the soccer, basketball, and track teams are a few of his accomplishments Future plans include a com­ puter science major at MIT or the University of Illinois. ...and a NEW merchants credit card program to our customers. No Annual Fee for the First Year with an APR of 15.84% Stop in at any of our locations for complete details. ANK ALEDONIA LENDER 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday-Friday and Saturday ’til Noon �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 16, 1993 with... NORMA Well, folks, I am going to try again to type the news Last week. I got it all typed and - tried to print it, but couldn’t. Jana, our daughter, is here for two weeks and she is going to help me work every day to learn the Outspoken so it won’t happen again. It is sup­ posed to take 200 hours to master. Maybe she can at least start me on my way I had something nice hap­ pen to me My eyes have changed a little. I used to be able to only see out of two lit­ tle windows and all the rest VELDERMAN was black. Some of the black has turned into a white fog and I can now see contrasts, not objects but contrasts. Thanks to all of you folks and your prayers. Maybe things are improving a little all the time. God bless all of you and keep up the prayers, it can surely not do any harm Last week. I got a wrong number, and he told me that his name was Tom Phillips. He and his wife have just moved to our area. He said that he reads my column, but I didn’t think fast enough, he so surprised me. So. Tom. if you or your wife would like to have me call you every week, will you call me and give me your number? I would love to do that. Russ Bender is now home after being in the hospital. Daughter Joan came and stayed with him for a few days until he had settled in. Son Bob checks in every day. Russ now has a monitor on him. I don’t remember what it is called. He is so grateful to be home and coming alone fairly well, with folks checking on him every day. We have to learn to pace ourselves differently and wish we didn’t have to. but are grateful to be in our own homes As Johnny says, we are gradually falling apart one piece at a time, but life is very good. Well, I was sorting my cassettes and I think that I had been looking forward to it. Well, folks. 1 guess that is all for now. I feel that I have missed one part of the news, but I can't find it now. By next week. I hope to have con­ tainers for each tape and keep them in that place, so there will be no more mix-ups or mislaying of the tapes. Bill Kenyon asked me if I would like to have a Leader Dog. Boy. would I! But our spoiled boxer would die of a broken heart and I can't do it until he is gone. We have spoiled him terribly. He lets us use his car. his davenport and he is too old to change If he does go. then it would be wonderful to have more freedom to go walking by myself around our land, but not right now with all of the hunting and deer hunters out and about. found my news for this week Katie Wieringa said that son John and his wife Deb had their daughter, Kay Lee. bap­ tized Sunday. Then John took the whole family out to dinner at the Mid Villa. Ett Van Sickle said that she visited with Eva Engle Sunday for a couple of hours. Liz Hart said that the Hart family went down to U of M for Parents Day. They attend­ ed the football game and just generally had a good family weekend. Beth Verlinde said that they now have the yard ready for winter, they’ve been raking the leaves and such. Pat Tolan said that her folks left for Texas. Maureen Robinson said that she took a video of their “Pumpkin World” and went up north last week to show it to her grandson’s class. She If you ever see our roof on the house shoot up in the air, feel sorry for my patient hus­ band who puts with my explo­ sions over not being able to do my own work. 1 heard a very good state­ ment I am an unlimited spiritual being, having an human experience. Maybe 1'11 learn not to judge others so harshly. Hope that all of you are do­ ing better with your stumbling blocks than 1 did this week. I just have to work harder on making them into stepping stones this week. Visit with you next week. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45 a.m.. 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY.......................... Family Fellowship Prayer ft Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L Schrock Music. Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world' Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs 9:45a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School.................................... 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at <J2nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 69M252 Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11.00 service "Set an example In speech. In Hte. In love. In faith and tn purity.” 1 Timothy 412 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor o^o TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children’s Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Caraway St. puppet ministry for K4th during evening service* Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Peace Reformed Church 708 West Main Street St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Rev. James Cusack Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.................8:30 a m. Sunday School........................................11:15a.m Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m Sunday Morning Worship...............11:00 a m. Phone 891-9259 YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass......................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m. Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 841h St. *891-8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School .............................. 9 30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship..................... ’0 30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship...................j6 00 p.m. Wed Mxjwee* Prayer 4 Bole Study 7 00 p m. Sieve xxxxr CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School................. 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service .............. 10:30 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Doctor ?as& <c>jt Pastor Ute .xr& Muse Dm 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 {Che (Old ^linir rfHf!l|iidisl (Sl|urcli Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Services — Sunday School 1000 a.m. Morning Worship..................... 11 00 a_m. Evening Worship 600 p.m. Pastor Mfrev Lee Phone 795-7076 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Family Night” 6 00 p m mpmnc, P&uuk, Church Office Phone — 795-9266 “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Sunday School..................10:00 a m. Morning Worship............ 11 00 am. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ....... 7:00 p m. Royle Bailard, Pastor 868-6437 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h Si near Whitneyvilk Ave Church School. Sunday....................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship..... II :00 a.m. Evening Worship......6 00 p.m. Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �Rider-Gates exchange vows Wedding vows were ex­ changed June 19 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church by Tamara Marie Rider and Floyd Edwin Gates Jr The bride is the daughter of John and Pamela LeMieux of Hastings and the late Ray­ mond Rider The groom is the son of Floyd and Joyce Gates of Hastings The ceremony was per­ formed by the Rev. Charles P. McCabe III. Music was pro­ vided by organist John Hoyer. The bride was given in mar­ riage by her grandfather. Leo W. Barth Maid of honor was Kathym A. Porter Bridesmaids were Lena J. Bolton and Yvon Z. Roush The flower girl was Lindsey M. Service, niece of the groom. The groom's best man was Michael A Stout Groomsmen were Michael W. Gates, brother of the groom, and Keith B Eyre. Ring bearer was Ryan M. Service, nephew of the groom. Ushers were Kurt Aurand and Andy S. Roush Mary Barth, aunt of the bride, served as mistress of ceremonies. The bride is employed as manager at Wilson's Suede and Leather The groom received a degree in political science. pre-law, from Michigan State University. He is employed by Calhoun County Friend of the Court. The couple honeymooned out west, visiting Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Servis * McManaway united Heidi Lynne Servis and Shawn Michael McManaway were married Aug. 28 at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Alto. Parents of the bnde and groom are Jerry and Linda Servis of Caledonia and Ed and Bev McManaway of Hastings Maid of honor was Beth Morris, friend of the bride. Best man was Steve Smith, friend of the groom. Bridal attendants were Kathee McManaway. the groom’s sister, and Heidi Blough, friend of the couple. Groomsmen were Chad Ser­ vis. the bride's brother, and Man' Blough, friend of the couple. Mike Dragoo and Randy Hayes served as ushers. Master and mistress of ceremonies were cousins of bride. Mark and Karen Servis of Flint. Guest book was at­ tended by Jacquie Daniels. Sue McManaway attended gift table. Minister Robert Onan of­ The couple honeymooned in the Poconos and now reside in Hastings. FITNESS FOR YOU Buehler - Marsh exchange wedding vows Best man was Kent Marsh, brother of the groom, and Gerrad Marsh, son of the groom, was a groomsman. Jordan Marsh, another son of the groom, was an usher. The couple will make their home in New Whiteland. Ind Barbara Lee Buehler and Geoffrey Wayne Marsh were married on Oct. 16 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Caledonia. The bride is the daughter of Everett and Thelma Poll and Marilyn Buehler, all of Caledonia, and the late Robert Buehler The gnvim. of New Whiteland. Ind . is the son of V Eloise Marsh of In­ dianapolis, formerly of Caledonia, and the late George Marsh. Both are graduates of Caledonia High School. 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The 50 s era gang in the CHS production of the musical Grease' will be played by Brent Boncher (left), Brian Carter, Tim Burri, Jason Buys (sitting in front), Steve Young, Todd Hoek and Ray Stewert. Hula hoops will highlight one of the musicol numbers in the CHS student pro­ duction of Grease.' Pictured with hoops and dressed in 1950s fashion are Liza Couturier (front, left), Niki Peterson, Rachael Risdon, Myla Stewert (back, left), Michelle Nederhoed, Kim Crisman and Jomie Young. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer PtMxilc skirts and pony tails. Leather jackets, rock and roll and hair slicked back with "Grease!” Those ‘‘fabulous fifties” will live again this weekend, as the Caledonia High School Players present the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey rock and roll musical “Grease” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, and again Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. (A Friday performance will not be held to avoid a conflict with the girls' district basket­ ball tournament.) Tickets are $3 for students and $4 for adults. First performed in New York City in 1972, the hit musical has remained a favorite with theater and later movie audiences, with its reincarnation of the teenage world of the late ‘50s, when rock and roll had just burst on the music scene. CHS senior Todd Hoek will play Danny, leader of the ‘Burger Palace Boys.” whose romantic interests center on Sandy, played by Amy Perkins. The Burger Palace Boys are the super-cool guys of Rydell High, and will be portrayed in the CHS production by Ray Stewert, Steve Young, Jason Buys, Brian Carter and Brent Boncher. Boncher and Carter also will play two other “greasers,” Vince and Johnny Casino, while Tim SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY V & 1 • Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 Burn will handle the role of singer Teen Angel. The “Pink Ladies.” who hang around with the Burger Palace Boys, will be played by Kate Lappin, Holly Wicks. Michelle Nederhoed and Becky Hanna. Other Rydell High students in the play are Patty, who will be played by Jenny Young, Cha-Cha by Jenn Myer and Eugene by Aaron Priskom. Adding a stem note of authority to the Rydell High School scene will be teacher Miss Lynch, played by Nicole Potgeter. The production also will feature more than 20 addi­ tional students in the musical numbers that will bring the '50s jitterbug back to CHS. The story line is simple, said CHS drama coach Bar­ bara Overkamp. "It’s about teens growing up in 1959. They’re worried about their status in the school, they’re having fun and they're dancing to rock and roll.” Deb Poniatowski choreographed the dance numbers. Carol Gess is the musical director, and CHS students Dustin Ruth. Aman­ da Konetzka and Brian Nowak are assisting Performing Arts Director Tom Kaechele with the lighting and sound. While your "Dear” is hunting... Shop — Shop — Shop at Rainbow’s End! Friendly Plastic 3/$^00 Offray Spool ’O Ribbon DMC Floss 2/$*|00 4^00 (Tube) (3" Stick) All Craft & Needlework Books Christmas Print Fabrics Small Scribbles Paint $16® Wicker Baskets 3/$<|00 Sale Ends Saturday November 20th 10% 20% - OFF-OFFV ^ RAINBOW S END Yarn, Craft & Variety CHS students will be dancing on stage to the rock and roll music of the '50s in the Nov. 19 and 20 performances of 'Grease.' The DoWops' chorus which will rock next weekend features Jamie Young (standing, left), Melissa Stewert, Missy Brower, Rachael Risdon, Dana Bolt, Holly Olthouse, Sara Dawson, Derika Jousma, Myla Stewert, Elizabeth Rogers, Lisa Ferguson (front, left) and Kim Crisman. ENGAGEMENT Thompson ■ Biwer to wed Aug. 27 Samantha Renae Thompson and John Gregory Biwer have announced their engagement. Samantha, age 23, is cur­ rently employed as a cardiac technician for Cardiology Care, P.C. in Kalamazoo. Sam graduated from Caledonia High School in 1988 and from Central Michigan University in 1992. Her parents are Michael and Marcia Thompson of Caledonia. John, age 23, is currently a student at M ichigan Technological University in Houghton, studying en­ vironmental engineering, and looking forward to a Nov. 20 graduation. John graduated from Rockford High School in 1988. and is the son of Ronald and MaryAnn Biwer of Grand Rapids. An Aug. 27, 1994, wedding is being planned. BEAT THE CROWDS! Shop Now for Christmas <= and Save! 20-50% Off • STOREWIDE J cedar closet Caledonia Village Centre • 616-891-1106 ^X^X^hOURS Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 530 pm. 891-1584 Ladies* & Men's Clothing Jewelry & Accessories LAYAWAY Located in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 f xi'l k Vj ■m’fl OPEN Mon Tues & Sat 106 Wed.. Thurs & rri. 10-8_________ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 16, 1993 / Page 7 TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Nov. 16 — This is American Schools week; if you can read this column thank a teacher! P.E.T. craft bee at McFall, tonight s craft: fingre puppet and cob web duster. High school picture retakes. Nov. 17 — 4th grade hearing testing. Middle School picture retakes. 50 high schoolers attend a Close-up activity in Grand Rapids High School conferences from 5 to 8 p.m. It’s Na­ tional Support Staff day! Thank you from all of us! Nov. 18 — ‘Science Alive!’ at West and Page Ele. (P.E.T. funded). Picture retakes at West and Paage (Smile!) Parent/teacher conferences at the High School, 5 to 8 p.m. Miner, Warren, Scott, Voss and Hyde (Did you remember the permission slip and $1.50?) P.E.T. craft bee: bubble makers, tea magnet and nutty reindeer Nov. 19 — All schools half-day. (Lunch will be served). Science Alive! presented at West and Page Ele. (This is where that fundraising money goes, ya’ all). Nov. 23 — Last craft bee at McFall (You know you want to learn a new craft for Christmas): bear and quilted ornaments, also surprise ones. too. Vision screening for 9th graders. Parent-teacher conferences set Nov. 17-18 The teaching staff of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School will conduct pare nt-teacher conferences in the high school gymnasium Wednesday. Nov. 17 and Thursday. Nov. 18. from 5 to 8 p.m. High school classes will be in regular session from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on both conference days. School will be dismissed at 10:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, and on Wednesday, Nov. 24 If parents find it difficult to attend the conferences during the scheduled times, they are asked to call the high school office (795-3394), and a more convenient appointment will be arranged Report cards and grades will be distributed to parents at the conferences. Caledonia woman receives degree Julie A. Bloch of Caledonia is one of some 1,400 Univer­ sity of Michigan students on the Ann Arbor campus who expect their degrees this summer. Some of them attended the University’s spring com­ mencement exercises last May; others may participate in the winter commencement program in December. Bloch is expecting a bachelor of arts in education degree from the College of Education. SEE WHAT'S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St.. Caledonia. Mi 891-9224 Looking Ahead Nov. 24 — Half-day for all schools (have them help make the cranberry sauce or an apple pie). Nov. 25, 26 — Thanksgiving break. Nov. 29 — P E P meeting at the Middle School library. Mr. Seger will be showing us the wonderful computer system your fundraising dollars provided. (Along with a lot of donut sales). ***** Teachable Moments... McFall — Something is growing at McFall! It’s a tree with lots of leaves. Next time you’re there, read what’s written on the leaves For every book a child reads or has one read to them, they can add a leaf to the tree. It may be fall, out at McFall our tree grows many leaves. West — Mrs Benner s Resource Room folks are busy estimating and measuring. Brandie Page from the morning group and Do an y Stratton from the afternoon group were the best estimators of the class pumpkin. Nice work! Mrs. Thaler’s 2nd graders have been reading lots of cat stories and poems. They are rewriting the familiar story “Millions of Cats” by Wanda Gag for their parents. (Note: Did you know that Millions of Cats” was the first picture book made especially for children and was published in 1928). Mrs Wolverton’s class has been studying birds. They have also had a special visitor: Sue Drummond, a local weaver and founder of Fiberfest. She came into the classroom and taught the class how to spin and weave. Thank you so much! Middle School — The first of four contests has concluded. What contest is this? Well, it’s the contest to see whose ad­ visory brought in the most D&W/Spartan/Campbell labels for the first nine weeks. Congratulations Mrs. Dodd's. Mr. Bob Weller's and Mrs. LaVoie's advisories. Your parties will be held on Nov. 23 (Yum). »♦»»♦ Quote of the Week — When a man assumes a public trust, he should consider himself as public property. (Thomas Jefferson. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS MAINSTREET MIDDLEVILLE Jknttquts 8c •ANTIQUES* • CoMta' • Pweiack Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 • Jmiq • HOURS Tu*sd«y S*tuM*y 1lto5. Friday rrighl IM 8 pm Sunday "by chanca" �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 16. 1993 Thornapple explores the future of farming in township particularly those with larger parcels of land, were invited to spend Thursday evening. Nov. 4. to take a closer look at trends for use of the lands and to discuss possibilities for the future. Supervisor Don Boysen ar­ bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A special meeting last week to discuss the future of farmland and farming in Thornapple Township drew a group of about 40 people Farmers in the township. These two maps indicate the number and sizes of parcels in Section 9 of Thornapple Township in 1958 and 1993. This was just one of several charts and maps on exhibit at a special meeting to discuss the future of farming. Acrylic Nails PULL $2500 • 891-4040 • “Thee Place for TANNING and NAILS” 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro’s Pizza in Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Open at 8 a.m. Saturday ranged for David Dickason of the Western Michigan University Department of Geography and Jerone Wagendorp. Water Resource Specialist with the BarryEaton County Health Division to share interesting informa­ tion the) had found about the township. As a part of a study at WMU. Dickason had done a lot of research from as early at 1830 on Thornapple Township and Oshtemo Township in Kalamazoo County. He had traced the types of terrain, vegetation, and land uses particularly noting the changes going from ruralagricultural to more residential -business orientations. An alarming note in terms of agricultural was the “significant fragmentation." In Oshtemo. this has become so significant that there is very little agricultural land left. However, in Thomapple Township, this has not ad­ vanced as far. Boysen estimates that there are ten families still fanning (or raising livestock) for a living. Many of them were represented at this meeting and asked questions about their future and the futures of their children. Not all were committed to continuing to farm. Others were sure they would continue "The purpose of this meeting was to inform and try to get a feel for what is hap­ pening in the township." said Boysen, ‘‘(and get an idea) what direction we need to take." Concern about th^ division of parcels was evident through an example of one section in the township (Section 9). In 1958. Section 9 was divided into 12 parcels. The same section had 56 parcels in 1993. This trend mirrored what was happening in the entire township as well Township parcels totalled 1,014 in 1958 with 506 in the village and 508 in the rest of the township. By 1993. total township parcels were 2,254 with 785 in the village and 1.469 in the rest of Thornapple. Caledonia Neighborhood Watch to hold second training session Nov. 20 J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Neighborhood Watch organization has scheduled a second training session for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.. The one-half to one hour session will be held at the Caledonia Village office, 250 Maple. Conducted by Tony Powers, a member of the Kent TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16,h, 17th, & 18,h SHH>SHIWAHA~ COMES^fTO BATTLE CREEK \ • * 1 Tuesday & Wednesday, Nov. 16 & 17 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 • 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. GOLD & SILVER JEWELRY, CRAFTS & GIFT ITEMS, TOYS, WOOD CRAFTS, SILK & DRIED FLOWERS, BASKETS, CLOTHING, LICENSED SPORTSWEAR, COSMETICS, AFGHANS, QUILTS ... AND MUCH. MUCH MORE!! ellogg arena K Several of the attendees stayed to talk with each other and the guest speakers for the evening like Water Resource Specialist of the Barry-Eaton County Health Department, Jerone Wagendorp (center left with beard). . DOWNTOWN BATTLE CREEK X X. County Sheriff s Road Patrol, the training will teach par­ ticipants the crime prevention techniques used in the Neighborhood and Child Watch programs. Powers volunteers his time to help organize and train neighbors for the Watch groups. Those who take the training are qualified to display the familiar Child Watch posters and Neighborhood Watch stickers. They also will be invited to join the Watch phone net­ work. said Steve Antecki, one of the organizers of the local group. He said no registration is necessary, but anyone needing a ride to the meeting or who has questions about the Watch programs should call him at 891-9401. According to Antecki. about 30 village residents so far have joined the program, with most areas of the village represented. “It’s a pro-active program that we hope will prevent pro­ blems in Caledonia," he said. “But if a situation should develop. Neighborhood Watch provides us a way to deal with it." Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Other interesting facts were brought into the picture by Wagendorp. He said that for many years, farmers (particularly those raising animals) have been blamed for pollution in the ground water such as nitrate levels. With the additional growth and the building of more residences that have their own septic tanks, it has been found that those concentrated areas can produce as much or more nitrates that enter the ground water. He indicated that this type of growth also produced a set of problems of its own. Reactions to the meeting were taken to the Township Board meeting last Monday and to the Planning Commis­ sion meeting last night to decide where to go from here. Boysen said they may have an advisory group of farm people, explore legislation along those lines, or check in­ to farm trust foundations. "Agriculture is still a primary economic source in our community." he said. “Decisions todiay are impor­ tant to what will be available for future generations. ” In other business, the Township Board: — Set a special meeting date for Dec 7 to study the guidelines and discuss the hiring of a new fire administrator. 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Price in low $6ds Call Deb 623 8357 □ cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N. Middleville Road • Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* uEJ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 16, 1993 / Page 9 Caledonia chiropractor, students collect food for the needy Members of the CHS Visions and Volunteers class are holding a Thanksgiving food drive for needy families. In charge of the drive are Jackie Empie, left, Renee VanderTuin, Kim Stegenga, Vicky Lombardo and Keri Reiffer. Stegenga and Reiffer ore co-chairwomen of the project. by Barbara C»all Staff Writer A Caledonia High School student group and a local chiropractor are trying to make this Thanksgiving a lit­ tle happier for area families who might be facing hard times Dr. Eric Seif again is com­ bining his 1993 “Patient Ap predation" day with a food drive for those in need Seif, whose office is located at 600 E. Main St.. will offer free services Saturday. Nov. 20. to both present anil poten­ tial patients as a way of ex­ pressing his appreciation to his patients and the communi­ ty, which, he says, “has been really good to us.” The only “fee” charged to the patients will be $5 worth of canned or other non­ perishable food, which should be brought to Seif s office. Those who wish to see Seif during the appreciation offer should call ahead for an ap­ pointment. he said. No one will be turned away. “If there’s not enough time on Saturday, then we’ll have to schedule people on Mon­ day.” he said Seif’s staff also is volunteering its time to help with the appreciation day and the food drive. Seif said he will try to repeat last year's success in collecting at least 2,000 pounds of food, which will be distributed to needy families in time for Thanksgiving. Last year, he held his ap­ preciation day and food col­ lection near the Christmas holiday, but he said he decid- Annual Cookie Walk Sat., Nov. 20 • 10 am-2 pm at the Middleville United Methodist Church Fancy Holiday and Old-Fashioned Cookies Let us help you make your holiday "sweeter"! SUPERIOR PROTECTION FOR YOUR HOME Deluxe Homeowners Insurance It you’re looking lor superior protection for your home and property, then check out the Deluxe Homeowners package available from Citizens Insurance Company. When you add the Deluxe Homeowners package io Citizens standard homeowners policy at a nominal cost, you will enpy additional coverages such as • • • • Guaranteed Replacement Cost coverage for your home and its contents Extended Theft coverage Extended Tree & Shrubbery Removal coverage Fire Department Service Charge coverage Call your local independent Citizens agent today tor the details on the Deluxe Homeowners package and these valuable extra coverages J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Policy is Service " 497 Arlington St (M37), Middleville Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 cd to focus on Thanksgiving this year. “It seemed like there were a lot of people doing something at Christmas." he said. “But in November, we’re supposed to be thankful, so I decided to run my drive at Thanksgiving. “Even though some people here are out of work, or hav­ ing a tough time, most of us in Caledonia really are blessed, and this is one way we can give something to the less fortunate in our local community.” The food he collects will be distributed to families by local churches or used to stock the food bank all area churches use to help those in need. Last year, more than 65 pa­ tients visited Seif during his appreciation day and. along with several area businesses, donated the ton of food. Another Thanksgiving food drive is already under way at Caledonia High School, where the Visions and Volunteers class is collecting canned goods, paper pro­ ducts, household goods and cleaning products for several families in the Caledonia area. The drive began Nov. 1 and will continue until Nov. 19. Students organizing the food drive said the class also will be happy to accept turkeys and hams, if the donor can bring the meat to the high school office. Refrigeration is available to the V & V class to store the meat, but students suggested that anyone donating a turkey call the CHS office (891-8129) to make sure refrigerator space is immediately available. However, srudents said that in addition to the food they would like to collect paper products like plates, napkins, paper towels and toilet paper. Anyone with questions about the CHS collection can con­ tact Ruth Grinstead or Chris Koryto at the high school. While shopping for the food they're going to “gobble" up on Thanksgiving, area residents might want to pick up a few extra cans of food or some plates and napkins to drop off either at Dr. Seifs office or at the high school. We all need to remember that at this holiday, “giving” is just as important as the “thanks �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 16, 1993 Yankee Springs OKs putting light at school bus stop by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A decision made by the Yankee , Springs Township Board last week will “shed some light’’ for several area students. The board approved putting in a street light at the junction of Hastings Point Road. Elmwood Beach and Trails End That is the bus stop for all Thomapple Kellogg students in that area Early morning runs, particularly for middle school and high school students, have left the kids in the dark. Besides making the junction unsafe for the kids to load buses. Supervisor George London pointed out that the light would be helpful to anyone trying to find the way around the potentally confus­ ing area. When board members first discussed the installation of a light, they thought it would not cost more than S200 Consumers Power, which will do the installation, gave a figure of $1,500 more recent­ ly. They said a pole would have to be put in and an addi­ tional transformer installed as well, because of some pro­ blems with using one already near the site. All of the board members agreed that was too much and asked London to check into other possibilities. “This is something that is needed now and I don’t think we should wait until the next meeting.” said Trustee Mary Cook. The board approved the cost up to $500 for the project. The board also approved purchase of a new answering machine for the township office. Evidently, the old one has been malfunctioning for some time and messages were being missed or not recorded at all. Deadline for filing for Middleville offices is Nov. 30 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Filing procedures for runn­ ing for Middleville village of­ fices have been announced Terms of seven of the nine Village Council positions will be expiring, including those of president, clerk, treasurer and four trustees' terms. Three of the trustee terms arc for four years and each of the others are two-year terms. Nominating petitions are available at the Middleville Village Hall. The deadline for turning them in is at 4 p.m. on Tues­ day, Nov. 30, at village hall. At this date, it is not definitely known which of the incumbents. President Lon Myers. Clerk Cheryl Hooper. Treasurer Gary Rounds and trustees Jim French. John Mugridge. Jim Oliver, and Ed Schellinger. will be seeking re-election. Hooper gave formal notice at last week’s Village Council meeting of the biannual elec­ tion that will be held on Mon­ day. March 14 She also said that if a primary is necessary, it will be held on Monday . Feb. 21. The Village Council also took action finally to take care of a problem with paint peel­ ing on the outside of village hall They approved having vinyl siding put on the building at a cost of $8,212. A portion of that cost. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS of YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 18, 1993 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N. Briggs. Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose Number 1: To consider request from S J Vanden Berg Construction to rezone property at 1025 Payne Lake Road from Agricultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan. Legal Description: Land in the TOWNSHIP of YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY County, Michigan, described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/< of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 19; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes West 440.00 feet along the North section line; thence South 396.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes East 440.00 feet to East section line; thence North 396.00 feet to the place of beginning; Yankee Springs Township; also beginning at a point on the North line of Section 19. Town 3 North Range 10 West, distant South 89 degrees 54 minutes 53 seconds west 440.00 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 19; thence continuing South 89 degrees 54 minutes 53 seconds west 300.05 feet; thence south 01 degrees 11 minutes 21 seconds east 652.06 feet; thence North 57 degrees 54 minutes 01 seconds East 104.33 feet; thence North 60 degrees 03 minutes 32 seconds East 403.16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 53 seconds West 143.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 11 minutes 21 seconds West 396.00 feet to the place of beginning, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan. P.P. #0816-09-023-00 Owner of Record: S J Vanden Berg Construction 10589 Gun Lake Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose Number 2: To consider request from Philip J. Debrie to rezone property on the north side of Cobb Lake Road east of Patterson from Agricultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan. Legal Description: Land in the TOWNSHIP of YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY County, Michigan, described as follows: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH­ WEST FRACTIONAL CORNER OF SECTION 18, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, THENCE 40 RODS EAST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST % LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTI­ NUING EAST ON SAID % LINE 330 FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES 660 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL THROUGH TO THE FIRST MENTIONED COURSE 330 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 600 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING P.P. 08-16-018-009-20 Owner of Record: Philip J. Debrie 3614 Jewell Rd.. Howell. Ml 48843 Material pertaining to the above subect may be examined at the township hall by appointment with the clerk. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers or the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk Telephone 795-9091 $2,798. will be picked up by Owens. Ames, and Kimball General Contractors, which originally finished the outside of the building. They have tried to repair the problem on several occasions in the past without success. There may be a small addi tional charge if the council decides to have the trim redone in aluminum President Pro Tern Jim Oliver summed up the coun­ cil’s feelings by saying. “We don’t trust trying another repair job.” In other business, the council: — Agreed with the recom­ mendation made by the Plann­ ing and Zoning Commission on rezoning a piece of proper­ ty on Third Street from multi­ family residential (R-3) to commercial (C-1). The Planning Commission denied the rezoning request See Filing, Page 11 Treasurer Bob Herold, who made the request to purchase a new machine, will be getting one soon. The board also emphasized that every effort to get back to those who leave messages will be made In other business, the board: — Changed the rental policy on the township hall. The current policy did not allow for any rentals on Hallo­ ween or New Year’s Eve. The board voted to allow for ren­ tals on those days. — Approved the recom­ mendation made by the Plann­ ing Commission to rezone a portion of land at Bowens Mill and Patterson from agricultural to rural residen­ tial, as requested by John Barr — Was informed that a lawsuit filed by Terri Duff names the township as a secondary target. Duff is suing the construc­ tion company that built a re­ taining wall at her Barlow Lake home tn 1987. claiming it was improperly built. The township has been brought into the suit because its building inspector was on the township payroll. London told the board he had turned all of the informa­ tion over to the township lawyers. Official MIDDLEVILLE Village Council Minutes October 26. 1993 President pro tern Oliver coll­ ed the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Bray. French. Mugridge, Oliver, and Schellinger Absent Myers and VandenBerg. Guests: Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News. Ken Neil. Steve Earling. William Kenyon, and Bruce Bender Minutes of the October 12. 1993 meeting were approved as read. Ken Neil approached Council, presenting a proposed amend ment to Barry County Solid Waste Plan. Discussion held Schellinger moved that Coun cil renew the agreement with Western Michigan Snowmobile Association, allowing them to route a snowmobile trail through the Village. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council authorize Manager Monshum to purchase 100 neptune water meters and one (1) -emote reader from the V'Hage of Caledonia for the price of $5,225.00 Support by French Ayes all. Carried Council and Manager Manshum reviewed the Manager's report. Discussion held in regards to the exterior of the Village Holl building. This matter turned over to Property Committee for consideration Discussion held in regards to the easement along Main Street and Irving Road. Tabled till next meeting With no further business. Schellinger moved for adjourn ment. Support by Bray. Ayes all Carried Meeting adjourned at 8 35 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (221) Summary of Regular meeting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL November 8, 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice President Soules. Present were: Antecki, Berencsi, Kidder, Moerland, Soules, Shook and Cherry. Klaver arrived at 7:30. Several guests were present. Minutes of regular and special meetings were approved. Finan­ cial report was accepted. Bills were allowed for payment. Im­ perial Municipal Services reported two electrical and one mechanical permit issued. Rodgers reported everything working well at the sewer plant. Council approved having tractor repair. Motion by Berencsi. seconded by Kidder to donate $100.00 to the Christmas parade Shook gave a library report and asked that Council appoint someone to the Township Com­ mittee to study library funding. It was suggested that we remind the Township that the Village DOES share in paying the Township assessment for Library. Form acreage rental to Bill Neil was approved for another year Moerland will work with Gayle Kraft on Girl Scout Com­ munity Service project. Approval was given for the clerk to set up a Water Fund for the water pro ject expenses Resolution to PROHIBIT THE SALE OF SPIRITS ON SUNDAY WITHIN THE VILLAGE was pres-ted by Arteck and second­ ed by Kidder Ayes Anteck Kidder Berencsi Noys Moerland Soules Klover Tie vote. Resolution foiled. Motion by Soules seconded by K.dder to have a Christmas BINGO American Legion Post *305 9546 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. light installed (if we can get electric installed in time) on the pole between the fire barn and the Village/Township Hall when the lights are put up. Carried. Motion by Antecki, seconded by Soules to go into closed ses sion for discussion of the peti­ tion to unincorporate the Village. Carried. Close session ended and regular meeting resumed. Brown reviewed the Water Agreement and revision asked by the Caledonia School AdHoc committee Motion by Soules, seconded by Moerland to accept the Agreement after Brown rewrites it to include our revi­ sions. Carried. Other items discussed were Loitering and Ordinance pertain ing to this: Halloween and ap­ preciation letters traffic violators: trees; and non­ conforming uses Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (204) Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! PUBLIC NOTICE Nominating petitions for the following Village Offices are available at the Village Hall: (for Biannual Election March 14, 1994). President (2 year term) Clerk (2 year term) Treasurer (2 year term) 3 Trustees (4 year term) 1 Trustee (2 year unexpired term) Deadline to file nominating petitions is 4:00 p.m., November 30, 1993 at the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (202) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 16. 1993 I Page 11 Carol Johnson entertains kids at Caledonia Elementary by Barbara Gall Popular Grand Rapids musician, songwriter and entertainer Carol Johnson brought her “music with a message" to Caledonia Elementary students last week in two performances. Her visit was sponsored by the school’s PTO Johnson delighted her young audiences with her songs that mostly were written with messages especially for children. She involved the students in singing along with some of her tunes, which emphasize self-esteem for kids and which encourage them to do the best for themselves. They discussed the Golden Rule, which she suggested the students live by “so President Clinton won’t have such a big jofc “ FILING From Page 10 and that decision was backed up by the council. Gave Village Manager Ev Manshum the go ahead on lixiking into the possiblity of a police authority that would in­ volve both the village and Thornapple Township. This could result in a joint effort at police protection for both Meeting with township of­ ficials to study the issue along with checking into costs would be part of the preliminary goals of Manshum. She also encouraged them we are terrible people “In the middle of all that not to watch too much televi­ sion. and followed that trouble, you are beautiful." She included teachers and message with a song about TV. which she taught to the parents when she looked out at her audience and said, children: “There’s no such thing as a “TV. TV bad kid . ” “Gonna watch out Johnson has performed all “So you won’t get me over the country for schools “Boob tube, you lose “I’ll turn you off any time I and churches and on radio and television She has appeared choose.” The children also chuckled at the Wolf Trap International at her song about junk food, Children’s Festival, at the and listened closely to her Grand Ole Opry and sung with the Grand Rapids songs about liking yourself. “You can’t do well until Symphony. She has created videos and you like yourself.” she told slide shows as well as two them songbooks, and she has “If anything bad happens to us...like divorce or drugs in recorded and produced six our homes, that does not mean albums. AREA LUNCH MENUS Caledonia Community Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Schools High/Middle Meal Deal Menu Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 17 Wednesday. Nov. 17 Thanksgiving Dinner. Thanksgiving dinner. Thursday. Nov. 18 Thursday, Nov. 18 Grilled chicken patty, Hamburg/bun. corn or french fries, fruit choice, french fries. Vita Pup, milk. Mickey Mouse's Birthday. bread stick, milk. Friday. Nov. 19 Friday, Nov. 19 itza pizza, french fries. Vita French bread, pizza, green beans or french fries, fruit Pup. milk, potato bar. Monday, Nov. 22 choice, milk. Grilled chicken nuggets, Monday, Nov. 22 Ham and cheese/bun. mix­ french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday, Nov. 23 ed veg. or french fries, fruit Mexican bar. french fries. choice, milk. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday, Nov. 23 Pizza, french fries, fruit Caledonia Community choice, milk. Schools Elementary Lunch Menu APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED Flexfab a manufacturer of Silicone and neoprene rub­ ber hoses, will accept applications for full-time factory employment for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Applicants must be able to read process instruction sheets and use measuring instruments. Previous factory experience is desirable Drug screens will be required in compliance with the federal drug free workplace act. Applications will be taken at the Hastings Industrial In­ cubator Building at 1035 E State St. Hastings. Ml on November 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p m. only. Flexfab is an equal employment opportunity employer (M/F/H/V) <THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP X SEWER ORDINANCE NO. 5 AMENDMENT Adopted: November 8, 1993 Effective: December 31, 1993 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE_ ™NCAN LAKE SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM SEWER ORDINANCE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 5 of THORNAP ?LE’TOWNSHIP BY AMENDING SECTION 7 OF ARTL CLE X THEREOF. DEALING WITH DEL,NQUENT CHARGES AND TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH: TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I AMENDMENT OF SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE X Section 7 is hereby repealed and a new Section 7 is adopted to read as follows. Section 7- Penalties in the amount of $10.00 per quarter and 1% per month will be assessed on any balance not paid in full by the last day of the first month of quarter SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This ordinance shall take effect on 31’ X All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Donna Kenyon. Clerk Tbomapple Township (205) Wednesday, Nov. 17 Nacho supreme, corn, pears, milk. Thursday, Nov. 18 Soup and sandwich, green beans. Vita Pup. milk, Mickey Mouse’s birthday. Friday, Nov. 19 Thanksgiving dinner. Monday, Nov. 22 Breakfast for lunch, french toast/waffles, sausage, ap­ plesauce, juice, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 23 Pizza, veg. stick/dip, fruit, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle Lake Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Nov. 17 French toast boat, sausage link, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday , Nov. 18 Sour cream doughnut, juice or fruit, milk. Friday, Nov. 19 Pop tart, juice or fruit milk. Monday, Nov. 22 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 23 Hot oatmeal, juice or fruit, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Nov. 17 Bagel cr. cheese, or jelly, orange juice, milk Thursday. Nov. 18 Waffles/syrup. apple sauce, nulk Friday. Nov. 19 Cinnamon roll, juice choice, milk Monday. Nov. 22 Cereal, muffin, juice, milk. Tuesday. Nov. 23 Breakfast pizza, orange jukx. milk. Sh Lunch minus. Pagi 13 Song writer and entertainer Carol Johnson keeps the close attention of Caledonia Elementary students as she sings her songs with a message’ written especially for children. Johnson appeared at the school last week in perfor­ mances sponsored by the school PTO. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 16, 1993 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N. Briggs, Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose: To consider request from Everett T. Marsman to rezone pro­ perty at the end of Oakwood Dr., immediately adjacent to and south of Lot 53 of Oakwood Shores No. 2, from Agri­ cultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan. Legal Description: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence North 0 degrees 21 ’00” West on the East line of said section 1185.37 feet, thence South 89 degrees 21’00” West 820.45 feet, thence South 89 degrees 15’18” West 84.70 feet, thence South 46 degrees 59’50” West on a chord on a curve to the right with a radius of 60.00 feet and a central angle of 68 degrees 18’28” 67.37 feet to the point of beginning of this description, thence South 2 de­ grees 08’25” West 305.60 feet, thence South 87 degrees 07’35” West 150.00 feet, thence North 5 degrees 03’36” East on a traverse line along a channel of Cobb Lake 260.00 feet to the South line of Lot 53 of Oakwood Shores No. 2, thence North 81 degrees 08’05” East on said South lot line 84.97 feet, thence North 8 degrees 53’55” West on the East line of said lot 31.93 feet, thence North 81 degrees 06’05” East 60.00 feet to the point of beginning. Also all that land lying between said traverse line and said channel. Owner of Record: Everett T. Marsman 9720 Alaska, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the township hall by appointment with the clerk. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk . .Telephone 795?9091 ................... ♦ .................... H2Q3)- �Pane 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 16, 1993 AMERICAN Caledonia ladies trap shooting team wins state championships W NlACHAP't AMBUCS aid KSRP, physical therapy student bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer A group of Caledonia area ladies won both individual and state championships in the Michigan United Conserva­ tion Clubs Shoot Sept. 19-20. Led by individual champion Deb Willyard, the team com­ peted against about 20 other squads from around the state, and successfully defended the state championship they won last year. Willyard also repeated as the individual champion. Other team members were Beth Bogert, Diane DeYoung, In keeping with their philosophy of helping the area s physically challenged, the Caledonia AMBUCS last week donated the proceeds of this year's fundraising efforts to the Kent Special Riding Program and to physical therapy student Solly Clark. Laura Johnson, left, sponsorship chairman of the Caledonia AMBUCS, presents a check to Lynn and Bill Schumacher of the Kent Special Riding Program, which is based at the Schumacher's Caledonia farm. .'AMERICAN fWBESS M Members of the ladies state championship trap shooting team are Beth Bogert (left), Diane DeYoung, Judy Lang, Arlene Stock and Deb Willyard. Judy Lang and Arlene Stack. In trap shooting, the marksman or woman tries to hit a clay pigeon that is laun­ ched at 60 miles per hour from a bunker about 16 yards away from the shooter. In the MUCC competition. 50 “birds” were launched for each competitor, and Willyard hit 48 of 50 for her title. Team scores are figured by adding the total score of all five members. Wes Tolan. a member of the Caledonia Sportsman's Club, said four men’s teams and two women's teams from the Caledonia area par­ ticipated in this year's state competition He said that anyone in­ terested in trap or skeet shooting is welcome to call the Sportsman's Club at 891-1168 on Wednesday and Thursday evenings or on Saturdays and Sundays. Caledonia Dance Center to perform ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 3-4 The Caledonia Dance Center is preparing its third annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s "Nutcracker” ballet, which for generations has been associated with the Christmas season. This year’s performances will be held at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Friday. Dec. 3, and at 3 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 4. •w Physical therapy student Sally Clark, of Alto, receives a scholarship check from AMBUCS Sponsorship Chairman Laura Johnson. Clark is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School and a graduate of Michigan State University. 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The production will feature the cast in full costume and elaborate sets that include a growing Christmas tree. The Dance Center this year will donate 50 percent of iB production proceeds to the Grand Rapids AIDS Resource Center, which helps both vic­ tims and children orphaned by the yet incurable disease. Advance ticket reservations are encouraged, as tickets will cost $7 if purchased in ad­ vance, and $9 if purchased at the door Reservations may be made by calling the Dance Center at 891-1606 or the AIDS 459-9177. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 16, 1993 I Page 13 Middleville varsity soccer team holds end-of-season banquet The Middleville varsity soc­ cer team, which fell to Caledonia in the finals of the Class B district champion­ ships. held its end-of-season awards banquet recently. Coach Steve Evans thanked the parents for their “positive and continous support during this season" and acknowledg­ ed the support of junior varsi­ ty coach Marty Wustman and volunteer assistant Kyle Conerse. Caledonia 7th grade ‘Purple’ team is tournament champ! The undefeated Caledonia seventh-grade 'Purple' girls' basketball team is pic­ tured here after completing a perfect 11 -0 season and capturing the tournament championship. (Story in the Nov. 9 Sun and News. )ln the bock row, from the left, are Cooch Jen Wilkinson, Jenny DeBoer, Stephanie Algera, Kelli DeVries, Lisa Kaechele and Meg Arrigo. In the front are Sara Sobczek (left), Erin Mesecar, Liz Fortuno, Anne Olson and Jenny Blauwkamp. Center front is the first-place tour­ nament trophy. TK jayvee soccer team holds banquet The Middleville junior varsity soccer team held its end of season banquet, Nov. 1 Receiving the team's "Eric DcGroote Most Valuable Player Award," given in honor of the 1991-1992 MVP, Middle Villa league bowler has 300 Scon Thurman became the first amateur league bowler to roll a perfect game at the Mid­ dle Villa Thurman, who lives in Hastings, has been a regular on the Monday evening league at the Middleville bowling alley. Nov. 1 was his lucky night. “I’ve come close before," Thurman said, “but. I’ve run into trouble in the tenth frame.” Thurman, who has been bowling nearly 20 years, has a league average of around 200. the late Eric DcGroote, was freshman Chris Niles. According to coach Marty Wustman, Niles started the season as striker and scored five goals before being moved to keeper. "(As keeper) he did an outstanding job, allowing only four goals in 12 games." Freshman Isaac Bainbridge was elected Most Improved Player on the jayvee team by his peers and the sportsmanship award, selected by Wustman, went to Jason Gearhart. The junior varsity team ended the season with an overall record of 12-2-4 and an O-K Rainbow Conference record of 6-0-2 to win the conference title. ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ tickets now available at Lakewood Tickets for Lake wood High School’s musical production of “Annie Get Your Gun," will go on sale to the public Tuesday, Nov. 16, through the computer lab at Lakewood High School. The computer lab will be open each school day, after school, from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Tickets will be available up to the show dates. Unsold tickets will be MORTON SYSTEM SAVERpeiieu 99.5 % PURE SALlj FOR son WATER. NOTHING WORKS HARDER. GUARANTEED- WORTON 5VSTEM W.C. STORE TOTAL MART at M-37 and 68th Street OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS A WEEK — CLEAN RESTROOMS — Post-season awards went to Nathan Bundy for Most Im­ proved Player and Mike Mar­ TK girl harriers win 3rd O-K Blue league title The Middleville girls’ cross-country team won the O-K Blue Conference title for the third year in a row. The Lady Trojans scored 49 points in the final league meet to wrap up the title victory Hamilton finished second with 66 points and Calvin Christian was third with 79. The Trojans placed four runners among the top ten finishers including freshman Kim Rauschenberger. who was fifth overall at 21:55. Sarah Matson was seventh at 22:21, Sarah Allore finish­ ed ninth at 22:33 and Wendy Wisniewski was 10th at 22:34. Stephanie Potter rounded out the scoring, crossing the line in 18th posi­ tion at 24:18. Also running, but not part of the score for the TK har riers. was Jamie Smith, who finished in 31st place at 26:26. Coach Tammy Benjamin said "The girls ran well and the win did not surprise me. " She added that the girls’ strengths were obvious to her all season. By virtue of their finishing places in the conference meet. Matson. Wisniewski. Raushenberger were named to the all-conference first team and Allore was named honorable mention. Raushenberer and Matson qualified for the state meet, where they finished 67th and 68th respectively. Elegant Drywalled Home Sparkling white interior with black accents in kitchen, spacious floor plan delivers 1470 square feet of living space. — Loaded with Classy Options — Cutting Surface in Work • Skylights Island • Jacuzzi in Master Suite Plush Violet Carpet • Morning Room with Triple Perimeter Heat Windows 40-gallon Gas Water Heater • Plus Formal Dining Room R-30, R-19, R-ll Insulation • Deluxe Black Front Package Appliance Package Tulip Window • Marble Sills in Kitchen And MORE! Mr. Harvey Mulder’s fourth-grade students also participated in the Caledonia Elementary “Taste of Michigan” project featured in last week’s Sun and News. The story did not specifically mention Mr. Mulder, but his class played an active role in the fourth-grade unit on Michigan projects. SCHOOL MENUS Available at the... • Fresh Donuts and Coffee • Lunch Specials • Lotto Clarification: He added, however, that the squad performed competitivly in the O-K Rainbow . The squad will be returning eight starters in next year’s lineup, as five seniors will be graduating. Marble, sweeper for the Trojan kickers, was rated as one of the top five players at the All-sectional selection meeting and received a berth on all-star unit. from Page 11 FIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP • KEEP SOFTENER CLEAN & RUNNING LONGER 554-9939 available at the door each night of the show on a firstcome, first-served basis. Show dates are Tuesday, Nov. 30; Thursday, Dec. 2, and Friday, Dec. 3. All seats are reserved and the ticket price is $4. “Injuries restricted the playing time this fall of several key players." Evans said. "Most notably Jim Mason, who was out for 14 games. Steve Converse, six games, and Mike Marble who was out for two games. " ble for Most Valuable Player. Marble and Jason Drussia were selected to the all­ conference squad and Jason Clinton was given honorable mention. Thoma pple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 17 Toast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, carrots, cranberry sauce, fruit sherbet. M.S. Salad Bar Thursday, Nov. 18 Hamburger/bun. pickle slices, oven fries, fresh fruit. Friday, Nov. 19 No lunch. Monday. Nov. 22 Pizzaburger, peas, sliced peaches, cookie. H.S. Salad Bar Tuesday. Nov. 23 Meat and cheese, sub sand­ wiches. lettuce tomato, jellow with fruit NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day Alt. menu at El. 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But last Tuesday, the entire CHS student body rose to give its state champion girls* coun­ try team a standing ovation during the school’s fall sports assembly The girls brought home the school's first-ever team cham­ pionship Nov 6 defeating second-place Gaylord for the Class B title by more than 60 points. The entire team was named to the all-conference squad, and Katie Sobczek. who finished second in the state meet, along with teammates Sarah Flegel and Shannon Houseman, also were named all state. “These girls define what hard work and great students mean." said coach Dave Hodgkinson He proudly pointed out to the rest of the school that the team placed seven of the top 12 runners in the conference, seven of the top 12 runners in the regional meet and seven of the top 43 runners in the state. The students also cheered boys’ cross-country star Peter Parbcl. who finished second in the boys’ individual state championship race and also was named to all-state honors. Cross country, however, was not the only bright spot in the Fighting Scots’ fall season. The boys’ soccer team brought home a first for their program by earning the school’s first district cham­ pionship in that sport and praise from coach Brian Broekhuizen for the team’s determination and hard work. Finishing the year with a best-ever season in their sport was the girls’ varsity tennis team, which took a second place in the O-K Gold tourna­ ment and finished with a 9-2 overall record and 6-1 in the conference. The boys’ golf team also posted a fine record, finishing third in the conference behind the play of senior golfer Phil Stimac. whose average was lowest in the league. The girls’ junior varsity basketball team also took a bow as it remained undefeated for the season with only two games left on its schedule at the time of the assembly. With its record at 18-0. the team was praised by coach Jon Pelletier for its “class and character “ The girls went on to win those last two games to post a perfect season record of 20-0. At the time of the assembly, girls' basketball was the only Despite ploying every gome away and a number of injuries, the CHS boys varsity soccer team captured a first-ever district soccer championship. Pictured with their trophy are team members Jared Oatley (front, left) Todd Long Mark Boncher, Brent Boncher, Matt Bushman, Brian Folkersma, Eric Rogers and Tim Baker (sitting.) Behind them are Steve Schmidt (left), Kevin Tafelsky, Ben Thompson, Sid Newhof, Mike Pries, Paul Minder, Mike VanSprange and Coach Brian Broekhuizen and the district trophy after the CHS fall sports assembly. sport still in action, and with victories in their final two games of the regular season, the Sweet Ladies entered last night’s district tournament play 15-5 for the season and 10-4 in the conference, good for third place in the O-K Gold. Despite the many successes, the CHS fall sports season also was marked by tragedy. Senior football player Vito Lombardo was killed in a traf­ fic accident with one game left unplayed in his fine career. Interest Free till April ’95 375 Round Baler Caledonia High School last week honored its state champion girls' cross coun­ try at the school's fall sports assembly. Here, the entire team and Coach Dove Hodgkinson pose with the conference, regional and state championship trophies the team won this fall. 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South M-37, Hastings 945-9526 t His team went on to win that last game, however, dedicating the victory to Lom­ bardo and presenting his fami­ ly with the game ball During the sports highlight video which capped the assembly, the students broke into a cheer at when the film showed Lombardo, his number 44 clearly visible, breaking through for a touchdown. Vaisity football coach Ralph Shefferley praised his team for the way they handled the tragedy of losing a team­ mate and friend. But he also complimented the entire student body and staff for their support during “adversity.” adding. “You really find out the test of the metal when it’s in the heat. " The assembly, its recogni­ tion of the student athletes and its video highlight was held as a finale to the fall sports season as winter sports condi­ tioning is just getting underw ay. As the girls’ state basketball tournament crowns its cham­ pions, the CHS wrestlers and the boys’ basketball team will be primed to begin season competition the first week of December. Girls’ volleyball, the third winter sport, will serve up its first game Dec. 18. □LaCrosse i Insulated Boots I 115% Off! — With This Coupon — COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY, NOV. 20, 1993 J I I In Stock Boots Only from... ! I Caledonia Farmers Elevator ■ | 146 E. MAIN - CALEDONIA 891-8108 I �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 16, 1993 / Page 15 Scots jayvee basketball team has perfect season asissis, three steals and four deflections. Jenny Seemstra came off the bench to add six points. Sherri VrcdeVoogd had four rebounds on the night. "I can’t say enough about this team," said Pelletier. "They play well together and they play well." He said there were three constants for the reason the girls went undefeated this season. One: they put the ball into the hoop - a Km. The learn averaged about 56 points per game. Two: They could put on a ot of defensive pressure and played excellant full court pressure. Three: The bench was the strongest in the league. I have 13 solid players on the team and they played very intense basketball all year," he said. "This is the kind of record they can cherish for the rest of their lives." RENTAL w tu. Celebrating their perfect season is the 1993 CHS JV basketball team. In the front, from the left, are Mindy Smith, Julie Scheid, Jenny Feenstra, Anne Whisner, Lisa VanRyn, Keri Reiffer and Kristy DeBoer. Behind them are Coach Jon Pelletier, Lisa Constant, Sheri Vredevogd, Jenifer Vining, Jenny Wierenga, Nikki VonderLoon and Kara Gordon. The Caledonia junior var­ sity basketball team success­ fully completed a perfect sea­ son Thursday by defeating Hudsonville. 61-42. The junior "Sweet Ladies" upped their team record to 200 this season and won the mythical O-K Gold title. Il was also only the third time in Jon Pelletier's eight­ ycar coaching career in three different sports that his team has beaten a Hudsonville op­ ponent. "They have been a personal nemesis for me, but I didn't tell the team that before the game,’’ Pelletier said. "I was glad to see it when the team came out and played the best First quarter of the year, and for five minutes late in the first, they played more intense that I've ever seen them. It was beyond awesome." The junior Scots pounded out 23 points in the first quar­ ter and continued to outscore Hudsonville in every quarter of the game. Leading scorer in the game was Lisa VanRyn with 17, which brings her season's total to 201 to lead the team. Milkly Smith had 12 points and six assists. She had 108 assists this season, which was highest on the team. Kristy DeBoer, the leading rebounder all year for the ju­ nior Scots, finished the season with seven to go with her eight points. Anne Wisner added seven rotK rr.wwsr wros r Largest Tool box in Town Why Buy it... Rent it! WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICES We provide trailers with all heavy equipment. points and, coming off the bench, Lisa Constance had six points. The junior varysity team uppped its record to 19-0 last Tuesday when it defeated Coopersville, 57-36. The junior Scots outscored Coopersville 28-16 in the first half and cruised to victory. Leading scorer in that game was Mindy Smith with 15, in­ cluding three baskets from three-point range. She also had seven assists and five steals. DeBoer had 10 points, in­ cluding two hoops from downtown and three assists. 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Sun 1*10:30 pm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 - CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-11-23.pdf a77d83a9dd08625ed2e8af75c78a258e PDF Text Text V 12/30/** t BULK *ATE [U.S POSTAGE - jid Neais^ c 121 Uwrcn Hastings, rtl • . . __ * -ffo. -A.~ A ■ *. _. rLjt. Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 T20th Year No. 305 I November 23, 1993 Middleville downs Hastings, wins district championship "Get us tied by the third quarter,” said Middleville girls' basketball coach Jim Sprague to his team at half­ time, "and I think we can beat them." That was just about the ex­ tent of advice the Trojan coach gave during intermis­ sion in the 58-42 Middleville victory over Hastings in the class B district finals. The Rady Trojans had been down by five at the break, 2520, as Hastings made four of nine field goals in the first quarter and five of 14 in the second. Middleville made five of 12 in the first and only three of 12 in the second. At 5.50 in the third quarter, Middleville took a lead it never gave up, despite the fact that one of its top scorers, Carla Ploeg, was still without a point. She would remain scoreless until almost midway through the fourth quarter where she would hit two field goals and go 3-6 from the free throw line. Hastings was trying to exact a little revenge for its 56-46 loss to Middleville 5646 Nov.l 1, when the Trojans led the most of the game. In her final game for Hast­ ings this year, Tia Nichols covered Ploeg rather than the taller Kelly Eggers, and Sarah McKeough, having seen the dribbl ing-bet ween-the-legs maneuver by Lady Trojan Sarah Kaechele, was better able to counter her moves to the basket. Hastings' downfall came in the third period. Amanda Jennings made the only field goal for the Lady Saxons in that eight minutes and the team was held to five points. Middleville, meanwhile, came out and hit eight of 16 field goals and three from the char­ ity stripe. "In the first half. Eggers was giving us fits," said Sprague. "We knew we had to make some adjustments and work around her. They were also able to take away our threat of Carla, which was a real good game plan by Jack (Longstreet, coach of the Hastings team). We really have to give him a lot of Sw Troian cagan win, Page 14 The Middleville varsity girls' basketball team have a celebration after the win over Hastings with coach Jim Sprague holding the trophy in the rear Caledonia girls’ district championship is ‘sweet’ The “Sweet Ladies” are playing their best basketball at the right time of the season — the tournaments. Caledonia, which has won 10 of its last 11 contests, claimed the Class B district championship on its home court Friday night with a con­ vincing 65-51 victory over Wyoming Rogers. First-year coach Mike Wilson's Scots were schedul­ ed to take on Hudsonville Uni­ ty Christian in the regional tournament opener at God­ win’s gym last night (Mon­ day. Nov. 22). If they were able to pull that one out, they will be in the regional finals Wednesday evening against the winner of the other regional semifinal game bet­ ween Coopersville and Muskegon Heights. The Sweet Ladies earlier in the tourney week had disposed of Godwin Heights, 37-25, and O-K Gold Conference rival South Christian, 48-38, to make it to the finals. The win over South Chris­ tian was particularly “sweet” because they had lost to the Sailors twice during the regular season. But Rogers was no slouch as an opponent, either. The Golden Hawks, led by Lee Ellis, described by Wilson as “a quality post player,” had finished second in the O-K White Conference during the regular campaign. Senior centers Sue Grevers and Betsy Weaver drew the assignment of holding Ellis in check, with help from one of the guards, and Caledonia came up with a full-court press, especially putting The Caledonia girls’ varsity basketball team handed first-year coaches Mike Wilson and Katie Kowalczyk a district championship Friday night defeating Wyoming Rogers 65-51. pressure on the Rogers backcourt. Offensively, Jenny Millard tossed in 16 points on an 8-for-10 shooting perfor­ mance. Jodi VanderVelde and Jamie Oatley both contributed 12 points to the balanced at­ tack and Dani Gallert counted 11. VanderVelde dished out a whopping 12 assists and she and Weaver collected six re­ bounds apiece. Grevers also had two block­ ed shots, which brings her season total to 28. She has snuffed six shots in the tourna­ ment thus far. Wilson said his team’s play of late has been gratifying because “we’ve won in so many different ways this last half of the season,” he said, noting, for example, that Caledonia beat O-K Gold champion Coopersville Nov. 9 with solid, half-court defense and stopped South Christian last Wednesday with pressure and sagging back in­ to the center. "Our defense has been a factor in every game,” Wilson said. The Sweet Ladies gained revenge on South Christian by putting pressure on the inside and on the perimeter The Sailors managed only 11 points in the entire first half. "We really collapsed on the inside players,” Wilson said. While holding a lead at the half. Caledonia’s coach said he told his girls they had been a strong second half team throughout the season while South had been at its best in the early part of games "I told the team that if we played strong all game we’d be all right.” he said. Wilson was quick to point out two key contributions in the first half from reserves Michelle Colbom and Heidi Hoekstra. Sae Scot Cagan win, Page 15 Jodi VanderVelde drives past the South Christian defense for a layup in last Wednesday's district tour­ nament contest. In This Issue... • Jaycees to organize new Middleville chapter • Pastoor’s renovation nearly complete, grand opening set • Caledonia schools get good report from auditor • Yankee Springs planners OK two rezoning requests �Page 2 I I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 23. 1993 UM >. .U j McFall Class, senior citizens sharefun, knowledge, caring When the seniors visit Sue Lefonty's first grade class every other week, they will break into smaller groups with one "Grandparent" and a few kids. "Grandma" Ruth Alexander and Rachael Syswerda watch what David Dipp is doing. by Margaret Fowler Snz/F Writer Buzzing anticipation was evident last Tuesday after­ noon in one of the first-grade classes at McFall Elementary School The kids weren't quite ready to settle down while their teacher. Sue Lefanty, read to them and their student teacher. Karie Scripsema. prepared for other activities. Many kept twisting around to stare at the classroom door behind them. When excited whispers of •They’re here, they’re here.” started, they all just waited for Lefanty to let them run to the door. This was the day for their “senior friends” to visit. And the whispers had signalled the arrival of their nine “Grandmas” and one “Grandpa” who had just ar­ rived from Sentinel Pointe, a retirement community in Grand Rapids Their twice-a-month visits are part of an intergenerational program that was designed and implemented by Scripsema. a continuing education student at Aquinas College. The program is designed ‘ ’to bring generations together in a school setting, through activities and experiences that benefit everyone involved. “Bringing the young and old together in an intergenerational partnership provides this link,” she said. The hour-long visits generally are somewhat struc­ tured, with the kids singing songs or reading a poem for he whole group. Some of the senior citizens have gotten to be “Star of the Day.” Then the star has brought along something from their childhood and talked to the kids about “the good old days.” When it was Grandpa Pete Botma’s turn, he used the time to take an old key roller skate and make it into a scooter for the kids Other weeks, things may be a little less active as the class Karie Scripsema (standing), the McFall student teacher who developed the intergenerationol program, encourages first-grader Josh Dykstra as he tells his story to "Grandma” Emma Curtiss. Classmates Katie Oshinski and Andy McDiarmid listen while they wait for their turns. is divided into smaller groups with one grandparent each. They may read, work on math, tell stories, or talk about their heritage and ancestry, as was the topic for Tuesday’s session. Much more than knowledge is shared between these 6- and 7-year-old youngsters and seniors, with the youngest be­ ing 83. “In addition to contributing to the students' academic achievement, the seniors pro­ vide emotional support while helping the students unders­ tand more about aging.” Scripsema explained. “And in our mobile society, many children have lost their extended family. The senior friends often serve as a grand­ parent figure for them.” Tuesday’s visit held some special emotion, particularly for Scripsema and the seniors, because it was the last visit while Scripsema would be in the classroom She will finish her student teaching at McFall on Wednesday. But the visits will continue, according to Linda Laver, social director at Sentinel Pointe, who got the seniors in­ volved and sees that they are safely transported each time. When it’s time for the grandparents to leave, both the kids and the seniors are reluctant to say goodbye. After many more hugs and pats as the seniors go out the door, the kids seem to hold onto the moments by talking about what they did and what grandma or grandpa said. The seniors hang onto those moments as well, according to Klaver. They may be tired when they leave and need to take an extra long nap. But, the hour of sharing with the kids has given each of the grandparents joys and memories that they share with the other Sentinel Pointe residents, said Klaver. These are the reasons that Scripsema developed the pro­ gram to begin with. “The senior friends have shown me that they have a strong commitment to their roles at my school. “They are motivated to become pan of the school because they want to be usful and productive, they are look­ ing for meaningful, new roles; they care deeply about the children; they are concerned about the students' education, and they would like to con­ tribute to the child’s educa­ tional and emotional well­ being.” she said. ‘ These are just a few of the reasons why I felt it was im­ portant to implement an intergenerational program. ” When the "Grandmas" and "Grandpa" arrive and leave, hugs are in order. Many of the first-graders liek Mikey Wangerow, want "Grandpa" Pete Botma to pick them up for a big hug. If you see Officer Mike ...wish him a happy 21st! Love...Mom, Dad & Trooper CRAFT BAZAAR o ’ Saturday, Dec. 4 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Middleville Methodist Crafts • Greens' Baked Goods Gifts • Lunch j �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 23, 1993 / Page 3 Jaycees to organize new Middleville chapter The Jaycees. a community organization for men and women ages 21-39, is return­ ing to Middleville. •*I’ve really never seen such a warm response as I've seen in this community." said Tim Miller, membership services Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Human half of education.. I would like to share with you some excerpts from an editorial that appeared in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Newsletter and was reprinted in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Bulletin, titled "Athletics The Other Half of Education." "High school athletics is known as the other half of educa­ tion. There arc those in the media and professional education field who slate that wc do not know our fractions. That too much time, too much energy, and too much money is spent on high school athletics or that the emphasis is disproportionate to the value. In defense of athletics and co-cumcular programs, we often use such popular phrases as ‘athletics keep kids in school’ ‘it provides school spirit and community pride,’ ‘it keeps kids off the street.’ "I think it’s time to point out that athletics and athletic com­ petitions are learning environments for social and cultural understanding, assimilation of cultures, integration of races, and breaking of sexual stereotypes. Team membership and athletic competitions cross those artificial social lines caused by personal finances, religious beliefs, family backgrounds, and even artificial geographic boundaries such as city limits and county lines. "The professional classroom teacher uses current phrases such as cooperative and experiential learning. Athletics has uthzed the teamwork ethic, peer leadership, coaching by demonstration, practice by doing — way before the lecture method began to disappear from the classroom. Repetition, practice, drills are still accepted methods of learning in athletics. A given premise in athletics is respect for authority— be it a coach, an official, or the rules of the game. You adhere to that premise or you do not participate. "The laws of physics, geometric patterns, awareness of anatomy, and health education are just some of those lessons learned by athletes. Where is the recognition of patriotism, the pause to reflect our nation more evident? In a social studies classroom or as the National Anthem is played before an athletic contest? Don’t you think that batting averages, game statistics, and league standings are basic mathematical pro­ blems that every athlete wants to learn? Fractions of seconds, conversions of yards and feet into metrics and meters are more spoken in track than by American industry or a business teacher. The shortest distance between two places is a straight line — used when hitting the cut-off person in softball or baseball, running a sideline pass, or breaking a zone defense... "Admit it educators — Reebok has been more effective in demonstrating Newton’s Law of Physics than most classroom instructors... it is tough to admit that a student may flip by the front pages in a newpaper in order to read the sports pages. However, the student is reading. (In most cases) 1 would rather see the name of one of my students on the sports pages than on the front page ... It is time that the other half of education, be it the academic half or the co-curricular half, become one and united in a single purpose. To utilize the strengths of both halves, to educate our youth using all resources from textbooks to rule books ‘‘All the student athletes in the Commonwealth (state) can give examples of how they were motivated to improve, in­ spired or given meaning and purpose by a coach, athletic direc­ tor, or educator who took an interest in them as a person. Athletics is the human half of education. " representative from Tulsa. Okla . who recently was in Middleville to begin extension of the new chapter. Miller talked with Henry Dugan, principal of Thornapple Kellogg High school, and to teachers there He also spoke with Ev Manshum. village manager Both Dugan and Manshum had been members of the Portland Jaycees and said they were excited about the return of that organization to the community The previous chapter had been active until the late 1980s Mike Schipper. a 1981 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg, who is an attorney in Grand Rapids, is acting presi­ dent of the Middleville chapter. About 100 other area residents have been targeted as potential Jaycee members and will be receiving informa­ tion by mail Any Middleville area resi­ dent interested in joining the new chapter should call Cathy Cuddahee at 948-2819. Election of officers, meeting nights and goals will all be decided once the chapter holds its first meeting. The Hastings chapter, which in May was named the top chapter in the state over 160 others, is heading up the Middleville extension. Members involved in the ex­ tension are looking to bring to Middleville residents the same opportunities they have as members of the Hastings Jaycees. “The beauty of the Jaycees." says Miller, is that as a member, each individual puts in as much time to the organization as he or she wants There are no re quirements beyond the $45 yearly dues. And each chapter gets to decide what programs it wants to run. Again, there are no requirements. " Though frequently billed as a community service organzation, the Jaycees, or Junior Chamber of Commerce, goes beyond that. It is a leadership training organization. Leader­ ship training is developed through community service programs, as well as public speaking, writing and inter­ viewing Other aspects of leadership that can be attained through the organization are time management, delegation, commitment, goal-setting and networking. Programs offered by the Jaycees are limitless, says Miller. Every Jaycees chapter has four programming areas. • Community Develop­ ment — human services, fund-raising, governmental involvement, community im­ provement and beautification, international affairs, youth programs, scholarships. Christmas and Thanksgiving programs. • Individual Development — Family and spiritual pro­ grams, personal skills, public speaking and writing, sports and leisure instruction, family outings, job search and inter­ view skills. • Management Develop­ ment — financial manage­ ment. personnel management, training sessions, organiza­ tional meeting development, time management, social ac­ tivities, public relations. • Membeship Develop­ ment — recruitment planning and training, degree advance­ ment. new chapter extensions, new member projects and chapter assistance "All of these different terms may sound intimidating to a potential new member." says Miller, "but they do all start to make sense once you have joined the organization " If someone has a particular project he or she w ould like to hold, such as a "Punt. Pass and Kick" competition, with guidance from officers and help from members in the chapter, that member can see the project through to its com­ pletion. says Miller. "I tell people that the Jaycees is an organization that provides leadership training through community service,” says Miller. "We often say that the Jaycees are Rotarians or Lions in training. " Jaycees become "exhausted roosters” when they turn 40. but have had such positive ex­ periences being in a com­ munity- organization tht in­ dividual members often go on to join Rotary or the Lions Club or other similar service organizations. Miller, added that in many communities such service clubs work with the Jaycees because it's made up of young people who are full of energy and devotion to their communities. CHRISTMAS CRAFT BAZAAR ? Sponsored by... Middleville V.F.W. Post 754.8 Auxiliaiv A at.. 123 E. Main St.. Middleville n Saturday, Dec. 4th • 9 am-4 pm Lunch items available Homemade items for that special someone on your shopping fct Ken Adams turns 80 Nov. 25 Ken Adams of Hastings will observe his 80th birthday Thursday. Nov. 25. There will be an open house held at River Bend Travel on Thursday. Nov. 25. from 3 to 6 p.m. Banking has certainly come a long way from that simple but historic transaction that took place between two groups of neighbors so long ago. But one message that remains unchanged, is that by helping each other we can ail reap the bounty that cooperation brings. We’re proud to be a part of this fine community and are thankful to have such good neighbors like you. In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, we will be closed on November 26th. Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Holiday! Qtate MAIN OFFICE 267 East Main St. Caledonia, MI (616) 891-8113 MIDDLEVILLE 303 N. Arlington Middleville, MI (616) 795-3361 DUTTON 3205 68th St. Dutton, MI (616) 698-6337 THE FIRST NAME IN COMMUNITY SERVICE BANKING ALEDONIA sass FDIC 3 Locations Open All Day Mon thru Fti and til Noon on Sat JA �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 23, 1993 young to be gone My improved vision has helped to get me working hard on no longer seeing people with such hard judgments, but to deeply see them as exten­ With. NORMA VELDERMAN sions of God. When I judge others, I hurt me. not them. Russ Bender said he went out for a walk and is doing time. Hi, everyone. We are hav­ Jana and Cay are helping nicely. Every day he notices ing an early Thanksgiving feeling a little bit better. Just Johnny with all the extra Saturday. Jana goes back to cooking. I am just a lady of to be in his own home is such Victoria, British Columbia, leisure now. I may have to go a wonderful rich feeling. Canada, on Sunday, so most Keep up the good work. Russ and hide in our bedroom to of our family will be here ex­ keep my bossy nose out of it. ’we are all pulling for you. cept for Mary and Pat. We Jack and Jerry Spencer had Johnny is getting to be a were planning on having 14 their friends from Canadian here. Terry, our grand­ wonderful cook. Lake visiting them last week. Cay and Jana are having daughter and boy friend are On Friday they had Jack's such a good relaxed time coming and he has 18-monthold boy and two and a half­ together. Cay took 10 days off sister and brother-in-law from Farmington visiting them. while Jana is here, and so it is year-old girl. Then on Sunday. Ray and so good to watch them enjoy We are scrambling to get Judy Harris from Ortonville, each other. the house a little more old friends, came to visit. Jack Thanks to Helen Wenger. I childproof. The fireplace and Jerry used to live there. found out about Karen stove is the big stumbling Loraine Otto said thev Pender’s death. She seems so block. I keep it going all of the Neighbors swift kick. But in my early morning sessions I get myself quiet and listen and wait and it comes through when I really celebrated her mom's 95th birthday on Sunday. Betty Newman went to Royal Oak Tuesday. Kathy Bracy picked up Betty and dropped her off at the home of Nellie Paradise, a friend of the family. Wednesday. Paul Clark and wife from Hillsdale came to visit Betty and took Betty out to lunch, then went to the Literary Club at Bessie Nelson's home. Betty and Ward Bender went to Lansing this week. Had a good trip. Well, I guess that is it for this week. A great big hug to all of you, wonderful family. Some days I do pretty good at turning my stumbling blocks into sleeping stones. This week. I have had several days when I feel proud of my growth. Then along comes a restless day and I want to give myself a great big listen. 1 have such a tendency to ask for help and then tell God how I want Him to do it. Bye for this week. The Kingsmen to perform at Reformed Church The Kingsmen. from Ashville N.C. will be appearing al Caledonia Christian Reformed Church in Caledonia on Friday. Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the Cutlerville Christian Bookstore and Caledonia Professional Pharmacy or call Betty Kapteyn at 891-8858 or Micky Jelscma at 795-9548. The tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. To order tickets by mail, sent a check for $5 plus 50 cents for postage and handling to: Betty Capteyn, 8840 East Paris Ave. Caledonia, Mi 49316. There will be a nursery available. The church is located at M37 and 100th Street in Caledonia. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY....... 9:45a.m., 11:00a.m. & 6 00p.m. WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor M-37, Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11:00 service "Sat an example In apeech, In Ute. In love. In faith and In purity " 1 Timothy 4:12 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning service*. Canway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening service* Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night’’....... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Chib, Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 891-8028 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come foin our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a m Sunday School.........................................11:15a.m. Sunday School................................. 9 45 a.m Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship..............11:00 a.m. Phone 891-9259 YOU ARE INVII Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795 3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus Christ is Lord" 111 Church Street Sunday School........................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10 30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 p.m. Wea Midweek Prayer & Bote Study....... 7 00 p.m. ftev Mbar^ Dotson. Pastor Sieve Jccxscn vojn Pastor Mte j»ney MuscDV Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ ................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................. 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.tn. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director 708 West Main Street Rev. James Cusack 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-8167 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Church School.....................9.30 a.m. Choir Practice ....................9:30 a.m. Worship Service................ 10:30 a.m. Sunday School..................................... 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.............10:30 a.m. Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 6984252 Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH “God Cares for You" Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday Schoo! Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee 10 00 a.m ....... _ HOOam. 6 00 p.m. Phone 795-7076 Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship......................11 00 a m Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH dk 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages 1 Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School Wednesday ••Family Night’ 6 00 p m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ODlrf QJimr ^/Hrtljodist (Sliurrh 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E, Alto, Michigan 49302 .... 10:00a.m. Sunday School 1100 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Wednesday Grayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7 00 p.m. Rrrde Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitney vide Ave Church School _.......... & Sunday. ....... Morning Wixship Evening Worship Wcd Fchow'h,p 10.00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6 00pm 1 30 pm (in homes of church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 23, 1993 / Page 5 Joyce Buehler is Pythian Sister of the Year • Freeport Extension Club, holding several offices during the years, and acting as County Council representa­ tive. • Irving Grange for 35 years, earning all seven degrees in the order, holding several of­ fices, and now serving as sec­ retary. • Freeport School Alumni association, serving as secre­ tary for many years. • Hope Church of rhe Brethren. • Barry County Farm Bureau. Joyce has been married to Millon Buehler since June, 1, 1957, and the couple have four children: Barbara Bond. Milton F. Buehler. Bruce The Freeport chapter of the Pythian Sisters pose with their guests before its monthly meeting. Seated in the front row from left are Carol Masters, Grand Senior from Waldron, Virginia Davis, Grand Chief from Ypsilanti, Joyce Buehler, Grand Secretary from Joyce Buehler of Freeport has been named the "Pythian Sister of the Year." Buehler joined the Sisters in October 1965, along with 16 other members and officers who formed the new Sunshine Temple No. 151 of Freeport. Starting as Excellent Junior, Joyce has held most stations through the years, being Most Excellent Chief many times. She has attended Grand Temple through the years, most of them as a representa­ tive. A secretary for the Grand Temple for five years, she then became a Past Grand Chief, and was Grand Trustee for three years. She has attended Pythian Sisters meetings in Wisconsin, the 100th anniver­ sary in Ohio, been to Vancouver, Canada, and Elkhart, Ind., conventions. In 1988, she attended the Supreme convention in Anaheim California, where she received the Supreme de­ gree. In 1989, Joyce received a necklace from the Supreme Temple as a service award from Supreme Chief Geri Worley, for whom she served as honorary flag escort at the installation of Supreme Chief. She has also held the office of District Deputy nine years during her tenure in the orga­ nization. An active member, Joyce has served in many capacities and gathered many honors for her work. She has held a dual membership since 1985 with the Plainwell Pythian Sisters, where she is also active. In February 1991, Joyce had surgery for a brain tumor, spending three weeks in a hospital, but was back attend­ ing meetings in April. In May, 1992, she attended — HOMES OF THE WEEK — L1M2. MIDDLEVILLE Sharp 3 bedroom, 2 story with 1 'A bath. Near schools. Home­ owners Warranty included. Spacious home with hard­ wood floor, newer roof, large fenced yard on corner lot. and I stall garoge. Call Deb, 6238357 t2Ml. 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Middleville Road - M ddieville 1=1 795-7933 .... -- 891-1551 681-2834- Freeport, Polly Burke, District Deputy from Sturgis, (second row) Irene Frank, past District Deputy from Waldron, Lillie Neff, Ypsilanti, Leona Smith Middleville, Nyla Buehler, Freeport and DeEtte Baker, Middleville. International Day at Port Huron and also Supreme Temple in Las Vegas, with her husband. Milton. who is also a member. In Pythian International, she has held secretary and trea­ surer, vice president and is now president. A list of organizations that Joyce is a member includes: • Rebekahs for 39 years; holding the office of Noble Grand for 20 years, and receiv­ ing the decoration of chivalry Christian artist’s concert set at Elmdale church As part of his “Making It Simple” tour, Christian artist Larry Dameron will share in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene, 9210 Elmdale Road, between Alto and Clarksville. Unlike many in the Chris­ tian music field today, Dameron did not plan to be a musician. Though he has a strong musical background in both voice and guitar, he left the field of music behind after a brief stint in a rock and roll band as a teenager. For years music was just a hobby. But after an on-the-job accident permanently injured his back, Dameron spent a lot of time on that hobby, writing songs about the struggles and victories that he had been through Family and close friends encouraged him to share those songs, and to his surprise, people responded Since then Dameron has recorded two professional full projects of original songs and has been in a full-time music ministry for over three years now. Many of his songs from both recordings have received national air play on the radio Dameron has also appeared on several Christian television programs throughout the Midwest "The ultimate goal of this ministry." Dameron says, “is for Chnsi to be seen in everything I do...” as well as "sharing the job chat comes when you allow Him to work in and through you My con­ certs consist of music, shar mg. and a challenge for each person to examine where he or she is at w nh respect to the Lord in 1981, and past president of District 23. • Eastern Star's Freeport Chapter No. 478 for 32 years; Worthy Matron for five years. • Barry-Allegan County Association, serving as secre­ tary, treasurer, vice president and now president. Buehler and Karen Finkbeiner. They have six grandchildren. They also spent several years caring for six foster children who were wards of the courts. She was the ninth born in a family of 10 children and notes that seven brothers and sisters are still living. Buehler has been very busy and active in many organiza­ tions through the years, but is still a dedicated member of the Pythian Sisters. The preceding information was supplied by Nyla Buehler, secretary-treasurer of Sunshine Temple No. 151 of Freeport It details why Joyce Buehler was selected as "Pythian Sister of the Year" for 1992. Acrylic Nails PULL $25OO 891-4040 • “Thee Place for TANNING and NAILS” 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) Behind Faro's PLoa In Caledonia OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am to 8 p.m , Open at 8 a m Saturday ^|| PROFESSIONALISM... L Customer Service has always been our first priority, so we have added to our staff to give you the quality of service you deserve. Seated in front (from our Dorr location) left: Beth Muilenburg, right: Shellie VanSickle. 2nd row: Helen Richardson, (recep­ tionist), Nila Goodin, Micki VandenBosch and Terri Belka (receptionist). Back row: Sherri Miklusicak, Marcia Bennett and Rita Martin. Full Service Family Salon • Cuts • Style • Color Highlighting • Perms • Tanning Booth • Nail Services (4 Nail Techs. Available) We use and recommend products by Aucleic A- OPEN Monday & Friday 9 to 6; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 to 8; Saturday 9 to 3 NEW DESIGN CAltdoNiA VillAqr Centre �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 23, 1993 TK PET fundraiser tops last year’s by $4,000 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The major fund-raiser at the three Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Schools, McFall. West and Page, raised $21,700. The Parents and Educators in Partnership group who sponsors the Frankenmuth sale each fall uses the money raised to provide additional educational experiences for the kids, supplement school needs, and help improve resources according to Treasurer Lani Forbes. This year’s total topped that from 1992 by $4,000. Forbes partially attributes the increase to a new incentive program that was im­ plemented this year. PET had worked out a plan with Scholastic Books. For every ten items a child sold, he got to choose a book. Every student who par­ ticipated got a pencil with a topper like a troll. “1 think the book program was why we had more kids participate per class.” Forbes said. After the children delivered the items they sold and turned in their money, each child's total was taken. When the books arrived (different levels for each of the schools), PET moms went room to room so the kids could choose. The student who topped the sales overall sold 82 items for Fourth-grader Joe Brinks plans to get a lot of use out of the Coca-Cola chest thot held prizes like a walkman and a basketball. He won the treasure chest at Page Elementary. ARK VETERINARY SERVICES Dr. Larry Julius — 3 Locations to Serve You — GUN LAKE: DORR MIDDLEVILLE 792-9500 681-2388 795-2300 BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE To take advantage of savings, your pet can be safely updated with vaccines even if not due until a later time. Where 3 year dog licenses are available (Allegan) you can update vaccine to coordinate with license renewal - 1994. $420. Forbes said there were several kids who topped the $200 mark. Each school gave away a ‘treasure’ chest as a bonus, filled with things fitting the age. For each five items sold, that student got their name put into a box for the drawing for the chest. The principals drew the name and then surprised the winner by bringing the treasure chest to their class. The three winners are firstgrader Harley Holloman from McFall, third-grader Amanda Fisk at West, and fourth­ grader Joe Brinks at Page. Principal Sharon Kalee helps third-grader Amanda Fisk, winner of the West treasure chest, unpack the surprises. SPECIAL FEE SCHEDULE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 18, 1993 SPECIAL REGULAR SAVE Distemper (4 in 1).......... $16.50 15.00 Leukemia (test not incl.). Rabies (1 year)................. 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AFGHANS. QUILTS ... AND MUCH. MUCH MORE!! v&rdote FRI. NOV. 26th Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse GRAND RAPIDS JUNIOR COLLEGE CAMPUS 9 am - 6 pm D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 23, 1993 / Page 7 Crumback • Klomparens united in marriage Beuschels celebrate 30th anniversary Jim ond Peg Beuschel of Coledonio observed their 30th wedding onniversory on Mondoy, Nov. 22. Their children are Barb and Scott Schiefla of Caledonia, Julie Beuschel of Marietta, Ga., Kelly and Joe Hurth of Lansing, ond Jamie Beuschel of Cale­ donia. • They also have five grandchildren, Jonathan, Kevin, Jason, Kaitlynn and James-Andrew. Arens couple marks 35th anniversary Henry and Janet Arens celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary Monday, Nov. 22. They are lifetime residents of Hastings. Their children are Diane Miller (Arens) of Glendale, Ariz. and Henry, Todd, Sue and Mark Arens, all of Hastings. One grandchild, Joseph Arens, also is of Hastings. Buehler - Marsh exchange wedding vows brother of the groom. and Gerrad Marsh, son of the groom, was a groomsman. Jordan Marsh, another son of the groom, was an usher. The couple will make their home in New Whiteland, Ind. Barbara Lee Buehler and Geoffrey Wayne Marsh were married on Oct. 16 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Caledonia The bride is the daughter of Everett and Thelma Poll and Robert and Marilyn Buehler, all of Caledonia. The groom, of New Whiteland, Ind., is the son of V. Eloise Marsh of In­ dianapolis, formerly of Caledonia, and the late George Marsh. Both are graduates of Caledonia High School. Matron of honor was Bon­ nie Ferris, sister of the bride, and junior bride was Parker Lee Buehler* daughter of the bride. Best man was Kent Marsh, Stacey Lynn Klomparens, daughter of Ken and Carol Klomparens of Grandville, was wed on June 5 to Michael Dean Cmmback, son of Ken and Mary Lou Crumback of Caledonia. The ceremony was per­ formed at Reformed Bible College. Matron of honor was Julie Johnson. Bridesmaids were Jill Frielink. Beth Crumback and Amy Crumback. Flower girl was Ashley Crumback. Best man was Greg Workman. Groomsmen were Scott Crumback, Pete Crum back and Jim Klomparens Ushers were Dave Potter and Steve Shattuck. Celebrate Christmas — in your — NEW HOME! These 11 1993 models are priced to sell! Inventory Clearance List Price 1 Fleetwood &/YE A GtFT THEY LL USE ALL- YEAR LOH Spring Cove APPLIANCES Freezers washers Dryers Ranges #5601 Fleetwood Pre-Holiday Fleetwood Serving our Country Army Pvt. 2 Christian D. Foster has completed basic training at Fort Jackson. Col­ umbia. S.C. 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Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 • �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 23, 1993 Pastoor’s renovation nearly complete, grand opening set ® Pharmacy CAiflE Pasfoors Family Market owners Lou and Barb Veenstra are pleased with results of the renovation project. The expansion of the store has allowed for more room at the checkouts and the entire store has a lighter, more open feel. F A Nancy Cole (left) and Carol Veenstra, the daughters of Lou and Barb who put their full-time effort into the business, are proud of the expanded produce sec­ tion in the store. Butcher Jim Cole surveys the new fresh meat cases that are larger than the old ones. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Pastoor’s Family Market in Middleville has undergone a radical transformation since early summer. No longer is the picture that has hung in the front of the store for more than a year just the architect’s concept of what is to come. 7T - ■ i u.i G- A. i r CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE TR Friday, November 26 thru Saturday, December 4 3! Grand Opening Specials Dec 1-Dec. 4 x- Browse our store for great holiday gift giving and decorating ideas... -x X£ Join us for home baked treats, flavored coffee and tea. REGISTER TO WIN! A Holiday Centerpiece or Wreath (No purchase necessary.) ■X A Send the FTD’ Little Drummer Boy Bouquet THORNAPPLE FLORAL and GIFT SHOP 1045 Arlington St. (M-37) — Middleville Phone 795-3331 OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am-6 pm; Fri. 8:30 am-8 pm; Sat. 9 am-3 pm —.. Owner Lou Veenstra and his family and staff are ready to celebrate the completion of the renovation with a grand opening beginning Tuesday, Nov. 29. The two-week long celebra­ tion will be kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. that day. Veenstra promises to offer plenty of grand opening specials. Visitors to the store can register throughout the two weeks for special prizes that will be awarded at the end of the grand opening. Pastoor’s gift certificates (up to as much as $250) and a weekend trip for two to Schuss Mountain in Mancelona are just some of the prizes that will be given away. Larger meat, produce and dairy departments, a cheese island, a deli island, and a bet­ ter selection throughout the store are some of the im­ provements made with the expansion Pharmacy Care and Thor­ napple Floral and Gift also are housed in the expanded & For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 building, making it easy for customers to do more than just their grocery shopping without having to go outside Ten Year Level Term Life Insurance: LowCost Peace Of Mind Ten Year Level Term life insurance from AutoOwners ts designed to give you peace of mind without putting a financial burden on your family mem bers or business partners Cal us tor al the details and special low rates J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Our Policy is Service” 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 23, 1993 I Page 9 BIRD FEED TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Nov. 23 — High School vision testing for 9th graders. Craft bee at McFall: bear, quilted, and surprise ornaments. Nov. 24 — Half day for all schools, lunch will be served No school until the 29th. Nov. 25 — Happy Thanksgiving. We have much to be thankful. NOV. 29 — Zero Day at McFall. Vision screening for the 5th graders at Page Tonight! P E P. meeting at the Middle School library Mr. Seger will be showing us the new computer system that was bought through fundraising money. Dec. 1 — (Can you believe it? December??) Mrs. Jahnke and Mrs. Chausow will be going to the State Capitol Dec. 2 — “Santa Paws" will be coming to West. (That’s the Barry County Animal shelter presenting instruction on the pro­ per care of animals) Mrs. Scott and Mr Ketchum will be go­ ing to the State Capitol. looking Ahead Dec. 3-4 — All school play at the High School Auditorium “More Than Meets The Eye.” Dec. 3-8 — Middle School book fair Dec. 4 — The High School band will be marching Dec. 6-10 — Holiday craft projects at West. (You’ll love what they bring home.) Dec. 8 — High Action Bikes assembly at West, this is P E T. sponsored. Quiz bowl at the high school. Teachable Moments McFall — Mrs. Erb’s first grade student teacher, Mrs. Thompson, will be completing her teaching as of this week. Wc are ending with the study of Thanksgiving focusing on the Indians, Pilgrims and turkeys. We will miss Mrs. Thompson. West — Mrs. Thaler’s 2nd graders have been studying about China, the largest country in Asia. They have been reading, making maps and looking at Chinese items. Soon they'll be eating with chopsticks. Mrs. Muir’s 3rd grade class is prepar­ ing their own Thanksgiving dinner this week. We read books about the first Thanksgiving in “Sarah Morion’s Day.’’ We will use our measurig skills to make our own pies, combread, bread, applesauce and cranberries. How many cups of flour do you need to make one pie? How many to make 4 pies? Our din­ ner will be by candlelight like the Pilgrims and we will eat with our fingers as they did. What fun — what a learning experience. Page — Last week on the 17th, the support staff got a cer­ tificate from the Education Association and from Mr. Bukala. too. Quote of the Week You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try. FITNESS FOR YOU.. Q Held at Page Elementary SCHEDULE mo\ nil) TUI RS. 'onvrSup S35 lor 10 So Classes We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals. 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Massie held the attention of the gymful of students with stories that in­ cluded vivid details of the storms on Lake Superior, and the hard but fair system of justice that Michigan's Indian tribes followed. He took them back to the time when “the beaver was king’’ because of the populari­ ty of beaver skin top hats among fashionable Americans and Europeans He described the romantic but hard life of the French voyageur. who could paddle his canoe at 60 strokes a minute all day long, and who would rendezvous with his fellow traders each spring at the island the Indians called Michimilimackinaw. or the great turtle To the Indians, this was a sacred place, he said, because the great turtle was a part of their story of creation. The “sea captain" told of Ottawa justice that the tribe imposed on itself, and he told them the tale of the lost village of Singapore, which lies buried under sa^ »» what was Parents joined their children for the Heritage Day activities. Here, kindergart­ ner Matt Gillette and his dad, Ken, enjoy some pioneer food in front of the classroom teepee. Matt and his classmates made Indian or Pilgrim costumes to wear for the special event. Story teller and writer Larry Massie assumed the role of a Great Lakes ship captain to tell Kettle Lake students true tales from Michigan history during the school's annual Heritage Day program. PHONE 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS - Call 24 Hr. Day once was the mouth of the Kalamazoo River. He also told them the strange tale of Angelique and Charlie Mott, who were left stranded on what is today call­ ed Mott Island in Lake Superior. Despite sitting on the gym floor for nearly an hour, the students barely wiggled, and they clearly relished details of Lake Superior’s 30-foot waves “nearly as high as this ceiling” that could destroy a ship the size of the Edmund Fitzgerald, or of the storms that eventually could move sand over an entire village. Massie was just one of the guests to appear at the school’s annual Heritage Day, which always takes place just before Thanksgiving, and which celebrates the pioneer spirit. Kindergartners this yeai learned to make butter anc com muffins, first-graden made candles and leamec about arrowheads, ano second-graders enjoyed the traditional treat of a wagon ride behind a pair of real oxen. Third-graders practiced the craft of wheat weaving, while the two oldest grades enjoyed the history brought to life in Massie's stories. He also spent the afternoon at the school, working with students on their writing skills. Massie has visited Heritage Day before, but in the guise of the French fur trader, or Riding high is three-year-old Steven Bellgraph, who is getting a whole new perspective on the world from his perch aboard one of the team of oxen working at the Kettle Lake Heritage Day. voyageur. A native of Grand Rapids, he grew up in Allegan, was a paratrooper in Viet Nam and then tried a variety of jobs before returning to West Michigan University, where he earned his three dcgre-« in history. He then worked as assistant director of archives at WMU before striking out as a free lance historical consultant and writer. His 11th book. Birchbark Belles, is a story of Great Lakes pioneer women, based on journals, narratives and ac- Contlnuod on noxt pogo- October Students of the Month named These youngsters have been selected as "Students of the Month" for October at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Cori Drake Rebecca Singleton Jenny Kidder, Joyme Schut; (second row) Rachel Brock, Tomi Bruin, Shannon Pagano, Sarah Beute Dominick Ronchetti. (third row) Bonnie McMu»--ay, Laura Nelson, Cathy Brooks. Jaime Strater. Curt Martin; (fourth row) Brooke Van Elst, Shelly Harris, Jessica Coe. Kelly Nicholson; (fifth row) Paul Jamison, Chris Debloay, Amy Missad, Sarah Wisniewski; (sixth row) Nate Brody Joden Miller, David Timm, Chris Tasma, Gary Ketchum and Jeremy Doornbos. Unavailable for the picture was Laura Reed. A yearly tradition for second graders during Heritage Day is a wagon ride behind a team of real oxen. The best part, however, comes after the ride, when the students get to pet the docile giants, who seem to enjoy all the attention. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 23, 1993 I Page 11 Page Elementary PE program challenges body and mind Shelly Smith (left) finishes marking the score for one frame on the transparency they use during class. Megghan Smith (center) and Jill Huber check out their Page Elementary Physical Education Teacher John Dussia explains how to keep score as part of the unit he teaches on bowling to a class of fourth-groders. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Physical education has become more than just a way to exercise the body, especial­ ly at Page Elementary in Middleville PE Teacher John Dussia likes to integrate the prin­ ciples his fourth- and fifth­ grade students learn in other classes into practical use through what is being learned in phys ed. For example. Dussia is teaching bowling right now, using hollow rubber bowling balls and plastic pins. Except for the lack of actual lanes and gutters, the school gym look* like a four-lane bowling alley. The kids are being taught the basic skills and courtesies of bowling, like proper delivery of the ball and rules of the game Teams of students work cooperatively, taking turns at bowling, keeping score and acting as pin setters and ball returners Keeping score manually re­ quires that the students use math, explained Dussia ‘Most of the bowling alleys have automatic scorers now." he said. “That doesn't teach them how to keep score themselves or strengthen their math skills. ' They’ll think they just have to accept whatever score the the computer comes up with.” Dussia's students soon will scores. get the chance to try out their bowling skills with a visit to the Middle Villa Bowling Center. But the automatic scorers will do their math work for them this time. by donating over $1,200 in returnables and cash donations. The team would especially thank Pastoors for accepting all of bottles and caws collected. The project was organized and directed by Kim Bender and Allison Middleton with participation from many of the wrestlers parents. TK seniors selling subs for graduation party Thomapple Kellogg seniors are holding a submarine sand­ wich sale to raise money for their graduation party in Mas. Orders are being taken now through Friday. Dec. 3. and the subs should be ready on Monday. Dec. 20. Cost of a sub is $2. Any customer ordering 12 sand­ wiches will get one free Phils Pizzena in Mid­ dleville will make the 10-inch subs stuffed with ham. pep­ peroni and mozzarella cheese. They can also be frozen Orders can be placed with any TK senior or by calling Mary Cisler at 795-7650. HERITAGE DAY, from 10 tual recollections "It's the first of its kind about real women of the Great Lakes area, he said He and his wife live in a restored 1880s schoolhouse, along with their 35.000-volume library As is traditional on Heritage Day. family members were invited to join their students for the morning s activities, and for a turkey dinner in the school cafeteria "This is such a great day for the kids." commented one parent as she watched youngsters petting the two pa tient oxen after the nde through the Kettle Lake area "These are experiences they just don't get in the classroom ” height measurements to the teachers so they can be graph ed in both standard and metric measurements PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 TK wrestlers bottle and can collection was successful The T-K wrestling teams would like to thank the Thornapple-Kellogg School District for their support in its bottle and can collection day. 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ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS | pjMrtorw Mtcft K> tone and you « reoor to �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 23, 1993 Kent County Library to institute non-member borrower’s fee The Kent County Library Board has announced that effective Jan. 1 an annual borrower’s fee will be charged to people whose local governments are not members of or financially support the Kent County Ubrary System. The Library Board has determined that a $70 per family fee will be charged each year to Kent County resident library users who live in the cities of Grand Rapids. Cedar Springs. Sparta and the Kent County townships of Solon. Spencer and Vergennes. Residents of communities outside Kent County will pay an annual fee of $85 to borrow materials froin any Kent County Ubrary branch. According to a press release from the library system, the board feels it is "critical" to create a difference between the in-county and out-county fees to recover circulation costs charged branch libraries for the out-county users The library system is not using the fees to make a profit, the board said. Paying the borrower's fee will be necessary only to check out materials, however. Any resident still can come into any branch to read a book or use reference materials in the library. The out-county and non-member residents will have to pay the yearly fee only if they wish to check out materials. Kent County Library branches presently include Alpine. Alto. Byron. Caledonia, Cascade. Comstock Park. East Grand Rapids. Gaines. Grandville, Kent City. Kentwood, Rockford, Lowell, Plainfield, Sand Lake, Walker and Wyoming. However, the board reported that as of Nov. 1. six Kent County townships are considering withdrawing from the library system: Ada. Algoma. Courtland, Grand Margaret Patterson joins Century 21 Real estate professional Margaret “Margie” Patter son has joined the Century 21 system and to Century 21 Pro­ perty Centre, announced the two-office firm’s owners. Beth Nausadis and John Bauw Patterson, who will be headquartered in the Grand Rapids office. 2012 28th Street S.E., will head the recruiting department for both the Grand Rapids and Caledonia offices. Century 21 Property Centre has offices at 9809 Cherry Valley in Caledonia (telephone: 891-9201). Rapids, Grattan and Lowell. Those governments have until Dec. 31 to decide whether to remain in the system. Withdrawal by any county township mean its residents would have to pay the $70 annual family borrower’s fee, beginning in 1994. County Library System Director Joe Garcia said in the press release that instituting the borrower's fee was not something the board wished to do. However, he said, the costs of providing services to residents of non-member communities, combined with the decrease in funding for the library system, made the borrower's fee necessary. "This is not something 1 desired to recommend, but given the financial constraints the Library Board faces and the governmental units’ concern with an inequity of funding, this is the only answer." "Pilgrims, Indians and turkeys’ decorate school With Thonksgiving nearly here, Caledonia area schools were brightened with gorgeous turkeys, cor­ nucopias and a small invasion of Pilgrims and friendly Indians. The smell of turkey and dressing floa ed through the hallways in preparation for family get-togethers at the schools' own Thanksgiving feasts. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus An education update Earlier this month, the Senate passed key elements ot an education reform package that will empower parents and better prepare our children for the challenges of the 21st century We are now awaiting action from the Michigan House of Representatives, which during the past week has moved for ward on education finance issues During the same period. a bipartisan Senate working group has been meeting in Lansing to hammer out a school funding solution. The reform bills we passed in the Senate included a proposal that will give parents and classroom teachers more power over their schools through Education Advisory Boards Through these boards, parents and teachers will have more input on cur riculum. programs and funding issues One of our primary goals will be to put parents back in charge of their children’s education. A bill I sponsored would establish charter public schools. Under charier schools, a business or college could operate its own school. tailored to students with a particular interest. In­ stead of giving all of our kids a generic, one size-fits all educa tion, we could offer them schools designed to fit their needs and the future needs of our community. My hope is that charter schools become incubators for innovative educational ideas Key to making charter schools more workable arc proposals that were passed reforming teacher tenure and collective bargaining policies. Having completed issues on education reform, the Senate is now concentrating — through its working group — on school finance reform. Meanwhile, the House continues to debate in committee the various education reform bills introduced by their members and the ones just mentioned passed by the Senate. A bipartisan group in the House agreed last week to a higher per pupil basic grant of $5,000, which is higher than previous figures such as the $4,500 the governor passed. The House also proposed a plan that would give voters the option of choosing smaller in come and property tax increases if they vote to raise the sales tax from 4 cents to 6 cents. While 1 am pleased with the bipartisan action during the last few weeks. I am anxious to see the House address education reform. It also must be stressed that the taxes we finally decide on must be the least damaging to the economy of our state. During the past year, Michigan has seen the beginning of an economic recovery that must be allowed to continue. The debate in Lansing has been moving forward and at the same time changing rapidly. 1 will continue to keep readers up­ dated as we continue through this historic process. At Dutton Christian, first-graders garbed as Pilgrims and Indians arrived for tneir traditional feast. Teacher Emily Katje helps one of her Indians' fill his plate. Friends always enjoy conversation at dinner time, and these two little Dutton Christian 'Pilgrims' are no exception. The girls and their classmates mode the butter and applesauce for the feast, but classroom moms prepared the turkey and fixin’s. - D1A DE ACC10N 4 DE GRACIAS H In any language, Thanksgiving means a time to appreciate life s blessings. Dutton Elementary students en­ joyed this bright bulletin board which celebrates Thanksgiving in Spanish. Christina Smith, left, took first place in her fifth-grade class's turkey drawing contest. Darrell Cromer, center, and Andy Benting show off their colorful gobbler entries. The CHS Visions and Volunteers class made giving the important part of the holiday by sponsoring a food drive at school that resulted in 4,000 items donated for area families. Kim Stegenga, left, and Jackie Empie look over just a portion of the gifts. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 23. 1993 / Page 13 Makita... A Great Gift to Give or to Keep £ It's All The Power You Need! Wooly yam fascinates elementary class Sue Drummond, well-known for her work with angora goats and sheep, as a Fiberfest organizer, and author, arrived at West Elementary to teach the second graders in Celeste Wolverton's class about what is done with wool once the sheep are shorn. She came equipped with cards, spinning wheel, tools for the kids to try their hand at weaving, and a good supply of wool yarn that hod already been dyed. Drummond spent about three hours in the classroom and the kids were fascinated from start to finish just as they are pictured here. £ $64?5 3/8" Variable Speed Reversing Drill. Double insulated. 2.7A hi-tech motor. Reversing switch & locking button. 307319 '64041 1-5) 4" Disc Grinder. High power-to-weight ratio; 4.6A, weighs 3.3 lb., 11,000 RPM. Double insulated. MUMi/vsuBaai Area graduate receives WMU honors Amy Cravcro, a junior in the special education program at Western Michigan Univer­ sity. was initiated into the Order of Omega, Oct. 19. 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Nov. 26: 8:30-12 noon; dosed Nov. 25, 21 Dec. 24: 8:30-12 noon; dosed Dec. 25-26 ICS TRAVEL 945-5110 or 1-800-875-2525 128 E. COURT ST h as ; va Sale ends Saturday, November 27, 1993 Caledonia Hardware 9960 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD on M-37 just north of 100th Street 891-9255 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8, Saturday 8 to 5 IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH * IMH HWI * HWI * HWI * HWI • HWI * HWI * HWI HWI * HWI * HWI * HWI • HWI * HWI • HWI �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 23, 1993 TROJAN CAGERS ARE CHAMPS, from front- Carta Ploeg shows off the rub-on tatoo of an old man in a long beard which, to her, is a symbol of power. credit, because they go< us out of lync." Eggers, who led Hastings with 13 points, was benched for several minutes in the third and fourth quarter be­ cause of an injury below her right eye. Sprague said one of the rea­ sons the Lady Trojans were able to come back from the five-point deficit, was that Jamie Strater was able to step up and take the place of It was th© clash of th© titans when Carta Plo©g, front, met Kelly Eggers under the basket Eggers, at six foot tall, and Ploeg, a state-ranked long jumper were the rebounding masters of their respective teams. Ploeg. "That's the thing about this team.” Sprague explained, "is that there is always someone to step up and make the play when it has to be done." Strater was the leading scorer in the game with 22 points. Vikki Jansen also scored in double figures for the I^ady Trojans with 14. Middleville hit 17 of 43 from the floor, including six of 11 from three-point range. The team was also six of 12 from the free throw line. Hastings was 10 of 30 from the flow and three of 15 from three-point territory. The team was 13 of 17 from the charity stripe, which was the differ­ ence in the first half, as the Saxons were into the bonus with 1:24 left to play. Hastings was also uplifted when Eggers stole the ball from Ploeg, which surprised everyone in the gym, at 2:25 in the first half. The steal had the Hastings side of the gym at Delton High School in a frenzy. Middleville put its side of the gym in a similar frenzy at 5:50 in the third, when Strater put up the shot that put the Lady Trojans ahead for good in the game. Hastings came back to within one point at 2:26 in the third 29-28. but Middleville then completed the quarter OPENING NOVEMBER 26th Christmas Tree Farm f Cut Your Own (Saws Provided) £ Beautiful Quality • Fair Prices See our $1O00 section Scotch Pine & Blue Spruce Partial Proceeds to Barry County 4-H ,O Tree Shaking & Tree wrapping free VWthis Coupon • W/Any Purchase Anytime HOURS: Sunday thru Friday 12 to 5; Saturday 9 to 5 Directions: Across from Berry County Fair Grounds on M37. between Hastings and Middleville Sarah Kaechele tries to dribble around Mindy Schauble in the Middleville win over Hastings in the district championships. with a 10-2 run. The Lady Trojans have an 11-game winning streak going and an 18-3 record this year. Middlevile now moves on to play the winner of the Parma-Jackson County Western districts at Grand Rapids Catholic Central at 7 p.m. Monday. Sprague said he had a scout at the game and the girls will practice what the scout reports of the opponents. "On a given night," Sprague said, "we can beat any team in Michigan. We'll be ready." YMCA activities at T-K Middle School planned A YMCA adult coed volleyball league will begin on Wednesday. Dec. 1, at the Thornapple-Kellogg middle school. Interested teams and players should come to the manager’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at the T-K High School counseling office. Team fee is $75. Call 945-4574 if you have questions. YMCA Adult 3-on-3 Basketball will be beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the Thornapple-Keilogg High School. Interested teams and players should come to the manager's meeting on Tues­ day, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the T-K High School Counsel­ ing Office Team fee is $40. Call 945-4574 if you have questions A Family Fun Night will be held on Friday. Dec. 10 at the T-K High Schoo) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per person or $5 per family. Ac­ tivities include basketball, volleyball, swimming, crafts and cartoons. Crafts cost 25 cents. Children must be ac­ companied by an adult Boys 5th and 6th Grade Basketball information will be coming out the week of December 13 and will begin on Saturday, Jan. 8. Hastings' Danielle Dipert hustles to catch up with Lady Trojan Vikki Jansen. RENTAL FOR ALL rOUR TUP0MRT f£EOS F Largest Tool Box in Town Why Buy it... Rent it! WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICES We provide trailers with all heavy equipment. — DELIVERY AVAILABLE — PENTAL EQUIPMENT FOP THAT • Automotive Papair • Lawn and Garden Profact • Homa Improvement Protect • Construction Job OVER 200 DIFFERENT ITEMS AVAILABLE . M M MM Across the Street from Kmart of Hastings 945-5588 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. B-5:3O; Closed Sun A'A. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 23, 1993 I Page 15 Caledonia fourth-grader bikes to Mackinac Bridge with dad Editor’s note: Lee Terpstra sent us the following account and pictures of the hike trip his group took to the Mackinac Bridge. Included in the group was his 9-year-old son, Adam The trip covered about 350 miles, one way. First day: We rode from Lansing to Mt. Pleasant. 74 miles It rained most of the day. Bought camouflage hun­ ting parkas at sporting goods store We were quite a sight. Camped on Central Michigan University lawn. It poured all night Spent most of night playing checkers in tent. Second day We rode from Mt. Pleasant to Cadillac. (84 miles) It was cold with lots of wind in our face. Lots of long hills. We were really wiped out by the day's end. Camped at Cadillac fairgrounds. By far the most challenging day. Everyone was very surprised Adam made it. Third day: Beautiful weather, beautiful scenery. Rode from Cadillace to Belaire. 87 miles. Camped at Belaire High School. When we arrived at Belaire I was really tired, and I thought Adam was too. but he immediately spotted a huge sand dune and said, “Hey. Dad! Look at that dune!*' and went flying up it, leaving most people with their jaw hanging. He found Petoskey stones on it. Fourth day: We left before daylight because we had 103 miles to go and needed an ear­ ly start. Beautiful weather and scenery, as in previous day Nineteen miles into the trip, we came to a fork in the road If you went straight, you en­ countered “The Wall.” big­ gest longest hill I've ever been up on a bike. The hill is about 2.5 miles up and just at the end. around a curve, when you think it’s over, the grade increases dramatically Half the people don't make it up. I didn’t; Adam did. I heard about it. If you turned left, the road then was flat Everyone, in­ cluding me. thought I should take Adam the flat way. He would have no part of the flat way. The picture of Adam and me with all the bikes behind us is at the top of ‘ The Wall. ” Adam was by far the youngest rider. Piloting his own bike, at 6 pm. on Sunday, he and the rest of us rode across the Adam Terpstra poses with his dad, Lee, at the top of the steep grade known as The Wall.’ Adam made it to the top. a feat not all riders manage. Mackinac great. Bridge. It was will do it again next year There were 1,700 bicyclists in all who took the trip. We Middleville wrestling team gains new assistant coach Dwayne Knieper has become the Trojans new assis­ tant wrestling coach. Coach Knieper comes to Middleville from one of the most powerful wrestling pro­ grams in the state of Michigan. New Lothrop. He was a three-time Class C State Champion while at New Lothrop. He then wrestled at Grand Valley where he was a 134 pound All American, before graduating with a bachelor of science degree in accounting. Knieper will fill the coaching position which became open when Scott Mar- vin was named athletic director at T-K at the start of the school year. 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South tried to make some major adjustments at the beginning of the second half, particularly by isolating highscoring Julie Sterk. but the moves weren't successful. ”1 told our players on the weak side to (simply) play their positions.” W ilson said The run for the district title began a week ago Monday with the low-scoring victory over Godwin. The Wolverines tried to take the Sweet Ladies out of sync with a stall in the third penod that lasted about four minutes. The slowdown occurred with Caledonia up by II. 32-21. and W ilson told his group not to panic, but to sit back in a zone and wait Godwin's strategy ultimate­ ly backfired Oatley and VanderVeide both scored 11 pomes to pace the attack and Weaver snared nine rebounds. Caledonia went into last night s regional semifinal con­ tent with an 18-5 overall record The Sweet Ladies were third tn the final OK Gold standings, just like the team of two years ago that went all the way to the state Class B semifinals before los­ ing to eventual champion Flint Powers But the similaries might end there The team of two years ago was loaded with veterans. This year’s outfit has only three seniors. Weaver, Grevers and Hoekstra. And Wilson isn’t about to led his players think too much about going back to the state semifinals again They’ve got to. as the cliche says, “take them one at a time "We came into the locker room after the w m over South Christian and I reminded them that we had to play well Fri­ day night against Rogers if we warned any hardware.” the coach said “I don’t really think I have to say that any more They knew it.” • Personal “small town” service and “big town” know-how. • “In House” uni-body and frame straightening • Latest paint technology. • Only the BEST products used in parts and materials. • 100% guaranteed on repairs for as long as you own your vehicle. • FREE LOANERS while repairs are being made. • Certified collision repair mechanics. • Authorized insurance repair facility. • Our professional experience since 1969. 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Katie Sobczek and Shannon Houseman. Barb Warner received honorable mention. Sobczek, Flegel and Houseman also were named to all-state honors after the team captured the Class *B" state championship. In boys’ cross country, senior all-state runner Peter Parbel, who took second in the boys’ Class “B” state meet, was named all­ conference. and senior Ben Potgeter received honorable mention. In boys’ soccer, the Scots also were well represented on the all-conference team. Senior fullback Brent Bon­ cher, senior forward Brian Folkersma and junior forward Paul Minder were named to the first team, while halfbacks Kevin Tafelsky and Steve Eight honors: Parbel, Warner team. members of the CHS girls’ cross country team received all-conference from the left are Karyn Duba, Meredith Denison, Sarah Flegel, Beth Sarah Parbel, Barb Warner, Katie Sobczek and Shannon Houseman. received honorable mention; the other girls were named to the first Named to the O-K Gold All-Conference Cross Country team was Pete Parbel, left, while Ben Potgeter received honorable mention. Fighting Scot Keith Bohez (right) received honorable mention in football. Schmidt and fullback Jared Oatley received honorable mention. In girls’ tennis, first singles Beckie Risdon, second singles Kris VanBelkum and the third singles team of Julie Tuinstra and Shanna Reynolds all made the all-conference team. Third singles Lisa Johnson received all-conference. In football, senior fullback Keith Bohez, who led the Fighting Scots on offense, received honorable mention recognition in the tough O-K Gold league Senior Phil Sumac and junior Eric Blanding earlier this fall received all conference honors in golf, with junior Jason VanTil nam ed honorable mention. (See Nov. 2 Sun and News.) Middleville couple’s son earns honor at Purdue Michael Ball, son of Ron and Jennifer Ball of Mid­ dleville. earlier this month was selected as ScholarAthlete of the Week at Purdue University A sophomore on a full scholarship at Purdue. Ball last sear finished 18th m the eight-kilometer (five-mile) run at the Big Ten champion­ ships with a time of 25:04 and was the Boilermakers’ top runner as a freshman He also was voted Most Valuable on the team He carries a 3.3 grade point average on a 4 0 scale Ball twice was Class C state indo idual champion while running for the cross-country learn at Hudson High School. He also won the Class C state 3200-meter run tw ice in track and was state champion once Letterheads PRIN Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 in the 1600 Bal) graduated from Hud son High School in 1992 and his parents moved to the Mid­ dleville area about three mon­ ths ago or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 23, 1993 I Page 17 'District is right where it’s supposed to be’ Caledonia schools get good report from auditor by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Community Schools received a financial thumbs up“ in an audit report presented last week to the school board by BDO Seidman of Grand Rapids. Senior auditor Paul TenBrock picked out high­ lights of the written audit to emphasize during his presen­ tation at Tuesday's board meeting. He said that the dis­ trict is keeping an adequate fund balance, and that all fi­ nancial records show "the dis­ trict is right where it s sup­ posed to be." He pointed out that the dis­ trict had realized a $256,000 savings by refinancing its bonds last year, and compli­ mented the record keeping done by Business Manager Judi Dean and the administra­ tive staff. The board also discussed the agreement outlining a partnership between the schools, developer Jerry Baker and Caledonia Village to develop a municipal water system that would serve all three. The board tabled dis­ cussion of some revisions suggested by the Village Council so that all board members could study them. Opinions on this draft of the agreement were to be relumed by a Nov. 23 meeting of the board s Building Committee. The council's suggestions came in response to the school board's own proposed amendments, which were dis­ cussed by the council earlier this month. The village had agreed to all but one of the school board's proposals, which was that the school board not contribute to the reserve fund for maintenance of the system. Board Vice President Fred Boncher said Tuesday that the board just did not want to "pay twice" when it was pay­ ing cash up front for its share of the system. However, he said that he could agree on paying into a fund to maintain those parts of the system that served everyone. In other business, the board voted to donate $690 to the 1994 CHS Teen Institute. The money will be used to cover the cost of the meals for the one-day program which em­ phasizes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. During the building princi­ pals' reports. Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman exhib­ ited the school s new fifth­ grade report card, which re­ places abstract letter grades with indications to parents of the actual skills their students can demonstrate. The Kettle I-ake curriculum is broken down into six areas, based on the school’s exit out­ comes, and within each area. Kettle Lake teachers have listed the skills the students will be working to master. The parent can see whether his/her child is working on the skill or has mastered it and moved on to the next level. Worman said that he’s re­ ceived -mixed'' reports on the new card, but added that the teachers had a chance to an­ swer questions about the card during the recent parentteacher conferences. Middle school principal Clark Volz reported on the parent survey taken during conferences. Although a dis­ appointingly few number of parents took the time to return the survey, Volz said that the school received mostly "A s" and "B's" from parents in the areas of communication, learning and operations and programs. Most parents who returned the survey indicated they wished to keep the school day on its present time schedule and on the same 181-day cal­ endar the district now uses. Other alternatives were to lengthen (or decrease) the hours spent in school each day; to lengthen the school year; to maintain the same number of days in the school year, but change the vacation schedule or to increase the number of days, but change the vacation schedule. CHS Principal Tonya Porter said that the "main thing" going on there right now is the new "senior exhibition" graduation requirement. This year, the Honored by the Caledonia School Board last week were the members of the CHS girls' state champion cross country team, along with all-state boys' harrier, Pete Parbel, who finished second overall at the state meet. w www w'wwwwwwwwww* » ■ Elerhentary Principal Jerry Phillips complimented student teacher Mike Lapciuk on his < f Most parents who physical education unit de­ returned the signed to help the children survey indicated understand what it would be they wished to like to be blind. Caledonia keep the school Elementary Principal Gordon day on its present Contact: Tax Management & More, Inc. Nickels explained that new time schedule computers are being pur­ Steve Antecki M.S.A. and on the same chased for his building, and 891-9401 181-day calendar that the staff is working on For a Year End Tax Consultation. the district now ways to better use technology uses. jj in their teaching methods. It Isn’t Right to Pay More Taxes this Year... exhibition must include: • An oral presentation of the student's portfolio • An oral presentation of the "major" project ( either an interest-area project or a self­ reflection paper) • An explanation or answers to questions about the "minor" project. The student's exhibition will be presented to and assessed by a three-person panel in the spring of 1994. Seniors have been assigned to staff advisors who are working with the students on the exhibition requirements, Porter said. In other reoorts. 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South M-37, Hastings 945-9526 �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 23, 1993 TK students to present ‘More Than Meets the Eye’ comedy u»«f cast ror in* Mrvinoppie Kellogg High School production of "More Than Meets the Eye,” includes (front, from left) student director Christina Oaks, Jeremiah Wert as Cyril B Hoskins, David Timm as Stanley Nichols and Grandma Letty, Kiley Thaler as Christina Nichols, and student director Jessica Pratt; (bock, from left) Abby LaBin as Maude, director Duane Thatcher, Jennifer Matison as Peggy, Jeremy Hilty as Bradley, Mandy Townsend os Nora, Mike Mrozinsky at Carl Henderson, and Melanie Johnston at Prudence Harper. Not pictured is Court­ ney Rich os Miss Jenkins and Jason Clinton as Lawton Ellerbee. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer "More Than Meets the Eye.” a three-act comedy, will be the winter play presen­ tation by Thomapple Kellogg High School. There will be two perfor­ mances of the play, on Friday. Dec. 3. and Saturday. Dec. 4. at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The story presents a humorous look at what can happen when a young author, Stanley Nichols, has secretly penned a series of children’s stories under the assumed name of Grandma Letty. Senior David Timm will be in the dual role of Stanley and Grandma Letty, while the rest of the cast is drawn into the charade. Stanley’s wife. Christine Nichols, will be played by junior Kiley Thaler. Cyril B. Hoskins, publisher for the Grandma Letty books, who insists on meeting the famous author, will be por­ trayed by senior Jeremiah Wert Several other characters in the cast contribute to the antics. Freshman Jennifer Matison plays the Nichols' 16-year-old niece. Peggy. Her intellectual boyfriend Bradley will be played by senior Jeremy Hilty. The Nichols’ housekeeper Maude will be sophomore Ab­ by LaBin and junior Mandy Townsend will be the ever­ present neighbor and friend of Christine. Since Grandma Letty has never been interviewed or photographed, when the press gets wind of the possibility, several others come on the scene. MORTON SYSTEM SAVERpeiie«s Included are junior Melanie Johnston as a reporter named Prudence Harper, sophomore Mike Mrozinsky as photographer Carl Hender­ son, junior Courtney Rich as Miss Jenkins, a television reporter, and junior Jason Clinton as elderly Lawton Ellerbee. Student directors for the play are senior Jessica Pratt and junior Christina Oaks. TKHS music director Duane Thatcher is the faculty direc­ tor. Assisting is Suzanne McIntyre. Tickets for the show are $3 and can be purchased from any cast member or by calling 795-7497 or the high school at 795-3394. Nora (Mandy Townsend) brings a dozen roses to Grandma Letty who is really Stanley Nichols (David Timm) os television reporter Miss Jenkins (Courtney Rich) prepares for the interview. When Cyril Hoskins (Jeremiah Wert) presents a "Grandma of the Year Award” plague for Grandma Letty to Stanley Nichols (David Timm) with Christine (Kiley Thaler), the press, Carl Henderson (Mike Mrozinsky) and Prudence Harper (Melanie Johnston) has to get involved. Dutton Elementary thanks class volunteers The Dutton Elementary staff last week held a luncheon to thank the group of volunteers who have provid­ ed an 'extra set of hands' for teachers during the school year so far. The volunteers help with the mentor pro­ gram, with the special education reading and math computer programs, and relieve teachers of many of the time-consuming 'cut-and-paste' tasks. Wilma Tiemeyer has recruited and coordinated the volunteers, who soy working with the children is fun and 'keeps you that little bit younger.' 99.5 % PURE SALT FOR son WATER. NOTHING WORKS HARDER. GUARANTEED* HGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP • KEEP SOFTENER CLEAN & RUNNING LONGER '2SZXE2Q Available at the... W.C. STORE TOTAL MART at M-37 and 68th Street OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS A WEEK 554*9939 • Fresh Donuts and Coffee • Lunch Specials • Lotto - CLEAN RESTROOMS - ■ 1^ Pictured al a thank-you luncheon sponsored by the Dutton Elementary staff are volunteers Ruth Bergsma (bock row. left), Don Holkeboer. June Huyser and Wilma Tiemeyer. Seated, from the left, are Leone Holkeboer Jeanette Rozema and Ruby House. Not pictured is Margaret Leathers. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 23, 1993 I Pe®e 19 Freeport Post Office blends the old with the new by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Not all rural post offices present a healthy, friendly picture that resembles a por­ trayal of one on a Rockwell print Christmas card. But, the United States Post Office in the village of Freeport compares easily as a modem day version of a good ol’ days' image. Postmaster Dan Bartlett greets all of the patrons by name, and brief, friendly con­ versations are common. The rest of the staff, in­ cluding rural carrier Mike Rohrbacher and Margaret Nicholson (a part time person who fills in when needed) are also friendly and strive for customer satisfaction. That is the first of three goals that has been set by the postmaster general said Bartlett. The other two goals are to protect and increase revenue and to see that employees can work well together to benefit themselves and the business That is probably why this post office has shown steady increases in sales for the last 12 years, since Bartlett first took over as postmaster In fact, over that time, the volume has more than tripled without a significant change in the number of customers. The postal system deter­ mines the class of a particular office or station by the amount of volume that it does Freeport, which has bounc­ ed back and forth between se­ cond and third class, accor­ ding to Bartlett, did well enough this year that it will move solidly into a second class operation * We did better than any other small offices on the west side of the state." said Bartlett “We are really proud of that!'" He also noted that in addi­ tion to stamp sales and general postage, bulk mailing permits have played an important part in boosting the sales. The local newspaper and printer, and the Fiberfest organization that mails brochures, flyers and a variety of other items on a regular basis are two of the big con­ tributors in bulk mailing. A lot of the mail is still token care of by hand in a smaller post office such as Freeport’s. For instance. Bartlett does the daily pickups from the mail box outside (except on weekend holidays and Saturdays). He hand sorts it and sends any out-of-town mail on to Grand Rapids. Bartlett also passes on hints for better and more efficient mail service. He reminds customers that Priority Mail is the best buy at $2.90 for a package up to two pounds to go anywhere in the country in two days. Bartlett says people have been great about using zip codes. But. for addresses with box numbers, it is more important than the address and people are not using them when they should. That slows down the handl ing process. There is an ideal way to ad­ dress letters and packages as well according to Bartlett. Addresses should be printed in all block letters w ith the zip code included on the last line with the city and state Bartlett says to leave out punctuation marks, too. The holiday season brings a big increase in the amount of mail handled Bartlett said that the post of­ fice has not been setting the deadlines that it used to. But letters and packages go­ ing overseas should probably be mailed by the end of November to insure timely delivery. Bartlett pointed out that other mail generally will be processed quickly. But. those cards and notes sent in envelopes that are dark red. blue, or green may take longer because they must be processed totally by hand. The automatic sorters and other equipment cannot “read” the address on the dark colors These and other beneficial suggestions are what have kept business growing in this small town setting. 'The post office is being run more like a business than ever before.” Bartlett said. “That has made us competi­ tion in the field with private carriers. That is why the good service part is so important.” he continued. ‘ The post office wants to offer that good service world­ wide and for Freeport customers, the service begins here!” Freeport Postmost Don Bartlett does everything he can to promote the friendly small-town, service oriented atmosphere at the second-class office. CPR class to be offered locally Thornapple Township Emergency Services will sponsor adult heart-saving CPR classes at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month from now through May at 115 High St., the fire department. Classes are free of charge. Also offered will be a CPR instructor’s course Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 4 and 5. at the fire department. A weekly basic EMT course will start Jan. 8 and run every Saturday through May For more information, call 795-7243. Obituaries Lyle P. (Butch) Lehman CALEDONIA - Lyle P. (Butch) Lehman, 51, passed away Thursday, November 18, 1993 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mr. Lehman was born on December 26, 1941 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek, the son of Paul E. Lehman and Mildred I. (Urton) Lehman, he was raised in Bellevue, and attended Bellevue schools, graduating Melvin C. Holton_________________ SUNFIELD - Melvin C. Holton, 94, passed away Tues­ day, November 16, 1993 at Mary Avenue Care Center in Lansing. Mr. Holton lived in the Sunfield area all his life. He married Ina L. Barnum February 23, 1929, the couple has been married for 64 years. He was a retired farmer in the Sunfield area. Mr. Holton was preceded in death by an eight month old son, Richard in 1930, two grandchildren, Martha Hollon Johnson, and Lou Ann Holton, a great-grandson, Billy Bailiff Junior. Surviving are his wife, Ina, seven children, Joan (Richard) Hurlbut, Joyce (Kenneth) England, Christine (David) VanDeventer, Neil (Wilma) Holton, Melvin L. Holton, Eleanor (Jim) Bailiff, and Lynn Holton all of Sunfield, 28 grandchildren, 41 great­ grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, November 19 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with the Reverend Kevin Cherry of the Sunfield United Brethren Church and Reverend Dan Stoneham of the Church of God in Lansing officiating. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Johanna (Courts) Hamlett---------------HAMLETT - Mrs Johanna (Courts) Hamlett, 89, passed away Friday, November 19, 1993 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Hamlett was born on October 22, 1904 in Grand Rapids. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were held Monday, November 22, 1993 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Interment was at the Lake­ side Cemetery. Surviving are her son Bob and Jan Courts of Caledonia, grandchildren: Lynne Courts Gale, Craig and Cath> Courts, Jayne and Rick Hodgson, Todd and Janice Courts, great­ grandchildren: Andrew Gale, Blaine Courts, Michael and David Hodgson, Victoria Courts, sisters: Jennie Nash, Isabelle James, sister-in-law: Blanche Moerland. Memorial contributions io Dutton Independent Reformed Church or Dutton Christian School. in 1960. He was married to Shirley K. Thaler on J anuary 1,1966 at Leighton Methodist Church. After serving four years service in the military includ­ ing a tour of Viet Nam, the Lehmans moved to Michigan. He was employed at Spartan Stores Inc. for 27 years. He was a member of the VFW of Wayland, and the Bellevue Assembly of God Church. Mr. Lehman is survived by his wife Shirley K. Lehman, son, Michael L. Lehman of Grand Rapids and Fiancee Jeanne Morgan, daughter, Tammy L. Ler.man of Caledo­ nia and Fiance Mark Smith, two grandchildren, Brandon L. Lehman and Mandi S. Morgan, his parents, Paul E. Lehman of Battle Creek and Mildred I. Lehman of Riviera Beach, Florida, Father-in-law Harold E. Thaler, of Wayland, Brothers-in-law, Bill Thaler and Dale Thaler, Sisters-inlaw, Margaret Thaler and Karla Thaler, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death were brother Gary Lehman and Mother-in-law, Marian C. Thaler. Funeral Services were held Monday, November 22, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Pastor Rick Floyd officiating. Interment was at Hooker Cemetery, Leighton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayland Area Ambulance or American Heart Association. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Just One Of The 50 Million Americans Who Invests In U.S. Savings Bonds. Across the country, more and more Americans are planning for the future of their children by buying U.S. Savings Bonds. This Little League slugger gets a Savings Bond for each birthday. As he grows older, his Bonds grow in value. 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The commission, which is not in charge of enforcing the ordinances, therefore found itself in that awkward position between the rock and the hard place when determining whether to recommend re­ newal of the permit. The commission also has been concerned that some pit owners are not applying for renewal until after their per­ mits have expired. Pit owners, for their part, asked that they be given some time to correct non-complying activities before losing their PUBLIC NOTICE Nominating petitions for the following Village Offices are available at the Village Hall: (for Biannual Election March 14, 1994). President (2 year term) Clerk (2 year term) Treasurer (2 year term) 3 Trustees (4 year term) 1 Trustee (2 year unexpired term) Deadline to file nominating petitions is 4:00 p.m., November 30, 1993 at the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (202) permit or being shut down. The new amendment being considered by the commission deals with both problems. Under the new provisions, the pit owner must apply for renewal not more than* 150 nor less than 90 days before the expiration date. Applications to expand the dimensions of the existing pit will require following the pre­ sent PMR procedure, and possibly rezoning of the new property to the PMR district. A proposed addition to the existing ordinance also will require that any sand mine operator applying for renewal of PMR rights include a cer­ tificate of compliance as part of the application. This certificate, to be signed by the township supervisor, states that the pit is in compliance with conditions of its permit and with township ordinances. Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP November 8. 1993 Regular meeting called at 7.00 p.m. Members present — 4. Ab­ sent — 1 . Others Present — 6. Minutes of last regular meeting approved os corrected. Printed bills in the amount of S23.691.29 were approved by roll coll vote. Motion passed unanimously approving amendment to Dun can lake Sewer Ordinance. Motion passed unanimously accepting petition from Loop Court residents. AAeeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (200) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 17th day of November, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Absent: None. The following ordinance was offered by J. DeVries and supported by Jousma. ORDINANCE NO. 93-5 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE OF 1981, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS THEREOF; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Adoption of Code by Reference. Pursuant to the provi­ sions of Section 1 of the Uniform Traffic Code (Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1956 as amended), the Uniform Traffic Code of Cities, Townships, and Villages promulgated by the Commissioner of State Police, effective January 27, 1981, as published and subsequently amended from time to time, is hereby adopted by reference, subject to the modifications set forth in this ordinance. Section 2. References in Code. References in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages to “governmental unit” shall mean the Charter Township of Caledonia. Section 3. Changes in Code. Pursuant to Section 5 of the Uniform Traffic Code (Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1956 as amended), the sections and subsections of the Uniform Traffic Code that relate to driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or driving with impaired ability shall be identical to the provisions of Sections 625 to 625h of the Michigan Vehicle Code (Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended). Section 4. Severability. Sections of this ordinance shall be deem­ ed severable and should any section, clause or provision of this or­ dinance be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after the 90th day following its publication. First Reading: 10-20-93 Second Reading: 11-17-93 (205) The pit owner will request the certificate as part of his or her renewal application, and the supervisor, then, must "promptly" arrange for an inspection of the pit. If the pit is not in compli­ ance. the supervisor will no­ tify the pit owner of the defi­ ciencies to be corrected. If all is in compliance, the supervi­ sor will sign the certificate, and the operator can proceed with his or her renewal appli­ cation. Neither the Planning Commission nor (he Township Board, however, are required to recommend or approve renewal just because the certificate has been signed. While the certification pro­ cess can allow renewal to pro­ ceed without a public hearing, both the commission and the board can call public hearings if either or both want to hear public comment on the pit op­ eration. In granting renewal, new conditions governing opera­ tion also may be attached to the permit, if the Township Board deems them necessary. At last week's meeting, the township’s pit operators of­ fered their suggestions on the proposed, amendment. In speaking for the opera­ tors, Gordon Jousma said he would like to have the certifi­ cate handled by a third party, outside the township stair, to avoid the possibiliby of any personality conflict entering into the inspection and certifi­ cation. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn responded that the whole idea was to have the supervisor and the Township Planner handle the inspection so they would feel "confident’’ in defending the certificate to the public. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg pointed out that the supervisor is responsible for enforcing all the other township ordinances, but pit owner Doug Vermeulen said he agreed with Jousma, that the present wording of the amendment did not "leave the door open” for a third opinion in the event of a dispute on compliance. Jousma said that as another way to prevent problems, the operators would like to see a biannual meeting between the supervisor and the pit opera­ tors become a regular town­ ship policy. Dunn said that the opera­ tors' comments and sugges­ tions all would be considered in working out the final draft of the proposed PMR ordi­ nance change. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD November 17, 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7:31 p.m. Present: Gorbow, R DeVries, Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder Also Present: Several Citizens MINUTES: Approved as printed. BILLS: Reviewed Moved J. DeVries, support Snyder to ap­ proved os printed. Ayes: All. Motion Carried VETS MONUMENT Jeff Foster would like to erect a monument for the Veterans in Lakeside Cemetery for his Eagle Bodge He would like a stone three feet high and a flog pole. Moved J. DeVries, support Snyder to ap­ prove project with review of the site. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Also, Jeff's brother mode ben­ ches for Lakeside for his eagle bodge and one of the boards on the bench is missing, he has of­ fered to replace the board with just cost for the board to be paid for by the Township. Moved Snyder, support Jousma for them to purchase board and replace, then submit bill for the board to the Township. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE: — 2nd reading. Reviewed 1981 Traffic Code which allow Township to receive $20.00 per ticket. Jousma would like to see that money go into a fund for future police protection. Moved J. DeVries, support Jousma to adopt Ordinance #93-5, Uniform Traffic Code. Ayes: All. Motion Carried BOSCO CONSTRUCTION: — 2nd reading. Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance from RR to 1-1 Light Industrial District. Moved Gould, support J. DeVries, to accept recommenda­ tion of the Planning Commission and adopted ordinance. Ayes: AM. Motion Corned. RIVER GLEN — 2nd read.ng. Discussion with board. Garbow presented new information of a plot that would allow 16 lots following all the guidelines of the R-l District. He has tried to verify with the Health Deport­ ment that ail lots are approved and will perk, but those ques­ tions could not be answered in time for the Board meeting. Public discussion was held. AAov ed Snyder support Jousma to table River Glen until questions con be answered by the Health Deportment Ayes All. Motion Carried PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Was given by Garbow and Die lemon CAMPAU LAKE WEED Discus­ sion was held. Norma Sprite stated that the Association usually looks into the contract and then recommends to the Board what they would like done. FUTURE GROWTH COMMIT TEE: Given by Garbow Police Protection is the top priority for this committee ELECTION WORKERS AP POINTMENT Moved J DeVries. support Dieleman to approve workers. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. SEWER RESOLUTION Discus sion was hold on costs to operate the system This fund is running in the red and we need to do something about this. We have talked about this for a cou­ ple of years. Discussion was held on how much to raise the quarterly payment. Moved Jousma. support Gould to raise the monthly payment $8 00 per month for a quarterly payment of $84 00. Ayes: All. Motion Cor ried. Norma Sprite expressed her deep disappointment in the Township Board for doing this behind the citizens of the lakes’ bock. They should have been given notice of this increase. Point was made that the Township Board has been talk­ ing of this for at least two years. Lost month we passed an Or­ dinance pertaining to this and it was published in the Sun and News. The meeting was also on Cable. Norma requested that a letter be sent to the people before January 1, 1994 to let them know of it ahead of time. LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY Snyder reported that Jennifer Ciller has resigned from the Library Board and we are lock ing for a replacement If anyone is interested in this position, please call the Township Holl SIDEWALK BID Gorbow ex plained that law requires we use low bidder instead of local. Mov ed Jousma. support Snyder to award bid of the sidewalk to Bogord Inc. Ayes All. Motion Carried AMEND BUDGET Reviewed budget Moved Jousma. support J. DeVries, to amend as review ed. Ayes All. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion was held on the 1994 budget and the library service budget. Com municotion with the Village Snyder reported that she had discussed in length with Jay Shook, Village Treasurer about the County Library and she gave him a copy of the letters If he did not relay to the Village Council there was nothing that she could do about that. Snyder reported that the newsletter will bo sent out on the 1st of December. Meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder . Clerk (203) TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE Of SPECIAL MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, December 2, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml. for the purpose of rewriting the present zoning ordinance. Material pertaining to the above subject may ■ be examined at the Township Hall by appointment with the Clerk. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed therein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 (2od �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 23, 1993 / Page 21 Yankee Springs planners OK two rezoning requests by Margaret Fowler Sto# Writer The Yankee Springs Plann­ ing and Zoning Commission has approved two requests for rezoning after holding the public hearings last Thursday. The first request involves a large parcel of property located at 1025 Payne Lake Road which is owned by S.J. Vander Berg Coastruction Co The rezoning would change it from agricultural to residen­ tial low density A majority of about 25 peo­ ple in attendance came to have their say on the Payne Lake Road property. Concern over increase in traffic was their main concern. According to Planning Chairman Ken Worsham. Vanden Berg probably will be dividing the property into as many as 13 lots. The other request came from Philip Debrie for a fiveacre parcel on the northside of Cobb Lake Road east of Patterson. The parcel is zoned agricultural Debrie thought it had already been rezoned to rural residential in 1990 along with some other property Worsham said that because all of the proper paperwork had not been completed then, it was not rezoned. Tentative plans are to split the parcel into five one-acre lots. There were no public objections. After some further discus­ sion, the commission approv­ ed both requests Any rezoning must get final approval from the township board Worsham expects the board to take action on the recom­ mendations at their Thursday, Dec. 9, meeting. The commission also has been working on revisions of the Yankee Springs Township ordinances. Rand Bowman of Southwest Michigan Planning has been guiding the commission and other interested township residents through the process at several special meetings. PUBLIC NOTICE Nominating petitions for the foilowing Village Offices are available at the Village office at 250 South Maple Avenue: President.......... 2 year term Clerk ................. 2 year term Treasurer.......... 2 year term 3 Trustees........ 4 year term Assessor.......... 2 year term Deadline for filing nominating peti­ tions is 4:00 P.M. on November 30, 1993 at the Village office, 250 South Maple, Caledonia, Michigan. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk The third one is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 2, at the township hall. Worsham said there have been about ten regulars at the first two meetings and several others that have come to one The last revision was done in 1990. said Worsham. "In that revision, a section was just added." be explain­ ed. "That revision created conflicts and those are the areas that need to be changed." Once that is worked through. Worsham said, there will need to be a reworking of the master plan He hopes to have this com­ pleted by spring. Roush’s sets open house at new Middleville location Roush's Accounting and Tax Service will have an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Satur­ day, Dec. 4, at its new Mid­ dleville location at 111 Broadway. All present and potential personal and business clients are welcome. Roush's Hastings office will continue to operate as before. Roush's prepares tax returns and offers tax con­ sulting services as well as financial planning services such as retirement planning, how to make a payroll check last, investing under $1,000 and college planning, and financial services such as IRAs, CD alternatives tax free investments and insurances. Office hours now are Mon­ days, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After Jan. 1, the business will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Mintues of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 17 day of November, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. Present; Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Dielman, Snyder. Absent: None. The following ordinance was offered by Gould and supported by J. DeVries. ORDINANCE NO. 93-6Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: (4910 - 68th Street - Bosco Construction Lands) Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District the 1-1 Light Industrial District: The North 430 feet of the East 210 feet of the West 514 feet of the Northwest fractional Mi of Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publica­ tion or upon publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. Ayes: All Nays: ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED.:2Q6) Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News ACTION-ADS, call 24-hours daily! ORDINANCE NO. 93-7Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 3.6 thereof so as to read in its entirety as follows: Section 3.6 Basis for Determining Front Yard Requirement. Required front yards shall be measured as stated in this section. The line from which the minimum front yard building setback is measured shall be determined as follows: (a) Platted local streets, private streets — the platted front property line or the boun­ dary line of the private street easement. (b) Other streets — established from the platted front property line or the boundary line of the private street easement. (c) The front yard shall be measured from the appropriate line as stated above to the main wail of the principal building, excluding steps, front porches and the like. Section 2. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amend ed by the amendment of Section 3.25 thereof, so as to read In Its entirety as follows Section 3.25 Keeping of Pets and Livestock. The keeping of domesticated animals on lands in the A, RR, R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts shall be sub­ ject to the following provisions: (a) Ordinary household pets such as dogs and cats and other animals or fowl customarily kept as pets shall be permitted In the A, RR, R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts. (b) Livestock such as, but not limited to, horses, cattle, goats, pigs and sheep, are per mitted in the A and RR Zoning Districts, except that on parcels of 10 acres or less, in these districts, the number of such animals shall not exceed one animal for the first two acres of land area and one additional animal for each additional acre of land area. (c) Livestock such as, but not limited to, horses, cattle, goats, pigs and sheep, are pro­ hibited on any lands in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts. (d) Any building or confined feeding area in which livestock are confined or fed (not including feeding by grazing) shall be at least 100 feet away from the nearest property line or street right-of-way line. (e) Livestock feedlots in the A District shall be subject to Section 5.3(d). Section 3. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amend­ ed by the addition of Section 5.3(g), as follows: Section 5.3 Special Land Uses. The following uses may be permitted when authorized as special land uses: (a) • (f) (No Change) (g) Kennels when authorized by the Planning Commission and Township Board under Chapter XVI. Section 4. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 9.8 thereof so as to read In Its entirety as follows: Section 9.8. Required Conditions. (a) All permitted uses that have or require more than four motor vehicle parking spaces per lot or parcel of land shall be subject to the site plan review provisions of Chapter XVIII. (b) As to any of the lands in the R-3 Medium Density Multiple Family District that are located in the Broadmoor - Cherry Valley Development Area, as defined in Section 15.4(f) of this Ordinance, no lands shall be used, nor shall any building or structure or part thereof be used, erected, altered or converted, except in accordance with Chapter XV of this Or­ dinance, regarding Planned Unit Developments. Any such use of lands, buildings or struc­ tures In such area shall be considered and, if appropriate, approved only on a Planned Unit Development basis, and after any such approval, such lands, buildings or structures shall be used or occupied only in compliance with a final development plan approved in accordance with said Chapter XV. Section 5. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the addition of Section 11.5(h), as follows: Section 11.5. Required Conditions. (a) - (g) (No change) (h) All permitted uses shall be subject to the site plan review provisions of Chapter XVIII Section 6. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the addition of Section 12.5(d), as follows: Section 12.5 Required Conditions. (a) - (c) (No change) (d) All permitted uses shall be subject to the site plan review provisions of Chapter XVIII. Section 7. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 13.5(c) thereof so as to read as follows: Section 13.5 Required Conditions. (a), (b) (No change) (c) Access roads shall be built to all-weather specifications and shall be at least 40 feet wide. Turning areas shall have a radius of at least 60 feet or shall have such other radius or shall be laid out and constructed in such other manner as is satisfactory to the Planning Commission for Its site plan review committee. , (d) (e) (No change) Section 8. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 14.5(c) thereof so as to read as follows: Section 14.5 Required Conditions. (a), (b) (No change) (c) Access roads shall be built to all-weather specifications and shall be at lest 40 feet wide. Turning areas shall have a radius of at least 60 feet or shall have such other radius or shall be laid out and constructed in such other manner as is satisfactory to the Plann ing Commission for its site plan review committee. (d) , (e) (No change) Section 9. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the addition of Section 16.5, to be substituted for the current Section 16.5, as follows: Section 16.5 Design Standards for Special Land Uses. The following special land uses shall be subject to and comply with the respective standards and , conditions stated in this section, in addition to other applicable requirements of the zoning district in which such special land uses are located and in ad dition to other applicable requirements of this chapter, including those stated in Section 16.4. (a) - (h) (Reserved) (i) Kennels. (1) The minimum lot area shall be three acres. (2) Buildings for the housing of animals and animal runs or exercise area shall not be located closer than 100 feet from any property line of street right-of-way line. (3) The lands on which any kennel is located shall include storage adequate for the prompt and sanitary disposal of manure and refuse All kennels shall have and maintain insect-control measure and shall be suitably fenced or screened Section 10. This ordinance amends the Township Zoning Ordinance only as stated above and all other parts of said ordinance remain tn full force and effect Section 11. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon publica­ tion of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation Ayes: Nays: Absent: ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED (204) �Pace 22 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 23, 1993 IKUJA TK junior varsity soccer award winners TK cross country conference champs At the awards banquet for the Middleville junior varsity soccer team, from left: Isaac Members of the the Middleville cross country team which won the O-K Blue cross Bainbridge won the award for Most Improved Player, Chris Niles was selected as the country title for the third straight year were: front row from left, Kim Rauschenberger. team s Most Valuable Player and Jason Gearhart won the Eric DeGroote Sarah Allore and Sarah Matson Second row: coach Tammy Benjamin. Stephanie Sportsmanship Award. The team was 12-2-1 and won the O-K Rainbow Conference. Potter. Wendy Wisniewski, Shannon Pagano and Jamie Smith. Matson. Wisniewski. Rauschenberger were named to the first team all-conference and Allore was an honorable mention. Rauschenberger and Matson finished 67th and 68th respectively. In the state Class B run. ‘Light the way for the Holly Trolly’ to return to Gun Lake area The Gun Lake area again this holiday season will be lit up with brightly glowing Christmas lights last year to cheer hundreds of Holly Trolley riders on its tours. A successful contest for the most impressive decorating done with yuletide lights resulted in more homes and businesses than ever displaying the spirit of the season, providing many "ohhs and ahhs" for the Holly Trolley riders. Both the lighting contest and Holly Trolley rides to view the sparkling displays will return, according to the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce. Cost for a ride on the trolley will be 50 cents. The trolley rides to view the decorations will take place on Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. Runs will be made from 6 to 10 p.m. all three evenings. Each run, following a route taking in the most spectacular lights, will last about 20 minutes. The Dec. 5 rides will begin at Circle Inn, Dec. 12 will begin at Daisy Mae's and the last tours will start from Sam’s Joint. Each of the tours will begin at 6 p.m. at each place. Entry forms for the lighting contest are available at the Chamber office at 77 -124th Ave., Shelbyville. Judging for the best lighting will be held during the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3, so it will be necessary to have the lights on each evening during that week, organizers say. The grand prize will be $100, with gift certificates for first-, second- and third-place prizes. The Gerald Johnson family took the grand prize last year, with the David Jensen, Joe Brown and Dutch Talsma families winners of first, second and third places respectively. Gavin staff collecting holiday ‘Toys for Tots’ program locally 3 Trojans named to O-K Rainbow All-conference Three players from the Middleville varsity soccer squad were named to the O-K Rainbow All-Conference team. Those selected were, from left Jason Clinton as an honorable mention, Jacob Dussia and Mike Marble to the All-conference team. Marble, sweeper for the T-K squad was also named to the AM-sectional team TK varsity soccer award winners Showing some of the toys already collected are (front row, left to right) Jan McDiarmid, Ann Korson, Scott Sottys, Sue Enders. Bill Gavin (back) Rusty Kermeen and Lynn Herman Christmas is for family gatherings, celebration of the birth of Christ and for children, at least, presents. Lots of presents, if they can persuade Mom and Dad that Santa should be very good to them. To make sure do child in the area goes without at least one gift for Christmas. Gavin Chevrolet/ Buick/Pontiac/Geo will again take pan in the "Toys for Tots ’ program. They have a pickup parked in their showroom to accept donated toys, which they hope will be overfilled with toys for area kids Working with the U.S. Marine Corps and area churches, Gavin will collect toys from now until Fnday. Dec. 17., when the toys will distributed. Bill Gavin said. People are encouraged to bring in a new toy, large or small, wrapped or unwrapped, and add it to the collection already started in the pickup. Donating is easy, with the truck parked near the front door, and anyone who drops off a toy is guaranteed a smile and a "hello’ from the Gavin staff. Donate more than once if you like, and those who have children might have them benefit from the feeling of giving when they help another child have a happy Christmas. From the Middleville varsity soccer team, which was runner-up to Caledonia in the district finals. Nathan Bundy, left, was voted Most Improved Player and Mike Marble was the team’s Most Valuable Player at the annual awards banquet. Nov. 1 CHS parents sponsor 50-50 raffle fundraiser The parents of the CHS Class of 1994 are sponsonng a 50-50 raffle to raise funds for this year’s all-night gradua­ tion party. Tickets went on sale Mon­ day. Nov. 22. and cost $5 each or five for $20. The parents' goal is a minimum $1,000 prize for the winning ticket, which will be drawn Jan 18, 1994. Ticket­ holders need not be present to win. Tickets may be purchased from the seniors’ parents or by calling 891-1946 after 5 p m State law requires, however, that purchasers be at least 18 years of age. 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ITALIAN S & \ FOR RENT OR LEASE Lake Odessa, two bedroom, lower level apartment near downtown, just right for a couple. $400 per month includes waler, sewer and trash pick-up, private entrance, freshly painted with new carpet­ ing, stove refrigerator. No pets. Security deposit and excellent references are required. Call 374-7786 evenings or leave message on recorder days. Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Frl. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. THANK YOU Wc would like to thank our friends and relatives for their overwhelming support during the time of our sudden loss. Your love, prayers and generosity will never be forgotten. Alice Hynes Jim and Bemic Hynes and family Jeff and Kris Hynes and family AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Thoma p pie Kellogg School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 24 No lunch served. Thursday, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving. No school. Friday, Nov. 26 No School. Monday. Nov. 29 El. Dinosaur nuggets, dinosaur pasta, green beans, pineapple tidbits. H.S. & M.S. chick pattie/bun. fries. Tuesday, Nov. 30 Turkey fajita on soft shell, green beans. NOTE: Whole or lowfat milk offered each day. Alt. menu at EL Monday, hot dog; Tues­ day, turkey sandwich; Wednesday, salad bar; Thurs­ day. hamburger; Friday, fishwich. Variety of sandwiches and salads at High School and Middle. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Nov. 24 Cherry coffee cake, orange juice, milk. Thursday, Nov. 25 No school. Friday, Nov. 26 No school. Monday, Nov. 29 Pancake sausage on a stick, orange juice, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 30 Egg/cheese omelette on biscuit, apple juice, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle Lake Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Nov. 24 Breakfast pizza, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Day. No School. Friday, Nov. 26 No School. Monday, Nov. 29 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 30 Sour cream doughnut, juice or fruit, milk. Middle Villa Inn $ Wednesday, Nov. 24 Goulash, peas, or french fries, bread stick, fruit choice, milk. Thursday, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Day. No school. Friday. Nov. 26 No school. Monda). Nov. 29 Hamburgbun. french fries, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday. Nov. 30 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Communitv Schools High Middle Meal Deal Menu Wednesday, Nov. 24 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Potato bar. Thursday, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Day. No School. Friday, Nov. 26 No School. Monday. Nov. 29 BYO sub sandwich, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday. Nov. 30 Turkey club sandwich. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday. Nov. 24 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy. pears, roll, milk. Thursday, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Day. No School. Fridav, Nov. 26 No School. Monday, Nov. 29 Hamburger/bun. french fries, peaches, milk Tuesday, Nov. 30 Pizza, veg. stick/dip. fruit, milk. Caledonia Community Schools plan annual Christmas concert Caledonia Community Schools orchestra students will present their annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. in the CHS Performing Arts Center The concert will include all orchestra students, from grades four through 12. and several ensembles will perform. Orchestra Director Pete DeLille said that the program will include a variety of Christmas and classical music, ranging from Tchaikovsky’s ‘ ‘Nutcracker Suite” to excerpts from Anton Dvorak's “New World Symphony.” Admission to the concert is free, and the public is invited. DeLille said Faro's^ Italian Pizza ^Caledonia’s Finest. NEW SUB: Turkey and Bacon - Try It! 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ANYTIME NO COUPON NEEDED V > LIMITED TIME OFFER * ____ ~ same VALUE OR LESS -- ---------------- Large 14” Pizzaeg-gg pepperoni 3 No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Offer PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 100% R««l Cheese *hat oua customas SAT ABOUT FAWS KUA On M-37 North of Middleville Open 7 Days a Week faJIm or 891-1287 Frt 11 »12 pur SM MM2 par. Sun. 1030 pa* 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 - CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-11-30.pdf b0a11e22405949b1466d4050b420c7cc PDF Text Text PUBLIC 12! S C_L____ d News 12/30/W Hastings Publ icLibrary 121 Church Hastings, KI. 49058 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE iM«ua4Ngi Permit No. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville ond Caledonia Areas Caledonia schools, village, developer agree on water system by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The final version of a cooperative municipal water system agreement flowed easily to approval by the Caledonia school board last week. The agreement outlines the structure of the system, to be shared by the schools, the new Glen Valley Estates develop­ ment on M-37 and Caledonia Village The Caledonia Village Council and Jerry Baker, developer of Glen Valley, also have signed the agreement. In its first stage, the system will supply treated water only to Glen Valley and to the new middle school now under con­ struction just west of the Glen Valley property. It has been designed, however, for eventual expan­ sion to serve all village residents and all schools within the village. The school board decision marked approval of the final wording of several sections in the agreement, which had been under negotiation with the village. In the final version, the village agreed not to hold the schools “unreasonably” to a two-year period for construc­ tion of the transmission main from the middle school to the other school buildings in the village. Another section was chang­ ed to permit the schools to use the treated water for sprinkl­ ing lawn areas near a school building to prevent discolora­ tion of buildings from elements in well water. The schools will use separate wells to irrigate athletic playing fields. The two boards also agreed that the schools would not be charged a debt service fee for those portions of the system to be constructed by the village. The schools will, however, join the other two partners in funding an operating and maintenance account that will pay for upkeep of the system, such as painting the water tower and maintenance of the treatment plant. Superintendent Robert Myers noted that the schools will save money with the village entering into the part­ nership. and Board President Steve Donker pronounced the agreement a “win-win” situa­ tion for all involved. According to the agree­ ment, the village has agreed to pay 50 percent of the con­ struction costs of the system’s wells, water storage tower and treatment plant. The schools and Baker will share equally the remaining 50 per­ cent of the cost of those components. Each of the partners will construct its own transmission and distribution mains. Baker originally initiated the construction of a public water system when he began planning his Glen Valley Estates, to be built just north of the Caledonia Village Centre He invited the schools and the village to share the costs and benefits of the system, which could alleviate water problems in wells throughout the village area. Hard water, rust, nitrates and sodium have been found in both residential wells and See Water System, Page 3 Thanksgiving Day fire destroys mobile home near Freeport by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Stacey Faunce is more or less taking things one day at a time after a Thanksgiving Day fire destroyed her mobile home on Wolfe Road just north of Freeport. The Freeport and the Woodland Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the call just before 5 pm. Thursday Both Faunce and her two 4-year-old twin sons escaped unharmed, thanks to a smoke alarm going off. No. 306 / November 30. 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 >th Year The fire started in the boys’ bedroom after they had lit a candle. Faunce said the fire swept through the single-wide very quickly. “Everything went." she said. “We did save one of the boys’ winter coats.” For the time being. Faunce and the kids will be staying with her parents, who live right next door. Because there is not much to salvage, the family needs clothing, including outerwear. The twins wear sizes 6. 7. and 8 in shirts and pants, boys size 13 in shoes, and size 12 for a jacket. Faunce wears 9-10 tails in jeans, ladies medium to large tops, and size 9 shoes. They also need blankets and bedding. Anyone who would like to help out, can drop things off in Freeport at L & J’s Party Store. Her mobile home was in­ sured and she hopes to be able to get another one. At that time, she may need furniture as well Smoke billowed from the mobile home of Stocey Founce in a Thanksgiving Day fim. ___ ____ _________________________________ _ . Special election next Tuesday to decide Henry’s successor A special election will be held next Tuesday. Dec. 7. tc fill a vacancy in the Third Congressional District created by the death last summer of Congressman Paul Henry The field of candidates in­ cludes Republican Vern Ehlers. Democrat Dale Sprik and Independent Dawn Krupp. The Third District includes all of Kent and Ionia counties and the city of Hastings and Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, about two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township in Barry County. Ehlers, considered to be the front-runner in the traditional­ ly Republican district, has been a member of the Michigan Senate since 1985. He also served in the Michigan House of Represen­ tatives from 1983 to 1985 and was a Kent County Commis­ sioner from 1975 to 1982. He was a professor of physics at Calvin College before he became involved in politics. He had to overcome seven other GOP candidates in the primary Nov. 2 to win the right to meet Sprik and Krupp next Tuesday. Ehlers cites his experience as his biggest asset in seeking the office. He said he has had more than 120 bills he in­ troduced in the State Legislature become law. “The issue is having a known quantity, electing so­ meone who can do the job,” Vern Ehlers he said. “I have a proven record. “I dislike labels, but I’m a fiscal conservative and a moderate in other areas. I’m an independent person I believe in balancing the budget, but I’m not for going back to the previous century.” A poll recently published in the Grand Rapids Press show­ ed Ehlers with a comfortable lead of more than 25 pcrcentange points. He said his own polls show him with a slightly smaller lead. However, he isn’t resting on the polls because he said Sprik is an energetic cam­ paigner and apathy could keep his voters awayh from the polls. Sprik, a Grand Rapids area attorney, ran for Congress in 1978 and 1980, losing by nar- Dale Sprik row margins. He also was a social studies teacher at Hastings High School from 1967 to 1969 He has been characterizing himself as a conservative Democrat, coming out against abortion and against President Clinton’s health care reform package He did not support the North American Free Trade Agreement that recent ly passed both houses of Congress. Sprik also has said he would like to reform Congress and how it wastes taxpayers' money. Krupp, also a Grand Rapids area attorney, is a member of Ross Perot's United We Stand group. Raised on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, she worked for MichCon for 16 years and See Special Election, Pago 2 Middleville Tool and Die releases industrial park location by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has received word that Middleville Tool &. Die has released its interest on property in the planned Mid­ dleville Industrial Park. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma told the council last Tuesday that the owner of the company. Gary Mid­ dleton. said it would not be in the position for building in 1994. In addition to the parcel the company had planned to build on. Middleton had options on three ocher parcels in the park. Once the village returns the down payment to Middleton. that property once again is free and clear for the village to offer to other manufacturers "This doesn’t mean that Middleville Tool & Die has thrown in the towel,” said Youngsma. "It’s just not go­ ing to work for them at this time.” The council already has started to look for another manufacturer to replace Mid­ dleville Tool & Die This is necessary since the village had received a state block grant with Middeville Tool & Die as the applicant. Youngsma said that once a new manufacturer is found, the grant could remain intact. That money would cover most of the cost of the in­ frastructure of the industrial park The attorney said there is another manufacturer who is very interested in the Mid­ dleville location. But. there was no firm commitment yet The council also heard an appeal from Helen Her nandez, representing the Mid­ dleville Boy Scout Troop No. 65. She requested that the troop be able to move its paper recycling bams and trailer onto village property. Sh Industrial Park, Page 8 In This Issue... • AIDS Awareness speakers bring disease to personal level • Caledonia Twp. tables River Glen discussion • Campau Lake sewer continues to be a ‘heartbreak’ system as rates go up • Scot, Trojan gal eagers end season with conference matches �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 30, 1993 fijrector of Barry United Way id step down from position * own office at 907 W State St. When Williamson started, the United Way shared office space with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce in the former Community Building. Though Williamson is leaving her post, she still believes in the United Way and would like to see it con­ tinue to make strides in the county. She believes that it is imperative that more do­ nations are received from service employees, espe­ cially because the communi­ ty’s industrial base is declin­ ing United Way would relish opportunities to tell its story to staffs of service-oriented firms and others. A presenta­ tion can take as little as 15 minutes. In general, she also hopes that more people will make contributions to help reach this year's goal of $272,000 and in future years. A special target are those who live in the county but work in other counties. About 11,000 people who live in Barry work outside the county but only 500 of those have made United Way donations that are designated to be returned to Barry County. The County United Way helps fund 40 non-profit agencies that touch the lives of one in three county resi­ dents each year. Williamson said. "Yet studies show that only one of five families contribute to the United Way Campaign. "There's so much poten­ tial," she said. Prior to joining United Way, Williamson, a Hast­ ings native, served four years on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. She has a history of volunteerism, working with Red Cross blood banks in Middleville and previously heading the County Cancer Crusade. Williamson now is look­ ing forward to being active in the real estate market again and to becoming a grandmother for the first time in April. (Resumes from people in­ terested in succeeding Williamson may be sent in care of the Hastings Re­ minder (Ad No. 240), P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Mich. 49058). J' AA Graphics News * Cathy Williamson, execu­ tive director of the Barry County United Way. will leave her position in February to return to her former career in real estate. With this year’s United Way campaign al 85 percent of its goal, with $231,000 raised so far, and five years of positive accomplishments behind her, Williamson says it s time to move on. She will join Miller Real Estate as a Realtor in the firm’s Middleville office, but will stay with United Way until Feb. 1 to complete work on the current fund appeal. Williamson is the agen­ cy's first full-time director, working with United Way agencies and communities year-round. Williamson said she de­ cided to return to real estate because of changing family schedules. With her hus­ band’s decision to relinquish an administrative position at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids and return to teaching there, she said his weekly schedule in­ cludes several days off during the week "He has a flexible schedule and I want to have that, too." The amount of funds raised by the County United Way has increased 80 percent since Williamson has been on board. The agency also has expanded to become county-wide during that time. The agency previously just solicited funds in the Hastings area, even though the United Way programs have always served the entire county. She explained that Nashville and Woodland used to have their own campaigns and that Delton and Mid­ Cathy Williamson dleville had never formally been affiliated with the United Way’s Hastings office before. "I worked hard to have a county-wide presence,” she said. ”1 feel it will be real posi­ tive to have a change (at United Way) and have new blood... It’s the right time for the organization to have that change. I think it will be very beneficial," Williamson said. "It's been nice and exciting to work with so many lead­ ers of the community, so many caring people and our volunteers." Facilities and equipment have improved a great deal at the agency in the past five years. "We had to borrow a copy maker when I first got here," she said. "There wasn't even a correct key on the type­ writer when I started...We re up with things happening throughout the state (now)." The office is computer­ ized, has a second phone line and a donated FAX. And, the agency has its BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS MAINSTREET MIDDLEVILLE Jkntiqixes 8c • ANTIQUES* • (Wittes* • Pipertuck •Strap* •Jm^* Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 HOURS 1 UMtUy Saturday 11 to 6. FruUy n.Qht till S p m Sunday “by cMnc«“ Thornapple Kellogg High School will present three-act comedy "More Than Meets the Eye’’ on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4, at 8 p.m., at the high school auditorium. The story revolves around children's author Grandma Letty - Stanley Nichols (center) played by David Timm, publisher Cyril B. Hoskins played by Jeremiah Wert, and Nichols' devoted wife Christine played by Kiley Thaler. There’s ‘More Than Meets the Eye’ in TK — high School performance Reporters and a somewhat nosey neighbor add more comedy to the situation, television reporter Miss Jenkins is played by Courtney Rich (left), magazine reporter Prudence Harper is Melanie Johnston, and Nora, the Nichols' neighbor is played by Mandy Townsend. SPECIAL ELECTION from front page- CRAFT BAZAAR I 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Middleville Methodist ' Crafts • Greens Baked Goods Gifts • Lunch * if M Q, 1 J ] / I In I |'i Vr J N < taught for two years at Mount Mercy Academy She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin and a master's degree in business from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. She received a juris doctor degree from Cooley Law School She says she is offering the voters a choice and is focusing on the issues of jobs in the pm ate sector, health care and reduction of the national debt. She also opposed NAFTA. unlike nci her opKrupp, uruwe ponents. is pro-choice on the abortion question. She practices mostly family I** in a ^irrn ^er band. George, and son. Christopher The polls w ill be open from 7 a m to 8 p m at all precincts in this area that are The teenage romance of the Nichols' niece. Peggy played by Jennifer Matison and Bradley played by Jeremy Hilty enhance the antics. RACHEL’S Christmas Trees • Scotch Piae Blue Spruce • Douglas Ar Fresh Cut i~ Area births Excellent !I Quality GIRI., Joseph and Angela (King) Czapla wish to an­ nounce the birth of their daughter Rachael Elizabeth, 3 lbs. 8 ozs. and 17 3/8 inches long. Bom Nov. 14, 12:39 p.m at Madigan Army Medical Center, Ft. Louis. Washington. ^REE ritc.r. | 4 Greens Ij I^Tree with Purchase Located in Front of Pa»toor*» Family Mark« a k> Gevin Chevy MDDl.FVI HOURS Weekdays til 8, Sat 9 to 8, Sun 1 to 7 TREES FROM 2 14 FT. 1 j �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 30, 1993 / Page 3 First-graders help design and print their own T-shirts by Margaret Fowler Sto# Writer T-Shirts are fun, and that’s precisely why McFall firstgrade teacher Shelley Erb has made a tradition of each of her classes getting T-shirts com­ memorating their first-grade class In the past, Erb has ordered the shirts already printed and ready to wear But this year was a bit different. All of her students drew a picture of themselves on a card and printed their name with it. Once that was done. Storm Matousek. the father of firstgrader Sunday, took the draw­ ings. touched up thin lines and changed the sizes so they would all be about the same, and put it all together to make a silk screen. Erb ordered the T-shirts and last week, the kids all got to help Storm print their shirts while they watched. Once the shirts were printed, each one had to be cured under a heat lamp “Mr Matousek said that the process was very simple." explained Erb. “Not only did the kids get to help print their shirts, it gave them a memorable learning experience." Superintendent’s Corner McFall first grade teacher Shelley Erb along with her class and father Storm Motousek show off their personalized T-shirts that they helped to print. by... Steve Garrett Superintendent Storm Matousek did the silk screen printing right in the first grade classroom of Shelley Erb. Alicia Buchanan (center) and Matousek’s older daughter Chelsea hold the screen in place. of Thornapple Kellogg State and school priorities Times are changing. I'm not sure that it’s a change, but something that is growing is the public's anti-tax mood and its desire to have a new role in government decision making, in­ cluding their schools and education. School leaders now are being warned that a stampede of reform is gathering. We are in an era when the public is hesi­ tant to put dollars forward for reform unless it can be shown to have a clear effect on student learning. However, any reform will fail if it doesn’t focus on the nucleus of meaningful, long-lasting educational change: the student. Unfortunately, none of the familiar educational reform proposals focuses any new attention on developing student centered programs If we, in Michigan, are serious about world-class standards wc should consider some of the following: First, every school should resolve that decisions be made solely on the basis of how and to what extent they will positive­ ly influence student learning. This may include strategic plann­ ing, school improvement planning and a research-based process. Second, we must work to ensure that cooperative learning models are found in abundance in our schools. Study upon study has shown that cooperative learning enhances student achivement. In general, this has been true in all grade levels and in all subject areas. Cooperative learning creates academic and self-esteem improvement. Third, we should incorporate theme-based, interdisciplinary teaching and expect it to become the norm for learning in our schools. The latest brain-related research suggests that the most effective teaching involves learners being able to create meaningful and personally relevant patterns. Theme-based in­ struction supports and makes use of cooperative learning, parent involvement and students' self-discovery. Fourth, we must attempt to provide parents as many oppor­ tunities as possible to become involved in meaningful decision­ making activities. Parental presence in the school improves the school climate and the quality of relationships among parents, teachers, administrators and students. Fifth, we must resolve to take every step possible to ensure that students and staff feel they are valued members of a caring community. We must encourage long-term student-teacher relationships in which teachers get to really know and work with students. Sixth, opportunities for teachers to work as a part of a team and engage in collaborative decision making must be provided. Just as cooperative learning promotes student success, adult collaboration promotes job success. It enhances achievement, positive interpersonal relationships, social support, and selfesteem We need to focus more on collaboration — not competition School reform is more than just schools of choice or charter schools. It must be the comprehensive effort of all schools to provide a better education for all children. This must be educa­ tion's first priority, support for this effort must be our stale’s first priority . SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems KENT PODIATRY W S 0 Z Lynette, Bernadette, Jacob and John want to wish... V — TERRY — » ■ a very happy and fun-filled > birthday wish. Is it really possible U WATER SYSTEM from front page — school wells in the village area. Caledonia Elementary even had some coliform bacteria show up in its well last summer, though the pro­ blem was eliminated before school started in the fall. At one time, bad tasting water led to the use of bottled water at the high school until a water conditioning system could be installed. The public library also uses bottled water for drinking. The new system, which will provide flouridated chlorinated water for its users, will eliminate many of these problems. The Village Council is ap­ plying for a grant and a lowinterest loan to fund its share of the construction costs. The school’s costs for the present portion of the system are covered by already ap­ proved building and site money for the middle school. When totally implemented, the system will comprise a loop, running from the treat­ ment plant and wells near the middle school south to the village, east to M-37. north to Glen Valley and then west back to the treatment plant. "1 think this agreement is a model of cooperation between a school district, a village government and a private developer.’’ commented School Board Vice President Fred Boocher BINGO Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia American Le«io«» Post *305 9548 Cherry Vahey. Caledonia Call...891-9133 Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. • THURSDAY • Your Christmas**^ Club really adds up! o. Pay off Christmas 94 in advance Next Christmas, while everyone else watches the bills mount, you'll see the dividends of your Christmas Club account. Advance planning really pays off. Open your 94 Christmas Club account today! Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville All 3 locations open all day, Mon.-Fri. and till Noon Sat ALEDONIA 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68lh ST. S.E.I 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-63371795-3361 Ml �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 30, 1993 Neighbors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN ■ ........................................ Good morning, everyone. I forgot that 1 would have to have the news in early this week. Thanksgiving. We had ours this last week Friday through Sunday Daughter-in-law Arlene and four children, one boyfriend and two small children, mak­ ing eight in all to sleep downstairs on mattresses. Boy, did 1 ever have to make that area chlid-prooP The father of the children had to watch the small boy because of the heating stove, but he was very thoughtful and eased my mind a lot. ■■■ - I It was hectic, but all pitched in to help. Johnny. Jana and Cay had a lot of things done and everyone brought so much food that today (Wednesday) we are just finishing our share of the lef­ tovers. I did nothing, and was it frustrating, but the best way I could help the most was to stay out of the way. It took Monday for both of us to recuperate. But what a good family weekend. Judy Sloan, owner of Hair We Are, told me that at her early Christmas gift to her employees was a trip to Mex­ ico, leaving on Friday. Dec 4. coming back Tuesday and opening up on Wednesday. None of them had ever been out of the U.S and one had never flown. They are all looking forward to a nice four-day vacation. I think that Judy said it was to the Yucatan Peninsula. I forgot the wonderful news that Florence Fiala gave me last week The National Honor Society students came out in full force, about 20 of them, raked up the leaves in her yard. She was so grateful and the students seemed to have such a wonderful time together. 1 believe that Florence said that Miss Hoover was the leader. Wasn’t that a warm and friendly thing to do for older homeowners? Ralph Kenyon has been in the hospital in Grand Rapids Betty Bender said that they had Ward’s family Sunday Then on Thanksgiving they were to be in Portland with her family. Twila Elwood said that Pat Elwood is here from Califor­ nia. so Twila got to visit with her. Donna Kenyon said that Bob got his deer this year, but is home now. Mary Noah has moved to Lincoln — what a job! She is still settling down. Her family and folks in Lincoln Meadows are just super. Mary said that it will take time to get ad­ justed. but she is glad the move is finished. Liz Palmer just finished raking leaves, a never ending job. No real news this week Liz Hart said that Cathy was home from college for Ann Bartlett said that Kate and Martin were home from college this week for Thanksgiving. Dan’s aunt and uncle will be there with them on Thanksgiving. Marian Martin said that her son. Denny, wife and family are there, and so they will get to visit before the Thanksgiv­ ing rush Russ Bender said that he got together with Ward and Betty Bender Sunday, with some of Ward's family being there. Rod Finkbeiner said that Char has some fool trouble, but is up and getting around now and working dn Christmas. Maureen Robinson said that most of their family will be home for Thanksgiving. Thelma Carl is going to spend Thanksgiving with her grand niece in Jenison. Their names are the Buileman’s. for six days. He had circula­ tion problems in his foot. Now he is coming home with a hospital bed. and a daily nurse to check on the in­ travenous (IV) and take care of him at home. Doesn’t hospice help home patients that way? The Thomapple Heritage Club will meet for their an­ nual Christinas meeting with the White Elephant game. Each of us are to bring some snack or dessert dish to pass. Lu and Dick Ward are the hosts. We meet on the third Wednesday of December, the 14th. at 7 p.m. Their home is just beautiful with all the trees and decorations. We always have such a super time. Most of you were gening ready for Thanksgiving, hav­ ing a lot of family coming home. I should have a lot of news for all of you next week. Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.........9 45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music. Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School............ Sun. Morning Worship. Evening Service.......... ...9:30 a.m. .10:30 a.m. ...6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11:00 service I Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................................... ,11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................ ..6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday........................ 6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... 10:00 am. ,11:15a.m. ..6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 9:00 a m 4 11:00 a m. MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 111 Church Street and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School.................................... 9:30 o.m Sunday Momtng Woctfvp.....................10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worsrip...................... 6 00 p.m. Wed M«dweex Prayer & Bt»ie Study...... 7-00 p m Abv WWdm Dobson aasSor Stove Joatson. roub °asKr / Mfce Loaner: Uusc Or CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School.................. 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice.................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.............. 10:30 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH "The Church where everytody s somebody... “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School... Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee 1000 a. m 11-00a.m. .600p.m. Phone 795-7076 Children's Church/Youth Wonhip during morning services. Caraway St. puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School....................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Chon for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-81 19 n Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m Sunday Mass Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 891-8028 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 Peace Reformed Church Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................... 7.00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack i St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship............. ..8 30 a.m. Sunday School............................... . 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road fat Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Parmelee Morning Worship......... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School............. 9 45 a m Middleville Worship........................ 11:00 a m Sunday School Wednesday Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 "Family Night’ Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 6(X)pm Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Irupnmg, Pvmm. Reicumt, Jcnful (Did 3Iime (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............ 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St << - Q <2<rr. [uk-J * A near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday .. Wed ' .......... 10:00 a m Morning Worship....... 11 00 a m Evening Worship (in 6:00 p m Fellowship........ 7:30 p.m. homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 30, 1993 I Page 5 Caledonia woman is relocation director Real estate professional Timothy Wilkinson has been appointed relocation director at Century 21 Property Cen­ tre. announced the two-office firm’s owners Beth Nausadis and John Bauw As such. W'ilkinson will handle all aspects of the relocation process — homes sales, home search, home pur­ chase and additional moving services for both the Grand Rapids and Caledonia offices. In addition, as a Century 21 relocation director and VIP specialist, he is equipped to coordinate referrals between Century 21 Property Centre and the Century 21 system's international network of referral/relocation offices. Century 21 Property Centre has offices at 2012 28th St. in Grand Rapids (telephone 243-1385) and 9809 Cherry Valiev in Caledonia (891-9201). Christmas parade entries sought for Middleville A scene from lost years "Honging of the Greens at St. Paul Lutheran. ‘Hanging of the Greens’ planned at St. Paul Lutheran church and Sunday. Refreshments after the pro­ gram will be served and it’s open to the entire community It will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 3 p.m. The Hanging of the Greens, a Christmas program for ail ages to enjoy with congrega­ tional singing of carols, will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia Saturday Sunday St. Paul Lutheran Church is located at 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. For more information, call 891-8688. Redeemer Covenant plans Christmas play The Christmas musical ••The Night The Angels Sang.’’ will be presented at Redeemer Covenant Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 4 and 5. Told from the perspective of a shepherd, this musical presents a fresh twist on the Christmas story Music Director Bob Stickney describes the presentation as upbeat, contemporary, and gently humorous. He says, “My hope is that the audience will truly ex­ perience the real drama sur­ rounding the birth of Jesus and be drawn to worship the newborn King as did the shepherds of ancient Bcthlcham.” SEE WHATS NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St., Caledonia, Ml 891-9224 “The Night The Angels Sang” includes Redeemer s Adult Choir. Kids' Choir, and drama troupe. Saturday’s presentation begins at 7 p.m. and features the audience seated around festively decorated tables. Hot chocolate and home-baked cookies will be served during the musical. Sunday’s presen­ tation begins at 6 p.m and will also feature a time of carol singing. The community is warmly invited to share in the joy of either evening. The presenta- tions will be held at the Dutton Christian Middle School on Hanna Lake Avenue just north of 68th Street There is no charge for either presentation. More information is available by calling Redeemer Covenant Church at 698-8001. NEIGHBORS, from P. 4 Area senior citizens are in­ vited to attend this year’s Christmas dinner and concert hosted by Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville at noon Thursday. Dec. 9. The high school kitchen staff will serve a dinner that will include roast turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, peas, cranberry sauce, roll and sherbet. Following the dinner, senior citizens will walk to the auditorium for the concert performed by both the high school and middle school choir. They will sing a selec­ tion of favorite Christmas songs. The dinner will begin at noon and the concert will follow at 1 p.m. Senior citizens are asked to meet in the auditorium, then walk as a group to the cafeteria once 'he students are all in class. Flease RSVP by calling the T.K. Communitv Education office at 795-3397 by Dec. 3. Thanksgiving. Scott Oliver is another col­ lege student who is home for Thanksgiving. Betty Koeplinger said that daughter Missy had a baby girl Jessica. Nov. 15, weighing 7 pounds and 14 ozs. Ray got his buck on opening day. also. Andy Aicken said that deer were sure scarce this year. Altha Nichols says that she will be going around Thanksgiving to say hello to everyone. She attended a pre­ school. One of her grandchilden was in the program Well, folks, that is all for this week. I’m ashamed to say that this week I have been kicking my stumbling blocks around Of course, you know who has a sore toe instead of climbing up by stumbling blocks I have been very frustrated I will get on top of it in a day or two.. Happy Thanksgiving and 1 will visit with you all of you next week. 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The annual event, spon­ sored by the Middleville Lions Club, will step off from the Thomapple Kellogg Mid­ dle School and proceed through the downtown to the Methodist Church. Anyone interested in joining the parade should contact Bill Kenyon at 795-3669; Kenyon said the parade lineup will begin at 12:30 p.m. 80th birthday set for Hildred Chase Friends and relatives are in­ vited to an 80th birthday celebration for Hildred Chase from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 5, at the Kilpatrick Church on M-66. The celebration will be hosted by her children. No gifts, please. Benders to observe 65 years of marriage Forrest and Anne Bender of Lakeland. Fla. will observe their 65th wedding anniversary Dec. 8. Their children are Clare and Helen and John and Marcia Bender of Middleville and Ken and Kathy Bender of Decatur, Al. They have 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Well wishes may be sent to 17A Renee St., Lakeland. Fla. 33801. Village Cuts is now offering COMPLETE “Nail Care Service” Introductory Specials Acrylic & $O E0( Fiberglass Nails 4m Manicures French or American Manicures XV Make your appointment NOW for the Holidays. CIFI Gift Certificates -<■ are available — NAILS by appointment only Tues.-Fri. 9 to 5; Wed. evening & Saturday appointments are available. Phone 795-8844 or 795-7634 Shop Hours: Wed. 9-5; Thurs. 11-7 no appointment needed; Fri. 9-5; Sat. 8-12 appointments advised 207 EAST MAIN STREET - MIDDLEVILLE �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 30, 1993 The Noskeys tell Caledonia students of their family’s loss ‘AIDS Awareness’ speakers bring deadly disease to personal level by Barbara Gali Staff Writer For most of us, AIDS is still a seemingly distant threat. We know that right now it is incurable. We have seen the faces of AIDS victims on television. Most of us know now that it is not a disease that belongs just to gays, or to the poor or to "bad" people. But even the knowledge that a familiar and popular athlete like Magic Johnson could contract the HIV virus Kristi Noskey, left, gets a supportive hug from Angie Wilkinson after Kristi’s talk to CHS students about the way her brother Jeff lived with AIDS. Wilkinson and Noskey attended a Red Cross AIDS Peer Education class together. probably has not brought the disease close to most people. “People think that it will never happen to their family." says Greg Noskey of Grand Rapids. “But this is not a weAhey disease; it is one that has the potential to affect each and every one of us." Noskey should know. His son Jeff died of AIDS in July 1992. Jeff himself couldn’t believe that he had AIDS, said his parents. After all, be came from a nice family and went to good schools. “But the virus does not dis­ criminate," said Kathy Noskey. The Noskeys told the story of their son's struggle with AIDS in their visit to Caledonia Oct. 27. They spoke to about 30 people of their personal experience with the hope of preventing another family from suffering the loss of a loved one to a disease that is preventable, though not curable. Their presentation was part of the Caledonia High School AIDS Awareness Week Oct. 25-29, and sponsored by the school's Visions and Volunteers class. In hopes of not only creat­ ing awareness of the disease, but also reinforcing an under­ standing of it, the V & V class planned the week around two informative videos on AIDS and two presentations by the Noskeys. Greg and Kathy Celebrate Christmas — in your — NEW HOME! These 111 993 models are priced to sell! 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Cider Mill Village Office 795-6006 Kathy and Greg Noskey chat informally with Caledonia students and parents after their talk about their son Jeff, who died of AIDS last year. They brought with them a miniature of Jeff's patch in the AIDS quilt, which is framed below his pic­ ture. The Noskeys spoke in Caledonia os part of AIDS Awareness Week. Noskey would gear their talk primarily to parents, while their 17-year-old daughter, Kristi, would speak during an assembly to students, who had to have parental permission to attend any of the week's ac­ tivities. The week closed with a question-and-answer panel that included two CHS stu­ dents who have taken the Red Cross AIDS Peer Education training class. Greg and Kathy Noskey spoke in the Wednesday evening session, as scheduled, but Kristi's talk to the student body was postponed because it would have been on the same day as funeral services for CHS senior Vito Lombardo, who had been killed in an automobile acci­ dent the previous weekend. An eighth-grade student also died that same week in a tragic incident. Kristi, a senior at Grand Rapids Catholic Central, fi­ nally came to speak to Caledonia students on Tuesday, Nov. 23, to tell about her brother, and, like her parents, to try to reach "at least one person” and prevent that person from getting AIDS. Jeff Noskey was a 1983 Catholic Central graduate, who his parents described as a "normal kid," who tried all sports, but who especially loved playing hockey. In 1991, he came down with a cold that "didn't go away,” and be began losing weight. He was living at home and going to school at the time, but seemed to be sleeping a lot Finally, during a family ar­ gument, Jeff blurted out that he had the HIV virus and AIDS and probably only had two to five years to live. He had been diagnosed in September of 1991, and at that time, said his mother, he had virtually no immune system left. Jeff believed he contracted the HIV virus through hetero­ sexual contact sometime in 1984-85, which was before much was known about AIDS. Even after he had been tested and diagnosed, how­ ever, he had been afraid to tell his family, fearing that he might be rejected like other AIDS victims he knew. He also didn't want to tell Kristi, because he didn't want her to suffer any rejection, ei­ ther. The Noskeys said that in­ stead of rejection, however, the family's friends and rela­ tives rallied around Jeff and provided love and support for the whole family. When his condition reached a critical stage, not just a few friends, but "literally hundreds" of people came to see him. He planned his own funeral with his family and friends, and requested that he have a "patch” in the AIDS quilt. Jeff died at home, keeping his promise to his sister that he would live to see her 16th birthday. He died late that day. "We found out what friendship in a Christian community really means." said Kathy Noskey. who said that their friends were "there" for them, offering support, preparing the family's meals and cleaning the house. Now the three Noskeys speak to parents and students about Jeff and the impact of AIDS on their family, and they said that if just one per­ son in the audience is reached by what they have to say, they consider the visit to be a suc­ cess. The heart of their message is twofold. First, AIDS can be pre­ vented through education and through refraining from high risk behavior. "We don't do these talks for sympathy for our family. What is hard is that we know Jeffs death could have been prevented. Young people can make the choice to prevent getting AIDS," said Kathy. "They need to know that high risk sexual behavior, and alcohol and drug use can en­ danger them." The other part of their mes­ sage is that those with AIDS need compassion, love and support. "They live with the fear of not being loved, of being alone," Kathy said. The Visions and Volunteers staff said that besides hearing Continued on next page- �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 30, 1993 I Page 7 Dutton Christian 4th-graders display bright ideas Lighthouse unit ‘beacons’ to local young sailors Lonely lighthouse beacons that usually warn sailors of a rocky coastline recently brightened the halls of Dutton Christian Elementary School, as fourth-graders created their own lighthouse models. Inspired by a story in their literature books, the students met the challenge of their teachers. Teunis Witte and Walt VanWyngarden. to design a lighthouse and then write a story about it. ‘ ‘ I hung up some pictures of real lighthouses. so the kids could see what they actually looked like. They could either try to build a model of a real lighthouse or design one of their own.” Witte said. The students could work in teams or individually, and their creations were as varied as the imaginations of the kids themselves Many of the “lighthouses” really sent out a beam from the tower, and building materials ranged from card­ board to blocks and Legos. Some of the models even in­ cluded the lightkeeper s home and had boats tied up at a dock. “I was really impressed with the imagination and the accuracy the kids used in Dutton Christian fourth-graders Elwin Kamminga (left), Dan Timmerman. Renee Owen and Pam Myers pose with some of the lighthouses made by class members. building these models.” Witte said. “I think they enjoyed the ‘hands-on’ part, and it was fun to see all the different kinds of lighthouses that they came up with “The stories were good, too.” he added. All in all. an "illuminating” unit for the whole class. face." "We were like all of you in our awareness of AIDS," said Kathy Noskey to her audi­ ence. 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Julie Sielawa, also of the V & V staff, said that Caledonia students seemed to feel the week was worthwhile, even though it shared the tragedy of the two students' deaths. Though response was posi­ tive for the informative video "AIDS 101," the students said they preferred the second video, which was produced by Dr. James Dobson. In it, he called on celebrities and sports professionals to give their views of the disease and promote the idea that absti­ nence from high risk behavior was the key to prevention. Sielawa said that students had good questions for the panel, too, questions that showed they were concerned. Serving on the panel were Dr. David Sova, of the Caledonia Medical Clinic, Shelley Langkamp and CHS students Brett Long and Angie Wilkinson, who had attended the Red Cross AIDS Peer Education class. "For example, the students asked about where you can go to be tested (for the HIV/AIDS virus), and one student asked if sharing a toothbrush was risky behav­ ior. 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Harmsen said the second plan resulted from his understanding that the township was interested in strict adherence to zoning regulations, and his alternate proposal is to simply meet all the R I zoning requirements governing the parcel. Township officials and residents voiced concerns with the original plan because several lots are under the R-1 lot-size minimum of 40,000 square feet The board also however, the developer can­ soils" for private septic was unhapps that several lots not maintain control over deed systems. did not meet the 150-foot restrictions governing such Garbow could not get width requirement at the areas as architecture, main­ verification, however, for building setback. taining the woods or the siting percolation tests on lots as laid The new plan simply of the home on the lot. out in the new proposal. follows R-l zoning re­ Under a PUD. such restric­ Trustee Steve Gould quirements. Harmsen pointed tions can be applied reiterated that his biggest ob­ out. but even so. he said, he With straight rezoning, the jection with the original plan feels it is an •inferior” plan builder need only adhere to had simply been the undersiz­ to the original PUD proposal. township regulations on set­ ed lots. The new proposal is laid out backs and housing size Clerk Pat Snyder said that with 16 lots, compared to the Township Supervisor Tom she preferred Harmsen s PUD original plan's 15 sites, with Garbow said that the KCHD proposal to the second plan, the extra lot located along the has affirmed that lots in the and moved to table further Thornapple River. The original plan do have ‘’decent discussion until the perc tests development's private road also would curve in closer to the river than in the PUD plan The parcel lies in an en­ vironmentally sensitive area along the river, with stateprotected wetlands included in riverside sites Township officials have been concerned that the lots are not large enough nor the by Barbara Gall for the system run higher than lots' soils of the right nature to Staff Writer revenues. handle private septic systems The ill-fated Campau Lake To cover the costs, the without harming either the sewer system continues to be a Township Board passed a wetlands or the river. thorn in the side of Caledonia resolution Nov. 17 to raise Under straight rezoning. Township, as operating costs weekly users’ rates from $20 to $28 per household, or from $60 to $84 quarterly, which is when the users are billed. The increase will be effec­ tive Jan. 1. Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries explained at the Nov. 17 board meeting that the system is running about $500 a month short in operating revenues. Combining The deficit is not due to to ONE delinquent payments, which We are consolidating our stores to LOCATION are added to the user's tax bill, she said. one location at the Sea Shanty of Gun Last year, the system ran up Lake. a $2,000 operating deficit, but You desene to buy "YOURSELF" a gift! this year, unless revenues are increased, the system could incur a $6,000 shortfall, she said. The township is not allowed to operate in the red, she said, LAYAWAY so presently, funds from the township’s general fund are being used to cover the sewer Located in the Caledonia fund deficit. Village Centre on M-37 CVj f. However, this situation can­ December Hours: 891-1584 Mon. Fri. 10 8: Sat. 10-6___________ gfittSj not continue, she pointed out. First of all, the deficit en­ dangers the township’s credit — Approved acceptance of the Kent County Uniform Traffic Code. This code will allow the township to receive $20 for each traffic ticket issued in the township. — Moved to support, con­ tingent on site plan approval. Eagle Scout Andy Foster's community project to put up a two-foot stone memorial to area veterans. Foster also will repair two benches in the cemetery , with the township supply ing the wood for the project. Operating costs run in the red Campau Lake sewer continues to be a ‘heartbreak’ system as rates go up MERCHANDISE ! STOREWIDE 30t.75oi Eft All Gift Certificates for Christmas can be redeemed at the Sea Shanty Ladies* & Men’s Clothing Jewelry & Accessories & from the health department had been returned. The board will continue the second reading at its Dec. 15 meeting In other business, the board: — Approved a request from Bosco Construction to rezone its 68th Street property from rural residential to light industrial. The rezoning fits with the township's master land use plan, and was recom­ mended by the Township Planning Commission. Smart Santas Know where 1 To Go for Christmas Dough! Bank’ Box j Our Bank in a Box Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) are at your service day and night — especially handy during the busy holiday season! Withdraw cash, make deposits or transfer funds at all our offices and at Felpausch in Hastings. Your Bank in a Box card can also be used at any Cirrus, MagicLine or Michigan Money AT M . To discover the 24-hour con­ venience of Bank in a Box, call or stop in today! rating and therefore its ability to issue bonds for future projects. It also is a problem that does not affect everyone in the township, but all residents are subsidizing it. DeVries said the township is not trying to build up a surplus in the sewer operating account. “It’s not our desire to over­ charge these people; there’s no need to have an excess in that account,'' she emphasized. However, board action pro­ mpted an angry response from Campau Lake resident Norma Sprite, who protested that the board “came through the back door" in raising the rates without public notice and without the Campau Lake residents “having any say about it.” The board in October had amended the Campau Lake sewer ordinance so that rate rates could be set by resolu­ tion. eliminating the require­ ment of a public hearing. Sprite said that the rate in­ crease would be difficult for many users of the system, and blamed the township for pro­ blems with the sewer. “It’s not our fault" that the system doesn't work well. Sprite said, adding that it had been the township's job to oversee the engineering and construction of the project. Trustee Steve Gould replied that "this has been a heart­ break system from day one," but that the township "has gone to the mat” for the system many times, and has foregone other township im­ provements to try to remedy the problems with the sewer Spirte also questioned the monthly fee of $1,036 paid to B & B Water and Wastewater, which is in charge of maintenance of the system. Since a user is billed for his or her negligent use of the sewer system, she said she thought the township should look into the B & B bill before raising the rates. The monthly bill also in­ cludes Consumers Power charges and extra expenses, such as the required cleaning of the system’s septic tanks. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow said the board will look into the billing question. INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY Continued from front page — The recycling station now is problem and see if a solution located at Pastoor’s Family could be found. Market. But. with the renova­ Village Manager Ev Man tions and resurfacing of the shum told the council that he parking lot, Pastoors did not was continuing to work on ob­ want the semi-trailer setting taining financing for the sewer on the new blacktop. project, but there was still Hernandez explained that nothing definite. because the two barns are fill­ Manshum also told the ed. the newspapers are loaded council that a request for a ex­ gradually into the trailer for a tension allowing continued monthly pickup. use of the current sewer Village President Lon system had been made to the Myers told Hernandez that the DNR council would look into the H MIDDLEVILLE OPEN GYM NIGHT - THURSDAYS Now thru March 31st MIDDLE SCHOOL BIG GYM 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Students 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Adults Sl.OO/Person Per Visit Locker Rooms Not Available Call T.K. Community Ed for More Info. 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CHS parents sponsor 50-50 raffle fundraiser The parents of the CHS Class of 1994 are sponsoring a 50-50 raffle to raise funds for this year’s all-night gradua­ tion party. Tickets went on sale Mon­ day, Nov. 22. and cost $5 each or five for $20 The parents’ goal is a minimum $ 1.000 prize for the winning ticket, which will be drawn Jan. 18. 1994. Ticket­ holders need not be present to win. Tickets may be purchased from the seniors' parents or by calling 891-1946 after 5 p.m. State law requires, however, that purchasers be at a I I I • Cookies • Cheeses • Nuts • Summer Sausage We ship anywhere in the USA and hand deliver locally at no extra charge. Call for information: .1 » & 795-9072 i 12^. Please order by least 18 years of age. The annual parentsponsored graduation party provides a fun, but alcoholfree celebration for the new graduates. $1099 SALE PRICE... A Any Caledoma Township resident interested m serving on the Caledonia Library Board should contact Township Clerk Pat Snyder, either by phone or letter. Board member Jennifer Ctsler has resigned from the board, which meets four times a year to plan ways to support the local library program and improve services Questions about the board or applications for serving on it should be directed to Snyder by writing her at the township office, located M 250 Maple, or by calling the office dunng business hours at 891-0070. S Model 5273 HunwMteS up to 1.000 sq « Output 3 gallons#4 houre One year tended warranty Moisturizer and Clean Air Too! 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Mr. Strimback served nearly 20 yean in the United States Navy, retiring in 1977. His last assignment for eight years as Quartermaster 3rd Class for the Special Services Division at the Naval Air Station in San Diego, California. Following retirement he worked as a security guard at Leila Hospi­ tal in Battle Creek for 10 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Middleville VFW Post, the Fleet Reserves He especially enjoyed reupholstery work, fishing and camping with his family. Mr. Strimback is survived by his wife, Arlene; four sons, Roger Strimback of Jackson­ ville, Florida, Gary Strimback of Middleville, Harold Strim­ back of Hastings, John Strim­ back of Middleville; seven Gladys Pearce__ Gladys Pearce, 102, passed away November 14, 1993 at Breton Manor. Mrs. Pearce was bom on August 8, 1891 in Middleport, New York, the daughter of William and Carrie (Downey) Hulbert. She was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member and past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, a charter member and past president of the West­ side Ladies Literary Club and the last surviving member of the Sorosis Club of Grand Rapids. Cremation has taken place. Burial Rest Lawn Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pearce; sons, Everett and Roger Pearce. She is survived by six grandchildren; 13 great­ grandchildren; seven great­ great grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Brandon Scott Zandbergen _ CALEDONIA - Brandon Scott Zandbergen of Caledo­ nia, went to be with his Lord at birth, Saturday, November 13, 1993. Brandon is survived by his parents, Tim and Sue Zand­ bergen of Caledonia; sister, Emilee; brother, Austin; grandparents: Don and Carol Zandbergen of Caledonia, Norman and Winifred Grinwis of Grandville; greatgrandparents: Herman and Trina Dickman of Grandville, Eva Blake of Jenison; several aunts, uncles, cousins. Private services were held. Burial in Grandville Cemetery. Arrangements by Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Gladys F. (SchiffmannXMcNutt) Murphy BITELY-Gladys F. (Schiffmann) (McNutt) Murphy, 85, of Bitely, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, November 14, 1993 at the Grand Oaks Nursing Center in Baldwin. grandchildren; brother, Mrs. Murphy was bora on Richard Stnmback of North January 28, 1908 in Wayland, Hollywood, California; five the daughter of Delbert and sisters, Racheal Wallace of Mary (Moon) Schiffmann. She Dowling, Margaret Rose of was raised in the Irving area of Nashville, Betty Lancaster of Barry County and attended the Hastings, Geraldine Callihan Irving School, graduating in of Middleville, Myrna Lancas­ 1927 from Middleville High ter of Hastings; many nieces School. and nephews. She was married to Frank B. He was preceded in death by McNutt on February 10, 1930 a son, Lawrence Strimback in and he died February 23,1961. 1975; brothers, Merill, Robert She married Donald Murphy and William Strimback; also on June 9, 1962 and he died sisters, Martha Roush and July 30, 1987. Velma Bryans. She was employed at Graveside services were Pennock Hospital in Hastings held Wednesday, November as housekeeping supervisor for 17 al Fuller Cemetery in Carl­ 20 years, retiring in 1968 and ton Township with the moved to Bitely. Reverend George Speas offi­ She was a member of Bitely ciating. Burial at Fuller Cemet­ Triple “L” Club, Bitely ery with Full Military Honors. Conservation Club, Bitely Memorial contributions VFW Auxiliary, Bitely Senior may be made to a charity of Citizen’s Club and honored as one’s choice. “Bitely Citizen of the Year” in Arrangements were made 1993. by Wren Funeral Home of Mrs. Murphy is survived by Hastings. daughter, Esther M. Lass of Karen Rae Pender MIDDLEVILLE - Karen Rae Pender, 54, of Middlevil­ le, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 1993 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Karen Rae Pender was bom on August 27, 1939 at Middle­ ville, the daughter of James and Daisy Pender. She was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1957. She was employed as a secretary in the local Manufac­ turing Firms, before her move to Arizona. Her first love was horses. She raised, trained, showed and sold them. Karen Rae Pender is survived by two sisters, Jamie and Grover Doyle of Neway­ go, Carla and Leon Van Order of Hamilton; one nephew, Michael Van Order; one niece, Kendra Van Order; Aunt Pearl Vermeulen of Middleville. Aunt Flossie Slagel of Hast­ ings, and several cousins. Preceding her in death were her parents, James and Daisy Pender; sister and brother-inlaw, Dorothy and Carl Newman. Memorial graveside services were held Saturday, November 27, at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. She was preceded in death Spring Lake; son, Frank B. McNutt. Jr. of Kokomo, India­ by four brothers and one sister. na; eight grandchildren, 10 Funeral services were held great-grandchildren; one Wednesday, November 17 at the Wren Funeral Home in great-great grandchild; four Hastings, with Pastor Charles step-sons, Robert Murphy of Hastings, Larry Murphy of Toliver officiating. Burial at Rutland Township Cemetery. Hastings, Keith Murphy of Memorial contributions Nashville, Kent Murphy of may be made to Michigan Santa Monica, California; seven step grandchildren; 16 Heart Association. step great-grandchildren. Milan Looman— MIDDLEVILLE - Milan Looman, 86, of RR #1 168 Barlow Lake Road, Middlevil­ le, passed away Monday, November 22, 1993 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Looman was born on May 10, 1907 to Herman and Minnie Looman in North B tendon. He was a cookie machine operator at Holland American Wafer Company. He was married to Elizabeth Hoorn Looman. Cremation has taken place. No visitation or services will be held. Mr. Looman is survived by his wife; son, Robert and Betty Looman; step-grandchildren. Bill Waddell, Bobbi and Denny Smith; five step great­ grandchildren; sister, Gert and Ted Zuidema; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in­ law. Arrangements by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Charles W. Kidder HASTINGS - Charles W. Kidder, 74, of 4550 Wood School Road, Hastings, passed away Sunday, November 21, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Kidder was bom on April 14,1919 in Irving Town­ ship, Barry County, the son of Henry and Alta (Smith) Kidder. He was raised in Irving Township and attended the Wood School. He was a Veter­ an of World War II serving in the United States Army from 1941 until 1945. He was married to Madeline R. (Midge) Rowlader on February 8, 1944. He was employed at White Products in Middleville for 10 years, Thornapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville as a bus driver for 17 years and also was engaged in farming. He retired in 1982. He had wintered in Bradenton, Florida for the past eight years. He was a member of Corner­ stone Wesleyan Church at Irving, and a former Trustee of the Irving Township Board. Mr. Kidder is survived by his wife, Madeline (Midge) Kidder; daughter and husband. Dawn and Thomas Park of Warminster, Pennsylvania, daughter and husband, Colleen and Todd VanDorsten of Battle Creek; son and wife. Wayne and Lori Kidder of Hastings; six grandchildren; sister, Ethel Wilson of Hast­ ings; brother, Willard Kidder of Jackson. He was preceded in death by sisters, Irene Nelson and Hazel Lake. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 24, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Jeffrey Lee and Reverend Richard Diesler offi­ ciating. Burial at the Irving Township Cemetery. 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Sellers had hoped to catch up on her reading and sewing, and have more time for her five grandchildren �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 30, 1993 I Page 11 Caledonia ends season at 19-6 Scots girl basketballers split regional heartstoppers It was the rubber match — two out of three, and winner take all. For Caledonia's Sweet Ladies, Wednesday's game against O-K Gold Conference rival Coopersville for a regional title also meant meeting the Broncos on a neutral floor to play our their one-to-one tally during the regular season. But it was Coopersville that took home the trophy, winn­ ing a hard-fought 51-42 con­ test and ending Caledonia's season at 19-6. The Scots just couldn’t break the Broncos, even when Coopersville was down by six with only six minutes left in the game. Undaunted by the way the game seemed to be beaded. Lady Bronco Jolene Loomis knocked down a three-pointer that recharged her team When Caledonia missed its next shot, Coopersville put itself back into the ballgame by scoring two and then going ahead on yet another basket. With too little time left on the clock, the Ladies had to foul, and the Broncos calmly stepped to the line each time to sink the one and one as the clock ticked down. “It was one of those games that whoever made the big play at the end was going to win it." said Caledonia coach Mike Wilson. “And Loomis' threepointer just kinda took the wind out of our sails. We thought we were pulling away and then she put that one down on us” Wilson said he had told his team at that point to take care of the ball, look for the good shot, and put pressure on the Broncos’ perimeter players. Unity Christian's Marcy VanDyk gets called for the block as Caledonia's Jodi VanderVelde drives in for the layup. The Sweet Ladies edged Unity 61 60 to move on to the regional championship game. CHS senior center Betsy Weaver puts up a shot over the Coopersville defense during last week's regional championship contest. “But they just hit all their foul shots and that put the game away for them,” he said. Their season ended the Caledonia varsity team and their coach Mike Wilson, watch os Coopersville is awarded the regional championship trophy. The Broncos emerged the victors of on exciting see-saw rematch between the two O-K Gold rivals. �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 30, 1993 AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Caledonia Communitv High/Middle Schools Wednesday, Dec. 1 Soft taco w/toppings, com. or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Thursday. Dec. 2 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy or french fries, fruit choice, roll, milk. Friday, Dec. 3 Sub sandwich, french fries or peas, fruit choice, milk. Monday, Dec. 6 Chicken Patty or Rib-Q w/bun. peas or french fries, fruit, choice, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 7 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Communits Schools High/Middle Meal Deal Menu Wednesday , Dec. 1 Homemade Wet Burrito, french fries. Vita Pup. Milkr. Thursday, Dec. 2 Chicken Fajita, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Friday , Dec. 3 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk, potato bar. Monday, Dec. 6 Double chceseburger/bun. french fries. Vita Pup. milk Tuesday, Dec. 7 Italian bar. french fries. Vita Pup. milk Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Caledonia Elementary Wednesday. Dec. 1 Soft taco w/toppings. com. pears, milk. Thursday, Dec. 2 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w gravy, peaches, roll, milk. Friday . Dec. 3 Hot dog w/bun. or com dog. french fries, mixed fruit, milk Monday, Dec. 6 Chicken patty w/bun. peas. Vite Pup, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 7 Pizza. veg. sticks w/dip. fruit, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle Lake Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Dec. 1 Hot oatmeal, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday. Dec. 2 Breakfast pizza, juice, or fruit, milk. Friday, Dec. 3 Pop tert, string cheese. • NOTICE • The Caledonia Township Clerk will be having the public accuracy test for the December 7th, 1993 General Elec­ tion on Thursday, December 2nd at 9:30 A.M. at the Caledonia Township/ Village Hall, 250 Maple St. juice or fruit, milk. Monday. Dec. 6 Assorted cereal, toast, juice or fruit, milk. Tuesday. Dec. 7 Hot cinnamon roll. juice or fruit, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle Lake Lunch Menu Wednesday. Dec. 1 Soft taco w/toppings. food bar Thursday. Dec. 2 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy, roll, food bar. Friday . Dec. 3 Hot dog or com dog. french fries, food bar. Monday . Dec. 6 Chicken patty w/bun. Vita Pup. food bar Tuesday . Dec. 7 Pizza, food bar. FOOD BAR: Salad bar, fruits, veg.. PB&J sandwich, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Dutton and Dutton Christian Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 1 Soft taco, w/toppings. com. pears, milk. Thursday, Dec. 2 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy, peaches, roll, milk. Friday, Dec. 3 Hot dog w/bun or com dog. french fries, mixed fruit, milk. Monday, Dec. 6 Chicken patty w/bun, peas. Vita Pup. milk Tuesday , Dec. 7 Pizza, veg. sticks w/dip, fruit, milk. TWO SHIFT-ON-THE-GO TRANSMISSIONS Choose the 12-speed SyncroPlus™ or 16-speed PowrQuad™ transmission on the new 7200 and 7400 Tractors • Smooth-shifting performance with a wide range of tillage, ITO, and transjxirt speeds. • Oil-cooled, multi-disk PcrmaClulch™ 2 for extra reliability. • In-line forward/reverse shift pattern enhances loader work. • SyncroPlus transmission (standard) lets you clutch-andshift, clash-free, in both speeds and ranges. • PowrQuad transmission gives you four powcrshiftable s|>ecds in four fully-synchronized ranges. US FOR A FREE DEMONSTRATION Call us for Your PARTS and SERVICE NEEDS — We ship UPS Daily. THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT. INC. South M-37, Hastings CHS soccer players receive all-regional, all-state honors 945-9526 Members of the CHS varsity soccer team earning all-regional recognition are Brent Boncher (left), Paul Minder and Brian Folkersma. Minder also was tapped for all-state honorable mention. CHS junior forward Paul Minder last week received all­ state honorable mention in soccer, and joined two team­ mates on the all-regional first team. Minder, who completed his third season of varsity play, was described by CHS soccer coach Brian Broekhuizen as “one of the best players in this area." Minder scored 35 goals with 15 assists this season for top honors in the league. “He's a hard worker." said Broekhuizen. “Paul is fast, a great finisher and has terrific skills and technique." Broekhuizen noted that Minder also carries a 4.07 GPA. “a real student­ athlete." All-regional picks Brent Boncher and Brian Folkersma also are outstanding students. SCOT CAGERS, from page 11 earn a chance at the regional title. “I saw Unity play during the season, and I had a scouting report on them, too, but they came out and played a lot harder than what I had seen before,” Wilson commented. “We pressured their guards and tried to take away some of their outside shooting capabilities, but they still got some threes up there. “The key for us was our successful half-court press. We jumped into that when they built up an initial lead on us, and it got us back into the game.” The Sweet Ladies were led again by Gallert, who scored a game-high 24 points with four triples. In his first year heading the girls’ program. Wilson said he was very pleased with the season, "although I sure wish we were still playing." "But I hope the girls feel that good about the season too, now that the disappoint­ ment of Wednesday 's game is behind them." he added. The Ladies' defensive skills proved to be their greatest asset. Wilson said. “It’s not easy when pro­ grams change coaches, but they learned a new style of play very well, going from a strong pressing team to a half­ court defensive team “They just got better and better all season, working hard on just a few things. I was very happy with how they developed from that stand­ point 1 think the foundation we’ve laid this season will be good for the future success of the program " Wilson especially noted the play of his three seniors. Bet sy Weaver, Sue Grevers and Heidi Hoekstra. “We’re going to miss their height next year,” he said. “They have been strong for us under the basket, and I think Sue has got be one of the league leaders in blocked shots and passes. “I just feel we really came See Scot eagers, Page 13 with 4.01 and 3.83 GPAs. respectively. Boncher. a senior defensive back, was described by Broekhuizen as “very fast, very quick, very hard to beat. “He has a great attitude, he’s a leader, and he’s played consistently all year," said the coach. Folkersma was the senior captain, and played forward, scoring 19 goals with 11 assists for the season. “He’s got great speed and shooting skill, and had a fan­ tastic season. He’s just a class player and person,” said Broekhuizen The three players also were named to the all-conference squad earlier this month. Their honors reflect the team’s successful season, which the players capped with a first-ever district champion­ ship for the soccer program. 'RENTAL FOR ALL TOUR TEMPORARY NEEDS K Largest Tool Box in Town why Buy it... Rent it! WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICES We provide trailers with all heavy equipment. — DELIVERY AVAILABLE — EQUIPMENT FOR THAT • AutomotHa Rapair • Lawn and Gardan Pro/act • Homa improaamant Pro/act • Construction Job OVER 200 DIFFERENT ITEMS AVAILABLE WMd Wackara Ltwn Rokar* Air Cowaora Ganaratora Fkxx Sandara Drain Snakaa Log Spitllara Camani Muara Aklaaa Spray Gun TaMas A Chaka Wood Chippar Compactor Across the Street from Kmart of Hastings 945-5588 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 30. 1993 I Page 13 niua rwaawMiMWi i bimm n ■"mhiihj him m muim n am BIRD FEED TRUCKLOAD SALE — STOCK UP FOR WINTER — Bring in this completed form for an extra... 2% Off Sale Price FREE! Cap with purchase of $50 or more of Bird Feed for the first 300 customers Five generations gather Five generations in one family gathered for this photo. They include Doyt Hurless, Sharie Elliott, Suzanne Eliott, Hazel Hurless and Nathan Eliott, all of Hastings. Nathan is six months old and great-great­ grandmother Hazel Hurless is 90 years old. TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Nov. 30 —5th grade vision testing Dec. 1 — Mrs. Jahnke's and Mrs. Chausow’s classes will be King to the State Capitol. c. 2 — “Santa Paws” comes to West! Mrs. Scott's and Mrs. Ketchum's classes will be going to the State Capitol. Dec. 3 and 4 — All school play at the High School auditorium: “More Than Meets the Eye.’’ Dec. 6 — Mrs Johns' and Mrs. Voss’ classes to the Capitol. Dec. 7 — Mr Hyde’s class to visit the Capitol. Dec. 3-8 — Middle School book fair (Christmas gifts??) ***** Ixxiking Ahead Dec. 6-10 — Holiday craft projects at West. Dec. 8 — High Action Bikes assembly at West (thank you P.E.T.). Quiz Bowl at the High School. Dec. 9 — Coffee with the Superintendent and School Board President at 7 p.m. at the High School Library. You wanted a listening ear for your concerns, here it is. Dec. 13 — School Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-17 — Middle School food drive, sponsored by the Stu­ dent Council and local churches. ***** Teachable Moments... McFall — Our trees are still growing! We are busy readers. Page — Mrs. Jagnecki’s class celebrated Thanksgiving with a “feast.” The students were dressed in period garb and at­ tended as pilgrims and native Americans. Teachers, support staff, parents and grandparents were also in attendance. Mrs. Chausow’s and Mrs. Jahnke’s classes will be going to Lansing on Dec. 1st. They will be touring the Capitol and Michigan Historical Museum as part of their Michigan studies. Mrs Chausow’s class will be going to Mrs. Erb’s on Nov. 30th and will be working on a patterning activity. Mrs. McKee's fifth grade class has just completed reading the novel. “Call It Courage.” As a culminating activity, the students created special projects of their choice. Some examples presented were charts, maps, brochures, postcards, dioramas, board games and even a video taped advertisement! Quote of the Week — Curiosity will conquer fear even more than will bravery. Freeport UMC plans holiday sale The Freeport United Methodist Church will have its annual Christmas buffet and bake sale from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Freeport Community Center The buffet menu will in­ clude baked chicken, ham. meatballs, scalloped potatoes. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! vegetables, rolls and desserts. Cost of the meal is $6 Baked goods to take home also will be available SCOTCAGERS From Page 12 together as a team, and that’s what is the most fun If all we did w as just go out (here to win games without that team feeling, in my mind, we’d be wasting our time "We grew to care about each other, and I believe that’s what accounted for our success the last halt of the season They are a fine group of girls, hard working and fun. and I'm impressed with all they accomplished " ---------------- --------- Oil Sunflower Oil Sunflower Stripe Sunflower Stripe Sunflower Superior Mix Superior Mix Preferred Mix Preferred Mix Backyard Mix Backyard Mix Safflower Safflower Sunflower Chips Millet Thistle Thistle Thistle Finch Mix Finch Mix Finch Mix Milo Cracked Corn Cracked Corn Shelled Corn Shelled Corn PRICE PER POUND .22 .20 .30 .26 .26 .25 .24 .23 .18 .15 .46 .44 .63 .23 .69 .64 .60 .75 .72 .66 .13 .09 .09 .07 .06 BAG SIZE 25 50 25 50 25 50 25 50 25 50 25 50 50 50 10 25 50 10 25 50 50 50 100 50 100 LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. SALE PRICE YOUR ORDER *5.50 *9.95 *7.50 *12.95 *6.50 *12.50 *5.95 *11.50 *4.50 *7.50 *11.50 *21.95 *31.25 *11.25 *6.85 *16.00 *30.00 *7.50 *17.95 *33.00 *6.50 *4.65 *9.10 *3.50 *6.10 ___ X 25# ___ X 50# ___ X 25# ___ X 50# ___ X 25# ___ X 50# ___ X 25# ___ X 50# ___ X 25# ___ X 50# ___ X 25# ___ X 50# ___ X 50# ___ X 50# ___ X 10# ___ X 25# ___ X 50# ___ X 10# ___ X 25# ___ X 50# ___ X 50# ___ X 50# ___ X100# ___ X 50# ___ X100# ALL SEED IS FROM THIS YEARS CROP Sale Prices now thru Sat., Dec. 11, 1993 Feed sold in full bags at sale prices. '4Mk hbbh Smaller quantities slightly higher. Caledonia Farmers Elevator co. Clarksville Elevator 146 East Main 401 South Main 891-8108 Monday-Friday 7.30 to 6:30, Saturday 7.30 to 2 693*2283 Monday-Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 12 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 30, 1993 Middleville Trojan gal eagers bow in regional finals Height. Lots of height. That was the advantage Grand Rapids Catholic Central had over Middleville in the finals of the regional playoffs last Wednesday, Nov. 24. The Cougars used their superior height to neu­ tralize the rebounding talents of Carla Ploeg and Jamie Strater, Middleville’s two tallest starters, and defeat the Trojans 52-28. Ploeg gave up more than six inches to six-foot, twoand-a-half inch Jennifer Hamilton of Catholic Central under the basket. Vikki Jansen, the second leading three-point shooter for the Trojans, had her long shot taken away by Molly Murray, who towered over her by six plus inches as well. Despite lhe size disadvan­ tage, Middleville was able to keep close in the first quarter by quick, accurate passes to the half court, then to either the left or right lane where the open player would dribble the baseline and shoot the basket. At the end of the first quarter, the Lady Trojans were down by four. The deficit grew to 12 points in the second period, after Middleville coach Jim Sprague was forced to bench Ploeg after she received her third personal foul. Without her threat under the basket, the Lady Cougars were able to force their way closer to the basket and make the higher percentage shots more often. Middleville was unable to close the gap in the third and when Sprague knew that a comeback was out of the question, he rotated his starters out of the game and allowed his entire bench to feel lhe thrill of playing in a regional tournament. The 28 points was the low­ est score the I^dy Trojans have been held to this year, and the last game the team Fair view Christmas Tree FarmS Cut Your Own (Saws Provided) J Beautiful Quality • Fair Prices See our »10°° Section Scotch Pine & Blue Spruce Partial Proceeds to Barry County 4-H Tree Shaking & Tree wrapping free Wflhu Coupon • W/Any Purchan Anylima J HOURS: Sunday thru Friday 12 to 5, , 1 ) \ Saturday 9 to 5 Directions Across trom Barry County Fair Grounds on M37. between Hastings and Middleville had lost was against Lowell Nov. 5. Leading scorer for the Lady Trojans was Jansen with 10 points. Jamie Strater had six in the game and Ploeg had four. Katie Zoerner. the Lady Trojans’ top bench shooter, who averaged more than seven points per game and had 27 three-point baskets this year was blanked. Ptoeg’s average was nearly 10 points per game. The team's average points per game this season was 51.5, with no starter averaging less than six points per game. The team ends the season with a 20-4 record. To get to the finals, Middleville was embroiled in a nail-biter, but slipped past Jackson Northwest, 51-48, in the semi-finals of the Class B regionals, Monday night. Meanwhile. Catholic Central defeated Ionia 56-40 on Monday. In the game against the Mounties, Middleville had built an 11-point lead going into the final six minutes of the game, but Northwest came back to take the lead on a 120 run on four three-point bas­ kets in a row. Melissa Hoyt hit the fourth triple with 4:39 left in the game and put Northwest up for the first time since the score was 1-0 in the first quar­ ter With 54 seconds left in the game, the Mounties' leading scorer, Amy Sosinski, made a field goal and was fouled. She missed the foul shot and the score stood at 48-47, with Jackson on top. Sarah Kaechele hit a basket Jim Sprague discusses strategy with the team in the final game of the season Middleville lost to Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the Regional Finals 52-28. Nov. 24 with 31 second left to put Middleville back up at 49-48, but the Mounties held the ball and moved down the floor looking to make the final bas­ ket for the win. Sosinski put the ball up, but the shot missed its mark and Jamie Strater came down with the rebound, moved down the floor and she passed off the Vikki Jansen, who was fouled and went to the charity stripe with a one-and-one with five ticks left on the clock. At the line Jansen, with both sides of the gym in an uproar, made both baskets and put the Lady Trojans up by three, and the ball went to the Mounties. Two passes later the ball went to Sosinski who was looking for a basket and a foul, but the Lady Trojans let her go for the layup, because two points would not win the game for the Mounties. Sosinski's layup missed as the final buzzer sounded. "After they hit those four (three-point baskets) in a row, Sarah Kaechele sends a hook shot over six-foot, two-inch Jennifer Hamilton In the fourth quarter. we had to go man-to-man coverage," said Sprague. "We felt we had to come out of our zone and covet those long shots. We don’t do much man to-man coverage, but it worked. "They snuck up on us and had us back on our heels and we weren’t coming to the ball very well." The Mounties snuck up by stealing several long in­ bounds passes and converting them into baskets. Middleville watched its 11point lead evaporate quickly, and after the fourth threepoint basket called a time out to regroup. The Lady Trojans built the 11-point surplus late in the first period and through the first minute and a half in the second quarter on a 11-0 run and held a comfortable 27-17 lead at the break. The Mounties came back to within five at 3:33 in the third, but again Middleville pulled away to lead 37-28 at the end of the third. Sprague said it might have been a little overconfidence that cost the girls their cushion. In the game against the Mounties, Carla Ploeg led the Lady Trojans with 13 and Strater had 12. Leading the Mounties was Sosinski and Melissa Hoyt with 17 apiece. Kacy Davidson hit in double figures with 11. Hoyt also hit two of the three-pointers, which put the Mounties ahead late in the game and scored seven points in the first five minutes of the game. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 30, 1993 / Page 15 Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE. 795-3345 Pates: 5 words for $2.75 then K>‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. Business Services CHIMNEY SWEEPING and masonary repairs, 891-0366. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION STUMP GRINDING stale of the art miniature stump grinder. No heavier than your lawn mower, keep the big rigs off your lawn. 945-4687 or 721-8733. offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams For information call Cathy 795-7620.____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property‘Debt consolidalion•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help’*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-8733 anytime. Complete tree service, free estimates, fully insured. ______________ PAINTING-STAININGVARNISHING: interior, exter­ ior, references. Mike & Rebecca Lydy. 948-2649.____________ RE S I D E N T I A L / COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Roofing, siding, decks, windows. Smail or large jobs. Call for free esti­ mate. Koval Construction. Licensed contractor. 792-9974. RIC H A R D KUY T SR. UPHOLSTERING low prices, 47 years experience, 7a.m.-9p.m. including Saturday, 531 3309. TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX si RVICK. FOR \IToi\l MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. Christinas Items MRS. CLAUS’ annual bazaar and craft show. Sat, Dec. 4. 9a.m.-4p.m. Ionia Middle School, M-21, Ionia. Over 100 exhibitors, used books, white elephant. Breakfast 8a.m. Lunch available all day. Free admission and hourly door prizes. SPRUCE CHRISTMAS TREES just cut, your choice $10. Dec. 4 & 5, 9-6p.m. 6101 Whitneyville Rd. For Sale Automotive 1979 CUSTOM CRUISER Oldsmobile $500. 891-9169. 1984 NISSAN SENTRA 4 dr., 5 speed, high mileage, runs good, $550 or best offer. Call 795-9849. __________________ 1985 PONTIAC 6000 excellent condition, must be seen, $1695. 795-2239.__________________ 1984 NISSAN SENTRA 4 dr., 5 speed, well maintained, owner needs larger car, $550. Call 795-9849. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ CALEDONIA. Broadview Country Apartments. 900sq. Feet, 2 bedrooms in the country. Enclosed garage. Deck. Sharp! Deposit No pets. $495. Call John 339-1105 or 538-6337. CALEDONIA. Farm house duplex with large livingroom. Fireplace, deck, garage. Country setting. $450. Call John 339-1105 or 538-6337, HOUSE 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, jetted tub, stove/refrigerator, central air, dishwasher, washer & dryer hookup, cable. $475. per month, plus deposit. Taking applications. 795-7722. For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Help Wanted 1990 FORD PROBE GL 24,000 miles, lady owned, excel­ lent shapc/clcan. Bright blue color, gray interior, air, lilt, cruise, stereo cassette, $8,000, 945-2090 after 5p.m. or leave MCDONALD’S Hiring now, experienced mana­ gers and management trainees, full time. Floor supervisors, maintenance and crew people, flexible schedule for pari time. Apply af McDonald’s Restaur­ ant, 44th SL, and Broadmoor SE. Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE IN our licensed Middleville home, on M37, full time openings. 795-7218. #GD0800007.______________ CHILD CARE LI# FHO8O1021. All shifts even­ ings & weekends available. Drop offs welcome. Ask for Vicky at 891-1066. Faro’s talian Pizza ^^Caledonia’s Finest M4891-9287 Mobile Homes FOR SALE: 1992 Schult Laurelwood 28’x48’, three bedrooms, two baths, deluxe home, with shed, landscaped perimeter lot. Just like new. $39,500. Call Sandra at True Value Homes. 795-7900. Pets FOR SALE. Black Lab puppies. 7 weeks old $30. After 3:00 P.M. 795-7702. Recreation SNOWMOBILE AUCTION Sat., Dec. 4, 10a.m. sell or buy. Appx. 250-300 new/used snow­ mobiles, trailers, parts, clothing. Low selling fee $20 plus 9%. Buyers/sellers from 7 states and Canada. Terms: CASH, US FUNDS, NO CHECKS. Call for free brochure, 517-369-1153. Our 19th year. Clothing/parts swap meet also. While Star Auction, Inc. US12 east of Bron­ son, Michigan. PATTERN LOVESEAT $30. 795-9153. DENTAL PRACTICE IS SEEKING a dental assistant, experience preferred, Call Linda, 891-1240. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. SMALL BLACK AND WHITE cat in Middleville, last seen Monday, 15th, High Sl near Gcukes Market Please call 795-7969. MIDDLEVILLE TOWN­ FOR SALE: 1988 1/2 FORD ESCORT PONY. Excellent condition, 1 owner, great gas mileage. $2500. Ph. 945-9747. message anytime.___________ Lost & Found Real Estate HOME FOR SALE. 1,700 sq. feet. 3 bedroom ranch, with family room on main floor. 1 1/2 baths extra large kitchen, full basement, 2 stall garage attached, also 16x 12ft. out building on 1 acre of land, with under­ ground sprinkling. In Caledonia school system. 10300 Kalama­ zoo Ave, Caledonia 698-6209. park on Patterson Road. Extra large lot, 2 decks, shed with security light. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 14x80. Newly redecor­ ated. Call Alene Hamilton 948-9611 or Cornerstone Real­ ty. MH71H 948-8049. NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH DANCE K to the great sound of b PACIFIC TRIO (acludvs aM <Mlw« ifescounU. coupons <x oll*» ■ • hr Faro s Pizza — Caledonia Buy One Pizza at Regular price and Get One for... ANYTIME NO COUPON NEEDED V LIMITED TIME OFFER - SAME VALUE OR LESS.----------------- Large 14" Pizzaej-gg pepperoni J No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Offer PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 1001 Real Cheete p* Sm 9790 CHERRY VALLEY. M-37 - CALEDONIA ; •] Middleville's Finest Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. new SUB: Turkey and Bacon - Try It! TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! For the Month of December In the Villa Greenery... 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Make your New Year’s Eve '3 Reservations NOW! tear s war ou* atsrouas S4T AMVT FAWS FUZA FARO'S pj.117 West Main, Middleville live | ENTERTAINMENT Buy One Sub at Regular Price, Get the Second Sub for only... e^gg from \ On M-37 North of Middleville Open 7 days a Week • Pan Pizza • Bread Stix Regular Pizza • Lasagna • Subs — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the Oc­ tober Police Activity Report Council ond Manager Man shum reviewed the Manager s Report Scheilmger moved that Coun cil authorize Manager Monshum and Safety Committee to meet with the Thornoppie Township to discuss pursuing the possibility of a joint Police Department. Support by Bray. Ayes oil. Carried. French moved that Council enter into discussion with the Thornoppie Township concern­ ing zoning. Support by Bray Ayes all. Corned Discussion held in regards to Village Hall exterior. Bray mov ed that Council contract with Modern Roofing to replace the siding and trim at a cost of $8,212.00 of which $2 796 00 will be paid by Owen. Ames and Kimball Contractors ond the remainding $5,514.00 be paid by the Village Support by Oliver Ayes oil. Carried. Discussion held in regards to recording secretory for the Pion ning and Zoning Committee. With no further business. French moved for adjournment Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Car tied Meeting adjourned at 8 06 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. » Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 n November 9. 1993 President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m Present: Bray, French Mugridge Oliver Schel linger and VandenBerg Absent None. Guests Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News Minutes of the October 26 1993 meeting were approved as read. Bray moved that Council adopt the Resolution that any two of the four names that were on the previous resolution be required to sign the bank accounts Presi­ dent Treasurer Secretory, and Finance Chairman. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Mugridge moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried Mugridge moved the follow ing transfer be allowed. General Fund to Payroll Fund. $30,000.00. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried French moved that Council ap­ prove the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Com­ mittee to deny the request to rezone 419 Third Street from R3 Multiple Family Residential District to the Cl Central Business District. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried Notice from the Liquor Control Commission read and discussion held. MOBILE HOME located in MIDDLE VILLA INN I Official MIDDLEVILLE Village Council Minutes ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OF THE DAV — PARK IN REAR — • .• �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 30, 1993 A QTAClP'Q FAMILY MARKET • 795-7019 I B. JL X JLek on M-37 in Middleville • Mon. thru Sat. 8 to 9, Closed Sun. Your friendly neighborhood Spartan Store to serve you even better! Country Fresh a Golden Vanilla 1 ONLY Frito Lay's Assorted Varieties Lay's Ice Cream Potato Chips i $988 XU 14 oz. wt. PASTOOR'S REGISTRATION BLANK NAME _________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________ PHONE__________________________________________________________ Drawing Saturday, Dec 11 1993 Associates and family of Pastoors not e**g»bie Must be 18 years old to enter Need not be present to win. \ *17.99 1045 Arlington (M-37) Middleville 795-7936 Open Monday-Friday 9-8; Saturday 9-6; Closed Sunday TIMEX WATCHES B-D Alcohol Swabs 100's 30% *16.88 -2.00 Consumer Rebate Offer *15.99 5 qt. pail Register to win one of these great prizes. Insulin Syrings, 100‘s 1cc 1f2cc, or 3/10 cc \ 29-Gsugs Insulin Syrings, 100's yice, 1/2cc, or 3/10 cc to the first 100 Customers 2 - *250.00 Shopping Spree *200®° Shopping Spree Courtesy of Pastoor's & Coke 4 - *100°® Shopping Spree 2 - *50®° Shopping Spree *50°° Shopping Spree Courtesy of Pastoor's & Tonys Pizza 3 Day/2 Night Get Away at Schanty Creek - Schuss Mt. With 1 Round of Golf or Free Skiing for Two. Courtesy of Pastoor's & Pepsi • One Clearly Canadian Patio Set With 4 Chairs, Table & Umbrella. Courtesy of Pastoor's & 7-Up. • Football Helmet Snack Center Courtesy of Pastoor's & Jay's Chips • Free Bread for 1 Year, Courtesy of Pastoor's & Oven Fresh B-D Micro­ Fine IV B-D UltraFine ' • • • • • • Pharmacy Care \ W FREEW^ 'CARNATIONS YOUR COST •2.00 Consumer Rebate Offer *14.88 PHARMACY CARE REGISTRATION BLANK NAME __________________ ,_______________________ ADDRESS________________________________________ PHONE_________________________________________ Drawing Saturday, Dec. 11,1993. Associates and family of Pharmacy Care not eligible Must be 18 years old to enter Need not be present to win. YOUR COST Register to win one of these great prizes. • 2 - Savings Bonds Juice Extractor 1 for *100 Plush Toy 1 for *50 • Headphone - AM/FM Stereo Radio Cassette Player • Telephone • AM/FM Cassette Clock Radio • Pocket Calculator THORNAPPLE FLORAL 1045 Arl,n^o”sl . and GIFT SHOP ~ M,ddlev,lle OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am-6 pm; Fri. 8:30 am-8 pm; Sat. 9 am-3 pm CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE and GRAND OPENING SPECIALS FREE A FREE BALLOONS for the Kids (When accompanied by a parent) Flowers Mom THORNAPPLE FLORAL REGISTRATION BLANK NAME ___________________ _________________ ____ ADDRESS___________________________ Join us for home baked treats, flavored coffee and tea. Browse our store for great holiday gift giving and decorating ideas... Register to Win a Holiday PHONE________________________ Drawing Saturday . Dec 11,1983 Associates arx} tamWy ot Tkyna^ie Roni not eligible Must be 18 years old to enter Need not be present to win or purchase Wreath necessary! (No Send the FTD* Little Drummer Boy" Bouquet � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-12-07.pdf 84fd5b34788d5b7ee12e0091f302e533 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 {J^^lKUtoWy w Church ^1095,^.49056 F A J. and News BULK U.S. PC _. • _ ae-UX - ---------------------Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 307 I December 7. 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 th Year RIWIGS PUBLIC libra.. 121s CHURCr stings, w _ Future expansion raises concern Caledonia Planning group sets cap on units in mobile home park by Barbara Gal) Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission and de­ velopers of the Country Meadows Village mobile home park last week agreed on a limit for the number of units in the project on 76th Street between Kraft and Patterson avenues. The proposed 70-acre park will be limited to no more than 255 units, with no more than 80 of these to be "single­ wide." All other units will be "double-wide." Developer Bill Ixttinga, of the Kentland Corporation, said that he plans to put garages on many of the lots, and if this proves popular with buyers, more of the larger lots will be needed. decreasing the number of single-wide units, and thus the density of homes in the park. The garages will be a maximum 576 square feet in area. Lettinga ai d fellow devel­ oper Jim Steketee also agreed to an "absolute" cap of 320 units if the park is expanded, and said that the proposed density o( 3.64 units per acre, or less, would be maintained in such an expansion. Not so harmonious, how­ ever, was discussion on the direction of any future expan­ sion of the park. The present plah shows most of Country Meadows Village laid out deep within the section, with only a narrow entrance area adjacent to the street. The commissioners said they would like to see that concept continued if Steketee and Lettinga propose expand­ ing the park in the future. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn, backed by Commissioners Beryl Fischer, Jim Newhof and Roger Keating, suggested limiting the park on the east to its pre­ sent boundary, and allowing only a narrow 10-acre strip to be added on the south end of the park. Such a restriction would mean the park could expand only to the north and west. Dunn argued that the public would be reassured if the commission could say "this is the picture we're painting here, and this is it for all time." Lettinga and Steketee op­ posed the restriction, pointing out that they did yet not own any property contiguous to the proposed park, and that pinpointing where expansion had to happen would be like giving "an open checkbook" to those land owners. "I'm not willing to point at a 'spot' where we will expand, because we don't own that property yet," said Ixttinga. Commissioners John Dieleman, Scott Veiling and Jim Williams said they were comfortable with the present PUD proposal for the park and felt that any expansion should be debated if and when it came before the commis­ sion. After considerable discus­ sion, Dunn said he would not push his argument that the di­ rection of a possible expan­ sion to the park should be in­ dicated at this time. The commission has set Monday. Jan. 3, for the public hearing on the park's PUD or­ dinance. The site plan for the park and the ordinance can be reviewed at the Caledonia Township office, 250 Maple. ^FAMILY MARKET y Polls open today in area township precincts Caledonia residents who have not yet voted in today’s special election can do so if they get to their polling place by 8 p.m. Township voters who live south of 84th Street are in Precinct No. 1, and should vote at the Caledonia Township Hall, 250 Maple Street in Caledonia Village. Anyone who lives north of 84th Street and west of the Thornapple River is in Precinct No. 2, and votes at the Alaska Hall, located at the comer of 68th Street and Thomapple River Drive. Precinct No. 3 includes all residents who live north of 84th Street and east of the Thornapple River. They should vote at the Kettle Lake Elementary School, at the cor­ ner of Whitneyville Road and Garbow Drive. In Irving Township, Precinct No. 1 is at the Freeport Village Hall, 112 State St., and Precinct No. 2 is at the township hall, 4500 Wood School Road. The special election was called to choose a successor to the late U.S. Third District Congressman Paul Henry, who died in July of brain cancer. Candidates seeking the of­ fice are Republican Vem Ehlers, Democrat Dale Sprik and Independent Dawn Krupp. No other questions are on the ballot. Pastoors celebrates re-opening Pastoors Family Market owner Lou Veenstra (center) cut the ribbon signifying the Grand Re-Opening of the newly renovated store last Monday, Nov. 29. Family, workers, and village officials turned out for the ceremony. The celebration will continue through this week at Pastoors, Pharmacy Care, and Thornapple Floral and Gift Shop that are all located in the building. All of the merchants will be holding drawings for several prizes. More details are available at the stores. Freeport Village President says he will not seek re-election Santa coming to Middleville for annual parade Once oaoin Jolly Old St. Nick will be arriving in Middleville during the Annual Christmas parade on Saturdoy. Dec. 11. os shown iniih.s tile photo trom lost yean The parade begins at the Thornoppie Kellogg Middle Schoo^ at 1 pmr>„ travels down Main Street ond through the downtown oreo. Alter the parade ch.ldren con tell Santa their Christmas wishes at the park by the river. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Current Freeport Village President Lyle Blough has decided not to seek re-election for another term. Village general elections will be held March 14 in four Barry County communities, including Freeport and Middleville. A primary will also be held in both communities on Feb. 14 Both men vying in the primary for Freeport Village President to replace Blough, Art Bennett and Rich Kunde, are newcomers to the council. Incumbent Treasurer Dorothy Kelly is being challenged by Joni Morey Current Village Clerk Diana McGuire will not be seeking another term, but no petitions were filed for that position. Several people have filed to fill three, four-year trustee positions on the council. Gary Dutcher, the only in­ cumbent running, is joined by fellow Republicans Mary Eaton, Connie Geiger-Allred, Wes Lewis, Tim Nicholson, and Rachel Smelker. Doug Conger, the Democrat on the ballot, run against the GOP wir in the March 14 get election. Current Assessor Go See Ft—port election, P f In This Issue... • Thomapple Kellogg announces ‘Students of the Month’ • Caledonia orchestras plan holiday concert • Caledonia Twp. planners reserve rights to up C-TEC fee in new contract • Hodgkinson named cross-country ‘Coach of the Year’ �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 7. 1993 Thornapple Kellogg announces “Students of the Month’ Thornapple Kellogg Middle School sixth grade students of the Month for Oc­ tober are (front, from left) Douglas Blocksma, Kelly Bremer, and Amy Dykstra; (lower left corner) April Smith; (middle, from left) Thomas Haynes, Breyne Mid­ dleton, Nathan Nofsinger, and Nicholaus Parrott; and (back, from left) Danielle Quisenberry, Mariana Slachter, Tara Tasma, and Chad Wachtor. Seventh grade students of the month include (front, from left) Kari Aubil, and Stacey Bergakker; (middle, from left) Andrew Clinton, Bryan Jahnke, and Nicole Jonker-Slayton; and (bock, from left) Nathan LaVoie, Carly Mulder, and Judy Powers. Robert Feenstra, Brad Myers, and Jason Schweitzer are not pictured. FREEPORT ELECTION , from front page — Yoder is running unopposed. The primary will be held on Monday, Feb. 21, 1994 and the general election is slated for Monday, March 14. Freeport Council Trustees Charles Blough, Jeff Harthy and Ken VanTol still have two years left of their four year terms. Middleville's roster of of­ ficers will remain the same except the post as treasurer. Gary Rounds, who will have filled the position for 20 years at the end of this term, has decided not to run again. John Mugridge, currently a council trustee, has filed a petition for treasurer and will be unopposed. Village President Lon Myers and Clerk Cheryl Hooper will also be running without opposition. Trustee Jim French is the only candidate for the two year term on the council. Four other Republicans will seek election to the three, four-year terms that are open on Middleville's council in the primary. President Pro-tem Jim Oliver will be joined by newcomers Katherine En­ cinas, William Scott Miller, and Gerald Stagray. In March, the three winners will run in the general elec­ tion, along with Democrat Ed Schellinger who is currently a trustee. The four-year terms of Floyd Bray and Marilyn VandenBerg do not expire un­ til 1996. Quality Programs............Quality People Miller REAL ESTATE THIS WEEK’S FEATURED HOME Eighth grade students of the month for October are (front, from left) Lance Brinks, Nicholas Galloup, and Rebekah Hartley; (middle, from left) Jason Klinge, Kammie Kollar, and Jami Kooiman; and (back, from left) Jessica Lucas, Brooke Mulder, Rebecca Rider, and Kileen Thomas. Not pictured are Robert Bishop and Joshua Sturm. 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Again, there will be no formal program planned, we would just like to have the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your concerns and questions. Please come in and share a cup of coffee. ***** K1SI) Supts. adopt 12 ‘concepts’ The Kent Intermediate District superintendents have met and developed their positions on several area dealing with school restructuring and finance reform. Over the next two “Superintendent’s Comers” I would like to share a brief sum­ mary of the 12 “concepts” that were unanimously adopted. 1. School Restructuring — School restructuring should first and foremost address. “What is taught in the classroom and how it is taught.” Significant financial support for curriculum change, along with appropriate professional development, must be included to insure improvement in public education. The superintendents strongly recommend continuation of Public Act 25, which provides meaningful information for all stakeholders and positively impacts school inprovement and accountability. Though the superintendents support comprehensive com­ munity involvement at every level, school restructuring pro­ posals should be founded on the “local control” concept, with final decisions to be determined by elected board members. 2. Equity — Equity is the single most important element when evaluating concepts of choice, charter schools and other proposed changes Before schools can be asked to compete on an equal footing, existing inequities must be addressed. Each of our schools must be equal in the areas of staffing, technology and financial support. . Districts with a high percentage of special needs/high risk students need supplemental funding to provide the additional educational opportunities needed for these students to succeed. 3. Schools of Choke/Adequate and Equitable Funding Only after equity has been achieved should a public school choice concept be considered. In the meantime, the superintendents support “in-district’ choice, which would give parents and students the opportunity to select educational programs that are not available in their neighborhood schools. Kent Intermediate school districts have a successful history of collaboration and cooperation among districts. This has im­ proved program options for all students and enhance the quali­ ty of instruction. Without equity, schools of choice could be detrimental and divisive. 4. Vocational Education — The Kent Intermediate School District superintendents strongly urge the replacement of the vocational education dedicated millage as authorized by the voters 20 years ago. Our career/technical education program is considered a model for the state and country. The basic grant being proposed would not be adequate to continue Career/Technical Education Center programs. The career/technical center education opportunities need to be preserved through continuation of the voter authorized charter millage. 5. Adult Education — The elimination of adult education funding would have a negative impact on a large population of adults who lack work place readiness skills and have not com­ pleted their high school education. The loss of funding would also endanger the financial stability of dozens of school districts in Kent ISD and throughout the state. 6. Special Education Charter Millage — The KISD superintendents recommend the reinstatement of the charter millage for special education. Next week’s “Superintendent's Comer” will be devoted to the remaining six concepts. PRIN Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A project that teaches children to use a number of skills in different areas are the types of things that teachers love Fourth-grade teachers Kim Chausow and Michele Voss at Page Elementary in Mid­ dleville have found a project that fits the bill — staging a puppet show. The kids didn't use pre­ made puppets, but started planning and making things for their shows from scratch. Each student started with an apple They peeled it and carved the features. Once that was done, the “heads” were dipped in a mixture of lemon juice and salt, and then baked to dry. Each one was decorated and shellacked and made into a puppet From here the planning in­ volved groups of students from both classes Each group was responsible for making its plan, writing scripts, gathering props and practicing for the perfor­ mance for parents. The kids also were respon­ sible for making the invita­ tions to their folks. Chausow and Voss evaluated each group on their projects, including length, written script, creativity. Fourth graders (from left) Alex Voogd, Jill Smith, and Lindsay Dobson display some of the hand-made puppets used in their original puppet-show productions. neatness, performance, and cooperation. “We had an excellent tur­ nout,” said Chausow. “And, the whole thing was fun and educational for all!” Applications open for Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarships FITNESS FOR YOU Held at Page Elementary SCHEDULE S3 5 or IO Caledonia High School member Mike Pintek. who worked closely with Amy seniors interested in applying for one of the Amy Lou Bar­ while she attended CHS. naby Memorial Scholarships should pick up an application form at the CHS Student Ser­ vices office. This scholarship trust was established by Merle and Dix­ ie Barnaby, parents of 1988 CHS graduate Amy Lou Bar­ naby, who died in the fall of that same year. A scholarship may provide a maximum of $1,000 a year to recipients, who are chosen by a selection committee and announced at graduation. The selection committee in­ terviews the finalists after all applicants have been screened by a high school staff committee. To qualify, a student must have: — Maintained a grade point average of 2.00 or better. — Demonstrated allaround ability through par­ ticipation in various school and non-school activites. — Displayed good moral character and firmness of purpose. — Financial need (a primary factor to be considered). — Filed a written applica­ tion no later than April 1 of the senior year The scholarships may be renewed at the discretion of the selection committee. Names of the scholarship winners also are engraved on a special plaque which hangs in the high school Amy Bamabs is described by high school staff members as an outstanding young lady, admired by her peers and the faculty at CHS for her lofty goals and her struggle to ac­ complish them. “Ams is remembered as a special person who, through her kindness, warmth and courage, earned the respect, love and admiration of all of us.” wrote Caledonia staff Put The HAPPY Back In Your HOLIDAYS Does the soaring cost of Christmas send your spirit plunging? Well your bank has happy tidings for you. Come talk to a personal banker to work out a smart savings plan for 1994. The valuable advice is absolutely free. State Bank of Caledonia rows Offices in Caledonia. Dutton & Middleville 3*7 MAIN STRICT CAUOON1A Ph. 891-8113 DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON WOOL I v»ul Ph. 698-6337 Ph. 795-3361 [QUil �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 7, 1993 bors with... NORMA All of you folks seem to have had a good family Thanksgiving. Some of you were taking turns with the ocher side of the family. My Braille teacher. George Kramer, went to the Rotary meeting Tuesday, Nov. 30. He is such a caring and wonderful teacher and person. He brought a lot of things us­ ed in teaching Braille, slate and stylus for writing Braille; books, such as a pocket dic­ tionary, a very large encyclopedia-sized book; a magazine in Braille; an alphabet card with regular VELDERMAN printing and the Braille symbol. He also told about my dif­ ficulty with learning Braille with not so sensitive fingers, but he forgot to say how pa­ tient he is and how he gets around this bossy woman and former school teacher. You can see what an excellent teacher he is when he keeps his patience and when he keeps coming back every week to see how I am doing, observing exactly where and why I am having trouble. Then he asisgns me troublesome letters in such a way that 1 must keep going over them constantly I think all the Rotary members enjoyed his speech •nd his shared materials. They are such a caring and sharing group Johnny and I went to Rod Finkbeiner’s funeral Wednes­ day, Dec. 1. at Stroos Funeral Chapel. It was such a wonder­ ful time to see so many folks I hadn’t seen is such a long time. Everyone else seemed to feel the same way I did Some of us were sitting down, others walking around and greeting everyone with ge­ nuine pleasure. Even when the organ started playing the hymns, they all just lowered their voices and kept on greeting new people. It made me think of a very close family seeing each other for the first time in a long time. It was such a warm feel­ ing to see everyone so close and glad to see each other. That is what I like about our community family. And I could just hear Rod say, "Hey. there are all my family and friends having such a good time together. " The Rev. Stanley Finkbeiner talked about Rod and his life. He made him almost an angel. Rod certainly had wonderful gifts, but I could just hear Rod chuckle, that Sun had forgotten to remind us that Rod was a very human person. He had good points and he could be a veritable stinker, but he did love people. He was one of my histoneal godparents when I first started in our local history work. The sparks used to fly between us. Then we would stop, look at each other, laugh and even hug each other to make up. Johnny said it was the nosiest beginning of a funeral he had ever been to. And I said wasn't that wonderful to see so much warmth and car­ ing of all his family and friends. I could see Rod just standing back and grinning broadly with pride at all the folks he loved enjoying each other. Well, now for all of your news. Rose and Ken Morgan went to daughter Robin and Mike Strimback’s home in our area. Also, there were Rose’s sister-in-law. and her family to spend the weekend with Ken and Rose. They live in or around the Detroit area Marian Martin had her son Dennis, his wife and family from Arkansas. Also. Larry. Bonnie and girls from Goshen. Ind.; Marilyn; Den­ nis and their family from our area. Marian said a very cute ex­ pression that I had never heard before. She said that she had a wonderful houseful and a wonderful time, but was not ashamed to say she was glad to see the back of their heads. How true it is. We love to have them here. Their Thanksgiving was celebrated on Friday. Russ Bender said that he had Thanksgiving with son Bob. Carol and their family. The whole family was there. Lu and Dick Ward had Thanksgiving with their daughter and family in Florence. Ala. Had a very nice time. John Steensma said that Betty and Jim Robertson were with them for Thanksgiving. Maureen and Jack Robinson had daughter Joan from Holtz. Continued on next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.tn. Sunday Morning Worship Service . .11:00 a.m. Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Sunday Evening Service.............................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs.........................................6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone: 69M252 Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 atn to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided in the 11:00 service "Set an example In speech, In Ufa, In love. In tatth and in purity " CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School......................... 9;30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship........... 10;30a.m. Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Worship Services.......8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............................. 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”....... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 891-8028 708 West Main Street St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a m. Sunday School...................................... 11:15a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...................8:30 a m. Sunday School............................................... 9:45a.m. Evening Worship Service............... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 11:00 a.m. Phone 891-9259 YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St.•891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody ano Jesus Christ is Lord" 111 Church Street Sunday School....................................................9:30am. Sunday Morning Worship................................ 10:30am Sunday Evening Worship................................... 600p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer & Btote Study....... 700 pm. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Cirawiy St. puppet ministry for K-4th during evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Church School................. 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service............. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-8167 Children's Church/Youth Worship during morning services. Sunday Morning Worship Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville (Ul|c OOld tUimr ^rtliodist (Church Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Phone 795 7076 Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 a m. Wednesday “God Cares for You” Pastor Jeffrey Lee 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Services — Sunday School................................. 1000a.m. Morning Worship......................... 11XX) a m Evening Worship............................600 p m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Parmelee Morning Worship.........9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School........... 9 45 am. Middleville Worship..................... 11:00 a.m. tev Mham Dotson. Pastor Steve Jocxson Youth Pastor / Ure Looney Musk De Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church “Family Night’’ 6:00 p m Irv.pinng, Powntc, Sunday School................... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7 00 p.m Rayle Bailard, Pastor - 868-6437 - Rdaant, Itnful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th Si ^55810^ **■ ® rl/xuriplca near Whitneyville Ave. Church School. Sunday................................10 00 a m Morn,nK Worship........ 1100 am Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wed Fellowship........... 7:30 p.m. (in homes of church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 7, 1993 / Page 5 MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS, continued from previous page the Parkers and then all of the Robinson family. Mary Hayward went to Alma for Thanksgiving. Edith Miller had her brother, daughter and son Al over for Thanksgiving. Eunice Brown had Thanksgiving with Ralph and Mary Marcott in Wayland. They had 43 people there It was the Frank Crofoot family get-together. Don Stauffer said that they went to son Gary’s in Gobles for Thanksgiving. Mac Bowerman said that she was busy with Luana and Lynn Tolan and had all of Lynn’s family over for Thanksgiving. Luana said that just one niece was not there Don and Dorothy Dean went to Florida for several weeks. It was warm when they were there. They had Thanksgiving with daughter Robin and family in Farmington. Lib Palmer said that Susan and Karl Zonotolnek were at daughter Enid’s for Thanksgiving. Virginia Root said that her son Bob and wife were here for two weeks. They live in California. The family got together during all of the two weeks. They had Thanksgiv­ ing in the Methodist Church. There were 36 there so it was a super family time while Bob was there. Florence Fiala went to Janet and Henry Ahrens, who had the family over for Thanksgiving. Most of the family were th^re. Bert Kenyon said that Ralph Kenyon has been taken to Kent Community Hospital from Metropolitan Hospital. He has to be there for a few weeks for exercise and therapy. Bert said that when they took him in the wheelchair she had brought their dog, Charley, along and took him over to Ralph. Charley had been so lost look­ ing all over for Ralph, so Join 600,000 Satisfied Homeowners! when be saw Ralph he just went wild. Licking and welcoming so joyously that Ralph had to hug and laugh at him in his joy at both of them being together. Now Charley is not so restless and has ac­ cepted his temporary absence Then Dave and Barb Dykstra took Bert in and visited Ralph They told Ralph that now he would have to get busy and learn to walk and get in shape so they could get him home again He agreed that he would start on it. Mary Noah said that her family came over this last week after she was settled in at Lincoln Meadows. Mary Noah said that she and Paul Leach went to Melvin and Kay’s for Thanksgiving. Terry and family from North Carolina, Greg and his family from Beulah. Kay’s brother and wife from Grand Rapids, their daughter and husband, and Chris Noah also were there So then Mary got to fix breakfast for each of them in her new apartment. Just the same as she did every time they all came home to visit Kay and Melvin. Mary just loves it there at Lincoln Meadows. Katie Wieringa said that they had 33 of the family home for Thanksgiving. Hadn't talked with Lawrence and Myrtle Secord for some time. He said that Myrtle was busy with her crafts. They were both as well as could be expected and life was good. He had let some people hunt on their place and so they gave him a big buck. Ett Van Sickle said that she had noon Thanksgiving dinner with son Gary and family. Then she went out to Cindy and Marty Wenger’s for Thanksgiving supper. Lucille Getty said that she had Thanksgiving with son Bob and family. Liz Hart said that Cathy was home and then Doug and Liz, the family, her parents and her sister all went to the Middleville girl places in Toys for Tots Turkey Run Nov. 20 Lion's game on Thanksgiving. Megan Oliver said that they all went down to Angola. Ind., for Thanksgiving. bv Margaret Fowler Megan said that she and her Staff Writer dad were in the Nutcracker Ten-year-oki Andrea Zoet Suite, on the third and fourth has a special love for running of December. She was doing and for helping those less for­ quite a few of the toys. She tunate than herself. was looking forward to doing That is why she entered the it. Toys for Tots Turkey Run that Sue and Jim Verlinde had was held in Turkeyville, Sue’s family over for Mich.. Saturday. Nov. 20. Thanksgiving. About 450 runners of all Beth Verlinde said that she ages turned out for the and Leo had Nancj and 5-kilometer run. daughter Natalie over for “There were so many peo­ Thanksgiving. ple. I couldn't really tell how I Cathy Williamson said the was doing in my age group.” family got together at Mindy’s Andrea explained. and something about MSU's When she finished in 146th game but m> tape became place, she also found out that pretty garbled. Hope this is she had taken first place in the close to being right. girls 13 and under division. I got a hold of Betty Kopl“I was really surprised,” inger. Missy. John. Marilyn. she said. Rick and baby Jessica. I don’t Andrea won a medal and a know whether the Koplinger’s turkey. had Thanksgiving at Betty and According to her mom. Jill Ray’s home or at Missy’s. VanArk of Middleville, An­ Norma Lewis said that she drea has always loved to run. is just enjoying the wild life She has been encouraged by and the relaxed style of living her father, Mark Zoet of that she now enjoys since they Kentwood, who also enjoys built their home next to sister running and has competed in Myrtle Secord. She just loves the 15K River Bank Run in the slower pace of life now. Grand Rapids. Pat Schondelmayer said that Last year, Andrea ran in the they went over to daughter 5K River Bank Run. Diane’s for Thanksgiving and “Running is definitely in had a lot of the family there. her future,” said Van Ark. Neva and Andy Aicken had But with the onset of wintry some of the family home for weather, Andrea’s next race Thanksgiving. Some came to will be sometime in May. eat and some just to visit dur­ ing the day. Andrea Zoet, a Pat Hilty said that Michelle fifth-grader at Page and Angela were there for Elementary, displays the Thanksgiving. medal she earned by Well, folks, I guess that is taking first place in her all for this week. Keep up the division in the Toys for good work. You are all very Tots Turkey Run. special people. Now to get set for Christmas. We are just starting at it now. Love you all very much. A big hug to all of you. Your support makes me feel like a rich peson. 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Wed. 9-5; Thurs. 11-7 no appointment needed; Fri. 9-5; Sat. 8-12 appointments advised 207 EAST MAIN STREET - MIDDLEVILLE �ragv o t in« sun ana nrkwwv"*, mi / uwuwnww ‘S.T. Kringle’ presents Ca/un tale at Kettle Lake Puppeteer‘solicits the imagination’ of students in folk tales by Barbara Gall Staff Writer To adapt the folk tale “Peter and the Wolf’ to “Pierre and the Alligator” is simply a matter of geography. In Russia, wolves were the scary animals that could eat little children who don’t mind their elders In the Louisiana bayou country, wolves aren’t the danger; alligators are. But the lesson is the same, and Kettle Lake students last week joined right in the Cajun version of the naughty boy who ventures too far from home, and nearly loses his grandfather’s prize goose to a huge alligator, “big enough to be in Jurassic Park?” But Pierre's story didn’t come to Kettle Lake in a book or a movie, but through a pup­ pet show put on by PTOsponsored Christmas season guest, “S. T. Kringle,” who operates in real life as . storyteller John Byrne. Byrne’s Humorous Humanities Touring Theatre brings folk tales “usually not found in libraries” to students and adults all over the world, and his puppet shows even have toured Russia three times. Byrne usually appears as Professor Ed U. Gator, who talks to the students about folk tales before stepping behind the curtain of his puppet theater to bring such a tale * ‘to life.” He brings the kids to life too. as they enter into the story, shouting warnings to the goose and Pierre puppets and pointing to the alligator lurking behind them. Byrne said he uses this ageold kind of story telling with a basic goal of “soliciting the imagination” because today, “television does it all for you.” At the same time, he tries to “keep alive the roots” of our folk tale heritage through his imagination-stirring puppetry. “I like to call myself an imaginer.' rather than a per­ former.” be said. “I think that today, we have so much knowledge, so much technology, so much new in­ formation every day. that we no longer have the imagina­ tion to use the knowledge we have. “That imagination is what I’m trying to keep alive.” Before the “Peter and the Alligator” performance. “Kringle” told the students about folk an and folk tales. “It is art and stories and puppet stones created by ‘folks,’ and you guys are the folks.” he said. “Wherever you go in the world, you will find folks, and stones and puppets. “But the important part in story-telling is using your imagination.” Puppeteer and storyteller S. T. Kringle (John Byrne) appears with his lead ‘characters’ from 'Pierre and the Alligator,' the show he put on at Kettle Lake Elementary last week. Bom in Cajun country , but now based in Kalamazoo. Byrne said he likes to use Ca­ jun tales in this area because of the influence of the French fur traders in Michigan history. He told students that Cajuns were French people who had first immigrated to Canada, but were forced to leave that area Many traveled down the Mississippi, eventually settl­ ing in the bayou country near the mouth of the river. He told them that Pierre and his grandfather, being Cajuns, speak with a French accent, and Pierre calls his relative by the French term grandpere. The short explanation seem­ ed to anticipate any problems the students might have had with the slight touch of French, and they entered wholeheartedly into the story. Byrne said after the show that his mentor was Burr Tillstrom, who created the pioneer television puppet show “Kukla. Fran and Ollie.” Byrne said that in his 30 years in the business, he has created some elaborate puppet shows in theaters, including some light operas and even performing in Chicago’s Grant Park. He pointed out that in other countries, his shows often are attended by more adults than children, and he said he would love to get today’s teachers to better understand that humor is an amazing educational tool. “Storytellers like Aesop realized this,” he said. “They pointed out our human flaws by making us laugh at them. But Aesop, for instance, eased things a little by often making his characters animals instead of humans. “Today, we tend to take the folk tales of other countries and take all the buffoonery out of them,” he said. “We sanitize them so much that they lose the humor, and the impact of the lesson in the story is lost. It no longer ‘communicates.”’ Byrne said he first realized the power of puppetry when he worked as a therapist with He's right behind you! There!' Kettle Lake Elemen­ tary students enjoying the puppet show Pierre and the Alligator' warn the goose' that the ’alligator' lurks nearby. returning Viet Nam veterans. He then worked in some of the first independent living centers established in Canada and New York for handicap­ ped and the mentally retarded, finally ending up in Chicago, where he and his late partner. Ray Nelson, established “The Puppet Place.” He said when he got started in the field, there were only about 20 puppeteers in the U.S. “Now, in some univer­ sities, there are even degrees in puppet theater,” he noted. In the last 30 years, he has trained many apprentices, some of whom have gone on to work with Jim Henson and the Muppets, and one former student worked with Stephen Spielberg in creating “Jurassic Park.” Byrne not only does shows for students, but also does commercial work. He said he Caledonia orchestras plan holiday concert FREE Manicure (’10 Value) When you get a PERM from Mia, Linda or Stephanie... 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He doesn't like to use taped shows, he said, because he likes to play off things that happen during the show. Thi's just enhances the performance for that particular audience. At Kettle Luike. for in­ stance. the school bell went off during the show. “Is that the police?” shrieked the puppet character, bringing a wave of laughter from the students. After Pierre saved the goose, and learns his lesson, Byrne told the students a little about the history of puppets throughout the world. He explained the four kinds of puppets — string, hand, shadow and stick — and displayed examples of each and what part of the world they came from Some of the puppets were very old. “Puppets are found in every country of the world,” he told the students. “Folk tales and stories and puppets can come from you ‘folks’ too, if you just use your imagination. “You never know what will happen when you use an im­ aginative tool to get people involved.” �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 7, 1993 I Page 7 TK Jazz Band concert Dec. 9 The Thornapple-Kellogg Jazz Band will present a con­ cert in the High School Auditorium Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. The band will preview music for the year's upcoming basketball season and will in­ clude many jazz tunes, such as Lillian Schultz is 85 on Saturday Lillian Schultz turns 85 on Saturday. Dec. 11. Because she is recuperating from a fractured hip in August, there will be no open bouse, but a card shower from her friends are welcome. 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The guy who is credited with thinking up the Trojan horse scheme, Odysseus found that his cerebral abilities were just as important as his physical prowess in finally getting back to his wife and son The Odyssey of the Mind program doesn't require 20th century students to get themselves out of dangerous situations like Odysseus en­ countered, but it does require them to come up with creative solutions to problems, just like he had to do. Unlike the Greek hero, who had only his own wits to de­ pend on, however, today’s “Odyssey of the Mind” students can work in teams to solve their problems Caledonia Gifted and Talented Coordinator Barb Dullaghan said that the OM program is growing steadily in popularity with district students. Eighteen middle school teams anti two teams each from the high school and Caledonia Elementary will take part this year in the regional OM competition in Caledonia Feb 19. “The goal of the program is to involve the students tn creative problem solving and teach the skills of teamwork. ’ ’ Dullaghan explained “Winning the competition is not nearly as important as actually presenting a solution to the problem.” Each OM team works on a long-term problem it has selected from this year’s choice of five problems. One of these is to design, build and run three vehicles through an obstacle course, with each vehicle performing different functions in getting through. This year's “structure” problem is to build a 15-gram structure of balsa wood and glue with a ping pong ball in­ side. The trick to this one is that when the structure is broken, the ball must be released. The competition also offers a “classics” problem each year, and this one is based on Homer’s Iliad. The team choosing this problem must create and perform a scene from the Greek epic and show its relationship to something in the 20th century In the fourth problem choice, the team must create three musical instruments and then perform a concert with them. - ~ 1 One of the 22 Caledonia teams participating in the Odyssey of the Mind problem-solving program is this CMS team of John Feenstra (left), Scott Leatherman, Rob Lillie, Kate Meehan, Rob Antecki, Danielle Sher­ wood and Allison Smith. This team is working on the challenge of building three specialized mini-terrain' vehicles. team to create and present a students from other schools “It’s grown tremendously in The catch to this problem is performance depicting the life and seeing what kinds of solu­ just the last few years. It of­ that the “conductor” cannot of an animal from the tions other teams come up fers a challenge that our touch the instruments or be in­ animal’s point of view. with...it’s really a worthwhile students seem to want side the concert area Dullaghan said that each program." “At the same time, they are . The last problem choice is team, is judged within its age Dullaghan said that the learning to work tn a team to called “furs, fins and division and on the problem it teams are coached by come up with creative solu­ feathers.” and requires the solved. Each problem has cer­ volunteer teachers and tions to problems. Teamwork, tain restrictions and re­ parents. This year, she said, creativity and the ability jc quirements that must be she also will be looking for solve problems are three of followed, and in each solu­ help in running the day-long the most important skills our tion, the team is supposed to regional. students can learn.” use a theme that will bring out About 1,300 students are Odysseus would be the talents of team members. expected to attend the impressed “Some of the team might be Caledonia regional, which in­ very good with mechanical cludes participating schools in things, while others might be Kent, Ionia and Newaygo Customer Service has always been our first good at the artistic parts,” counties. While the Caledonia priority, so we have added to our staff to give said Dullaghan. Band Boosters will take care “In a good team, each of the food, Dullaghan will you the quality of service you deserve. member will contribute his or need volunteers to judge and her expertise to solving the to work as timers during the problem. presentations. “That’s what the judges Anyone interested should will want to see. And the more call her at the middle school creative the solution, the media center at 891-0221. better. “There’s so much interest “For example, the team in this program,” she said. would get more points if it ac­ tually composed the music in the “Unbelievable Music” problem,” she said. Solving a long-term pro­ blem is only part of the com­ petition, however. The team also must demonstrate its ability to solve a problem on the spot. This problem is not given Nice variety of shapes out to the team until the day of and sizes. the competition. The team, Seated in front (from our Dorr location) left: Beth Muilenburg, armed with pencils and blank paper, then accompanies a right: Shellie VanSickle. 2nd row: Helen Richardson, (recep­ judge into a room where their tionist), Nila Goodin, Micki VandenBosch and Terri Belka collective brainstorming will (receptionist). Back row: Sherri Miklusicak, Marcia Bennett be judged. J / 4year,445cca. . and Rita Martin. Judges will look for team­ //J 5 year, GP74 099 work here, too, as all /x Of 24, 625 cca Z. members’ .deas are supposed {[<? other sizes at similar tawings. to be considered, and no one should be made to feel Sierra Starters and Anti-Freeze unimportant. Alternators Coolant 15 oz. can While a team can practice from... . this kind of situation ahead of time, it will not know the ac­ Nail Techs. Available) tual problem until it must be •* 1 Year G Guarantee, OPEN solved. The top two teams at each We use and Monday & Friday 9 to 6; 1995 Collectors Edition TRANSPORTER regional advance to the state 164 Scale Racing Team Tuesday, Wednesday recommend competition, and if a team and Thursday 9 to 8; keeps winning, it can even ­ products by OudricO. Saturday 9 to 3 tually compete at the interna­ Snow Winter wiper Blades tional level. Brush/ice Scraper w/41” “It’s a great program.” telescopic said Dullaghan handle W “Preparing for the competi­ OPEN 7 DAVS — MonFri. 8-8; Sat. 8-5; Sun. 8-5 tion is hard, especially with CAledoNiA YillAqc Centre these kids so busy at school and other activities But the . 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Dec. 8 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, French dip sandwich w/sauce. french fries. Vita garden salad, garlic bread, ap­ ple crisp, milk. Pup, milk. Thursday. Dec. 9 Thursday. Dec. 9 Christmas dinner Chinese bar. egg roll, Friday. Dec. 10 french fries. Vita Pup. milk. BBQ sandwich, baked Friday. Dec. 10 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita beans, pears, milk. Monday. Dec. 13 Pup, milk, potato bar. Breakfast for lunch, french Monday, Dec. 13 BYO Sub sandwich, french toast or waffle, sausage, ap­ plesauce, juice, milk. fries. Vita Pup. milk Tuesday. Dec. 14 Tuesday, Dec. 14 Pizza, veg. sticks w/dip. Mexican bar. french fries. .fruit, milk. Vita Pup, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Dutton and Dutton Christian Lunch Menu Wednesday. Dec. 8 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garden salad, garlic bread, ap­ ple crisp, milk. Thursday . Dec. 9 Breaded pork sandwich, w/bun. green beans, ap­ plesauce. milk. Friday. Dec. 10 BBQ sandwich, baked beans, pears, milk. Monday. Dec. 13 Breakfast for lunch, french toast or waffle, sausage, ap­ plesauce. juice, milk. Tuesday. Dec. 14 Pizza, veg. sticks w/dip. fruit, milk. I AFFORDABLE IL Personal Dental Health Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. 891-1240 We welcome new patients. Please call for your appointment \ available Monday-Saturday. I 1 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia • on M-37 ...in the new State Farm Bldg just north of the light. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle !>ake Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 8 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic bread, apple crisp, food bar Thursday , Dec. 9 Nacho pocket, omelette, hash browns, food bar Friday, Dec. 10 BBQ sandwich, baked beans, food bar. Monday, Dec. 13 Breakfast for lunch, french toast or waffle, sausage, juice, food bar. Tuesday, Dec. 14 Pizza, food bar. FOOD BAR: Salad bar, fruits, veg., PB&J sandwich, milk. Caledonia OES group to mark 100 years Caledonia chapter of the Order of Eastern Star off and running on a new' year, in which it will be 100 years old. A celebration is being planned for the spring. On Dec. 8, Lowell will be hosting the chapter’s school of instruction, along with Ada. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. All officers and members are encouraged to attend. The chapter’s regular business meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 7:45 m. The group will have Vesper Service this month. The money received from the local chapters go to the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Children’s Educational Fund. All members of the order are invited to attend. Lunch will be served by Shelly and Bill Lys Dale. r-a o s -r--v- L_ ADVIL IBUPROFEN COLGATE TOOTHPASTE TABLETS OR 7 02. GEL. TARTAR CONTROL or tartar CONTROL GELB4 02 caplets tots SUDAFED FORMULA 44 OR PEDiATR’C FORMULA 44 SEVERE COLD 4OZ. UQUCAPS- FORMULA COLD* COUGH KTSOACOLD RJJ4COUGH tZS TABLETS OP CAPLETS 10'S "^0^7 VO5 SHAMPOO OR VlVl* CONDITIONER 15OZ Snack Center RUFFLES POTATO CHIPS SEE WHAT'S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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And around this area, many folks have come to know that “Threads” is a line of applicated clothing designed by a Middleville native Mary Spencer, wife of John and mother of Lacey and April, started looking for a business that would give her more time with her family and one that could be done at home. For several years, she and John, along with John's parents. Jack and Geri Spencer, had run a wholesale, dried flower business. This included planning the gardens, planting and raising the flowers, harvesting them, drying them, and even doing some arrangements. But Mary wanted something different. (Jack and Geri con­ tinue the dned flower business on their Thomappie Township farm.) “I wanted something that was less bulky." Maryexplained. “And something that had a longer shelf life than the flowers, dried flowers get brittle and are not as attractive. “Then they need to be replaced." Barb Richards of "Threads" stays plenty busy this time of year, seeing that all of the mail orders are filled and sent. “Threads" is a family affair that includes (from left) Mary, 12-year-old Lacey, and John Spencer. Their other daughter, 15-year-old April goes to school in Florida but offers continued moral support. VEST You Can Be In Your New Home by CHRISTMAS! True Value Homes has a dozen lovely new homes to choose from, that range from cozy to spacious to suit your needs. Prices Start At Only... s22,90000 WITH PAYMENTS AS LOW AS... $1 QOOO MONTH* Why Wait? (•Plus lot rent) ■-------------- CALL SANDRA AT:----------------- . TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes 812 RIVER BEND LANE MIDDLEVILLE The culmination of Mary’s searching resulted in the foun­ ding of “Threads Art Wear,” a line of clothing featuring unique and original appliques. “That was about four years ago. I decided to start with shirts,” she said. “Appliqued sweatshirts were really popular, but, I wanted something that was a little more dressy.” What Mary found was an all-cotton sheeting line of shirts that were available in both long and M length sleeves in a number of colors. At first, she ordered her ‘‘blanks’’ through distributers. But, as her business grew, the distributers couldn’t keep her supplied. Now she goes directly through the factory in Whit­ man, Ga. Designing the appliques is what Mary likes best. This was the next step in her business venture. “All of my designs are original,” she explained. “We have about 20 different ones that are being used now.” “I start by sketching out my idea, re-sketching it, and modifying it to work for an applique design,” Mary said. “All the time I’m working on it, I am considering possi­ ble materials that will enhance the pattern. “Then I have to shop around to find just the right fabric,” she said. Mary will not compromise her standards. So, if she is unable to find just the right material, she will put that design on hold until she can. Those standards are reflected by the fact that over the four-year period, sales have jumped from about 1.000 shirts sold to an estimated 5,000 this year. Business has grown enough that Mary admits, “I don’t do much of the sewing any more. I mainly just do the designing.” Threads has anywhere from three to 15 employees, depen­ ding on the season. Mary farms out the work to women who complete their tasks at home. Three different steps in completing a shirt are done by three different groups of workers One group does all of the cutting out of designs, another glues the proper pieces onto the blank shirts, and the final group does the actual stitching of the appliques The result is a quality, handmade product Continued on next page - Mary Spencer displays an appliqued ensemble com­ plete with shirt, shorts, and even earrings that match. — HOME OF THE WEEK — U2M1. 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Phone — 795-5271 A 20th annual Christmas Live Nativity program will be presented at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 22, 23 and 24 at the comer of 76th Street and Thomapple River Drive in Caledonia. The Bible Club will present the Christmas story "The Christ Child." with music, action and live animals. Refreshments will follow each performance. For more information, call 891-1072. JASON ERIC PIPE STOCK-UP NOW! $16" Model 1051 Marketing her shirts is done prised to get an order from a or taking shipment to the post through mail order, word-of- woman in Greece and a office for mailing. When she’s not busy with mouth, magazine ads. and in a woman in Ireland. The Irish small shop set up in the barn woman has made two her schooling. 12-year-old daughter Lacey helps around behind the house at 4675 orders!" Mary couldn't stop at shirts the shop Bender Road Christmas is the busiest Most of the supplies and and has branched out into the partially completed shirts are perfect, complimentary item time of year for Mary. They are all scurrying to stored here, as well as the ■ — pants and shorts of the same all-cotton fabric. prepare for their open house finished articles. “This was really the next on Saturday. Dec. 11, from Mary’s friend. Barb Richards, docs a lot of the logical step." Mary explain­ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This is open to anyone and work in the shop especially ed. "We’ve even appliqued with filling and mailing any some of the pants and shorts to there will be a lot of great go with the shirts." buys." Mary said. orders that have come in. ‘‘It’s kind of like a scratchThey also carry a line of "Barb walked into the store in the summer of 1992, said matching, porcelain earrings and-dent sale," she said, ‘It looks like you need some that are handmade by Vai "items with discontinued pat­ help,’ and has helped me keep Heethius, a friend of Mary’s terns are a good buy.’’ The open house will be held everything straight and in Delton. "Mary started this business at their home at 4675 Bender organized since," Mary said. Part of this year’s growth totally on her own," said her Road (north of Green Lake). Anyone with questions can has been due to adverting in husband John. "We help where we can call 795-7132. the ‘‘Country Sampler’’ and offer a lot of support . " magazine. John spends some of his "We’ve gotten orders from all over the United States," time loading the van for craft shows they attend as a family Mary said. 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Many of Pat Thatcher's first-graders at McFall Elementary School in Mid­ dleville have seen the movie. “Free Willy," about a killer whale who is liberated from a disreputable theme park by a young boy. When Thatcher brought in an article about Keiko, the whale who was Willy in the movie, her class decided to take some action. It seems that Keiko is anything but free in an under­ sized tank in a Mexico City amusement park, according to an article that was in the "Los Angelos Times." In his captivity, the I4 yearold male who weighs 3 tons has been without killer-whale companionship since 1985. Two groups are fighting to move the sickly whale, the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and an animal activist group called Fund for Animals Inc. The Alliance is affiliated with Sea World and would like to treat Keiko and put him with other killer whales in a park. The animal activists are fighting for Keiko's right to be freed near Greenland after being treated for a skin Pat Thatcher and her first graders at McFall Elemen­ tary roll out their letter they asking that Keiko the killer whale (who played Willy) be saved. condition. Thatcher’s first-graders composed a letter that will be sent on Keiko's behalf. The letter reads: "We are kindergarten and first-grade students at McFall Elementary in Middleville. Mich “We want Keiko (Willy) to get well. "We don't care where you put Keiko (Willy), just get him out of the filthy water! “We don’t care who he’s with, just let him live! “We love Keiko, please help him! “Thank you for reading our Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! IF a Canopy 10'x10’ Canopy 2O’x2O’ Canopy 2O’x3O* Tables 6 ft. Tables 8 ft. 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Finkbeiner, 65, of 52 Holly Street, Wyoming and 50 Harwood Lake, Thornapple Township, rural Middleville, passed away unexpectantly on Sunday, November 28, 1993 at his residence in Wyoming. Cause of death was attributed to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Mr. Finkbeiner was born on November 9, 1928 in Grand Rapids, the eldest son of Herman and Gladys (French) Finkbeiner. He was raised in the WyomingKellogsville area and graduated from Kelloggsville High School in 1946. Following graduation, he entered military service, obtaining the rank of Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps. Upon honorable discharge from the military, he attended Ferris Slate Institute, graduating in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. Between 1952 and 1960, he worked as a pharmacist in Home Acres, Middleville, Grand Haven, and Greenville. Mr. Finkbeiner was married to Charlotte P. Kenyon on Decem­ ber 31, 1954 in Middleville. From 1961 to 1975, he owned and operated Finkbeiner’s Phar­ macy in Fowler, where he was president of the Fowler Lions Club and charter member of the Fowler Conservation Club. In 1976, he and his wife moved back to the Middleville area. There, he worked part-time in Market Research, and became involved in working on the Fink­ beiner family genealogy. In 1983, he published the family genealogical book, “Two Brothers Named Finkbeiner”, of which he was the principal editor/compiler. He served on the Thomapple Township Board of Review from 1982 to 1988, and was Co-Chairman of the Middleville Sesquicentennial in 1984. During the past several years, Mr. Finkbeiner resided between his boyhood home in Wyoming and his summer residence on Harwood Lake. Highlights of the past summer included his partaking in the family pilgrim­ age trip to the FreudenstadtBaiersbronn area, Germany, and participation in the 100th Annu­ al Finkbeiner Family Reunion, of which he was active in since 1976. Mr. Finkbeiner was also a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, the Caledonia American Legion Post #305, the Greenville and Ionia Moose Lodges, the Thor­ napple Heritage Association, the Barry County Historical Socie­ ty, the Caledonia Historical Society, the West Michigan Genealogical Society, and the Grand Haven F atom al Order of Eagles. Mr. Finkbeiner is survived by his wife, Charlotte; three sons and their wives, Gary A. and Linda Finkbeiner of Middlevil­ le, Larry H. and Jane Finkbeiner of Portland, and Allyn C. and Deb Finkbeiner of Kcnockcc; one daughter and her husband Ann Marie and Geoff Cross of Middleville; six grandchildren, Patrick, Derek, and Brendan Finkbeiner of Portland, Jackie and Jessica Finkbeiner of Kenockee, and Joshua Cross of Middleville; one brother and his wife, Wendell H. and June Fink­ beiner of LaPorte, Indiana; one nephew and his wife, Dr. Steven and Becky Finkbeiner of Sausolito, California; one niece, Janet Finkbeiner of Chicago, Illinois one great-nephew, Wolfgang Finkbeiner of Sausolito, Califor­ nia; many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Finkbeiner, in 1984, and his father. Herman Finkbeiner. in August of 1993. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, December 1, at the Stroo Funeral Chapel in Cutler­ ville, with Reverend Stanely A. Finkbeiner officiating, followed by a military commilal service performed by the Kent County American Legion district color guard. Luncheon after the funer­ al was provided by the American Legion Post #305 in Caledonia. At his request, Mr. Finkbeiner was cremated, with his remains buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. George O. Replogle KALAMAZOO-George O. ville, Gary and Sue of Allegan, Replogle, 80, of 935 East G. Grant and Karen of V icksburg, Avenue, Kalamazoo, passed Dwight and Janet of Cover­ away November 29, 1993 at dale; three daughters and Borgess Hospital. husbands: Gloria and Donald Mr. Replogle was bom on Aryes, Deloris and Jack Shills January 29,1913 in Washing­ of Kalamazoo, Dixie and ton D.C. the son of Ferrell and David Stewart of Plainwell; 21 Margaret (Prince) Replogle. grandchildren; 12 great­ He attended and graduated grandchildren; from Hastings High School. At his request, cremation He was married to Gladys has taken place. Bagley on October 23,1937 in Arrangements were made Prairieville. by Cremation Society of Mr. Replogle retired from Michigan. Brown Company in 1973. Memorial contributions Surviving Mr. Replogle is may be made in his name to his wife, four sons and wives: Senior Services. Gordon and Linda of Middlc- Gary Lee Erdman SUNFIELD - Gary Lee Cassel of Lake Odessa, ana Erdman, 42, passed away Diane (Ferry) Anthony of Tuesday, November 30, 1993 West Beach, West Virginia, four brothers, Gordon (Sue) in Hastings. Mr. Erdman was bom May Petrie of Sunfield, John Petrie 1, 1951 in Hastings, the son of of Aurora, Colorado, Bill Fred Hugh Erdman and Ruth (Linda) Erdman of Glen Lyon, Charlotte (Miller) Erdman. Pennsylvania, and Richard Mr. Erdman was a farmer in Erdman of Florida, many the Sunfield area for many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming, his Thursday, December 2, at the greatest joy was being a dad. Rosier Funeral Home, MapesHis father, Fred Hugh Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with Erdman preceded him in death. the Reverend John Piercefield Surviving arc his two officiating. Contributions may be made daughters, Kylie and Amy Erdman and their mother Jack­ to the Huntington’s Disease ie Mulholland of Sunfield, Society of America, Mid­ mother and step-father, Ruth Michigan Chapter in Memory (Dale) Petrie of Sunfield, three of Gary. Interment was in the east sisters, Jody (Dave) Cassel of Sunfield, Molly (George) Sebewa Cemetery. IK senior party i Become a member of one of... tickets a Christmas i Barry County’s Best gift idea! Kept Secret’s Those who have a Thomap­ ple Kellogg senior on their Christmas list could choose to give the ideal gift — a ticket to the all-night senior party . Ticket sales started on Dec. 3 and are being sold at lunch times and basketball games. Cost for a ticket is just $25 now. After March 1, they’ll be $30. Anyone with questions or needing more information can call 795-2604 or 795-7568. BINGO American Legion Poet *305 HASTINGS i COUNTRY CLUB Give a gift that the whole family can enjoy year round. For easy payment plan and great savings, call now for information and application. o. Call ^ 945-2992 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. 1550 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 7, 1993 / Page Science Alive brings world of critters to West Elementary Bloke Moore (right) gets nose-to-nose with Tank the Armadillo while Chris Harkness checks out Tank's armor. Michael McKeown waits for a closer look. Terri Neill holds onto to Whopper, a South American marine toad, while Emily Quisenberry timidly feels his bumpy back and squishy tummy. Science Alive, a hands on educational organization based out of Novi, Mich., visited all of the classrooms at Middleville's West Elementary last week. Pico the toucan perches on the arm of secondgrader Trist en Sob les key. As Tristen pets the bird, several classmates in Jodie Ellis room are anxious for their turns. ^McCULLQCH Terri Neill has five-month-old Oliver, a Military macaw, take a flying spin over the heads of the first grade class of Celeste Wolverton. PRO MAC 3505AV 16 2.1 c.i. Engine • Flag-Style Chain Brake/Hand Guard For more powerful operation S'OTO^ Local Realtor awarded CRS designation Gun Lake area realtor Kevin Meaton has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Residential Sales Council of the Realtors National Marketing Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. The CRS designation was awarded to Meaton at the re­ cent annual meeting of the Residential Sales Council in Miami, Fla. Those receiving the CRS designation must complete the XX* “HOT CORNER” (\Trade/ sen. SPORTS CARDS Each purchase of $5.00 or more in December receives a ticket for a Grand Prize Drawing. Non-winning tickets receive 10% off purchases in January. • Christmas Gift Certificates 1O% Off • 109 Railroad St. at Main in Middleville 795-7171 OPEN Mon -Fri. 11-8. Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5 ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" CARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698-7949 stan z*,stra _ OWNER 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia required course offered by the Residential Sales Council and must demonstrate specific ex­ pertise in applied residential real estate marketing. Less than 3 percent of all realtors hold the CRS designa­ tion, the highest certification awarded by the National Association of Realtors for residential sales. Meaton was awarded the Graduate of Realtors Institute (GRI) designation in 1991. He is a graduate of the College of Business at Michigan State University, and has received a secondary and vocational teaching certification in business and marketing educa­ tion from Western Michigan University. Meaton is a sales associate with Yankee Pride Real Estate, which markets and sells homes in the Mid­ dleville. Wayland. Delton and Gun Lake area. He is a member of the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors and is cur­ rently chairman of the Profes­ sional Standards Committee. In his spare time. Meaton has served as chairman of the Gun Lake Winter festival and president of the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, and as a member of the Plann­ ing and Zoning Board for Yankee Springs Township. 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Snyder, Gould, Dielemon. Also present: Gall Malipoord GRETS Discussion on rejoin­ ing and on joining Metro Coun ci I. Gorbow stated that he would attend eoch meeting and report bock to the boord. After further discussion, moved Gould sup port Snyder to rejoin GRETS and have Tom Gorbow look into Metro Council Ayes Dielemon, Snyder, R DeVries. J. DeVries. Jousma. Gould. Motion carried. C-TEC Review of the franchise agreement. Discussion was held on 3% or 5% franchising fees, the community cable and the things that were supposed to be done for the Township Boord meeting* with the franchising feet that are given to the chon nel. H they cannot be done, maybe the Township should take what equipment they hove bought and the money and do it ourselves After further discus­ sion. moved Gould, support J. DeVries to sign agreement with the 3% franchise fee. Ayes: Gorbow, Dieleman, Snyder. R. DeVries, J. DeVries Jousma. Gould. Motion carried. FEE SCHEDULE: Discussion was held on the costs of PUD* Mov­ ed Snyder, support J. DeVries to leave the initial cost* for all PUD* the some but also charge each developer the costs for engineer, attorney, legal notices and any other direct costs for the project. Ayes: Gould. Gorbow, Dieleman. Snyder, R. DeVries. J. DeVries. Jousma. Motion carried. SEALED BIDS RESOLUTION Reviewed Moved J DeVries support Jousma, to adopt resolution to require sealed competitive bidding for contract In the amount of $20,000.00 or more except for contracts for professionol services, emergen­ cy repair* or services and intergovermental contracts. Ayes. R. DeVries, J. DeVries. Jousma. Gould, Gorbow. Dielemon. Snyder. Motion carried. COPIERS Snyder explained that the library was having ma­ jor problems with their copier and needed to look into purchas­ ing a new one She presented a letter from the fire dept for the request for a copier and a com­ puter The office staff would like to see a more cost efficient It Isn’t Right to Pay More Taxes this Year... copier in the office. Moved Gould, support Jousma to authorize Snyder to purchase best used copier for office, give the library the old office copier and turn in the library copier for a $300.00 trade in toward a pur­ chase of a desk top copier for the fire dept. Ayes: J. DeVries, Jousma. Gould, Gorbow, Dieleman. Snyder. R. DeVries. Motion carried. COMPUTER After discussion, moved Gould, support Jousma. to purchase a new computer from CPU for $1.295 00 and Lantostk Z Networking for $125.00 and give the old computer to the fire dept. Ayes Snyder. R. DeVries J. DeVries. Jousma, Gould Gorbow Dieleman. Mo­ tion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion was held on attending water meeting for the Village charg­ ing interest for people who owe Township money MTA convention. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chip DeVries commented that he hod went out on a run with the fire dept and wo* very impressed on the job that wos done The good working relationships with the people ond the Township of­ fice. Barb Gall and John Dieleman also commended the Fire Dept, on the excellent job that they do. We ore very lucky to hove such a dedicated fire dept Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricio Snyder. Clerk (300) Beginning at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, Caledonia cable channel W-CAL-TV 16 will host a new series which will bring local government officials to television au­ diences. Dubbed 'In Tune With Your Local Government,' the new show is hosted by Cable Coordinator Rick Wyma and will feature township, village and school of­ ficials talking about community issues. Dates and times tor future shows will be listed on the Channel 16 program guide. Appearing tomorrow night in the first of a Caledonia cable series on local government, Caledonia Township Supervisor Tom Gorbow (center) discusses township issues with Attorney James Brown, left, and Planner Mark Vanderrloeg. | From Our Readers Tax Management & More, Inc. Contact Caledonia cable series to feature government officials Steve Antecki M.S.A. 891-9401 For a Year End Tax Consultation. Be careful to avoid local traffic tragedy TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 16, 1993 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N. Briggs, Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose: To consider request from Everett T. Marsman to rezone pro­ perty at the end of Oakwood Dr., immediately adjacent to and south of Lot 53 of Oakwood Shores No. 2, from Agri­ cultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan. Legal Description: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence North 0 degrees 21 ’00” West on the East line of said section 1185.37 feet, thence South 89 degrees 21’00” West 820.45 feet, thence South 89 degrees 15’18” West 84.70 feet, thence South 46 degrees 59’50” West on a chord on a curve to the right with a radius of 60.00 feet and a central angle of 68 degrees 18’28” 67.37 feet to the point of beginning of this description, thence South 2 de­ grees 08’25” West 305.60 feet, thence South 87 degrees 07’35” West 150.00 feet, thence North 5 degrees 03’36” East on a traverse line along a channel of Cobb Lake 260.00 feet to the South line of Lot 53 of Oakwood Shores No. 2, thence North 81 degrees 08’05” East on said South lot line 84.97 feet, thence North 8 degrees 53’55” West on the East line of said lot 31.93 feet, thence North 81 degrees 06’05” East 60.00 feet to the point of beginning. Also all that land lying between said traverse line and said channel. Owner of Record: Everett T. Marsman 9720 Alaska, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at township hall by appointment with the clerk. he Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 gO3) To the editor: On Dec. 1, my son was hit by a vehicle. He was on his way to school, walking his bicycle across the street at the intersection of Main and M-37, Middleville. There was a crossing guard on duty in the street, with her stop sign raised. A driver ran her stop sign and hit my son and his bicycle. He received minor injuries, as did his bicy­ cle. A reckless driver was at fault. It could have been much different — death, severe in­ jury, or disability could have been the outcome. Drivers, please keep pedestrians, bicyclists, and school crossing guards in mind. They are no match for you and a couple thousand pounds of mobile steel. Maybe you could leave five or ten minutes early so you don’t have to hurry on the road. Parents and teachers, please remind children to walk and bike defensively, and observe traffic laws. Students, please be extra careful, follow safety rules, and keep your eyes and ears open. Expect the unexpected. Residents, how about re­ questing additional street lighting for this busy and dangerous intersection? A crossing guard was hit last year, and my son was hit yesterday. Will the next vic­ tim be as fortunate? Frances A. Jones Middleville Caledonia. Michigan A9316 "At tht Growing of Kent Coirty" PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA FILING OF PROPOSED BASIC CABLE TELEVISION RATES PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on December 1, 1993, C-Tec filed with the Township Clerk its Form 393 proposed schedule of rates for the basic cable television service tier and associated equipment. Except those parts of the filing which may be withheld as proprietary, the filing is available for public inspection and copying in the office of the Township Clerk, 250 Maple St., Caledonia, Michigan. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments on the filing to the Township Clerk not later than seven (7) days after the date this Public Notice is published. Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk (301) �The Sun and Newt. Middleville. Ml I December 7, 19KJ I Page 15 Donation to local cable channel questioned Caledonia Township reserves rights to up C*TEC fee in new local contract by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week passed a resolution to approve rcfranchising C-TEC Cable Systems as the local cable carrier in the township. Township Clerk Pal Snyder said that the only difference in this year’s contract is a new provision in which the town­ ship reserves the right to charge C-TEC a 5 percent franchise fee instead of the present 3 percent. The present fee structure will remain in place for now, Snyder said. The provision was added because the town­ ship now has the right to regu­ late cable fees within the township. Subscribers' fees are de­ termined by a set formula, since C-TEC has no competi­ tion in the township, but the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has the fi­ nal say on these rates, she said. Under the new regulations, C-TEC cannot change its rates without first coming to the Township Board. A question then was raised on whether the township is getting its money's worth in donating its franchise fee rev­ enues back to the local cable channel, which is operated out of Caledonia High School. The village and the town­ ship have donated their fees to the local channel to help fund the purchase of new equip­ ment. Board members expressed dissatisfaction, however, with the taping of township meet­ ings. Trustee John Dieleman said that he did not think the town­ ship was getting the service it had been promised in return for its funds, and that perhaps the township should take its money and hire its own cam­ era operator. “We re always last, no mat­ ter what." Snyder agreed. The board agreed to discuss its concerns with Caledonia Cable Coordinator Rick Wyma. The board also voted to re­ join the Grand Rapids Environs Transportation Study (GRETS), so that the township would have some influence in decisions about area roads. "Were going to have to have some kind of input on the road situation because of all the development we re go­ ing to have coming this way, especially with the new sewer coming in along M-37," said Supervisor Tom Garbow in recommending the move. In other business, the board: • Voted to require appli- CHS alum graduates from Michigan Tech Brent Walbridge, a 1989 aduate of Caledonia High vhool. received with high cants for planned unit devel­ honors his bachelor of science opment (PUD) approval to degree in business administra­ pay all direct township costs tion Nov. 20 from Michigan Technological University. associated with their applica­ Walbridge, who carried a tion, including legal fees and 3.94 grade point average at notices, engineering costs and MTU. also earned his mailing costs. PMR (planned management concentration in mineral removal) developers marketing with a minor in already are required to pay electrical engineering. these expenses. He was on the university • Approved a resolution re­ dean's list, the national dean's quiring sealed bids for any list and participated in the township contracts of $20,000 MTU Jazz Lab Band. He also or above, in accordance with was named the school's 1993 ' Spring Fling” king. a new state law. Brent Walbridge The son of Ronald and • Authorized the township Cheryl Walbridge of sue a career in market clerk to purchase a new "re­ furbished" copier for the of­ Caledonia. Brent plans to pur- research or finance. fice, with the present copier to replace the one at the library. The library copier, in turn, will be given to the fire de­ partment. • Accepted the $1,295 bid from CPU for a new computer JSJ Large quantities at near cost ijfcxE* figures. See Reminder ad for for the deputy cleric. The new : details setup will enable the deputy Dec. 7-8-9-10 Only! to network with the clerk’s computer for more efficient record keeping. Dryer Sale Ever! 4 4 4 4 4 MOMS POP'S NEW APPLIANCES 795-8950 500 ARLINGTON (M-37). MIDDLEVILLE (1OOO’ South of Gavin Chevrolet) Holiday story time planned for Dec. 16 at Caledonia Library Page students receive hands-on microscope experience Nichole Byars and Jacob DeBlaay, both fifth-graders at Page Elementary in Middleville, had a chance to try out the microscopes they'll be using for ex­ periments. The students will be sharing their results with the rest of the class and using the microscopes gives them a look into some of the technology used in science. The Kent County Library System will present a special holiday story time for children ages 3 to 6 and their parents. "Merry Tales for Tots" will feature the brightest of seasonal stories, rhymes and sing-a-longs, and will be held at the Caledonia branch at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16. 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Except those parts of the filing which may be withheld as proprietary, the filing is available for public inspection and copying in the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. Interested parties are encour­ aged to submit written comments on the filing to the Township Clerk not later than seven (7) days after the date this Public Notice is published. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk (302) is a big home improvement that can add extra money to your savings. USE... ENERGY CARE CELLULOSE INSULATION BY NlhWOOL CO. INC. Lightweight • Highest “R” Value • Non-Irritating Fire Resistant • Non-Settling • Vermin Resistant • Blown-in Installation Machines Available Caledonia Lumber 115 Kinsey, Caledonia 891-8143 4 9 4 3 �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 7, 1993 Early injuries may plaque Trojan basketball team With two weeks into the practice season and two scrimmages under his belt. Middleville boys’ basketball coach Kurt Holzueter, has yet to see his entire team on the floor The Trojan basketball team been riddled with injuries ear­ ly this season. Six-foot, six-inch. Steve Converse is recovering from a knee injury suffered during soocer season, Jim Mason, a six-foot junior has leg injuries and several others are playing with leg braces, knee sup­ ports, or are several practices behind in court time. “I haven’t seen the entire team all together yet this year." said Holzhueter, “it’s tough to get a handle on the on the abilities of the team. " He also said the loss of last year’s leading scorer. Jeff Roodvoets. has left a hole in the scoring ability of the team. Last year he scored more than 17 points per game and was an all-conference selection. The coach did say he has confidence in the talent of three returning juniors. Matt Liu, Andy Brewer and Nate Bundy. He said they are quick and should be able to to cover the guard and wing positions. The second leading scorer on the team last season was Nate Bundy with seven points per game Returning letterman Mike Sarver will be back. The coach said he did a nice job last year and will be needed this season. The other senior on the ex team IS 6 2' ■: B J Should Converse not be able to play, sophomore Brian Brewer, a 6-5 center, will fill in, according to Holzhueter. He said this year’s team is much quicker than last year's 11-11 group. The drawback of the team, however, is its lack of ability to rebound. “In the first two scrim­ mages, we haven’t been able to bring down a lot of re­ bounds .’' Holzhueter said. adding that this year's team is also more balanced than last year's. He said the squad will have to be better than last year because it’s up against tough teams in the O-K Blue Conference Calvin Christian hasn't lost a league game in the last three years and has two returning all-conference players. Other teams to be reckoned with in the O-K Blue, according to Holzhueter. will be Byron Center, Hamilton and God­ win, all of whom have a lot of veteran players back. “Our team. I expect, will improve throughout the year,” the coach said “But I think the whole conference is better this year and I don’t think two or three losses will put a team out of the running for the championship.” M r* V Members of the Middleville wrestling team are: front row from left, Darrin Jousma, Dave Tuenessen, Andy Myers, Sean Crofoot, Jody Blain, Terry Trudall, Ryan Winchel, Kiley Webster, Jon Sarver, Ty Middleton and Marty Bender. Second Row: Eric Noble, Luke Middleton. Steve Lehman, Chad Foster, Jamie Foster, Loren Hummel, Doug Kidder, Dallas Monroe, Rob Members of the Middleville boys' basketball team are: front row from left, manager Brian Enders, Chris DeBlaay, Kevin Holst, Brad Williams, Jeremy Anderson, Nate Bundy, Andy Brewer and Matt Liu. Second row: Assistant coach Mark Verlinde, Scott Myers. Tim Roodvoets, B.J. West. Steve Converse, Brian Brewer. Maike Sarver. Rick Hiler and head coach Kurt Holzhueter. Missing from photo Kevin Holst and Jim Mason. TK wrestlers hope to repeat championship The Middleville wrestling team will have only one senior. Kiley Webster, return­ ing from last year’s O-K Blue Championship team However. Tom Lehman, who’s in his 23rd year of coaching the sport at Mid­ dleville. said the team should still be in the hunt. Webster, who will wrestle at H2 lbs., compiled a 32-8 record last year at the 119and 125-lb. weight classes. Webster moved up in an ef­ fort to make the team stronger last year and gave away five to ten pounds to everyone he wrestled. This year he will be down at his normal weight and 4* "4* "Mr 5. Koehler, Sam Alexander and Josh Knauss. Third Row: Coach Tom Lehman, Derrick Owen, Rob Osborne, Ben Osborne, Steve Doode, Justin DeBoode, Dave Botwinski, Bo Peters, Dane Tadman, Ty Myers, trainer Katie Tyner and assistant coach Dwayne Kmeper. Missing from Joel Appel, Matt Appel, Steve Austin, Gary Ketchum. Andy Nelson and assistant coach Scott Marvin. could be one of the best wrestlers in the area. The junior class will have to carry most of the load if the Trojans are going to improve on their 14-7 dual meet record of a year ago. Ryan Winchell will hold down the 125-lb. class. Win­ chell was 24-7 as a sophmore but battled illness most of last year. At 140, Chad Foster looks strong. He was league champ at 145 last season and compil­ ed a 29-12 record at 140 and 145. Ty Middleton will return in the 171-lb. class. He spent much of his summer at wrestl­ ing camps and competing in the National Cadet Freestyle and Greco Roman Champion­ ships in Missouri, which should help him improve on his 27-13 record. The 275 lb. class will be filled by six-foot, four-inch 270-pounder Jody Blain. Blain showed great improve­ ment last year when he recorded 23 wins. If he makes the same improvement this year he could be an outstan­ ding heavyweight, Lehman said. Jon Sarver returns to wrestie at 160 lbs. He wrestled as a freshman but did not wrestle last year. Junior Gary Ketchum, who won 18 matches last year at 112 lbs., will move up to 135. This year’s sophmores saw considerable action as freshmen and will benefit from that experience. Sean Crofoot was 16-9 while wrestling at 112 last year and will move up to the 119 class. Terry Trudell should fill the 130 lb. class, where he wrestl­ ed a few matches as a freshman, winning 10 times. Steve Austin, who wrestled at 135, will move up to 140 this season. Marty Bender won 12 mat­ ches last year at 140 and 145 and showed improvement with every match. He will be at 145 or 152 this season. Dallas Monroe was injured much of last season, but came on at the end to place third in the league meet at 152, where he will be again this year. At 189 will be Joel Appel, who started slow last year but came on strong with a 20-14 record and took first in the conference. He also spent time at wrestling camp and wrestling freestyle this sum­ mer, which should make him even stronger in the same weight class. The freshman class also will be able to back up the starters very well with 20 freshman on the team Several other returnees to the team include Andy Myers H2, Sam Alexander at 152 and Bo Peters at 189. Continued on next page Good Luck Teams in the 1993 ^Caledonia Rent All 9818 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia • 891-0050 NAPA Auto Parts 122 N. Jefferson, Hastings • 948-9696 New Owner and Management Pastoors Family Market 1045 Arlington (M-37) Middleville • 795-7019 True Value Homes In Cider Mill Village Middleville • 795-7900 Gavin Chevrolet Ed’s Body Shop BUICK • GEO • PONTIAC 110 Johnston St. at Kinsley 1 Block off Main St. Downtown Caledonia • 891-0150 On M-37 North of Middleville Crystal Flash Service Station 615 Broadway (M-37) Middleville • 795-9063 Hastings City Bank Middleville 795-3338 Caledonia 891-0010 Shear Pleasure HA1B DESIGNERS 122 East Main • 795-7719 Middleville Pagano’s Restaurant 9948 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia • 891-0159 Rainbow’s End Yarn, Crafts A Variety Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1106 Wilder’s Auto Service 210V? East Main Street Downtown Middleville • 795-7100 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 7, 1993 / Page 17 ‘This team means business’ says Scot mat coach Caledonia boys* varsity wrestling coach James Maxim says this year's team is "seri­ ous, and means business." "This team is a very closeknit family," Maxim said. They all work hard together and all have fun together — they make up one of the finest teams I've coached." Already setting a goal to make it to the stale finals, Maxim s team has been work­ ing on eliminating the weak­ nesses of last year's team and are building on the concept that the "whole team" is the strength of this year's squad. Maxim would rather not look back al last year's record because it isn't a factor. "We are coaching differ­ ently this year," he said. "This team will give it its best shot at every match.” The team returns with about 27 matmen from last year, 15 of whom have varsity experi­ ence from Caledonia or an­ other school. Maxim will be looking at Chris Love, Brian Hanna and Joe Simkins, who may be the senior captains, for leadership of the team. Juniors like Adam Stauffer, Jason Haywood, Ryan Sinclair, Jason Bush. Matt Hughes and others may show themselves to be ready to lead from the front. Junior Danny Simmons last year was a conference champion at 171 lbs. and a regional qualifier. But more than from just a few does be expect leadership. Maxim said he expects leadership from the whole team. He credits the parents of the players on the team who lake an active part in the training and the cohesive bond the team is creating. "The parents are very ac­ tively involved and support­ ive," be said. "The parents of this team are looking forward to a very exciting and fun year” He said that, much like a very large family, the kids on the team are aggressive, rough and tough. He also said they are an intelligent team, much like the other teams in the O K Gold Conference He said the winner of the O-K Gold ti­ tle will be the team that is hungriest. At the first home match, Thursday. Dec. 16. the new and the old wrestlers of the Fighting Scots will have a chance to meet and swap sto­ ries. The coach has invited all the past wrestlers for the Scots to show up with Members of the 1993-94 CHS varsity wrestling team are (front row, from the left) Adam Stauffer, Matt Humphrey, Adam Wiltzer, Keith Smith, Jason Hoywood, Josh Hoywood. (Second row, from the left) Curt Pyper, Chris Love, Brian Hanna, Ryan Sinclair, Dan Simmons, Jason Bush. (Third row, from the left) Coach Ron Pyper, Kirk Smith, Mike Draft, Kyle Paalman, Chad Mescar, Bill Norris, Troy Bowman, Coach James Maxim. (Back row, from the left) Pat Doane, Joe Simkins, Tim Soper, Chris VanderMeer, Blake Sinclair, Jose Maciel. Not pictured are Jamie Trudeau, Tim Wade, Tim Johnston, Paul Dunley, John VanderMeer and student manager Sara Poll. information about themselves and their past accomplishments while members of the Fighting Scots wrestling bygone days. team in Fighting Scot eagers look for ‘fresh’ start this season Add a few new faces lo the team; take away some of the old. Rip out last year's articles in the newspaper and hope ev­ erybody forgets about the team's 3-17 record. Take a collective deep breath and hit the trenches. Start with the basics, build endurance, stamina, team spirit. TROJAN MATMEN from previous page Middleville will start the season at the Jenison Invita­ tional Saturday The tourney will feature which include state champion Grandville and regional champion Hudsonville. The Trojans will travel to Delton Tuesday. Dec. 14. and on the following Saturday. Dec. 18, will be host for the Middleville Invitational with wrestling beginning at 9.30 Add a dash of flash, and perhaps the Caledonia boy's basketball team will give the fans plenty to cheer about this season. Larry Rea is in his second season as the coach of the team. On his shoulders sit the hopes of this year's crop of varsity players. Many have left from the team of last year. They were friends and they will be missed. Two of last year's tri­ captains are gone, David Scheid and Jason Minor. Pat Stegeman remains from the trio. Others returning are Jon VanRyn, Brian Folkersma, Adam Gall and Craig Kowalczyk. With these young men, Rea has a nucleus. In the pre-sea­ son, he will look to them for leadership. As part of last year's team, they already know how the coach wants something done, and they can pass it on to new kids. The new members of the team, like Ben Thompson, Paul Minder, Drew Hale and Matt Barr, may struggle at first, in the way all kids do when faced with a new situa­ tion that tests their maturity and strengths. But the season begins Thursday, and, under the tutelage of Rea, they'll try to make a fresh start. The Fighting Scots will open their season at Otsego tonight and they’ll be home Friday against Middleville. archrival Pictured is the 1993-94 Fighting Scots varsity basketball team. In the front row, from the left, are Ben Thompson, Paul Minder, Jon VanRyn, Drew Hale and Brian Folkersma. In the middle row, from the left, are Jeff Born, Brian Rea, Dustin Ruth, David Uyl and Adam Gall. In the back row are Coach Lorry Rea, Craig Kowalczyk, Pat Stegeman and Matt Barr and student managers Kerri Casey, Annie Schmidt and Shauna Rea. Season. We Support You!____ W Phil’s Pizzeria CALEDONIA AUTO PARTS 227 E. Main, Caledonia • 891-4085 State Farm Insurance 120 East Main Middleville • 795-7844 APSEY AUTOMOTIVE At the Light in Middleville Lon LeFanty • 795-7925 115 W. Main, Caledonia • 891-8160 Seif Chevrolet & Geo Richard J. Choryan, O.D. Tires-R-Us 632 East Main (at M-37) Caledonia • 891-8104 133 East Main Caledonia • 891-9224 613 Broadway (M-37) Middleville • 795-3550 Cornerstone Realty Inc. State Bank of Caledonia 4611 N. Middleville Rd (M-37) Middleville • 795-7933 Caledonia 891-8113 Middleville 795-3361 Dutton 6988337 The Hot Corner Sports Cards 109 Railroad Street Middleville • 795-7171 Western Auto DeVries Insurance Agency Village Stylist Open 7 Days a Week • On M-37 Caledonia • 891-1484 131 East Main Street Caledonia • 891-8125 Main St., Caledonia 891-1591 �Page 18 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 7, 1993 State championship crowns seven years at CHS Hodgkinson awarded cross country ‘Coach of the Year honors ( by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Dave Hodgkinson takes congratulations on his Coach of the Year award with a quiet smile. "Well, it’s the girls who won the championship," he says. "With the talent we have on this team, it's not hard to look like a good coach." Maybe. But in his seven years girls cross-country coach at Caledonia, Hodgkinson's teams have performed so con­ sistently that good coaching has to be part of the successful formula. After earning four confer­ ence championships, five re­ gional championships, and twice finishing as runners-up in the Class "B” state champi­ onship, the Caledonia girls on Nov. 6 took top honors in the state meet, the first athletic team to win a state champi­ onship in the school's history. The next week, Hodgkinson was awarded the 1993 Class up, that's what counts." Hodgkinson said that he is Hodgkinson said that his pleased not only with the philosophy is that kids, and progress of the sport at their parents, shouldn't worry Caledonia, but also with its about "working" at running growth throughout the area. until the student reaches high "Girls cross country is mov­ school. ing the right way in this area," "They need just to enjoy he said. "There is more and running while they’re kids," more participation, and the he emphasized. competition keeps getting bet­ "When they get to high ter all the tfme. Winning school, that’s when they’re go­ times from just a few years ing to have to work if they ago wouldn’t be winning want to achieve. A lot of these times today. girls on our team didn't start "Girls cross country is re­ out being all that great. It took ally becoming a quality a lot of hard work for them to sport. get where they are "B" Cross Country Coach of the Year award, presented each year by the Michigan Interscbolastic Track Coaches Association. To Hodgkinson, however, the best part of the story is that the future of girls' cross country at CHS looks nothing but bright. Hodgkinson will lose only two of his top runners to graduation this year, all-con­ ference and all-stale seniors Karyn Duba and Meredith Denison. Returning will be all-conference and all-staters Katie Sobczek, Sarah Flegel and Shannon Houseman, along with all-conference picks and state competitors Sarah and Beth Par be 1. If that weren't satisfying enough, Hodgkinson's team this year also included a num­ ber of talented younger run­ ners who are eager to dupli­ cate this year’s success. "It’s very easy to coach when your team is always asking if they can do more. CHS girls varsity cross country coach Dave Hodgkin­ son was named the state's Coach of the Year in the Class "B” school division. Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Klneley one Mock off Main St In Downtown Caledonia (616) 891 -0150 F”16181891 0446 I'm always having to tell them to stop, that’s enough, it’s time to go home.” he grinned. But he is impressed with the potential of his younger runners. "With the times of just our freshmen runners, we would have finished second in the state," said their coach. "So it s going to be quite an Interest Free till April ’95 375 Round Baler Powr-Mizer Forage Harvester 1470 Mower/Conditioner HURRY! 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In his first season as coach, only five girls participated. In the last two years, 16 to 17 girls have been out for the team. A 1981 graduate of CHS and an alumnus of Soderman's program, Hodgkinson graduated from Calvin College with a bachelor's degree in physical education and has taken one year of work in exercise physiology at Michigan State University. He is certified to teach math and physical edu­ cation. Like his team, he runs nearly every day, year-round. Hodgkinson said he be­ lieves cross country is the "ul­ timate" team sport, even though each runner competes as an individual. "You have to have five good runners al that meet to win as a team," be explained. "The nice thing about cross country, and track also, is that no one sits on the bench. Whether you’re in the top seven is entirely up to the ath­ lete. You can't float, or sit back in the pack and rest. You either decide to do well or you don’t. There just isn't a middle ground." He said that younger ath­ letes interested in running someday can prepare just by keeping active. "At a younger age, they don't have to run every day, but they can ride a bike, or play soccer, anything that gets them out and doing some­ thing, even on cold days. They can just pile on the warm clothes and go. If they're active, having fun and they're getting their heart rates Scot cheerleaders ready The 1993-94 varsity basketball cheerleaders are set to lead the fans this season. In formation are Jamie Thompson, Jenny Young and Renee Striplin (back row), Sarah Gless and Holly Olthouse (kneeling) and Nicole Nicholas. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 All work Gloves 25M Large Selection (,[ /f/ t Great stocking Stuffers Caledonia s® Farmers Elevator VISA 146 E. 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Call 672-7110.________ CALEDONIA. Broadview Country Apartments. 900sq. Feet, 2 bedrooms in the country. Enclosed garage. Deck. Sharp' DeposiL No pets. S495. Call John 339-1105 or 538-6337. CALEDONIA. Farm house duplex with large living room, fireplace, deck, garage. Country setting. $450. Call John 339-1105 or 538-6337, THREE BEDROOM bath and a half, no pels, $500 month plus deposit, 795-7290. Help Wanted DENTAL PRACTICE IS SEEKING a dental assistant, experience preferred, Call Linda, 891-1240.___________ JANITOR-GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH accepting bids for the position of janitor, approx 25-30 hours per week. Call Church office, 795-7903 for job description and more information. MCDONALD’S Hiring now, experienced mana­ gers and management trainees, full time. Floor supervisors, maintenance and crew people, flexible schedule for part time. Apply at McDonald’s Restaur­ ant, 44th SL, and Broadmoor SE. Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE LI# FHO8OI021. All shifts even­ ings & weekends available. Drop offs welcome. Ask for Vicky at 891-1066. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. *50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH SIX DRAW DESK WZ CENTER DRAWER: Also 2 swivil dinette chairs, Olivet adding machine, like new stereo system w/2 speakers, recorder & record player, also 2 drawer leagle size file cabinet w/lock. 891-1889. — For Limited Time Only — No Coupon Needed • Anytime Special Pets One Sub at Regular Price, Get the Second Sub for only... e^jgg FREE to good home, female blue tick coon hound, sweet natured, house trained, needs loving family, call 891-1625. buy ticludvs art other discounts. coufions (x bee oilers %F ■ ’•**■* ■ Faro s Pizza — Caledonia Wanted Buy One Pizza at Regular price and Get One for... ANYTIME triQQ NO COUPON NEEDED V J ? TOP DOLLAR PAID for gold & silver. Scrap or jewelry. CASH ON THE SPOT. Licensed gold &. jewelry buyers. Second Hand Corners. 945-5005. Open evenings. LIMITED TIME OFFER Az — SAME VALUE OR LESS - Large 14" Pizza$|-gg pepperoni J No Coupon Needed • Limited Time Otter PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 100% Real .UK'S VHtrOW CUSTOtf&tS SAT ABOUT f ABO'S «ZZ4 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 - CALEDONIA Serving our Country Roderick Lewis, son of Gladeon and Norma Lewis, of Middleville and a 1979 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, joined the Navy in August. 1979. Roderick is stationed aboard the aircraft carrier the “USS America”. The “USS America” was deployed from Norfolk, Va., in August to patrol the coast of Bosnia. Ports of call during this deployment were Rhodes, Greece, Izmir, Turkey; Athens. Greece; Corfu. Greece and Trieste. Italy. On Sept. 26 the “USS America” was re-directed to patrol the coast of Somalia to relieve the aircraft carrier "USS Lincoln.” Roderick was also stationed aboard the “America” for six months during the Gulf War. Roderick’s duties aboard the “USS America” include the maintenance of the fuel systems of the S-3 Viking air­ craft. The S-3 Viking is the first completely computerized carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft. Roderick feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to cross both the Equator and the Article Circle in his Navy career. He crossed the Equator in his tour of duty and the Artic Circle when he was aboard the “USS Nimitz” in 1985. The “America” is expected back to it’s home port in February, 1994. His home base is Cecil Field in Jacksonville. Fla., where he and his wife and two children reside in a suburb of Jacksonville. His Navy career will be completed in 1999. Roderick and his wife and children enjoyed a visit with his family anid friends in the Middleville area this past June. Adult 3-on-3 Basketball results Team W-L Mayhew............................... 2-0 Middle. 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The wide receiver for the Hornets had 31 catches for 578 yards and eight touchdowns He was also the leading kick returner with 11 returns for 235 yards. Sherwood is the son of Elaine Sherwood of Middleville. FARO'S from au“sl... ITALIAN Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. NEW SUB: Turkey and Bacon - Try It! ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to 70% On Second Pizza MO COUPONS - NO FRNK POP Good Only Sunday tnru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery -counon FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA middleviui ^2.00 OFF NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL coupon FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA ANY 14", IS" Or ir I 12 PIZZA NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL FREE 2 liters of Pepsi with any pickup pizza order. NO COUPON NEEDED NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 Minutes Takeout include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with Specials ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OF THE DAY — PARK IM REAR — �Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 7, 1993 More days games, earlier times for Detroit Tigers More day games, earlier starting times and a bargain feature for every day of the season is, in store for the 1994 Detroit Tigers home schedule. There are 41 scheduled day games, more than half of the 81 home date slate. For the first time, the Tigers will play four Tuesday afternoon games scheduled for 3:35. They are: April 19 vs. Kansas City, May 3 vs. Texas, June 7 vs. Boston and Sept. 20 vs. Toronto. All other day games are scheduled for 1:15, 20-minutes earlier than in the past. "Our fans tell us that they enjoy earlier starts,” said Tiger Chief Financial Officer Jerry Patemak. “It’s impor­ tant we accommodate a changing lifestyle.” Night games will remain at the popular 7:05 starting time. A modest increase of $1 for all tickets except the Tiger Den will be effective for 1994. Ticket prices are: Tiger Den (full-season only) $20. Box $15, Reserved $12. Reserved Grandstand S8 and Bleacher $5. However, bargains for the upcoming season are bigger and more plentiful than ever before. A special feature is planned for each day of the week Monday — Family Bargain Date — $10 for upper deck reserved and $5 for reserved grandstand, except Opening Day Kids can run around the bases for free after Monday night games. Tuesday — Family Value Day — $29 package includes 4 reserved grandstand tickets. 4 slices of Little Caesars Pizza and 4 soft drinks. Additional family members pay $7.25 each. Tickets must be pur­ chased in advance at Tiger Stadium. Wednesday — Family Bargain Date (same as Monday). Thursday — Business Per­ son’s Special — $10 for lower or upper deck reserved seat with presentation of a business card Tickets can be purchas­ ed on the day of game or in advance at Tiger Stadium. Friday — Fireworks and laser show after most games. Saturday — Premium pro­ motional giveaway day. Sunday — Premium promo­ tional giveaway day. In addition, various other NFO county meetings set to discuss national meeting 12 H.P. Hydro stat Lawn Tractor List $2800 Only Gift Certificates Available \Ne have a great selection of... giveaway days will be sprinkl­ ed through the season. Senior Citizens (62-and-older) may purchase lower or upper deck reserved tickets for S8 for all weekday afternoon games, except Opening Day. Generous discounts for groups (minimum of 20) are available. Season ticket and group sales are available now by calling (313) 963-2050. Individaul game tickets will go on sale at a later date. A February date is anticipated. For further information on any of these programs, please contact Dan Ewald at (313) 962-4000. 4795 savey STOCKING STUFFERS! IV1005/7 Caledonia Auto Parts 8914085, Your “Hometown” Auto Parts Store ■■■■ 227 East Main Street, Caledonia MrH * WS4 OPEN: Monday thru Friday 8 to 6; Saturday 8 to 2 I 1 Final details for the Na­ tional Farmers Organization 1993 National Convention in Des Moines, Iowa, later this month have just been com­ pleted. The theme for the up­ coming convention is "Bargaining is the Key.” The upcoming December monthly producer meetings will reveal successes of the past year’s programs. The main outlook of the meetings will be ways farmers can im­ prove their 1994 commodity prices. “Fair prices and realistic goals will be outlined for livestock, grain and dairy producers at the public meetings,” said Devere Noakes, Michigan State NFO President. Among the upcoming meetings are Allegan County, Monday, Dec. 20, at the Souper-Bowl Restaurant in Dorr, 9:30 a.m. and Ionia County, Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Bob’s Restaurant on M-50 in Lake Odessa. All farmers and agricultural related businesses are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the Marlette Dairy Office at 1-800-421-4614. Pet of the Week offered 'Teo Cup,” a 1 -2 year old block, female poodle, was found in the Felpausch parking lot. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs kitty litter as well as food and bed­ ding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a dona­ tion may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more information call 948-4885. TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Dec. 6-10 — Holiday craft projects at West (P ET sponsored). Dec. 7 _ Mr. Hyde’s class to the State Capitol. Hearing retesting at West. Middle School Book fair continues. Dec. 8 — High Action Bikes assembly at West (P E T. spon­ sored) and vision screening. Barry County Substance Abuse program Part B. for all 4th graders at Page. Last day for Mid die School book fair. High School class ring orders in. Dec. 9 — Nisonger and Noah’s City field trip. Vision screening at West. Science Alive comes to Page for all students (P.E.T. sponsored). Senior Citizen dinner at the High School, 11:50 a.m. Coffee with the Superintendent and School Board President, 7 p.m. in the High School Library. Dec. 10 — Science Alive at Page. Dec. 11 — Christmas Parade, 11 p.m. Dec. 13-17 — Area food drive at all the schools. Santa’s Holi day shop at McFall. Gingerbread houses at West. Student Council Dollar Store at the Middle School. Dec. 13 — Nisonger and Noah’s City Field Trip Holiday shop at McFall, evening hours: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Zero Day at McFall Vision retesting at Page. H.S. Senior auction day! School Board meeting at 7:30 at the High School Library. Dec. 14 — Holiday Shop al McFall, eve. hrs.: 6:30-8:30 p.m Page Craft day for 4th grade, (P.E.T. sponsored). Freshmen vision testing. P.E.T. meeting at McFall library, 7 p.m Mr. Rich will be sharing some favorite books with Parents (while kids shop at the Holiday Shop)! Come, there’ll be refreshments and door prizes, too. Dec. 16 — West Winter Music Program at the High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. Craft day at Page for 5th graders (P.E.T. sponsored). High School male teachers team vs. Senior Boys’ non-basketball playing team. I ,ooking Ahead Dec. 22 — last day of school. Winter break is: Dec. 23-Jan. 2. Teachable Moments... West — The second graders in Mrs. Thaler’s class have been learning about Vincent Van Gogh. This famous artist painted self-portraits, so the children will be painting self­ portraits also. Page — Mrs. John’s class graphed their weights on a metric­ bar graph in Mr. Dussia’s PE. class. Breakfast at Page begins at 8:45 a.m. Middle School — "Change for a change” is going on in the middle school. The students will be collecting pennies for needy families in the area, until Dec. 10th. Mr. Weller has last year’s high school curriculum guides in his office for any 8th grader that would like a copy — limited supply. Congratulations to the Page all stars for November! Alicia Harper. Brandon Belson, Lori Kooiman, Dan Parker, Erin Robertson, Drew Coleman. Tiffany Gurski, Peggy Baldry, Justine VanDommelen, Daniel Lancaster, Jessica Rose, Amy Hemng, Valerie Padgett, Robbie Wisniewski, Laura Runals, Tom Steensma, Nickie Byars. Aaron Pomtt, Megan Shaff, Kyle McKeown, Peter Mathias, Brittany Barber, Christine Dood, Barb Blain. Quote of the Week — Autumn is a season followed im­ mediately by looking forward to spring. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/703/SunandNews_1993-12-14.pdf 1de9c2586c0cf23cd09c9d7accdd78df PDF Text Text md Neto® 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library F 121 Church Hastings, Hi. 49058 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 308 / December 14, 1993 Middleville, Michigan 49333 T^Oth Year PUBLIC LIBRARY Freeport police accused of harassing citizens bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The village police force has been a controversial topic in Freeport lately Attendance at last Mon­ day’s (Dec 6) Freeport Village Council meeting pro­ vided evidence. About 40 to 50 people crowded into the meeting room at the Freeport Community Center to voice opinions and concerns about the part-time police force. Some maintain that local police are harassing citizens. Village President Lyle Blough opened the meeting and emphasized that everyone would have a chance to speak. Wanda Barker, owner of the Shamrock Tavern in Freeport, opened the com­ ments and presented a petition to the council stating that ••...we have concerns about the Village Council’s employ­ ment of two police officers. We perceive that their ac­ tivities are fostering an at­ mosphere of mistrust, ap­ prehension and fear within the community that is threatening to the unity, cohesiveness and neighborliness that makes our community unique." The petition went on to ask for a forum to be provided to take up those concerns. Council listened for more than two hours as people spoke both in support of the police and in opposition. Those who voiced problems with the village police said that several of them had been "spot lighted" on various oc­ casions, which they felt was uncalled for. They also said they felt that the police “harassed" tavern customers and accused the police of spot lighting the Shamrock during business hours on Nov. 20. and questioned why some people had been stopped. Deputy Chief Mike Marsteller was at the meeting and tried to explain and answer some of the questions He also pointed out several limes that the flood lights on the current police cruiser, a 1978 Ford LTD, do not work Several people questioned Marsteller’s integrity and honesty, and accused him of lying On the other hand, others in the audience expressed ap­ preciation for the job being done by the police, noting a noticeable decrease in reckless driving, that the police have improved security in the village, and that it was great to finally have police that could be trusted. One resident, who is also a first responder and fire fighter, said that over the past 2¥i years there have been 35 personal injury accidents in the community. Of those. 75 percent were alcohol related. After hearing all of the comments, the council had a short break to allow people the chance to leave before the meeting was continued. Most did And. the council briefly discussed those remarks and determined that now that they and the police were aware of concerns, they could work with the issues. The council took no formal action, but it amended the budget to accommodate the police force budget with an in­ crease of $7,088 making the total budgeted at $10,588. Council also approved pur­ chase of a newer police car, a 1990 Ford Crown Victoria, from Barry Township for $5,000. That will be considered a capital expense and will be purchased from budgeted funds. The council also received the formal resignation of Kevin Barton from the council. Blough said he would ap­ point someone to fill the posi­ tion by the next meeting and until after the village election next March. Building design debated •, Caledonia Twp. Planners approve second phase of commercial PUD by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week answered one request with another. The commission approved developer Jim Steketee's re­ quest to move into Phase II of his commercial PUD (planned unit development), but in­ cluded in the approval its own request that he "make an ef­ fort" with future buildings to meet the design concept he had promised for Phase I. Steketee's PUD for his M37 Business Park East, 7300 Broadmoor, was recom­ mended for township approval by the commission in May 1992. His proposal was to develop his commercial/office/warehousing com­ plex in three phases, begin­ ning with the existing build­ ing, which was under con­ struction before he applied for the PUD rezoning. The project included two more buildings, each to be built as separate "phases" of the park. As part of his 1992 PUD zoning application for his M37 Business Park East at 7300 Broadmoor, Steketee had submitted photographs of buildings to indicate the exte­ He added that the commis­ rior design concept he planned for the buildings in sion had discussed the appearance of the present his development. The photographs had been building several times, and he accepted in lieu of actual apologized that a proposed letter had never been sent to architectural elevations. The commission, however, Steketee. informing him of had asked that Steketee add a the commission's concern front parapet wall to the front with the building. Steketee said he was of the existing commercial building on the property to "boomeranged" by the reac­ hide the pitched roof of the tion of the commission, and said that he has had "a ton of pole construction. Commissioners pointed out compliments" on the building. "How do you account for it last week that while Steketee's plans for Phase II meet all the being full so quickly?" he ordinance requirements, the asked. The commission did not ar­ Phase I building did not meet the design concepts shown in gue the need for office/warehousing space in the the file photographs. Not even the parapet wall had been township, but insisted it had been misled about how the built. "It looks neat, but not building would look. "You made a presentation ’showcase," said Commissioner Scott Veiling to us!” said Veiling. "Why did you give us these of the building. "That's the first commercial pictures? You gave us a repre­ sentation. But if you just hid development people see when they come into the township the pitched roof, I would have no problem with the build­ along M-37... As far as the whole plan goes, I don't have ing." a problem with it. But I think "There's a real need for (the building) was a letdown low-overhead office and for everyone here," Veiling commerc i a 1 space," said. acknowledged Commissioner "My question is, could Jim Newhof. "But it still Building AB in Phase II look needs to be something that like what you told us the first See Planning Comm. Page 16 building would look like?" Middleville Lions Club donate toward area van for the blind by Margaret Fow ler Staff Writer The Middleville Lions Club has gone above and beyond its normal support of the Welcome Home for the Blind in Grand Rapids. The club presented a $1,000 check to Louise Johnson, ad­ ed to elderly, on field trips as ministrator at Welcome a group. The Lions have also kicked Home, to be used toward the purchase of a 15-passenger off a two-year campaign call­ ed “Sight First,” with a van. This van will enable the peanut sale and raffle. According to the group, this staff to take the residents of the home, who are middle ag­ project will be placing the em- Middleville Lions Bryan Finkbeiner (left) and Rusty Kermeen present a $1,000 check to Adminstrator Louise Johnson of Welcome Home for the Blind. The money will go towards the purchase of a new von. ine Lions ore oegmmng o new campaign aimed at the prevention of blindness colled Sight First. One of the fund-raisers is a peanut sale with boxes placed in area businesses. Lion Rod Kenyon gives Middle Villa Manager Ella Bluhm one to put in the restaurant. phasis on preventing blindness. Overall, the International Lions have a goal of $175 million for the project. As a way to raise money to cover the Middleville chapter’s portion, packages of peanuts are being sold for $1 at various area merchants At the Middleville Christmas parade on Satur­ day. the Lions awarded 10 turkeys to winners in their raffle Money from this preholiday raffle will stay in the community In This Issue... • Bowne Center plans live nativity program • Third annual Teen Institute set for ^ap. 22 • Panel studying amendment to allow waste from other counties • Local communities celebrate Christmas with holiday parades �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 14. 1993 Historic Barber School finds a new home at last The historic Barber School, believed to be the oldest school in Caledonia Township, made a final journey last Thursday to a new permanent foundation near the Caledonia Village-Township Hall. FCC Construction used its own equipment to move the old building to its new site, where it will undergo restoration and be us­ ed as a township museum. The old schoolhouse will sit on a modern foundation for its new life as a township museum. Here FCC Con­ struction workers prepare the footings at the site. Its steeple in place again, and resting on a sound foundation, the old one-room schoolhouse faces the world, ready for renovation. The Township Historical Com­ mission will oversee the building's new life. After replacing a rotted floor beam in the 1850s-vintage school, the FCC Con­ struction crew begins the slow move to the new foundation. DSS helps families with emergency funds □ cornerstone ra realty inc. 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville 795-7933 891-1551 681-2834* The Barry County Depart­ ment of Social Services is helping families in emergency situations through donations to the Community Needs Fund. This fund, established 12 years ago. is only used when all other resources are ex­ hausted. Assistance has been given to families needing food, clothing, fuel and medical assistance, and shelter for homeless, utility and water shut offs and other emergency needs. Each year, many people in Barry County are in need due to being laid off or personal hardships Some Barry Coun­ ty residents are without heat or utilities. Since at times there aren’t any federal or stole programs available to meet their needs, some of these people are being helped through the Community Needs Fund. This fund receives donations from area residents and organizations. During the holiday season, donations are being requested by the DSS to help families in need The Community Needs Fund ha* no administrative expenses, so all money is used to directly assist these families. Since the Department of Social Services is a non-profit governmental organization, donations may be used as a deduction on federal income tax returns. Donations can be made payable and sent to the Barry County D.S.S. Community Needs Fund, 555 West Woodlawn, Hastings, Mich 49058. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 14, 1993 / Page 3 Thornapple Kellogg High School ‘honor roll’ 9th Grade A/A- — Jolene Batdorff, Nathanel Brady, Steven Dodd, Keri Weurink, Curt Martin, Robert Mosey, Laura Reed, Katherine Rodngeuz, Tracy Schondelmayer, Shiiy Zuidersma. Honor Roll — Melody Allore. Kimberly Bedford. Superintendent’s Corner Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg The 6 remaining concepts This * ‘Superintendent s Comer” will be used to complete the remaining six concepts dealing with school restructuring and finance reform unanimously adopted The first six, passed by Kent Intermediate School District Superintendent.” were outlined in last week’s “Corner ” 7 Charter Schools — The Charter Schools concept, as outlined in the Governor’s proposal, is neither acceptable nor considered fair for Michigan students If eliminating many of the state’s rules and regulations would improve the effec­ tiveness of charter schools. the same opportunity should be given to all public schools. All schools funded with public tax dollars should be required to operate under the same rules and regulations. X Deregulations — The Kent Intermediate Superintendents recommend a cost/benefit analysis of all state mandates to determine their value and effectiveness. Those found ineffec­ tive should be eliminated and the savings used to improve instruction. 9. Technology Equity — To maximize instructional benefits and to insure the most efficient use of personnel, technology should be fully used in all schools and offices. This equity issue needs to be dealt with and financed by the state through Educa­ tion Revenue Bonds. A district by^iistrict needs assessment should be the first step as a technology plan is developed and implemented for each district and school. 10. Cost Contaiment — A. Cost Effectiveness Study: Each Intermediate School District will coordinate a study with local districts to determine the most cost effective methods for delivery of services. B. Privatization: Legislation to enable privatization should be considered if the quality was acceptable and the price determined to be a bet­ ter value. Cost effectiveness, management control and quality standards would determine if this were a feasible alternative. C. Special Education Rules: Revise state special education laws to comply with federal rules. D. Compensation and Benefits: A state “pool” for insurance benefits should be established for all public employees. This would provide for a cost effec­ tive method of controlling coverage and cost. The percent of total compensation increase (wages and benefits combined) should be determined by a State Compen­ sation Board for all public employees, including education. Working conditions would be negotiated locally. E. Strike Legislation: A “Conflict Resolution” process and timeline should be detailed in new legislation. Strikes should be legalized and financial penalties imposed against both districts (loss of state aid) and striking workers (loss of pay and no make up) during a work stoppage. Sympathy strikes/work stoppages should be illegal. F. Revise Negotiations Law (PA 379): The current public employee relations laws should be rewrit­ ten to limit the scope of what is considered a mandatory topic of bargaining. 11 School Finance Reform — A. Education should receive at least 100 percent net makeup of the property tax loss with replacement revenues from growth in stae revenues and the reallocation of state resources. B Maintain the current balance of taxes between commer­ cial/industrial and residential. C. Sources of revenue should be determined by the legislature and not require a vote of the people to be im­ plemented No plan should go to the voters without a “backup” guarantee for funding D. Any tax or combination of taxes should have the potential for growth and also be considered a stable means of financing education E The revenue sources identified to finance education should be from sources that could be earmarked and guaranteed and calculable poor to April 1 of each year F. Revenue “cash flow” from the state must be distributed throughout the school fiscal year so as to eliminate the need to borrow to cover operating funds 12. An Open Process — The legislature should not vote on any school reform legislation until the specific details of the recommended changes are publicly known for at least >e\en days This will guarantee the opportunity for parents, citizens and educators to share their opinions with legislators Dawne Bell. Sarah Bishop. Misty Blain. Aaron Brill. Tami Bruin. Micheal Cramer. Justin DeBoode. Jeremy Doornbos. Kevin Doyle. Robert Evans. Dean Laansma. Andre Leboeuf. David Liu. Andrew Mathias. Jennifer Matison. Matthew Neason. Daniel Noffke. Lisa Postema. Kimberly Rauschenberger. Angela Rider. Megan Roon, Tara Schweitzer. Matthew Send. Monica Verkerke. Kaye Weaver. Heather Welsh. Heather West. Joshua Woods. Johnna Yoder. Jactyn Zoemer. Honorable .Mention — Matthew Appel. Megan Awtrey, Richard Basarabski. Jacob Blough. Tara Boersma. Mandy Chavis, Joshua Cnossen, Alicia Count, Nathan Deboer. Brian Enders. Thomas Errair. Amber Frost. Starr Garbow. Andrew Hartley. Mary Hesseltine. Jesse Hillman. Pamela Jamison. Audrey Kiel, Monica Kuhtic. Gregory Lawrence. Allison Lesert. Sage Lucas. Christina Mello. Jada Middleton. Lucas Middleton. Carrie Moma. Tybearious Myers. Keith Nelson, Eric Noble. Devin O’Dell. Wanda Pennington. Raneane Poll. Alanc Reinstein, Adam Richardson. Dominick Ronchetti, Richard Rothaar. Thomas Secord, Jennifer Seifert. Jenna Shook. Amy Smith. Joshua Steorts, Elizabeth Stevens. Amanda Stutzman, Paula Sweeney, Ryan Taggart. Tanya Vanderwoude, Amanda Veen. Erica W'alker. Joshua Wert. Scott Willett. Sara Wright. Stephanie Zehr 10th Grade A/A- — Curtis Brinks, Michelle Butler. Traci Camp­ bell. Courtney DeHaan, Leah Dodd, Rene Ellinger, Chritine Hypnar, Kelly Nicholson, Rebecca Singleton. Honor Roll — Joel Bar­ nhill. Martin Bender, Arnie Bergakker, Tarah Beuschel, Brett Bremer, Ethan Buist, Ruth Caton, Sean Crofoot, Shawn Davis. Jennifer Deschoff, Adelaide Devine, Rachel Devormer. Mandi Dewitt. Bradley Enders. Teri Fitch, Tracey funnell, Bruce Higgins, Korinne Hut­ chens, Jill Kelly. Robert Kiel, Andrea Kokmeyer. Abigail Labin, Michelle Merlau, Thaddeus Otto. Maria Parker, Jeremiah Postma. Stephanie Potter. Lance Robertson, Amber Sans, Chanda Wenger Honorable Mention — S. Alexander, Michael Anders. Brian Brewer. Catherine Brooks. Lisa Devries, Amber Eskew, Jason Gearhart, Timothy Hannan. Cynthia Hiler. Paul Jamison. Daniel Kenyon, Angela Keysor. Angela Kuhtic, Melissa Landman. Tiffiny Middleton. Michael Mzorzmski, Andrew Myers. Jared Novak. Katie Polhemus. Ted Reid. James Robertson. Trevor Schut. Dionna Sherman. Samantha Sherman. Adam Smith. Ryan Streeter. Brian Syswerda. Tim Syswerda. Jessica Vanaman. Dwight Wade. Raechelle Walker. Jennifer Webb. Joshua Welton. Amy Wieringa. Benjamin Wiese. Kelly Williams' 11th Grade A/A- — Sarah Allore. Rhonda Hesselink. Laura Nelson. Emily Nicholson, April Scharphorn. Kiley Thaler. Sarah Wisniewski. Honor Roll — Jeremy Anderson. Daniela Bieber. Justin Blake. Gina Boersma. Sarah Brady. Nathan Bundy. Kan Bustraan. Lisa Cash. Randolph Caton. Jason Clin­ ton. Jessica Coe. Christopher DeBlaay. Wendy Dickinson. Eric Griffith. Shanell Haigh. Kevin Holst. Vikki Jansen. Melanie Johnston. Gary Ketchum (Zehr), Christopher Lange. Bonny McMurray. Malisa Merlau. Scott Meyers. Courtney Rich. Timothy Roodvoets. Joy Smith. Brett Suwyn, Amanda Townsend, Jennifer Wier­ inga, Ryan Winchel. Amy Ybema. Honorable Mention — Hillary Blough. Jason Bouma. Andrew Brewer, Rachel Brock, Jennifer Coats, Jen­ nifer Dykstra, Amanda Flier­ man, Jeffery' Frei, Jamie Giar. Angela Gildea. Amber Holcomb, Rebecca Holwerda. Sarah Kaechele. Lisa Lefanty, Matthew Liu. Sarah Matson. Kerri McNees. Justin Mid­ dleton. Penny Minor. Carrie Mugndge. Christina Oaks. Sarah Potter. Sonya Recollet. Karen Richards. Scott Scheib. Kary Schondelmayer. Jamie Smith. Edward Solomon. Aimee Thaler. Jason Wilkins. Bradley Williams, Wendy Wisniewski. Enn Wolverton. Gina Yoder. Ryan Zawierucha. 12th tirade A/A- — Sarah Beute. Steven Buchholtz. Jeremy Hilly, Carrita Ingersoll. Meagan Middleton. Amy Missad. Joshua Parker. Carla Ploeg. Brooke VanElst. Ken­ dra Weatherhead Honor Roll — Katie Curtis, Jeffery Demaagd. Corinne Drake. Chadwick Featherly. Timothy Keizer. Birte Krutz. Steven Matison. Heather Miller. Michael Nelson. Stephanie Pennington. James Ramey. Deanna Reed. Timothy Rothhaar. Sarah Turner. Manda Waldeck. Michell Wellman, Jeanna Willard. Honorable Mention — Jason Bardwell. Katie Berg. Sonya Christiansen. James Cole. Michele Evans. Olga Grabowska. Bntt Haraburda. Shelly Hams. Jennifer Head. Glen Hess. Richard Hiler. Jeremy Hoff. James Holes. Charlyne Jandse. Jennifer Kidder. Bridget Loftus. Michael Marble. Michele Nicholas. Amanda Osborne. Mark Overbcek. Michael Sarver. Jay me Schut. Jason Secord. Robert Seger Thomas Sines. April Smith Stacey Streeter. Jesse Strzyzewski. Aimee Taggart Jason Tutsch. Darter VanElst. Kiley Webster Alison W'erkema, William West. Carrie Williamson. Correction The Thomapple Kellogg High School Honor Roll published last week should have listed Sarah Jarman. Jen­ nifer Lewis. Jaime Strater and Katie Zoemer as 12th grade honor roll students BINGO Amencan Lepofl Rost >305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 iiiiiiijriiih^^aii^^.»^«inn^Triiiii �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 14, 1993 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School ‘honor roll’ 8th Grade All A’s — Coreen Barber, Lindsay Bremer, Anne-Mane Hart, Jason McClure. Nathan Schmitz, Lucas Weatherhead. David Beckering. Krista DeMaagd. Dan Kokmeyer. Holly Pitt, Rachel Wade. Evelyn Bird. Mandy Demck. Kammie Kollar. Monique Rodriquez, Robert Walker. B Honor Roll — Alison Aten, Brian Bergakker. Robert Bishop, Traci Brower. Ryan Cameron. Holly Clin­ ton, Mana Cook, Autumn Crofoot. Lisa Decker. Aman­ da Dykstra. Melissa Fowler. Nicholas Galloup. Michael Hall, Sara Hillman, Lucas Holwerda. Stacey I de ma. Ryan Kimmel. Kame Kollar. Morgan Leep. Sacony Matousek. Alex Mid­ dleton. Ken Middleton. Tif­ fany Nicholson. Jeremy Otto. Nathan Pranger. Bethany Raber. David Rick. Lindsey Robertson. Kristin Saurer. Lisa Schreiner. Betsy Steensma. Kileen Thomas. Barb Truer. Amanda Vander Woude. Craig Waldeck. Jessica Wiersum. Tom Winslow, Bernadette Azzarelia, Trisha Beuschel. Kelli Bnce, Rachel Buist. Tammy Cargill. Eric Clover-Wadel. Sarah Cordts. Jessica Davis. Andrea Deschof. Kevin Ellis. Bobbi Frazer. Stephen George. Rebekah Hartley. Jodi Hoffman. Jennifer Huber. Tim Johnson. Melissa Kline. Jamie Kooiman. Jessica Lucas. Angela Mc­ Queen, Dawn Medaris, Brooke Mulder. Allesse Nichols. Brian Ploeg. Jason Preslar. David Ramey. Rebecca Rider. Joshua Robin­ son. Bill Schilthroat. Hollie Shepard. Laura Stolsonburg. Nicholas Timmer. Kris Utley. Jill Van Dyke. Noah Wenger. Aaron Wiese. Rebecca Worth. Ken Babcock. Doug Bierens. Lance Brinks. Holly Byars. Brad Clark. Bridget Cook. Dendel Craver. Mike DeBlaay, Jennifer Doyle, Adam Erway. Austin Frisbie, Julie Giar. Stephanie Higgins. Will Holmes. Loretta Hun­ B Honor Roll — Jason chell Henning. Maryanna Albaugh. James Bedrick. Hoeksma. Sara Huff. Joshua Alison Carter. Sally Chris­ Ike Andrea Kelly. Rachel tiansen. Jaimelyn DeBruin. Susan Dorsey . Kerri Enyart. Krikke. Corey Lucas. Brian Jeremy Fowler. Miso Glavan. McKeown. Melanic Michael Hayes. Andrew Meekhof. Jamie Nausieda, Hillman. Brooke Holzhausen. Rachel Patterson. Jamie Scott Huntington. Ben Jones. Roemer. Jason Schweitzer. Katie Kimmel. Ryan Jennifer Tobin. Paul Wade. Lenartz, Alica Matson. Amy Wiersum. Shannon Nicole Medaris. Carly Zoet. Jason Baragar. Andrea Mulder. Kristen Overbeek. Bnan Reaser. Kevin Schultz. Bucher. Drew Chamberlain. Amy David. Ashleigh Adam Smith. Jamie Wachtor. Tim Whitney . David William­ DeVormer. Amber Dutcher. son. Matthew Alvarez. Stacey Daniel Finkbeiner. Ashley Bergakker. Kirsten Carver. Gentry . Larissa Hannebohn. Tabitha Curths. Erin Rvan Hesselink. Lvnda Deschoff. Ryan Drogowski. Holes. Michael Hull. Gwen Robert Feenstra. Robert See honor roll Page 5 Furgeson. Brenda Hale. Mit­ tington. Scott Kathmann. Jason Klinge. Keasha Kotrba. Sara Lucas Janine McWhinney. Ben Meekhof. Brian Mutschler. Jared Otto. Mike Pott. Anya Prichard. Kimberly Richards. Jamie Robbins. Spencer Romph. Chad Schondelmayer. Jason Siebesma. Joshua Sturm. Stacy Toren. Leslie Valk. Erik Vernon. Steven Wiersma. Ryan W illard. Min­ dy Worst. 7th Grade All A’s — Jennifer Herring. Nicole Jonker-Slayton, Nathan LaVoie. Bryan Jahnke. Liz Runals. Erica Johnston. Jennifer Laansma. Garrett Weatherhead. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a.m., 11:00a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY............................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services.......9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School.......................... 9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service........................ 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 69M252 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided during both services. "Set an example In speech in lite, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director , 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a m. Sunday School............................... 1115 a m. Evening Worship Service................ 6 00 p m. YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass........................... 5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday Mass..................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 111 Church Street .and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................ 9 30 am Sunday Mommg Aorship....................... 10 30 a.m Sunday Evening Worship..........................600 p m. Wed Midwee* Prayer A &t>ie Study.......700 pm te. A warn Doosor sastor Steve Joason rod* Aaskr ‘Ae.oonevMuse Dr. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School................. 9:30 am. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 am. Worship Service............. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-6167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH "The Church where everybody is socnebody. “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School......................... 10 00 a.m Morning Worship...................... 11.OO a.m. Evening Worship 600 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 00,6:00 Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning services. 891-8028 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services....... 8:30 or I Sunday Morning Worship Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Sunday Evening Service.............................................6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night’’ 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adults. High (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m School Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. For information call: 891-8119 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. James Cusack Peace Reformed Church Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middleville Worship......................11 00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Old tUintr ^rtljndist (Ohurcli 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................10:00a m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7 00 p.m. Royle Ballard, Pastor - 868-6437 - St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship............... 8:30 a m. Sunday School............................. 9 45 a m Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerlce 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worthip 10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Wednesday ■ Family Night” 6:00 p.m. Inipnmg, Posimt, Relet ant, lotfid The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School. Sunday........................... 10:00 a.m Morning Worship.. .11 00 a m Evening Worship.......... 6.00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship.......... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 14, 1993 I Page 5 Bowne Center Methodist plans Hive nativity’ Saturday Dec. 18 More than 50 church people will participate in the Bowne Center United Methodist Chruch's annual live nativity from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Dec 18. Now in its eighth year, the free “drive through” nativity scene features not only live actors, but also live animals, except for the camel, said church member Gerri Craig. Bowne Center Methodist is located at the comer of 84th Street and Alden Nash (M-50). Visitors to the nativi­ ty scene should enter from the 84 th Street drive. After driving through, guests are invited to enjoy cof­ fee. cookies and hot chocolate in the church’s fellowship hall The Bowne Center church has served the area for about 130 years, and this year another historic Bowne Center building also will be open as part of the pre-Chnstmas event. Visitors to the nativity also can tour the newly restored Ladies Aid Hall, located just north of the church. Decked out for Christmas, the museum will be open Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m. The old hall opened its doors last summer as the Bowne Center Historical Museum after extensive restoration by the Bowne Township Historical Society. Members will be on hand Saturday to greet guests who would enjoy seeing the ar­ tifacts now on display. ‘Ten Thousand Hallelujahs’ to be performed locally Dec. 18-19 “Do you believe in Christmas?” is the question posed by 82-year-old Mary Snyder, the main character in the music dramatization. * ‘Ten Thousand Hallelujahs .'' This production will be presented by the First Baptist Church of Middleville. 5075 N. Middleville Road, in two performances, one on Satur­ day, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. and the other on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Thornapple Kellogg choral concert set for Dec. 19 The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School and High School choirs will combine to present a holiday concert on Monday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m.. in the high school auditorium. The choirs will sing music of the season and other light ■elections. The middle school choir is directed by Mary Weaver; the high school choir and “T’s Kompany.” a small select organization, is directed by Duane Thatcher The choirs will combine to close the concert with 140 voices singing “Rockin’ the Baby’’ and “Born This Night.” The concert is free of charge. An energetic lady. Snyder can not help but share with everyone that she meets, her joy of Christmas. This joy of Christmas dramatically changes the hearts and lives of those who hear it. Snyder is just one of the characters in “Ten Thousand Hallelujahs. ” Joining the full drama, will be a 35-voice choir. The hour long pro­ gram. which consists of the drama intertwined with music, includes excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah.” There will also be a nursery provided on both nights for children through age 3, and refreshments after each per­ formance. Tickets are needed, but are available at no cost. For more information and free tickets, call 795-9726. Amy Dykstra. Crystal Giordani, Joseph Johnson. Daniel Kiel, Kevin Lee, Nolan Miklusicak, Rebecca Nicholson, Sarah Schut, Bradley Schuck, Aaron Smith, Darla Stutzman. Shane Totten, Julie Weaver. Eric Bender. Douglas Blocksma, Dana Cosgrove. Kristen Foote, Tamber Galloup. Brian Hannan. Brendan Hula, david Kiel. Shayna Neason. Nicholaus Parrott, Terri Schondelmayer. Justin Sher­ man, Chad Wachtor. Peter Baker, Susan Beckering. Marc Carter, Jennifer Davis. Jeremiah Donker. Jessica Erway. Thomas Haynes. Drew Kennedy, Sarah Knauss. Benjamin Lucas. Ashley Moore, Danielle Quinsenberry. Allyson Scott. Angela Simon. April Smith. Amanda Swain. Zachery Truer. Stacey Willemstein. Justin Benner. Nicole Bouwens, Mike DeBlaay, Zachary George. Tim Hin­ ckley. Nicolas Hutchens. Enn Martin. Michael Nichols, Joshua Porritt. Adam Seifert. Manna Slachter. Elizabeth STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel in Akron. Ohio. The church is located at 314 E. Main St. For more information, call 795-9030. Leighton church plans service for Christmas eve The Leighton United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Friday Dec. 24. Other holiday season ac­ tivities at the church will include: A Men With Vision breakfast at 7:30 a m. Satur day. Dec. 18; a Youth Christmas program at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 19; and an Advent “Wrap & Assemble” party at 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 20. in the gym. CALEDONIA Christian Reformed Church On M-37 at 100th Street Pastor Jerry Van ()ytn We invite you to make this Christmas Special. Come Celebrate Christmas with us! Christmas Candlelight Service Sunday, December 19 at 6:00 P.M. Come sing the "Carols of Christmas" and hear the Choir tell of the Savior’s birth in beautiful song. Wagner. Casey Barton, Tif­ fany Beuschel, Holly Corson, Jason Delille, William Drew, Amanda Froehlke Alecia Holst. Philip Kenyon, Rachel Kuipers. Brian Mello, Laura Newton, Ambert Scott, Lucas Slagel, Joshua Strait. Jeremy Totten, Carrie Vanveghel. Hannah Yeazel. Spend Christmas morning in joyful worship remem­ bering the birth of the Christ Child. Begin the New Year with God Sunday morning at 9:30 A.M. Jan 2 FRIENDSHIP Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Celebrate the birth of Christ thru music and drama. 11:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24th 9 a.m. Christmas Day Service a... Peace Reformed Church Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 special Christmas Eve Mid­ night Mass will take place. Father Francisco Radecki has been the church pastor since July of this year. He was formerly the chaplain of Also Cull us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. k New vinyl siding has been put up at Most Holy Rosary Church in Middleville, replacing the old. weathered wood siding. In January 1990. the church moved into the 126-year-old building that originated as a Baptist church and later became a city hall for a number of years. Since mov­ ing into the building, parishioners have concen­ trated their efforts in fixing up and beautifying the inside of the church. This year it was decided that the outside of the building would get a face-lift as well. Masses are said in Latin every Sunday at 4 p.m. and a Join us on Saturday, December 25 at 10:00 A.M. HONOR ROLL, continued from Page 4 — Jeurink, Kerri Kempema, Alicia Lee. Sarah Mabee, Robin McMurray, Melissa Minor, Amy Olczak, Scott Ploeg, Courtney Rouselie, Sarah Scott, Nathan Venton. Chris Wellman, Gwen Williams. 6th Grade All A’s — Brian Bishop. Elizabeth Hillman, Breyne Middleton. Ryan Smith, Brandon Willard. Erica Carter. Matthew Pullen. John Zuidersma. Annie Cnossen. Amanda Hirons, Kerry Rickert. Tara Tasma. Kelly Bremer. Julia Cordts, Lindsey VanAman. Amber Harthy, Christine McKee. Alexander Sevald. Rebecca Thompson. Rachel Brinks. Nathan Nofsinger, Daniel Warner. B Honor Roll — Allison Belson. Sarah Be re nds. Jason Brower. Payshence Erb. Ran­ di Sue Frisbie. Adam Gravelyn. Matthew Hopewell. Jill Kearney. Joshua Mosey. Jenny Olczak. Jessica Schantz. Jamie Shaf­ fer. Jenifer Thompson. Amy Baker. Jenelle Batdorff. Lisa Brock. Nicole Craven. Michael DeWitt. Middleville church renovated, will hold Christmas Eve Midnight mass > 6950 Cherry Valley Rd., Middleville �i J , * . j | Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 14. 1993 Third TI features new speakers, same message Third annual Caledonia High School Teen Institute is Jan. 22 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer While faces will be differ­ ent, the message hasn't changed. This year's CHS Teen Institute will still promote the idea that kids don't need drugs and alcohol to solve their problems, or to have fun. Now in its third year, the CHS version of Teen Institute is back by popular demand. This year, however, it will be held Saturday. Jan. 22, kick­ ing off the winter semester in­ stead of getting wedged into the busy fall season. Registration will begin after the Christmas holidays, with the entire day's activities, plus meals, snacks and a T-shirt, costing $10. This year’s TI Steering Committee and the group of IS Teen leaders planning the day have tried to incorpo­ rate some new ideas while hanging on to the activities the students said they enjoyed most. “We have a new keynote speaker, and we have a new group coming in as a motivator’ and energizer in the morning," said CHS staff member Nanci Moore, who is helping coordinate this year's event. "We also have some new activities for the kids to try, like country line dancing and volleyball. "But were bringing back many of the kids favorites, like karate, and ARC will be back to perform in the after­ noon," she said, referring to the contemporary rock group, which incorporates a "drugfree" message with its music. Moore said the day will fol­ low a similar format as in past years, with registration begin­ ning at 8 a m., followed by a "wake-up call" from a Grand Rapids improvisational group called "CPR." "They’ll be our energizers for the day," Moore said. "They're fun and will get things moving for us. They BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS MAINSTREEI MIDDLEVILLE^ • ANTIQUES • . CoieciWM • • Papertud •S.ip« Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 come highly recommended by some of our kids who have seen them before." The key note speaker this year will be recovering drug addict O.J. Anderson from Ann Arbor Besides the guest speakers and groups, the day will fea­ ture workshops on topics such as dating and relationships, friendships, drugs and the law, and other areas CHS students have indicated they would like to talk about. Students also can learn about new ways to have fun without drugs and alcohol by sampling activities called "natural highs." One of the most popular parts of TI, the "highs" offer students a wide range of activities, from music to sports, and from Tshirt painting to hair styling. Both the workshops and the natural highs will be overseen by area experts. The students also will meet several times throughout the day in small "core groups," where they can get to know other students better, discuss what they've been hearing about, and just have fun. The day includes lunch and dinner, both funded by the Caledonia School Board. Plenty of snacks also will be on hand, thanks to local busi­ nesses and CHS parents, who also help with registration and serving meals. A dance from 8 to 11 p m. will round out the day. "Were still finalizing our Start Your New Year Right ...in a NEW HOME! True Value Homes has a dozen lovely new homes to choose from, that range from cozy to spacious to suit your needs. Prices Start At Only... s22,90000 WITH PAYMENTS AS LOW AS... $192°° MONTH* Why Wait? (•Plus lot rent) ,------ CALL SANDRA AT: ------------- — TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes 812 RIVER BEND LANE MIDDLEVILLE TK Students of the Month selected The following young people were selected as Students of the Month for November at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (first row, from left) Angela Rider, Torah Beuschel, Aimee Taggart, (second row) Wendy Dickinson, Cheryl Blom. Devin O'Dell Mandy Waldeck; (third row) Tracey Funnell, Jamie Foster, Randy Middleton, Char Janose; (fourth row) Joel Appel, Ryan Ritsema, Steve Buchholtz and Starr Garbow. plans," Moore said, "But we’re hoping for another successful year." Caledonia High School s I I I first TI was held in October f 1991 with 105 students hear­ ing former Mr. Universe Peter Nielsen deliver the keynote speech about the dangers of substance abuse. Last year, 150 students attended, with I Olympic gold medalist Steve Fraser the keynote speaker. In both years, CHS students gave the program high marks. Teen Institute, however, is not a Caledonia idea, but a na­ tion-wide program initiated by teenagers concerned about substance abuse among their peers. Michigan students at­ tending a 1983 Washington D.C. conference saw the Ohio Teen Institute model and brought the idea home with them. Michigan State University hosted the first Teen Institute in this state the following year. The success of local pro­ grams like Caledonia's de­ LaVerne and Leola Hewitt of Woodland observed pends keeping the cost of at­ their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 11 tending as low as possible They were honored on Dec. 5 with a luncheon through the donation of reception at the County Gavel Restaurant in Char­ volunteer time and lotte. contributions of food and The reception was hosted by their children, Tom money. Moore said she would and Sherie Hewitt of Charlotte, and Ken and Carol like to hear from parents who Hewitt and Jim and Lou Ann Apsey of Woodland. They could bake cookies to serve have six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. during the day. Guests came from Kentucky, Maryland, Lansing, Anyone interested in con­ Grand Ledge, Hastings, Woodland, Lake Odessa, tributing cookies, time, talent Charlotte, Leslie, Onondaga, Rives Junction, Lowell, or funds to Teen Institute Rockford, Sidney, Olivet, Ionia, Saranac, Nashville. should call Moore at the high Vermontville, Sunfield and Middleville. school, 891-8129. Hewitts celebrated golden anniversary West Choir presents their winter concert The second- and thirdgraders at West Elementary School in Middleville will present a winter music pro­ gram al 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. The program will be held in the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium. There will be four groups singing winter and Christmas songs like “Frosty the Snowman. ' “Up on the Housetop.” and “That’s What I W ant for Christmas. " Prior to the concert, the Playground Improvement Group (PIG) will hold a pizza dinner from 6 to 7 p.m to raise money to help fund addi- Congratulations , to T.K. HONOR ROLL STUDENTS Each of you has done a fine job! From the... THORNAPPLE KELLOGG EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FITNESS FOR YOU Held at Page Elementary SCHEDULE MO\ S35 lor 10 Ch****. improvements �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 14, 1993 / Page 7 Obituaries Robert V. Count----------------------------DELTON - Robert V. Count, 45, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 1993, at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Count was bom on June 13, 1948 in Hastings, the son of Lyle Count and Barbara (Powers) Herndon. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomappk Kellogg High School, graduating in 1966. He was married to Rose Mary Cool on April 10, 1971 in Hastings. He was employed at E.W. Bliss for 17 years and Hastings Equipment Company for 10 yean as a Machinist. He was in the Army and served in Vietnam. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Count Mr. Count is survived by his wife, Rose Mary; daughter, Sarah L. Count; son, Jason R. Count both at home; his mother, Barbara Herndon of Shelbyville; three sisters, Patricia fDcWayne) Thompson of Hastings, Nancy (Bill) Browne of Middle­ ville, Joyce (Bruce) Gibbs of New York; three brothers, Thomas (Page) Count of Virgi­ nia Beach, Virginia, Dan (Donna) Count of Hastings, Charles (Kathy) Count of Delton; his in-laws, James and Dorothy Coot Tom and Beckie Reed, James Coot Rodney Cool and Steve and Lory Biermacher; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, December 10 at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapet with Chap­ lain Carla M. Smith officiating. Burial Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sarah and Jason Education Fund. Alice M. Neubecker Alice M. Neubecker, 93, passed away Sunday, December 5, 1993 at Villa Elizabeth in Grand Rapids. She was bom on May 3, 1900 in Cadillac to Levi Hills and Lillian Drake Hills. She was a Tavern owner. She was married to Stephen L. Neubecker who died in Decem­ ber 1971. Mrs. Neubecker is survived by her children: Fred and Dorothy Neubecker of Cascade, Edith Neubecker of Florida, John and Grace Neubecker of Freeport; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great­ great grandchild; sister, Madge in Florida. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, December 8 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father James C. Cusack cele­ brant. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Beatrice R. Wiltzer-------------------------MIDDLEVILLE -Beatrice R Wiltzer, 75, passed away Monday, December 6, 1993 at home. Mrs. Beatrice Ruth Wiltzer was bom on March 1, 1918 at Wcare Township, Hart, the daughter of Charles and Mattie (Mills) Greiner. She was raised near Hart and attended Cargil School in Hart. She was married to Rhine Wiltzer on March 18, 1941. Mrs. Wiltzer was a devoted Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia. Mrs. Wiltzer is survived by her husband, Rhine Wiltzer; three daughters, Jeanne (Wyatt) Neil of Caledonia, Linda (Dr. G. Neal) Kay of Birmingham, Alabama, Mariellen (John) Waldron of Excelsior, Minneso­ ta; one son, Gerald (Amy) Wilt­ zer of Alto; six grandsons; two sisters, Agnes Glover of Hart, Jane (Junior) Beckwith of Hart; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial was offered Thursday, December 9 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia, with Reverend Father James C. Cusack as Cele­ brant Burial at Gaines Cemet­ ery. Scripture service was Wednesday, December 8. Rosary was recited Thursday, December 9 prior to Mass. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville FREE Market Analysis How much is your home worth? Thinking of selling or buying? Call me for a free market analysis. You may not know me by name or by company, but many of your friends and neighbors KEVIN MEATON, GRI. CRS BA: Marketing, MSU Serving Gun Lake Middleville Wayland Caledonia i Delton Office: 1 800-241 5253 Home: (616) 795-7274 “VISION USA"applications to be taken in January Local doctor to sponsor free eye care program J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia optometrist Richard J. Choryan is the area optometrist who works with the American Optometric Association to sponsor free eye care for low-income working families who lack health insurance. VISION USA is a non­ profit charitable program de­ veloped by AOA optometrists who will provide free basic eye health and vision care ser­ vices to working families who otherwise could not obtain it. According to VISION USA, an estimated 10 to 15 million working people in the U.S. need eye care, but cannot afford the insurance or the cost of the services. Because they do hold jobs, however, they often "fall between the cracks" of both government Freeze your baked goods for the holidays— Planning to do any baking for the Christmas holiday? Consider avoiding the lastminute rush by doing your baking ahead and then freez­ ing the baked goods. Even though there really is no substitute for freshly prepared baked goods, many things can be satisfactorily frozen well in advance of the holidays. Among them are yeast breads, cakes, cookies and pies. Yeast Breads — for best results, freeze freshly baked bread or rolls as soon as they have cooled to room temperature. Plain yeast breads can be stored for as long as 11 months, whereas products like pecan rolls can be kept for about six months. Thaw yeast breads in their original wrappings at room temperature. Cakes — Most cakes freeze well — unfrosted cakes freeze a little better than frosted cakes. Use a standard recipe, bake as directed, cool and freeze immediately. Thaw in original wrapping at room temperature unless the cake is frosted or filled. Then it should be thawed in the refrigerator for best results. Frosted cakes are handled more easily if they are frozen before wrapping, and if they are unwrapped before thaw­ ing. Boiled icings, sevenminute icing and custard fill­ ings do not freeze well. Cookies — Cookies freeze well baked or unbaked. Cool baked cookies thoroughly before packaging for the freezer. Thaw baked cookies in wrapping for few minutes at room temperature if desired. Thin cookies do not require thawing. Cookie dough is easier to package and lakes less freezer than baked cookies. For example, you can shape refrigerator cookie dough into a roll, package it and then freeze Latter you can slice and bake it as soon as it comes from the freezer. For drop cookies, pack the dough in freezer containers, seal and freeze Thaw the dough at room temperature until it can be handled easily Drop spoonful size dollops onto cookie sheets and bake as directed Cookies can be stored from six to 12 months. See Baited goods. Page 9 and private medical assistance programs. Applications for VISION USA services are accepted in Michigan only during the month of January. During that month, appli­ cants in the Caledonia and Middleville areas either can call the toll-free number at 1800-766-4466 or pick up an application form at Choryan’s office, located at 133 E. Main in Caledonia. No phone applications are accepted or application forms distributed after January. Participating optometrists do not decide who qualifies for the program. Eligible patients will be no­ tified by mail of the op­ tometrist in their area who will provide a free compre­ hensive eye exam at the doc­ tor’s office. If glasses are needed, a small fee will be charged to handle lab processing. If the patient needs glasses, a complete pair of single vision glasses will cost only $19, and bi-focals only $28. For an individual to be eli­ gible for Vision USA benefits: • One member of the familymust be employed. • The family must not be covered by government or private health insurance. • Eye exams must not have been performed in the past year. • The household income must not exceed an estab­ lished level based on house­ hold size. VISION USA began in 1985 as a pilot project in Kentucky. It quickly was adopted in other states, including Michigan. The first Coca-Cola 2 2 Liter Bottle + dep. Christmas... Gift Wrap 25 sq. ft.. 30” Wide Musical Christmas Cards Bows 25 Asst. Colors O Coke □ 12 Packs 95* 89* Tags 16 Ct 79c Ss32% ■TV nationwide VISION USA pro­ gram was held in 1991, and since then, about 8,000 AOA members have provided free eye care to nearly 80,000 people. Choryan. who has worked in the program for the last two years, has served about 30 eli­ gible area families during that time. 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Sun 8 am 10 pm □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□a �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 14, 1993 Rotarians sell sauces as special fundraiser J-Ad Graphics News Service' A box of Chadalee Farms sauces will make great stocking staffers just in time for Christmas or arc perfect as that small gift for someone you want to remember at holiday time. That's what Middleville Rotarian Gina Hackett says about the boxes the Rotary club is selling to raise funds to repair an ambulance. All of the Middleville Rotarians are selling the creamy horseradish, cocktail sauce, bacon dressing, parmesan cheese/Italian dressing to help raise funds for the ambulance which the club will donate to the people of Belize. Many non-Rot an an s from Middleville are also helping with donated parts, material or labor to put the ambulance in good repair before it takes the trip to Belize. What started as a commitment to support an elementary school in an impoverished country has become an emotional attachment for several members, especially Hackett and Judy Sloan, who have visited the small country four times. At each visit the commitment goes deeper, and the Middleville Rotary, along with many other Rotary clubs in Michigan, sends more and more things to help "their" schools. In the process now of repairing the ambulance they will drive 3,000 miles to give to the people of Belize, the club members are encouraging those who would like to support the effort to contact any Middleville Rotarian, or stop at the Middleville Branch of the Hastings City Bank, or the State Bank of Caledonia in Middleville to purchase a box of sauces. Rotary District 6360 recently sent 54 tons of school supplies to be distributed to the 44 schools the clubs in the district have adopted. An October, 1992 caravan sported 13 vehicles, including ambulances and school buses, which arrived in Belize on Nov. 2 of that year. Sloan and Hackett were on that trip and will again be part in the next caravan. Nine vehicles from various parts of southern Michigan are already lined for the next trip to Belize, Hackett said. AREA LUNCH MENUS David Timm selected Rotary ‘Student of the Month’ Senior David Timm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Timm of Middleville, was selected as the * ‘ Rotary Student of the Month" for November at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Demonstrating excellence in band, drama, service and leadership were major criteria for nomination. Future plans include the beginning of a theater major at Grand Rapids Community College. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle Lake Wednesday, Dec. 15 Hamburg w/bun. french fries, food bar Thursday , Dec. 16 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy. roll, food bar. Friday, Dec. 17 Goulash, potato bar w/toppings, bread sticks, food bar. Monday. Dec. 20 Start of Christmas Vacation. FOOD BAR Salad bar, fruits, veg.. PB&J sandwich, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Dutton and Dutton Christian Lunch David Timm Wednesday, Dec. 15 Hamburg w/bun. french fries, peaches, milk. Thursday , Dec. 16 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, w/gravy. mixed fruit, roll, milk. Friday, Dec. 17 Burrito, com, pears, milk. Monday , Dec. 20 Start of Christmas Vacation. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday , Dec. 15 Deluxe Hamburg w/bun. french fries, fruit choice, milk. Thursday, Dec. 16 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy or french fries, fruit choice, roll, milk. Friday, Dec. 17 Burrito, com or french fries, fruit choice, milk Monday, Dec. 20 Start of Christmas Vacation. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Meal Deal Menu Wednesday , Dec. 15 Turkey club sandwich, french fries. Vita pup, milk. Thursday, Dec. 16 Chicken fajita, french fries, Vita Pup, milk. Friday, Dec. 17 Itza pizza, french fries, Vita Pup, milk, potato bar. Monday, Dec. 20 Start of Christmas Vacation. Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 15 Hamburg w/bun. french fries, peaches, milk. Thursday, Dec. 16 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy, mixed fruit, roll, milk. Friday. Dec. 17 Burrito, com. pears, milk. Monday, Dec. 20 Start of Christmas Vacation. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle Lake Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Dec. 15 Breakfast pizza, juice or fruit, milk. Thursday. Dec. 16 Hot oatmeal, juice, or fruit, milk. Friday. Dec. 17 Pop tart, string cheese, juice or fruit, milk. Mon das. Dec. 20 Start of Christmas Vacation TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Dec. 13-17 — Food drive McFall through Middle School, food distributed by area churches and LOVE. Inc. Middle School student council Holiday Dollar store. Dec. 14 — Holiday Shop at McFall, eve. hrs.: 6:30-8:30 p.m Zero Day at McFall. Gingerbread houses for 2nd grade at West. Page craft day for 4th graders. (P.E.T sponsored). 9th grade vision retesting. P.E.T. meeting at McFall library. 7 p.m. Mr. Rich once again shares books with us (for a Christmas gift, perhaps?). Refreshments and door prizes. Dec. 16 — P.I.G. Pizza dinner from 6-7 p.m. at H.S. Cafeteria. West Winter Program in Auditorium at 7 p.m. (Parents have your children there by 6:30). Page 5th graders have their craft day (P.E.T. sponsored) Middle School Stu dent of the Month reception. High School male teachers vs. (Non-basketball team) Senior males. Also penny collection day and shorts day at the high school Dec. 17 — Cap Day at Page. Middle School dance. 7-9:30 p.m. High School "press-Down Day.” Dec. 19 — High School Holiday Concert presented by the Vocal Music students in auditorium Dec. 20 — McFall M-W Christmas parties Dec. 21 — Elementary class parlies. Dec. 22 — Middle School roller skating or movie activity. High School: Hat day and wear green or red day Last day of school. Looing Ahead... Winter break Dec. 23-Jan. 2 Return to school on Jan. 3rd. Jan. 11 is the first P.E.T. meeting of 1994! ♦*♦♦♦ Teachable Moments... McFall — First graders in Mrs. Meyer’s class have studied octopus. After learning octopus change color when frightened, the children created octopus with various art mediums. "The Greedy Gray Octopus" Big Book is a favorite. A fish mural, resembling the ‘big fish’ in the book "Swimmy” was assembl­ ed by the class and is hanging in the hall. West — Miss Lintz’s 2nd grade thanks the wonderful P E T moms who volunteered to create Christmas presents with us’ for our parents! Page — On Dec. 1st Mrs. Chausow’s and Mrs. Jahnke s classrooms enjoyed a trip to the Michigan State Capitol and Museum. Some quotes from student journals: "I liked looking up in the rotunda and that there were crystals on the lights that took eight hours to clean." (Sean Lenartz) "I learned that the governor only goes in the Senate to address an issue. ” (Rachel Kennicott). "I thought the Historical Museum was fascinating." (Brittany Barber). We all experienced it and were glad for the experience. Mrs. Jahnke's class had much to say in their journals, too "1 learned that our Capitol is the only Capitol with a glass floor.” (Andrea Bouma) "At the museum my favorite was the copper mine." (Christine Dood) "What I liked were the glass panels of all the states in the Senate and the House of Represen tatives chambers!” (Kevin Schmitz) “When you look up in the Capitol, you see stars and that represents the sky. Then E.E Myers designed it, he wanted us to remember the sky.” (Renae Otto). ***** Quote of the Week — The most important political office is that of the private citizen. 'RENTAL FOP ALL roun TEMPORARY HEEDS F Largest Tool box in Town Why Buy it... Rent it! 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There are many lots in Barry County where people can either cut their own or buy already-cut Christmas trees to help continue the holiday spirit. BAKED GOODS, FROM Page 7Pies — Fruit pies can be frozen before or after baking, but it is preferable to bake them after freezing so the bot­ tom crust is less likely to be soggy. Fruit and chiffon pies freeze well, but cream pies, custard pies and meringues do not. Do not cut slits in the top crust of fruit pies that arc Io be frozen before baking. Bake pies while still frozen Cut holes in the upper crust before baking, then bake in a hot oven (450 degrees) for 15 to 20 minutes, and then 350 degrees to complete cooking, or at 400 degrees for the length of time needed to brown the crust and cook the fruit. Pastry may be frozen either baked or unbaked. Use a stan­ dard recipe and prepare crusts as usual. Circles of rolled crust may be separated with two pieces of wax paper before packaging. When needed, thaw and handle as freshly prepaed dough. Baked pie sheets can be frozen, but to prevent crushing, place them in pie tins and freeze. Remove from freezer, freshen by heating in 425 degrees oven for five minutes, add fill­ ing and serve. Graham cracker crusts also freeze well. Be sure to wrap food carefully before freezing to prevent exposure to air and loss of moisture during freez­ ing and storage. Freezer bags, heavy-duty aluminum foil, laminated freezer paper and freezer containers are good materials for freezing. Remember to label your goodies before freezing, especially if you plan to make a variety of baked goods. CHRISTMAS GIFT BOXES 99 ASSORTED 10S CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE FLAVORED BELLS OR BALLS BY PALMER CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAP 7 OZ. 59® 99 CHRISTMAS CARDS SANTA CLASSIC, T1S THE SEASON OR KIDS 50 SO fT BROCK THIN MINTS 69® 6OZ. 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BOTTLES 99c 99c $ 1 049 JL $5" For the Rite Aid Pharmacy near you...call 1-800-4-DRUGSTORES �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 14, 1993 Scott Diment competes nationwide CMS teacher handles the ‘big wheels’ in mountain biking by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was a bad break that began the chain of events that led Scott Diment to shift gears from running to biking. A recreational 5 and 10K runner, Diment suffered a hip and knee injury that took him out of running for fitness. "That's when I got into motorcycle racing." he said. "I used to run nearly every day until I got hurt. When 1 In Caledonia, students see Scott Diment every day In the halls of Caledonia Middle School, where he teaches technology. couldn't run. 1 needed something for recreation, and at first, motorcycle racing was it.” Diment began racing dirt bikes, and from there got into road racing on bicycles, the kind with the skinny tires that can fly down paved surfaces. But he made the switch to mountain bikes with their fat tires in 1990. after the sponsor of his road team asked the team to "demo" mountain bikes in a race at Traverse City. “I ended up winning that race." Diment said. “I bought the bike and us­ ing it. went undefeated the whole season I turned pro the next year. " Since then, the Caledonia Middle School technology teacher has raced in about 61 races and recorded 38 top five finishes. Of these. 10 were firsts. Di ment now races throughout Michigan and the Midwest, but also has raced his mountain bike in Califor­ nia. Utah. Florida. Colorado and Vermont. Anywhere there are moun­ tain tracks to ride. "A course is about 25-32 miles long, up and down hills," he explained. “They are lap races, and they involve a lot of climbing and descending, often on Scott Diment has competed nationwide in mountain bike racing. Here, he races over rough terrain on Mammoth Mountain in California, at an elevation of about 10,000 feet. cross country ski trails." The pace is as rugged as the course’s terrain, Diment said. “It’s an all-out effort from start to finish, much like runn­ ing a marathon, but there are no team tactics. There’s no sitting back in the pack and resting. “You do learn to pace yourself, but there are always many variables in each race, depending on the terrain you’re riding. "A lot of times I’ve gone out too hard at the beginning and just ‘blown up’ physical­ ly, with nothing left to finish well,” he said. “Other times. I’ve paced myself well so I could finish strong." Diment said he trains by us­ ing a heart-rate monitor, and follows a weekly routine to keep in shape. The races themselves usually are on Sundays, he said. "Monday is a recovery day," he explained, "and Fri­ day also is a ‘rest’ day. On Mondays. I usually take a long easy ride on a road bike, and I keep my heart rate below a set rate." Tuesdays usually brings a harder ride, “but not allout." also on a road bike. "On Wednesdays. I just kill myself. I warm up with a ZD-minute time trial and then I run a 45-minute session of one-minute intervals when I race has hard as I can. so that every fifth minute I'm going all out.” Diment then switches to a mountain bike for his Thurs­ day session, which he describ­ ed as a "medium effort" for one or two hours "Friday I don’t work out. except at golf.” he grinned. Then on Saturdays, he takes a hard short ride, no longer than 30 minutes, to get his heart rate up. "I’m careful not to do too much that day," he added. While most of the time he rides alone, Diment said he does enjoy an occasional workout with Mark Kramer of Middleville, a Thornapple Kellogg graduate, who Di­ ment described as one of the top riders in the state. He said that mountain bik ing is growing in popularity, and added that it is one of the only biking sports that started in the U.S. and spread to See Mountain biking. Page 11 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 1246 Peets Rd., Middleville. Ml 49333 DEB FREY, OWNER - 616-948-2768 Save on Your Auto and Homeowners Insurance With CITIZENS BEST. If you belong to a qualified retirement association, you may be eligible for special group discounts on your auto and homeowners insurance with CITIZENS BEST from Citizens Insurance Company. CITIZENS BEST is a special group insurance program for mature adults. Ernie and Lulu Harwell are among 275,(XX) policyholders who arc saving with CITIZENS BEST. Call us today to see if you qualify for these savings. J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Our biggest concern is you. 497 Arlington St (M 37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 14, 1993 I Page 11 HWI * HWI • HWI * HWI * HWI • HWI • HWI Makita... £ S A Great Gift to Give or to Keep It's All The Power You Need! S 3 S $5777 Tom Stolsonburg 3 Darren Van Elst Two TK students honored by tech center Thornapple Kellogg High School seniors Tom Stolsonburg (machine metals) and Darren Van Elst (residential construction) were chosen as "Students of the Month" at the Kent Coreer/Technical Center. This recognition includes both at­ titude and skill achievement as criteria for nomination. MOUNTAIN BIKING , Europe. “It’s even supposed to be a sport in the 1996 Olympics,” hie said. For professional riders, there are eight or nine na­ tionally recognized races for points in national standings. Diment said, adding that Michigan has its own point series. But you don’t have to be in­ to professional racing to enjoy the sport, he emphasized. “It’s a great way to keep fit, and there’s not the stress on hips, knees and ankles that you get in running,” he said. And except for the initial cost of the bike itself, he pointed out, it’s a relatively cheap sport for competition or recreation. A good bike will run about $400 for the “entry-level” rider, though a top-of-the-line bike will cost anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000, he said. A rider also should pur­ chase a helmet and probably gloves and cycling shorts, and he or she can add shoes and even a cycling jersey. ‘‘Cross-country gear is from Page 10 designed for comfort rather than lots of protection," he explained. “But those downhill racers need the padded pants and full-arm jerseys for protec­ tion. A fall on pavement is nasty While it’s designed for cross country riding, the mountain bike can be used on the road. too. Diment said that the great thing about mountain biking is that it’s a sport for all ages and accommodates all levels of competition needs. “I gave my first bike to my 64-year-old dad, who’s still riding it,” Diment said, but he cautioned that as with any sport, a person should always get checked by his or her doc­ tor before getting into it. Interested riders can find applications to join the Na­ tional Off-Road Bicycle Association (NORBA) at bike shops. “You must have an associa­ tion license to race in the na­ tional races,” he said. “But the series of races here in Michigan does not re­ quire a NORBA license, and those schedules are at bike shops, too.” While he continues to stay in training. Diment said he may take a year off from the racing circuit. “You need to get away from that intensity for a while or you bum out," he said. He also is finishing his master's degree in technology education at Western Michigan University besides teaching full time at CMS. “But I’ll get back into it again in another year, and I hope to continue to race in more out-of-state races.” He ended the 1993 Michigan winter point series in sixth place, even though he only got to race in about 60 percent of the races. He said he loves the cross­ country competition. “It’s really a great sport. The best part for me is just flying through the woods as fast I can on a tight, singletrack trail, throwing my weight into every comer, just on the edge of going out of control. “That’s the experience that keeps me in it.” 3/8" Variable Speed Reversing Drill. Double insulated. 2.7A hi-tech motor. Reversing switch & locking button. 307319/6404(1-5) up your holidays. Come to the place where it’s always sunny... 3 $4377 $8975 Variable Speed Jigsaw. Adjustable base design allows bevel cutting up to 45° right or left. 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Double insulated. jmmi «5i«u-4) 3 3O74O8-5OO7N 8(1-2) Let us $6495 3 Ei * 5 325440 B04550in­ * Sale ends Saturday, December 18, 1993 Caledonia Hardware 9960 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD on M-37 just north of 100th Street 3 891-9255 * OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 5 HWI * HWI * HWI * HWI • HWI * HWI • HWI �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 14, 1993 Panel studying amendment to allow waste from other counties by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An -amendment to a proposal to expand the Hastings landfill and accept waste from other counties in Michigan is being studied by a committee appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. City Management Corp., owner of Hastings Sanitary Service, has offered the amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Management plan that would allow waste from other counties in the state, except the Detroit area, to be brought to the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill north of Hastings. The plan met with stiff resistance at public meetings this summer. In the months since the initial proposal was made, the City of Hastings, the Village of Woodland, Orangeville Township, the Algonquin Lake Association and the Barry County Sportswomen's Club have passed resolutions objecting to it. To consider the amendment, a 13-mcmber group called the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee has been formed to consider the idea When the committee reaches its conclusion, which is expected to take 11 We have good people on the board; I think it’s pretty representative of the community. They all seem to be open minded. But, this is going to take longer than most people .. think... — Richard Thomas between eight and 12 months, it will present a recommendation to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. If the commissioners approve of the amendment, it goes to each of the 21 governmental units in the county for a vote. A two-thirds majority of the imits is needed to have the change become effective. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will have the final say on the proposal before implementation. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Richard Thomas, is a member of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee. He reports there is not much reaction in his township right now to the proposed regional landfill. The meetings of the committee are running smoothly, questions are being asked and issues discussed, he said. “I think in the next couple of meetings, people will loosen up even more," he observed. His largest concern with bringing in outside waste is the environmental impact the expansion will have on the community, he said. The amount of waste to be accepted, the fear of running out of space and the size of the area that might be allowed to bring trash into the county also concern Thomas. He said that to a lesser degree, traffic might be a problem, though Hastings Township has Class A roads leading to the landfill. Thomas says he has watched solid waste disposal change over the years as the rest of the townships have closed their dumps one by one and brought the county’s waste to the only licensed landfill in the county, Hastings Sanitary Service. "My concern is that the TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 16, 1993 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N. Briggs, Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose: To consider request from Everett T. Marsman to rezone pro­ perty at the end of Oakwood Dr., immediately adjacent to and south of Lot 53 of Oakwood Shores No. 2, from Agri­ cultural to Residential Low Density and to change Master Plan. Legal Description: * Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence North 0 degrees 21 ’00” West on the East line of said section 1185.37 feet, thence South 89 degrees 21’00” West 820.45 feet, thence South 89 degrees 15’18” West 84.70 feet, thence South 46 degrees 59’50” West on a chord on a curve to the right with a radius of 60.00 feet and a central angle of 68 degrees 18’28” 67.37 feet to the point of beginning of this description, thence South 2 de­ grees 08’25” West 305.60 feet, thence South 87 degrees 07’35” West 150.00 feet, thence North 5 degrees 03’36” East on a traverse line along a channel of Cobb Lake 260.00 feet to the South line of Lot 53 of Oakwood Shores No. 2, thence North 81 degrees 08’05” East on said South lot line 84.97 feet, thence North 8 degrees 53’55” West on the East line of said lot 31.93 feet, thence North 81 degrees 06’05” East 60.00 feet to the point of beginning. Also all that land lying between said traverse line and said channel. Owner of Record: Everett T. Marsman 9720 Alaska. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the township hall by appointment with the clerk. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk Telephone 795-9091(203) community is protected environmentally for its health and safety over the long haul." Another goal is to make sure the least amount of area needed is used, he said. "We have good people on the board; I think it’s pretty representative of the community," Thomas said. "They all seem to be open minded. But, this is going to take longer than most people think." Thornapple Township Supervisor Donald Boysen and the Township Board have heard a presentation about the possibility of a regional landfill from representatives of Hastings Sanitary Service and City Management. "Based on information I have at this point. I would support it," Boysen said. "Certainly, a lot of things are to be looked at by the committee. Apparently, we don’t generate enough trash to be profitable in order to make it, so they are proposing the expansion." Middleville Village President Lon Myers said he was not at the meeting when the proposal was discussed, but after talking to the council members who were, said he would need more information before forming an opinion. He would also like to be able to ask questions of the group. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said she had not been to any of the meetings of the special committee, nor had she seen any updates, so is not in a position to comment for or against. "I would like to know more," she said, "I would hope the committee would hold meetings in the evening so that the public not only can attend, but also participate." Harry Adrounie, chairman of the special committee, said the panel holds both day and evening meetings, with the last one held in the evening. The meetings are held in the commissioner's chambers in the Courthouse. People attending the meetings must enter through the courthouse basement, which will be the only door open to provide security. The chamber is in the mezzanine. "Were getting educated; getting a rundown from City Management Inc. and also the Department of Natural Resources," Adrounie said. The committee now has a secretary on loan from the county coordinator’s office who handles minutes, records and correspondence. Steve Essling, environmental coordinator for Hastings Sanitary Service, said in 1983 Ken Neil, who then owned HSS, and the Barry County Solid Waste Committee were charged with developing a plan ensuring room for waste from Barry County residents for a period of 20 years, using 30 acres. Halfway through that 20 years, the facility still has more than one-half of the space left, he said. They are now working on the next 20-year plan. "You look at your needs before there is a crisis," he said. The sale of the local landfill by Neil to a larger firm followed the trend of waste management companies throughout the state. Essling said. With the cost of running a landfill soaring because of new state regulations, many townships in Barry County decided they could not afford to run landfills and closed 17 landfills during the middle 1970s, Essling said. Neil accommodated the waste from the landfills, until he was the only licensed landfill in the county, Essling continued. Even then, Neil ran one of the smallest privately held landfills in the state, he said. By being part of City Management Corp., the company staff can use CMCs staff of engineers as well as increase its purchasing power. As an example, Essling said there are 56,340 feet in one acre; and the cost of a liner is 56 cents a square foot. The cost for one liner is between 520,000 and $25,000. but because of the ability to buy in large lots by being with City Management, the cost is now about one-half of that, he said. To those who worry about Detroit trash going into the landfill. Essling said it isn't going to happen. CMI has enough capacity in the east side of the state to take care of waste in the Detroit area, and "they aren’t going to pass five or six landfills to dump here because it is not cost efficient." he said. Essling. who is the chairman of the Michigan Waste Industry Association, said two-thirds of all of the companies in the state are involved with the association. "This company tries harder and produces better environmental results than the rest. They are as good or better than any of them." Serving our Country Andrew N. Harrington Navy Fireman Recruit An­ drew N. Harrington, son of Carolyn Vandenboss of 10800 Boulter Rd.. Delton, recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command. Orlando. Fla. During the cycle, recruits are taught general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 occupational fields. Studies include seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid. Although the Navy is get­ ting smaller, the state-of-theart ships, aircraft and high tech systems in today’s fleet require bright, talented young men and women to operate them. The Navy has over 60,000 job openings this year, most of which include guaranteed training He joined the Navy in July. 1993. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP DECEMBER 15, 1993 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurer Report 5. River Glen - 2nd Reading 6. C-Tec Resolution “Tolling Order” 7. Wilcox Contract 8. Ordinance #93-7Z - 2nd Reading 9. MTA Convention 10. Planning Commission Report 11. Re-Appointment - Fire Commission 12. Future Growth Committee Report 13. Re-Appointment - Zoning Board of Appeals 14. 1994 Meeting Dates 15. Library Board Report 16. Fire Dept. Kick Backs 17. Any Other Business That May Come Before the Board 205 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 14, 1993 I Page 13 Yankee Springs seeks correction of right-of-way infringement by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board has decided to try notifying a Payne Lake resident on Lynn Drive to cor­ rect an infringement on a public right of way. “The board has been aware of this problem and has made several attempts to have it cor­ rected,” explained Supervisor George Ixindon In fact, other township residents brought it up at last Thursdays board meeting and the item was already on the agenda for the evening In a 1924 deed, there is a 25-foot alley from Lynn Drive to Payne Lake that is to be us­ ed as a public right-of-way. According to London, one resident has been infringing upon about half of that 25-feet by using it as part of his lawn. The resident (that London does not want to name at this point) claims he has improved the land and that he has not obstructed others from using the access. However, other residents have claimed otherwise. This has been an ongoing problem for some time and letters have been sent by former Yankee Springs Supervisor David VanElst. London and Professional Code Inspectors. London will try one more letter If that doesn’t work. Lon don said that the board has agreed to take whatever action necessary, even legal action, to get the problem corrected. The Township Board also approved two rezoning re­ quests as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Both parcels of land were zoned as agricultural and were requested to be rezoned as low density residential. Rezoning for 1025 Payne Lake Road was asked for by VandenBerg Construction. The parcel, which is about five acres, will probably be divided into four lots accor­ ding to London. The other parcel is located on the north side of Cobb Lake Road and east of Patterson That property is about seven acres and it is expected that it will also be divided. London told the board that the street light that was to be installed at the junction of Vern Ehlers sweeps Caledonia precincts Caledonia Township followed the rest of the Third U.S. Congressional District in handing former State Senator Vern Ehlers a sweeping margin of victory in the Dec. 7 special election for the open seat The election had been called to allow voters to choose a successor to the late Third District Congressman Paul Henry. who died last summer of brain cancer. Ehlers won healthy ma­ jorities in all three Caledonia precincts, capturing 924 of the 108th Street development meets lot-size requirements Caledonia Township Election Results December 7, 1993 • Third Congressional District Precinct I Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week gave approved a prelim­ inary site plan for an 18-lot residential PUD (planned unit development) to be located at 8321 108th St., along the Thornapplc River. The approximately 72-acre Sun-Da-Go site-condominium development proposed by John and Linda Engman meets the two-acre lot size re­ quirement in the township's rural residential zone, with the smallest lot 2.1 acres and the largest 4.6 acres. These lot sizes include the private road right of way, which may be included as part of the lot area. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg said that the de- tention areas and any other in­ velopment s lot size averages formation required by the 2.7 acres, even after subtract­ commission for site plan ap­ ing the areas used for flooding proval. When the final by the I^Barge Dam on 84th development plan is Street. approved, the Commission Engman said that he plans to plant 75 to 100 trees in the will set a public hearing date open areas of the property to before deciding whether to "get rid of the cornfield look," recommend the Township and if necessary he will widen Board approve the PUD the radius of the developmen­ zoning. A site-condominium project t's two cul-de-sacs to accom­ is composed of single-family modate fire trucks. Because of the wetlands homes, but like condominium along the river, all lots have projects, the homeowners been laid out with a specific within the development form an association to govern the house site, he said. With the preliminary plan property common to all. According to Caledonia approved, the Engmans now can prepare the more detailed Township ordinance, a site­ final development plan, which condominium development will include landscaping, must come in as a PUD. storm water drainage and re­ TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE of MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1994, at 7:30 P.M. at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml, to hear the following variance request; A request by Heather and Scott Colthurst, 12935 Valley Dr., Wayland, Ml, to construct a garage on Lot 7 of Zazadil’s Valley Park Shores less than the required setback from the road. Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed therein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 Precinct II 77 Dale Sprik (D) .......... 369 Vern Ehlers (R) Dawn Krupp (I)............ ....................50 Write In........................ ..................... 0 496 Total: 4,424 Registered Voters 1.246 votes cast in the township. Democrat Dale Sprik was second in the voting with a Preliminary plan OK’d for new residential PUD in Caledonia Twp. Subscribe by Barbara Gall installation But Gene Haas, the Con­ sumers Power supervisor in Hastings, has guaranteed that the installation will be com­ plied by then. Hastings Point Road. Elmwood Beach, and Trails End should be done by the end of the year. Evidently, there were some problems with doing the Today! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. total of 202 votes, and In­ dependent candidate Dawn Krupp gathered 119 votes. There was one write-in Precinct III 54 240 29 0 I 323 71 315 40 1 427 ballot Caledonia Township 4,424 registered voters has It Isn’t Right to Pay More Taxes this Year... Contact: Call.. .945-9554 The Hastings Banner Tax Management & More, Inc. Steve Antecki M.S.A. 891-9401 For a Year End Tax Consultation. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 3, 1994 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Kentland Corporation for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the fol­ lowing described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Country Meadows Village Mobile Home Park Planned Unit Development: That part of Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as the West 330 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; the East 330 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; and the East 965 feet of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, EXCEPT the South 200 feet thereof, and also EXCEPT the North 660 feet thereof; Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, sometimes commonly designated for postal and public utility purposes as 5551 - 76th Street. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance and the Final Development Plan of the proposed planned unit development' is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: December 8, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 204 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 14, 1993 Kids, cows, carols usher Santa into Caledonia! by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia’s annual Santa Claus parade Saturday was traditional in just about every way. Except maybe it was even cc-c-colder than usual for Santa’s arrival. The holiday event is greeted nearly every year either by bone-chilling cold or driving snow, and this year was no exception. But despite a strong west wind that seemed to come straight from the North Pole itself, warmly bundled children and their parents still lined Mam Street to enjoy the parade and Santa's visit. The Caledonia Middle School band ushered in the jolly old fellow with Christmas carols, while Santa himself, as usual, arrived Caledonia-style behind a team of eight tiny Holsteins. courtesy of Med-O-Bloom Dairy Farm. Members of American Legion Post 305 provided bags of candy after the parade for all the youngsters, who also took turns petting the lit­ tle calves who had bravely filled in for Santa's reindeer WK. U State Bank of Caledonia Santa balloon nods' to the children wat­ ching the parade. The Caledonia Legion Post 305 presented a Christmas present of candy to every child at the parade. This youngster hefts his bag of goodies, ready for a sample. k CALEt>OHl4 SCHOOL ruG sc">” Draft horse teams pulling decorated wagons and riders decked in their best gear traditionally usher Santa Claus into Caledonia. .. uiqu . Christmas carols from the Caledonia band students set a Yuletide atmosphere for this year's annual Santa Claus parade. Kids lining the streets hod no trouble recognizing this parade visitor. Barney joined the parade, courtesy of the Caledonia Jaycees. Eight Caledonia-bred Holstein calves filled in for Santa's reindeer on the MedO-Bloom Form Santa Claus float. son Caledonia children of all ages can't resist the big-eyed appeal of Santa’s team. The chance to pet the young Holsteins is always a favorite part of the Caledonia Santa Claus Parade. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 14, 1993 / Page 15 All Thornapple Kellogg Schools holding holiday food drives Novel sparks creation of some special imaginative projects Fifth graders in Char McKee's class were inspired by Armstrong Sperry's classic novel, "Call It Courage." Several different projects resulted from that including charts, maps, brochures, postcards, dioramas, board games and even a videotaped advertisement. Displaying their projects are (from left) Lori Kooiman, Abby LaVoie, Tammi Smith Jon Hodgson, and Jason Holzhausen. The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and elementary schools ore holding food drives through Dec. 16. The middle school already has a good start as shown by eighth graders Mark Miller (left) and Nathan Schmitz who are holding boxes and (from left) seventh grader Nate LaVoie, eighth grader Jeremiah Andrus, and sixth grader Hannah Yeazel who display other items collected. All of (he Thornapple add items to their collection Kellogg schools are either col­ can either give them to a TK lecting non-perishable foods student or drop them off at the or money to benefit the needy schools between now and Fri­ this holiday season. day. Dec. 17. The three elementary TK High School students schools and the middle school will be raising money through arc collecting dry foods and various holiday week canned goods that will be used activities. in community holiday Those funds will be used to baskets. buy turkeys for the baskets Anyone who would like to and the additional money will be donated to LOVE Inc., to help provide for needy Barry County families. If anyone would like to add the money raised by the high school, can either drop it at the high school office or give it to a student, marked for the TK High School Student Council or for the TKHS holi­ day fund-raiser. Ingersoll receives DAR award at TK Schools Carrita Ingersoll has been chosen the recipient of the Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) Award from Thornapple Kellogg High School. This award is one of the greatest honors a senior can achieve. The qualifications necessary are patriotism, ser­ vice, dependability and leadership. Camta. daughter of Wayne and Noreen Ingersoll. 7548 Garbow Road. Middleville, was chosen by the faculty from a list nominated by the senior class. She has a 3.6 grade point average with majors in mathematics, English, Carrita Ingersoll All work Gloves 25^ science, social studies and music. She has a minor in computers. A three-year member of the National Honor Society, Ingersoll has served the organization as its vice president in her senior year. In addition, she has led the class of 1994 as its presi­ dent for four years. Four years participating in the jazz band on the alto saxophone added another dimension to her life. Athletically, she has two years of softball, three years of volleyball, and four years of tennis to her credit. She was named to the all­ conference honorable mention tennis team in her senior hear. She also shared duties as tricaptain of the tennis team. Ingersoll is a leader in her church’s youth group, and she holds down a part-time job. College is definitely in hei future, though she has not made a decision as to where she will attend. Taylor University. Grand Rapids Community College or Evangel College are among those she is considering Serving our Country Rose M. Cole Marine Sgt. Rose M. Cole, whose husband, Keith, is the son of Adrian and Mary Cole of 7300 Witneyville Road. Middleville, recently reported for duty with Marine Air Con­ trol Squadron Seven, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station. Yuma, Ariz. She joined the Marine Corps in September 1986. SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! 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Manner Mark VandcrPlocg said that according to the park's PUD ordinance, the township does have the ability to enforce the appearance of the buildings, since that lan­ guage is written into the law. However, since the Township Board did not en­ force that requirement before occupancy, it could not re­ quire any changes now. Commissioner John Dieleman pointed out that if Steketee has changed his /Cr “HOT CORNER” (seij . SPORTS CARDS \Trade/ Each purchase of s5.00 or more in December receives a ticket for a Grand Prize Drawing. Non-winning tickets receive 10% off purchases in January. • Christmas Gift Certificates 1O% Off • 109 Railroad St. at Main in Middleville 795-7171 • OPEN Mon.-Fri. 11-8; Sat. 11-5; Sun. 12-5 mind about the appearance of the buildings, he could apply to amend his PUD ordinance. The commission unani­ mously approved Steketee's Phase II, but included the re­ quest that the buildings follow the design concept shown in the photographs The motion recommended that the town­ ship's zoning administrator (usually the township supervi­ sor) and the Township Board review that section of the Business Park East PUD ordi­ nance. The commission also will recommend that the Township Board work more closely with its building inspector so that occupancy is not allowed until a building or development meets its PUD requirements. The Middleville varsity wrestling team placed second at the Jenison Tournament, Saturday, 48 points behind Cass A Grandville. The Trojans, with the help of two tournament champions, Kiley Webster and Joel Appel, collected 160 1/2 points. Jenison came in third with 140, Hudsonville had 104 and Wayland 97 in the ten-team tournament. Appel, at 189 lbs., won all his matches by pins with wins over Wayland (1:27), Jenison (1:15) and Wyoming Park (:47). Webster, at 112, notched a pin over Mike Randall (1:13) of Wayland and Mark Herema (1:04) of Grandville. In the finals he defeated Tad Johnson of Jenison 10-2 for the championship. Taking second place in the heavyweight division was Jody Blain. He had pins at 35 and 34 seconds in the first two rounds, but then was pinned in the finals by Tom Zdun of Jenison at 2:24. Also taking second was Ryan Winchell at 125 lbs. He pinned his opponent in the first round in 1:09 and in the second round won a 12-4 de­ cision. He lost in the finals 43 to Hudsonville. Taking thirds were Steve Austin at 140, who won a first round pin, but was pinned in the second round (1:30) by Grandville. In hisnext match he pinned Sam Simmons of Wyoming Park and won the consolation finals match by pinning Ted Titus of Jennison (2:12). Chad Foster, at 145, also took a third with a first round pin of Mike Atheam (1:35). In his second match he lost a 3-2 decision to Grandville but came back to pin Rpn Russell (1:28) in his third match and Mike Atheam (1:45) again to win the consolation. Bringing home fourth-place finishes were Sean Crofot, at 119, who had a pin over Hudsonville (5:03) and wins over Wayland (9-7) and Northview (6-1): Marty Bender with a win on a dis­ qualification in the first round and a pin over Northview (4:13) in the third round.; Dallas Monroe, at 160, who had a first-round pin (:55) over Wyoming Park and a third-round pin over Grandville (1:28): Ty Middleton , who had a first round pin over Jenison (5:05) and a third-round pin over Creston (1:28). Also notching wins for Middleville were Davis Tuennesen at 103 lbs., who had a first round pin over Creston (4:57) and Terry Trudell, who won a 16-0 technical over Bob Rauson of Spring lake. Middleville's next match is tonight at 5 p.m. at Delton Middle School in a triangular meet with Delton and Gull Lake. Caledonia has 2 champions in Allegan wrestling tourney Caledonia varsity wrestlers had two individual champions and three others win medals in the Allegan tournament Saturday, and two other matmen placed first in the Lakewood Danny Olivo Memorial Tournament. In the Allegan tournament were 10 regional qualifiers and seven state qualifiers from last year. Of the 13 Caledonia wrestlers at the meet, 11 won at least one match. Adam Stauffer garnered the maximum of 24 points against his three opponents, as tw had pins against Plainwell (:55), (\Hi>tantine (1:47) ami Allegan (1:24) to take home the championship medal. Ryan Sinclair pinned his See Champions, Page 18 VanderVelde earns all-state honorable mention Scots’ VanderVelde and Gallert receive O*K Gold League honors Insulation Pays Off BLOWN-IN INSULATION is a big home improvement that can add extra money to your savings. USE... ■ =l ■' H :■! A'f CELLULOSE INSULATION BY NU’WOOL CO. INC. • Lightweight • Highest “R” Value • Non-Irritating • Fire Resistant • Non-Settling • Vermin Resistant • Blown-in Installation Machines Available Caledonia Lumber 115 Kinsey, Caledonia 891-8143 Caledonia guards Dani Gallert, left, and Jodi VanderVelde were named to the O-K Gold All-Conference Basketball Squad in a vote of league coaches. Caledonia junior guards Jodi VanderVelde and Danielle Gallert were named to the O-K Gold all­ conference girls’ basketball team by a vote of league coaches. VanderVelde also earned an honorable mention in voting for this year’s all-state team. She averaged 10.2 points per game as the Sweet Ladies’ point guard this year. She also averaged 4.6 rebounds. 6 assists and 3 steals per game to boost her standings in the conference. "Jodi won all-conference because of her all-around game." said CHS girls’ varsi­ ty basketball coach Mike Wilson. "There’s no one thing that really stands out in her statistics; she just does a lot of things very well, and she has excellent court sense.” A shooting guard, Gallert was the team’s leading scorer for the season, and hit 24 three-point baskets. She averaged 12.1 points per game with 2.7 assists, 2.5 steals and 4.1 deflections. "Dani is known as a shooter, but coaches see al) the other things she does on the floor, like her assists," commented Wilson. "She is very strong fundamentally, both offensively and defensively. ’ ’ Behind the two guards, the "Sweet Ladies" captured third place in this year’s tight O-K Gold conference race and won a district championship in the state "B” tournament "It was a very competitive league with fine athletes on every team." said Wilson. • Choosing an all conference squad was tough, with so many that deserved recognition ” Also chosen for first-team league honors were Sue Bqrns and Jill Thayer from Kenowa Hills; Angie Farmer and Christine Holben from Way land, Julie Kosten, Jolene Loomis and Candi Snowden from Coopersville; Julie Sterk and Kerry Walters from South Christian Coopersville captured the O-K Gold with a 13-1 con­ ference record, followed by Wayland (11-3), Caledonia (10-4), South Christian (9-5), Kenowa Hills (7-7), Forest Hills Northern (3-11), Hud­ sonville (2-12) and Cedar Spr­ ings (1-13). �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 14, 1993 / Page 17 Middleville vs. Caledonia basketball Scots down Trojans in one-point heart stopper Friday night With eight ticks left on the clock. Caledonia’s Pat Stegeman sank the game-win­ ning basket Friday night to enable the Scots’ varsity bas­ ketball team to pull out a 5756 thriller over neighboring Middleville. The Trojans went into the fourth quarter with a lead, but it evaporated when Brian Rea hit a three-point shot to bring the score even at 50. And on the next possession he hit an­ other to put the Scots up by three. TK's Nate Bundy dropped in a three-pointer of his own in the closing minutes of the game to keep the score close. Middleville had a chance with a desperation shot as time ran out, but the ball failed to drop. "What hurt us was our lack of rebounding,** said Middleville coach Kurt Holzheuter. The Trojans were out-re­ bounded by the Scots 24-18. "But I was pleased with opening of the game because we played hard and well for so early in the season. We can t be faulted for our effort." The Scots turned the tables in the fourth quarter with their half-court trap, which slowed the running Trojans down to the slower, more patient and methodical play of the Scots. The Scots held the Trojans to six shots and three baskets in the fourth quarter. "I have a lot of respect for how Middleville played," said Rea. "It is too bad someone had to lose a game like that." leading scorer for the Scots was Brian Rea with 14. He also led the team with five re­ bounds and eight assists. Stegeman also scored in dou­ ble figures with 10. "It was close most of the time,"said Scots coach I^arry Rea "Middleville shot well better than I expected and Andy Brewer gave us a lot of problems." Leading scorer for the Trojans was Brewer with 18. Steve Converse was also in double figures with 11. Matt Liu and Nathan Bundy both added eight points and Liu had four steals. Leading re­ bounder for Middleville was Brian Brewer with five boards.The Trojans were 20 of 44 from the floor and 10 of 16 from the free throw line. Caledonia is now 1-1 on the season, after losing to Otsego on Tuesday, 51-48. Leading scorer in that game was Craig Kowalczyk with 15. David Uhl had 14 and Stegeman had 12. Caledonia's Brian Rea (12) displays some vertical lift as he rebounds the ball during the Fighting Scots' home opener Friday against neighboring rival, Thor­ napple Kellogg. It works hard for the money Tote that cart, lift that blade. With our GT242 Lawn and Garden Tractor, you can get a lot done without spending an awful lot. Plus, the modern styling and sleek rear-fender flares are almost as good looking as the low monthly payment. NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE. Best Buy Purchase early for Cash Discount TK’s Steve Converse (40) grabs a rebound away from Caledonia's Dave Uy I (41) during the hard-fought contest which saw the Scots finally edge the Trojans 57-56. Qo Payment* il April 1, 1994 ’Credit Approval Good Sportsmanship is the responsibility of EVERYONE! Feel free to drop by your local John Deere dealer today. Call us for your PARTS and SERVICE ________ NEEDS - We Ship UPS Daily__ THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37 — Hastings 945-9526 A �Page 18 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 14. 1993 Annual Christmas parade held Saturday Middleville welcomes Santa Claus No Christmas parade is complete without that jingling of bells on a hors-drawn Second place was earned by the Middleville Clovers, depicting their country Christmas complete with tree presents, hay. and even a cow. All of these little ones from the Thornapple Kellogg Cooperative Preschool couldn't go to sleep on their "Night Before Christmas" float. They tucked away the third place prize. Middleville matmen place second at Jenison tournament Clay Veen, a second grader in Deb Lintz's class, hod o special guest who visited recently. Kenny Drummon. a professional basketball player is a family friend and came to West Elementary to visit. He talked to students in several classes about the inmportonce of education in their lives. Adult Coed \ ball Standings TVC.................................. 12-0 Leadbonoms .......... 5-7 Thaler 5-7 Robertson ...2-10 The Middleville varsity wrestling team placed second at the Jenison Tournament, Saturday, 48 points behind Class A Grandville. The Trojans, with the help of two tournament champions, Kiley Webster and Joel Appel, collected 160 1/2 points. Jenison came in third with 140, Hudsonville had 104 and Wayland 97 in the ten-team tournament. Appel, at 189 lbs., won all his matches by pins with wins over Wayland (1:27), Jenison (1:15) and Wyoming Park (:47). Webster, at 112, notched a pin over Mike Randall (1:13) of Wayland and Mark Here ma (1:04) of Grandville. In the finals be defeated Tad Johnson of Jenison 10-2 for the championship. Taking second place in the heavyweight division was Jody Blain. He had pins at 35 and 34 seconds in the first two rounds, but then was pinned in the finals by Tom Zdun of Jenison at 2:24. Also taking second was Ryan Winchell al 125 lbs He pinned his opponent in the first round in 1 09 and in the second round won a 12-4 de­ cision. He lost in the finals 43 to Hudsonville. Taking thirds were Steve Austin at 140, who won a first round pin, but was pinned in the second round (1:30) by Grandville. In hisnext match he pinned Sam Simmons of Wyoming Park and won the consolation finals match by pinning Ted Titus of Jennison (2:12). Chad Foster, at 145, also took a third with a first round pin of Mike Athearn (1:35). In his second match he lost a 3-2 decision to Grandville but came back to pin Ron Russell (1:28) in bis third match and Mike Atheam (1:45) again to win the consolation. Bringing home fourth-place finishes were Sean Crofot, at 119, who had a pin over Hudsonville (5:03) and wins over Wayland (9-7) and Northview (6-1); Marty Bender with a win on a dis- CHAMPIONS, Cons tan tine (1:55) and Byron Center (3:05) foes and won a decision over Allegan in the finals for four more points. Danny Simmons took a second place, scoring 16 points, Chris Love look home a third with 15 points and Jason Bush earned a thirdplace finish with 11 points. At the Lakewood tourney, Chris VanderMeer and Curt qualification in the first round and a pin over Northview (4:13) in the third round.; Dallas Monroe, at 160, who had a first-round pin (:55) over Wyoming Park and a third-round pin over Grandville (1:28); Ty Middleton , who had a first round pin over Jenison (5:05) and a third-round pin over Creston (1:28). Also notching wins for Middleville were Davis Tuennesen at 103 lbs., who had a first round pin over Creston (4:57) and Terry Trudell, who won a 16-0 technical over Bob Rauson of Spring I^ke Middleville's next match is tonight at 5 p.m. at Delton Middle School in a triangular meet with Delton and Gull Lake from Page 16 Piper both look home firstplace medals and Matt Humphrey and Blake Sinclair wrestled to second-place finishes. Tim Soper and Kirk Smith both look home third place finishes from Lakewood. The Scot mat men lake on Wayland Thursday in their opening O-K Gold Conference dual meet. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 14, 1993 / Page 19 Sunny, but snappy weather didn't deter the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Marching Band from leading the annual Middleville Christmas parade with their own snappy flag routines and music. These packages sprouted heads, arms, and legs just for the event. The girls, in their packages, all short and tall and in-between, were port of Girl Scout troops. TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO GO THROUGH YOUR GARRAGE. Every week. more than 500,000 trees are used to produce the two-thirds of newspapers that are never recycled. American consumers and industry throw away enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial airfleet every three months The configuration of elementary schools in the Thornapple Kellogg District in Middleville doesn’t give older and younger elementary students much chance to interact. Two McFall teachers and two Page teachers decided to change that. Shelley Erb's first graders and Kim Chausow s fourth graders worked together on making teepees since both groups were studying Native Americans. Team work is the answer for first grader Nicholas Wake (l-r) and fourth graders Lindsay Dob­ son and Brittany Barber. Shared learning beneficial for McFall, Page students We throw awav enougjf glass bottles and jars to fill the l.JSO-foot twin towers of Sew York's World Trade Center every tuo ueeks The first graders in Janet Geukes class and fifth graders in Kim Van Elst's class also worked on making Native American artifacts. Fifth grader Emily Rector (left) teams up with first grader Katy Ulrich. We throw away enough iron and steel to continuously supply all the nation s automakers The ordinary bag of trash you throw away is slowly be­ coming a serious problem for everybody Sol only are we running out of resources to make the pro­ ducts we need, but we re running out of places to put what’s left over. Write the Environmental Defense Fund al: 257 Park Avenue South. New York, NY 10010, for a free brochure that will tell you virtually everything you need to know about recycling The few minutes you take to learn how to recycle will spare us all a lot of garbage later IF YOU’RE NOT RECYCLING YOU’RE THROWING IT AU AWAY. CdWTHn tZ2^T �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 14, 1993 Call for Classifieds... PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then TO* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. Business Services ADULT FOSTER CARE Licensed-home has openings for male or female. Private and semi-private rooms. Transporta­ tion provided for appointments, church and shopping. Call 868-6779, 868-0944.________ CHIMNEY SWEEPING and masonary repairs, 891-0366. FULL TIME OPENING IN MY Christian licensed daycare. Snacks, meals, crafu. 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PAID 4SO58 Perak No. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 T20th Year No. 309 I December 21. 1993 Residents to decide continued existence of village Caledonia Village faces historic vote March 14 by Barbara Gall A time to love. A time to share. A time for peace. A time for care. May this Christmas fill you with alt rhe glory of rhe section! From all of us at The Sun & News Staff Writer The Village of Caledonia, which so proudly celebrated its 100th birthday only five years ago, literally could be history by this time next year. The Caledonia Village Council last week resolved that residents will decide March 14 whether to keep their village as a separate mu­ nicipal unit, or to allow it to become just a densely popu­ lated comer of the township. Village Clerk Jackie Cherry told the council at its Dec. 13 meeting that petitions submit­ ted by a group that wants to merge the village and town­ ship carried enough valid sig­ natures to get the question on the ballot. The Consolidate Caledonia Committee in October had presented petitions bearing 154 signatures of village resi­ dents asking for a vote on whether to "vacate," or dis- Veteran and community services supported Legion Aux. extends spirit of giving all year by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Many in the community may know the American Legion Auxiliary only as the ladies' color guard marching in the Memorial Day and Fourth of July parades Their participation in the communit), however, goes much deeper, said Post 305 Legion Auxiliary Historian Barb Scott. Like many civic groups, auxiliary members lend a helping hand to the less for­ tunate at Christmas, but they also spread their generosity over the whole year. With more than 100 members in its ranks, the aux­ iliary raises funds through the annual Poppy Day sales, by helping organize weekly bingo games at the Legion post and by working in the kit­ chen with the men at the Legion’s popular steak and fish dinners Revenues also come from sales of food and beverages in the post’s lounge. “These revenues all go back to the community in one way or another.” said Scott. This Christmas, the Aux­ iliary purchased 30 gifts for the Veterans Facility, and helped the veterans at the Caledonia Legion Auxiliary members Tina Colburn (left) Michele Zigler and Diane Grinoge begin to pock up some of the items collected by the group for Christmas baskets. facility select, mail and wrap gifts for their families. For families in need, the ladies collected and filled food baskets, complete with a toy for each child in the family. For the last 30 years, aux­ iliary members also have organized a Christmas party for the families of the Legion Post, held after the Caledonia Christmas parade. “The men help out with the food and candy for the kids, but the auxiliary basically is responsible for organizing the party,’’ Scott said. The family get-together provides hot dogs and the trimmings, along with crafts, candy and a visit from Santa himself for the children. Scott said that the ladies also contribute to other com­ munity activities, too. Along with the Legion, they have helped the Caledonia High School Teen Institute, and the ladies have sponsored a CHS girl at the Girls State program and funded a nursing scholarship. The Fourth of July celebra­ tion. and the parades at Christmas and Memorial Day also are supported by the auxiliary “Most people don’t know that we do work for the com­ munity .' ’ commented Scott “But we are a service organization, and we find it’s very rewarding to be able to help those less fortunate as well as support community activities. “We'd just like our residents to know that when they give to Legion and aux­ iliary functions, they really are giving to their community < If the village were indeed dissolved, the township automatically would assume both the assets and the liabilities of the village, but would not be obligated to continue many of the services provided village residents. 5 solve, the village government. By law, the group needed 131 signatures, or 25 percent of all voters registered at the time of the last general election, to get the issue on the ballot. Cherry said last week that 133 signatures were found to be valid, and the question of the village's continued exis­ tence. therefore, will be put to the vote. For the village government to be dissolved, two-thirds of those voting in the March 14 election must say "yes" to that proposal. If the proposal passes, the transcript of the vote would be sent both to the Kent County Clerk and to the Michigan Secretary of State. The county clerk would present the transcript of the vote to the Kent County Board of Commissioners, which in turn would authorize a resolution approving the election results and allowing the village to be dissolved. At that point, the Village of Caledonia would cease to ex­ ist. The reason for such action, according to the Consolidate Caledonia Committee, is that the village government is no longer necessary. A committee made up of one township and several vil­ lage residents. Consolidate Caledonia circulated its peti­ tions with the argument that running both a village and a township government creates a duplication of services at village taxpayers' expense. In his October statement, committee member Cornelius Mieras said that because the See Historic Vote, Page 13 Village Council, Middleville police settle new contract by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council ratified a new con­ tract for the Middleville Village Police last Tuesday night Village President Lon Myers said that the contract was essentially the one that was agreed to in July. But the last differences were resolved over the weekend Wages effective as of July 1. 1993, will be $8.62 per hour for the first six months of service; $9.29 per hour for the second six months; $10.77 for the third six months; and $12.33 after 18 months of service. Beginning on July I, 1994, wages will range from $8.88 per hour to $12.70 per hour From July 1, 1995, hourly wages will range from $9.24 to $13.21 per hour. All part-time employees will be paid $7.74 per hour. Wages for the three village police, full-time officers Jeff Nieuwenhuis and Joe B<x>her and part-timer Nick Seifert, will be retroactive. “We wanted to get this resolved tonight so that the of­ ficers could receive their back pay before Christmas,” said Myers Another benefit included in the contract that was questionSee New contract. Page 6 In This Issue... • Area school districts receive ‘report cards’ from Dept, of Education • TK Board gears up in motion to here new curriculum director • Caledonia schools to offer vacation computer classes • Caledonia Twp. returns River Glen PUD to Planning Commission �Page 27 The Sun and Nfews, Middleville, Ml I December 21, 1993 Area school districts receive ‘report card’from state » FINANCE INDEX DISTRICT HO SCHOOL NAME Hastings Area School District Hastings High School Hastings Middle School Southeaster Elementary Sch Pleasr»vM!w Elementary Sch O'.f'a Elementary Sch Northeastern Elementary Sch SCHOOL TAX Ik MILLS 358 104 (Mton Koaogg School DMrtct Delton Kellogg High School Dehon Kellogg Miodie School Delton Kellogg Elem School 104 Lakewood PuMc School Distrtcl Lakewood High School lakewood Junior High East Eiem BMg School Wes'E’er School 1O< 355 345 Sunfield Elementary School □artmile School Woodland Elementary Maple Vahey School District Maple Va»ey Jr Sr H.fi Sch Kellogg Elementary School Maplewood Elem School Fuller St Eiem School 106 CtMonU Cowwvfwty SchooH C^edoma High School Caledonia Middle School Caledonia Elementary School Kettle Lake Elem School Dutton Elementary School 174 Thomapple Kaitogg Sch Dts! Thomapple Kellogg High Sch Thomappie Kellogg M'ddie Sch Page Elementary School West Elementary School McFall Elementary School 104 290 299 361 EhPC.. MENT STAFFING RATIO EX’ENO ^URES Staff Writer The Michigan Department of lulucation has issued a "report card” for each school system in the slate, using facts and figures supplied by local districts. The move is an effort to provide information to parents about the district in which they live. The report card comes at a time when different proposals AVERAGE BENEFITS <S 5815 6 541 DROPOUT RATt (1TwV 3*33 3Z 793 388 172 6* 925 686 605 722 872 61.9 903 3.794 3366 2676 2627 2951 2527 2216 3’299 38528 37590 29662 26335 31495 29567 4 85t 4 971 5 488 5105 2171 750 802 1523 mi 662 601 554 3595 2 966 2188 1936 25J6’ 38833 32X» X.706 437t 6397 5 399 5545 38 2823 761 574 l« 406 346 196 327 W5 678 567 897 648 685 684 648 3899 2725 2530 2406 2306 2676 25X 2514 258C1 33335 37428 26676 4317 5355 6 355 4572 4.758 5317 4 974 29 1.718 734 160 389 384 1020 689 706 596 670 1519 3096 2 357 2500 2 584 25.194 35342 26 860 32 854 29513 5.424 6 910 4 803 6467 6209 19 2.365 693 611 46c 404 323 1201 750 80.9 624 819 858 5.032 1915 3 8« 2 982 3.661 3.466 31589 40.363 36.661 35.893 35.172 30.141 5.012 6557 6341 5.859 4168 4 996 22 2.338 598 586 381 386 411 1076 665 576 612 661 662 3.840 3.008 2.746 2502 2777 2357 27.020 37.162 39 462 33 487 34576 29288 4 865 6.475 6627 5.998 6.002 5.170 45 on how to fund education in Michigan, indeed on bow to educate in the state, seem to come out of lensing every week. State legislators are trying to put together a package to provide funding and basic reform for schools al the same time. The legislature last summer removed local homestead property taxes as a means to fund schools and now must find other ways to by Jean Gallup AVERAGE SALARY In Loving Memory... our dear son & brother ERIC DeG ROOTE who went to live with our Lord on December 19, 1991. Having you not with us hurts so badly but its helped us learn what Christmas really means - that there’s nothing more important than your family and that we’re all the children of the king of kings Daily Missed by Mom Dad Lynnetce, Chris and Stephanie Wingeier jejj & Carmen DeCrroote 29 588 32.375 X253 32287 GRADUAT10K COMPLETION RATE MYwXJ 929 CrCUU3O/VUi> 77 - ------------ ------------------- Tues 4 Sat 106 368 326 24 6 219 677 477 617 685 65.0 177 263 775 INFO 7TH 337 MFC WTH 473 455 SCI 5TM 662 SCI ITH 62.8 SCI 11 TH 530 610 Accredited Candidate Candidate Candidate Candidate Candidate NCA NCA NCA Accredited Candidate CancMatt 518 511 NCA Accredited 530 636 287 433 UM Accredrtad 689 636 671 NCA Accredited 447 492 UM Accredited 705 75.0 863 761 29.1 500 513 589 544 567 533 768 618 484 463 415 664 805 607 404 349 473 440 ACCREDITATION TYPE STATUS NCA NCA MAP MA3 MAP MAP 605 M3 311 653 474 342 486 75.6 535 769 63.6 386 842 255 872 773 65.9 505 325 375 M2 132 500 567 915 46.6 669 374 313 373 840 825 305 310 215 25.0 353 C3E3 MWMM1 566 664 792 584 356 717 599 816 706 515 "report card" of all of the schools in the Barry County area. It contains a finance index that tells the amount of state and local dollars a district received per pupil for each mill of local property tax, followed by the number of mills of property tax homeowners pay for school in that district. Enrollment tells the number of students in the district or individual school. In the staffing ratio, the district figures include all staff members per 1,000 students, including administrative, transportation and food service employees. The separate building ratios include only teachers and support personnel, not administrators nor custodians. Figures for expenditures are given in the district and each school building, again with the district figures including all staff and the individual buildings reporting figures only including instruction and instructional support staff. The average salary noted in the district is for all school employees, while the individual school buildings have salary listed only for teachers and support personnel. Following the salary figures are average benefits, which may include health care for staff and families, retirement contributions, dental and vision care, disability protection and others. By adding average benefits and salaries, the full cost of an average staff member can be determined for each school. The dropout rate is the percentage of students who left high school and did not return during 1991-92. The completioo/graduate is BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cheny Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. 361 344 415 372 74.8 625 353 654 663 591 406 616 514 840 672 47.8 443 458 654 548 408 596 607 827 773 72.0 365 460 313 71.1 774 792 379 tw—U 641 581 295 673 64.1 50.0 565 604 828 56.8 660 667 40.1 provide the money But other words coming out of Lansing include reform, schools of choice and charter schools. Gov. John Engler, in a letter in the Michigan School Report, said Michigan parents must be aware and involved in their schools and educational choices for their children. "This requires that information about our schools and their performance be easily available and understandable," Engler said. "Parents must be empowered with knowledge so they can make the best educational choices or their kids. "The Michigan School Report allows you to better understand your school’s resources and the performance of its students.... it stands to reason that the more parents know about their schools, the better equipped they will be to assume a partnership role in their child's education," he said. Shown here is a chart or ThMfS A Fn inn 89.1 5219 Located in the Caledonia Village Centre on M 37 MM 847 660 615 655 606 MEA’ S PASS STORY STORY INFO 7TH 10TM 4TH 540 805 401 617 802 204 269 40.0 333 505 .. ————■ Ladies'& Men's Clothing _ Jewelry & Accessories OPEN Mon STORY 4TH 734 401 FIXTURES FOR SALE A MATH 10TH 317 240 270 All gift certificates can be redeemed at the Sea Shanty. - JUL 7TH 329 347 we are moving to The sea Shanty and everything must go! ; Hath 412 711 464 409 FINAL SALE! . i, MATH 4TH 408 909 806 857 379 469 465 682 345 324 641 550 617 There are still some small mistakes in the figures, but is is more accurate than for some of the larger school districts. jj the percentage of ninth-grade students who will complete their schooling and graduate, and is a four-year rate. Student achievement is measured by the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests, which are given in math and reading each year in the fourth-, seventh- and 10th grades. Science tests are given to fifth, eighth and 1 Ith-grade students. To understand MEAP scores, the number under the subject being tested indicates the percentage of students in that grade level who took the test and performed satisfactorily. For example, if an elementary school has a number of 51.2 under the math fourth-grade column, it means that 51.2 percent of the fourth-graders who took the test performed satisfactorily. Accreditation status of each school is the last item on the chart. All figures for school districts are from the 1991-92 school year, the figures for individual buildings are from the 1992-93 school year. Tom Mohler, Superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, which includes Hastings and Delton, called the booklet "a snapshot in time." Information was collected, verified and sent to the Michigan Department of Education, Mohler said. The information in the report is the result of three revisions by school officials here, he said. There are still some small mistakes in the figures, he said, but it is more accurate than for some of the larger school districts. Mohler noted that next year, the Michigan Schoo) Profile" will provide 50-75 more elements of information about each school in its report. Also in 1994, more than 200 reports submitted by local schools and intermediate schools district will be available from an on-line Education Data Network. Piloted with six to eight ISDs in 1993-94, the "Education Data Network" will expand to 35-40 regional sites across the state and is expected to be completed in July 1995. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 21, 1993 I Page 3 Middleville’s Gavin‘Toys for Tots’ campaign hailed “big success” What a way to top off a 'Toys for Tola" drive! A shiny van pulled into Gavin's Chevrolet/Buick/Pontiac last Frfday with 50 new unwrapped toys to contribute Gavin's, located in Middleville, holds the drive annually to provide area children with a new toy at Christmas time, and this year, donations were rather slow. The staff at the car dealership wondered right up to the last day if they might not have enough toys to go around this year. But, thanks to the Independent Accountants Association of Michigan (IAAM) the back of the pickup truck used to bold the toys was filled to the top. Bill Roush, who is co­ owner of Roush's Accounting Tax Service in Middleville with Susan Rister, explained he attended the company Christmas party in Chapter 3 of the IAAM where everyone brought along a new toy for "Toys for Tots. " Friday, he and the Foster children delivered 50 new toys to top off the pickup load just before the end of the drive. With the cooperation of local churches, the toys will now be delivered to children in the Middleville area who otherwise might not have a toy on Christmas morning. The staff at Gavin’s said they appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who took the time and effort to drop off a toy for a child to enjoy during the holidays. TK Board puts gears in motion to hire new curriculum director Larry Rowden of Gavin’s (left to right) David Foster, 2, Allyson Foster. 4. and Bill administrators listed in needs Roush show the toys collected for Gavin’s 'Toy for Tots" campaign. Allyson for the district at an evening especially wanted to show the dolly. David is just happy sitting among the toys. session that gave them the chance to prioritize needs for the district. The task of pulling together curriculum was part of former Page Elementary Principal Linda Goosen’s job. She expressed the need for a person who would handle cur­ riculum on a full-time basis. There just was not the time to handle that and be a building administrator, she maintained The board has a list of 21 performance responsibilities for the new director. fflMR DESIGNERS Included in the list are to guide development, im­ by... 122 E. Main. Middleville • 795-7719 plementation. and evalutation OPEN Mon Tn,i, Fn 9 ~ To,, 9 I s,i , J of the curriculum and instruc­ tional services, work with building principals and special education supervisor in the improvement of individual Superintendent staff competencies and organize and coordinate grade of level linker and departmental Thornapple Kellogg programs, coordinate and supervise the development of the major core curriculum areas for the district, respon­ sibility for reviewing all district-wide testing, and lead As the Christmas season approaches, we take stock of what district grant writing for is really important in our lives. Chapter I, professional It seems that each year we are faced with crisis and a world development grants, and in turmoil. others. In education we strive to meet the challenges that our Qualifications for the posi­ studenLs will face in this world of fast-paced change. This may tion include Michigan cer­ be extremely difficult in the year ahead with the uncertainty of tification as a curriculum stale funding for our schools. But as we cope with change, we director; a minimum of a need to be ever mindful of the importance of some of the basic master’s degree with major values in our lives. emphasis in curriculum Christmas is a time to pause and reflect, as we do I would development and administra­ like to share a message that was in a Christmas card received tion; at least five years of manv years ago 1 hae saved the card over the years and each teaching experience, Christmas 1 read the message. Ths year it takes on ever greater preferably at both elementary meaning. and secondary levels; ex­ One Solitary Life... perience as a building ad­ He was bom in an obscure village. ministrator; background and He worked in a carpenter shop knowledge of curriculum until he was thirty He then became development, supervision of an itinerant preacher. instruction, building ad­ He never held an office. ministration, research, pro­ He never had a family gram evaluation, and staff or owned a house. development; and knowledge He didn’t go to college. of grant writing. He had no credentials but himself.. The salary range for the Nineteen centuries have come and gone. curriculum director position and today he is the central figure will be between $48,000 to of the human race. AS 3 Locations $58,000 All the armies that ever marched. Op«n AS D*y The search will begin after and all the navies that ever sailed. Monday thru the Christmas break. Fnday and bl all the parliaments that ever sat. TK Board President Jan Noon on Saturday and all the kings that ever reigned Siebesma said they will be have not affected the life of man looking nationwide and plan on the earth as much as that to advertise the opening in na­ One solitary life. tional educators magazines. Again, on behalf of all of us here at the Thomapple Kellogg School, Board of Education. Administration. Staff and 3205 68th ST S E 303 ARLINGTON 267 MAIN ST DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE CALEDONIA Students. I would like to wish everyone a very Merry CLEAN OCT YOUR BASE­ 698-6337 795-3361 891-8113 MENT and your aitk. Turn Christmas and joyous holiday season. extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner Phone 945-9554. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools should have a director for curriculum and instruction by May 1. 1994. if all goes as planned. The Thomapplc Kellogg School Board gave the job description for the position the final approval at last week’s meeting, with May 1 as the target date to have the new director on board. The job goal is “to provide leadership in the develop­ ment, implementation, and coordination of the District’s K-12 curriculum and instruction." The need for someone to fill this position has been present for some time and was the number one item that district Superintendent’s Corner Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! From all of us at... £freer PfrkoxurC' ------ Steve Garrett ‘One solitary life’ For the HOLIDAY we will be. Open Friday, December 24 ’til 1 p.m. and Reopen Monday Regular Hours TATE <ANK ALEDONIA Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 FDIC �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 21, 1993 and hostesses. I am anxious to get a talking book by Stephen Mitchell. "The Gospels.” In 1814. Thomas Jefferson took the Greek. Jewish. French, and With.. NORMA VELDERMAN English Bibles, hunting to find the actual words that Christ said Not what people said, he said. It should be a fascinating discouraged, then someone I sorry, but I goofed again, I book It takes six to eight went to listen to the news that tells me they appreciate what I weeks to have it made into a you folks gave me and the am doing. So I give myself a talking book. tape was blank I had forgot­ swift kick and go on. Jerry Spencer said that Sun­ Johnny and 1 had a wonder ten to push the record button day they attended their grand­ fill time at the senior citizens as well as the play daughter's birthday party at Christmas dinner and choral Johnny says that just shows my age, says not to monkey concert Didn't the choral daughter Carol Stayton’s home in Hastings with such modem things. I group do a super job? Dick Ward said that his Sorry to hear about Don spit back at him, that it just daughter and grandson are Boysen falling and breaking shows how much more work I with them for Christmas from have to do mentally to retrain his hip. The Thomapple Heritage Indonesia. This is their first my lazy mind. So if you folks will have pa­ group had our annual time to meet their grandson. It Christmas white elephant par­ is cold and so he is clinging to tience with me and my stumbling blocks, I will keep ty at Lu and Dick Ward's them. So many different things to get used to. trying to overcome my lazy beautifully decorated home. Mary Hayward’s two mind. When I get so They make such super host _____________________ 1 Neighbors daughters came to help mom celebrate her birthday by tak­ ing her to Frankenmuth. They stayed overnight and had din­ ner at a German restaurant. They had a great time shopping. Maureen Robinson said that she and Jack went to Grand Rapids to the horticultural show last week Edith Miller and her family had an early Christmas at her home She had 15 people there. Thelma Carl attended the Business and Professional group in Hastings. Betty Newman said that son Paul and wife Cindy took her to the Festival of Lights last week in Battle Creek. Sue Stauffer said the Barb's friend and her husband from Delton came over Sunday Mae Bowerman had an ear­ ly Christmas family get- together Sunday. Neva Kenyon said that Bill thought it was a real nice Christmas parade Dec 11 Last week they went to see Ralph Kenyon at Kent Com­ munity Hospital. He was looking real good and hopes to be home by Christmas. Keep up the good work. Ralph. Mary Vanderwal was a guest at her sorority’s housewarming of her new mobile home last week It was a complete surprise and she had such a wonderful time. Mom Mary Noah also went. Dave Noah took her. Johnny sat with Lib Palmer and Donna Fox at the senior citizens' Christmas dinner last week. Lib Palmer's daughter Bernice from Lexington. Ky .. came Tuesday and will leave this weekend. Mary Springer of Delton came to visit Virginia Root last week. Katie Wteringa said that Deb’s son. Sam. was Tiny Tim on the Heritage Christmas float. Jeanie's little girl was on the pre-school float. Ett Van Sickle said she at­ tended a wonderful church Christmas program, which in­ cluded Eva Engel. Rose McWhinney and Beth Palmer of Caledonia. Ett said that the whole church took part in it and it was such a very en­ joyable program Lucille Getty sid that she had company last week Maxine and Don Fedewa. and Bessie Nelson attended the Literary Club last week at Virginia Root's home. Cathy Williamson and daughter Stacy flew out to the mall in Minneapolis Saturday. Quite an experience. AccorContinuad on next page - LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. 4 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer 4 Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock Music. Jeffery C. Vander Heide M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world' Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling 11:00 a.m. Glints United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers V .• nj-, M. -CTI ~ ! '-*=* Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am - Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided during both services •Set mi example In speech in Me, in love, in laith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School..................................... 9:30a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.............10:30 a.m. Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................................. 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday..................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 5:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Poster TIM DOUBLESTEIN. Youth Director Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Children’s Church/Youth Worship during morning service*. Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th dunng evening services Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults. High School Youth Group and Adult Clwe» For information call: 891-81 19 oV 1 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Peace Reformed Church St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family 708 West Main Street Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Morning Worship Service............ 10 00 a m. Sunday School.............................. 11:15 a m Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p m. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 YOU ARE INVI1 Saturday Evening Mass.................................5:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 am Sunday Morning Worship..............11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. 4 11:00 a m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 'The CTxxcri where everybody is somebody.. ood Jesus Christ is lad~ 111 Church Street Sunday School..................................... 9 30 am Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10 30 a.m Sunday Evening Wonhc........................ 600 p.m. wed Midweek Prayer 4 Bfcte Study----- 700pm Her Wffcam Dobson <s& DeveJOdscr Vodhriador Wre.awy MuxDr CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School.................. 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice ................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.............. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Jeffrey Lee IfrOO a m . 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Phone 795-7076 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9:45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a.m Sunday School 11:15 a m. Wednesday "Family Night’* Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 6.00 p m Inspiring, Pouttue, Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ZUljr CDlrt fllimr ^rtlindisi (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a m Morning Worship.............. 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7 00 p.m. Royle Ballard, Pastor - 868-6437 - Relevant, The Reorganized . CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h St near Whitneyville Ave. ■ < 2 Church School, Sunday ........... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m Evening Worship.......... 6:00 p.m Wcd f-ellowship.......... 7.30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 21, 1993 / Page 5 TK Holiday food basket program feeds 93 area needy families The Thomapple Kellogg Holiday Food Basket program has served 93 needy families in the community this year. This is an annual program, sponsored mainly by T.K. students The T.K. High School students, along with Phil Jahnke (student council advisor), again noted to directed money from their an­ nual “Slave Auction” to pur­ chase most of the turkey s for the food baskets Each year, the middle school and all three of the elementary schools hold a non-perishable food drive. This year the drive was held during the week of Dec. 13 through the 17th. The food is collected by the churches at the end of the drive. Eight area churches and several individuals and groups participated by adopting needy families and making up and delivering the holiday baskets Otto’s Turkey Farm donates some turkeys each vear to help the Middleville Methodist Church complete food baskets. Pastoor's Family Market helps by allow ing the program to set up a “charge system” for the turkeys, then billing the high school Student Coun­ cil at a later date. Girl Scout Troop 405 and Heidi VanAman's 4-H Club combined efforts this year to make up and deliver a food basket to one needy family in town. - Call for — CLASSIFIEDS Place Your Advertising Message Here • 795-3345 • Bates: 5 words tec *2.75 lhen 10* par word If you pay te advance, you save 50* NKng charge Deodhne is Fnday at 4:00 p.m. "Come Join Us for Christmas" ‘Change for a change’ collection helps needy HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH One project of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School include ‘Change for a Change," a collection in each advisory room that would be used to help a needy family this Christmas. Students like eighth-graders Nathan Schmitz (left) and Mark Miller collected over $300. A family with three small girls and an elderly man will benefit from the students' generosity. 9669 Kraft Ave., S.E. Caledonia, Ml 48316 891-9259 Thornapple Bible Club presents life nativity Members of the Thomapple Bible Club will present their live nativity program in three performances each night of Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. Dec. 22. 23 and 24. This is the 20th year the club has provided this Christmas presentation for the community. Located at the comer of 76th Street and Thomapple River Drive, the program will feature children of the club MASSES OF CHRISTMAS playing the roles of the Nativi­ ty at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. each evening. Visitors should follow “the path of light” to the building, and plan to stay for refreshments after the performance. Anyone with questions can call 891 8048 . 891-1072 or 891-8712. Fit, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Childrens Choir 6:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir 10:00 p.m. Adult Choir Sat., Dec. 25 Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Congregation Join us as we sing for joy share the good news and wonder at the birth of Jesus. Doots celebrate 40th anniversary Bill and Diane Doot of Caledonia celebrated their 40th anniversary on Nov. 13. They have five children and six grandchildren. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 7:00 AND 11:00 P.M. Two Christmas Eve candlelight services. NEIGHBORS From Page 4 SEE WHAT'S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E. Main St., Caledonia. Ml 891-9224 ding to the Grand Rapids Press, the mall had 35,000 people there, with some celebrities, like Sylvester Stallone Liz Fmkbeiner told me that the Barber Country School is now on a permanent founda­ tion. The contractor who did the job feels that the school would be ready this next sum­ mer for use in country school visiting and teaching If any of you folks know of any furnishing for the inside, please contact Caledonia Histone Society or any of ns members It seems nice to finally sec it on a permanent foundation Well, folks. 1 guess that is it for this week. Have a good week 1 love all of you wonderful people in my Com­ munity family. 7:00 P.M. - Family Worship A service designed for families, celebrating the Christmas story through song, readings, and the lighting of candles. Music by children and GLCC Praise Team. Gift bags for kids. Infant nursery provided. 11:00 P.M. - A Service of Lessons and Carols A Community tradition! An inspiring service sure to move hearts of all ages. Music by the GLCC choir, Michael Burgess, soloist, piano, organ, brass and, the traditional lighting of the candles. No nursery provided. GLCC Gun Lake Community Church ★ From your friends at: * Gun Lake Community Church ★ * ★ 12200 Chief Noonday Road * (1/2 mile East of Patterson) * (616) 795-7903 The gift of love, the hope of peace, the joy of life in Christ. M �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 21, 1993 TK’s MEAP test scores show improvement across the board by. Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Michigan Educational Assessment Program test results for the Tbomapple Kellogg Schools have come back showing marked im­ provement throughout the district In each of the categories, the number of students who received “satisfactory” ratings increased over last year's results The number of students who were rated as cither ‘‘satisfactory’’ or •’moderate” (which is also passing) also improved from last year The MEAP tests three academic areas, reading, math and science. Reading and math are given to those in the fourth, seventh and tenth grades; while science is given to fifth-, eighth and 11 th graders. TK students took the MEAP tests early in the school year. “MEAP is a measure of a student’s achievement as related to core curriculum out­ comes and essentional goals and objectives,” explained David Bukala. Page Elemen tary principal and ad­ ministrator responsible for reporting MEAP results in the district. Results for individual students should already been distributed In fact, Bukala is considering having a parents' meeting for those at Page early in the new year to answer any ques­ tions about the testing. “No one in the district ac­ tually teaches the MEAP,” Bukala said. “We try to teach them the test taking strategies." U MEAP is a measure for a student’s achievement as related to core curriculum outcomes and essential goals and objectives. GRADE LEVEL 1993_______ SAT 34 9% MOD 35.4% LOW 29.7% SAT 46 9% MOD 28 0% LOW 25.1% 4 Reading SAT 32.6% MOD 41.7% LOW 25.7% SAT 29 5% MOD 34 1% LOW 36 4% 4 Math SAT 30 5% MOD 29 4% LOW 40 1% SAT 35.3% MOO 28 9% LOW 35 8% 5 Science 4 3 2 1 7 Reading SAT 32 4% MOD 38 5% LOW 29 1% SAT 30 5% MOD 33 0% LOW 36 5% SAT 53 9% MOD 28 1% LOW 18 0% 7 Math SAT 33 0% MOD 33 5% LOW 33 5% SAT 37 9% MOD 36.0% LOW 26 1% SAT 47 8% MOD 31.5% LOW 20 8% 8 Science 4 3 2 1 10 Reading SAT 45.2% MOD 33.3% LOW 21.5% SAT 39 6% MOD 29.9% LOW 30.6% SAT 54 3% MOD 25.7% LOW 20 0% 10 Math SAT 21.5% MOD 38 5% LOW 40 0% SAT 25 0% MOD 36.1% LOW 38 9%_______ SAT 39 3% MOD 36 4% LOW 24 3% 11 Science 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 — David Bukala At West Elementary School which houses all of the district’s second- and thirdgraders. Principal Sharon Kalee has already acted on some of the information gain­ ed from the MEAP. Again, she saw the need for teaching the children more test-taking strategies, how to use the process of elimination in multiple choice, and giving them a better idea of com parisons like better, best and more. most. Kalee also noted that the reading selections were longer than most of the students were accustomed to, and that became very tiring for them. In math, she felt that the kids needed more exposure to interpreting graphs and com­ parative charts. 1992 1991 5 Though students do not first take the tests until fourth grade, the tests measure the cumulative skills of the kids. According to Bukala. the MEAP tests ' are always in a state of development and change.” Reading had a major revi­ sion in 1991. math in 1992, and both were again revised for 1993 The science areas are cur­ rently under revision. State wide reports compar­ ing the districts are not available yet. Bukala said those results are not regionalized and that he couldn't guess how TK com­ pared to other districts. ’But. we’re pleased that our test results show con­ tinued improvement.” he said. DISTRICT MEAP RESULTS_________ CONTENT AREA 4 68.2% 3 25.4% 2 6.4% 0.0%_________ 1 4 3 2 1 64.1% 29.0% 6 9% 0 0% 44.7% 34.0% 17.0% 4.3% 4 3 2 1 61.7% 319% 4 8% 1.6% 79 7% 169% 2.3% 1.1% 4 55.0% 3 36.1% 2 8.3% 0.6%__________ 1 49.2% 37.3% 9.5% 4.0% 68 7% 26.3% 5.1% 0.0% 55 4% 31.7% 101% 2 9% The Thornapple Kellogg Schools have shown an improvement in their Michigan Educational Assessment Program scores this year. This chart shows scores for the past three years. Passing marks are indicated by SAT(isfactory) and MOD(erate) in reading and math; and by 4 and 3 in the science categories. Caledonia Schools to offer vacation computer classes Caledonia School District families who just got a Macin­ tosh computer for Christmas can learn the capabilities of their computers and software in special classes to be offered Wednesday. Dec. 29. at the Caledonia Middle School Media Center. Caledonia Computer Coor­ dinator Andy Mann and Peter Woodfield, the district’s of­ ficial computer technician, will offer two workshops that day. The morning session, runn- ICS TRAVEL iztf'E Court St ^Hastings, 3f/ 49055 bib 945-5no or 1-800-875'2525 Jlolidav Jfours ‘Dec 24,51 - 8:50a-1 moon ‘Dec 25,Jan 1 closed Special ‘Rates through ICS Travel only 5\Iarch 12-19,1994 ‘Eastern Caribbean Cruise Ceaue from ‘Tort Cauderdale to ‘‘Philipsburg, St Maarten, ST. ‘Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Nassau. Call Stow for rates! Don't forqet to pick up vour gift certificates for the holidays. ing from 9 a m. to noon, is designed for new Macintosh owners, while the 1 to 4 p.m. afternoon session will be plan­ ned for new MS DOSWindows owners. Mann said the classes will include "the basics,” such as installing software, saving and printing and recommendations for software to purchase. Those participating in the class can learn the particulars of their own computers and printers by setting them up at the media center about one half-hour before class begins. Mann said owners should mark all their equipment, and he will bring the school’s engraver for anyone who would like to permanently mark his or her computer equipment. Because of limited space, this class is offered only to families in the Caledonia School District. Caledonia kids in the fourth through seventh grades also can enjoy a computer class during Christmas vacation. They can sign up for a "HyperCard workshop” from 8 a m. to noon on Thurs day, Dec. 30. The class will be held at the CHS Mac Centris Lab, located just across the hall from the middle school gym. For this class, Mann and Woodfield will be joined by CMS teacher Paula Zurawski to help beginners learn the HyperCard basics, while ex­ perienced students can experi­ ment with new skills, such as animation, scanned images and special effects. Mann noted that HyperCard is specific to the Macintosh computer. Space restrictions will limit the class size, so those in­ terested should call to register immediately. Each of the computer classes will cost $5 to cover materials. Interested students can register by calling the Caledonia Schools' computer office at 891-0218. Mann said if he is out of the office, prospective “students” should leave their names and phone numbers on the answering machine, and he will call them back when he returns. Those unable to attend one of the classes might want to borrow one of the sch<x>ls' computer training video tapes. Mann said his office has more than a dozen MacAcademy training videos which can be borrowed over­ night or over a weekend. A $5 deposit will be re­ quired, but will be returned when the tape is brought back to the computer office. For information on available tapes and how to borrow them, call the com­ puter education office. 891-0218. NEW CONTRACT, continued from front page — ed by Trustee Ed Schellinger was the health insurance benefit that includes medical, dental, and optical. The village pays for all of the coverage including that of families. Schell mger questioned this and felt that it was not the norm in most other business practices. However, the contract was approved uith one dissenting vote Engineer Tom Newhof who is handling the village’s new sewer system updated the council on the progress of the project The village has been notified that it had missed this quarter's deadline for the State Revolving Fund. However, according to Village Manager Ev Man­ shum. there probably would not have been funds available anyway. SRF also told Manshum that funds may be available for the third or fourth quarter ot 1994. If the village went ahead and borrowed money to build the wastewater treatment plant, the SRF funds could still be used to pay off the higher interest loan or bonds. Manshum also said that the Department of Natural Resources had determined that the dosing pond (the last one in the system) would not have to have a liner. That will reduce the cost of the system by about $84,000 The council also approved the sale of two lots in the In­ dustrial Park to Hillco Inc. of Kentw<xxl Hillco will fill the anchor spot in the park that was vacated when Middleville Tool and Die withdrew its interest * frJO r-V Classes �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 21. 1993 / Page 7 School board, TK administrators to ratify working contract Class makes senior care cards for Christmas This month's honorees named by the Thornapple Kellogg School Board included McFall Elementary Principal Bill Rich who recently published an article in Prin­ cipal" magazine, and Business Manager Alice Jansma (center) for her good job in refinancing and a good audit. Board President Jan Siebesma presented engraved pens to them. Celeste Wolverton who was the chairwoman of the United Way campaign in the district could not be present. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg School Board ratified an agreement with the TK Ad­ ministrators K Association at last Monday's meeting Administrators, which in­ clude five building principals and the special education director, have been working without a contract since July i. “We arc moving away from the contract that has been essentially unchanged for the past 21 years,” said Dan Parker, one of the school board members responsible for negotiating the contract. Rather than wages being based on duties, longevity and job. each administrator will be expected to set team goals that adhere to the district’s mission statement. After the last day of class for the students, these goals will be evaluated to see if the administrator has achieved the set goals. Goal achievement will be rewarded with up to a 2 per­ cent bonus. “We are really happy with our administrators and their willingness to change like that.” Parker said. “They are really willing to put the results on the line.” The new two-year contact also calls for a 3 percent in­ crease for each administrator. New salaries have not yet been determined, according to Business Manager Alice Jansma. But the salary range for 1992-93 is from $56,746 to $73,483 Jansma said that the new wages probably would begin in January and would be retroactive. After a closed session for negotiations strategy plann­ ing, the board approved an overall 3 percent increase for non-represented personnel with an additional 2 percent increase to be based on merit for the 1993-94 year. Non-represented (non­ STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village FARM INLAND MARINE. WORKER’S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-1 IABII I1 Y The spirit of Christmas... Every year, you are sure to union) personnel include hear someone say. “I just school staff such as super­ can’t seem to get the visors in maintenance, Christmas spirit!” Just what is the Christmas grounds and food services. In other business last week, spirit? Here is what some writers have to say about it. the TK School Board: Back in 1897. a famed — Adopted two new policies, 1FBDA-R and editorial used the figure of IFBDB-R. for the public Santa Claus to exemplify the library located in the high Christmas spirit. “Yes, school. One allows students Virginia.” wrote Francis P. access to the adult section in Church, editor of the New the public libary after school York Sun... “there is a Santa has been dismissed for the Claus... He exists as certainly day. The other is for parental as love and generosity and permission to check out audio­ devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give visual materials. More information can be your life its highest beauty and joy? ” obtained at the library. Charles Dickens captured — Approved a resolution to the spirit of Christmas in his continue the collection of summer taxes at the 50 per­ description of Ebenezer cent level, even through it is Scrooge’s ovemght change not known whether that col­ from an unhappy miser to a generous employer: ‘“A lection will be applicable. merry Christmas Bob!’ said Scrooge with an earnestness that could not be mistaken, as he clapped him on the back. ‘A merrier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow, then I have given you for many a year. I’ll raise your salary, and chapter will start at 7 p.m. endeavour to assist your Tuesday, Jan. 4. at Gun Lake struggling family, and we will Community Church, 12200 discuss your affairs this very afternoon, over a Christmas Chief Noonday Road. The new chapter is spon­ bowl of smoking bishop, sored by the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Jody Van Huisen, president of the Gun Lake Chamber, has issued an invitation to all interested residents to attend this first meeting Van Huisen said "The abili­ ty to speak and convey our message clearly and con­ fidently to groups of people is becoming increasingly more important Yet many of us feel so ill at ease in front of audiences we will avoid such a situation at any cost Toastmasters Chibs have a well established track record of helping members become more self confident and better speakers. Interim officers of the new Toastmasters Club are Presi­ dent Don Black. Treasurer Sand> Buller and Secretary Denise Krau Ansooe interested in atten­ ding this first meeting or join­ ing Toastmasters may call the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 672-1222 for reservations. Gun Lake Chamber to sponsor Toastmasters Club Residents of the Gun Lake Area have an opportunity to join a new Toastmasters Inter­ national Club. The first meeting of the new Kim Chausow's fourth-grade class at Page Elementary in Middleville kept their hands busy making Christmas cards to share with senior citizens who may not receive any this holiday season. Each child made at least one card and then they were sent to Channel 13 for distribution. Bob!. .. ” The youngsters caroling for senior citizens at a convales­ cent home... the shopper who takes time to wish the harried clerk “Merry Christmas” the church members collec­ ting food and clothing to take to less fortunate neighbors... the co-worker who invites a lonely bachelor to share a family dinner... all these have experienced the joy of reaching out to others that it is the core of the Christmas ex­ perience. paralleling the love of the Father reaching out to a sinful world through His beloved Son. A sentiment expressed on the most popular Christinas card designed in the 1800s summarizes this spirit well. “I am thanking of you today because it is Christmas, and I wish you happiness And tomorrow, because it will be the day after Christmas. I See Christmas. Page 8 D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Corner of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 21, 1993 Board authorizes administrative efficiency study Computer network contract approved for CHS addition bj Barbara Gall Staff Writer The "Caledonia School Board last week approved the low bid submitted by Moss Telecommunications of Grand Rapids to install a computer network for the high school addition. The bid of $165,693.74 in­ cludes labor costs Rich Reiffer of Tri valent Lan Concepts recommended the Moss company to the board, and explained how the computer network will be set up. not only in the new learn ing center addition, but throughout the high school. The system will extend to the present middle school area also, once the middle school moves into its new facility in the fall of 1995. The present middle school then will be renovated for high school use. Reiffer said that the com­ puter network will meet cur­ rent and all future specifica­ tions “that we see coming down the line.” and it will allow computer access to the learning center from any com­ puter terminal in the high school. The network also will be TK Bulletin Board Calendar of Events Dec. 21 — Elementary class parties. Dec, 22 — Middle School roller skating or movie activity. High School has hat day and wear green or red day. Last day of school this year! Dec. 23-Jan. 2 — Winter break — Wheee! Jan. 3 — First day of school in 1994. Jan. 11 — PET. meeting. ***** Teachable Moments... West — The children in Mrs. Thaler’s 2nd grade have been learning the parts of a letter so they can write to very special people All second graders at West traveled to the Grand Plaza to sec the gingerbread house display. At school they all en­ joyed assembling their own gingerbread houses with frosting, candies and cereal. *♦*♦ Next ‘Bulletin Board' will be January 11. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “God bless us. every one.” (Charles Dickens' Tiny Tim) compatible with the computer system in the new middle school, he said. The cost for the system is covered by the bond for the high school addition The board also approved hiring the Detroit-area con­ sulting firm Plante-Moran to conduct a study of the district's administrative struc­ ture. Cost for the study is not to exceed $14,000. The board s Personnel Committee recommended the study, which will pinpoint what administrative functions are working well and what changes need to be made to improve efficient administra­ tion of the district. The consultants also will prepare job descriptions of all administrative positions and do a comparisoncompensation study to find out how the Caledonia schools' compensation pro­ gram for administrators com­ pares both with other school districts and with non-school corporations. “This study also will show us where we can cut costs if necessary.” added Board Secretary Bernard Nagel. He said Plante-Moran comes highly recommended by other area school districts and was chosen after inter­ viewing two other firms for the study In other business the board: — Approved updating the computer system at the central office at a cost of $8,837.85. — Approved replacing the special education bus wrecked Start Your New Year Right ...in a NEW HOME! 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While details of the scholarship grant will be pro­ vided soon, the scholarships are to be awarded to students who otherwise could not at­ tend college or trade school, she said. Porter also announced that the State Superintendent of Schools will visit CHS Jan. 6. Board President Steve Donker announced the annual evaluation of Caledonia School Superintendent Robert Myers will be held after the January board meeting. Caledonia Village Council to freeze all but clerk’s wages by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Clerk will be the only village official to receive a salary in­ crease next year. By action taken last week by the Village Council. Clerk Jackie Cherry will receive a 4 percent increase, boosting her salary from this year’s $12,550 to $13,052 for next year. The wages of all other elected and appointed officials will be frozen at this year’s rates. Of the elected officials, the council president receives an annual salary of $5,000, the village treasurer is paid $7,300, and the village assessor is paid $300. Council trustees are paid $85 for each regular meeting attended and $50 for each special meeting. The appointed members of the Village Planning Commis­ sion and the Zoning Board of Appeals receive $20 for each CHRISTMAS, shall still wish you happiness; and so on clear throughout theyear.” Going back even further, a friar wrote this greeting in 1513: “The gloom of the world is but a shadow, behind it, yet within our reach is joy. Take joy... and so at this Christmas time I greet you. with the prayer that for you, now and forever the day Serving our Country meeting they attend. The council had requested its Labor Committee of Janice Soules and Dan Erskine make 1994 wage recommendations for the village employees. The council also asked the Labor Committee to work with the village clerk on recommendations for the future work load of the clerk and look into the possibility of hiring a deputy clerk. Council members noted the increased work load of the clerk because of the growth in the village and the extra work related to the new sewer plant and the new water tower. In other business last week, the council: — Authorized its attorney to write a resolution indicating the village will adhere to the Uniform Traffic Code of 1981. This means the village will get a percentage of each traffic ticket written within the village limits. — Approved the Library from Page 7 breaks and the shadows flee away.” Merry Christmas to one and all! 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Wilcox also said the DNR has issued a discharge permit for the project, which is pro­ ceeding on schedule. As soon as the construction permits are issued, bids can be put out. Wilcox said. — Set 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month as a regular meeting dates for the Village Planning Commis sion, effective Dec. 21 — Heard a report from W W Engineers that the sewer line at the new middle school has been properly installed and all sections tested. — Approved a resolution instructing the village clerk to put on the March 14 ballot the question of whether or not to dissolve the village govern­ ment. (See related story.) — Set a budget workshop for 7 p.m.‘Monday, Jan. 24. I In stock only ! ’ J | | f I | | J W I I Caledonia Farmers Elevator I j 146 E Main, Caledonia • 891-8108 J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 21. 1993 I Page 9 CMS students ‘focus’ on making a difference 'Pizza, sir?' A tuxedo-clad Clark Volz serves pizza and pop to the CMS Focus group which brought in the most items during the school's food drive for hungry families. Volz, principal at the middle school, said he would be a servant for a day to the group with the biggest donation. (Photo courtesy Caledonia Schools.) Caledonia Middle School students were ready to make a difference in the com­ munity by working for a day at the Grand Rapids Habitat for Humanity. (Photo courtesy Caledonia Schools.) by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Middle School’s “Focus” groups have been working for two months to “make a dif­ ference” in their community. School secretary Judy Skin­ ner explained that every two months, the “Focus” pro gram changes its theme, and that for November and December, the theme has been “making a difference ” Actually, she said, the kids got the program underway in October, when the eighth­ grade leadership class spon­ sored a free throw contest. The $1 entry fees brought in a profit of $135, which the class donated to the Heartside Ministries in downtown Grand Rapids. November marks the begin­ ning of the holiday season and its thoughts of good things to eat. so the students sponsored a food drive, collecting nonperishable items for baskets to be distributed by the Caledonia Jaycees for Christmas. Providing some inspiration for the collection was local resident John Finkbemer, who talked to students about his 1992 visit to the East African country of Tanzania, where hunger is an ever-present “guest ” The group, headed by teachers John Butler and Kim Gates, won the subsequent contest between the Focus groups to see which could br­ ing in the most food items. Their reward was pizza and pop provided by the Jaycees, but served by their tuxedo­ clad principal, Clark Volz, who waited on the students all day as part of their prize. The Grand Rapids-based Santa Claus Girls were the “focus” of the students’ December activities. Skinner said. Caledonia resident Eva Engle, long active with the Santa Claus Girls program, told the students of the need to collect hats and mittens for children their age. The CMS students began raising money to help the program. Sixth-graders raised $69 with a lunch-time cookie sale, while the seventh-graders held an auction on items they made at home. “They want to donate their profits to buying books for the Santa Claus Girls,” Skinner said, and noted that the Caledonia High School book store said it will match the middle schoolers’ efforts. “I’m just really proud of the way the kids have pitched in." Skinner said. One sixth-grade group donated their snacks and dessert money to the Santa Claus Girls, and even the secretaries and aides donated the money they would have spent on their present exchange. The students ended up with three big bags of hats and mit­ tens to donate to their adopted philanthropy. In addition to the fund rais­ ing and food drives, the seventh- and eighth-grade leadership classes also tried to “make a difference” by spen­ ding a December day working at the Grand Rapids Habitat for Humanity. “Middle school kids can’t drive, or go far to work, and so they often don’t get a chance to see a lot of the world out there,”* Skinner said. “But they do want to help and they did make a dif­ ference. I think our kids’ ef­ forts show that we’re right with our slogan here that ‘The best is in the middle.’’’ sSAwSa.Lifestyle SPAS Now thru YEAR END Scftub and receive... SI An Savings Bond Ivv (Holiday Rebate) • Hundreds to thousands in savings • A Portable Paradise • Save Big Bucks $$$ on efficiency. ^870? IN TO REGISTER for a... J Scftub RENTAL _____________No Obligation — No Purchase Required. 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TK Superintendent Steve Garrett (standing) was on hand to chat with the guests. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Christmas dinner and concert that was given for Middleville area senior citizens on Thursday. Dec. 9, attracted about 125 seniors, one of the largest crowds in recent years. Festive table decorations helped set the m<xxl with poinsettias and placemats made by Thomapple Kellogg kindergartners just for the occasion. Dinner, which included roast turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberry sauce, rolls and sherbet, was prepared by the TK High School cafeteria staff and served by the students of teacher Joyce Domire. After the meal, the senior citizens got to listen to several Christmas favorites sung by the TK High School choir and the Middle School choir. “The sunny weather helped." said Community Education Director Chris Boysen, who was responsible for the planning the event. "Overall, we had a wonderful day.” a Newman ■ Taylor united No one was neglected. 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Wayland Caledonia & Delton real estate Office: 1-800-241-5253 Home: (616) 795-7274 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 21, 1993 / Page 11 Caledonia Twp. returns River Glen PUD to planning commission by Barbara Gall TKMS Students of the Month Sixth grade students of the month at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School in­ clude (front, l-f) Susan Beckering, Allison Be I son, Holly Corson, and Matthew DeBlaay; (middle, l-r) Jeremiah Donker, Jenny Olczak, Joshua Porritt, and Mat­ thew Pullen; and (back, l-r) Shannon Richards, Victoria Rodriquez, Terri Schondelmayer, and Ryan Smith. Not pictured is Jennifer Davis. Staff Writer Voicing concerns about undersized lots and lot widths in a proposed housing development, the Caledonia Township Board voted last week to return the project to the Township Planning Com­ mission for further review . In sending the proposed River Glen residential PUD back to the Planning Commis­ sion. the Township Board said it hopes that the lot size pro­ blems can be negotiated into a “win-win” result for both the developer and the township. The commission was directed to act as quickly as possible on the Thomapple River Drive project, since negotiations between the developer and township already have dragged on for 20 months. The board’s action was taken after continuing its re­ quired “second reading" of the project's PUD (planned unit development) ordinance. The discussion had been tabl­ ed last month until the board received results of soil tests being conducted by the Kent County Health Department at the site. Since then, the board has received confirmation that all lots in both of developer Mark Harmsen’s alternate River Glen proposals have passed percolation tests for private septic systems. In renewing their discussion of the original River Glen pro­ posal, the Township Board members said they like Harm­ sen’s plan, but are concerned about the three undersized lots included in the project's layout. The project’s 15 lots taken together average more than two acres, but individual!), three do not meet the 40.000-square-fooc area re­ quirement of the underlying R 1 single family zoning district. Board members also said they are "hung up” on the failure of the developer to meet the minimum lot width of 150 feet at the building setback. While none of the in­ dividual lots are nxire than 10-15 feet too narrow , added together the missing footage would equal the width of another lot. These factors are of special concern since the proposed development lies along the I 5 Thomapple River and in­ cludes protected wetlands Board members asked Harmsen both last week and at the first reading in November, if he would delete one lot from the plan. This reconfiguration would allow all lots to meet the minimum 40,000 square foot area requirement and also the I 5 0 - foot width requirement. Harmsen. who already has dropped one lot from his original 16-lot PUD proposal, said it would be hard to take out another lot and still make the project financially feasible. Last month. Harmsen toss­ ed another factor into the debate by bringing to the board an alternative River Glen plan In this layout, he Sh PUD. on Pag* 12 .from all of us at... ED’S BODY SHOP T 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley, one block off Main Street in Downtown Caledonia ■- . aa Office open Mon Fri. 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THORNAPPLE VALLEY ■na* EQUIPMENT, INC Egl South M-37 — Hastings �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 21, 1993 Caledonia Village to choose council ballot in Feb. 21 primary by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Though Caledonia Village residents may decide in their March . 14 election to eliminate their government, they still have to vote for Village Council officials, in case the election results show the village will continue as a separate governmental unit. Contested council offices include treasurer and three trustee seats, and so a primary election has been set for Monday, Feb. 21. Incumbent Village Treasurer Jay Shook is not seeking re-election after 10 years in the office. Running for the position as Republicans are Council Trustee Steve Antecki, 528 E. Main, and David Quillan, 207 Main St. The terms of trustees Susan Berencsi, Paula Moerland and Steve Antecki will expire this year. Berencsi, who lives at 9870 Duncan Lake, will seek re-election to her fourth fouryear term on the council. Moerland, 217 Terrace, will seek election for the first time. She was appointed last year to complete Doug Leckta's unfulfilled council term after he moved out of the village. Antecki's seat is open, since be is running for village trea­ surer. Joining Berencsi and Moerland on the Republican ticket for trustee is newcomer Charles Audy, 227 Johnson St Another newcomer to the trustee race is Arlene Oaks, 340 Kinsey, who is the lone Democrat on the ballot. Running unopposed for Village Council President is incumbent Glen Klaver. who has served 14 years on the council and who will seek his fourth two-year term as presi­ dent. He lives at 224 Vine St PUD, continued from Page 11 simply platted out the 22.5-acre parcel into 16 lots, each of which meet the minimum 40.000-square-foo< area requirement and all set­ back requirements. While the second plan meets all R-l zoning re­ quirements. both the board and the developer said they preferred the more aesthetic layout of the original PUD. “We want a good-looking project." Harmsen said, poin­ ting out that he had worked with the Township Planner and the Planning Commission in developing the PUD. “I’d probably make $120,000 more with the plat Notice to Our Valued Customers ( We will be closed on Friday. Dec. 24. Christmas Eve; and on Saturday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day. We will open again on Friday, Dec. 31 at noon and be back on regular winter hours. Thank you and have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year — The Management & Staff at Yankee Springs Golf Course t " 1 I i plan, but I prefer (the PUD) because we’ve put so much in­ to it," he said He reminded the board that with a PUD. the developer also can control such aspects of the project as the siting of the homes, architecture, and the preservation of the trees on the parcel These controls are lost if the parcel simply is platted out. When criticized for "holding a hammer" over the board by presenting the alter­ native plan. Harmsen said he had not intended the alter­ native plan to be a threat. He brought it in. he said, simply to show that the PUD was a better plan than just planing the land to meet the zoning requirements. After considerable discus­ sion. the Township Board unanimously agreed to send the PUD back to the Planning Commission, rather than simply turn the project down. Such a denial by the board would mean Harmsen would have to wait three months before he could resubmit a development plan. The board said it hopes the Planning Commission and the developer can resolve the lot size and lot width problems so that Harmsen can move for­ ward with his project. Insulation Pays Off BLOWN-IN INSULATION is a big home improvement that can add extra money to your savings. USE... BY NU’WOOL CO. INC. • Lightweight • Highest “R” Value • Non-Irritating • Fire Resistant • Non-Settling • Vermin Resistant ♦ Blown-in Installation Machines Available Caledonia Lumber 115 Kinsey, Caledonia 891-8143 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD December 15 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Present Gorbow R DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma. Dielemon Snyder. Also Present several citizens. MINUTES Reviewed. Approv ed as printed. Discussion was held on the cost to join GRETS. Cost is $1.000 00 instead of the $500 00 that was suggested at the special meeting. Special minutes approved as printed and go ahead and pin GRETS. BILLS: Reviewed Questions on Mason Publication charges Cost of postage for the newsletter. Question on B & B. Extra charges were for the testing of the water wells at the sand pits. Moved Jousma support Snyder to pay bills os printed. Ayes: Gould. J. DeVries, Jousma. Dielemon. Snyder Garbow R DeVries. MOTION CARRIED WILCOX CONTRACT Randy reviewed what has been hap pening with the sewer expan­ sion system. Reviewed the con­ tract only difference in this con­ tract and the one signed earlier is the price being $70,000.00 lower because the County will be doing the inspections instead of Wilcox. Moved Snyder, sup­ port J. DeVries to sign contract with Wilcox. Ayes: J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieieman. Snyder. Garbow. R. DeVries. Gould. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT Reviewed by Super visor Garbow Suggestion was mode to have Phil give a report on outstanding building permits. TREASURERS REPORT Reviewed. RIVER GLEN: After lengthy discussion and concerns yet with the lot width, moved J. DeVries, support Gould to return to the Planning Commission for this to be closer to the ordinance, and have the Planning Commission send back to us with expedien­ cy. Ayes: Jousma. Dieieman. Snyder. Garbow. R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries. Motion carried. C TEC TOLLING ORDER Resolution for the Tolling Order was reviewed Moved Snyder support Jousma, to approval resolution as read. Ayes: Dieieman Snyder, Garbow. MTA CONVENTION: Jan. 18-21, 1994 in Detroit. Moved Snyder, support Jousma to allow anyone on the Board that is in­ terested in attending to be able to go. Ayes: Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Dielemon, Snyder. Mo­ tion carried. ORDINANCE #93-7Z: Second reading. Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance. Reviewed. Moved Dieieman, support Snyder to adopt Ordinance 093-7Z. Ayes: Snyder, Garbow, R. DeVries, Gould, J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieieman. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Given by Dieieman. Jim Steketee PH *2 of PUD was approved. Would like to hove Building Inspection aware on all restriction of PUD before giving Occupancy Permit. Public hear­ ing for the Mobile Home Park will be on Jan. 3rd. 1994. Sun Da go PUD preliminary site pion was approved. FIRE COMMISSION: Re appointment. Moved Jousma, support Snyder to re-appoint Jim Steketee. Norm Buer Butch Welton. John DeVries, Ed Fischer, and Glen Klaver. Ayes: Garbow. R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma Dieieman, Snyder. Motion carried. ZBA RE APPOINTMENT Moved J. DeVries, support Gould, to reoppoint Arnie Stawick as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Ayes. R DeVries, Gould. J. DeVries Jousma. Dieieman Snyder Garbow Mo­ tion carried 1994 MEETING DATES Moved R. DeVries, support Snyder to change time of the Township Board to 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30 on the 3rd Wednesday of each month and to approve Planning Commission meeting to be held on the 1st and 3rd Mon days of every month and the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on a as needed basis. Ayes R DeVries Gould. J. DeVries Jousma Dieieman Snyder. Garbow. Motion Carried LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Library Board recommended Mary Johnston of 8209 Alaska Ave. to replace Jennifer Cisler. Moved Jousma. support R. DeVries to accept the recom mendation of the Library Board. Ayes Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma. Dielemon. Snyder. Gor­ bow. R. DeVries. Motion carried. Snyder stated that she would like to be replaced os of the first of the year and that Jousma has volunteered to replace Snyder. Moved Dieieman. support J. DeVries to have Jousma, replace Snyder as represen­ tative of the Township on the Library Board. Ayes: J. DeVries, Jousma. Dieieman. Snyder, Gor­ bow, R. DeVries. Gould. Motion carried Snyder reviewed the rest of the minutes. Discussion was held on communication with the Village in regards to the library, and the library commit­ tee set up to review the library. Snyder presented a letter to send to the library direction committee and asked for sug­ gestions or comments Moved Gould, support Garbow to send letter to Village. Discussion was held on the District Library. OTHER BUSINESS Annual review of the Assessor Tom Doane Moved J. DeVries, sup­ port Jousma to accept recom­ mendation of the Personnel Committee to approve one weeks additional vocation and a raise of $500.00 Ayes Jousma. Dieieman. Snyder Garbow. R. DeVries. Gould. J DeVries. Mo tion carried. Auditor will be in next Wednesday, current in ac­ counting. Discussion on taxes paid to the Township. No park­ ing signs on Compau Lake Dr. Signs for Village of Alaska. Amend budget Moved Gould support J DeVries to accept the amendment of the budget Ayes Dielemon. Snyder. Gor­ bow R. DeVries Gould. J. DeVries. Jousma Motion car ried. Fred Fleischmann remind­ ed the Board of the ballot pro posal on the Village election, and that the Township Board i* prohibited in supporting or op­ posing the ballot proposal os a board. Supervisor Gorbow stated the Planner VanderPloeg has re­ quested a closed session to discuss his employment Moved Snyder, support Dielemon to ad journ public meeting to go into closed session to discuss Planner VanderPloeg Ayes J. DeVries. Jousma. Dieieman, Snyder Gor­ bow, R. DeVries. Gould. Motion carried. ulor meeting ad­ journed at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder . Clerk (401) Official MIDDLEVILLE Village Council Minutes November 23, 1993 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray, French, Mugridge, Oliver, Schellinger, and VandenBerg. Absent: None. Guests: Margaret Fowler from the Sun and News and Helene Hernandez. Minutes of the November 9, 1993 meeting were approved as read. French moved that Council adopt the resolution designating the Village Manager, Everil G. Manshum, as its authorized representative for all activities associated with the Michigan Water Pollution Control Revolv­ ing Loan Fund project. Support by VandenBerg. Roll call, Bray aye. French aye, Mugridge aye. Oliver aye, Schellinger aye. VandenBerg aye. and Myers aye. Motion carried Council and Manager Man shum reviewed the Manager s Report. Manager Manshum updated Council on the Industrial Park and tiding of the Village Hall. Helene Hernandez represen ting Boy Scout Troop 065, ap proached Council in regards to paper barn and trailer located at Pastoor's. This matter sent to Property Committee for recommendation. With no further business, Oliver moved for adjournment. Support by Bray. Ayes all, carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (403) SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 9. 1993 Meeting called to order by Supervisor London. All members present. Minutes of Nov. 11, 1993, and financial report of Nov. 30 approved Street light will be installed at Hastings Point and Trails End Roods Payne Lake public right of way infringement — Supervisor will contact township attorney. PCI contract renewed. Alpha Lewis appointed to Zon­ ing Board of Appeals Debrie and Vonden Berg rezoning requests both approved Miscellaneous repors from Clerk and Supervisor, bills ap proved for payment meeting od tournod Harvey E Vander Boo. Clerk Good Sportsmanship is the responsibility of EVERYONE! (404) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 21, 1993 / Page 13 Caledonia School Board OKs resolution on summer tax levy by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Bo£rd last week approved a resolution allowing it the discretion to collect anywhere from 50 to 100 percent of the school's property tax levy in the summer Taxpayers now pay half of their Caledonia school taxes in the summer and the other half in the winter. However, last summer the State Legislature eliminated the property tax as a source of funding for public education, and as yet, has not agreed on a new financing plan for school operations Not knowing how or when the state funding will arrive, the Caledonia district, along with others throughout the stole, has proposed a flexible plan that will help it alleviate cash flow problems next year. With state law requiring sch<x>l collection notices be ready by Jan. 1, the school board had to pass its new resolution at its Dec. 14 meeting. However, the board room was packed last week Tuesday with concerned residents who misundcrsKxxl the legal notice and feared the board intended to raise taxes. Board Treasurer Gordon DeBlaay explained that the schools' property tax mills, if any are levied, could be reduced to just nine mills In this case, he said, the district would need to collect all nine of those mills in the summer in order to operate until “the big check" would arrive from the state with pay­ ment from a sales tax, income tax. or whatever statewide source of revenue is finally approved for school operation DeBlaay said that if a school millage closer to 16 or 20 mills would be enacted, the Caledonia Board would return to its current practice of levy­ ing half the taxes in the sum­ mer and half in the winter. “We’re just trying to cover ourselves because we must make this decision by Jan 1." explained Board Trustee Sharon Oatley. “We are not trying to push something through, and we’re not raising taxes." Caledonia district taxpayers this year paid a total of 29.6544 mills for school operation. Of those mills. HISTORIC VOTE, village and the township today face the same kinds of problems, maintaining both governments is "inefficient and ineffective." The committee says that planning and zoning functions and funding legal services, for instance, could more effi­ ciently be carried out by one, rather than two, governments. The question village resi­ dents must decide before the March election is whether they indeed will be better off without their local govern­ ment. While their local taxes will decrease if the village is dissolved, so will local ser­ vices. Village residents now pay 9.447 mills above their town­ ship taxes, an average of about $338 per household. This average is higher if it in­ cludes industrial, commercial and agricultural properties. The village also is funded through state revenue sharing. State and local dollars go to­ ward administrative wages continued from front page — (see related article), but also for services such as street maintenance and plowing, street lights, tree care, brush and leaf pickup and even pay­ ing for maintenance of the M37 traffic signal. The village also operates and maintains a storm and sanitary sewer system for its residents, and has nearly completed plans for a new se­ quencing batch reactor (SBR) wastewater treatment plant, which will add sewer capacity to the village and also serve part of the M-37 corridor in the township. The village owns one-half interest in the VillageTownship Hall building and property, shares on a 50-50 basis the maintenance of the Caledonia Library building and pays 20 percent of the Caledonia Township assess­ ment for operation of the li­ brary. It also is a partner in the construction of a water tower Just in time for Christmas... TOOL SETS All On Sole Now 10% Off All Open Stock ' ~ TOOLS CiK Certificates In Any SS Amount MAKE GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS WESTERN AUTO Z25 SMALL ENGINE PARTS A SERVICE ■ 14.8272 were levied in the summer and same number of mills were levied in the winter. A 3.892-mill levy for school construction is not af­ fected by the property tax legislation However. Caledonia Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries explained that Grand Rapids Community College and the Kent Intermediate School District already levy all of their operating millage in the summer. “That is why we pay slight­ ly more property tax in the summer than in the winter, even though the Caledonia Schools' levy is evenly divid­ ed." she said. Caledonia School Superintendent Robert Myers said the school board has made a commitment that the new resolution in no way would be unfair to taxpayers. "We do not want to hit our residents with a larger tax bill in the summer than they already pay." he said. "We only are asking for the flexibility to adjust our levy according to the final decision on school funding made by the state.” 0,1 “ '37 * 891-1484 .SL’Sr.tE for a public water system to serve a new village develop­ ment and the new middle school. The water system, which is owned by the village, has been designed so that it could eventually be expanded to serve all residents in the present village boundaries. Cherry said the village also has investments as well as its sewer, street repair and administrative accounts. If the village were indeed dissolved, the township auto­ matically would assume both the assets and the liabilities of the village, but would not be obligated to continue many of the services provided village residents. If residents wanted to main­ tain such services as snow Blowing for all village streets, street sweeping, street lights and tree planting, they proba­ bly would have to do so either individually, or through spe­ cial assessments, neither of which would be tax de­ ductible. If the township should have to take over governing the vil­ lage, either more staff or longer hours for the present staff might be needed to maintain and operate the sewer and water systems. The area also would lose revenue sharing funds, as they presently are distributed, if the village no .onger existed. "It's not an easy or simple thing, just to dissolve the vil­ lage." said Cherry. "The people have the right to vote on it, but I hope they understand all that is involved when they make their deci­ sion." Village Council President Glen Klaver said he would be glad to see the question finally decided. Tm in favor of getting the issue on the ballot so the peo­ ple can decide what they have iodo," be said. Also on the ballot will be the annual election of village officials. "If the people vote to keep the village, we have to have a council elected to run it," Cherry said. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charier Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan on the 15th day of December. 1993. at 7:30 p.m. Present: Garbow, R. DeVries. Gould. J. DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Absent: The following ordinance was offered by Dieleman and supported by Snyder. ORDINANCE NO. 93-7Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Oridnance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 3.6 thereof so as to read in its entirety as follows: Section 3.6 Basis for Determining Front Yard Requirement. Required front yards shall be measured as stated in this section. The line from which the minimum front yard building setback is measured shall be determined as follows: (a) Platted local streets, private streets — the platted front property line or the boun­ dary line of the private street easement. (b) Other streets — established from the platted front property line or the street rightof-way line, whichever is nearer the building (c) The front yard shall be measured from the appropriate line as stated above to the main wall of the principal building, excluding steps, front porches and the like. Section 2. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charier Township of Caledonia is hereby amend­ ed by the amendment of Section 3.25 thereof, so as to read in its entirety as follows: Section 3.25 Keeping of Pets and Livestock. The keeping of domesticated animals on lands in the A, RR, R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts shall be subject to the following provisions: (a) Ordinary household pets such as dogs and cats and other anmals or fowl customarily kept as pets shall be permitted in the A, RR, R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts. (b) Livestock such as. but not limited to, horses, cattle, goats, pigs and sheep, are per­ mitted in the A and RR Zoning Districts, except that on parcels of 10 acres or less, in those districts, the number of such animals shall not exceed one animal for the first two acres of land area and one additional animal for each additional acre of land area. (C) Livestock such as, but not limited to, horses, cattle, goats, pigs and sheep, are pro­ hibited on any lands in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts (d) Any building or confined feeding area in which livestock are confined or fed (not including feeding by grazing) shall be at least 100 feet away from the nearest property line or street right-of-way line. (e) Livestock feedlots in the A District shall be subject to Section 5.3 (d). Section 3. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia Is hereby amend­ ed by the addition of Section 5.3(g), as follows: Section 5.3 Special Land Uses. The following uses may be permitted when authorized as special land uses: (aHf) [No change) (g) Kennels when authorized by the Planning Commission and Township Board under chapter XVI. Section 4. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 9.8 thereof so as to read in its entirety as follows Section 9.8 Required Conditions. (a) All permitted uses that have or require more than four motor vehicle parking spaces per lot or parcel of land shall be subject to the site plan review provisions of Chapter XVIII (b) As to any of the lands in the R-3 Medium Density Multiple Family District that are located in the Broadmoor - Cherry Valley Development Area, as defined in Section 15.4(f) of this Ordinance, no lands shall be used, nor shall any building or structure or part thereof be used, erected, altered or converted, except in accordance with Chapter XV of this Or dinance, regarding Planned Unit Developments. Any such use of lands, buildings or struc tures in such area shall be considered and. if appropriate, approved only on a Planned Unit Development basis, and after any such approval, such lands, buildings or structures shall be used or occupied only in compliance with a final development plan approved in accordance with said Chapter XV. Section 5. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the addition of Section 11.5(h), as follows: Section 11.5 Required Conditions. (a)-(g) [No change) (h) All permitted uses shall be subject to the site plan review provisions of Chapter XVIII. Section 6. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the addition of Section 12.5(d), as follows: Section 12.5 Required Conditions. (aHc) [No change) (d) All permitted uses shall be subject to the site plan review provisions of Chapter XVIII. Section 7. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia Is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 13.5(c) thereof so as to read as follows: Section 13.5 Required Conditions. (a), (b) (No change) (c) Access roads shall be built to all-weather specifications and shall be at least 40 feet wide. Turning areas shall have a radius of at least 60 feet or shall have such other radius or shall be laid out and constructed in such other manner as is satisfactory to the Planning Commission for its site plan review committee. (d) , (e) [No change) Section 8. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 14.5(c) thereof so as to read as follows: Section 14.5 Required Conditions. (a), (b) [No change] (c) Access roads shall be built to all-weather specifications and shall be at least 40 feet wide. Turning areas shall have a radius of at least 60 feet or shall have such other radius or shall be laid out and constructed in such other manner as is satisfactory to the Planning Commission for its site plan review committee. (d) , (e) [No change) Section 9. The Zonning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the addition of Section 16.5, to be substituted for the current Section 16.5, as follows. Section 16 5 Design Standards for Special Land Uses. The following special land uses shall be subject to and comply with the respective standards and conditions stated in this section, in addition to other applicable requirements of the zoning district in which such special land uses are located and in addition to other ap­ plicable requirements of this chapter, including these stated in Section 16 4. (aHh) [Reserved) (i) Kennels. (1) The minimum lot area shall be three acres. (2) buildings for the housing of animals and animal runs or exercise areas shall not be located closer than 100 feet from any property line or street right-of-way line (3) The lands on which any kennel is located shall include storage adequate for the prompt and sanitary disposal of manure and refuse. All kennels shall have and maintain insect-control measures and shall be suitably fenced or screened. Section 10. This ordinance amends the Township Zoning Ordinance only as stated above and ail other parts of said ordinance remain in full force and effect Section 11. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon publica­ tion of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation Ayes: All. ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Patricia Snyder, Township Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN ) ) ss COUNTY OF KENT ) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as provided by law Patricia Snyder, Township Clerk (402) �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 21, 1993 Middleville Trojan eagers tap Kelloggsville, Hamilton for victories in hoop games Marine life comes to McFall School Zoc Bergsmo is a little hesitant to touch the horned shark that is being held steady by Frank Gunnip of the Science Foundation. McFall Elementary first graders had the chance to get close-up and personal with several marine creatures through the efforts of Science Foundation. Mary Damanskos of the Science Foundation shows Deb Warren's class the crab that came along with the exhibit. Is your CD About To Renew? Call us First! MO FAM BUREAU t O INSURANCE the scoring attack, led with five rebounds and three steals in the game. Andy Brewer had seven assists and three steals. Against Hamilton. Hoitzueter said he experienced something like deja vu. In the opening game of the season, the Trojans had a tense, closely fought game against Caledonia, which T-K lost by one in the final seconds. Against Hamilton. Holzhueter saw three shots in the last eight seconds of regulation fall either loo short or fly loo long. To add to his discomfort, the tip to open the overtime was tipped by Middleville to the Hawkeyes, who promptly turned it into a lead. On the Trojans' next possessions, Andy Brewer hit a three-pointer to pul the Trojans up by one and the defense kept Hamilton from scoring. Malt Liu was fouled and went to the line and sank both of his clutch free throws to open a wee bit of margin. Again the defense held the Hawkeyes in check and Converse was fouled and went to the line to add U*e final point of the game. Brewer led all scorers with 25, five of which were threepointers. Liu and Converse had nine points apiece and Converse added seven rebounds to his stats. The Trojans are 2-0 in the O-K Blue and 2-1 overall. TK 7th graders split with Caledonia, down Hamilton We have some CD alternatives that will pay high Interest, offer tax-deferred Interest earnings, and guarantee a lifetime retirement income. Call today for details. Making your future more predictable The Middleville varsity basketball team, after losing its first game of the season to Caledonia by one point, had to go overtime to down Hamilton 62-58. Tuesday, then walked over Kelloggsville 79-52 in Friday's action. Against Kelloggsville, the Trojans had 11 players in the scoring column -three in double figures — and took advantage of the Rockets' lack of height to up its record in the OK Blue Conference to 2-0. The Trojans opened the first quarter with Nathan Bundy hitting 12 of his gamehigh 20 points. Middleville had a comfortable seven-point lead going into the second quarter and widened the gap to 12 by the break. With the big lead, coach Kurt Holzhueter started "rotating a lot of bodies into the game." The Trojans continued to outshoot and outrebound the Rockets and ran away to a 20point advantage at three periods completed and the final 27 point difference. "It felt good to finally outrebound our opponents for once," said the coach, "and we able to get a lot of kids in the game and get a lot to score." Other scorers in double figures over Kelloggsville were Andy Brewer with 14 and Steve Converse with 10. Coming off the bench. Brian Brewer put nine points in lights. Bundy, as well as leading Jim Couchenour 1611 S. Hanover St., Suite 112, Hastings Ph. 945-3443 In addition to live marine animals like starfish, anemones, and sharks, seashells were also part of the exhibit. Leeanne Lantinga listens to see if she really can hear the ocean in this big conch shell. TK 8th grade teams victorius over Scot eagers The Thomapple Kellogg eight grade basketball team opened the season with a 38-34 victory over Caledonia Dec. 10. The Trojans held a 24-17 half-time led but a number of Trojans mistakes let ^Caledonia back in the game. Caledonia tied the game late in the fourth quarter before the Trojans put the game away. Scoring for T.K. were Nate Pranger, Richie Frazer and Luke Weatherhead with 10 points apiece The T.K. B-team also open­ ed its season w ith a 25-20 vic­ tory over Caledonia The game was close before the young Trojans were able to seal the victors late in the fourth quarter Scoring for T.K. were Damion Bieber with seven points, Aaron Wiese with six points and Corey Schut with four points. The Thomapple Kellogg seventh grade basketball “A” team defeated Caledonia Dec. 10 41-24. Nick Denniston led the Tro­ jans in scoring with four points, followed by Dan Finkbeiner with nine, Brian Janke five, Garren Weatherhead, two. Drew Chamberlain, two, Nate LaVoie, two and Paul Wade with one point. The short-handed B team lost after leading for three quarters. The Trojans fell vic­ tim to the Scotts press and lost 33-25. Jeremy Huyck scored eight points, Mark Blaskiew five, Corey Lucas, two, Adam Smith, two. Curt Brinks, four, and David Williamson, four. The Thomapple Kellogg seventh grade won its second game of the season over Hamilton 44-39 Dec. 14. Nick Denniston scored 20 TTrade ^;/ points, Andew Hillman, four, Dan Finkbeinger, four. Garret Weatherhead, six, Paul Wade, two, and Steve Shear, eight TK 8th graders defeat Hamilton The T.K. eighth grade basketball team defeated Hamilton 40-21 to improve its record to 2-0. The Trojans held a slim 16-13 halftime lead, then ex­ ploded in the third quarter, outscoring Hamilton 12-4 to put the game away. Scoring for T.K were Nate Pranger with eight points, Nate Schmitz, six points, Brian Ploeg, six points, Doug Bierens, five points, Luke Weatherhead, four points, Tim Johnson, four points, Spencer Romp, two points. Brad Blaskiew, two points, Jason Klinge, two points and Cory Schut with one point. SPORTS CARDS Each purchase of $5.00 or more in December receives a ticket for a Grand Prize Drawing. Non-winning tickets receive 10% off purchases in January. • Christmas Gift Certificates 1O% Off • 109 Railroad St. at Main in Middleville 795 7171 • OPEN Mon-Fn 11-8, Sot 11 5, Sun 12-5 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 21. 1993 I Page 15 Trojans wrestle victories from Delton, Gull Lake last week The Middleville varsity wrestling team notched wins over Delton. 39-26 and Gull Lake 69-6. in action at Delton High School Dec. 14. Trojan Chad Foster (145) pinned Chris Miller of Gull Lake and Jody Blain (Hwt.) pinned Link Pape of Delton in Caledonia frosh shoot to 3-0 season start Middleville's Ryan Winchell (125) puts a lock on Gull Lake's Jim Niewenhuis prior to pinning him in 2:49 in the Trojan victory over Gull Lake. Scot eagers close, but no cigar in first 0-K Gold match ups by T.L. Stenzelbarton Sportt Writer The Caledonia varsity bas­ ketball team was close at the end, but still fell in its two OK Gold match ups last week. It lost on Tuesday to Wayland 62-59 and to Kenowa Hills on Friday 74-68. In the Wayland game, coach Larry Rea said his team con­ trolled the tempo of the game but Wayland was able to keep the score close. The turn around came with five seconds left on the clock. The Scots had been leading, but a field goal put the Wild­ cats up by one. 60-59. Caledo­ nia took the inbound but a turnover forced the Scots to foul. At the charity stripe. Wayland swished two and put the game out of reach. leading scorer for the Scots We ll be ready come January." Leading scorer for Cale­ was Dave Uyl with 14. He hit 5 of 9 from the field and 3 of 6 donia was Stegeman with 22. He also hit the boards for 11 from the free throw line. Also scoring in double fig­ rebounds in the game. Dustin ures for the Scots were Matt Ruth also scored in double Barr with 13 and Pat Stegeman figures with 12. Rea recognized Brian Folkwith 12. As a team the Scots hit 20- ersma as having six points and all-around 56 from field goal range and "outstanding 16 of 27 from the free throw game.” Folkersma was playing for the injured Uyl. Also miss­ line against the Wildcats. In the Friday night match ing from the regular line-up up. Caledonia had fallen be­ was David Rea. The varsity Scots record hind by 14 by the half time falls to 0-2 in the O-K Gold break. Rea's team, however, and 1-3 overall. In ocher Fighting Scots bas­ "played hard and well domi­ ketball, the junior varsity team nated the second half." The Scots were able to come lost to Kenowa Hills 71-53 within a basket of the lead and defeated Wayland 63-51. when an "unfortunate call by The jayvee record is now 1-3. The freshman team defeated the refs," upset the comeback. "The kids came back after both Kenowa Hills 46-38, and being down by 14," said Rea, Wayland 59-51 to keep a per­ "and that shows they can play. fect 4-0 record. Caledonia's Pat Stegeman (34) rolls a shot off his fingertips during the Scots contest against Kenowa Hills Friday. The Caledonia ninth-grade boys basketball team ran up a 3-0 record to begin the season. In a close contest the Scots defeated Otsego 48-44 in a Dec. 7 opener. Eight players scored with Matt Frantti hit ting 11 and Rich Gamaat ad­ ding 10 for the night. The Fighting Scots shot a sizzling 85 percent from the free throw line hitting 17 of 20. Against the T.K. Trojans, Caledonia once again came out on top in a close 51-47 game. Frantti led the way with three three-point shots, scor­ ing a total of 15. Nick Freeman contributed 12 points and Jim Abbott 8. The young Scots raised their record to 3-0 with a 59-51 victory over Wayland on Dec. 14. Gamaat led a balanced scor­ ing attack with 12 points, while Bryan Jones had eight and Kyle Kietzman five. Good rebounding late in the game by Jeff Foster, Gamaat and Jones made the dif­ ference, said Coach Paul Nix­ on, noting that his bench also contributed to the victory. 16 seconds. Other TK wrestlers with pins were: Kiley Webster (112) over Dar Thach (GL) in 1:42 and at 119 pounds over John Enright (D) in 1:25, Sean Crofoot over Jon Makey (GL) 4:55. Ryan Winchell (125) over Jim Niewenhuis (GL) in 2:49, Terry Trudell (130) over Brett Leatherman (GL) in 4:25, Steve Austin (140) over Josh Pennock (GL) in 1:11 and Shawn Coplin (D) in 1:45 and Joel Appel (189) over Mike McAlpine (GL) in 3:48. Jody Blain (Hwt.) had the only decision over Gull Lake when he defeated Matt Thomas 6-1. Winning by forfeits over Gull Lake were Dave Tuenessen (-103). Marty Bender (152), Dallas Monroe (160) and Ty Middleton (171.) Appel had a 6-4 decision over Travis Homister and Tuennessen, Justin DeBoode and Ryan Winchel won by forfeits over Delton. Trojan soccer player makes All-State Senior sweeper for the Middleville varsity soccer team, Mike Marble No. 10. has been named to the Michigan High School All-state, honorable mention team. Marble, a fouryear varsity defender for the Trojans, has previosly been named to the All-conference. All-section, All-region and All­ county soccer teams this year. He was a co-captain of the 1993 T-K team and voted by his teammates as the Most Valuable Player. His selection to the All-state team was made by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association. �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 21, 1993 For Rent PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then K)‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. Business Services ADULT FOSTER CARE Licensed home has openings for male or female. Private and semi-private rooms. Transporta­ tion provided for apointments, church and shopping. 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But their parents are look­ ing forward to finally getting to hold their fourth and smallest baby, daughter Bailey Elizabeth. on Christmas Day. “That will make it a very special Christmas.” beamed Shelley Bailey-Esterley, mother of the quadruplets “We've gotten to hold each of the three boys, usually while they are being fed. but we've only held Bailey for a few seconds. I can't wait." For Shelley and her hus­ band. Lee Esterley. the safe Cesaercan delivery of the four babies on December 16 was an especially "blessed event." and the best possible Christmas present. “They were all crying at birth, and that was such a relief." said Lee with a smile. See Quads. Page 2 Proud parents Lee and Shelly-Bailey Esterley share a moment with one of their quads, son Sammy. Welcome Wagon representatives Teri Gehl (standing, left), Irene Yax (right) and Rebecca Thomson (front) present gifts to Lee and Shelley Bailey-Esterley of Alto, parents of newborn quadruplets. MADD gives Middleville police special Christmas present by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor If you drink and drive in Middleville, your actions may be documented with a video camera. Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Barry County Chapter, has donated a video camera to the Middleville Police Department as a tool for gathering evidence in ap­ prehending and prosecuting drunk drivers. Another cam­ era was presented the same day to the Michigan State Police-Hastings Post. The camcorders will be mounted on dashboards of the law enforcement vehicles and can record through wind­ shields. With the camera in use by New Year's Eve, hopefully the number of alcohol-related crashes will be reduced by decreasing the number of al­ cohol-impaired drivers on the roadway, said Mickey Cousino, treasurer and spokesperson for the MADD chapter "MADD feels we are giv­ Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker (right) accepts a wrapped package that contains a video camera from the Barry County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Mickey Cousino, treasurer of the local MADD group, made the presentation and also gave an identical camera to the Michigan State Police, Hastings Post Sgt. Lou Quinn (left) of the MSP displays the gift ing back to the community what has been donated to us by giving the equipment to the law enforcement agen­ cies. These cameras are a gift of lifesaving effort in hopes of keeping our county a safer place to live," Cousino said. Middleville Police Chief Ixxiis Shoemaker said he and his department appreciate the video camera gift. "Mickey has been my most confident friend and I have been a supporter of MADD from day one," he said. "My personal convic­ tions are evident in my de­ partmental policies that drunk drivers go to jail. MADD has been one of the staunch supporters of that position, and I, personally, have been a very big sup­ porter of MADD from their inception. I believe in their concept. " I know some people who are suffering through the loss of children right now through drunk driving accidents and deaths, and the trauma that it causes is al­ most unbearable And there s no sense in it. Our society, our people do not have to pul up with that. The sooner the public, in general, under­ stands this, I think the safer our streets are going to be. u Had it not been for MADD, we’d probably still be floundering around where we were 15 years ago when you had so many drunk statistics from drunk ,; drivers. But, MADD is spearheading it," Shoemaker said. "Had it not been for MADD, we'd probably still be floundering around where we were 15 years when you had so many drunk statistics from drunk drivers," he said. "My position, personally professionally, and the de­ partmental polices that I have established in Mid­ dleville since 1 have been here is that if you're drinking and you're driving in Mid­ dleville and you're stopped by a Middleville police offi­ cer, the next logical step that you can expect is that you will find yourself in jail," Shoemaker said. "And that See MADD. page 2 In This Issue... • TK bus drivers wear new jackets with pride • Gun Lake Winter Festival set for Jan. 29 in Allegan County Park • Caledonia Neighborhood Watch program begins citizen training • Christmas spirit inspires the joy of giving at area schools �Page 2 / The-Scrrffnd News, Middleville, Ml I December 28. 1993 QUADS, continued from front page- The tiny babies* are doing well, said theg mfrse* lost a little ^d^bs-rffflTTafter birth, as most babies do. but their weight now has stabiliz­ ed, and they are beginning to gam “They're doing so well that we’re hoping we'll be able to take Murphy home in a few weeks." Shelley said. Murphy Lee was the largest of the quads at birth, weighing 4 lbs. I oz. His brothers. Nicholas Lee and Samuel Lee weighed 3 lbs. 6‘/i oz. and 2 lbs. 14 oz., respectively. Little Bailey weighed only 2 lbs. 3 oz. Concern over whether the little girl was getting enough nourishment to allow her to continue to grow properly was one of the reasons the Esterleys’ doctors decided to deliver the babies a week earlier than the original Dec. 23 "due date " Although the tiniest. Bailey is holding her own, and none of the children so far has shown any signs of the respiratory problems common in premature babies. For a “media event’’ Thursday, the babies even were dressed in Christmas Mocking caps, bibs and booties, gifts from wellwishers. Shelley said. She had dressed up her babies in honor of a visit from representatives of three Welcome Wagon areas. Teri (khl of Caledonia. Irene Yax of Ada-Cascade and Rebecca BINGO American Legion Poet *305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. Thomson of Kentwood presented the couple with gift certificates for many kinds of services like dental care, hair cuts, dry cleaning, car servic­ ing and even a veterinary house call Other gifts included food items and a bottle of champagne “This is just wonderful." Shelley said of all the gifts “We really appreciate everything." “We’ll be able to put it all to good use. The only gift friends and relatives can’t provide the new parents, however is ex­ perience. The quadruplets are the Esterleys’ first children, and while they are anxious to have all their babies home, they said they welcome the chance to take just Murphy first. “It will be hard to leave the others here. ” said Shelley, who said it had been hard to leave the hospital without her babies. * * But having just one at first MADD OFFERS GIFT, applies to everybody. We don't care if you are a factory worker, a mayor, a judge or a police officer. "The laws apply to all of us. That's the only way the law can be effective, if it's effective for all of our peo­ ple. And that’s my personal conviction. "The opportunities (with the video) arc endless as far as I'm concerned." he said. "It's just an extension of our equipment and technology. As technology increases, po­ lice work is going to be­ Thank You for a Great 1st Year! BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS ‘ oA MAINSTREEW •ANTIQUES* • Collectibles • •Pipwtud •Swip* • Jmlq» is probably best." "The biggest thing will be getting organized." said Lee. shaking his head at the thought. “But we’ve had lots of of­ fers of help, and Shelley’s mom is going to stay with us for a while.” Both sets of grandparents were on hand in the quads’ nursery, delighting in the newest additions to their families For Lee and Winifred Esterley and Betty and Jim Bailey, the little foursome meant grandchildren to love and spoil, and they said they, too. are eager to be able to hold the children Right now. the closest they can get is a loving stroke of a little hand through the doors of the babies’ isolettes “They’re just perfect." said Jim Bailey , gazing at a tiny grandson. After months of anxious waiting, the young Esterleys are enjoying the thrill of the successful delivery and the ' MIDDLEVILLE JKntiqiua & ^Sopite Downtown Middleville • 795-8800 HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday 11 Io 5. Friday nlghl tHI 8 p.m. Sunday "by chance" come more efficient. It’s a very necessary tool in our society today as far as mak­ ing police agencies efficient in the presentation of their cases." The video camera from MADD will be used for other instances, besides film­ ing drunk drivers, if the oc­ casion arises. Shoemaker said. "At least the way we feelK it’s a piece of equip­ ment that's only useful when it's used. And that's what we intend on doing..." "In drunk driving, it's almost prima-facie evidence on its surface," he said of using the video camera to record drink drivers. "It will give those who don't understand what's happening with the drunk arrests the visible evi­ dence of what an officer has to deal with in dealing with drunk drivers. Another area of use, such as evidence gathering would be beneficial at a crime scene. Shoemaker said. "A picture portrayal would work wonders, especially for jury situations," he said. MADD gave the Hastings At just over two pounds, Boiley Esterley is the smallest of the quadruplets, and the only girl. Dressed up for Christmas, she sleeps contentedly, unaware of the excitement surrounding the birth of her ond her brothers. quads’ progress. “I tell people 1 feel like I’m in a dream." said Lee to the reporters and Welcome Wagon ladies. That comment brought some good-natured questions about how the young couple will cope with four youngsters once they get past the baby stage. But the Esterleys said they think they're prepared When asked who will get the car keys when the quads turn 16. Shelley replied firm ly. “I’ve already thought about that one Bailey will " continued from front page — City Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department each a video camera in July, 1991. This year MADD has do­ nated $5,000 of equipment to local law enforcement agencies. "The funds to purchase the equipment were obtained by donations and money allo­ cated through MADD's bud­ get for special projects," Cousino said. Five fatalities were caused by alcohol-related crashes last year in Barry County, according to statistics given to MADD by the Michigan State Police in Lansing "The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving and to support victims of this vio­ lent crime," she said. TK bus drivers wear new jackets with "pride" Thomapple Kellogg bus drivers are sporting new black jackets complete with the TK logo and their name. The school board recogniz­ ed the need for the drivers to have something that identified them while they were driving their school bus or were out in the community. Wearing the jackets is also a way for them to reflect a sense of pride in what they do, ac­ cording to Jan Siebesma, TK school board president. “The TK board appreciates the careful transportation of the district’s children that the bus drivers provide,” Siebesma said. TK School Board President Jan Siebesma (from left) and Maribeth Terry, one of the TK bus drivers, display one of the new jackets that the bus drivers received recently. MaryJo Willemstein (on bus steps) likes her varsity style jacket while Deb Donker opted for the longer coat. ^X^roXH^™ 1 DAY ONLY - WED., DEC. 29 25% Off STOREWIDE (With coupon only and minimum $10.00 purchase ) (Excludes sale, consignment and special orders J ____ 50%Off All CHRISTMAS ITEMS Rainbow ’s End YARN. CRAFTS & VARIETY Caledonia Village Centre <55 S 891*1106 is Week’s Hours: Mon Thurs 9-8, Fri New Year $ Eve Day 9-5, Reopen Monday Regular Hours: Mon Fn 9 8 Sat 9 5 30 IWAWmWffmWlg �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 28. 1993 I Page 3 ‘Purple & Gold Press' delivers the news Caledonia Middle School young journalists cover tough issues by Barbara Gall Staff Writer From feature spots' to sports, the Caledonia Middle School’s “Purple and Gold Press" covers a variety of school news for its readers. A nine-week elective for seventh-graders, the jour­ nalism class that publishes the paper covers most of the basics involved in getting a paper to its public, said CMS teacher Nancy Hull. “It’s difficult, though, in just nine weeks." she said. “We just get rolling, and then the nine weeks is up and a whole new class comes in. and we pretty much start all over. “Each group works at its own pace, but we try to get out two or three issues each nine weeks, with at least four pages in each edition." A new offering this year, the course is one of the ex­ ploratory courses the seventh­ graders can elect, along with such subjects as art and drama Hull said that while most of the middle school language arts classes touch on jour­ nalism, the specialized class allows the kids not only to write, but also to learn about actually producing a newspaper. She can work with the students in such areas as using opinions in writing, and Hull said her classes even get into discussing some "ethical” questions about what a student newspaper should print While sports and comics at tract the biggest interest. Hull said the students also are very interested in ideas and in people. They write about new mid­ dle school classes and ac­ tivities. such as the Odyssey of the Mind program, and they include interviews with teachers and students as regular features. All the writing is done on a computer, which also is a learning process, Hull pointed out. "Although 1 look over everything, they arc learning editing skills." she said. “They want the paper to look good." Students in one of Hull’s classes said they are enjoying learning about the newspaper, even if they don’t think they’ll ever pursue a career in journalism. Angela Flockhart, however, liked the work so much that she signed up for a second nine weeks. “It’s fun. but it’s a lot of work, too," she said. “I like to write stories, and I get good grades on my stones in English. But 1 also like the layout part of the paper Mike Angers said that while he mostly likes doing the in­ terviews. he's finding that cartooning also is fun "I’ve learned a lot about the newspaper, and all the dif­ ferent parts that go into it." he commented Ryan Rick, who said he thinks he’d rather be a veterinarian than a newspaperman, also liked go­ ing out into the school and do­ ing interviews. ' ‘This is a lot more fun than I thought it would be." he added Hull said that putting an issue together begins with the class thinking up a list of possible articles. “Sometimes this is hard for them." she said. "What often helps them are the study guides that go with sample articles we all read in class. These articles may help them see things right here in the middle school that they could write about. “The study guides also make them think about where they would have to go to find the information for that story." D & W Food Stores pro­ vides the class with free copies of USA Today, and Hull said she uses the paper and its accompanying study guide as yet another learning tool for her students and an in­ spiration for possible articles. After generating a list of topics, the students each get an assignment, do the necessary research and finally start putting the stories on the computer. "There really is plenty of material to write about, but organizing it into an article always is harder." Hull said. “1 just don’t want to assign busy work. I want them to do work that is meaningful for them at the same time they are working on their writing skills. "My biggest frustration is the need to work more oneon-one with them. Most of them have never done anything like this before, and they need some direction." Despite the short duration of the class. Hull said that she feels the newspaper offers students some special learning opportunities. "My goals are to get them writing so they can see their work published. That is such a thrill, to see your name in print. "I also want them to have some understanding of the business side of a newspaper, and to understand the impor­ tance of timeliness, the deadlines, that sense that something has to be done on time." Hull, who worked on her high school newspaper and edited her college newspaper, has w ritten for some commer­ cial publications and has ex­ perienced first-hand what she is trying to teach. An advocate of student journalism. she will present "Middle Schoolers Make the News" at a spring conference CMS teacher Noncy Hull helps seventh-graders Brandy Keesling (center) and Angela Flockhart cut and paste as they lay out an issue of the Purple and Gold Press.’ Left to right: Debbie Bush. Lori Vanderl^jef, Nancy Debrie & Krista Price Missing from photo. Chip DeVries, Donna Johnson and Lori Bergy MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 303 Arlington 795-3361 Standing (left to right): Jane Berman, Marilyn McLenithan, Connie Steeby, Robin Jewett. Kneeling: Tim Kelly. Missing from photo: Tammy Lynn. Qtate (2,ALEDONIA CALEDONIA OFFICE 267 Main Street 891-8113 ’ I COUPOtM | * 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTH’S BOOTH RENTAL — With 3 Month Lease — Tender Moments Gifts and Crafts 891-9850 | COUPON | for the Michigan Association of Computer Learners. “I think it’s a fun class as well as a good learning ex­ perience." she said of the newspaper work “It’s an adventure for me. too. trying to challenge them without discouraging them, and editing their work without taking them out of their writing. "The kids do enjoy the finished product, though, and in my opinion, if students can work through the writing pro­ cess and then get their work in print, then they have ac­ complished something." es 1 31 94 OPEN Fri., Dec. 31 till 1 p.m. and Re-Open Mon., Jan. 3 Sitting (left to right; George Edgar, Harold Gless, Darlene Billett, Chris Murphy Stan­ ding (left to right): Kim Strickland, Patti Postema. Ruth Debne, Annette Boot, Valerie Owen Cathy Mulder, Marilyn Stafford, Laura Boot, Brett Dodson, Joan Keegeris, Terry Mason. Nicole Buer, Linda Khnge, Diane Gilbert. Nancy Macomber Missing from photo Tracy Lynn, Nancy Garbow. Jim Gless. Bob Elzinga, Cindy Ordway, Deb Yahne, Mick Hager, Angie Boonstra. Charlene Janose, Barb Freeman, Paul Kaderabek, Cheryl Shomler, Jeannie Soest, Jill Wilson �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 28. 1993 Neighbors With. NORMA VELDERMAN Well, most of you seem to have most of your Christmas planning done. Not a great deal of news Johnny and I attended the Baptist Christmas Cantata and drama. The church looked so nice. And there was a beautiful poinsetta plant that looked more like a bush, it was so large and full of blooms. We went on Saturday night. Someone told me that a large number of the choir was sick I think that someone told me that there were supposed to be 42 members and only about 32 were able to be there But you certainly wouldn t know it from the sound It was a very wonderful program Thanks to all of you folks for a wonderful job. So much work went into it and it was beautiful. Edna Bechtel had a leading role and did she do a wonder­ ful job! Edna is one person that I ad­ mire She really lives her Faith. I gather that she would have loved to be a missionary but instead life gave her the opportunity to be a missionary right here at home. What I love about Edna is her tremen­ dous faith. She lives what she believes and is a very unusual person, she would like to help you in every way she can. She honors your way of believing and as long as you believe in God and Christ, what a difference does it make that you came to God thru a different door, just so you practice your belief and live it to the est of your ability. There are so many different doors to God. She really lives and practices with every breath of her body and soul. Rose and Ken Morgan went to the Lions football game last Sundas It was not the best game that the Lions have ever played, but Rose said that she still enjoyed being there. Pat Tolan said that her fami­ ly were going to be there for Christmas and I will get all the particulars next week A lot of you told me where you were going to be for Christmas and I will get more information next week. The Thomapple Heritage met for their Christmas meeting at Lu and Dick Ward’s home last Wednes­ day. We had such a noisy wonderful time with the White Elephant gift exchange. The there for a long time. Their home was so beautiful. The rest of the news got wiped out by the tape catching on a projection of the taped cassette. Wasn’t that quite a coin­ cidence that we got our first real snow on Dec 21st? Love all of you and 1'11 visit with you next week. little Annis baby was there creeping all around and ex­ ploring. It was the first time that I had seen her. Dick and Lu’s grandson and daughter from Indonesia were there. He kept pretty close to mom­ my and grandma. Of course we all had a feast with a lot of shared visiting. Il was the first time I had been able to be ■ Zada Kimmey celebrated her 90th birthday Dec. 24 Mrs. Zada (Lewis) Kimmey will celebrate her 90th birth­ day on December 24th. She was bom at Gun Lake to John and Sarah (Streeter) Lewis. Mrs. Kimmey lived in the Middleville area for many years with her husband, the late Don Kimmey Mrs. Kimmey has one son, Lyman of Middleville, three granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren Cards may be sent to Zada at 348 Willits Rd.. Hastings LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY........ 9:45 a.m., 11 00 a m k 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY................................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock Music, Jeffery C. Vander Heide M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.tn. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of 6:45 p.m. Life Chibs "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Gerald Van Oyen Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Pastor Scott Taylor Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................. 9.30 a m. Reaching People With Christ Sunday School.................................................................. 11:10a.m. 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:30 am to 9:45 am — CoHee Fellowship 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — CoHee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided during both services ‘•Set an example. In speech, in hie, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 Sunday Evening Service................................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.......................6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 5:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor TIM DOUBLESTEIN, Youth Director 708 West Main Street Phone 891-9259 1000 a m ,11:15a.m. ...6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Saturday Evening Mass.................................5:00 p.m. k Hamer Free • M 37 between Caledonia & Middleville 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday Worship Services Children s Church/Youth Worship during morning services; Caraway St puppet ministry for K4th during evening services Sunday School.................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adully High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-81 19 OVI-OUZO Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... Rev. James Cusack Peace Reformed Church Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............................. 7:00 p m MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9:00 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 9:30 a m. Sun. Morning Worship............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST WELCOME TO CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 8 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship.. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship 11 00 a.m Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 Office / 891-8978 Church 11:00 a m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 J11 Church Street "The Church where e.e'dxxb is someboav and Jesus Chnst b Lord" Sunday School........................................ 930 am Sunday Morning Worship....................... <0 30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worst*)......................... 6:00 p m wed Midweek Prayer & Boe Study....... 7 00 p.m A CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School.................. 9’30 a mChoir Practice 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.............. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office 891-8669 Parsonage 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Jaason rout* Aasitr / Mte ocney Musk Dir. “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School........... Morning Worship.. ... Evening Worship___ ........ 1000 am ..........1100 am. . 600 p.m Pastor Jeffrey Let Phone 795-7076 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free / Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship 10:00 am Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Miadleville Sunday School.............. 9 45 a m Middleville Worship........................ 11 00 a m Sunday School Wednesday "Family Night’ Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 6.00 p m Rev. Carroll Fowler — 765-5316 hupirrng. Prnunt, Rciciani, Church Office Phone - 795-9266 (Old ®imr ^rtlpdisl 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7 00 p.m. Rovk Ballard, Pastor - 868-6437 - The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. . <£■ Church School Sunday.. 10:00 a.m XO Morning Worship .. 11.00 a m o Evening Worship. 6:00 pm Wed Fellow ship 7 30 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Lloyd DeVormer Sr. 897-7407 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 28. 1993 / Page 5 Middleville blood drive moved to Baptist Church last week by Margaret Fowler Sza/f Writer Watch out for that red. blood drop character in Mid­ dleville. again! Monday, Jan 3 is the next Middleville blood drive from I to 6:45 p.m. But. the location has chang­ ed to the First Baptist Church on M-37 just north of town. “We were just too cramped at the VFW in downtown Middleville.'' explained Mid­ dleville blood drive organizer Vickie Rick “With all of the cars of the volunteers and then the cars of the donors, whenever we held a blood drive it caused park­ ing problems for the downtown merchants, too. " By having the drive at the Baptist Church. Rick said there will be plenty of parking for everyone and additional room in the building will allow for setting up three more donation beds for a total of nine. The additional beds should make the donations go much more quickly, according to Rick But, one of the conditions of having extra space is that the Middleville drive continue to meet the goal at each of the three annual collections. The goal for the January blood drive is set at 80 pints. “I'd like to see us be able to Middleville United Methodist stages live nativity for holiday Members of the Middleville United Methodist Church held their annual live nativity Christmas week. Kathy Kermeen portrays Mary, (from left) Carolyn Steensma as Joseph, Tommy Steensma as a shepherd, Cheryl McWhinney is a wise man, Betsy Steensma as an angel, John Steensma as a shepherd, and Lucy the sheep. Continued from Column 3 Bruce Stewart, pastor of First Baptist Church in Mid­ dleville, welcomes Middleville Blood Drive organizer Vickie Rick (in her blood drop costume) to the church which will be the new location for the Jon. 3 blood drive. hit a goal of 100 pints. “ said Rick, “It should be a piece of cake for our community! “It's one thing that a person can do for others that doesn’t take anything out of their pocketbook and takes only Continued on next column- [From Our Readers about !6 hour of time," she added Middleville holds com­ munity blood drives three times-per-year. Rick encourages both regular and first-time donors to bring a friend along when they come to give. "Blood supplies are very low this time of year, so every donor really makes a dif­ ference." Rick said. Donors must be at least 17-years-old. weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in reasonably good health Child care will be available after 4 p.m. for any donor who needs it. Holiday wishes and many blessings during this Holy Christmas Season. Let's not forget our reason to celebrate! Village government expensive, unnecessary Dear editor: Your latest Sun and News article on the upcoming vote to merge Caledonia Village and Township, like village of­ ficials. vastly overstated what the village really does. Truth is, the sewage plant is "owned and funded" by those in the sewer plant district, not the village government. Kent county guarantees the sewer bonds and the village is the “lessor.” They only write the check to the operators of it. The sewer district is self funded and comprised of village and township residents, who pay the entire cost of it. The merger of the village to the township, has the sewer and stormwater district unaffected except the township must write the checks to the operators. Then.* was no “village" water systems. The council spent its savings (excess tax collections) to help Mr Baker pay for half of his private water tower By the way. state law requires public voces to establish a water and sewer district before such expen­ ditures occur. The village receives $60,000 annually in state shared sales and income taxes and $9.00 in various fees that would go to the township after merging the two govern­ ments This provides more than enough for the township to make the village's present budgeted library contribution ($11,300); street. M-37 and Christmas lights ($12,000); maintenance on the new building ($7,000); tree care ($5,000); street sweeping ($600i and it leaves $34,100 for new township admimstra- tion costs and professional staff. Village residents pay for their own trash pickup now and residents would have to mulch their own leaves. The Sun and News should not accept the village officers’ suggestion of that Caledonia Township would levy special assessments for the above items. The Caledonia Township Board needs to publicly state what theyw ill do with the $69,000 when they get it. Note, library ser­ vices and over 100 street lights in the township are not assessed. With income from the state, village residents, we believe, should not be assess­ ed either. The village also receives $40,000 in state money, ad­ ministered by the county, to pay for repair of local and ma­ jor streets and the snow plow­ ing in the village. Merging the two units of governments would result in the Kent County Road Commission becoming responsible for streets as they used to. Jim Porritt; chief of the Kent County Road Commission, after checking with his at­ torneys, assured me they could take the streets “as is." He would bring streets that needed it to county standards and snow plow them without any new assessment Front left to right: Lindsey Webster, Sallie Hulst and Jamie Rolison. Back left to right: Sue Rolison, Kim Wieringa and Leanne Bailey. “Thee Place for TANNING and NAILS 9790 Cherry Valley Rd (M 37) Behind Ferot Ptue in Celedon n 0P€N Monday Friday 81 m tot pm CbenaHam 891-4040 See Letter. Page 20 The Family Of Philip morris Companies Inc. Wishes You and your Family The Happiest Of Holidays And The Best In The new Year. PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES •Craft General Foods Miller Brewing Company Philip Moms International inc Philip Morns USA INC �j Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 28. 1993 Middleville Kaleidoscope kids bring goodies to shelter critters Middleville Girl Scouts sponsor “Giving Warmth” project Several youngsters in the Middleville 4-H group. Kaleidoscope Kids modeto visit to the Barry County Animal Shelter before Christmas to br.ng lotst of including homemode doggie biscuits, to the animals at the shelter Everyone in­ cluding the 4-H leader Fawn Kimmel (left) were tickled by a little block lab puppy that Animal Control Officer Pam Ronchetti is holding. I Thank You... I _sfteai* pleasure £> Serving you has been a... hair designers Seated (left to right). Jennie Petter and Ann Sutherland. Back: Janet Nichols, Shellie McQueen and Gladys Briggs. The Middleville Girl Scout troops wont to be sure that every child is able to keep warm this winter. They have placed a giant "Giving Warmth" mitten in Pastoors in Middleville that will remain through Monday. Jan. 3. Items can be placed on the mitten or removed by someone who needs them. Some of the girls responsible for the project are (from left) Jenny Burks. Katie Terry, Lindsey Hughmyer, Lindsey Cook, and Rebecca Warner. = There is no better time than the Holidays to express our appreciation for your business and friendship. May all the joys of the season be yours! Neil and Linda. 122 East Main St. Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) F M 795-7719 - OPEN Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 to 7 Tues. 9 to 1; Sat. 8 to 3 X A "Best Burgers in Town" E R N 114 E. MAIN STREET, CALEDONIA 891-8328 Open Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-Midnight, Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. 2 a.m Z/ZX wf/l/ W WF We appreciate the trust that you have placed in us and in John Deere ’s Long Green Line in 1993. y/e hope [0 ^e you soon in 1994 Front ■ Terry & Cheryl, Second • Steve & Dan, Third • Terry & Jim, Fourth - Darrell. THORNAPPLE VALLEY « 945-9526 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 28. 1993 I Page 7 for making our work so much fun! See you in 1994! ThankYou... so much for your continued patronage. We look forward to serving you in 1994. Western Auto Front: Amy, Lynn and Linda. Back: Sonja, Angie, Rayna. Shawn. Chris and Deb. Open 7 Days a Week 9870 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49317 The VILLAGE STYLIST 891-1484 134 East Main St., Caledonia • 891-1591 Open Monday-Friday 9 to 9; Saturday 9 to 7 Loyd Elwood & Rosie Thank You... Thank You... ...for letting us help keep your engines running! Happy Neu’ Year! from all of the Caledonia Oil Company and Marathon Employees. From Left: Sheila Workman, Donna Apsey, Don Apsey, Scott Apsey, Bill Hyatt and Harlen Thome. (Missing: Agnes Seeley) From left: Norm Caskey, Betty Caskey, Bonnie Moyer, Dar Caskey, Jean Bergy, Keith Bergy Auto Value Caledonia Auto Parts PARTS STORES 227 E. Main Caledonia, MT 49316 Your "Hometown" Auto Parts Store (616) 891-4085 Happy Holidays — See You in 1994. 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-8198 HOURS Monday-Friday 8 a m to 6 p m. Saturday 8 am. to 4 p.m Thank You We wish you and those close to you, a safe and joyous Holiday Season. A ‘Thank You ' to all our clients, customers and friends for making 1993 a great year. The very best to everyone in 1994. _ Cornerstone Realty Inc. For our Mom (Kris) and Sandra, Renee, Sheilah & Elaine we say THANK YOU for your support this year. from... Karri & Kyle Selleck Come in and say hello in 1994 at our new store — Mom will let us , serve you coffee. From left to right (bock) Corleen Shuster: Mary Anger Deboroh Doehring; Lorraine Bedford Liz BeI son Mike Nichols Broker Koren Brown; (from) Aiene Hamilton. Deb Erwoy: Patricio Koval. Missing from picture Joyce Christensen. CORNERSTONE fs realty inc. mls ~ W< AWf ASWCIAYTO BAINIV CAVOM •Amr CMCM AMO GW AMO KAMOS OOAOO Of IUALTOA 4611 N.MtfMerile Rd. 795-7933 uTho/tnapp^e ^oitaC 8 Q'^t Shop Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri. til 8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m to 3 p.m 1045 Arlington (M-37) In Pastoors Shopping Plaza 795-3331 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 28, 1993 Roush’s Accounting set up for service in new office building The staff at the Roush's Accounting in Middleville is waiting to serve their clients and includes (clockwise, from back) Bill Roush, Betty Raber, Susan Foster, and Debbie Wert. bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Right after the holidays, tax time rolls around each year. This year. Roush s Accoun­ ting and Tax Service is ready to serve their customers in the same location in Middleville, but. in a brand new building. Replacing the tiny office building that was once an ice cream stand is a spacious, ranch-style office with plenty of parking spaces for staff and clients. Roush's opened its small of­ fice located on M-37 just south of Main Street back in 1988 Founder Bill Roush already operated an office in Hastings which he opened in September. 1982 Susan Foster, who joined the firm as a partner in 1985. moved on to head up the Mid­ dleville office. And she still does. in early December. Roush’s held an open house of the new building, giving clients an op­ portunity to see how addi­ tional office space was going to benefit them ‘‘In the old building, we really didn't have much room.” explained Roush, “especially with three employees working there. “That meant there wasn't much privacy so that clients Now thru YEAR END p“cha“ ScFtub and receive Roush's new office building sits farther back from the road than the smaller, old building. The new office is warm and inviting, almost like a home. could feel comfortable enough to open up about their per­ sonal financial situations. “In order to help people, we need to be able to take the burden of people's financial difficulties on our shoulders and get them to open up.” he continued. That is the kind of service and caring that Roush's has tried to give over the years. And, the plan is to continue that quality service. One service that Roush’s plans to continue and expand is the electronic filing of clients' income tax returns. With the additional space at the Middleville office, Roush said that all of the electronic filing will not be handled from there for both offices. “We screen all of our tax clients to see if they are can­ didates for electronic filing,” Rouch said. * ‘ If they are , we automatically file the return electronically unless the client objects. “We don't charge extra for filing electronically Not only does our client get their re­ fund quicker, it saves us the time it takes to duplicate and assemble paper returns.” Roush said. This year. Roush's has been accepted in a pilot program for the electronic filing of state returns as well as the federal. That will just be an addi­ tional benefit for their customers. The staff at the Middleville office includes Roush, Foster serving as president. Debbie Wert, office manager and Bet ty Ruber, receptionist. The Hastings staff consists of Roush, and tax practi­ tioners Audrey Leslie and Karen Eckman. Together, the staffs at both offices help clients from all over Barry County as well as Battle Creek. Bellevue. Charlotte. Ionia, Portland, and Grand ledge. Foster has branched into a financial planning service called Money Concepts which she also operates from the Middleville office. She has taken additional schooling and is licensed as an Accredited Business Accountant Foster is able to help set up total financial planning packages for her clients. She is in the middle of com­ pleting a two-year course of study that will earn her the designation of Certified Financial Planner This is all being done to bet­ ter serve the individuals who trust the company with their financial well-being Either office can be con­ tacted for tax assistance by calling the Hasting’s office at 945-5429 or the Middleville office at 795-3387. Top Thornapple-Kellogg senior sub sellers announced Hundreds to thousands in savings A Portable Paradise Save Big Bucks $$$ on efficiency. 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(Stop in for your free comparison chart) ► ' SPAS, Inc. 7380 Broadmoor S.E. 554-3338 on M-37 between 76 & 68th Mon & Fri. 10-8; Tues., Wed , Thura., Sat 106 EAST SIDE CALEDONIA The Thomapple Kellogg submarine sandwich sale to help fund the senior overnight graduation party was a great success according to senior parents who helped organize the project Three seniors earned a little extra Christmas money by topping the sales of the sandwiches Don Toler, who had the highest sales, was awarded $100. The second prize of $75 was earned by Nicole Bird. And the $50 third prize was won by Bridget Loftus. One of the Steering Com­ mittee members, Betty Haraburda. said that they were really pleased with all of the public and parental sup port that was given to the TK seniors dunng the sale. Upcoming fundraisers in­ clude a quilt raffle with tickets on sale at basketball games, and the sale of spirit hats that will be sold in February at the games Haraburda reminds TK senior family and friends that tickets for the all night graduation party are being sold now for only $25. That price is good until March 1, 1994. when the cost of a ticket will be $30. Anyone who wishes to buy a ticket or needs more infor­ mation can call either 795 2604 or 795-7568. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 28, 1993 I Page 9 Gun Lake Winter Fest set for Jan. 29 at Allegan County Park by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The day-long celebration of winter hosted by the Gun I>ake Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29. this year in a new location. The whole spectrum of winter fun will be at the Allegan County Park this year, a departure from the usual location at the slate park The previous location at the stale park is unavailable because of road surfacing being done, and the risk of damage from the expected amount of traffic if there is a thaw in the weather, said chairman of the event. Kay Cummiford. A contest for the most distinctive logo for this year s event was held and the winner is Eric Musson, a commercial arts program student at the Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center. The sweatshirts proclaiming the event can be purchased at Fein s grocery store and the Sea Shanty at Gun Lake That site is The day will begin at 9 am. and go until the grand finale of fireworks when darkness falls, Cummiford said. A special event this year is motocross races on the ice, with motorcycles, quads and three wheelers competing on an oval track, she said, as well as BMX mountain races in the gravel pits behind the county park. TK middle schoolers get first hand look at nursing home care Kay Cummiford, chair of the Gun Lake Winter Festival, (left to right) Eric Musson. the designer of the winning logo design, and Brian Schenk, instructor of the commercial arts program at the Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center display an official Winter Festival sweatshirt. Eric is a student in the commercial arts program at the Center This year the races will be on the ice and in the area behind the park, and so accessible to the fans of both types of racing, Cummiford said. A 6-k mile run, arm wrestling, a hairy chest contest, swimsuit fashion show and broomball will again be part of the fun this year. Something new is a Karaoke contest, and the Keystone Kops will be roaming the park, looking to "collar" those who may be thrown into the "hoosegow" for almost any reason or no reason at all. One the events with the TK student Rachael Colburn shares a quiet moment with two of the Thornapple Manor residents that she had a chance to visit with. The holiday season fre­ losses that many of the quently is a time to reach out residents had experienced and asked that the students try to to others. That is exactly what the put themselves “in the eighth grade advisory class of residents’ shoes.’’ Pitch also took the kids on a Martha LaVoie did earlier in guided tour the season. She explained about the The group of Thomapple Kellogg Middle School various positions that had to students took a class trip to be filled in order to run a nurs­ Thomapple Manor to learn ing home like nurses, social about the various occupations workers, nutritionists, and associated with running a nur­ physical therapists. After the tour, students sing facility and to spend a lit­ tle lime visiting with some of were paired with residents to visit, something that created a the residents. Rita Pitch, activities coor­ little anxiety for some of the dinator. talked about the kids However, LaVoie said that the nervousness soon disap­ peared and her students had the chance to learn about the residents as well as themselves. Kathy Allen, volunteer coordinator at Thornapple Manor, conducted a follow-up session in a classroom. She explained that volunteering can be rewarding as well as developing responsibility. Allen also told the students many of the different ways that volunteers are used there. Eighth-graders Kim Richards (left) and Morgan Leep visit with one of the senior citizens who live at Thornapple Manor most participants and spectators is the polar bear dip, which will be featured again this year. During the day, visitors can take advantage of the many food vendors that will be at the park. Also, a spaghetti supper will be held at the gun Lake Community Chinch from 57 p.m. Schedules of the events and a simple map of how to get to Allegan County Park will be available soon. FITNESS FOR YOU.. Held at Page Elementary SCHEDULE mox nil) THIRS Power Step Step Power Step c:30 v:30 o:30 S35 for 10 Class** �Pace 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 28. 1993 TK High School week of follies spreads holiday joy to families Look Mom! No hands! Each class hod a team of six who had to see how fast they could find the jelly bean in a tray of whipped cream and then put it on the table. holiday music for the assembly. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The final week before the Christmas break was a wacky week at Thomapple Kellogg High School. But. as a result of all of the fun and frolic, the TKHS students raised about $1,500 that was used to touch the lives of 95 Barry County needy families. Part of the money was used for the TK Community Holi­ day Basket project. LOVE. Inc. received some of the money, too. And. this fundraising cer­ tainly wasn't boring. In addition to traditional things, like collecting pen­ nies, seniors were auctioned off for a fee. Then on designated days, one for the guys and one for the girls, these characters could be seen about the school, singing and dancing Henry Dugan, TK principal, couldn t escape Santa s just to earn a little more eagle eye during the final assembly. Santa (who was money for charity. Friendly competition bet­ really a girl!) called Dugan down from his position ween the freshman, way at the back of the auditorium only to tell him he sophomores, juniors and wasn't getting a present. Of course, that may have seniors promoted more been a blessing in disguise since some of the gifts of fundraising. the day were rather embarassing. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION New Session starting... Monday, Jan. 3rd New 8-Week Winter Session - One adult volunteer who coordinates the basket pro­ gram each year said that it all fell into place this year “The high school students and all of the TK students in conjunction with area chur­ ches and other groups have done a wonderful job,” the volunteer said. Because of coordination with “Toys for Tots,” every child in families that received a basket was given a toy. “I know that in some of the classrooms, students decided to donate the money they would have spent on a gift ex­ change,” said the volunteer. “And, the food drives like the one held at the middle school, there was no incentive for those kids to bring all of that food in and they did it anyway. “This outpouring of caring and generosity makes it all worth it and this Christmas will be much brighter for both those who give and receive,” the volunteer said. Serving our Country Marine Lance Cpl. Charles P. Leppan, a 1992 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School of Middleville recently received a Letter of Appreciation. Leppan was cited for superior performance of duty while assigned with Head­ quarters. 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He consistently performed his demanding duties in an ex­ emplary and highly profes­ sional manner. He joined the Marine Corps in October 1992. Senior Boy and Senior Girl Dress-up Days were two of the fund-raising events. Seniors were auctioned and then dressed for the part. It may have been chilly last week, but, that didn't stop this California Raisin complete with oversized shades. Cathy Moma. the owner, is very excited and motivated to make this the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced We also have a girls and boys USGF competition team. Classes are held Mon thru Thurs and Sat mom ings Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party We have moved Io our new location... 3207 M-37, Middleville Call 795-7620 or 795-3410 PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME THE GYM SEE WHAT’S NEW IN FRAMES! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 133 E Main St., Caledonia, Mi 891-9224 He-Men and jocks, like these senior girls, could be seen singing and cavorting about the school to raise a quarter here and a dime there for the needy. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 28, 1993 I Page 11 Block captains learn responsibilities Caledonia Neighborhood Watch program begins citizen training The Caledonia Village Neighborhood Watch organization has begun its training program, beginning with its volunteer block captains Watch organizer Steve Antecki said that the Village has been divided into sectors, with a block captain in each. Block captains will be call­ ing the residents in their sec­ tors to find volunteers for a “calling tree.’* the phone chain of communication that will alert the participating village residents of any suspicious or potentially dangerous situations. The “calling tree" list will not be published or circulated, Antecki said, and the only re­ quirement of participants is that they help keep an eye on what is happening in their neighborhoods. Those participating in the network, however, will be the ones notified immediately if either the Sheriff or the Watch Co-chairpersons determine that a situation warrants such an alert. The Neighborhood Watch begins to work when a resi­ dent who sees something suspicious makes the choice of calling either the Kent County Sheriff s office or his or her block captain. When information is receiv­ ed from a neighbor, the block captain has the same choice: if the situation is an emergency , the 911 emergency number will be called If the situation is not an emergency, but warrants the sheriffs attention, the captain can call 336-3313 and identify himself as a block captain from the Caledonia Neighborhood Watch. The Sheriffs Department already is working with the Watch group and has pledged its cooperation with the citizens in helping prevent crime. Whether the situation war­ rants the sheriffs attention or not. however, the captain or the resident still should call one of the Watch cochairpersons and relay the information. “A strange blue car cruis­ ing around the block may not seem too threatening, but if several people report that same unfamiliar blue car in the Village, then I might ask the Sheriff to check it out." explained Antecki. Right now, it will be up to either the sheriff s department or the co-chairpersons to actualiy activate the neighborhood phone chain, he added Block captains will be call­ ing their neighbors during the next few weeks, inviting them to participate in the Calling Tree. Anyone who does not get a call by Jan. 15. but who would like to participate in the program can volunteer by calling Antecki at 891-9401. Thank You... May the joy of the Season continue to bring you happiness Jon Raymond TIRES-R-US “We Specialize in Quick In and Out Service" Next to Crystal Flash, Middleville (M-37) 795-3550 $ $ Thank You... Thank Fou... 'caled^, to all of my new home owners for $ being so “neighborly” « Serving you and $ helping y°ur r needs has been $ Happy New Year! V Sandra Harris Sreat! A KSee you in ’94! J Tom and Marlene Purdy ■ ------------------ CALL SANDRA AT:------------------- TRUE VALUE HOMES 795-7900 Caledonia Rent All | In Cider Mill Village A Community of Carefree Manufactured Homes. 812 RIVER BEND LANE. MIDDLEVILLE 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 fr OPEN Monday-Saturday 8 a m. to 5:30 p.m. Thank You... Thank You... for a successful '93! ...for our success! We have enjoyed so much and look forward to serving you in 1994! (Left to right) Don Apsey. Mike Benedict and Scott Rolison APSEY AUTOMOTIVE 115 West Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 (616) 891-8160 Left to right: Fritz Tape, John Hinkle, Ed Pawloski, Dale Burgess, Bob Pawloski and Ed Pawloski Jr. ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia (dO IV IV/ Ov I V Ijv Fax (616) 891 0446 Office Open Mon Fn 85, Other Hours by Appt We want to be your “PRO" Shop, working with the PROS since 1969. Ed Pawloski It �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 28. 1993 Appointments approved for Library Board, Fire Commission Caledonia Township meetings to begin at 7p.m. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has changed the time of its regular monthly meetings from 7:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.. beginning in January With more and more business to enact at each meeting, the board chose to begin meetings earlier rather than adjourn later. Board members agreed that gening to meetings one halfhour earlier will not be a problem “I usually kind of waste that half hour anyway.” com­ mented Chip DeVries on the suggested change. At its Dec. 15 meeting, the board also announced that Township Assessor Tom Doane had received a very positive review for the year. The review committee described Doane as a team player who is doing a great job. and who is always ready to help out at the township office The Township Board ap­ proved the reivew commit­ tee’s recommendation that Doane receive a $500 raise for 1994 and an additional week of vacation. In other action, the board reappointed the members of the Township Fire Commis­ sion. which oversees the needs and concerns of the volunteer fire department. Serving on the Commission will be Tom Garbow. Ed Fischer. Chip DeVries. Jim Steketee. Norm Buer. Butch Welton and Glen Klaver. The board also approved reappointing Arnie Stawick to another three-year term on the Township Zoning Board of Appeals, and added its ap­ proval to the appointment of Mary Johnston to replace Jen­ nifer Cisler on the Library Board Cisler has resigned from the board, and the Village Coun­ cil already has approved Johnston to fill the vacancy . In another change for the Library Board. Township Clerk Pat Snyder announced her resignation from the panel, which oversees the operation of the library. Snyder said Gordon Jousma has agreed to take her place as the Township Board's representative on the board. The board also: - Approved a "tolling order" resolution, which gives the Township Board time to review the rates being charged by C-Tec Cable Systems, and possibly recom­ mend a fairer rate schedule than what the company presently is charging. - Approved a Contract with Wilcox Associates for the engineering of the collection system for the M-37 sewer line, to be built in conjunction with the new sequencing batch reactor wastewater treatment plant being constructed by Caledonia Village. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Zhank \fou with our combined 46 years of experience, we look forward to serving you for all your insurance needs in 1994. Happy New Year! Standing: Jeff DeVries Seated: Carolyn Nickels and Sharon Baweja DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc 215 E. Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 JEFFREYM DtVRIES 'JniUUnU /A! DQ1 Q-fOr ^IO/°3|-°IZ3 "\T7icn you think of Us ” Insurance, Think of JOHN J DeVRIES VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 4, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Ed’s Body Shop for the granting of a special land use to permit the enlargement of a motor vehicle body shop nonconforming use having an area not exceeding 50% of the area of the original body shop nonconforming use, upon the following described lands: Part of Lot 1 of Block 6 of Kinsey’s Addition to the Village of Caledonia Station, a recorded plat, described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 1, thence North 5 rods, thence East to the East line of said Lot 1, thence Southeasterly along the East lot line to the South line of said lot, thence West to the point of beginning, including all lands lying within the South 5 rods of said Lot 1, Village of Caledonia. Kent County, Michigan. All interested persons may attend and participate in the public hearing concerning the requested special land use. Dated: December 17,1993 (207) PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA D«emb«r 13, 1993 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President with all members present. Several guests were also present. Minutes and financial state­ ment were accepted as printed. Bills of the month were approv­ ed for payment. Imperial Municipal Service report was received and filed. WW Engineering reported on the sewer line testing at the Middle School construction. Wilcox reported on the final design plans for the sewer treat­ ment plant. Council gave Klaver authorization to sign the Act 98 permit application. Rodgers reported on the trac­ tor repair, sewer cleaning, and the results of the TV report on Johnson Street. Michigan Bell Blanket Permit was approved for 1994. There was discussion on the quality of the work done in the Village this past year and the lock of response about cleanup after the work. Erskine will contact Michigan Bell about this. After much discussion, wages for the fiscal year 1994-1995 were set with all elected of­ ficials wages except the Clerk remaining at the same level os 1993-1994. Clerk's salary was in­ creased 4%. Hired personnel salaries will be presented for Council approval at the January meeting. Budget for 1994-1995 should include figures for deputy Clerk as a part of regular office staff. Compensation for the Planning Commission and Zon­ ing Board of Appeals members will remain the same as 1993-1994. Motion by Soules, seconded by Antecki to schedule the third Tuesday of the month as a regular Planning Commis- CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 120 each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2 20 for 1st 5 words; 100 each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 100 each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 100 each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 100 each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 100 each word thereafter. •500 bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. sion meeting time. Corried Motion by Soules seconded by Berencsi to approve the ap­ pointment of Mary Johnston to the Library Advisory Board. Cor ried. Berencsi will ask the Kent County Library Board to include the Village of Caledonia on their mailing list. A Petition to VACATE THE IN CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE has been received with the necessary number of verified signatures to hove it put on the ballot at the next general elec­ tion. Resolution to schedule an election on the Proposition of Vacating the Incorporation of the Village of Caledonia was of fered by Erskine and seconded by Berencsi Ayes Antecki. Berencsi. Erskine. Moerland Soules and Klaver. Noy Kidder Resolution adopted The next General Election will be March 14. 1994 Other items discussed were Girl Scout projects Neighborhood Watch Signs Barber School: Newsletter and Emmons Street. Dead End or No Outlet sign at the end of Mill Street near the Caledonia Lakeside Condos was requested and Rodgers will take core of this Meeting was adjourned at 9 00 p.m Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk |A») • SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES • THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD December 13. 1993 Reg ular meeting called at 7:07 p.m. Members Present 4 Ab­ sent — 1. Others Present 1. Motion passed unanimously appointing Trustee Schad as chairman of the meeting in the absence of the Supervisor. Minutes of the lost regular and December 7th special meetings were approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $20,571.16 were approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously approving appointment of three planning commission members. Motion passed unanimously approving proposed lighting at 6 intersections in the Township Motion passed unanimously approving budget amendments Motion passed unanimously to locate proposed veteran s memorial within the turnaround circle in new Mt Hope section of the cemetery. Motion passed unanimously approving design and color of monument. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (206) SORE FEET / ANKLES? Assignment Accepted! Medicare, B.C.B.S., PPO, HMO Diabetics • Adult & Children Foot Problems - KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 Clearance 20% off I I I 8” WATERPROOF/INSULATED ■ GORE-TEX* BOOT I - Waxy Brown Leather I - 1000 Denier Maxi Brown Cordura® , I - Gore-Tex®/Cambrelle® Lined I Bootie I - 200 Thinsulate Insulation™ - Removable Cambrelle Covered I Orthotic Insert I - Brown Oil Resistant Lug Outsole I - Carbo-Tec™ Construction I I In stock only I I I i Caledonia Farmers Elevator I 146 E. Main, Caledonia -891-8108 �The Sun and News. MiddtevtHe. Ml / December 28. 1993 / Page 13 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Keep Michigan a ‘safe’ Winter Wonderland As we anticipate the snowcovered terrain of Michigan this winter, no doubt our minds wander to thoughts of winter activities. Skiing, snowmobiling and other pur­ suits make our state a joy dur­ ing the winter months. Michigan citizens are no strangers to snowmobiling. especially. With approximate ly 200.000 registered snowmobiles and another 100,000 out-of-state snowmobilers visiting every year, our state tops the nation in this winter spot We are quite aware of the excitement the sport promises. We are also well-aware of the poten­ tial dangers The more than 5.000 miles of trails throughout the state have created a snowmobiler’s haven But the conditions of these trails can be hazardous Snowmobiles often reach speeds of more than 100 mph Combined with p<x>rly groom­ ed trails, curves, trees and other obstacles, machines reaching such speeds can be extremely dangerous. When you add alcohol to that mix­ ture. they can be downright deadly Last season. 32 people were killed in snowmobile ac­ cidents. One person has already died this year in a snowmobile-related accident. Of the total number of ac­ cidents, an estimated 80 per­ cent involved alcohol. Many snowmobilers consider drink­ ing a necessary part of their routine A common saying among enthusiasts, “it's not the throttle, it s the bottle." is evidence of the issue. As the popularity of the sport rises throughout the state, we must consider what we can do to reduce the number of snowmobile fatalities - especially those resulting from driving under the influence As a method of addressing the issue, I strong­ ly support the proposed legislation dealing with snowmobile safety. Senate Bill 938, recently passed by the Senate, is an ex­ ample of the steps we can take to assure safer snowmobiling in Michigan. Passing the Senate with strong bipartisan support, the bill is now awaiting approval from the House of Representatives. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 'reunify &vte 1246 Peets Rd.. Middleville, Ml 49333 DEB FREY, OWNER — 616-948-2768 In addition to establishing the sale of trail passes — with 90 percent of the revenue slated for trail improvement, expansion and maintenance — the bill addresses the problem of snowmobile accidents. SB 938 would provide for the adoption of current motor vehicle standards for drunken driving penalties, mandate a safety and education program for those under 18 or con­ victed of at least one drunken driving offense and require in­ dividuals selling or leasing snowmobiles to distribute a safety checklist Snowmobilers convicted of drunken driving would be subject to fines and jail time, and would also be required to participate in the safety pro­ gram and community service related to snowmobiling. These are definitely steps in the right direction. I also feel strongly about legislation that would require snowmobiling be included in the state’s long-term tourism plans. Senate Bill 939. which passed the Senate unanimous­ ly and is on its way to the House, would formally recognize snowmobiling as an important part of the state's economy and future By in­ creasing the popularity of snowmobiling in Michigan and attracting more tourists from other states. SB 939 would bring more resources and recognition to this and other winter recreational activities. Snowmobiling is an en­ joyable and integral part of winter for many individuals throughout the state With such a high number of snowmobile-related deaths in Michigan last year — and this year's count already begun — it is imperative that we ad­ dress this problem Those of us who have experienced the loss of a loved one know how painful it can be. We now have a chance to reduce the number of these unnecessary losses. With increased awareness, tougher penalties for drunken driving and more funding for trail improvement and maintenance, we could see less fatalities this year and for years into the future. If we can put an end to even a percentage of these losses, we should not hesitate to act. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE of MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1994, at 7:30 P.M. at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml, to hear the following variance request: A request by Heather and Scott Colthurst, 12935 Valley Dr., Wayland, Ml, to construct a garage on Lot 7 of Zazadil’s Valley Park Shores less than the required setback from the road. Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed therein. Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk Telephone 795-9091 West second graders create tasty houses West Elementary second graders including Kirby Bremer (left) and Kristie Pratt got to visit the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel to see all of the lovely gingerbread houses that were on display. Once the students returned to school, they had the chance to create their own delicious houses. Sarah Hornby (left) and Kurt Wachter work diligently on their gingerbread homes. Pastoors Family Market provided just the right size trays for the project. ________________________________ ________, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 3, 1994 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Kentland Corporation for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the fol­ lowing described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Country Meadows Village Mobile Home Park Planned Unit Development: That part of Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as the West 330 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; the East 330 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; and the East 965 feet of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, EXCEPT the South 200 feet thereof, and also EXCEPT the North 660 feet thereof; Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, sometimes commonly designated for postal and public utility purposes as 5551 - 76th Street. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance and the Final' Development Plan of the proposed planned unit development is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: December 8, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 204 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 28, 1993 Christmas spirit inspires the joy of giving at area schools Looming to core about the less fortunate was the lesson of the month for students throughout the Caledonia area. From toys to turkeys, from children's hats to family-sized hams, donations poured into Caledonia schools as students of all ages and in all buildings tried to help others have a merrier Christmas. At Caledonia High School, students brought in 2.608 new and used toys to be given to Toys for Tots and to shelters for homeless families. The Visions and Volunteers class also put together 27 food baskets that included good used toys for the children. Pictured with just o few of the donations are Sheri Vredevoogd, David Uyl, Anne Whisner and Angie Wilkinson. Pictured with some of the items collected for the Mel Trotter Mission in Grand Rapids are Caledonia Elementary students Lauren Kusmierz (left), Nathan VanEnk, Devin Tepastte and Rachel Zylstra. Kettle Lake students collected food, toys and paper products for Operation Santa Clous, which distributes these items to local needy families. Pictured with some of the donations ore Richard Fuller (left), Jennifer Schull, Jacob Vaneklase, Danielle Farschnittker and Dan Sarver. At Dutton Christian Middle and Elementary Schools the students brought in items needed by the Gold Avenue Church in Grand Rapids. Displaying the baskets of art supplies, soaps, paper products and toothbrushes ore Kevin DeVries (left), Adam Ringnalda. Charles Terpstra Jessica Mervou Hanna Myers and Whitney VanSolkema. The students also provided a decorated Christmas tree for the church. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 28, 1993 / Page 15 Thank You Bringing smiles to your faces — brings smiles to ours. Happy New Year! Sitting (left to right): Dr. and Rita. Standing (left to right): Tammy, Shelly. Melissa, Linda and Dala. Ronald B. Stegehuis, D.D.S. Students at Dutton Elementary also helped the needy, but these students were happy to show off the gifts they were making for loved ones at home, too. Representing all the grades and a wide variety of handmade gifts are Adam Reynolds (bock, left), Pamela Spitzley, Craig Bode, Daniel Douma (middle row, left), Chris Johnson, Luke Frantti, Jon Kunze (front, left). Faith Gibbs and Nicole Hertel. on-1 -lO/lft 9505 Cherry Valley Rd Oy I “I 4-tU Caledonia on M 37 ...in the new State Farm Building, just north of the light TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO GO THROUGH YOUR GARBAGE. In Judy Trudeau's fifth-grade classroom, Caledonia Elementary students spent a busy afternoon last week wrapping Christmas gifts for their adopted' Kent City family. The students also provided a Christmas dinner and non-perishable food items. Other classes also adopted families who otherwise would not have had a very merry Christmas. Every week. more than 500,000 trees are used to produce the two-thinis of newspapers that are never recycled American consumers and industry throw away enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial airfleet every three months AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Caledonia Community Schools Kettle luike Lunch Menu Monday, Jan. 3 Hamburg/bun. potato rounds, food bar, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 4 Pizza, food bar. milk FOOD BAR Salad bar. fruits, veg.. PB&J sandwich, milk. Caledonia Community Schools High/Middle Meal Deal Menu Monday, Jan. 3 Grilled chicken/bun, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday , Jan. 4 BYO sub sandwich, french fries, Vila Pup. milk. Caledonia Community Schools Dutton and Dutton Christian Lunch Monday, Jan. 3 Hamburg/bun, potato rounds, peaches, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 4 Pizza, veg. sticks w/dip, fruit, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Elementary Monday. Jan. 3 Hamburg/bun. potato rounds, food bar. milk Tuesday. Jan. 4 Pi7/a food bar. milk. Caledonia Community Schools Kettle Lake Breakfast Menu Monday, Jan. 3 Assorted cereal, juice or fruit, milk Tuesday. Jan. 4 Hot cinnamon roll, juice or fruit, milk. Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Lunch Menu Monday. Jan. 3 Deluxe hamburg on bun, french fries, fruit choice, milk Tuesday. Jan. 4 Pizza, french fnes, fruit choice, milk. We throw away enough iron and steel to <.ontmuousl} supply all the nation s automakers The ordinan bag of trash you throw away is slowly be­ coming a serious problem for everybody. Not only are we running out of resources to make the pro­ ducts we need, but we re running out of places to put what’s left over Write the Environmental Defense Fund at 257 Park Avenue South. New York, NY 10010. for a free brochure that will tell you virtually everything you need to know about recycling. The few minutes you take to learn how to recycle will spare us all a kx of garbage later IF YOU’RE NOT RECYCLING OMrnn YOU’RE THROWING IT ALL AWAY. L-X feSI �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 28, 1993 Obituaries Myrl l/V. Schantz MIDDLEVILLE - Myrl W. Schantz, 73, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, Decem­ ber 19, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. Mr. Schantz was born on May 27, 1920 at Thomapple Township, the son of the late Arthur W. and Mary Jane (Hammond) Schantz. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Thomap­ ple Kellogg High School, graduating in 1937. He lived in Plymouth for 30 years before moving back to Middleville. After retirement he lived in Florida and Michigan. He was married to Betty Siglow Schantz on April 29, 1984. He was employed and retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Company in 1974 after 34 years of service. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, American Legion, and the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Preceding him in death were Charles (Fred) Maichele MIDDLEVILLE - Charles (Fred) Maichele, 76, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, December 16, 1993 at his home. Mr. Maichele is survived by his wife, Maxine Maichele; three sons, John (Joyce) Maichele of Quitman, Geor­ gia, Grant (Gloria) Maichele of Battle Creek, Cay (Penna) Maichele of Battle Creek; one daughter, Chris (Thomas) Zerbcl of Escanaba; 11 grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; two brothers, Ray Maichele of Ypsilanti, Max (Judy) Maichele of Urba­ na, Illinois; one sister, Ruth (Tom) Cordez of Thorntons, Illinois; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 18 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Lynn Wagner offi­ ciating. Burial Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Cancer Society. his first wife, Arlene, who passed away in 1983. Mr. Schantz is survived by his wife, Betty J. Schantz; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Barbara) Judd of Owosso. Mrs. Steve (Nita) Hotchkin of Milford, Massachusetts; two sons, James R. (Katie Jo) Schantz of Dexter, David M. (Jill) Schantz of Plymouth; 10 grandchildren; five great­ grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lyle (Edna) Wood of Middle­ ville; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Wednesday, December 22 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, Reverend Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heart Association, or Caledo­ nia United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. The McFall Elementary library was packed with the family and friends of kindergartners in the classes of Roxane Patterson. The Monday-Wednesday class and Tuesday-Thursday class combined to perform several songs for the audience. Kindergartners Christmas concert helps spread some youthful joy! Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission sets hearings The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 3, for the planned unit development (PUD) ordinance for the Country Meadows Village mobile home park. If approved, the proposed park would be located on 70 acres between Kraft and Pat­ terson avenues, on 76th Street. Developers Jim Steketee and the Kent Land Corporation have agreed with the Planning Commission on a 255-unit cap for the present acreage, with only 80 of these to be the ''single-wide" units. All others will be “doublewides” and many will have garages as well. If the park is expanded, a cap of 320 units has been set, but the park will maintain its proposed density of 3.64 units per acre, even if expanded. The park must be serviced by public sewer and meet all state and local requirements for mobile and single-family homes. The site plan for the park and the complete draft of the PUD ordinance governing it are available for review at the township office. 250 Maple. .Residents within 300 feet of the proposed rezoning will receive written notification of the public hearing. At that same meeting, the commission will reopen its discussion of the residential River Glen PUD. which the Township Board returned to the commission for reconsideration. At issue are some undersiz­ ed lots and lots which do not meet required lot width at the building setback. cv^24 The commission also has decided to include in the River Glen PUD the Federal Emergency Evacuation Plan for areas immediately adja­ cent to the LaBarge Dam on 84th Street. Jerry Evans, who operates the dam for the Com­ monwealth Power Company, suggested the inclusion, poin­ ting out that the proposed development is very close to the dam. and that property owners should be aware of evacuation procedures should there be an emergency at the dam. A tentative Feb. 7 public hearing date also has been set by the commission on the planned mineral removal (PMR) permit for the Dykema sand pit. formerly known as the Pace pit. located at 7977 Whitneyville Ave. Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD In any of the eight J Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a week, 24 hours-a-day... CV>^4| □00 000 !i 1 li H mJSQ 0Bi n Q J DIRECTORY OEE Q Hl S M,,|> , \________ 7 Teacher Roxane Patter­ son kept a low profile as she accompanied her class on guitar while kneeling on the floor by the front row of the audience. ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. You’ll be askec your name, acc'ess and phone number, also which papers) you want your ad to appear — when anc how many weeks — Recite your ad — you can even change the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. Concentration and joy is mirrored on the faces of the little ones as they wotch their teacher as she leads them in song. Two Freeport businesses offer rides, tows on New Year’s Eve bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Traditionally, New Year’s Eve has been a time to party with friends and have a good time. This year, two Freeport businesses, Freeport Auto Service and GT Towing want to be sure that all par tiers have their fun and get home safely as well. Business owners Jim Yarger and Glenn Taggart will provide free rides and/or tow ing from a party or bar to the person’s home only. This offer will cover the area that is within a 15-mile radius of Freeport According to Lesa Yarger, who owns Freeport Auto with her husband, this is the first y ear the businesses have tried this "We want to help prevent accidents and keep people safe,” she said. ‘‘Not everyone plans for a designated driver. This way they can still party all they want and have a safe ride home By offering the towing ser­ vice as well as the rides, if so­ meone might have a problem getting their vehicle home, that can be taken care of, too. Anyone who decides to take advantage of this offer just needs to call 765-3346 when it’s time to go home on New Year’s Eve The invitation for the free nde or tow does not include accidents or breakdowns Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 28, 1993 I Page 17 Lansing trip educational and fun for Page fourth graders ji The fourth grade students of Michele Voss hod a lot to take in on a recent trip to Lansing to visit the Capital and the Historical Museum. (From left) Brooke Buxton, Jessica Wierenga. Amy Herring, and Brenda Bowerman pause in front ot a natural barrier that grows in the museum. Displayed on the floor are skins of several of the fur-bearing animals native to Michigan. Middleville library sets holiday hours The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library located in the Thornapplc Kellogg High School will have special hours during the holiday break. The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tues­ day, Dec. 28. On Wednesday. Dec. 29, the hours will be from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. And. on Thursday. Dec 30. the library will be open from 9 am. to 3 p.m. and again in the evening from 6 p.m to 8:30 p.m The library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 2. Regular hours will resume on Monday, Jan. 3, 1994. PROJECT-OF-THE-WEEK by Craft Patterns SETTLE BENCH PLAN Limited space tn Eady American homes meant that furniture otter had to serve more than one purpose This 30-inch deep settle bench easily converts to a 4-foot wide table by just pulling a couple of pegs and tilting the seat back down. The bench is handy in the foyer or mud room for putting on shoes or boots. Parts cut frorr cabinet-grade plywood, and trace full-size directly to the material (#2245 $5.95) CRAFK ATTERNS Home Workshop. Dept HR 3545 Stem Avenue. 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This year, approximately 160 boys and 80 girts are playing on 28 teams, coached by volunteer parents and an occasional varsity basketball player, said Jim Uyl. who coordinates the program. Girls and boys varsity players also referee the games and help run the fundamentals clinic taught each Saturday, he said Girls' varsity coach Mike Wilson and boys’ varsity coach Larry Rea oversee their future players’ instruction. The league is kept low-key. with the emphasis on learning skills rather than keeping score, said Uyl. Teams in each age division play a half-court game against another team in their div isi< »n All the kids in that age divi­ sion then participate in a fun­ damentals clinic, where they work in small groups to im­ prove skills such as footwork, passing, shooting, ball handl­ ing. setting screens and in­ bounding the ball The Saturday basketball program got underway about 20 years ago at Dutton Elementary, said Uyl. In those days, of course, the new Dutton gym did not exist, and the kids played in what is now the Dutton cafeteria. “There was only one per­ manent basket, and the other one was on a pole and was rolled into place.’’ recalled Uyl. “You had to be really careful when you drove to that basket.'’ A few years later, the pro­ gram moved to Caledonia High School, where it has continued to grow. When girls eventually join­ ed the program, teams were coed until girls basketball became so popular, a separate league was established for them The unsung heroes, of course, are all the volunteers who run. coach and officiate the program, along with the unselfish parents who brave cold mornings and snowy roads to transport their young athletes to Saturday basketball Once there, however, they can cheer the youngsters and socialize with other parents over coffee and doughnuts served at the high school con­ cession stand “It’s fun to watch 'em play." said one dad. who stood at the gym door with a comforting cup of coffee. “As long as they're having fun and learning to play the game, it s worth getting them here. I think it’s great that we have a community program like this for the kids " CHS varsity team members Pat Stegeman (left) and David Uyl explain the fine art of setting the screen to some future Fighting Scots during one of the CYB Saturday morning clinics. Middleville wins its own wrestling tournament The Middleville matmen Saturday scored enough points to win their own tournament. The Trojan wrestlers ended the day with 191 points, with its nearest com­ petitor, Holland, coming in with 173 1/2 points. Cale­ donia finished in third place with 144 points and Fruit­ port was fourth with 103. Maple Valley finished in ninth place with 18 points. Kiley Webster (112) and Ryan Winchell (125) were both champions in their weight class. Webster had pins over Northview in 1:31, Bath 1:13 and Holland in 1:16 to take home a first place medal. Winchell pinned his Olivet opponent in 1:31, won a decision over Northview 14-9 and beat his Holland opponent 9-1 to re­ ceive his medal. Andy Belson (103) took home a third place finish after being pinned in the first round by Adam Stauf­ fer of Caledonia in 1:17. In the second round he pinned Olivet in 3:12, in the conso­ lation round he pinned Northview in 2:47 and Hol­ land in 2:47. Sean Crofoot (119) came in second with a pin over Maple Valley in 1:39 and a 7-1 decision over Northview. He lost to Hol­ land in the finals. Cary Trudell (130) took a third after losing to Holland in the first round 6-4. He had a second round bye then pinned his Caledonia oppo­ nent, Keith Smith, in 3:40 in the consolation round and Olivet in 2:57 to take third. Jamie Foster (135) had a first round pin in 2:29, be­ fore losing to Holland 12-6 and being pinned by Josh Haywood of Caledonia in 1:42. Steve Austin (140) lost by a pin in the first round be­ fore coming back to take a third place finish with pins over Olivet in 1:33, Fruit­ port in 2:31 and Jason Hay­ wood of Caledonia in 1:40. Chad Foster (145) pinned North view in the first round in 5:51 and won a major de­ cision over Caledonia's Chad Me sc ar, 17-2, in the second. He lost by injury default in the final when he injured his knee. Marty Bender (152) had a first round pin in 3:59, then was pinned by Caledonia’s Chris Love in the second round in 3:43. In the conso- lation round he won a 13-3 decision before losing to Fruitport 7-2. Steve Lehman (160) had a first round pin of :22 sec­ onds over North view, then was pinned by Fruitport in 4:30. In the consolation round he beat Holland 9-2 before being pinned by Maple Valley in 1:46. Ty Middleton (176) had a 16-8 decision over Fruitport in the first round then fell to Caledonia by a pin at 2:16. In the consolation round he pinned Central Montcalm in 2:11 and defeated Fruitport by pin tn 2:26 to lake third place. Joel Appel (189) had a first round pin of Olivet in :33, then lost to Caledonia's Danny Simmons 11-6 in the second. In the consolation round he pinned Holland in 2:16 and beat Fruitport 3-1 for third. Jody Blain (HWT) pinned Caledonia's Jason Bush in 4.46 and Olivet in 3:12, be­ fore losing in the finals to Fruitport by a pin at 1:29 into the match. Scot matmen down Wayland, 3rd at TK tourney The Caledonia varsity wrestling team defeated Wayland 54-16, Dec. 16. The splitting squad sent the No. 1 team to the Mid­ dleville Invitational and the No. 2 team to Traverse City for an invitational. The No. 1 team finished third with 144 points, be­ hind Middleville with 191 and Holland with 173 1/2. The team going to Traverse City produced two medal­ ists. In the Wayland duel. A PRINTER THAT IS... gf Affordable iyf Timely Versatile ...IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 Adam Stauffer (103) started the scoring for the Fighting Scots with a default. Matt Humphrey (112) scored a pin al 5:42 in the first match wrestled. Following suit with pins were Jamie Trudeau (119) at 3:05, Josh Haywood (135) at 2:28, Jason Haywood (140) at :36, Brian Hanna (160) at 3:55, Ryan Sinclair (171) at 1:26, Blake Sinclair (189) at 1:46 and Jason Bush(HWT)at 1:44. In the closest match of the meet, Chris Love (152) fought to a 9-9 tie after regulation. In the overtime, he was taken down and lost 11-9. The team carries a 2-0 record in dual meets, into the new year. The next showing of the team will be at the Sparta Invitational where it will face off against Lowell, Grandville and the host school, Thursday. Dec. 30 at 10 am. The team showing up at the T-K Invitational had 8 of 13 wrestlers taking medals and 12 of 13 earning team points. Scoring the most team points was the tournament champion. Stauffer, with 24. He pinned his opponent from Middleville in 1:15, from Holland in 44 and from Bath in 1:17. The wrestler at 103 pounds from Bath was last year's tourna­ ment champion Also taking first place in the tourney was Danny Simmons who scored 22 team points. In his matches, he had a pin over Bath in 1:04, an 11-6 decision over Middleville and a pin over Central Montcalm in 3:20. Scoring 18 team points and taking second in the tournament was Hanna. He had a pin over 4:53 against Olivet and over Maple Val­ ley in 1:21 before losing in the finals to Fruitport. Love also brought home a second place medal and scored 18 team points. Others scoring team points were second place finishers Ryan Sinclair (16), Trudeau (14). Jason llaywood (11). Josh Haywood (8), Chad Megcar, Humphrey and Keith Smith (4) and Bush (3). The two Scots who look home medals from Traverse City were Kirk Smith with a second place and Michael Oraft with a fourth. TK jayvees up record to 2-1 Middleville’s jayvee basket­ ball team raised its record to 2-1 Dec. 17, as it fought off a tough Kelloggsville team 89-78. Shooting well from the field, the Trojans opened up with 27 first quarter points. Kelloggsville stayed closed, with a 45-42 half-time score. It wasn't until the fourth quarter that Middleville stret­ ched its lead tor the second victory of the season Greg Kotrba and Dwight Wade scored 23 points each to pace the Trojans. Jason Gearhart added 16 points Jerry Postma had 12 points,, 12 rebounds and seven assists ' T.J Schut chipped in with 10 points TK 8th graders record at 3-0 The T.K. eighth grade basketball team defeated Kelloggsville 53-14. The Tro­ jans started quick and coasted to the win. The win improves their record to 3-0. Scoring for the young Trojans were Nate Pranger scoring eight points. Jason Kiinge. seven. Luke Weatherhead. six. Aaron Wiese, six, Nate Schmitz, four, Richie Frazer, four, Doug Benens, four. 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The facts are. two-thirds of the 9.447 mills the village col­ lects in property tax revenue is spent on overhead for com­ mittees. salaries, benefits, maintenance and to meet government legal re­ quirements duplicated in the township. Example; the village budgets $30,000 in legal fees (to the same at­ torneys the township uses) each year. With more than 6.200 township residents; we believe that the things village officials do can just as easily be done by the township, which has greater economics of scale. Contrary to what the village officials say about our group, we are not disgruntled Middle Villa Inn k NEW YEAR’S EVE & EXTRAVAGANZA Middleville's Finest $ LETTER, continued from Page 3 PICK-UP ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK W<> (w Our Own 100% Rent Chee*e 5 **at ova evsrottens SAT ABOUT FAMS F^ZA — 7 Days a Week — North of Middleville on M-37 Mo*. Tkm. 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